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

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.

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.

We had a tasting menu since it was the easiest thing to order as our party didn't really speak…read morePortuguese. Food was pretty average. It was neither Thai nor Brazilian. Just a mix of random dishes. Probably would not return again.

For someone that has no idea what real Thai food is. The shrimp appetizer was microwave quality and…read morethe chicken curry too salty. No flavor. On the contrary great service and ambience.

On a Sunday afternoon, Liberdade is a veritable paradise of all things Asian street food and other…read morevibrant street action. The area gets packed and it makes for a great afternoon. If you're looking to skip the comida de rua though, I recommend heading to Tanka for their belly-filling buffet. To find the restaurant, look up, it's on the 2nd floor of what appears to be a hotel. There's a balcony where people may be eating, so that should give it away. While I'm not a buffet person, the spread here is pretty amazing and fresh. You can enjoy savory noodles, sushi, meat skewers, fried rice, desserts (hello, mochi and froyo). There's plenty to fill up on, especially if you have a hankering for carbohydrates.

For those of you that are looking for a decent place to fill your stomach, i would definitely…read moresuggest that you visit Tanka. It is located smack in the middle of Liberdade, right across Liberdade Square (Praça da Liberdade) and the Liberdade Metrô Station (Line 1-Blue). It is actually located on the second floor of a hotel, but out on the front of the building is a noticeable sign that explains the pricing of the buffet. It is an Asian buffet (a mix of Chinese, Korean and Japanese offerings), complete with a whole variety of textures and styles. There is even a section dedicated for fried/skewered foods and a noodle bar (udon/ramen) Along with the food, there is also a dessert bar which is included in the price. Another welcome feature of this place is that you can pay about R$8 (around US $2.55 in today's conversion rate) for unlimited drink refills (soft drinks and ice tea). Those of you that have been in Brasil know that drink refills are not the norm here, so it is a relief that you won't have to keep spending money on more drinks The place is pretty big: there is the main dining area, an outdoor patio and a separate indoor area for a more private setting. Even so, you can definitely expect a huge crowd at almost any hour which you might visit Most of us that have experience with Asian buffets in the States may have come across those that are dirty or something off. To me, Tanka is pretty clean, well-run and the most important part... the food didn't seem funky and overdone. i actually went tonight to eat with a friend and there was this Chinese dish made with squid, peapods and carrots. Oh man, it was pretty fresh, lightly seasoned and with crunchy peapods... definitely my favourite offering of the night Tanka may not be cheap and perhaps not the best buffet in São Paulo, but i have nothing really to complain about here

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.

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.

Came primarily for the merch but attracted by the menu. Lots of cute decorated food items. A bit…read moreconfusing if it's your first time. You have to go to the back and order at the register. Service is decent but language can be an issue if you are not fluent in Portuguese. Overall a good experience.

When I found out there was a place that sold Hello Kitty food and desserts, I knew I had to make an…read moreeffort to stop here. There are two places in Liberdade - one just has the desserts w/ a few food items and the other has a fuller food and dessert menu. I went to the smaller location when I was on a tour where it was just me and my guide. The place is narrow and built to walk upstairs where you'll have a few different areas to sit. In one of the upper level rooms, you'll find a cozy room that has a tiny window displaying some of their sweet Hello Kitty and friends treats like slices of cake, brigadeiro, macarons, biscoitos, ice cream, and more! I of course had to get a few fun macarons and an ice cream in a sugar cone. I didn't eat the macarons until a few days after (not on purpose, but I was trying to save them for later in the day but it ended up being longer cause I typically don't crave sweets and they were so cute, it was hard to eat them right away). They still tasted good when I bit into them - still soft and tasted good - their faces kind of melted off and transferred to the caixa they were in cause I had been packing them in my bag whenever I'd get out of my Airbnb as an emergency snack. The ice cream cone was everything I could ever want, lol. I loved the presentation and it was delish! They ask you if you prefer to have it in a cup or cone. É muito fofo! (see fotos) The location and time I went which was during the early afternoon had very few people inside. It was not crowded and we were able to check out most of the rooms. There are banheiros inside. This is a fun spot to check out with anyone who loves Hello Kitty and / or the Sanrio gang.

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.