Great ramen worth coming back to. The broth is deeply savory and balanced, they cook the noodles to…read morehave the perfect chew, and the chashu and toppings are thoughtfully executed. Nothing on the menu has disappointed me; their gyoza and karaage are especially great for sharing. There can be a crowd at peak times which makes things a little warm, but service moves briskly, and the energy feels appropriate for the quality and turnover. Ótimo ramen. O caldo é bem saboroso, eles cozinham o macarrão perfeitamente. Todo do cardápio é bom, especialmente os gyoza e o karaage. As vezes, tem muita gente, mas o atendimento é rápido com energia boa.

Giving this place four stars because the food was delicious. The service could've been a little bit…read morebetter, but that could be because of a language barrier. Highly recommend this it tasted like legit Ramen and the food was salted. It wasn't bland. Server was amazing but the bartender seemed a little snarky.

The wait to get seated was a bit longer than I expected…read more When I saw on the menu, I went straight for the tsukemen. I asked for the noodles to be undercooked and a bit hard when served. The noodles were undercooked a little, but not quite al dente, the broth was rich without being heavy, but could have been a bit hotter and the portion felt just right. In all, a very good meal, but not quite great enough for that 5th star in my mind. The place stayed busy and a bit noisy, but the service never strayed from being friendly and efficient. With drink, the total was just over R$100

Stopped by during the lunch hour and was quickly served a cold soda and given a menu. The choices…read moreall looked wonderful and my choice turned out to be delicious

Normally I don't write reviews on Yelp. If you have an opportunity to be in São Paulo, and you…read morewant great Japanese dining, you want to come here. Saude and Kanpai

Was wondering what our last meal would be in São Paulo, and this one was a great choice. It's been…read morea while since I've had good grilled Japanese food (a few places in the Bay Area and of course in Japan). I recommend trying a variety of each, since the skewers are all reasonably priced and small portioned. The roasted garlic, chicken teriyaki, and okra were among my favorite. I also tried the quail eggs, shiitake mushroom, asparagus wrapped in bacon, and beef (which was like ground meat). I only wish the shiitake was a little more grilled, it was undercooked. If you are more adventurous, they have different cuts of chicken and beef, and chicken hearts and livers if you like. If you are in a small group or by yourself, I recommend sitting in front of the grills (glass separates you from the smoke and sizzle) because it's fascinating to the watch the cooks rotate the meat, dip in the marinade, clip off the burnt parts with scissors, and manage the grill with all the busy orders flying in. They also serve oden, which you can see stewing right next to the grills, overflowing with broth and variety of vegtables. Other typical dishes, like sushi, yakisoba, miso shiro are all available as well, but I recommend to at least try some of the grilled items, since that's it's specialty. Note that they serve edamame as an appetizer, even if you don't order it but it gets added to the bill. Of course it's obvious this place is good, when the locals who patronize it are of Japanese decent, and it retains authenticity. The head chef can be seen working the customers, socializing and even serving. I will definitely return to this place when I get a chance.

First time, won't be the last time - what I ate, I can not pronounce at this point in time - it was…read morevery tasty - perfect noodles and the pork was, melted in my mouth - this place was really good and I had a gr8 time

I thought Brazil would be all blow and prostitution, but I'm sad to report it's not. This ramen is…read moresolid though, 10/10 for taste. I'm still happy I came to Brazil. Will return.

Meu Udon is definitely one of my favorites outside the US. Better than any place I've been to in…read morethe US as well (except for maybe a few in Oahu). The texture of the udon was perfectly al dente, and the broth was to die for. Great ambience as well for a big group and conveniently located in the Liberdade district. Definitely recommend if you're looking for some of the best udon in town! Você não se vai arrepender! Precisa provar esse lugar!

