I dined at the chef’s counter at Merito (currently ranked 26th in the world, and the 38th of the top 50 list I’ve been to) and it was an absolutely spectacular and utterly unique meal. From the minute you start with the sachatomate fruit, you know you’re in for something special. Next, a beautiful yacon cracker with catch of the day and kiwiciha – almost too beautiful to eat. Scallops come, as fresh as you like, with sanky fruit and jalapeno – a wonderful dish with just the right amount of heat. The best course for me is the tiny gnocchi made with loche squash with a curry sauce. It’s probably one of the best dishes I have ever eaten anywhere in the world. Lobster is tempura’d and served with cacao and tucupi. There’s a main of beef dumplings with mango that blows my socks off. Then, the creme de la creme, not part of the tasting menu, but added on by me…the flan. Worth the 16 hour journey from the UK alone. Service was excellent and the cocktails were spot on too. World class.
by NoYear619