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The fresh mint limeade may be the best in the city, but you'll probably want one of the Si-
erra Andina microbrews. For dessert, the chocolate tamal is a no-brainer.
CAFE
La Bodega Verde $
( 247-8804; Sucre 335A; mains S10-23; 9am-10pm Mon-Sat, 9am-8pm Sun; )
Set in a walled garden, this cafe and gallery is a pleasant spot to linger. Grab the Scrabble
(or toys set out for kids) and order up a salad, lucuma milkshake (from the garden fruit
tree), tea served in a ceramic pot or organic coffee. Breakfast includes whole-grain breads
and the sweets, such as carrot cake, are especially good.
Chifa Chung Yion $$
( 477-0550; Unión 126; mains S7-37; noon-5:30pm & 7pm-midnight)
Known loc-
ally as the 'Chifa Unión,' this bustling restaurant is known for its heaping bowls of
wonton soup and well-rendered fried rice with prawns. Ample veggie options as well.
CHINESE
Chala $$$
( 252-8515;
www.chala.com.pe
; Bajada de Baños 340; mains S36-59; 1-4pm &
8pm- midnight Mon-Sat, 1-4pm Sun)
A charming
casona
with a broad terrace houses this
local favorite serving modern dishes that blend Peruvian and Asian flavors. Not to be
missed: chicken ravioli bathed in
ají de gallina
and topped with seared prawns. It's at the
top of the narrow stairway that leads to the beach.
FUSION
SEAFOOD AT LA PUNTA
A quiet residential neighborhood with great views of the water, La Punta is perfect for a leisurely lunch. At the
humble fish house
Manolo
( 429-8453; Malecón Pardo s/n, cuadra 1; lunch only),
seafood die-hards line
up for fresh ceviche, grilled fish and hearty soups. Or dine in style at the waterfront
La Rana Verde
(
429-5279; Parque Gálvez s/n; mains S29-55;
lunch only)
, ideal for Sunday dinner within view of the Isla San
