THE WORLD’S NO.1 Restaurant in 2023 - Central, Peru (Virgilio Martínez)
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มิ.ย. 2023
- The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list named Central as the best restaurant in the world in 2023.
The head chef is Virgilio Martínez. Virglio opened Central in 2008 with his wife Pia who is also head chef. I traveled to Peru (Lima) to visit this restaurant and learn about Peruvian culture.
This is not a classic restaurant review, I wanted to show you more about this incredibly interesting culture and introduce these wonderful people to you.
centralrestaurante.com.pe/en/...
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Follow my journey on instagram: / alexandertheguest
My name is Alexander. I’m the co-owner of a ONE Michelin star restaurant, and I’m on a mission - to find inspiration in gastronomy. I love fine dining, good wine and sharing what I know with other people.
----------------------------------------------------------------
Check out my restaurant:
/ 42restaurant
YOU CAN ALSO FIND ME HERE:
Instagram - / alexandertheguest
Email - hello@alexandertheguest.com
I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to eat at Central twice between April and June. Unless I missed it, Alexander didn’t mention that they have two menus (Mundo Mater and Creativity Mater), which is why we went twice. However, as it turned out the two menus weren’t completely different. When the staff found out that we had just been there about a month and a half earlier, they had the kitchen prepare a special menu for us so we could try different dishes. It was a special experience, especially the second time around and amazing to see how the team was able to push out creative dishes on the fly to some extent.
Incredible
WOW, you must be a VIP?
@@anairenemartinez165, Every guest at Central is a VIP.
Invite me to eat there 😂. I don't have enough money 🤭
Sounds like you lucked out a bit second time. Maybe a little improvising but I bet not given the extreme details.
This isn't food, this is work of art.
Exactly. And art is always waaaay to overpriced
@@avinci3116Because ART, cannot be replicated when if it’s good.
not only art, it's tradition, ancestry, culture, even if the food wasn't that good, this is THE business model for a top tier restaurant, you cant find these dishes ANYWHERE else, you have to come here and experience it. Truly truly amazing
Very pretentious
@@avinci3116I mean tbf look at all the work n shit they put into the food course lmao it was more of a cultural museum that a dinner 😂 I don’t blame them for being overpriced it looks like they genuinely should keep it that way
I can fully understand why this restaurant got the first place in the top50. The menue is probably the best you've shown thus far and the presentation is breathtaking. Thank you for also giving us so much interesting backstory to the chef, the restaurant and the cuisine. Imo, your best episode so far. Simply amazing!
thanks bro jeje
Define 'best'...there are plenty of others I'd rather go for that have been shown on this channel. Some of the dishes on this menu are inspired and sound brilliant, but others (see the piranha heads) are unappetising and off putting.
An interesting menu that offers a different experience and showcases more than just food, and it deserves to be commended, but as far as the food itself is concerned, it's not the most appealing I've seen by a long shot.
@@Bragglord I don't think this channel even mentioned what authority or publication even awarded these "Best" rankings. It's certainly not the United Nations nor God. That should be the first thing he discloses because all lists are subjective.
@@poppinc8145 I think he might on another video, but anyway, it's the World's Top 50 list. It's more of a popularity list than anything, a way to push groundbreaking new restaurants into the spotlight (hence why you never see old classic restaurants near the top 10, no matter how good they are).
@@BragglordI feel the piranha heads are a bit off putting but also surprising and stimulating. I think it can be cool to push the edges of our emotions.
I'm not sure a restaurant has ever convinced me to consider the place it's in more than this. It looks like such an incredibly unique experience and flavours I can't even fathom. Exciting.
Even for those dining at more respectable prices, Lima is the culinary temple. Peruvian cuisine is my favorite and the city deserves visiting just for that reason alone.
Nice to see you touch upon this quite forgotten continent!
I was there last year and Lomo saltado was definitly my favourite in Lima,
Yet everyone forgets to thanks Japanese cuisine and Asian to improve Peruvian food...
@@sydgerald you are right in the sense of enrichment, but just the diversity of the three biozones of Peru, the variety of papas, potatoes (2000+ I have heard), by itself is SO rich already, that whatever Asian influence has been evolved on top of that, could only make it better.
