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The other day, I went to the Nezu Museum on my day off. I saw the exhibition called "Saviors and Protectors: Jizo Bosatsu in Japanese Art." The serene smiles of the Buddha statues always have a cleansing effect on the soul. After that, I walked a bit and decided to have lunch at "Peruvian Cuisine ALDO." The restaurant is about a 5-minute walk from Omotesando Station and around a 6-minute walk from Harajuku Station. I had been to the restaurant before when it was located in a back alley on the way to the United Nations University from Harajuku Station, but this was my first visit since it moved. It had been quite a while. The restaurant is now located on the B1F of a building in the back alley. There was a large llama (?) placed in front of the restaurant, which made me smile. I thought I had come at an off-peak time, but when I walked down the outside stairs, there was already one group of customers waiting. Fortunately, they were seated quickly, and I was also directed to a counter seat. Phew! Now, looking at the menu. It seems that they have a Holiday Causa Lunch set on weekends. The set includes a Peruvian potato appetizer (Causa Regina) and a choice of salad or soup, with dessert available at an additional cost. There are seven main dishes to choose from, labeled A to G. I decided to go with the Lomo Saltado as I had enjoyed it during a previous dinner visit. The set I ordered was the Causa Lunch Lomo Saltado set for 1800 yen, a glass of Sauvignon Blanc for 770 yen, and a glass of Suspiro Limeno for 680 yen. The first dish that arrived was the Causa Regina, a Peruvian potato appetizer. It looked visually appealing, with what seemed like tuna or avocado inside. The flavor had a hint of lemony acidity, and it was topped with eggs and various sauces, making it delicious. The soup, which was like a Minestrone with carrots and tomatoes, was also served. For wine, I ordered a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, which turned out to be Intipalka Sauvignon Blanc from 1880, a well-known Peruvian wine. It had a citrusy aroma with a pleasant taste typical of Sauvignon Blanc. It was quite rare to drink Peruvian wine, but it paired nicely with the meal. Finally, the main dish, Lomo Saltado, arrived. It is a popular Peruvian dish consisting of beef and vegetables stir-fried with onions, carrots, and fried potatoes. The dish had a generous amount of beef, and the seasoning, surprisingly, included soy sauce, which is uncommon for Peruvian cuisine. The dish had a familiar taste due to the soy sauce, making it enjoyable for Japanese palates. The black pepper added a nice kick to the dish. The meal also came with rice. For dessert, I ordered Suspiro Limeno, a sweet treat made from evaporated milk, condensed milk, egg yolks, and vanilla essence. It was incredibly sweet, as expected from a foreign dessert, with a meringue topping. It was a delightful end to the meal. Overall, the experience at ALDO was enjoyable, and I would recommend trying their Peruvian dishes for a unique dining experience.