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

This place makes me happy (except at Sunday lunchtime, when it is a madhouse)…read more Excellent empanadas, eat in or to-go, the best house salad and batidas with dates, coffee and milk! Lunch special for 24 is a great deal. Outside seating in the courtyard.

Very low quality and terrible service. Not worth it. Very pricey. Will never come back.read more

I was disappointed with this place which is extremely expensive for what it is and the service…read moreisn't as friendly as you'd expect from a "top rated" restaurant with very few clients on site. Definitely not going back.

A cheap, healthy and delicious lunch option in the Pinheiros neighborhood that can't be beat. Yes,…read morethe food is Vegan, but, no, you won't leave hungry. Between the bottomless salad bad and the hearty main courses you'll always leave happily and healthily satisfied. I'm also a big fan of their home made iced tea. The only downside (other than not serving meat) is that they only offer two main course options per day, but you can usually check them out on their insta account or the chalk signboard outside before committing.

Fantastic food! We stumbled upon this resturant by accident and were very pleased with the food and…read moreservice. We had visited a few vegeterian places in vila madelena and this was by far the best!

I keep coming back here. It's one of my go-to lunch places. The buffet has a wide variety that…read morealways changes and the smoothies and lassis are really nice. I am half Indian so I think the spicing has a familiarity of home even though it's all done with a Brazilian twist. You won't leave hungry.

Atmosphere is nice and cozy, service is really slow…read more Portions are reasonable, not too big and not too small. Juices are served in a pitcher, you can share with someone. Menu is provided by an ipad where you can see the pictures and prices and the list of items they serve. There is no parking on the street, valet is provided.

It is one of favorite place to eat meat in São Paulo!!!…read moreExcellent atmosphere and best of all excellent excellent meat! My recommendation is vacio, with Mix salad and the parrilero rice!!! It is a must go in São Paulo!

If you've got out-of-town visitors and you're looking to show them a laid-back Brazilian time with…read moregrilled sausage and 600ml beers, Quitandinha should be at the top of your list. This resto-bar is ideally located in Vila Madalena, and while there's a number of similar-looking places to choose from, Quitandinha won't steer you wrong. The sausage we got came with a side of sliced bread and a bowl of chopped veggie vinaigrette. The bottles of Original beer came expertly cold and 3 turned into 6. If you're looking for a crowd, this is a great spot to hang out and people watch. Lucky guests can snag an outdoor table, and those who don't either hang out on the sidewalk or grab a table indoors. Perfect for a snack and happy hour.