Great little sushi bar in Leblon, bit pricey but it is in Leblon. Food was excellent and my saki…read morewas over filled both times. Sure we will be back again. Seats outside were a little uncomforatable so moved indoors.

Sushi you say? I ordered the sushi deluxe and was…read morepleasantly surprised with how fresh the food was! The ambiance was a little dark but very romantic. I recommend getting the watercress gin and tonic ... they're highly addicting!!!

Really good food. The wait staff overcharged us 300 realis and added dishes. The food was amazing…read morebut ensure to make sure they don't add multiple dishes to your check

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!

This place has horrible food. We ordered so much stuff too and everything was awful. The ramen…read morereally lacked seasoning / flavor and the pork was dry. The sashimi was the worst I've ever had. It was tough and not fresh. The pork belly bao was not even pork belly and instead was shredded dry pork with a chewy bao bun. The fried chicken appetizer was not good either. Every single thing we ate was bad! On top of that, the prices are very expensive! The only grace I can give this place is that the restaurant is cute and nicely designed.

We loved it here so much. A charming little gem, we liked it better than Manekineko. The food was…read moresome of the best sushi we have ever had. The service was outstanding. Our waitress was so lovely. They even brought us a "chefs creation" for free to try out one of his new custom sushi rolls. The veggie soba noodles were one of my favorite things. Definite spot to eat if you are in Rio and want to have something other than Brazilian. Food.

It is no longer open. Closed for years! Very disappointing we walked for a long way!…read more Please update your restaurant suggestions!

This is my favorite sushi restaurant in Rio! The atmosphere is intimate, the food and drinks are…read moreamazing, and the service is top notch. I have been here 3 times in the past month. Every time I come here I order both of the namesake rolls. They are delicious and the fish is so fresh! The hot dishes are also excellent. As far as drinks go, I typically get a different cocktails every time and have never been disappointed. Sometimes it can take a small while to get your drinks if they are busy, but that's understandable. Make sure to make a reservation as they are almost always packed!

For Rio, this is probably one of the best places to get sushi. The quality is good and service is…read moreprompt. The menu has some interesting dishes including some specialties like fatty tuna and A5 wagyu. I ordered the 20 piece chef's selection which was enoungh for me for lunch. I'm a little disappointed that Rio doesn't get a lot of variety in fish so my plate was mostly variations of tuna and salmon. They were pretty good but don't expect to see more exotic fish. The price was expensive for Rio but not too bad if you're paying with a strong foreign currency.

This place was quaint and charming. Set up like a traditional Japanese sushi bar where people sit…read moreall around one main area where the servers walk and the chefs work at one end. Service was wonderful, our server was kind and understanding that our portuguese was little. Missing for the photos is our mini chirashi bowls which were beautifully set and tasted incredible. Our meal also featured two miso soups in heavy stone bowls. The miso was one of the best I have ever had. The level of umami was perfect, there were scallions and asked if we preferred tofu or with tofu - I prefer without so I loved that they did this. We also ordered the fatty salmon belly that was topped with lemon zest. It elevated the level of fresh ness and gave the fish a wonderful citrus aroma. They gave us a yuzu dipping sauce with candied ginger, fried shallots and I forget what else but it was THE BEST. I have NEVER had a sauce presented to me like that before. It paired phenomenally with the fish. Next up the Shikoku oysters 6 on the half...wow amazing it had been months since I indulged myself into some oyster these were magnificent. Overall incredible meal, pricy to match the area but quality was above and beyond; I would come here again 1000% my only down fall was that they didn't have omakase and they didn't have many of the item on the menu- to which I was utterly surprised & disappointed hence 4 stars. Wish sushi spots in Rio had more variety of fish instead of the classic salmon, tuna and, tilapia. Definitely would recommend!

