I lived in Sao Paulo for 5 months. All I wanted was some Thai food…read more Someone recommended Tian to me, and much to my delight, we ended up moving into Itaim, just a few blocks from it! First off, this is legit Thai. The dishes are authentic and delicious. They have wonderful cocktails. They have lots of vegetarian options!!! We frequented this restaurant several time during our stay in Brasil. The food was always delicious, though the service would range from fabulous to nonexistent. A few times my veggie tom kha soup had to be sent back because it arrived with chicken in it. (And trust me, we ordered in Portuguese.) However, despite the occasional mistakes, and the occasional rude server, we still loved the restaurant. They have great lunch specials as well! A must try if you love Thai.

Well, the first time I went here I was impressed by the ambiance and the chic decor. I went with a…read morecouple friends and we ordered four plates, the only one that stood out was the lamb curry. I am big fan of Thai food and was really looking forward to those bold flavors. The experience was nice but nothing special. My husband and I decided to go back this weekend so I could determine if maybe it was just the chef that night that didn't deliver what was expected. Honestly the environment is so relaxing it's hard not to want to dine here. We tried to order the lamb curry and they "were out". We thought okay this is opportunity to order some completely different plates. We ordered the duck curry and efu noodles. The food arrived and the curry looked and smelled delicious, as soon as we took our first bite we both agreed it was lacking that tangy kick , it had the spice but nothing else, barely even any flavor. We were surprised because it smelled so good! We asked for lime and salt to add ourselves which made it much better. The noodles were so so and overall I was a disappointed and we probably won't be coming back but I will say the restaurant is beautiful, relaxing, and romantic and the staff is very warm and helpful. They just need to get a chef that contributes to the wonderful setup they have there.

On the second floor of the wine store Grand Cru, the small, but cozy restaurant provides exactly…read morewhat it promises. The menu is short, but with great variety, going from the very traditional asian dishes, such as Vietnamese rolls, to the Michellin Star dish: corn tostadas with tuna tartar. The belly pork was tender with the perfect amount of fat. The steak was cooked with perfection.

An excellent Sushi-inspired, Japanese-themed restaurant that brings bold ideas and flavors and will…read moregive you a different look and taste compared to other sushi places peddling more traditional fare. The tasting menu is well worth your time and investment. Favorites include the ceviche, the urimaki foie gras, and the salmon with truffle oil - if you love truffle oil (and you should) definitely check this out. Your mouth will not be sorry.

Tantra is a fun and exotic place to go. You can choose to make your own food (some kind of fusion…read moreMongol). You basically have a huge selection of ingredients that you put in the bowl and then give it to be cooked. Fun environment and huge so you can actually bring some larger groups!

Good but not awesome…read more Food was decent but overpriced for what it is. Service is mediocre. Waiter would not know much, we told him which beer would pair well with the food we asked. He would answer "pilsen beer is the most ordered". Price is comparable to Sao Paulo's good restaurants. So I'm holding 3 stars.

"Make it yourself" type of place where you order your ingredients and they cook them for you, with…read morea few preset recipes you can choose from. Ordered "Meat with Curry" and "Thai Shrimp" (preset recipes from their menu) online - both were reasonably fresh but wholly unauthentic. Everything's mixed up together but they claim you can comment up to get your protein on the side. First dish was something like 92% rice/veggies, 8% meat. Could not taste curry or the claimed coconut milk that goes with it at all. Shrimp came mostly in a ginger-based sauce and decent amount of shrimp, but not spicy at all! Not a tiny bit! Felt more like normal everyday Brazilian food, not bad, but not special either.

From the owner: Restaurante interativo de culinária asiática.Com opções de pratos tailandeses, chineses, indianos,…read morejaponeses.Também tem pratos saudáveis de baixa caloria, sem carboidratos, vegetariano e sem glúten.

Food was fabulous! Servers were well beyond friendly! It was so good, I ate here twice in one…read moreweek during my visit to São Paulo from California, United States. i got engaged here too.

This place is reasonably priced, the WiFi was reliable the one time I used it, but the food is…read morereally good. Every dish I've tried I've loved. I've taken friends here too, and they've always reported that their meals were delicious. The staff is also very friendly and will provide an English-language menu upon request.

Food was delicious. Cocktails great but not exceptional. Service is OK. It gets pretty packed on…read morefriday evenings.

This place has a really cool vibe, friendly staff, tasty food and an interesting selection of craft…read morebeers. The clever branding and decor lend to a decidedly hipster feel, like many cafes in Sydney and Melbourne. The calamari is highly recommended and I agree. The chef generously provides two slices of bread for soaking up the delicious sauce. A must have entrada. The Ruaa salad is tasty and full of texture. This is a good spot to stop for lunch on a sunny São Paulo day.