The lamen trend has finally arrived in São Paulo and one can easily find lists online recommending the "best" place to have a good bowl of lamen. If that is what you want - a good enough bowl of lamen in some new place with an hour long queue at the door and bad service - you are fine, just go to any of the places that show up in those kind of lists.
However, the best lamen in São Paulo is served in this cozy izakaya in the neighborhood of Jardins.
Mini Bueno is a hidden gem that need to be discovered, appreciated and shared with those who dare to go beyond the trendy places and have real experience. After dinner, ask Claudia for a soju caipirinha and the mic for the karaoke, because you will certainly feel like singing. read more