Experimentei 2 ramen diferentes, incluindo o prato chefe da casa. Mas a comida não impressionou,…read moremedíocre. Ouvi dizer que os bentos são melhores, mas não cheguei a provar. Ambiente é bonito, meio moderno, porém as mesas são atochadas uma perto da outra ao ponto de que seria melhor fazer tudo um grande balcão e dar espaço para as pessoas (e os garçons) se movimentarem. Falando neles, o serviço é bem fraco, boa sorte tentando conseguir a atenção de um deles. E os 10% já vem incluso mesmo assim. Recomendo pular esse estabelecimento.

Food was ok, the food took over 30 minutes to arrive service was mediocre at its bestread more

This is supposedly one of the best ramen houses in São Paulo, and because of that, this place gets…read morefilled up pretty quickly. Be prepared to wait or come early! Upon walking in, the establishment is bright and smartly decorated. Behind the bar, you can see the ramen chefs working their magic into each bowl. The ramen itself is decently priced (definitely cheaper than the US!), though I was a little disappointed that their tonkotsu ramen wasn't really made from tonkotsu broth, but rather, it was salt or soy based. That being said, it was more than enough to satisfy my ramen craving.

The best way to cure a São Paolo cachaça ressaca is to brave a ride on the metro to Liberdade. From…read morethe square, down the road with the oriental lights across the bridge, then a little further on the right side is Aska. Note the "oh, this is gonna be good" vibe when you enter for the first time. It's been a family-run Liberdade staple for many years and is usually packed with locals at most times of the day. At lunch there may be a wait, however the Maitre-D flips tables fast. Aska serves up big bowls of delicious Ramen and Beef/vegetarian gyozi. Food comes fast, and udon noodle refills are often necessary. Chimchi, cold pickled vegetable salad is also tasty. Goes along well with an agua com gas or Guarana Antarctica. Prices are reasonable for what you get. "Ressaca? Que ressaca??" - Brazilian you

Had lunch here today. I'm kind of a Ramen snob after living in Japan for 15 years, but wanted to…read morefind a restaurant that served Ramen near where I live, versus going all the way out to Liberdade. I searched about 8 Japanese restaurants in the area, and Koban was the only one providing Ramen (Lamen). I was nicely greeted at the door and provided a table for one. The waiter brought a lunch menu and standard menu. I chose to have the Shoyu Lamen (Soy Ramen) and a beer. When ordering, I asked the waiter that my Lamen be very hot, and he acknowledged While waiting for my Lamen, they brought out a small appetizer that was thinly sliced salmon resting in a soy based sauce and garnished with green onion. This was quite good. My Lamen arrived and the temperature was warm to hot, but definitely not really hot. It appeared it had been sitting for a little while before it got served to me as the surface of the broth began to coagulate. While eating the lamen, I found egg shell still attached to the boiled egg, and the pork slices were tough. There were also too many mushrooms placed in the bowl. The broth was quite good. Traditionally, one will drink the broth right out of the bowl in Japan. Unfortunately, the bowls used were ornate and one would not be able to drink the broth out of the bowl, as the broth would spill out the sides of the bowl where it was uneven. Also due to the ornate nature of the bowl, there wasn't enough broth. I like it when the broth is near the brim of the bowl. I may try eating here again, but would not repeat ordering lamen. The dishes from the sushi bar that came out to other tables looked beautiful, ornate and delicious. The staff provided good service and the restaurant had good atmosphere.

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.

It's not bad... We went here at night and to be totally honest we didn't feel that great about the…read morerelative safety of the neighborhood we were in. It felt a bit sketchy. Something to keep in mind if you're considering going here and you're a visitor. Other than that, the food is pretty standard izakaya fare- not that much of a Brazilian influence from what we could tell. And we're very familiar with the genre (tons of these in the NYC) so we knew what to expect. The food is pretty tasty and the service was pretty good. The restaurant kinda feels like you walked into someone's kitchen which is pretty interesting. But overall we've actually had much better Japanese food. So there's that. But not a bad option if you're looking for something completely different in São Paulo.