Peruvian
Georgia-Armenian
Japanese (have not been to Japan unfortunately, but what I have tasted in other places...)
are my top three of cuisines
I have been able to enjoy in the 60 countries I have visited in my life (Hungary !! as very last and very alas before Don Alexander had his restaurant (very affordable for such levels!)), and working in 27 of them...
Not having been to Michelin star restaurants, my palet through life has been very rich, at all levels from streetfood to culinary highlights
and living happily in Colombia
with my HUNGARIAN mudi beauty dog
I say Peruvian cuisine is the best. Of all.
@@Torero2901, Where in Colombia do you live? When in Bogota, if you want to treat yourself, Leo is amazing, but El Chato is also excellent and more affordable.
@@geoffreyk9164 ha, thank you for those tips, well appreciated, muchas gracias!
This is the most amazing restaurant I have ever seen. Everyone says farm to table or local, but this is on another level
And an amazing price indeed. You cna enjoy 10 quality dining experiences for price of 1 at central. Can easily deconstruct this menu and find good places that showcase each food they presented here.
Congrats on the 100k. I have to be honest , I hope you guys don’t deviate from the essence of what you’ve created and go full blown commercial . Continue to keep the work authentic and appealing.
I mean this channels is probably hobby. This guy is well off for sure
why do you tell us you're being honest? do you normally lie, but are making an exception here? such a confusing phrase.
@@housemanait’s an figure of speech dude why pretend you don’t understand it when you obviously do?
I can't stand the accent though
@@housemana the word "candid" would be better used instead of honest.
This is how to create a true experience, challenge your guests whilst also teaching them ,remaining true to your country’s heritage throughout the cutlery , ingredients and philosophy. What meal!
I am glad Central has the number one spot. They are truly unique, peruvian culture is so rich !
Peru seems like beautiful country. The chef made the country looks like heaven
Yes it's definitely
OMG THE BEST COUNTRY IN THE AMERICAS! PERU IS TRULY FOOD HEAVEN!
Yes, absolutely!! I’m half Peruvian and grew up eating Peruvian cooking. Of course, I’m a bit biased, but Peruvian food is so incredibly delicious. Everyone that eats my mom’s cooking can’t stop talking about how good her Peruvian cooking is. I’m always surprised there aren’t more Peruvian restaurants in the US!
Lots of peruvian restaurants in the usa have no respect for Peruvian Food. To be honest. They give peruvian food a bad name.
5:08 gracias 😊
@@katdunleaveycome to Miami
@@katdunleavey eres el primer estado unidense que se refiere a estados unidos como ''USA'' y no ''america'' respect
The editing and storytelling is simply on another level 🔥🔥 You guys are killing it!!
Bro, how much you tip them ?
Yep, the editing is so good that they managed to make Virgilio himself appear from another country.
Bravo Peru!!, congratulations to Virgilio and his team!
the diversity of Peru is amazing 🇵🇪
I've said a few nasty comments today about the worlds number 1...Central. I couldn't understand why it would be number 1 position against stiff competition from some superb restaurants around the world.
Then I watched your video just now.....I'm converted and I eat my words.
Chef sounds very humble and the restaurant is stunning. The food is exciting and very very different. The drinks pairings are well priced and also very exciting.
Overall it was a stunning culinary experience for you Alex and definitely a well deserved number 1 worlds best restaurant 🙏
The worst is that you haven't eaten there but yet you commented about it...brain...//less.
I’ve seen a number of them from “culinary” folks who wanted a more popular place to get it.
@@rosam.1488the BEST part is the humility of his mistake. the dude admitted himself that he was being nasty, and changed his mind quite humbly. well done! not brainless!
Reconocer es de valientes. Viva Latinoamérica y Perú
Thanks world for visiting Peru.
Congrats central Restaurant which is the inspiration for millions of Peruvians, Latinos and now the world.
My gratitud to God for giving us this wonderfull lande named Peru.
