Rincón Chami — Restaurant in Lima Metropolitan Area

Mark this place down because you will definitely be in this area with all the markets. And when you need a place to grab a quick bite of local food and a beverage, this is a gem of a stop.

Think cafeteria meets diner. The servers are polite and friendly. Most look like they've been here for most of their lives. The food is simple and approachable. I had the arroz con asada. It was two thinner sliced steak cuts with a light tomato based sauce served with white rice. Husband had the carapulcra. It was a pork stew with peanuts and potatoes. It had a unique flavor and it was not heavy.

On the table we received lightly pickled red onions, which I could eat from the bowl. They just make everything better. We also had a yellow pepper sauce which would open your sinuses and make you cry if you ate too much. I don't even like spicy things or peppers, but I was oddly drawn to this.

I had the chilcano, a nice refreshing pisco drink with ginger ale. Refreshing to me with a light alcohol. Husband had the chica morada, a non alcoholic drink made from a red corn. It tastes like mulled wine without the wine. It has cinnamon and a clove like taste but served slightly chilled.

We shared the crema volteada for dessert. Similar to a crema Catalan but a lighter flavor without as much caramelization in the sugar.

The food was fast. The service was friendly. Very happy with our meal. Filling but I didn't have...

This is a criminaly underrated restaurant. You can tell their "sancochado" has been slow-cooked because the meat falls apart, the corn is firm on the outside but soft inside, and the yucca and potatoes are as soft as cake. The meal is perfect because it has almost no seed oil (and it won't get you bloated). Most people leave a tip but the waiters won't pester you about it. The price is a bit pricey for the average local but the value you get out of your meal is actually excellent because you eat actual food. Try to come before 1pm because that's the start of lunch rush-hour unless you don't mind waiting outside. If you come to Lima this is a...

A small restaurant recommended by the owner of my Airbnb. I ordered a traditional Peruvian dish called “Ají de Gallina.” It consists of shredded chicken in a rich sauce made with yellow chili peppers, milk, cheese, and walnuts, with a spicy kick that was absolutely delicious! It was served with potatoes, seasoned rice, a boiled egg, and thinly sliced onions, which had a pickled flavor—making for the perfect breakfast.

While I was taking pictures inside the restaurant, they told me, “This old man here was the owner,” and I snapped a commemorative photo. Thank you for the...