Peru – The Haven of Gastronomy

June 27, 2016
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Peruvian cuisine is creating
international buzz across the globe. The foodies bent on the famous restaurants
in Peru are driving them to explore the country. Slowly Peru is becoming the
gastronomic capital of the world.

All the three restaurants namely
Central, Maido and Astrid & Gastón have brought pride to the Peruvian
Cuisine by making to the list of 50 Best Restaurants in the World, produced by
British magazine Restaurant.
The distinct qualities of these
restaurants have helped them to secure their position on the global map.
Central Restaurant located in
Lima holds 4th position in the list of 50 Best Restaurants of the World. The
restaurant is owned by a Peruvian Chef Virgilio Martinez, who also has a
restaurant in London called Lima London, which holds a Michelin Star.
The main essence of the
restaurant lies in the ingredients as they are handpicked by the team of
Martínez. This takes one on a culinary expedition right from Amazon till the
Pacific Coast. It is rightly known as the “gastronomic expedition of altitude
and ecosystem of Peru”. This is the reason why Central has been able to
maintain the top position for two consecutive years.
The signature dish of Central is
Tallos Extremos that has been inspired by wild oca and Andean yams during
Martínez’s trip to Aija in the Andes. Ms. Magali Silva, the Minister of
Foreign Trade and Tourism expressed her happiness by stating “Central
highlights the diversity of Peruvian ecosystems with its proposal called Mater
Initiative with which Martinez travels the country in search of ingredients
below sea level and up to 4,100 meters of altitude, on the Andes”.
Maido: From position 44, the
restaurant has jumped to 13 this year at the World’s 50 Best Restaurants all
efforts credited to Chef Mitsuharu Tsumura. The restaurant is a perfect blend
of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine.
The Nikkei menu has a unique
Peruvian vision and distinct Japanese flavours. The unique cooking styles and
rare ingredients used at Maido have helped it to be the one of the best foodie
hotspot in Latin America.
A combination of impeccable
Japanese detail with the flora and fauna of Peru is celebrated at Maido. The
sushi at Maido includes flavors usually associated with ceviche – such as lime
and aji peppers – to create dishes that combine spicy, savory and sweet. The
best culinary experience is the 17-course tasting menu which is served at the
restaurant.
On obtaining such a high jump,
Magali Silva, the Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism expressed that, “Maido
on the other hand emphasizes the convergence between Peru and Japan, with more
than 100 years of history, to which the nikkei chef Mitsuharu Sumura adds a
protagonical rol to Amazonian ingredients”.
Astrid & Gastón is owned by
Peru’s celebrity chef Gastón Acurio, creator of a burgeoning empire of
fine-dining restaurants not only in Lima, but also other cities in both North
and South America.  The best restaurant
in Latin America promises you nothing less than a grand treat expressed
perfectly through the 16 courses embellished by aesthetic décor, soothing
music, fashion and traditional tableware.
Treat your palate with Tiradito
and Cebiche from the Andes at the Restaurant. Specialties include spicy roasted
ribs or the excellent noble robado fish served in miso sauce with crunchy
oysters.
Magali Silva, the Minister of
Foreign Trade and Tourism has rightly said,” The election of our restaurants
among the best in the world confirms the good moment that Peruvian cuisine is
going through. We agree with the organizers, who mentioned it is a pride for
South America to have five restaurants”.
Peruvian Cuisine is a culmination
of Peru’s rich history, tradition and culture, founded on the country’s
geography, a Pre-Hispanic culture that knew how to manage crops that the
‘Pachamama’ (Quechua for Mother Earth) provided and the continuous contribution
of groups of immigrants from Europe, Africa and Asia fully integrated to the
Peruvian society.
Besides the election of its
restaurants, the country itself has won in four opportunities (2012, 2013, 2014
and 2015) the title of World’s Leading Culinary Destination in the World Travel
Awards (WTA), which serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence
across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.
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