Oh, nice! I ate at Central in 2014, my first fine dining experience. The interior has gotten a lot nicer, but the concept of the menu with the different altitudes and such was already the same. The dishes themselves are all different now, of course. I still vividly remember the algae caviar though-- back then it was served with a puree from potatoes that had frozen on the fields high up in the Andes. Really unique flavor and mouthfeel. If I ever make it back to Peru I'd definitely eat there again.
If you ever go back to Lima, I recommend Maido too, especially if you didn’t go the first time you visited.
I am Peruvian and I am very proud ❤️🇵🇪🇺🇸
Come back 😊
I love being peruvian American 🇵🇪🇺🇸🫡
This was by far my favourite episode! “We need more people with this kind of thinking. The world needs it” is what I can say about this video. We need more spotlights on places and people like this please. Well done 👏
Beautiful Peru, excellent presentation of the unique flavors of one of the most intriguing cultures in the world.
One of the best hospitality videos I have ever seen. Can't wait to visit Peru. You are top notch. Thanks!
espero que vengas, todos son bienvenidos aqui
I’ve watched lots of food reviews. Being a chef in SF they are a great educational tool This is without a doubt the BEST food video I have ever seen. So much history and information. It was just beautiful
Alta cocina peruana con lo mejor de vinos sudamericanos, es un homenaje a Sudamérica unida, falta bebidas del norte del continente pero estoy seguro que en próximas cartas las pondrán, tenemos mucho que ofrecer como continente, viva Sudamérica unida.
Todo sudamerica tiene para ofrecer mucho de su gastronomia, pero son ustedes mismos los que tienen que valorar lo propio, resaltar lo mejor de sus comidas caseras o de alta gastronomia o como se le llama "Gourmet". Soy peruano pero se que en paises de sudamerica hay tambien buena comida, pero no las muestran y sus gobiernos no las impulsan. Aqui en el Gobierno de Alan Garcia se promociono tanto la gastronomia que rapidamente se hizo conocido de la mano de Gaston Acurio. De ahi en adelante el pecho se nos infló y todos supimos que aqui en Perú se comia rico, desde las carretillas hasta los mejores restaurantes. Si tan solo los paises de sudamerica se unieran y velaran por cuidar sus tierras seriamos un Continente que abasteceríamos al mundo de alimentos. Dios quiera que eso suceda algun dia.
Unamos sudamérica, y Latinoamérica!!!
Glad you're not only doing 3 Michelin Star restaurants! There's a lot of great stuff outside their range!
I've never wanted to visit a restaurant after a review more than this one!! Incredible video, thank you so much for discovering such gems!
Unbelivable showcase of peruvian culture through a phenomal experience at Central. I couldnt agree more that its an unique adventure of tasting new flavours and learning about peru´s different eco systems.
I’m from peru at this video gave me a lot of proud and nostalgia. Thank you so much for all you do and for this amazing Chanel ❤🇵🇪
Muchas, pero muchas gracias por este gran documental al "Central", que es el sentimiento del Perú y toda Latinoamérica.
This might be the best video you've produced so far. Fitting for the best restaurant in the world ❤
I am rarely proud of much, but when this channel has millions of subscribers, I will feel pride in being in the first thousand. Keep it up Alexander and co., you're creating fantastic content!
Every video is better than the last. The food in this one looks incredible. well done.
Your presentation matches the incredible cuisine. Thanks for showcasing Virgilio's valuation for his incredible ethnic treasures, and sharing your passion for excellence.
This must be the best review I have seen. Learnt so much and now have a great respect for the Head Chef and his country. thank you so much this was wonderful. Best wishes.
What a mind blowingly massive undertaking! Bless them and no wonder they got Nr.1, and adding a hell of an additional reason to make Peru a hell of a destination at the same time. Awesome!
This was more than just a gastronomic experience. It was a full immersion into all things Peruvian through its cultures, its food, and its peoples. Absolutely brilliant!
Es muy bonito q la gente aprenda de nuestra cultura y su gastronomía...excelente video gracias por difundir tus conocimientos al mundo.... Saludos desde Lima Perú.🇵🇪
This chef is insane. The amount of work that goes into this kind of experience is unimaginable. Respect
This looks like a real culinary exploration, discovering new flavors and ingredients. Amazing! I love how they display the unique ingredients and how they work to preserve their cultural inheritance!
