Kimo, the restaurant that recreates the inside of a whale that floats on the Miraflores boardwalk

When the elevator reaches the 17th floor and we enter the world of Kimo The first thing that impresses is the ceiling that recreates the enormous ribs of a whale. But the view will have much more to enjoy. The scaled walls of turquoise and gold colors that complement the decoration mark the way to some large windows that show a living postcard of the Lima coast. We are at the top of the Iberostar Selection in Miraflores and the splendor of the boardwalk that allows the location of the hotel is one of the great attractions of its new restaurant.

“When we opened the hotel, on the 17th floor there was a ‘business center’ for our VIP clients, but we always thought that the location was privileged for a ‘cost center’ (space for recreation or sports). Until we made the decision, together with the management, to bet on an ‘outlet’, since we had done very well with Ortega y Huamán and 27 tapas. This is how the idea of ​​Kimo was born”, explains Juan Diego León, manager of the hotel division of Arambú Matriz, to Provecho, about the new gastronomic bet of the group that he considers to be currently the “Nikkei restaurant with the best location in Lima”.

When we sit at the table, the experience continues with a story. Behind the concept of the restaurant there is a story. Kimo is a whale that goes through the seas in search of the most precious jewels; these jewels are the ones that will be served to the diner on plates, cocktails and crockery that will also go according to the ‘storytelling’.

Kimo’s menu was prepared by three chefs: Carlos Testino, John Goodrich Oyola and itamae Julio Tello. And it begins with cold dishes: shashimis, nigiris and gunkan, classics of Japanese cuisine that are Peruvianized with typical ingredients of our gastronomy such as yellow chili.

Among the dishes on the cold bar, the king is, as in the whole Peruvian territory, the ceviche, which in the kimo style is prepared with thick cuts of tuna and a smoked milk of yellow chili.

That vibrant color marks the presentation of the dish, which goes with its inseparable companions: sweet potatoes (here served in thin, crunchy squares) and a bath of shelled corn.

The nigiri world has other fixed stops. Two pieces are served and are a demonstration of the richness of the Peruvian sea. With salmon (shake and belly foie), sea urchin (uni maguro) or crab (Shells & crab). Our favorites were the wagyu and the chili tsuri, with catch of the day.

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Although it is always advisable to venture into new flavors and bites, makis are the favorites of diners who are curious about Japanese cuisine. And in Kimo they have 5 alternatives with which they seek to leave their mark. If you like spicy, there is the spicy tuna with spicy tuna tartare, crispy shrimp and a soy leaf wrapper. If you are looking for something more ‘instagrammable’, order the fire crab, with ebi furai, avocado, spicy crab and cheese sauce that is finished at the table with a flamingo.

In the section of hot dishes, the gyozas never lose. In this case, they are also served with a northern fusion. They are served with cream of loche and are stuffed with duck and shiitake. Really good.

The proposal also includes signature cocktails. Most drinks are based on sake. For example, the Sencho is served with Italia green mostro pisco, coconut milk, Amazonian citrus, sesame oil and salmon karaage. It is the one we recommend trying.

Although if you like sweet drinks like piña coladas, an alternative could be the Yohana Maehana, which bears the name of a famous Asian beach and is prepared with Flor de Caña 12-year-old rum, umeshu, sake, passion fruit syrup and wasabi, pineapple and lime

If you prefer to avoid a hangover, there are also non-alcoholic drink alternatives. And a dessert menu in which Peruvian cocoa stands out. If you want something abundant to share, the alternative is matchocolate, a bed of chocolate cake on which are cocoa textures, ganache, vanilla ice cream and matcha delicacy. It tastes delicious and will look great for photos and videos on social media.

What differentiates Kimo from the increasingly abundant Nikkei proposal in Lima? Juan Diego León highlights four aspects: a careful design down to the smallest detail, an incredible view, first-class service and honesty with the products.

“There are unmissable dishes such as our Kimo ceviche, the roast strip cooked for 16 hours with kakuni sauce and carrot puree, and the tonka creme brulee, which is an ideal sweet ending to this experience,” the executive concludes.

What do they sell and how much does it cost?

The restaurant is open from June 20. This is the Kimo menu and the prices per dish:

sashimi:

shahimi moriawase

Tasting of 16 cuts (129 soles)

Tasting of 20 cuts (149 soles)

cold bar:

Kimo ceviche (45 soles)

Tiradito scallop (42 soles)

Maguro tataki (39 suns)

Shiromi Yuzu (42 suns)

Crunchy nori tartlet (32 soles)

Tartare hand roll (39 soles)

Salad (28 soles)

Nigiris:

Shakes (26 soles)

Shells & Crabs (39 soles)

Uni Maguro (29 soles)

Chili Tsuri (32 soles)

Belly foie (39 soles)

Wagyu (39 soles)

Gunkan:

Maguro (25 soles)

Shakes (25 soles)

Shiromi (29 suns)

Hotate (39 soles)

Ebi (25 soles)

Kani (29 soles)

Uni (32 soles)

Makis:

Fire Crab (5 pieces 24 soles/ 10 pieces 44 soles)

Spicy tuna (5 pieces 26 soles/ 10 pieces 46 soles)

Cali Roll (5 pieces 24 soles/ 10 pieces 44 soles)

Ceviche maki (5 pieces 24 soles/ 10 pieces 44 soles)

Hotate TNT (5 pieces 26 soles/ 10 pieces 46 soles)

hot rod:

Crispy Rice (42 soles)

Rock shrimps (42 soles)

Gyoza (32 soles)

Money:

Ramen (42 soles)

kimo rice

Salmon/ honey tonkatsu (45 soles)

Seafood/ chili butter (45 soles)

Veggie/ nuts and mushrooms (35 soles)

Shiromi nikkei (59 soles)

Angus strip roast (99 soles)

Entaña (139 soles)

Signature Drinks:

Sencho (40 soles)

Uke-Mochi (46 suns)

Pinku no hana (42 suns)

Kamikaze evolution (42 suns)

Shinshi (49 soles)

Yonaha Maehama (40 soles)

Desserts:

Tonka creme brulee (29 soles)

Lychee cheesecake (29 soles)

Matchcolate (29 soles)

Cocoa Bites (29 soles)

Sorbet and ice cream (29 soles)