Faced with so many lovers of Japanese food, the specialty restaurants prepared private menus to celebrate Sushi Day, which is celebrated on November 1. The traditional piece in Japanese gastronomy has several protein and preparation options, such as salmon, scafowal, shrimp and even wagyu. Therefore, You Must Go! made a list of Japanese restaurants in Rio and São Paulo for you to enjoy the date. Come check it out!
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Japanese Restaurants in Rio and SP
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Casa Ueda
In Botafogo, the acclaimed Casa Ueda will celebrate Sushi Day with a special combination (R$ 200). Chef Eric Ueda has prepared five sushis with delicious delicacies and one irresistible gohan, which is a success among diners. The selection has fin, cavaquinha, squid, catfish ova and unagui (enguia). This Japanese restaurant in Rio is a great suggestion to celebrate the date!
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End: Rua Hans Staden, 10 – Botafogo
Elena
Elena is a restaurant famous for its Asian cuisine. On the menu, the highlight is the exquisite Sushi Set: a selection of exceptional dishes for lovers of Japanese cuisine. Thus, this set includes Sushi Otoro, prepared with the tuna meat; the Sushi Vieira Trufas, which combines the delicacy of the scallop with the unique flavor of the truffles; the Salmon Belly, which melts in the mouth with its juicy texture; the Sushi Wagyu, wrapped in codornment; the Dyo Tutum Foie Gras, a fusion of tuna and foie gras. This is the perfect choice for those looking for a unique culinary experience and are not content with the basics.
End: Rua Pacheco Leão, 758 – Jardim Botânico
Gurumê
With a relaxed atmosphere, Gurumê, with his careful menu, fell in the taste of the carioca and has already reached six different neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro. Among the sushi that steal the scene, are, for example, the duo of salmon of brie and cashew br?l?e (salmon niguiris com brie, caramelized cashew, tahiti lemon zest, salt flower and rapadura melaço), for R$ 34, and the tuna niguiris com foie gras and caramelized green apple (R$ 43).
End.: Rua Anibal de Mendoça, 132 – Ipanema; Rua Lauro Muller, 116 – Shopping Rio Sul – Botafogo; Estrada da Gávea, 889 – Fashion Mall – São Conrado.
Haru
Signed by Menandro Rodrigues, the Omakase Menu of Haru Sushi Bar is a must-see gastronomic experience. In fact, from the counter, it is possible to follow all the work of Renato, the Sushi Shokunin. In all, there are about 20 pieces of the most varied fish and super fresh seafood. Among the options, for example, are the liren, deep water fish, tuna with foie gras and green mango, horse ma’am, lagoin with yuzu and double of scallops with clarified butter and salt flower. Therefore, it is worth visiting this Japanese restaurant in Rio, elected by Veja Rio Comer & Baby, the best of the city!
End: Rua Raimundo Corrêa, 10, Copacabana.
Imakay
For those who want to celebrate Sushi Day in one of the trendiest restaurants in the city, Imakay offers several options of this delicacy. In addition to being one of the most traditional, the restaurant has special versions, such as the Imakay Experience, with the fish of the day, the ikura Cone, the suwa wagyu with karasumi, the Tutano Sushi and the Sushi of Bluefin. The Sushi of Vieira (R$ 54, two units) and the Salmon Sushi Toro (Sushi belly of salmon, shari and shoyu, for R$ 29 – two units) are also worth mentioning, and are the darlings of the frequenters of the house.
The Jappa of Quitanda
In an imposing three-story house, the Jappa da Quitanda offers contemporary Japanese cuisine. Also, the copyright drinks are great! Among the suggestions of the house are the Bluefin Tuna Roll, a Bluefin mix, cebolete, shiso, wasabi and sesame. However, also highlight the options of sushibar, such as combined, doubles, temakis, yakisobas and rolls.
End.: Rua Barão da Torre, 422 – Ipanema; Av. Our Lady of Copacabana, 920 – Copacabana.