What a fascinating experience... along with an outstanding meal you are receiving an education in history, the sciences, and culture. Thank you for taking us along!
Fantastic video on the number #1 restaurant in the world!
I can see that Central may not be for everyone, but it is definitely for the adventurous and I can see why it takes top spot in the world. The way you describe the food and its complexity of its flavours and ingredients is insane.
Would definitely be an honour to dine at this restaurant!
This channel will reach millions of viewers soon. Easy. Awesome production, pure focus on what is important: The food. Its a glimpse into a hidden world that 99.9% of people never will experience.
Alexander, this video was amazing. My favorite one of yours that I have watched so far. It's such a great experience that you've shared with us. Thank you!
I am more a street food guy, but I really appreciate this channel so much for opening the world of fine dining to people like me who are not so privileged... yet! Keep doing what you are doing Alex!
My jaw has dropped to the table and I am salivating. I regret that my traveling days are in my past. I am blown away by this sensational experience. So thankful I can experience these adventures vicariously.
Just want to say that the production in this video is 10/10! Great job on the editors.
How special to have a culinary experience that makes you think 'we need more people like this in the world'! Thank you for these beautifully edited, documentary-style episodes that show so much of each chef's philosophy and personal history; it adds a great deal to what is already a lovely tour through some extraordinary global menus.
Gracias por dar a conocer los origenes y las manos detras de este restaurante!
Congratulations " Central " from Denmark....So happy for you all
I'm happy to see the increase in video length; long form content is desperately needed, and is greatly appreciated. Congrats to you and the team on 100k!
Well it's my second comment on youtube ever. As a food lover I like Alexander's videos but this one is outstanding. Makes me feel to go to Peru :-D
AMAZING VIRGILIO, GREAT GUEST ALEXANDER AS ALWAYS, WORLD NEED PLACE LIKE THIS OR YOUR RESTAURANT
Production quality is insane. Subscribed to this channel when you only had like 2 or 3 vids out and knew it was only a matter of time until you blew up. Keep it up! I look forward to every upload
It’s so nice to see you visit Latin America! I’m a huge fan of your content :) Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱
Another storytelling gem! You and your team are killing it!
There's nothing like a peruvian experience, totally worth it ! As a peruvian feel welcome to my place and let your senses be conquered by out delicious dishes
You seemed absolute impressed with this place. I've seen you in 3 star places and never spoke about them like this. ❤️ Beautiful. I wish more chefs push like this one.
I went to Peru in 2017. I ate Tomato soup with egg which was a first. It was amazing. Haven't seen that anywhere else in the world ever again.
Amazing! Thank you Alexander for putting so much heart into this show. Every episode is a masterpiece!
Felicitaciones Central ! ❤️ Felicitaciones Perú! ❤️
In my opinion your best video so far! Such an humbling and memorable experience. You literally took us with you on this culinary journey. Thanks Alex for the great content and wishing you lots of success in this adventure 🙏🏼🥂
El Central es increible estoy orgullosa que sea peruano
Felicitaciones
Y si es de selva de mi tarapoto mejor ❤
@@fsamirarevalo89Cierto, hace años viajamos a Tarapoto y quedé maravillado, mi yerno quién nos invitó, nos llevó a un restaurante, Novo Andino, o cocina gourmet, nos encantó, nos presentaron varios platos flugales, pero ricos, al final no extrañamos nuestras comidas opiparas, que nos llenan el buche, pero salimos satisfechos y con ganas de contarlo..., Saludos Tarapoto, el mejor lugar de la selva que he conocido....
@@fsamirarevalo89 Mi abuelo, que en paz descanse, era de Tarapoto, es uno de los lugares al cual quiero ir antes de morir
Oh my god, i never belive you taste that experience, is such a fantastic journey, im super proud of my country and CENTRAL, they have a huge amound of persons working behind the scene, great video.
I totally agree - this is where food should go. This one touched my heart - this is one I am truly envious of you visiting!
