The best sushi in Rio was in with out a reservation and where seated at the end of the where's we…read morecould see the bartender and sushi chefs in action Excellent food and great service

Amazing sushi and seafood selections. Priced right Recently…read morereceived Michelin recognition. Reservation recommended.

My wife and I experienced Naga for the first time and LOVED it. Located in a super-upscale mall in…read moreBarra da Tijuca, this restaurant is really excellent. First off, this is the freshest fish we've had in Rio in the last 20 years. For me, this is the single biggest factor in a sushi spot. Also, the menu is ample - loads of hit and cool Japanese foods. We started with Hana Nira - garlic sprouts. Warm with lovely teriyaki-type sauce. Then, we had grilled octopus. It was really good...perhaps a bit chewy. Our main course was a Combinagi platter of sushi, sashimi, and rolls. Five types of fish were on this combo platter. Everything was tasty and terrific. Little to no wasabi on the sushi so you might request more wasabi if you really want that heat. For dessert, we had the creme brulee crepe with apples and ice cream. Amazing. The golden-buttery sauce was off the charts delicious.

Great atmosphere and really fresh tasting sashimi. The staff was really welcoming and were willing…read moreto give explanations about every plate. The prices were a little too salty but definitely worth it! A must go in Rio!

Dinner on Monday : variety of fish!…read more: you pay a high price per person for a step-by-step menu, so we were pretty quite demanding on the excellence of everything. Though they were very good, I do not consider this was excellent. Servicio: very good Deco: big, sushi place Tip: you can come and try it for yourself! Cena el lunes : variedad de pescados! : es un restaurant donde abonas un pago total por persona y es por pasos, es caro así que teníamos más exigencia! Si bien fue muy bueno, no lo considero excelente. Service: muy bueno Deco: un lugar de sushi, amplio Tip: pueden venir y probar ustedes!

As mentioned in other reviews, the way this place works is you get 10 courses. But it's really an…read moreall-you-can-eat place as they allow you to repeat any previous courses you liked before they finally bring you dessert. You don't really order off a menu, they just start you off by asking about any dietary restrictions and then they just serve whatever they're serving. After that, the food comes out *quick*. Except for a couple of pauses in the action, the courses are brought out almost on top of each other. I wouldn't say that this place is a Japanese place. It's more Japanese fusion. They start you off with plates of sushi and sashimi, but it eventually started to include dishes like fried boar, a collection of ceviches, and (post-meal) they offer a Brazilian favorite - fried shrimp skewers. My personal favorites were the boar, smoked squid sashimi, the octopus ceviche, and the banana brulee desert; but all of the food they brought out was top notch. As of this writing, our meal came out to R$ 100/person, which is like $28. Hachiko is a tremendous bargain. It's located in downtown Rio and away from the tourist area, so I'd advise having someone there that is at least somewhat comfortable communicating in Portuguese. But other than that, I'd definitely advise having dinner here for anyone traveling to Rio.

I would not recommend this restaurant. I asked the owner lady if she had scallops as I didn't see…read moreit on the menu - she replied yes so I order 4 pieces of scallop nigri and one scallop sashimi. The sashimi was one piece cut in the 4 thin slices - very tasty but very small. The nigri came cooked to my surprise. when I asked the owner, she said it is not fresh so we need to sear it for safety. I was not impressed to be told this. moreover, the rice had a bite and inedible. when the bill came, this was the biggest shock. She charged me the equivalent of £25 for ONE piece of scallop sashimi on the basis that it came from Canada. She did not warn me of the price when I ordered and further dos lot share that the nigiri scallops would be defrosted. why can Sushi Leblon down the road served 100 times fresher and better sushi and sashimi for a fraction of the price? My advice is DON'T go to Azumi unless you want inferior food for exorbitant prices. The owner is very dishonerable. I paid, left and will never return.