Kitchin
The trendy Japanese restaurant in São Paulo arrived in Rio with a cozy and sophisticated atmosphere. From the classic to the contemporary, there are, therefore, selections of sushi, niguiris, rolls, combined and vegan options. Meanwhile, among the sushi and sashimi, highlight the chu-toro, scau beam and prejereba. Certainly, this is a great suggestion!
End.: Av. Afrânio de Melo Franco, 290 – Leblon.
Kitchen Asian Food
Led by chefs Pierre Landry and Nao Hara, Kitchen Asian Food is by the sea in the Marina da Glória. The dishes are of very high quality, creative and with fresh ingredients. The menu prepared by the chefs has salmon and sashimi tartare with passion fruit sauce, which are successful in the house.
End.: Av. Infante Dom Henrique, s/n – store 101 – Glória.
Kinjo
Kinjo is the seventh restaurant of Peruvian chef Marco Espinoza. Thus, the menu has a Nikkei gastronomy, combining Japanese cuisine with the Peruvian. In addition, the decoration is beautiful and transports us to the east. Therefore, highlight the Shake Truffle, with bell belly of salmon, in finissimas blades, truffle oil and lemon scraping.
End.: Rua Duvivier, 21 – shop A – Copacabana.
Minimok
The small Japanese restaurant in Rio is charming and has a European air, where good houses with little space are common. Thus, in addition to the service being dedicated, the menu is sophisticated and diverse. To start, it is worth trying the traditional shot of miso and then the shot of yolk of demop. Therefore, the black carpaccio and the dog’s eye sashimi are good requests!
End.: Rua Dias Ferreira, 116 – Loja D – Leblon.
Naga
Led by chef Raul Ono, Naga is also known for the variety of drinks such as saquories, drinks, beers and wines. To harmonize, it is worth asking for a Karasumi, who are dehydrated mullet ovae, at the entrance. At first, the idea of Naga is to make customers leave the common place, taste new flavors and textures, always in search of creations that open possibilities.
End.: Av. das Américas, 3900 – Shopping Village Mall – Barra da Tijuca.
Pabu Izakaia
Pabu emerged as an innovative proposal in 2017, presenting the concept of Izakaya, the first in the city. Led by chefs Cristiano Lanna, Erik Nako and Luiz Petit, the restaurant, however, brought an authentic menu, going far beyond traditional sushi. The house stood out by offering dishes such as grilled fish cheek, gyoza with home-cooked mayonnaise in Osaka style, pork tonkatsu and chicken karaage. Pabu also has a wide variety of saquês, a letter of copyrighted drinks signed by Cristiano Lanna and a diversity of hot dishes, following the style of the Japanese izakayas.
The suggestion to celebrate Sushi Day is to start with the mar and land footprint of the pork belly uramaki and tuna with mayonnaise de wasabi (R $ 42). Then a good order is the pair of marlins are browned with katsuobushi butter (R$ 59). Therefore, for a complete experience, the chef’s Sushi has a selection of the freshest fish of the day (5 pieces for R$ 67 or 9 pieces per R$ 99).
End: Rua Humberto de Campos, 827 – Leblon
Peixoto Sushi
In the restaurant Peixoto Sushi, Leblon, recognized by the freshness of the fish, those who order the Moriawase de sushi, with 6 pieces (R $ 65), can choose the composition between the fish of the day. On November 1, the choice will be the responsibility of the client and not the chef. In fact, the house will offer a glass of sparkling wine to celebrate. However, those who prefer to stay at home will receive a courtesy sushi duo.
End.: Rua Conde de Bernadotte, 26 – Loja L – Leblon.
Shiso , Shiso
Commanded by chef Guilherme Campos, Shiso is located in the urban resort Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro. With ingredients coming from artisanal fishermen and local suppliers, the restaurant offers different options of sushi with fish, such as tuna, salmon, dog’s eye, oxey and mountains, as well as shrimp and scallops (from R$ 25, the duo).
End.: Av. Lúcio Costa, 9600 – Barra da Tijuca.
