Shimaya 28 de Julio
Miraflores
Restaurant in Miraflores, Peru
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Shimaya 28 de Julio works for an easy Miraflores meal when location and flexible timing matter more than chef-led dining or a clearly signposted special-occasion format. Lunch is the safer pick for a calmer plan; dinner works better when the group needs a convenient late stop near Av. 28 de Julio.
About Shimaya 28 de Julio
Shimaya 28 de Julio is a Miraflores venue with a casual dress code and daily hours that start at 11 AM. It is best considered when the priority is a direct meal plan in Miraflores and a schedule that can extend into late evening; Friday and Saturday hours run until 3 AM. It is less compelling for occasions that depend on a specific cuisine, chef story, tasting format, or published price expectations.
Better for low-friction plans than high-stakes dining
The clearest case for Shimaya 28 de Julio is planning ease. It is in Miraflores, opens daily at 11 AM, keeps later weekend hours. That makes it easier to consider for casual plans where timing matters more than ceremony.
The practical distinction is timing: the venue opens at 11 AM every day, closes at 10:30 PM from Sunday through Thursday, stays open until 3 AM on Friday and Saturday. If the meal is meant to impress, compare it carefully against options with more clearly stated positioning.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose this if the decision is driven by ease: Miraflores, casual dress, hours that are simple to work around. It is less convincing for diners choosing around a specific cuisine, chef, award history, or tasting-menu experience.
For other dining options, cross-shop Fiesta or Alegrîa Picantería Piurana. For a broader Miraflores search, use our full Miraflores restaurants guide, then narrow by the kind of meal and atmosphere you want.
Planning details
- Location
- Av. 28 de Julio 1445, Miraflores 15047, Peru
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- opentable.com/restaurant/profile/1414876
- Phone
- +51920342254
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Shimaya 28 de Julio sits quietly within Miraflores’ concentrated Nikkei corridor, aligning itself with the neighbourhood’s established dining culture rather than the showier, sea-facing rooms elsewhere in the district. The copy frames it as part of Lima’s premium dining circuit, which positions the room as polished and sophisticated without being theatrical. Because Avenida 28 de Julio is a working commercial street, the dining experience reads as intentional and locally oriented: front-of-house operates like a neighbourhood institution, the atmosphere favors measured conversation over spectacle, and the room feels like a considered, refined stop in a dense stretch of culinary peers.
Best For
This address is best for diners who want to explore Nikkei within the context of Miraflores’ dense restaurant corridor. Shimaya works well for people comparing options in a few blocks — those who value reputation and a settled local clientele over impulse visits. The description’s emphasis on formal dining rooms and the premium dining circuit suggests evenings and more deliberate meals are the natural fit, and the neighbourhood-institution model makes it a sensible pick for groups familiar with the area or for locals seeking a steady, refined dining option.
Ordering Tips
When approaching Shimaya, treat it as part of a broader Miraflores Nikkei conversation: the description explicitly places it alongside nearby references such as Asianica and Costanera 700. Use reputation and the room’s neighbourhood standing as your guide when choosing among nearby addresses; this stretch rewards comparison because many options sit within a few blocks. Expect refined, intent-driven dining rather than a tourist-focused spectacle, and plan your visit as one stop in a corridor of complementary Japanese-Peruvian rooms so you can gauge how Shimaya’s approach aligns with other local offerings.
Venue details
Ambiance
Classic Japanese restaurant atmosphere with attentive service.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Planning details
Location
Av. 28 de Julio 1445, Miraflores 15047, Peru · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Fiesta, Contemporary Peruvian, Contemporary Peruvian
- Alegrîa Picantería Piurana, Piurana, Piurana
- Saqra, Notable alternative
- Tragaluz, Notable alternative
- JW Market, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Shimaya 28 de Julio compares in Miraflores
Shimaya 28 de Julio is the practical pick for diners who want an easy Miraflores meal with less planning pressure. Fiesta is the stronger choice for a more clearly defined Contemporary Peruvian meal, while Alegrîa Picantería Piurana is better when the point of the booking is regional Piurana cooking rather than simple convenience.
For ambiance, Saqra and Tragaluz are the more natural cross-shops if the occasion needs a room with stronger personality. Shimaya 28 de Julio makes more sense when the group values an accessible location and easier scheduling over a more curated night out.
JW Market is the better comparison for hotel-adjacent convenience and low-friction dining. Pick Shimaya 28 de Julio for a straightforward Miraflores plan; pick Fiesta or Alegrîa Picantería Piurana when the meal itself needs to carry the occasion.
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Compare Shimaya 28 de Julio
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimaya 28 de Julio | Miraflores | ; | No published awards |
| Fiesta | Lima | Contemporary Peruvian | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #332025 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #28We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252024 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #392023 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #24 |
| Alegrîa Picantería Piurana | Lima | Piurana | No published awards |
| Saqra | Lima | ; | No published awards |
| Tragaluz | Lima | ; | No published awards |
| JW Market | Lima | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Shimaya 28 de Julio?
Treat it as a practical Miraflores choice based on the basics: casual dress and daily opening from 11 AM, with Friday and Saturday hours extending to 3 AM. If you want to compare it with another option, Saqra is worth considering.
Is Shimaya 28 de Julio good for a special occasion?
Only if the occasion is about convenience rather than a highly defined dining format. The information supports a simple planning case: Miraflores location, casual dress, long opening windows, especially on weekends. For another option to compare, consider Tragaluz.
Is earlier or later better at Shimaya 28 de Julio?
There is no menu or pricing detail that makes a specific time of day the clear better choice. The confirmed hours are the useful planning point: it opens at 11 AM daily, closes at 10:30 PM Sunday through Thursday, stays open until 3 AM on Friday and Saturday. JW Market is another option to compare if you are browsing dining choices.
What are alternatives to compare with Shimaya 28 de Julio?
Other options to compare include Fiesta, Alegrîa Picantería Piurana, Tragaluz, Saqra, JW Market. Shimaya 28 de Julio is the easier pick to evaluate when Miraflores, casual dress, hours are the main planning details you need.
