Peru has a vibrant food scene — thriving in household kitchens and award-winning restaurants. Mil Centro is one of those restaurants, winning an award in 2023 at the World Culinary Awards.

I want to persuade some of the 3 million tourists who dart off to Machu Picchu that it’s worth their time to stay a few extra days in Lima.

Highlights include a dish called Warm Sea, from 15 meters below sea level on Peru’s northern coast, a breezy broth of grouper with crispy clams and ají limo, a fiery Peruvian pepper; Extreme ...

In this episode, I dive into Lima’s incredible seafood scene to explore the extremes—from cheap fish meals that locals swear by to high-end Peruvian seafood that costs a fortune. Join me as I compare ...

The first time I went out to eat in Lima, it was in secret. It was the start of the 1980s, and Peru was in the midst of a civil war. There were blackouts and curfews—and very few people went out ...

If you’re visiting Lima on your way to Machu Picchu and don’t have two weeks in the city, I suggest these three food-focused and affordable days in Barranco instead. DAY 1 ...

Lima, the capital of Peru, is currently the best place in the world to eat the highest-ranking restaurant cooking. Howard Chua-Eoan samples its delights.

Peruvian food isn't well known in the U.S., but it is a hot food trend in the high-end dining scene these days. Ricardo Zarate of Picca restaurant in Los Angeles provides a look at some key elements.

Best Times to Experience Lima’s Food Scene Worst Times to Visit Peru South America's third-largest country is also among the continent's most popular: In 2024, Peru hosted more than 3 million ...