Mo-Chica Contemporary Peruvian Restaurant
In search of the Peruvian shredded chicken and walnut dish, aji de gallina, Giada called Mo-Chica's one of the "spiciest, nuttiest comforts" she's ever had. For more of Chef Ricardo Zarate's comfort foods, try the Peruvian beignets called Picarones made with sweet potatoes and kabocha squash.
La Mar by Gaston Acurio
Headed by Peruvian wunderchef Gastón Acurio, this restaurant inside the Mandarin Oriental features haute riffs on Peruvian food, including Peruvian cebiche in a variety of preparations, and dishes like grilled octopus with chimichurri.
Taste of Peru
Peruvians and Chicagoans both head to Taste of Peru in Chicago for authentic chicken tamales, Anticuchos (beef heart kebabs) and Guy's favorite: Lomo Saltado. Along with succulent fried beef, onions and tomatoes, this dish adds french fries, making it what Guy calls "right on-point goodness."
