Lima

Was craving a Peruvian dinner while I’m in London so here we are. Tried multiple dishes and it was so creative and well presented. However, when I ordered my ceviche I thought that I’m gonna have that nice citrusy flavor taste as usual, while it was not really a ceviche that I was craving. Other dishes was very good. Service was OK with missing some details. Overall, it was a nice experience but don’t know if I’ll go back again.

The tasting menu was delicious, everything was so fresh and flavourful. There wasn't a bad dish. Everything was cooked perfectly and the different, varied ingredients complimented each other so well. We had a table outside and the ambience in the evening was lovely. The waiters were very, very attentive.

Worth every penny. Quality of ingredients: 5/5 Creativity and taste: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5 Value: 5/5; we got the lunch set menu and topped up with 2 starters (in lieu of deserts) and 2 sides. The ceviche tacos were a lovely little introductory amuse-bouche to Lima, setting the tone of creativity to come. The ceviche clasico that followed was delightfully playful, yet true to the core defining features of a Peruvian classic. The ceviche caliente was the stand-out winner in my books. Rich in flavor, generous in portion (something that is often left wanting in high-end dining) and surprisingly layered in flavor. The sides are not, in my opinion, optional. A must have if you truly want to say you’ve visited Lima! The Chaufa fried rice was a sumptuous testament to the identify of Peru, a Latin tapestry ingrained with time honored Sino influence. For those aware of Chinese cuisine, you would appreciate how difficult it is to master a bowl of glutinous fried rice. The Cuzo corn cake was the perfect segue to my cappuccino that capped off a satisfying meal. Michelin needs to seriously reevaluate its star metric as this little outfit was far superior in a lot of aspects to the (current) 1* establishments I’ve visited, and definitely deserving of retaining the star it earned years ago.

We had an early dinner at Lima over the weekend and went for the 6-course tasting menu. It's a good execution of Peruvian food with local ingredients and a twist here and there. The staff was helpful and attentive, although I wasn't a fan of them enquiring about additional tips after having already applied a discretionary service charge of 13.5%. Just for that I'll let readers know to get a 10% discount from the Michelin guide website, which I learnt about afterwards when finding out Lima had a 1 Michelin star awarded until recently. I'd say it merits one back sooner than later though.

The ambiance was great and the waiters were really friendly. Love every dishes we ordered - the ceviche was amazing, scallop was fresh and yummy, beef rib is so well cooked that it melts in your mouth, and the pork has great texture & great taste. The presentation of the dishes are really beautiful too, adding to the great dining experience. Definitely a feast for a great night out!