An Izakaya is first and foremost a neighborhood bar that serves drinks and bar food. This place did…read morea great job making me feel welcome, offering me a menu in English as we greeted. There were certainly plenty of Japanese speaking customers mixed in with Portuguese. And I, the odd tourist, felt right at home. The bamboo shoot and shitake mushroom appetizers were delectable. The chicken broth ramen was insipid. The Gyukatsu Kare (breaded fried beef with curry sauce over rice) was better, but not the ultra crispy panko planks I've had in some places. Maybe it was because I ordered it at the end of the night. The Brazilian brewed cold sake was really good. Could hardly tell the difference from Japanese sake. But, the highlight of the dinner of Sanma Shio--grilled pike mackerel with sea salt. Inexpensive for Sanma, uber fresh, grilled crispy so that you could crunch up the head and tail! The service was prompt, efficient and very warm. Even the owner came by to chat several times. Arigato gozaimasu! Obrigado! Thank you.

It's not bad... We went here at night and to be totally honest we didn't feel that great about the…read morerelative safety of the neighborhood we were in. It felt a bit sketchy. Something to keep in mind if you're considering going here and you're a visitor. Other than that, the food is pretty standard izakaya fare- not that much of a Brazilian influence from what we could tell. And we're very familiar with the genre (tons of these in the NYC) so we knew what to expect. The food is pretty tasty and the service was pretty good. The restaurant kinda feels like you walked into someone's kitchen which is pretty interesting. But overall we've actually had much better Japanese food. So there's that. But not a bad option if you're looking for something completely different in São Paulo.

Tradicional "paulista" restaurant that lost its glamour. Still beautiful and spacious though…read more This time, my last time probably , we went on a Sunday evening, and soon noticed that staff was really tired. They literally forgot about us, although the restaurant had only few customers. "hello! We are not waving, but dying of hunger here " I wanted to say! Food was correct, as always good ingredients, large portions, well seasoned. However, sea food (and mainly the fish) was , for me , overcooked. Mussels of the appetizer were rubbery and tuna very dry. The delicate Cambucu Hake, my favorite fish, was bland even though cooked with paprika and creAm . Moqueca prawns also a bit to much cooked for my taste. We would stay for pudding and digestive, but service was so slow that we just asked for the bill. Lucky we had ice cream back home

Also ate at the Sao Paulo restaurant. Had the povo - octopus very tender and the crab appetizer…read moreagain. Tried the yogurt fish vg but I liked garlic onion one better. The bacalhau was best ever. Tender tasty delicious. This is a must try place.

This place was awesome the 1/2 size food is so big. The table service is top notch and the menu is…read moreTrilingual, so you can see it in English, Spanish, and Portuguese!

The dish we ordered is coconut milk with shrimp, fish and banana (Moqueca Amadeus) was one of the…read morebest dishes we had in Brazil. The service was excellent, they do speak a little English and are very friendly. Although the location of this restaurant is not easy to find (they hide underneath of trees), it worth eating there.

Great atmosphere, food was devine , exceptional service. Will definitely be back and highly…read morerecommend to anyone looking for fresh and great seafood. From the farm raised oysters to the giant red shrimp to the multiple fish dishes, something for everyone!

Probably my favorite place in Brazil to eat. The fish (Pintado) and shrimp and rice are phenomenal…read more Atmosphere could be more livelier, there is no bar area. Service is excellent. Fish dip and tartar sauce are so delicious.

Overpriced food. Wasn't that good. Just wasn't. The service was excellent. But the food wasn't…read more Unfortunately wouldn't return. 2 stars because my server was excellent. Large portion. Good selection of fresh juices. I always let my server order my dish. He said he sells the most fish and shrimp, so I ordered those 2. But maybe it was a bad day for seafood? Or the chef was out sick?

Seafood from a shopping mall restaurant?! Well, most of us would probably skip it... Well, don't…read moreskip Rufino's, their food menu is not as extensive as other restaurants at Morumbi Shopping, but they cater everyone, from raw oysters to beautiful fish cooked slowly in clay pots. Food: Couvert (fish escabeche): one of the best couverts at Morumbi Shopping. Escabeche is slightly seasoned and tender, and pickled onions and carrots are slightly sweet with a touch of vinegar. That paired up with a basket of freshly baked mini French rolls is pretty awesome. Tranche Hungaro: Generous chunks of sea bass, slowly cooked in crème, sweet paprika, and other spices, along with potatoes. Dish is cooked and served inside a clay pot. This serving feeds easily two people. Filet de Linguado Grelhado: Grilled sole fish, lightly seasoned with fresh herbs, served a lime wedge, and sautéed potatoes. Overall food is great, service is a tad slow and hard to get servers attention.

This place is fantastic! It's made to look and feel like a restaurant in São Paulo state's beaches…read more(the litoral), and it's actually very cool and not hokey. The food we had was outstanding. To start, we had the fresh oysters which totally trumped my previous favorites at O Catarina in Perdizes. Peixaria's are a must. We also had the muqueca and grilled fish (they have a rotation of them, served with banana farofa and pinto bean salad), and both were delicious. Great place for a casual dinner and also to bring visiting friends.

The food was great, lots of seafood options for a restaurant in the V. Madalena area. Muito Bom…read more;). Only reason they didn't get 5 stars is because I thought it was slightly overpriced

Pessimo serviço, péssima comida, ambiente sem estilo. Os garçons não sabiam qual prato ou bebida…read moreeram de quem. A comida atrasou bastante. Éramos um grupo de doze e o prato de uma das pessoas não estava disponível, depôs de 1 hora quando perguntamos pediram desculpas que não havia mais e pediram que escolhêssemos outro, o outro prato: Risoto de gorgonzola com carne, a carne veio fria/crua e o Risoto sem gosto. Tivemos que devolver. Uma bagunça total e nem estavam cheios porque era uma segunda feira. Deveríamos haver saído sem pagar. Pagamos e fomos embora, todo o processo demorou mais de 3 horas. Um desperdiço de tempo e dinheiro. Totalmente decepcionada. Estou admirada que tenham 4.6 entre 12 mil avaliações.... Devem estar pagando por avaliações! Impossível

Excellent food. Excellent location. Came back a second time…read more Excellent food. Excellent location. Came back a second time