As an FYI Chifa is Peruvian-Chinese fusion cuisine—think Cantonese flavors with Peruvian ingredients—while Nikkei is a vibrant blend of Japanese and Peruvian food. Both are unique to Peru; in Lima, which come from large influx in respective asian populations and I encourage you to try while in Peru. If i’m being honest, the Chifa was pretty average and holds nothing on US style Chinese food (or actual Chinese food in HK/China/Macau/Taiwain/Singapore), but the Nikkei is AMAZING.

Peru is still a fairly safe country when compared to the rest of LATAM, but it’s important to note crime has been going up as a result of the degradation of the legal and political system, increased pressure from Colombian Cartels, and Venezuelan migrants. When visiting, i recommend staying in one of these three areas, San Isidro, Barranco or Miraflores, but for the prettiest and safest place to be I recommend Miraflores.

Things to See:

Huaca Pucllana

Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
Plaza de Armas

Restaurants:

Rafael – My favorite restaurant in Lima

Osaka – Great Sushi – Go early during lunch for easy seating

Astrid y Gaston 

Central

Maido – unbelievable experience 

Comia Criollo – local Peruvian food,

Isolina – Great local peruvian food, get there right when it opens or you may wait on a line for awhile 

Don Fernando – Great Ceviche 

Merito

Manjar Blanco – a quasi Peruvian Dulce De Leche try this while here

Caleta Dolsa

La Lima – good coffee 

Open Bar

Bazarro

Bars:
Ayahuasca Restobar
Lady Bee
Carnaval

Rooftops:

Ambra Rooftop – great rooftop be sure to make a rez in advance. Can use WhatsApp messenger – +51 940 194 057
Sky Kitchen
Casa Jaguar

Clubs:

Lima Bar

Bizarro