Lunch at Madam Tusan

Lunch at the recently inaugurated Madam Tusan (Santa Cruz 859 Miraflores) demonstrates that Gaston is able to put in place first class restaurants under a variety of themes. This time around, this peruvian "chifa" combines Chinese food with Peruvian "criolla" food, but unlike everyday chifas, Madam Tusan offers sophistication, cleanliness and good service. The serving sizes are medium, and the dishes excellent, without exaggerating the grease but producing a fusion that highlights the great flavors of these two universal cuisines.

The decoration is international and trendy, appropriate for a first class chifa, and service is dedicated and very knowledgeable of what they have to offer, the way it should be. The only thing lacking is a wine list, given that strong white wines or most reds would accompany well these fantastic dishes.

Highly recommended for an informal but excellent experience.

Salvador and Illuminata

Panchita

On Sunday we went for lunch at Panchita (2 de Mayo 298 Miraflores) and were happily surprised. He have already tried to go twice before, but each time gave up because of the long lines and uninviting entrance. This time, we were told that the wait was going to be 45 minutes, and even then we decided to go in and eat at he bar.

We were immediately surprised by the quality of the service, attentive, correct, and knowledgeable. We ordered two cocktails based on Pisco (Pituca Feliz and Cholo Punch) and these were great: what a great idea to use pisco as the basis for new aperitifs. We order the food and to our surprise, our table was ready in just 20 minutes.

The dining is very well decorated ambiance, with high ceilings, comfortable tables, and, finally, very large cloth napkins properly starched. The food is typical criolla without any pretension or fusion, but brought to perfection. The papa a la Huancaina was fabulous, with good ingredients and without exaggerations. The anticuchos were also extraordinary. The plates are very abundant and so one needs to be careful with indigestion.

Congratulations to Gaston for this excellent combination of a commercial and a gastronomic project, where one can go accompanied by children given its relaxed atmosphere.

Salvador and Illuminata

Table Manners

Gaston, please do not eat with your elbows on the table. You are an idol, and therefore you should be an example to those that are lucky enough to see you on TV. You are a great educator and have earned a well-deserved reputation. Please contribute to elevate the educational level in Peru in all its forms.

Salvador

P.S. Please don't speak with food in your mouth either.