Spicy Fish

Enjoyed a lovely dinner at Mee located in the Copacabana Palace. This Michelin restaurant serves…read moreJapanese cuisine à la carte or off a tasting menu. We opted for the tasting menu. I was grateful they gave me alternatives to the red meat courses. Our favorites were the sashimi, Wagyu, and dessert. Everything was delicious, and we left full. Definitely make a reservation. Seems like a location locals enjoy as well.

Michelin Star deserved! Located in the famous Copacabana Palace- Mee is the epitome of fine dining…read more Elegant decore, impeccable service, food presentation phenomenal - with and explosion tastes and textures. I did the à la cart option, next time I will do tasting menu.

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The Pool at the Copacabana Palace

Delirium Tap House

4.0(1 review)

0.7 km•Ipanema

•$$$

I've been a fan of the Delirium Café since 2014 and was very excited to see that Delirium Tap House…read moreopened up nearby. The Tap House is very different from the Café in several aspects: - Lots of seating, both inside and out. The patio probably has more seating than all of the Café, and there are lots of tables inside that can be pushed together, as well as a big round table. In short: this place is good for groups. You won't feel cramped. - 20 different beers on tap. Yes! They have what's available listed above the bar on a blackboard and in the menu on a printed sheet. - Food. Unlike the Café, which is mostly Brazilian and hamburgers, the food here is Asian fusion. You can find sushi, sashimi, and a bunch of other creations - but no burgers. We had the Bolinho Tai, and it was very tasty and unique. Next time I want to try the Coxinha de Pato, which I've never seen on a menu before, for that matter I've never even heard of a duck coxinha. - Liquor. They have a wide variety of liquor and specialty cocktails, a huge departure from the Café, which is beer-only. There are some things that are similar, such as the prices - it's still pretty expensive. But worth it in my opinion. The service at the Tap House is also much better than at the Café, which honestly has gotten pretty bad. Bottom line: If you're looking for a place with great beer and unique food or have more than 4 in your party, come here. If you just want a burger and some great beer, head to the Delirium Café

20 beers on tap

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Koni Store

Promoção Kombos do dia, a cada dia um combinado diferente por R$ 17,90

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Koni da voluntários

Pabu Izakaya

4.5(6 reviews)

1.6 km•Leblon

Asian fusion with great service and interesting menu options. Interior and exterior are designed…read morewell and reflect the quality of food you will be getting. We dropped in and got the outdoor seating and people watched as we enjoyed our meal.

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!

Interior

Pork belly bao

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Chicken karrage

Epifania

3.9(8 reviews)

4.3 km•Botafogo

I came to this place because I was craving sushi. When I got the receipt I saw I was being…read moreextremely overcharged. I told the employee, the man in a white shirt, I believe he was over charging me. He reassured me I wasn't and took my card. I felt uneasy and went back to tell I wanted to see my receipt more in depth. I was over charged and had to get my money back. Please double check your receipt in this place especially if you are traveling .

Excellent asian fusion in Botafogo. Tip: try the semi tuna with wasabi puree or the beef medalion…read morewith aligot

Combinado de salmão!

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Restaurante Xian Rio

1.0(1 review)

8.7 km•Centro

Abysmal service; insipid food. Tough duck, sushi not fresh, overcooked seafood, indifferent…read moremanagement, 30 minute wait for a coke; dirty dishes uncleared; half of the mains arrived but the others' arrived only after the first two were finished, expressed issues with manager half way through meal but she lied that waiter would change and service would improve. My total dissatisfaction at the end of the three hour torture was met with another manager lie: manager claimed to adjust R$1000 bill but instead pulled a Marie Antoinette and offered cake to diabetic me. Obnoxious management and thoroughly disappointing food served with incompetence.

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