One thing that's different about mall food in Brazil versus America is that it's actually FOOD…read more * * * I didn't take much pictures because the setting was dark. But here's for a great description: Imagine walking into a jungle made of wood and hay coming down from the ceiling as an entranceway. Then, once you enter the restaurant, you look up to see a million little stars shining down on you... For the FOOD: I cannot even begin to accurately describe each of the plates we've had. A mini little egg wrapped in salmon like a tiny gift. Tuna with the meltiest eel variation... For the DRINKS: Two things you cannot simply skip: the lychee pink martini with egg white froth & the cinnamon stick old fashioned inside a mug Also, I suggest water with gas and a shot of lemon on the side - it cleanses your palate so you can truly have the best tasting experience!!! ***DISCLAIMER: I am not 100% sure about the actual translations because it was all in Portuguese but I attempted to describe it as such that my taste buds caught ;)

I was skeptical when I realized Kitchin was a Japanese fusion restaurant--I am a classic sushi nut…read moreand think most fusion restaurants over drive their vision onto pristine ingredients that need only humble, discreet presentation to showcase their food. But then, there is Kitchin. The decor was dim, hipster cool. I am told the weekends require formal attire, and the wait becomes 2 hours as the social elite overrun this place. I asked if they had, then quickly ordered the Sayuri peach blossom unfiltered sake--I adore this pink unfiltered sake. But it is challenging to find outside Japan and it spoils quickly once opened. So to find this in Brazil, in pristine condition and at this price point (given favorable exchange rate). It was a exquisite find. Ended up buying the entire bottle. Here is a list of food we consumed: Salmon belly temaki with sea salt and black truffle flakes--it takes a few moments of chewing for the salty assertive truffle to meld with the emulsion of salmon belly. When it does, alchemy happens. Salmon tartare with scallops and black truffle infused oil--the delicate sweetness of scallop pairs exceptionally well with the richness of salmon. Uni with garlic and truffle infused oil on rice cracker. The crisp cracker adds textural interest while the oil rounds off any mineral edges from the sea urchin while adding velvety mouthfeel to the bite. Tuna tartare with Shoyu pearls (like boba)--mild clean tuna gets a pop of umami from the Shoyu pearl. Tuna aburi with panseared foie gras--not normally a fan of torched tuna, however the foie gras adds a decadent emulsion of delicious nutty umami to an otherwise insipid nigiri bite. Tuna and salmon tartare with panko crumbs--not typical maki. These cubes got Brazilian flair as the panko echoed farofa. More tuna aburi with foie gras emulsion--because we had to. Brazilian king mackerel marinated like Saba--Kitchin's tropical take on my favorite chirashi staple. Diver scallops with shoyu pearls and Brazilian snapper. The lean, mild snapper was overshadowed by the previous flavor bombs of the evening. In hind sight, we should have opened the procession of food with this fish. Thinly sliced tako (octopus) carpaccio with sea salt, truffle flakes and oil. This was a delectable dish. Cooked prawn nigiri was par. No more, no less. The headliner of the evening oddly enough, was the mind-expanding, flavor fireworks show that was unagi. Cascading, symphonic notes of sweet, savory caramelized fattiness, earthy fish funkiness that cycled repeatedly even after you've swallowed the bite. We ordered a second pair and it was almost as good as the first go around! Nutella and Matcha Mochi--once again, par. Stuffed to the gills, soused after consuming the entire bottle of sake. I was schooled on the potential of Japanese fusion. Kitchin is now of my list of must visit places whenever I am in Sao Paulo. Sincere thanks to Joao, my favorite Sao Paulo socialite for sharing this very special place with me. Itadakimasu! Respect and profound gratitude.

The service was quick and attentive. Maybe too quick! Let me explain…read more I am used to waiting a moment between items being brought out as the chef hand crafts each platter of sushi. This meal came out rapid fire. Yes, it was a prix fixe. But it gave the impression that the items were already prepared and the servers were merely inundating our table with as many items as they could possible fit! The food was alright. But they incorporated cream cheese to much of it, which was a gross disappointment for me. Given that I can get similar items to order at a lower price elsewhere, I will pass on this place next time.

5 star for a great sushi experience at a reasonable price…read more A coworker recommended this restaurant while I was in São Paulo for work. Since it was walking distance from my hotel I gave it a try and now I am very glad I visited Mori Otha. I decided to do the "balcao" option which is an all you can eat option seating at the sushi bar with premium roll selections. I allowed the sushi chef to follow their sushi sequence. All sushi rolls, sashimis and nigiris were delicious and throughly explained and presented. My absolute favorite was the Gunkan Kudama, I asked them to make more of that one and they had no problem in making them again for me. Can't wait to go back and enjoy this place again.

