Deliciosa! Delicious food! I can't recommend this place enough. The menu is extensive and…read moreeverything that I have tried here has been fantastic. The tamakes are outrageous good. The whole restaurant is adorable. There is a beautiful little koi pond in the middle of the restaurant. The whole decor is serene.

Authentic and with good deals for lunch, plus it is in a less chaotic part of Vila Madalenaread more

This is the best sushi restaurant that must exist outside of Japan. In a word, tonight's meal was…read moresimply sublime. This neighborhood spot in Vila Madalena doesn't look like much from the outside, and its modest interior also might not suggest the amazing fish that awaits, but let it be known, Tanuki is the best I've ever had. We saddled up to the sushi bar while 4 expert sushi makers handled each fish with delicate care; I loved getting a front row seat to the beautiful display of filets. We ordered sake, miso soups (drink it from the bowl, not with a spoon), and the Combinado de Sushi e Sashimi Individual platter (despite having no idea what fish would arrive, we found the order to be spot on). 18 pieces came out of which 10 were sashimi (mixed between salmon, tuna and another fish), 4 nigiri (salmon, tuna and a white fish), and 4 uramaki (salmon on the inside and rice on the outside with sesame seeds). After our eyes rolled back into our skulls (from being so blown away by the first bite), we added another 8 uramaki rolls (tuna) to the order. If you're looking for something safe, you should just copy our order and if you don't speak Portuguese, ask for the English menu! The fish was so freaking fresh it didn't have that fishy taste you often associate with, well, fish. It was tremendous. I also don't typically like salmon and I managed to scarf down every piece that was presented to me... and then want more. Other things to note: this place is small so might not be best for a large group (or perhaps call ahead) and we arrived without reservations and were easily able to grab 2 seats at the bar around 8:30pm. As for the meal, Jiro, you have your work cut out for you!

In town for the first time because of work and heard about the dominant Japanese community, so we…read morehad to try a sushi place. The decor was lovely. We didn't make a reservation, so we sat immediately in front of the line chefs / sushi masters which was fun and entertaining. There's an English menu or just watch as things come out and point to them! Everything was fresh and elegantly served.

Went to Jam today and was pleasantly surprised. I am a sushi lover but this place takes sushi to a…read morewhole different level. You do have the traditional stuff but we ordered a "Chef's creation" combo and it was absolutely superb. A must have is the salmon carpaccio - can't put into words how great this is. Totally recommend!

Normally I don't write reviews on Yelp. If you have an opportunity to be in São Paulo, and you…read morewant great Japanese dining, you want to come here. Saude and Kanpai

Absolutely the best place to have yakitori in the city. I got to know about this place when I used…read moreto live in São Paulo. Then my best friend, a Japanese living in Brazil, introduced me to this place and I never looked back!!! All their food is great but here's my "perfect meal": Yakitori: - Hassami Yaki (chicken thigh) - Tebassaki (chicken wing) - Nankotsu (chicken cartilage) - Shisso Maki (chicken kafta w shisso) - Okura (okra) Absolute must: Soboro Don (you absolutely must do this!!) Additional food: Takoyaki (octopus) Bonus points if you use their red spice flakes with the yakitori Enjoy!!!!

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.

A local said this is his favorite sushi restaraunt in town. In a nice neighborhood and the space…read moreis nicely decorated. Fun vibe with music playing at a low volume. He was able to get us the chef's bar where we let the chef choose everything. We were treated to so many delicious plates it's hard to remember all of them. While maybe considered expensive locally, it was actually very reasonable. Four people, 13 different servings, sake, beer, cocktails all for a total of $400 and change.

Iconic best sushi I've ever had!! (I'm from NYC) go to the sushi bar ask for Dennis! I've come here…read more5x my go to in SP

Serviço rápido e eficiente, ambiente agradável e a comida excelente! Drinks incríveis também…read more Recomendo!

The mini tekkadon was surprisingly good--I am not a fan of mayonnaise drizzled on raw fish, but the…read moreearthy toasted sesame seeds underneath the creamy sweet mayo balanced each other. The ramen... broth was too salty and the noodles too squishy and starchy. Very pretty set up, but this is not the ramen shop I am looking for.

Um dos melhores restaurantes que já fui na vida. Gostaria muito de elogiar o drink robusto, que…read moreexperimentei com a Ju no bar. Atendimento do Ivan e do Hernandes, excepcionais! O restaurante é realmente diferente de todos justamente pelo serviço; todos me parecem felizes e contentes com sua posição e condição de trabalho. A experiência Omakase foi marcada por sabores intrigantes e deliciosos, preparados por todos os chefs maravilhosos que nos cumprimentavam e sorriam. Sou concierge e indico sem dúvida a todos os meus hóspedes e NUNCA tive UM feedback negativo sequer.

We got the tasting menu and it was good but honestly fell short of expectations. My main qualm was…read morethat the fish tasted frozen and not fully thawed. My favorite dish was the tempura and crab cake in wasabi bechamel. Both were executed beautifully with the perfect crunch and bite. The cheesecake tofu dessert was a good end to our meal. Probably wouldn't return again as I've had other much better 1* Michelin Japanese meals.

If you are in São Paulo this is not to miss! Such a cool experience and great sushi! If you are a…read morefutbol fan it is just the coolest place, and even if you are not it is worth a stop. Prices are high by Brazilian standards but if you are used to eating in SF this will feel standard if not cheap for sushi. Great quality and wonderful service. We found it by chance after attending a game and it will definitely be our favorite meal in São Paulo and that includes our dining experience at Mani (1 Michelin Star). Do yourself a favor and come here!

So, Im a tourist. I like soccer. I like sushi. This is good sushi in a fantastic location…read more Despite being out of Uni, the view alone makes this place unforgettable.

I'm visiting a friend who lives in Sao Paulo, and she took me here as a must-try! The ambience is…read morean authentic Izakaya Experience, which made it really fun and special to dine here. (We don't have a place like this in DC, at least not yet). We ate in private area shared with another party. We didn't mind as it still felt separate from each other. Around the restaurant there are a lot of photos of Japan, and there was a displayed video of those Walk-tours of Japan on the tv screen. Overall a fun vibe! The food itself was very good. We enjoyed the katsu sando! Very crispy fried bread on the outside, juicy chicken inside. The sara udon was not your typical large noodle but rather pan fried noodle in sauce, so once submerged in the sauce the noodles turn from crispy to soft. It had a lot of good veggies and the squid and pork was tasty too. My favorite dish was the tempura udon. It was a classic dish, and it hit the spot for me. The sashimi bowl was good too, but I've had better. The pieces I had were bit dry and chewy, so it didn't taste very fresh; to be honest, it was not the best sashimi I've had. Good service as well! We got our drink orders and food rather quickly, aside from the tempura udon which came last. It is really busy - you sign up on the waitlist outside. But the line goes fast!

As far as to-go options go, this Izakaya has pared down its menu to have items that travel well…read moreeither for pick up at their window or delivery by numerous options. I got the Karaage Bento--tasty well seasoned boneless fried chicken pieces with finely shredded cabbage, garlic chives with egg, thinly slice marinated bamboo shoot, 2 pieces of tempura roll, kimchi, and sushi rice with a sour plum . I tried to order another bento next evening via food delivery but the restaurant had closed