| If you stay in lima, you may try their traditional food, which are called Criollo dishes. Some criollo are really very good. There are many types of dishes. Some are Ceviche- raw fish marinated in lemon juice and seasoned with chili, one of the very popular food in Peru, Arroz con pollo - or rice with chicken, is enjoyed for its rich-flavored rice combined with chicken, Jalea -deep fried mixed fish and shellfish, Ttiradito- another kind of Ceviche, here strips of fish marinated in lemon juice, Coctel de camarones - shrimp cocktail., Lomo saltado - stir fried pork and vegetables, Carapulcra - a type of potato and meat stew, Arroz con pato- duck ( if you like duck, must taste it) cooked with rice, Cau cau -tripe and vegetable stewAnticuchos -barbecued pieces of meat, chicken or fish on a skewer.  The Chupe de camarones (shrimp cioppino) is one of the most popular dishes of Peruvian cuisine. It is made from a thick freshwater shrimp (crayfish), stock soup, potatoes, milk and chili pepper. This dish is originated from Arequipa. Chupe de Camarones is very common in Peruvian restaurants specialized in Arequipan cuisine.
Peruvian Foods.. | Restaurants at Lima | Address | | Brujas de Cachiche | Av. Bolognesi 460,
Miraflores | | José Antonio | Bernardo Monteaguo 200,
San Isidro | | Señorio de Sulco | Malecón Cisneros 1470,
Miraflores | | Zeñó Manue | Av. Dos de Mayo 598,
Miraflores |
If you like Chinese food then you must taste Chifa. In Peru Chinese restaurants are called Chifa. Chinese foods are popular every where. But in Peru it is a bit diffeent and probably the best.
In downtown Lima, on Capon Street, is the barrio chino (Chinatown). The great variety of savory and sweet dishes there, with different types of meats, vegetables, and soups, created a new culinary alternative for Peruvians.
Chifa ( Chinese restaurants)..
| Restaurants at Lima | Address | | Maury and Salón de los Espejos | Address: Jr. Ucayali 201, Cercado
Phone: 428-8188, 428-3185, 428-8174 | El Jade
| Address: Av. José Gálvez Barrenechea 579, San Isidro
Phone: 226-7000, 226-0815, 223-2746
Web page: http://www.eljade.com.pe | Miraflores
| Address: Av. Ricardo Palma 322, Miraflores
Phone: 445-2347, 445-3793 | | Restaurante Royal | Av. Prescott 231, San Isidro | Titi
| Address: Av. Javier Prado Este 1212, Córpac, San Isidro
Phone: 224-8189, 224-8304
Web page: http://www.chifatiti.com | |