This is the best sushi restaurant on the block. Casual, but also contemporary and clean, Ozushi is…read moremy go-to when I don't want to stray too far. This neighborhood spot is great for a date night or random night and if you're dining solo, you can pull up a chair at the sushi bar. The fish quality is consistently fresh and I'm particularly drawn to the simple uramaki tuna roll. Also great is the lightly seared tuna sashimi with sesame seeds. For lunch, Ozushi offers an a handful of executive specials, where for a fixed price you get a sampling of many dishes. For dinner, I've also seen them offer rodizio, which is an endless array of selected dishes. Similarly, you can order a la carte from the menu and there's a range of sushi dishes to hot, prepared plates.

What a fantastic surprise, we had such an amazing time when the chef brought us whatever he…read morerecommended. We left totally happy and whenever we are back in Sao paolo we will stop there!

TATÁ Sushi has two locations in São Paulo, and we visited their Pinheiros restaurant. It was a…read morefantastic experience from beginning to end and easily deserves five stars. We ordered the Miso Eggplant, Truffled Salmon Carpaccio, Shimeji and Shiitake Combo, Tuna Crispy Rice, Beef with Garlic Chives, and a large Sushi and Sashimi Combo. Everything was excellent. The Miso Eggplant was especially memorable--rich, incredibly flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The sushi and sashimi were clearly high-grade and exceptionally fresh. The service was just as impressive as the food. Paulo, our server, was attentive, friendly, and helped make the evening even more enjoyable. Kudos to him! Our total was R$607 for four people, including four appetizers, one entrée, the larger sushi and sashimi combo, two mocktails, soda, and water (no dessert or alcohol). Considering the quality of the ingredients, excellent preparation, and outstanding service, we thought it was a very good value. TATÁ Sushi is an excellent choice for anyone looking for high-quality Japanese food in São Paulo. We would gladly return!

This is by far one of the best Japanese restaurants outside of Japan. Amazing cuts of sashimi and…read morejust overall well done.

From the owner: Sushis e Sashimis, Rodízio, A la Carte, Sushi bar (omakase), Teppanyakiread more

This place is gorgeous. The ambience in here is classy, calm, and elegant. They have a piano man…read moreupstairs playing live music which sets the tone even more. The service was spectacular! Quickly provided our food after ordering. They were very attentive to our needs. The food was AMAZING. Great sushi- some of our favorites being the truffle sashimi and the waygu slices. Will be back and recommending this place.

Delicious food, great selection of drinks, amazing service. Love that they also have live music and…read morethat the restaurant is open for dinner on Sundays. Great ambiance for a date or a medium sized group dinner. Will recommend!

Wasn't expecting much from this last minute place, but it exceeded expectations. Great…read moreneighborhood spot if you need your sushi fix! And inexpensive! A Quick Note I judge restaurants by how well they execute their own mission. A neighborhood gem and a Michelin-caliber destination can both earn five stars for entirely different reasons.

I was the first person in the restaurant about 20 minutes after it opened. About eight staff…read moremembers visible. Service was prompt (as it should be in an empty restaurant). I ordered sushi and some sort of hot roll. Both dishes arrived promptly and were SO delicious. The portions were generous and everything was extremely flavourful. Prices felt a bit high, but the quality and presentation justified it. Great experience. I would return.

I have tried several sushi places here in the Sao Paulo Brazil city and all have been pretty good…read more The Emporio Santa Maria stood out amongst the rest as the space is beautiful and spacious. The service was also top notch and they were amazingly responsive to all our request and ordered food. All the sushi we ate was fresh and cut well. I especially liked the fatty tuna which was exceptional. Another great thing about being in Brazil is that compared to prices in the US it was an absolute steal. I would have easily paid $400 for the sushi we ate and it was all high quality. I am certainly visiting this sushi restaurant again when I am back.

The food at this establishment was overpriced and not so good. You already made a comment about the…read moreEmporio restaurant, and now I've been able to confirm. Firstly, the food is very time consuming and not very good, as the tables are already cleaned and my colleagues seated at the table cleaning a table. The smell of the detergent used was horrible. In conclusion, I would not recommend this restaurant.

Very nice atmosphere, great food and reasonable prices. I've been to several sushi places around…read morehere and this is one of the best.