Edo Sushi Bar - Best Place in Lima to Try Peruvian Sushi

One of the things that I discovered when I visited Peru is that there is a whole new culture of food making its debut throughout the country. It is a combination of Japanese and Peruvian food, and they’re calling it Peruvian Sushi. If you’re a sushi lover, Edo Sushi Bar is the best place in Lima to try this new classification of food culture.

What is Peruvian Sushi

Actually, the term for the fusion of Japanese and Peruvian food is called Nikkei, which is the Japanese term for emigrants and their descendants. It is an integration of Peruvian and Japanese cuisine into one cohesive style of food. In recent years, this style of food has become more and more popular all over the world.

That means, with Nikkei you’re experiencing combinations of both traditional Peruvian and Japanese foods. While that may sound odd, the result is absolutely delicious!

Edo Sushi Bar

While Edo Sushi Bar has several locations throughout Lima and Arequipa, the one in Miraflores is totally awesome. Note, it also fills up quick. That being said, there is a waiting list available so don’t be afraid to last minute your visit if you’re willing to wait a bit.

If you do have to wait a bit, there’s a lovely little seating area outside the restaurant to do that. Go get a drink at the bar and socialize with the other groups waiting to sample Edo Sushi Bar’s incredible creations. Trust me, it’s worth the wait.

The ambiance of Edo Sushi Bar is lively and modern. Don’t wait for a table if there’s seating at the bar. That way you get to watch the sushi chef prepare the food while you wait for yours. It’s mesmerizing watching him work.

What to Eat?

The reality is, there wasn’t a single thing I put in my mouth at Edo Sushi Bar that I did not enjoy. The quality of the ingredients they use is top notch, and the price tag doesn’t leave you crying at the end.

There were two notable things about Nikkei at Edo Sushi Bar that stood out to me. 1) The more inclusive of Peruvian and Japanese, the better it tasted (ceviche sushi). 2) The concept of torched parmasean cheese on sushi is NOT weird. It sounds weird, looks weird, but actually tastes insanely good.

The best way to eat Nikkei at Edo Sushi Bar is to share. Get a bunch of appetizers and maki rolls so you get to sample a little bit of everything. Then, go for what sounds the most outrageous. The food you haven’t heard of where you come from will end up being the best cullinary experience you have in a long while.

Good to the Last Bite

My friend and I were so impressed with Peruvian Sushi that we refused to leave the table until we cleaned off the plates. When you eat with your eyes, that’s no easy feat. Suffice to say, when we left Edo Sushi Bar we were well on our way to an epic food coma.

If you’re looking for a culinary treat that will stay with you long after you leave Lima, you will absolutely get it at Edo Sushi Bar.