The best sushi in Rio was in with out a reservation and where seated at the end of the where's we…read morecould see the bartender and sushi chefs in action Excellent food and great service

Amazing sushi and seafood selections. Priced right Recently…read morereceived Michelin recognition. Reservation recommended.

Asian fusion with great service and interesting menu options. Interior and exterior are designed…read morewell and reflect the quality of food you will be getting. We dropped in and got the outdoor seating and people watched as we enjoyed our meal.

I stopped by Pabu Izakaya with two partners in crime for dinner. We were in the mood for some…read moreJapanese food and Pabu was recommended in my Brazil guidebook. We sat outside on the front patio. After ordering some sake and a Brazilian beer, I went with the chicken kaarage. This classic dish always delivers and it didn't disappoint at Pabu. It was served with a nice dipping sauce. While not a large portion, it was a yummy dish. Service was standard. If you're looking for some Japanese fare in Rio, check out Pabu!

Sushi night in Rio. Nice place. English menu but no English spoke. Service was excellent and the…read morefood was delicious. Ordered the miso soup and it comes out in bowl versus the usual cup. Everything was good and I'll be back.

Very good sashimi, good sushi, cocktails AAA+++, tepaniaki ok. Steak good, tune way overcooked…read more Nice atmosphere.

My wife and I experienced Naga for the first time and LOVED it. Located in a super-upscale mall in…read moreBarra da Tijuca, this restaurant is really excellent. First off, this is the freshest fish we've had in Rio in the last 20 years. For me, this is the single biggest factor in a sushi spot. Also, the menu is ample - loads of hit and cool Japanese foods. We started with Hana Nira - garlic sprouts. Warm with lovely teriyaki-type sauce. Then, we had grilled octopus. It was really good...perhaps a bit chewy. Our main course was a Combinagi platter of sushi, sashimi, and rolls. Five types of fish were on this combo platter. Everything was tasty and terrific. Little to no wasabi on the sushi so you might request more wasabi if you really want that heat. For dessert, we had the creme brulee crepe with apples and ice cream. Amazing. The golden-buttery sauce was off the charts delicious.

Great atmosphere and really fresh tasting sashimi. The staff was really welcoming and were willing…read moreto give explanations about every plate. The prices were a little too salty but definitely worth it! A must go in Rio!

Amazing sushi in Brazil. We had the Roasted Sushi, Spicy Sushi, and the Salmon with Lychee…read more It was good to try sushi with a local fruit twist (passion fruit in the roasted sushi and lychee with the lychee salmons obviously). We also had the Brazilian Sake which was served in a very interesting overflowing square cup! The experience was fun, atmosphere was good, the food was healthy and really good and price was reasonable. We were surprised this place wasn't already on Yelp!

Great sushi spot for a group…read more We ordered the set of 100 pieces. Now let me be clear... this isn't top quality sushi, but it's good enough. No bad salmon/tuna here which can be an issue with lots of sushi spots. They also have plenty of sake options.

Just around the corner from the place my family was staying, this place was a pleasant surprise…read more The decor is clean but not fancy. But the rolls were amazing. We decided to order one more, and the sushi chef asked if he could surprise us; it was the best of several wonderful rolls.

This neighborhood sushi spot is my favorite. It's a no-frills, cozy, and very Japanese feeling kind…read moreof restaurant, so anyone after quality rolls is sure to be satisfied. While I wouldn't recommend a long taxi ride to enjoy this place, it's great for anyone in the Leblon neighborhood and is casual and good enough to enjoy a few times a week. I typically order the tuna nigiri along with the tuna temaki. You won't find creative rolls here, but the basics are fully covered. They also have hot ones like the crunchy salmon Philadelphia roll; but that's about as creative as it gets. Go with a friend, order some sake (or a capisake) and sit outdoors or inside the (air-conditioned) petite restaurant.

Excellent food excellent atmosphere excellent service. You must try this restaurant. Ramen is the…read morebest in town.

The best ramen in Rio guaranteed!!! This place serves authentic Japanese cuisine at affordable…read moreprices. The salmon onigiri was sweet and tasty. The ramen was exactly what we were craving after a long, rainy day. The owner came out and talked with us, very sweet and kind! We will definitely come back again. Thank you so much!

My friend recommended me this place so I had good expectations. I went on a Wednesday and…read moresurprisingly it was really crowded. The hostess was not friendly! We had to check with her several times if our table was ready, but she just kept saying that it wasn't without justifying what could be happening. It took us approximately one hour and half to finally get a table. At least they placed us in a really nice spot, almost like a private space, so we kind of forgave the delay, but not the hostess attitude. The food was really good!! I'm a vegetarian and there were a lot of options for me there, surprisingly very tasty. My friends ate the normal "rodizio" and were very pleased. The waiters were also very friendly, so I think I would come back.

Dinner on Monday : variety of fish!…read more: you pay a high price per person for a step-by-step menu, so we were pretty quite demanding on the excellence of everything. Though they were very good, I do not consider this was excellent. Servicio: very good Deco: big, sushi place Tip: you can come and try it for yourself! Cena el lunes : variedad de pescados! : es un restaurant donde abonas un pago total por persona y es por pasos, es caro así que teníamos más exigencia! Si bien fue muy bueno, no lo considero excelente. Service: muy bueno Deco: un lugar de sushi, amplio Tip: pueden venir y probar ustedes!

As mentioned in other reviews, the way this place works is you get 10 courses. But it's really an…read moreall-you-can-eat place as they allow you to repeat any previous courses you liked before they finally bring you dessert. You don't really order off a menu, they just start you off by asking about any dietary restrictions and then they just serve whatever they're serving. After that, the food comes out *quick*. Except for a couple of pauses in the action, the courses are brought out almost on top of each other. I wouldn't say that this place is a Japanese place. It's more Japanese fusion. They start you off with plates of sushi and sashimi, but it eventually started to include dishes like fried boar, a collection of ceviches, and (post-meal) they offer a Brazilian favorite - fried shrimp skewers. My personal favorites were the boar, smoked squid sashimi, the octopus ceviche, and the banana brulee desert; but all of the food they brought out was top notch. As of this writing, our meal came out to R$ 100/person, which is like $28. Hachiko is a tremendous bargain. It's located in downtown Rio and away from the tourist area, so I'd advise having someone there that is at least somewhat comfortable communicating in Portuguese. But other than that, I'd definitely advise having dinner here for anyone traveling to Rio.