The decor is fairly chic (though the center tables are pretty boring). The place looks really cool…read moreand appears to have an authentic dry aging fridge for the fish (which first made me think this place would offer high quality and authentic food). They were sold out of absolutely everything (that you'd want to order anyway) when we came. None of the good cuts of fatty tuna, no toro, no churro, no sea urchin, etc. All of our first choices from the menu were unavailable, which they only let us know while we were ordering. They didn't even have wasabi (which they charge you for anyway), how on Earth does a Sushi restaurant run out of wasabi???How can they properly make any sushi without a key ingredient? From what they did have: the salmon belly, tamago, and scallop were just OK. The Kobe dumplings were not good at all, tasted like cheap meat. No way they're actually made with Kobe beef. Cocktails were decent though, and a bit boozy. Prices were OK for the neighborhood. Might've been 2/5 but I'm guessing I caught them on a bad day, and I'm inclined towards generosity.

The best option is to choose the a la carte menu. The…read morestand-outs are the rolls that come with different and tropical ingredients such as lemon and passion fruit. The presentation of the dishes catches your attention instantaneously with the variety of forms and colors. The shiitake mushroom comes in a bowl of fire! The atmosphere is standard. It's pricey, but you can get a lot of discounts on special occasions if you're a part of the "Manekineko Club" or if you search for vouchers on discount websites. Overall, the experience is definitely worth it. I'm a fan!

Very good food, excellent service, cute location with great vibes. The price for all the food we…read moregot was amazing. We did the rodizio and allowed them to give us all the chefs specials.

I think the term "fast" is extremely over rated. I had the…read morechance to go to multiple locations and every single one of the, it takes a very very long time to be served. The food is good, but it is not worth the waiting time.

What a find! One of the reasons I LOVE yelp so much! I would have never found this place. We found…read morea perfect little table outside, great for people watching, the service was super friendly and it was just relaxing. I had two beers, my boyfriend had two cokes , we ordered 7 different things and the tab was only only about 90R$ which is about $32 American and it was so yummy. What a steal! I would definitely come back here for so tasty sushi!

You wouldn't know it just by its appearance (or name), but Bar do Lado offers a sushi menu outside…read moreof their standard fare and it's quite good! For those wandering along the beach, looking for a spot to grab a drink or bite to eat after sunset, this corner spot is a great option. And because they're connected to a hotel, they're often open when many other restaurants are closed. My favorite part is that you can sit outside on a cushioned bench (same side of the bench for the romantic ones) and still see the water and the mountains off in the distance (during the daylight). I've gone for dinner and lunch and while the menu never changes, it's a solid, convenient spot for those in Leblon. My friend and I went for dinner and enjoyed a caipivodka (I recommend the caipiruby if you like berries). The meal was sashimi, niguiri, and temaki but for those of you craving un-Japanese items, there's a full and totally opposite menu for you to enjoy (hamburgers are great, I hear). Go because it's convenient and beautifully located, but don't go expecting a busy scene or anything like that.

Only 3 stars purely on the time we went. Think if we went later It would be much better.. Kicks off…read morearound midnight they say.. Free wifi and a good crowd watching drinking hole. Snacks are pretty good too :)

Yum! We had the sushi 46 platter. A great variety of all the popular sushi. Having lived in Japan…read morebefore, we really loved the feel of the restaurant, the staff, and the way they prepared the sushi. It's not the best sushi we've ever had. Compared to Japan: 7 of 10. Compared to most other sushi places: 8 of 10. They should offer more wasabi with the sushi that is served. The food came out quickly, and they did great at busing the tables as you finished each cup and plate of food. They even offer a small two roll appetizer as you wait for your food. Always nice when you're hungry. Bathrooms were clean, and with true Japanese style, have toothbrushes and toothpaste in the bathroom. The caipivodka I had was great, with maracujá: wish they had one or two better choices for drinks like Kettle One or Captain Morgan. All they offered was Absolute for vodka. They accept credit cards. Thumbs up.

Awful. White tuna…read more Soggy 'crispy' rice. Salmon nigiri with tons of rice and barely any salmon. I gave up after the appetizers and just left. A complete waste of calories and an awful waste of money and time. Then again, I should have known when it was empty and every other sushi place in Ipanema packed. Avoid this place.