Magma Sushi – Miraflores, Lima

By the time we got back to Lima we were on our last set of clean clothes. We were tired of rain, tired of cold, and just so tired of being constantly soaked in mud. And by the time we got back from Cuzco, we were also pretty tired of the protein-heavy Peruvian food that fueled our grueling daily hikes.

There’s no better break from heavy food than sushi and sake, and Magma Sushi hit the spot. We were seeing the Sushi Platter in our dreams by the time we were done with the Lares Trek, and this assorted plate of tuna, salmon, and octopus was enough to set us drooling. It was so refreshing to have something with rice that wasn’t a potato.

The Dragon Roll didn’t last long either. The ripe avocado on top was like a cream sauce to the fried eel inside. I wasn’t a fan of the fried, but let’s face it, everything tastes okay with the right mix of wasabi and soy sauce.

Magma Sushi was by far not the best sushi out there, and it wasn't even a good choice in a country where ceviche reigns supreme. But we scarfed our sushi down like it was the finest cut of alpaca steak, and right then, it was just as gratifying as scratching an unreachable itch for the first time.