Tissai
In charge of the kitchen of the Asian restaurant, is the creative chef Juliana Palhares. Among the menu options are, for example, the salmon and tuna canolli with aioli de layu, and the combined ones, such as the chef, which can be 20 or 40 pieces. In addition, the menu also has 12 dishes created by chef Ludmilla Soeiro, from Malkah. Therefore, for sure, Tissai is an excellent suggestion!
End.: Rua Ataulfo de Paiva, no. 1273, Leblon.
Tragga del Mar
To celebrate Sushi Day, Tragga del Mar, restaurant of the Tragga group, presents a variety of the delicacies. In this wing of the menu, there is the tuna sushi (R$ 32 – 4 sushi), sushi of tuna tartufo (R$ 39 – 4 sushi), with truffle cream and salt flower. Highlight for the sushi of salmon brulée (R$ 39 – 4 sushi) with brulée orange. In fact, it is worth knowing!
End: Shopping Vogue Square – Av. das Américas, 8585
São Paulo
Aima
Reference in Japanese haute cuisine, Aima has news on the menu. Located in Shopping Iguatemi, the restaurant offers a modern and sophisticated atmosphere with friendly and attentive service. Among the launches are, for example, Nori Crocante Spicy Tuna, a crunchy rice leaf and nori, tuna, masago’s roe, salt flower and kewpie (R$ 51) and the Kamameshi de Lagosta, which is a Japanese rice (R $ 198).
End: Shopping Iguatemi. Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2232
Akkan
Inspired by New York, Akkan is a casual Japanese restaurant specializing in hot readings of Japanese cuisine. To celebrate Sushi Day, the suggestion of chef Fábio Shinagava is the Grab hand roll of tuna with wakame and wasabi cream (R$ 16), a kind of open temaki.
Address: Rua Joaquim Antunes, 424 – Pinheiros
Atsui
Atsui is another venture of the Nakka group, by partners Roberto Nakamori and Rodrigo Rossi Nakamori. The name means “quent” in Japanese and the restaurant, by the way, has the menu signed by chef Hermes Takeda. For Sushi Day, the suggestion is the classic trudodo codorna egg Jyo (R$ 42, the duo).
End: Rua Padre João Manuel, 1164, Gardens
By Koji
Under chef Koji Yokomizo, By Koji has a more intimate proposal, with capacity for 50 seats, in a contemporary environment. In fact, a great place for those who appreciate authentic Japanese cuisine. Chef Koji, known and respected for his ability to personally choose the best fish, brings the traditional Japanese gastronomy with contemporary elements! Therefore, on the menu there is a wide variety of fish, such as belly of salmon, blue fin and buri (own’s eye).
End: Roberto Gomes Pedrosa Square, 1 Gate 4.
Geiko San
Geiko has an intimate atmosphere, but the counter is highlighted. Chef Walber presents a selection of sushi sold per unit, such as the Atum Foie Gras (R$36), Black Cod (R$ 25), Bluefin Toro (R$ 50), Crab (R$ 75), Carapau (R$ 15), Robalo (R$ 16), Octopus with asparagus (R$ 21) and Vieira (R$ 28). In addition to the combined, there are vegetarian options: Sweet Potato Tempurá (R$ 12), Tempurá de Berinjela (R$ 12) and Shitake (R$ 12).
Address: Rua Haddock Lobo, 1416, Cerqueira Cesar
Goya Zushi
Goya Zushi, a restaurant of chef Uilian Goya, is a reference when it comes to classic Japanese cuisine. The omakase, which has 10 stages, always has a trio of sushis niguiri (slicing raw fish on rice) and futomaki, a thicker version of the coiled sushi. The tasting menu (R$ 490) also includes other steps, such as O usuzukuri, temaki, aguemono, mushimono and kamameshi, as well as a Japanese dessert to end the sequence.
