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.

Great ramen worth coming back to. The broth is deeply savory and balanced, they cook the noodles to…read morehave the perfect chew, and the chashu and toppings are thoughtfully executed. Nothing on the menu has disappointed me; their gyoza and karaage are especially great for sharing. There can be a crowd at peak times which makes things a little warm, but service moves briskly, and the energy feels appropriate for the quality and turnover. Ótimo ramen. O caldo é bem saboroso, eles cozinham o macarrão perfeitamente. Todo do cardápio é bom, especialmente os gyoza e o karaage. As vezes, tem muita gente, mas o atendimento é rápido com energia boa.

Giving this place four stars because the food was delicious. The service could've been a little bit…read morebetter, but that could be because of a language barrier. Highly recommend this it tasted like legit Ramen and the food was salted. It wasn't bland. Server was amazing but the bartender seemed a little snarky.

They have a really good food Japanese food. I went there a bunch of times and the service it always…read moregood and quick. There menu about contemporaneous Japanese food. You have to try there shiitake and shimeji mushrooms, they are a blast. The price is similar of other rodizio restaurants, that in my opinion is a little bit expensive.

Eu venho aqui a anos. Sempre foi meu rodizio favorito. Não só pela diversidade de pratos, mas…read moretambém pela qualidade! Infelizmente a qualidade caiu nos últimos anos a ponto de eu não poder recomendar mais esse estabelecimento. A localização é boa, estacionamento grátis, ambiente legal, mesas grandes para acomodar grupos grandes. Mas a qualidade do peixe deixa a desejar. Os cortes dos sushi nigiri estão finos e numa qualidade questionável. E na minha última visita, um calmo almoço de terça feira, o serviço foi tão desajeitado que eu tive que questionar se a garçonete sequer estava ouvindo o meu pedido. Os pratos a la carte tendem a ter um preparo melhor, como o yakissoba, mas o custo pode não valer a pena. O onigiri... Não perca seu tempo, eu sequer consegui comer. Não que eu espera-se um onigiri nível Japão, mas esse bloco de arroz ressecado foi intragável.

Amazing service and fresh food! It was a treat to see the sushi chefs hand make each creation…read morewithout any machines all by hand! Really good atmosphere for the hour I went into. It was the lunch crowd and the service managed to keep up and stay perky! 5 stars!! Happy Yelping

Truly one of the best fish i have ever had. Sao Paulo is known for their sushi and pasta, so I was…read morelooking for a great place for sushi to take my husband. He is also a sushi snob. Toro Moema has a great ambiance, trendy, and elegant, yet casual enough to make anyone feel comfortable. The service staff is very attentive and always ready to help. I would definitely go back anytime.

Talking about a hidden gem! Minami Villas is awesome, it's so hidden that there were no notable lit…read moresigns, no ads, no nothing stating that there was a restaurant. Came here with a group of friends that are close friends with the owner, so getting a seat was nothing challenging, place gets packed at times. Once you step into their property, you'll experience a Japanese garden ambience, open space, then the restaurant, very simple, cozy, a nice sushi bar area, and quite whimsical with sushi posters from beer companies (like those found in 'merica), Japanese beer brands, a fridge chilling sake and beer, pretty amusing. Food: Amuse bouche: Japanese salmon croquette with Bulldog sauce Starter: uni with quail egg nigiri Since we were with a large group, we ordered the super combo: lot's of sashimi assortments, rolls, few vegetarian rolls, nigiri assortments. No fried crazy rolls, no sushi drenched in sauces, and no rolls with too much rice. One of the best quality maguro I have tasted in SP Place is good, really good, especially if you are a sushi purist, if you are just now starting to eat sushi, or only eat sushi drenched in crazy sauces, or Cali roll is the best sushi you've ever tasted, do not go there, this place would be too authentic for you and you won't enjoy yourself. But if you like authentic Japanese food, this is the place. No frills. Though, make sure you carry either CASH or check.