Very nice experience in this simple Korean restaurant. The decoration is sparse and traditional,…read moreand the environment is quiet and cozy. The bibimbap is quite good, as well as the barbecue, and they were both served with traditional sidings, all very tasteful. Watermelons finish your meal, with the check being relatively concise - only the numbers, so keep track of your orders. The price is fair (even a little cheap) for what is served. Will return to try the rest of the menu.

I was brought here for the first time by a group of Koreans that were spending a couple of days in…read moreBrazil on a business trip. After their investigation through Internet and a kind of survey with other Koreans living in the country, they finally concluded that this was the best Korean restaurant in São Paulo and so far, I agree with them. In the heart of the traditional Korean town of Bom Retiro, as other restaurants of similar cuisine, one issue that needs to be adapted to local customs is their working hours: specially at night, they close quite early for Brazilian standard. Apart from that, the dishes are very well executed. If you are a beginner on Korean cuisine, better try "Seok Joung Combinado" which can be individual or for sharing by two. It comes with a little bit of each traditional dish, including soup, rice, Korean style sashimi and others that may vary daily. And the price is very reasonable for the quality and quantity. If you know a little more about Korean food, then try the other dishes in the menu with no fear. A Korean to be called authentic.

Loved our dinner at this Korean spot in Aclimação. Only a quick cab ride from Pinheiros and we were…read morein banchan heaven. I was seriously impressed with the number of small dishes they offered! Everything from kimchee to tofu and more. The spacious restaurant is equipped with BBQ tables - the kind that allow you to cook your meat tabletop and while we opted for the already prepared galbi, next time I'l order the meat to cook ourselves. The Doenjang Jjigae soup we ordered was also good and paired nicely with the soju and beer (sadly they don't have Korean beer). I'll certainly be back.

Well stablished Korean restaurant in Sao Paulo. Nice atmosphere in a big refurbished house…read more Portions are small but really tasty. Pricey We had vegetarian bibimbap and lovely sweet potato noddles with vegetables.

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.

Came here on the first day of the year, while 99% of São Paulo were closed, this one was open and…read moreshe was Chi Fu, where I had lunch on the same day. Chi Fu was crowded, and so was this one. Got there around 9:30pm and right upon our entrance, the owner had told us that due to NYD everything was gone. Couldn't believe it, after driving for almost an hour... So I asked him if they had kalbi, rice, kimchee, and some banchan. He answered yes to all. So we decided to dine in and try it out. Surprisingly they brought out a basket with piping hot charcoal, turn on the exhaust, brought some kalbi and we were in business! So I asked if they could whip up a bibimbap dorsot and the answer was yes! Even though they didn't have lettuce and practically out of most banchans, it was still worth the experience and for them going the extra mile of making the bibimbap, it was awesome! Plus service is quite polite. And it was charcoal instead of gas like most places, it's aroma it's unbeatable! Can't wait to go back and try other things and more banchans. The only thing that holds me back is the distance between my house and this restaurant. But... I'll be back fo'sho'!

Best side dishes I ever tried in Korean restaurant outside Korea! :) Very simple interior and there…read morewas a bulgogi without brusta-fire on the table.

The only thing strange about Mirim is its location - it's located atop a Kopenhagen store and to…read moreget to it,one must enter the store and take the staircase at the end. This place really deserves more credit - the Korean food options that they serve are, frankly in my amateur opinion, quite good. I normally come here for lunch especially when the craving for Asian food can't be met by the 'oh-so-boring' Temakeria and everytime I have liked what they serve. For lunch at R$ 38-40 they have some options of bibimbap & sundubu and the portions are quite well served -the spice level is on the higher side so I recommend that you go prepared to get some good Korean flavours. Most of the customers are Koreans or Japanese from neighbouring Paulista based companies - also another sign that the food is authentic. A place I visit frequently and has never let me down !

Korean food is not as well known as Japanese or Chinese cuisines, but it is conquering many fans in…read morethe country with the recent Korean pop culture invasion. Mirim is basically a restaurant to go during weekdays for lunch and focus on the Korean expat population in the neighborhood. From bibimbap (rice with meat and vegetables in a hot bowl to mix with a raw egg and chili paste) to sundubu (spicy soup with tofu and seafood), you can try the basics of Korean food. The lunch menu dishes include the main dish and 3 options of banchan (kimchi is always a must) and for attracting more customers, they have a loyalty program. For every 10 meals, you get 1 for free. I have my favorite dish which is the sundubu. I already tired bibimbap which was good, but a dish I would not recommend is any noodle based dish. Even though the broth was spicy, the noodles tastes like instant noodles you can get at any grocery shop in Bom Retiro.

Hole in the wall place!!! If you are paranoid about things…read morebeing clean...this isn't the place for you. If you are paranoid about sketchy places...this is really not the place for you then. Haha. We had the bulgogi platter with the onions and the vegetables. It was good. They will serve it raw and you will need to cook it in an electric pan. Had the wing and they were so so. On the positive side, it was an experience and the beer and soju was really cold.

Maybe the best Korean restaurant I have been in the World…read more The place, with young modern vibes, is simple, in a dodgy, off the beaten track area, but people behind the counters are extraordinary and know what they are doing. From the cocktails to the desserts, everything we tasted was just amazing. Service is attentive and super helpful. From a small menu,Traditional Korean dishes are prepared with little twists that give crunchiness and enhance the flavors. Portions are satisfying and beautifully presented. If you like Korean food, this is a must go in Sao Paulo.

4.6 | this was my first Michelin Star experience and it was fantastic. we ordered the special five…read morecourse to share among four, and then the japchae and the dolsot bibimbap. It was an incredible experience. there wasn't a bad dish at all. the star for me was the sesame dessert, the pork belly, and the kalbi. I am floored by their ability to hold to traditional Korean dish elements, like the banchan, and the essence and flavours, but still being such a refreshing and unique approach to the dishes. the pork belly almost knocked me out of my chair. the intensity of the flavour, coupled with the tenderness was just magical. I appreciated the kimchi rice and egg because the egg added such a soft and delicate balance to the meal without being over powering or tasting like egg. such a big fan of the desserts, both were so different. we got the sesame and the merengue. it was a beautiful balance of flavours. I would say the sesame took the cake [pun intended], because the flavours were so perfectly balanced. not too sweet, not too savory, just a nice expression of the sesame through intentional flavours. their drinks were also quite delightful. the "only and" was my favourite. this spot is listed on many "must" lists in São Paulo, and of course just very pleased to be visiting these incredibly awarded Michelin star restaurants while here. one a day for five days straight, so I'll keep sharing as we visit more.