Barrio Chino
Barrio Chino
3.5
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Like Chinatowns in other countries, Lima's two-block Chinatown is the place to go for Chinese cuisine. The area has undergone a renaissance in recent years after a 1997 renovation in preparation for the 150th anniversary of Chinese immigration to Peru.
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Miami, FL8 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Chinatown presents a number of significant challenges that can negatively impact the experience of those who visit.
Congestion is common, making mobility difficult and can be overwhelming for some.
Additionally, the feeling of insecurity is a valid concern, since the density of people and the lack of control in some areas can create uncomfortable or dangerous situations for visitors. In short, Chinatown may not be the ideal option for those looking for a quiet and safe experience in the city. Slds
Congestion is common, making mobility difficult and can be overwhelming for some.
Additionally, the feeling of insecurity is a valid concern, since the density of people and the lack of control in some areas can create uncomfortable or dangerous situations for visitors. In short, Chinatown may not be the ideal option for those looking for a quiet and safe experience in the city. Slds
Written March 25, 2024
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Susysv
Paris, France195 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Great place to visit to see the Chinese neighborhood in Lima, has lots of shops selling fresh produce, Asian products, etc and lots of Chinese restaurants. Try the traditional Chinese brunch “Yam cha” which is open as of early in the morning. As the traffic is quite dense in Lima, especially in the center where the Barrio Chino or Chinatown is located, go on a Sunday morning around 9/10 am. Parking lots available.
Written February 13, 2020
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Rafael Wong
Lima, Peru11 contributions
Sep 2024 • Family
It is an epicenter of Top-rated Chinese Peruvian restaurants “Chifas” very good. It also has Asian-themed shops and galleries with very good prices. Markets and shops of all kinds are in the surrounding area at great prices
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Written October 11, 2024
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Victor
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Nov 2024 • Family
I don't know if it was bad luck or not. But it's HO RRI BLE. It was a shock to arrive and a nightmare to leave. Of the ugliest things I've ever experienced on a trip. A chaos of people, foul smells, screams, loud music, noise, questionable hygiene, we wanted to flee and we got more and more marginalized. Terrible.
Peru we love, the Chinatown scares us.
Peru we love, the Chinatown scares us.
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Written November 7, 2024
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GabrielOrdonez
Bogota, Colombia7 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
A place which has a nice entrance but due to the vendors and chaos it is not possible to take a photo or enjoy it. The place is full of people and traffic congestion. For a Chinese neighborhood, it has few Chinese stores. To get there you have to pass a type of market that makes the place feel unsafe. You don't lose much if you don't go.
Written April 14, 2024
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davhu1
Virginia5 contributions
Jun 2015 • Family
We went there mid-afternoon on June 29th. It turned out to be a National Holiday (St Peter & St Paul). The streets in Chinatown and streets around it were very crowded. Having read the history about it before our trip, we decided to visit and have an early dinner and to buy some food to go.
Majority of the stores were run by Peruvian and did not sell real Chinese products, except the grocery stores. You may see 1% or 2% Chinese in all of the stores. Almost no Chinese on the streets.
Some of the restaurants were packed. After going throughout a few of them to see what people ordered, we decided not to eat there. Food looks appears to be cooked by novices. Roast meat (roast duck, roast pork, soy chicken..) looked pale and old. Pastries over cooked and wrinkled.
Like others mention, nothing other than "I have been there!"
Majority of the stores were run by Peruvian and did not sell real Chinese products, except the grocery stores. You may see 1% or 2% Chinese in all of the stores. Almost no Chinese on the streets.
Some of the restaurants were packed. After going throughout a few of them to see what people ordered, we decided not to eat there. Food looks appears to be cooked by novices. Roast meat (roast duck, roast pork, soy chicken..) looked pale and old. Pastries over cooked and wrinkled.
Like others mention, nothing other than "I have been there!"
Written July 1, 2015
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CecilHorus
Geneva, Switzerland197 contributions
Apr 2016
Whenever I go to downtown Lima, I like to visit the Barrio Chino (Chinatown) which has some good "chifas" (Peruvian chinese food restaurants) and good Chinese shops for food ingredients and vegetables. Chinese men immigration started in 1849 to work in the sugar and cotton plantations on the Peruvian coast and this greatly influenced the Peruvian food and the Chifa culture which is unique to Peru.
Written May 15, 2016
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Cindy H
Fairfax, VA111 contributions
Jan 2014 • Friends
Really good place if you want cheap authentic Chinese food. I would only do lunch in this area, since its in downtown Lima, it is already a bit dangerous especially at night time. Don't bring too much valuables with you and watch your purses.
Written December 3, 2014
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Alberto Wirz
Miraflores, Peru50 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
Well, I have traveled 45 countries, and I have seen other chinatowns. This is one is little, not safe, not very well organized. I will go there only for the fun to say "Yes, I've been there" and for trying the delicious peruvian-cantonese food that locals call: CHIFA, but this place is right there next to the Lima central market which smells bad, and it clearly unsafe. So go there just for fun, don't expect too much, try the food, is the best thing to do and most important: GO THERE IN THE MORNING never after 6pm
Written November 24, 2014
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Jenn
Granada, Nicaragua8 contributions
Feb 2014 • Solo
I spent an extended period of time in Chile, and I got to know a few members of the Chinese community in Santiago. There is a Chinese "neighborhood" but none of the structures that would make it a traditional Chinatown.
In Lima, it's a bit like the opposite. The structures are there: the gateway and the zodiac animals lining the main pathway, but that's about it. There's a complete lack of Chinese people. Many of the Chinese grocery stores I entered and the restaurants were run by Peruvians.
In Lima, it's a bit like the opposite. The structures are there: the gateway and the zodiac animals lining the main pathway, but that's about it. There's a complete lack of Chinese people. Many of the Chinese grocery stores I entered and the restaurants were run by Peruvians.
Written March 8, 2014
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Con que cosa me podría llegar a encontrar en el Barrio Chino que no haya en otro lugar?
Written December 16, 2019
Una alta concentración de restaurantes peruanos chinos (“Chifas”) de alta calidad, variedad de platos y excelente sabor.
Written October 11, 2024
Si venden celulares pero no por eso pienses que serán más económicos, un lugar en el que puedes encontrar a un precio económico sería en Malvinas, no es un lugar seguro pero de hecho serán más económicos, asegúrate de que vengan en una caja sellada
Written September 2, 2018
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