Well I test tried this italian (? I put a questionmark here because they offer quite a few…read morebrasilian choices too) restaurant with an italian classic, spaghetti bolognese and I have to say it passed with flying colours. The pasta was great (it takes an effort to find pasta in Brasil which is NOT overcooked), the sauce very tasty. The price was also quite acceptable, 38 reais for the pasta, although obviously not an every day choice for lunch (unless you're loaded of course). The only real minus of the place is that it's quite noisy, but that's down to the boisterous brasilian lunch crowd.

I really like raw fish and with the total absence of the Dutch herring in Rio, the best place to…read morekill my hunger for it is, of course, a Sushi restaurant. I know several Sushi restaurants in Rio, but Kimochii Sushi Lounge is my favorite during lunch in the centre. I haven't found a Sushi kilo restaurant in the centre of Rio with a broader variety of different sorts of Sushi, Temaki, Sashimi and spring roles than Kimochii. For me, the taste of the salmon is the best quality test. It seems that the salmon at Kimochii hasn't been frozen before served, so it keeps a rich and full taste. Kimochii really did his best to create a Japonese ambience. You are always welcomed by a woman dressed in Kimono and the lamps and table clothes are all in theme. I absolutely recommend to go and lunch at Kimocchii and especially taste the good salmon. One minus: avoid to sit at a table close to a service entrance, because, however you are a client, the attendants seem to wonder what you are doing sitting there blocking their way. In other words, the attendance could be slightly better and friendlier.

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.

Not five stars because the place is tiny!…read more But I'm a huge fan! Love this place, the quality is outstanding! The menu is small, with few options, but all are pretty good (well, at least all that I've tried! :p). There are some dishes that are house-specialty.. I particularly like the Roast, which is a Salmon slightly...roasted. Pretty good. The sashimis are very good because the fish is very fresh! Japanese food is never cheap, so don't expect to spend less than 40-50 reais... but in comparison to other Japanese restaurants, Mitsuo has a fair price. Regarding the size of the place: since it is tiny (at maximum 12 people), it might happen that you don't get to enter because its full.

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!

Before checking out Ipanema Beach for the first time, my buddy and I checked out Frontera for…read morelunch. This Brazilian restaurant was recommended in my guidebook for its buffet so we decided to give things a try. Upon walking in, I was impressed with the aesthetics of this restaurant. It's a large restaurant with nice, wooden booths and the decor is similarly impressive. The World Cup was going on while we were there and they had the game playing on a projector. Now let's get to the good stuff. This is a large buffet with a ton of options. We're talking all different types of meats, sides, appetizers, desserts . . . I would guess that there were at least 100 items to choose from. For someone who loves variety, I was in heaven. With the variety, the quality was there too. One of my favorites was the churrascaria-style meats that are carved in front of you at the buffet. To wash it all down, I ordered two fresh juices. This is truly a feast and one of my favorite dining experiences I had in Brazil.

Buffets are super popular in Brazil. We came to this one in Ipanema for lunch. Given Rio's…read moreperpetual sunniness this is probably not a place I'd choose again for a daytime meal given how dark the interior was. Food-wise there was a lot of selection ranging from rice and beans to many types of meat, salads and sushi. You can pay by weight or choose the all you can eat option for a flat rate.

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!