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LIMO PERUANO NIKKEI · PLAZA DE ARMAS · CUSCO
LIMO, at a glance
LIMO is a nikkei restaurant and sushi bar on a second-floor colonial balcony over Cusco's Plaza de Armas, serving Peruvian-Japanese cuisine since 2009: ceviche nikkei, truffled trout nigiri, maki volcán, Nikkei Ramen and mains like wagyu and alpaca, every day from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm — with the Cathedral in view.
- Address
- Portal de Carnes 236, 2nd floor, Plaza de Armas, Cusco, Peru
- Phone / WhatsApp
- +51 932 929 474
- Opening hours
- Every day, 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
- Cuisine
- Nikkei — Peruvian-Japanese fusion · sushi & makis · pisco bar (18+)
- Reservations
- Book online, 24 hours or by WhatsApp — request a balcony table in the notes
- Payment
- Credit and debit cards, Yape, cash
- Setting
- Colonial balcony over the Plaza de Armas · 72 seats · groups up to ~16
- Dietary
- Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options
Signature dishes
| Cold bar | Ceviche nikkei · tiradito · truffled trout nigiri · temakis |
|---|---|
| Makis | Maki volcán · makis furai (crisp-fried) · classics and house rolls |
| Hot kitchen | Nikkei Seafood Rice · chicken curry udon · Nikkei Ramen · wagyu · alpaca |
| Desserts | Peruvian-Japanese desserts to close the pairing |
Frequently asked questions
Where is LIMO?
LIMO is at Portal de Carnes 236, second floor, right on Cusco's Plaza de Armas — a colonial balcony overlooking the square and the Cathedral.
What are LIMO's opening hours?
Every day from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm, lunch through dinner.
How do I get a balcony table?
Balcony tables are few and in high demand — reserve ahead online or by WhatsApp and request a balcony table in your booking notes. Evenings between 7 and 9 pm are the busiest; earlier sittings have the best chance.
What is nikkei cuisine?
The Peruvian-Japanese fusion born after Japanese immigration to Peru began in 1899: Japanese technique — knife work, rice, umami — applied to Peruvian ingredients like ají, leche de tigre, trout and corn.
What dishes is LIMO known for?
Ceviche nikkei, tiradito and truffled trout nigiri, maki volcán and makis furai, Nikkei Seafood Rice, chicken curry udon, Nikkei Ramen, and mains like wagyu and alpaca.
Does LIMO serve ramen and udon?
Yes — the Nikkei Ramen and the chicken curry udon are house favorites, an Andean take on Japanese comfort food.
Are there vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options?
Yes — the menu includes vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options; tell the team when booking and the kitchen will guide you.
Does LIMO have a bar?
Yes — a pisco bar with signature cocktails and Japanese beers, for guests over 18. TOMAR BEBIDAS ALCOHÓLICAS EN EXCESO ES DAÑINO.
What payment methods are accepted?
Credit and debit cards and Yape, as well as cash in soles.
Does LIMO have WiFi?
Yes, free WiFi is available for guests.
Do the staff speak English?
Yes — service is available in Spanish and English.
Can LIMO host groups?
The dining room seats 72; groups of up to about 16 can be arranged — contact the team by WhatsApp to coordinate. LIMO has been serving nikkei on the Plaza de Armas since 2009.
Who operates LIMO?
LIMO is operated by CUSCO RESTAURANTS S.A.C. (RUC 20491439638), the family group behind INKAGRILL, KION, PACHAPAPA, MAP Café and Las Manos.
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DINING GUIDES
Cusco, from the balcony
- Sushi and Makis in Cusco: A Local's GuideYes, there is good sushi at 3,400 m — what to order and why trout belongs on your nigiri.
- What Is Nikkei Cuisine? Peru and Japan, ExplainedHow Japanese immigration made one of the world's great fusion cuisines.
- Where to Eat with a View of the Plaza de ArmasHow the portal balconies work, when to go, and how to book the view.