Me encantó tu video!! Soy peruana y realmente es el mejor vide sobre Central que he visto!!! Lo máximo! Hasta llore de emoción por todo lo maravilloso que es mi PERÚ! ❤gracias!
Dear Michelin Guide,
Chef Virgilio Martinez his Team and their Restaurant Central being awarded the Best Restaurant in 2023 represent everything that is the essence of being a Michelin Starred Restaurant.
The Love, devotion, dedication, creativity and Passion wrapped up in a sensational level of Culinary skills really deserves the recognition a should be rewarded with an proper amount of Michelin Stars this.
The Chef and his Team are the Greatest Ambasadors and representants of Peru and this Country's Culinary Art, Traditions and Heritage. They share their ancestors legacy and serve their Hearts on a Plate. Yes and this is possibly the Best adervertisment for Peru in a Global Perspective 💖
They don’t have any stars because the Tourism Board of Peru/Lima has chosen not to pay the Michelin Guide to do a review of any cities or country. They would be a very solid two stars in my opinion though.
@@geoffreyk9164three
@@juanjots, Most likely not- they would need to improve their wine list and service a bit.
Changing their wine list would make them deviate from what they are trying to represent.
Local > Popular
@@kamotetops1572, That’s not true. They already have an international wine list.
Your new videos are always my first click. I can’t travel now due to a medical issue so I love being able to travel along with you to these places.
I came across this channel by accident however due to what I was watching it wasn't must of a surprise and I'm so glad I did. This channel is beautiful and so eye opening for me to see the different varieties of food. Absolutely beautiful.
It didn't feel like watching a normal food review. This was much more of a documentary and understanding of culture and tradition. Instead of making my mouth water, somehow I felt this sudden urge to visit Peru as soon as I can. "Make enough money to afford a trip to Peru and get a 10 course meal at Central". I'm adding that to my bucket list😅
once again blown away by your enthusiasm and knowledge. the chances of me ever experiencing one of these places is so slim, but, you describe it so perfectly that if i never manage to go i have a sound idea of what i would have experienced.
So cool to see you made the trek out to Peru! Glad to hear you had an excellent experience. I was lucky enough to visit Central for lunch just a few months before you and I’m amazed to see how different your menu was from the one I experienced just a short while prior. The part I enjoyed the most, actually, were the juice pairings which were incredibly diverse and unique. Excellent video as always.
I believe they change the menu about quarterly and it was last changed around mid-March. They also have two different menus and they tweak it daily based on products that are available.
Just came back from Perú and although I did not get to try Central the food and produce that they have is amazing. Virgilio and his team must work so hard on making this possible, I cannot even imagine. The country is amazing, being Spanish I felt much closer culturally than anywhere else in Europe (like in much of latin America). Much love to Perú from Spain.
I have to admit I'm not a fan of haute cuisine as much, but you're an incredible storyteller and your videos are very inspiring. Keep the good work!
Same, before watching this video I used to think haute cuisine was only an snobby experience, this really changed my mind
the storytelling is perfect amazing and takes me back - one important note about central is that it's not focused on making the guest feel confortable and that's beautiful!
My favorite restaurant in the world! Deserves to be number one!
I am so immersed in your storytelling and videos, Alexander! You are definitely helping me experience different cultures without being there. Thank you for your amazing work!
WITHOUT A DOUBT PERUVIAN FOOD THE BEST IN THE WORLD. .. so proud greetings from Ecuador.
La gastronomía tradicional peruana nunca ha estado en los estándares internacionales. NO confundas la alta gastronomía peruana con la tradicional. Que un chef de algún restaurante peruano haya ganada un concurso internacional en la elaboración de un platillo de alta cocina no SIGNIFICA que toda la comida peruana sea la mejor del mundo. En esos concursos el "mejor del mundo" es el chef y el restaurante cuyos platillos no estan al alcance del 99% de la población del país al que representan. El próximo año el ganador será otro restaurante del mundo. LO QUE SIGNIFICA que ese tipo de concursos solo representan a una cadena restaurantera que es influenciada por la gente adinerada. Solo el 1% de los peruanos pueden pagar un platillo del restaurante Central. SENTIDO COMUN.
