The South American restaurant just crowned best in the world for 2025
World's 50 Best announced their winners at a ceremony in Turin last night, and Maido, a restaurant in Lima, Peru, was named the best restaurant on the planet.
It's the 23rd edition of the awards, and restaurants from 32 cities across 22 different countries made the ranking, including 10 new entries. So, what's Maido doing that makes it better than all those brilliant spots?
The restaurant takes its name from a Japanese phrase used by people to greet each other: 'maido', and is run by chef Mitsuharu 'Micha' Tsumura, the son of Japanese immigrants who formally trained in the US.
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He then spent time in Osaka mastering the techniques now utilised at this place, and it's resulted in a dazzling blend of Peruvian Amazon flavours cooked with Japanese methods. Think a miniature jaune parcel of pork jowl and palm heart, or yucca served up with Amazonian beans.
'I can't describe it in words really. It's a mix of feelings… All the hard work, all the difficult moments, making people understand what we were doing, and now seeing what we've done with Nikkei cuisine and Peruvian cuisine… with hospitality. Making people happy has always been what I've loved doing,' said Tsumura, after the win.
'I think the most beautiful act of love is to cook for somebody. It's the most beautiful thing that has happened in my life. It's been 11 years [being ranked on The World's 50 Best Restaurants] and it's a dream come true.'
Three other restaurants in Lima made the World's 50 Best list – Kjolle, Mérito and Mayta. Read on for all of the outstanding inclusions for 2025.
These are officially the world's 50 best restaurants
Maido, Lima, Peru
Asador Etxebarri, Atxondo, Spain
Quintonil, Mexico City, Mexico
Diverxo, Madrid, Spain
Alchemist, Copenhagen, Denmark
Gaggan, Bangkok, Thailand
Sézanne, Tokyo, Japan
Table by Bruno Verjus, Paris, France
Kjolle, Lima, Peru
Don Julio, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Wing, Hong Kong, China
Atomix, New York, United States
Potong, Bangkok, Thailand
Plénitude, Paris, France
Ikoyi, London, United Kingdom
Lido 84, Gardone Riviera, Italy
Sorn, Bangkok, Thailand
Reale, Castel di Sangro, Italy
The Chairman, Hong Kong, China
Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler, Brunico, Italy
Narisawa, Tokyo, Japan
Sühring, Bangkok, Thailand
Boragó, Santiago, Chile
Elkano, Getaria, Spain
Odette, Singapore, Singapore
Mérito, Lima, Peru
Trèsind Studio, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Lasai, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Mingles, Seoul, South Korea
Le Du, Bangkok, Thailand
Le Calandre, Rubano, Italy
Piazza Duomo, Alba, Italy
Steirereck, Vienna, Austria
Enigma, Barcelona, Spain
Nusara, Bangkok, Thailand
Florilège, Tokyo, Japan
Orfali Bros, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Frantzén, Stockholm, Sweden
Mayta, Lima, Peru
Septime, Paris, France
Kadeau, Copenhagen, Denmark
Belcanto, Lisbon, Portugal
Uliassi, Senigallia, Italy
La Cime, Osaka, Japan
Arpège, Paris, France
Rosetta, Mexico City, Mexico
Vyn, Skillinge, Sweden
Celele, Cartagena, Colombia
Kol, London, United Kingdom
Jan, Munich, Germany
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