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Central RestaurantevsWa Lok
Both Wa Lok and Central Restaurante are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Central Restaurante scores significantly higher than Wa Lok. Central Restaurante comes in at #2 in Lima with approval from 6 reviewers like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and The World's 50 Best Restaurants.
Central Restaurante
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
Calle Santa Isabel 376, Miraflores, Lima LIMA 18, Peru
From $35/night
"Many of the products, like Amazonian fish and high-altitude algae, make their way onto the menu here, including placement on a phenomenal altitude-based tasting menu." Full review
"Super-chef Virgilio Martínez has a passion for unearthing ingredients from every corner of Peru and artfully plating them." Full review
"The talk of gastronauts the world over, Peru's undisputed top meal is chef Virgilio Martinez's tasting menu at Central." Full review
"After years working in some of the best kitchens of Europe and Asia, superstar cuisinier Virgilio Martínez returned to Lima to launch this chic, airy venue for his culinary talents—and quickly garnered a reputation as one of Latin America's best chefs." Full review
Wa Lok
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
Av. Angamos Oeste 700, Miraflores, Lima, Peru
From $10/night
"Of the dozens of chifas in Chinatown, none comes close to Wa Lok." Full review
"Don't miss the wonton appetizer, the fried rice, the tipakai chicken, and the crisantemo fish. Make sure that you order enough plates to share!" Full review
"Wa Lok is one of the oldest and most famous chifas (Chinese-Peruvian restaurants)...tile floors and clunky wood tables make up the decor. The colossal menu—more than 100 dishes strong." Full review