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Central Lima
EL CORDANO $
( 427-0181; Ancash 202; mains S8-26; 8am-9pm)
A Lima institution since 1905, this old-
world dining hall has served practically every Peruvian president for the last century (the
presidential palace is across the street). It is known for its skillfully rendered
tacu tacu
(pan-fried rice and beans) and
butifarra
(French bread stuffed with country ham).
| Peruvian
TANTA $$
( 428-3115; Psje de los Escribanos 142; mains S21-46; 9am-10pm Mon-Sat, to 6pm Sun)
One of
several informal bistros in the Gastón Acurio brand, Tanta serves Peruvian dishes, fusion
pastas and sandwiches. The food is good, but desserts are better - try the heavenly
passion-fruit cheesecake mousse.
| Cafe
EL VERÍDICO DE FIDEL $$
(
www.elveridicodeidel.com
;
Abtao 935, La Victoria; ceviches S20-40; noon-5pm)
A place of pil-
grimage, this hole-in-the-wall across from the Alianza Lima stadium is renowned for its
leche de tigre
(ceviche broth), served not in the typical shot glass but in a soup bowl, and
piled high with fresh seafood. The neighborhood is rough; take a taxi.
| Ceviche
DOMUS $
( 427-0525; Miró Quesada 410; 3-course menús S16; 9am-4:30pm Mon-Fri)
A restored 19th-
century mansion houses this modern, yet intimate, two-room restaurant. There is no à la
carte dining, just a rotating daily list of well-executed Peruvian-Italian specialties that al-
ways includes a vegetarian option. Freshly squeezed juice accompanies this well-tended
feast.
| Peruvian
WA LOK $$
( 447-1329, 427-2750; Paruro 878; mains S10-80; 9am-11pm Mon-Sat, to 10pm Sun)
Serving sea-
food, fried rice and sizzling meats, Wa Lok is among the best
chifas
(Chinese restaurants)
in Chinatown. The 16-page menu also offers a good selection of vegetarian options (try
the braised tofu casserole). Portions are enormous; don't overorder.
| Chinese
