Maito Panama City

Awards

OAD

North American Casual Restaurants 2024, 29

All OAD North American Casual in Panama City All OAD North American Casual in Panama

The World’s

50 Best

Latin Americas's 50 Best Restaurants 2024, #6

All Latin Americas's 50 Best in Panama City All Latin Americas's 50 Best in Panama

Chef

Mario Castrellón

Cuisine

Modern Caribbean, Panamanian

• 2024

Dinner at restaurante maito

on 02 May 2024

by Melinda Joe

Chef @mariocastrellon is one of the chefs behind the movement to champion contemporary Panamanian cuisine. The menu highlights the county’s diverse cultures in a thoughtful fusion of Asian and Afro-Caribbean flavors.

Stepping into the stylish yet relaxed space at @maitopanama, you feel instantly at ease. And the food - so delicious! Technically on point without a trace of pretentiousness. The meal opens with a velvety bowl of smoky sancocho soup, a traditional staple... More

Chef @mariocastrellon is one of the chefs behind the movement to champion contemporary Panamanian cuisine. The menu highlights the county’s diverse cultures in a thoughtful fusion of Asian and Afro-Caribbean flavors.

Stepping into the stylish yet relaxed space at @maitopanama, you feel instantly at ease. And the food - so delicious! Technically on point without a trace of pretentiousness. The meal opens with a velvety bowl of smoky sancocho soup, a traditional staple infused with the earthy bitterness of culantro (cilantro’s more muscular cousin). There’s a vegan version of saus (those messy, delectable pickled pig’s feet) made with aloe plant; pork and shrimp siu mai in a sweet-and-savory, barbecue-like sauce accented with coconut; noodles in broth topped with octopus; and wok-fried coconut rice with curried fish. The meal ends with beautiful desserts by @jennvernicepucc and Panamá geisha coffee (of course). Less