I'm crushed! I had been told that this place was a hidden gem. I will admit that the food was very…read moregood, but the waiters and timing ruined everything! Half of the entrees came out first, then appetisers, and then when the rest of the main course did not arrive it wasn't because the food was slow, it was because the waiter totally forgot to put it into the computer! At the end of my night, the manager intercepted a duplicate order of half of the meal coming to my table because it had been made TWICE! The food tasted good, but I couldn't enjoy the night at all.

The dish we ordered is coconut milk with shrimp, fish and banana (Moqueca Amadeus) was one of the…read morebest dishes we had in Brazil. The service was excellent, they do speak a little English and are very friendly. Although the location of this restaurant is not easy to find (they hide underneath of trees), it worth eating there.

Great atmosphere, food was devine , exceptional service. Will definitely be back and highly…read morerecommend to anyone looking for fresh and great seafood. From the farm raised oysters to the giant red shrimp to the multiple fish dishes, something for everyone!

This place is fantastic! It's made to look and feel like a restaurant in São Paulo state's beaches…read more(the litoral), and it's actually very cool and not hokey. The food we had was outstanding. To start, we had the fresh oysters which totally trumped my previous favorites at O Catarina in Perdizes. Peixaria's are a must. We also had the muqueca and grilled fish (they have a rotation of them, served with banana farofa and pinto bean salad), and both were delicious. Great place for a casual dinner and also to bring visiting friends.

The food was great, lots of seafood options for a restaurant in the V. Madalena area. Muito Bom…read more;). Only reason they didn't get 5 stars is because I thought it was slightly overpriced

Tradicional "paulista" restaurant that lost its glamour. Still beautiful and spacious though…read more This time, my last time probably , we went on a Sunday evening, and soon noticed that staff was really tired. They literally forgot about us, although the restaurant had only few customers. "hello! We are not waving, but dying of hunger here " I wanted to say! Food was correct, as always good ingredients, large portions, well seasoned. However, sea food (and mainly the fish) was , for me , overcooked. Mussels of the appetizer were rubbery and tuna very dry. The delicate Cambucu Hake, my favorite fish, was bland even though cooked with paprika and creAm . Moqueca prawns also a bit to much cooked for my taste. We would stay for pudding and digestive, but service was so slow that we just asked for the bill. Lucky we had ice cream back home

Also ate at the Sao Paulo restaurant. Had the povo - octopus very tender and the crab appetizer…read moreagain. Tried the yogurt fish vg but I liked garlic onion one better. The bacalhau was best ever. Tender tasty delicious. This is a must try place.

This is another "por quilo" restaurant in Avenida Paulista area with a combination of good…read morelocation, high quality and variety in a pleasant atmosphere. There is only lunch service and depending on the time, it can be crowded with people standing on long lines. The buffet includes a salad bar, hot dishes and dessert corner and the options change daily. Pricewise there are cheaper restaurants of the same style in the area, but you get what you pay for: ingredients such as gravlax salmon, sea food and a good selection of cheese and cured meats are constant in the buffet. You can expect good service from very attentive waiters and the girls in the cashier will receive you with a big smile on your face and it does make a huge difference in the end. And to finish your lunch experience, help yourself with free of charge hot beverages which includes tea, coffee and hot cocoa. And make sure to try to chocolate dipped cookies.

Excellent cuisine, from entree to dessert! Really, a must visit if you are in the area!read more

This is a Korean restaurant in Bom Retiro neighborhood with the authentic Korean style barbecue…read more Each table is equipped with a charcoal grill and an exhaust system that might prevent you to leave the restaurant smelling like gogigui. Gogigui (barbecue in Korean) in is he main item in the menu, with different options (beef, chicken, pork, duck) for sharing, but other dishes are also available. We were in a group of 4 and none of us were in mood of having the barbecue. Moreover, we had a member trying Korean food for the very first time and another one who wasn't much into spicy food. Taking everything into consideration, we ordered 2 bowls of bibimbap and kimchi jjigae (stew with kimchi, tofu and pork). While waiting for the dishes to come, we were offered banchan (side dishes) which was okay. A portable stove was placed on the table for preparing the kimchi jjigae and all dishes were brought at once. Flavor-wise, everything was very tasty, but spiciness was an issue for the ones that were not really familiar to Korean food. But fortunately bibimbap was served with gochujang separately, so we managed to make and edible bibimbap for everyone's standards. In the end we realized that 1 bowl could be enough for the 4 of us. One curious thing happened while we were having our meal: a family with a child seated in a high chair had ordered the barbecue. We heard a scream all of sudden. The girl had put the hands over the hot grill! So one important piece of advice: make sure you keep an eye on children if you come here with your family.

Food is so so. Expensive. 6 pieces of Picanha for R$120. Bim…read morebim bap R$34. Owner, the lady was disinterested and the man was simply rude (Korean owner) - Perhaps they think I am Korean as I have an oriental face. They probably think negatively of me thinking I am a Korean refusing to speak Korean with them. I will not return. If one is selling BBQ in Brazil, you have to be original as the local standard, which is Brazillian BBQ (churrascaria) is pretty high. I was with my friend, a compatriot that has been living in Brazil for 50 years, He was not impressed either. If you receive good treatment from the restaurant owner, good on you. As for me, I will not return.

Seafood from a shopping mall restaurant?! Well, most of us would probably skip it... Well, don't…read moreskip Rufino's, their food menu is not as extensive as other restaurants at Morumbi Shopping, but they cater everyone, from raw oysters to beautiful fish cooked slowly in clay pots. Food: Couvert (fish escabeche): one of the best couverts at Morumbi Shopping. Escabeche is slightly seasoned and tender, and pickled onions and carrots are slightly sweet with a touch of vinegar. That paired up with a basket of freshly baked mini French rolls is pretty awesome. Tranche Hungaro: Generous chunks of sea bass, slowly cooked in crème, sweet paprika, and other spices, along with potatoes. Dish is cooked and served inside a clay pot. This serving feeds easily two people. Filet de Linguado Grelhado: Grilled sole fish, lightly seasoned with fresh herbs, served a lime wedge, and sautéed potatoes. Overall food is great, service is a tad slow and hard to get servers attention.

Everybody knows that Sao Paulo is the best city to eat great Japanese food outside Japan. I always…read morehad great experiences eating at Izakaya Issa, one of the best Japanese food I have already had (different from te sushi-sashimi we are use to). I have never been in Japan, but I heard that Izakaya Issa is very authentic and traditional. The ladies working there are always very friendly, and Dona Margarida Haraguchi, the owner, is so sweet and conversationist! The star dishes from the place is the octopus balls (really creamy and well-flavored) and the ramen!

An Izakaya is first and foremost a neighborhood bar that serves drinks and bar food. This place did…read morea great job making me feel welcome, offering me a menu in English as we greeted. There were certainly plenty of Japanese speaking customers mixed in with Portuguese. And I, the odd tourist, felt right at home. The bamboo shoot and shitake mushroom appetizers were delectable. The chicken broth ramen was insipid. The Gyukatsu Kare (breaded fried beef with curry sauce over rice) was better, but not the ultra crispy panko planks I've had in some places. Maybe it was because I ordered it at the end of the night. The Brazilian brewed cold sake was really good. Could hardly tell the difference from Japanese sake. But, the highlight of the dinner of Sanma Shio--grilled pike mackerel with sea salt. Inexpensive for Sanma, uber fresh, grilled crispy so that you could crunch up the head and tail! The service was prompt, efficient and very warm. Even the owner came by to chat several times. Arigato gozaimasu! Obrigado! Thank you.