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!

We enjoyed terrific sushi dinners. The service was great and the atmosphere pleasant. I had their…read moreall-you-can-eat, choose-whatever-you-want, plus dessert, deal. The sushi was fresh, varied, and delicious. It helps if one in your party speaks Portuguese. We will return!

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

If you're in Rio and want sushi - you have to try Sushi Leblon. It's always been super trendy and…read moreit's still pretty lively. The restaurant was packed when we arrived for dinner. The service was on point and quick. The food didn't disappoint! I would go back just to people watch and have their mushroom dish!

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.

We, my wife and I, visited Benkei on a Sunday afternoon to enjoy their sushi buffet. The offerings…read moreinclude a variety of fresh sushi, rolls, hot dishes, and salads. We had salmon sashimi brought to the table. Everything seemed fresh, and was tasty, but nothing was extraordinary - after all this is, for the most part, a buffet. Whenever we visit Rio, we try to make it stop at one of the Benkei restaurants. Prices are more than fair and the menu is ample. This one in Shopping Metropolitano stands out because of the restaurant itself. It has more space than the other Benkei restaurants, and offers seating on a really nice outdoor terrace. It's a good place to come if you want a sushi fix and you're really hungry.

Good quality with all you can eat for 65 BRL, the sashimi is fresh and the ambience feels good plus…read morethe place looks great. If you are early make sure to grab some oysters, but hurry, they go faaaaaaast....