Ache
Peruvian-Japanese fusion from one of Lima's original Nikkei innovators.
- Address: Av. La Paz 1055
- District: Miraflores
- Cuisine: Nikkei / sushi-wok
- Chef / group: Chef Hajime Kasuga
Chef Hajime Kasuga's Nikkei restaurant, moving seamlessly between traditional Japanese technique and Peruvian ingredients: sashimi, maki, wok dishes and a strong pisco-based cocktail list, including its well-regarded chilcanos. Kasuga was one of Lima's early Nikkei chefs, and the menu reflects that pedigree -- classic sushi and sashimi sit alongside wok dishes built on Peruvian ingredients and sauces, so the same table can order something recognizably Japanese and something distinctly Peruvian-Japanese. The setting is a warm, casual dining room rather than a formal tasting-menu experience, and the restaurant is known for a Monday-to-Wednesday all-you-can-eat maki offer that draws a local following in addition to visitors. It suits diners who want an accessible, well-executed introduction to Nikkei cuisine without the price or formality of Lima's fine-dining Nikkei spots.
Why we chose it
- Chef Hajime Kasuga is one of Lima's early Nikkei-cuisine pioneers, with decades behind the fusion of Japanese technique and Peruvian ingredients.
- A more casual, approachable price point than Lima's fine-dining Nikkei restaurants, without giving up quality.
- Well-regarded pisco cocktail list, especially its chilcanos, alongside the food.
Highlights
- Nikkei sushi-wok fusion
- Chilcanos and pisco cocktails
- One of Lima's early Nikkei restaurants
Ideal for
- guests curious about Nikkei (Peruvian-Japanese) cuisine
Practical information
- Hours
- Roughly midday to evening; days and exact hours vary, so confirm before visiting
- Price
- $20-30 per person
- Reservations
- Recommended for dinner and weekends; contact by phone or WhatsApp, not on major online booking platforms
- Payment
- Major credit cards accepted
- Tips
- Ask about the Monday-Wednesday all-you-can-eat maki offer if visiting for lunch early in the week.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of food does Ache serve?
Nikkei (Peruvian-Japanese) cuisine -- sashimi, maki and sushi alongside wok dishes that build Peruvian ingredients into Japanese technique, plus a strong pisco cocktail list.
Do I need a reservation at Ache?
It's recommended for dinner and weekends. Ache isn't on major online booking platforms, so it's best to call or message the restaurant directly to reserve.
Is Ache expensive?
It's mid-range for Lima -- roughly $20-30 per person -- more casual and accessible than the city's fine-dining Nikkei restaurants.