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ceviche that is given a quick sear, resulting in a fish that is lightly smoky, yet tender. Has
to be eaten to be believed.
RESTAURANT HUACA PUCLLANA $$
| Peruvian
( 445-4042;
www.resthuacapucllana.com
; Gral Borgoño, cuadra 8; mains S18-60; 12:30pm-mid-
night Mon-Sat, to 4pm Sun)
A sophisticated establishment overlooking the illuminated ruins at
Huaca Pucllana, the menu here features an array of beautifully presented Peruvian dishes,
from grilled
cuy
to seafood chowders. Portions are large. Save room for the pisco and
lemon parfait come dessert.
EL PUNTO AZUL $$
( 445-8078; San Martín 595; mains S22-30; noon-5pm)
Awash in Caribbean blues, this
pleasant family eatery dishes up superfresh ceviches and
tiraditos
(Japanese-influenced
version of ceviche, served in thin slices and without onion), as well as big-enough-to-
share rice dishes. Try the risotto with parmesan, shrimp and
ají amarillo
(yellow chili). It
gets packed on weekends; show up before 1pm if you want a table.
| Seafood
RAFAEL $$$
( 242-4149;
rafaelosterling.com
; San Martín 300; mains S35-68; 1-3:30pm & 8pm-midnight)
Don't
let this restaurant's demure exterior fool you: this is
the
place in Lima to see and be seen.
Here, Chef Rafael Osterling produces a panoply of fusion dishes, such as
tiradito
bathed
in Japanese citrus or suckling goat stewed in Madeira wine. The restaurant's bar is an ex-
cellent spot for cocktails and Peruvian tapas.
| Novo Andino
EL RINCÓN DEL BIGOTE $$
( José Galvez 529; S21-28; noon-4pm Tue-Sun)
On weekends, locals line up for seating in this
bare-bones ceviche house. The specialty is
almejas en su concha
- marinated clams
served in their shell. Pair these with a side of crisp
yuca
fries and a bottle of cold pilsner
and you're in heaven.
| Ceviche
PANCHITA $$
| Peruvian