@@angelsoto1475 me dormi a la mitad. pero fuera de broma me encanta la comida peruana y para mi es la mejor del mundo con o sin este restaurante. ademas si eres peruano pues siente orgullo de estos logros. basta del pesimismo que no lleva a nada y es muy negativo. saludos
@@angelsoto1475bla, bla, bla, ..
Continua con tus comentarios envidiosos...bla, bla, bla,....
@@angelsoto1475🥱
You might wanna get out more..
The passion they have for their country is inspiring. And Peru is Soo beautiful.
As a peruvian, It makes me happy to see our cuisine being recognized in these spheres. Living 26+ years in the US I have to say I miss our authentic food only after missing my relatives. What a blessing to have grown up with this amazing culinary level and not knowing how fortunate till moved to other part of the world. I can wait to try this menu on my next visit, however I hope a Central 2.0 versión would have options that most average peruvians could afford and taste. I also would think such creative minds would have juice options for non-alcoholic drinkers like myself; given the universe of fruits we have in Peru?
Vamos Arriba Peru! 🇵🇪
Central is not only a restaurant. It’s a museum for our diversity, our culture and our love for food. And also a showcase of our country for the world. Greetings from Lima, Peru!
The editing of your videos is fantastic. The animation after you presented the first course ‘black rocks’ was great!
You said it. This is about heritage and traditions. We the parents, respect our ingredients and honored THEM with creativity, curiosity, variety those are the secret of Peruvian Gastronomy, You must born in Perú to feel the food in every important moment of our lives. We peruvians celebrate with food, when somebody is coming back to our country we celebrate with our food to make You feel at Home, if somebody is going outside the country we cherish with food to remember our roots. That is food to us, it is something about deep feelings.
What you just said is a faithful description of our Peruvian culture and feeling.
Nice Video. Good visuals and graphics, too. See you next time!
Excelente video toda una aventura culinaria. Te comento que Virgilio eligió 14 platos del menú en homenaje a los 14 Inkas que gobernaron el gran imperio, un abrazo desde la ciudad de Pisco Perú.
What a beautiful video. I love how you emphasize on why the menu is the way it is. I love the culture and ingredients. I love my country.
ive been waiting for this for some time!
My cousin honeymooned in Peru and managed to get a table at Central and shes not stopped talking about it for 5 years haha
❤😂😂🎉
PERUVIAN FOOD IS AMAZING😋
Amazing videos! My wife is from Peru and I’m looking forward to going in a few month and eating at Central. Thanks for this.
tihs channel made me understand the way food can be art
What a fantastic video. It would have been so easy for you to skip over the details and just showcase the restaraunt itself. But the adding the trip to the villages and the step by step commentary of each dish was amazing. Your filmcrew and editing team are also to notch. Keep up the great work guys.
Varias de las imágenes del video lo vi antes cuando Viegilio Martínez atendió una entrevista en tv peruana.
THE BEST CHANNEL OF FOOD IN TH-cam❤❤❤
this is one of the greatest episodes you made. i sometimes feel snobbish by michelens, but not here. looks comfortable and friendly and perfect service too. i cant visit peru, but i hope future success on them.
This one is simply amazing: mouthwatering, emotional and moving!
This was one of the most exciting videos yet! What an experience
glad I came across this channel, I never understood the food craze on social media but you explain the art so well, it's like when i studied art history and understood the context, context really matters
Excellent video! Congrats Peru 🇵🇪
I was hoping this would pop up on your list. Central is absolutely at the top of my bucket list these days. Thanks for yet another great video!
Your closing thoughts were very earnest and impactful. I hope that more people will take up the challenge like Central…
Where else have you been that you enjoyed? What else is on your list?
This is the only food channel I constantly watch on TH-cam. Good to see food from a Latin country. I'm from the Dominican Republic. I hope you go there one day 🙌
It is Perú gentleman . Greetings from here Lima . The best of the world 2023 Central restaurant.
what a art , and artist in cooking
love the passion