Peruvian Pride: Maido Crowned World's Best Restaurant 2025

Lima, Peru – In a historic moment for Peruvian cuisine, Maido restaurant, helmed by acclaimed Chef Mitsuharu Tsumura, has been named "The World's Best Restaurant 2025" at the prestigious "The World's 50 Best Restaurants" awards. The announcement was met with an outpouring of emotion from Tsumura and his dedicated team, captured in a video released by Diario El Comercio. The footage shows the Maido team embracing in heartfelt celebration, their faces reflecting immense pride and joy. Chef Tsumura, visibly moved, then took to the stage to deliver a poignant speech. "It's difficult to speak," he began, before expressing profound gratitude. He specifically thanked the "boys of Maido," acknowledging their dedication and stating the award was "for you." He also extended his thanks to his family, including his parents and sister, for their unwavering support throughout Maido's 16-year journey. Tsumura shared his deeper vision, stating, "I have a dream of making people happy through hospitality." He emphasized the transformative power of gastronomy, asserting, "I believe that gastronomy, food, hospitality can do amazing things. They can make dreams come true. They can resolve most of the problems that we think cannot be resolved." He concluded by highlighting the industry's role as an example for global unity, stating, "The gastronomic industry right now is an example of how we can unite." This achievement marks a significant milestone, solidifying Peru's position on the global culinary map.