Super late to the Lima party but glad to have experienced Central. We did it before Mil and I’m glad we did as some elements were similar between the two.
It’s a very cerebral tasting menu. Similar to Noma in that the experience is incredible but I’m not dying to go back and nor was there any specific dish that made me wish for a second serving immediately (I’m looking at you Oysters and Pearls @ Per Se/TFL or the uni toast @ CTBF).
Interesting concept of composing dishes by ecological altitude but that necessary places a limit on ingredient choice. The vast majority of courses this worked however not always.
by n0bama
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As Central’s 50 Best ranking has gone up over the years, its reputation seems to have gone down. Yours is the most positive review I’ve read in this sub in a long time, and it wasn’t even particularly positive.
I’ll be in Lima in July and I have a reservation at Central as well as the other usual suspects in Lima. My expectations for Central are set very low, which is sad for a place that is considered by one sketchy organization to be literally the best restaurant in the world. I’m just hoping I don’t hate it, and I’m not still hungry afterwards.
really enjoyed merito far more than central if you have the chance to go