End: Alameda Franca, 1151, Gardens
Kinoshita
Kinoshita, a Michelin-starred Japanese, has a refined environment and specializes in Kappô cuisine, a traditional style of Japanese cuisine that values the precision of the cuts. It is worth ordering the Omakase, which has 9 steps, between hot dishes and the best cuts of the season. Among the dishes are, for example, the Moru Kai Wagyu, a confit mussel with wagyu fat, jerez vinegar, pesto shissom and salt flower. Also, Kinoshita’s omakase menu changes seasonally.
End.: Rua Jacques Félix, 405 – Vila Nova Conceição.
Kitchin
To celebrate Sushi Day, the Kitchin restaurant will promote, on November 6 from 7:30 p.m., a dinner prepared by renowned chef André Noboyuki Kawai. The tasting menu prepared especially by André, in partnership with the executive chefs of the group Frank Utsonomia and David Fonseca, will follow the Omakase format, which in Japanese means “I trust you”. In addition to Bluefin, special delicacies and creations will be offered for the day. However, vacancies are limited and reservations must be made in advance, upon payment of a fee of R$ 150 per person, directly on the site (the total value of the menu is R$ 450 per person).
With a contemporary atmosphere, the house focuses on three fundamental pillars: personalized service, high quality standards and cozy environment. From the dishes to the decoration, the goal, in fact, is to promote an immersion in the haute cuisine of Japanese cuisine.
End.: Rua Iaiá, 83 – Itaim.
Oguru Sushi Bar
With more than 5 years of operation and several units, the Oguru Sushi Bar is known as the best Japanese rotation of the city. Among the special sushi varieties present only in Rodízio Oguru (R$ 179): Niguiri de Hokkigai; Lula’s Niguiri with truffle parsley and ovas; Beef Sushi with fried egg, flower of salt and ovas; Niguiri of Butter of Blowercake with salt flower and sicilian lemon zalfs; and Gunkan de Wakame.
End.: Campos Bicudo Street, 141 – Itaim Bibi and Alameda Lorraine, 1892 – Jardins.
Tadashii
For the date, the restaurant offers some options, such as the Tadashii Chef Festival, which has more elaborate options and ingredients with ovas, oysters and crayfish . In addition, there is also the Traditional Tadashii Festival with more classic Japanese cuisine dishes.
End.: Rua Jamanari, 40 – Vila Andrade, São Paulo.
Tatá Sushi
Under the command of executive chef Leonardo Young and sushiman Luizinho Hirata, Tatá Sushi presents a new letter of drinks signed by the award winning mixologist Marcelo Serrano. In the combination of cocktails, Serrano mestted Brazilian and Japanese ingredients, including tropical fruits and oriental inputs such as ginger, yuzu, Shisô and even tarê for completion.
To accompany, it is worth tasting the Nasu in the misso (Japanese in the miso sauce) (R$ 28), the Gyoza of pork made in the house (R$ 26) and the Mixed Tempura (Cenoura, sweet potato, shitake, broccoli, flower caug, onion, onion and 1 large shrimp unit), for R$ 72. Another great request is the Menu tasting in 5 times, consisting of a cold and hot entrance, nigiris, rolls and specials (R $ 158).
End: Rua João Cachoeira, 278 – Itaim Bibi
Watanabe
Inspired by the name of the chef himself, Denis Watanabe, Watanabe is a Japanese restaurant in São Paulo that blends traditional techniques with a contemporary touch. The atmosphere is cozy and the tip is to sit on the counter to closely follow the painstaking work of the chefs. Influenced by the renowned Nobu and Zuma houses, Watanabe has a variety of sashimi, sushi and makis. Also noteworthy is the hot kitchen commanded by Luiz Vieira, focusing on the grills and nori snacks made in the charcoal oven. To close the menu, Watanabe’s confectionery is made in partnership with Momonoki, which specializes in desserts inspired by Japanese cuisine, but with French techniques. In fact, the Petit gâteau de matcha with ice cream is a hit!
End: Rua Pedroso Alvarenga, 554 – Itaim
Photos: Renata Araújo, Duda Vétere, Felipe Azevedo, Filico Souza and Disclosure
Text by Leonardo Marchetti
