LIMO Peruvian Nikkei

Ceviche, sushi and a pisco sour, looking over the Plaza de Armas.

  • Address: Portal de Carnes 236, 2do piso
  • District: Plaza de Armas
  • Cuisine: Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian)
  • Chef / group: Grupo Cusco Restaurants

LIMO serves Nikkei cuisine, the fusion of Japanese technique and Peruvian ingredients, from a second-floor dining room with windows overlooking the Plaza de Armas. Fresh seafood arrives daily from the coast for ceviches, tiraditos and sushi rolls, paired with an extensive pisco-based cocktail list. The window tables, especially at dusk, are among the most photographed dinner views in Cusco.

Why we chose it

  • The Plaza de Armas view genuinely sets it apart from other seafood and Nikkei restaurants in Cusco, which is landlocked and far from the ocean
  • A good option for travelers who want fresh seafood despite Cusco's high-altitude, inland location
  • Strong, consistent reputation and repeated nominations reflect ongoing quality rather than a one-time trend
  • Works well as a sunset dinner recommendation given its plaza-facing seating

Highlights

  • Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) menu built around daily seafood deliveries from the coast
  • Second-floor dining room with direct views over the Plaza de Armas
  • Extensive pisco-based cocktail and cocktail-bar program
  • Nominated for Best Restaurant in Cusco, Premios Somos 2025
  • Window tables at dusk are one of the most requested dinner spots in the historic center

Ideal for

  • seafood lovers
  • an evening with a view

Practical information

Hours
Daily, approximately 11:30am-10pm (lunch and dinner service, may close briefly mid-afternoon)

Frequently asked questions

Is the seafood fresh, given Cusco is far from the coast?

LIMO sources seafood with daily deliveries from Lima and Arequipa specifically to keep ceviches and sushi fresh despite Cusco's inland, high-altitude location.

Can I request a table with a Plaza de Armas view?

Window and balcony tables overlooking the plaza are the most requested, so it's worth asking for one specifically when booking, particularly for a sunset dinner.

What does Nikkei cuisine mean?

Nikkei refers to the fusion cooking style developed by Japanese immigrant communities in Peru, blending Japanese technique, such as raw-fish preparation and sushi, with Peruvian ingredients and flavors like aji peppers and lime.