Authentic Japanese sushi place. The chefs are Japanese so this gives you the first good impression…read moreof good seafood! And it was. Great selection of fish: yellowtail, tuna, sea bass and so on. The place is not that big, I would recommend you to eat directly at the bar table with the sushiman preparing your meal. I would recommend also to order just sashimi & niguiri, the rolls were not that good. The service was not so good, they only speak Portuguese so it was quite difficult to understand them. Anyway, you must come if you are visiting Rio! Lugar de Sushi auténtico japonés. Los chefs son japoneses lo cual te da una primera buena impresión de buen lugar para este tipo de comida! Y así fue. Gran selección de pescados: pez limón, lubina, atún rojo entre otros. El lugar no es muy grande, te recomiendo que comas directo en la barra con el sushiman que te prepara tu comida. También que ordenes solo sashimi & niguiris porque los rolls no son tan buenos. El servicio deja mucho que desear, solo hablan portugués así que es difícil entenderse. De todos modos, tenes que venir si estás de visita en Río!

Sushi night in Rio. Nice place. English menu but no English spoke. Service was excellent and the…read morefood was delicious. Ordered the miso soup and it comes out in bowl versus the usual cup. Everything was good and I'll be back.

Very good sashimi, good sushi, cocktails AAA+++, tepaniaki ok. Steak good, tune way overcooked…read more Nice atmosphere.

My daughter and I opted for one of our at-home favorites, sushi, for lunch. Kappa Maki is a small…read morebut popular restaurant near the Praça do Machado in Flamengo, not too far from the Largo do Machado metro stop. After a few minutes wait, we were seated at a table for two. We shared the gyoza de frango and a combination simples that featured a mix of classic sashimi and rolls. Service was prompt and attentive. Portuguese is a must.

We didn't come to Rio for sushi, but for some reason we ate here 3 times in our week stay.read more

This place (renamed Yapa Mak, formerly Lapamaki) offers different sushi options, including buffet…read morestyle, lunch special, and regular a la carte. We ordered takeout version of their executive lunch which was very reasonably priced at $15 for meals for 2 people (app, entree, dessert). The quality of the fish was not as high as higher end sushi restaurants in Brazil, but I really enjoyed their creative fusion offerings, such as a spring roll with shrimp and cheese (delicious), a dolce de leche dessert spring roll (tastes like a churro), and a mushroom cheese fried sushi roll (and this is coming from a girl who does not generally eat cheese or fried foods). The poke bowl was fresh and healthy.

Great sushi! I had…read moreno idea what to expect of sushi here but generally I was impressed. I'm not a sushi snob but everything I had I liked it a lot. You had a good choice of rolls, sashimi, and also sashimi that came out on a very wide plate with some sauce on it. Prices were pretty reasonable as well! I would definitely return. Service was good and I didn't wait a million years for everything like I usually did during the world cup.

Asian fusion with great service and interesting menu options. Interior and exterior are designed…read morewell and reflect the quality of food you will be getting. We dropped in and got the outdoor seating and people watched as we enjoyed our meal.

I stopped by Pabu Izakaya with two partners in crime for dinner. We were in the mood for some…read moreJapanese food and Pabu was recommended in my Brazil guidebook. We sat outside on the front patio. After ordering some sake and a Brazilian beer, I went with the chicken kaarage. This classic dish always delivers and it didn't disappoint at Pabu. It was served with a nice dipping sauce. While not a large portion, it was a yummy dish. Service was standard. If you're looking for some Japanese fare in Rio, check out Pabu!

Really good food. The wait staff overcharged us 300 realis and added dishes. The food was amazing…read morebut ensure to make sure they don't add multiple dishes to your check

If you're in Rio and want sushi - you have to try Sushi Leblon. It's always been super trendy and…read moreit's still pretty lively. The restaurant was packed when we arrived for dinner. The service was on point and quick. The food didn't disappoint! I would go back just to people watch and have their mushroom dish!