Suviche

Fusion cuisine is exciting because it can be a maze of unexpected flavors and startling twists on tradition. A certain level of compatibility is also important, though. It's a relief, then, that chefs at SuViche—voted the No. 1 favorite at Grand Tasting Village—chose two culinary traditions that draw heavily from the sea. Plates here blend Peruvian and Japanese ingredients and techniques, allowing sushi rolls to shine alongside fresh ceviche. The acidity of pickled ginger makes flavorful sense in bowls of ceviche, in which citrus juices already sparkle sharply, cooking sashimi-like cuts of fish. Wonton chips and teriyaki traditional in Japanese dishes also give ceviche a crunch and a sweetness that seem obvious in retrospect. And the exchange works both ways: golden aji peppers and cilantro give sushi rolls hints of spice typical of South American cuisine. Diners can watch the chefs roll maki or hold retirement parties for popular spatulas in the open sushi bars.