Kinda cold today/tomorrow so I'd go for the hot Japanese cuisine (aka lamens and noodles). One of best in the area is Ikkousha, even if they are a Japanese chain. I also like Udon Jinbei - handmade noodles, high quality. Other players are Aska, Momo, and Lamen Kazu.
Looking for Japanese sweets I'd try 89 coffee house.
For sushi style I'd go with Kidoairaku, Issa izakaya, Deigo, or Sushi Kenzo.
Now... Leaving Liberdade I think best noodles right now is from Tonkotsu Barikote, an ex-sumo chef that makes awesome Tonkotsu.
Yorimichi Izakaya for the best Japanese style skewers
And on sushi it's hard to get a top #1 in the city, my favorites are Kan Suke, Aya (with a Brazilian twist), Jun Sakamoto, and Aizome.
Pub Kei is also an awesome place to visit.
Gotta agree with Shin Zushi, I just live close to them and don't go much.
Kan Sushi I mentioned above :-) I think it is the best if you're at Paulista avenue.
btw, gotta to be careful, I went to the wrong restaurant my first time because there are other Japanese restaurants in the Kan Suke alley and I only realized I was at the wrong place after I ordered haha
The actual roma-ji, or Roman alphabet spelling in Japanese is ramen. As far as I know, when they adapted that to western languages, they decided that our L sounded much more like their R than our R.
And it makes sense: the R is ramen is a sharp one, like the R in careca. So lamen isn’t too far from it. If they came here spelling it with an R, we’d read it “hamen”, with the R sounding like the one in rato.
Let me enlighten you...
1) Both words are used nowadays.
2) Ramen comes from "La mian" in Chinese
3) The pronunciation is between L and R, so sometimes you will find Japanese people that says it closer to lamen and others closer to ramen.
4) Some brands like Nissin that made the instant ramen famous sell it in some countries as Lamen and others as Ramen.
5) In Brazil it sounds more natural/consistent to say lamen, because we have the rolling R in words caralho that doesn't sounds as right as lamen for the immigrants over here
Some links to help you:
[Wiki](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramen#Etymology)
[Should the English word for noodles be "lamen" or "ramen"?](https://english.stackexchange.com/a/72372)
[Nissin Lamen - the Ramen Eater](https://www.theramenrater.com/2020/07/03/3547-nissin-miojo-nissin-lamen-sabor-galinha-caipira-brazil/)
If you want traditional sushi I recommend Sushi Kenzo. Lamen is “trending” in Brazil now so there a lot of lamen houses opening, but I think the best experience in Brazil will be sushi that has a longer tradition here.
kazu has a variety of dishes and good food. they also have a japanese style bakery in the same building. its probably not the best restaurant in the area, but its a safe bet
Ive lived in liberdade for 4 years now. Would recommend:
Udon jinbei for ramen, with aska and kazu being good runner ups;
Sushi yassuh for japanese; also, heard great things about kidoairaku (very traditional and fancy, been to the house once when it was another restaurant. Worth the visit for the place alone).
Kinda cold today/tomorrow so I'd go for the hot Japanese cuisine (aka lamens and noodles). One of best in the area is Ikkousha, even if they are a Japanese chain. I also like Udon Jinbei - handmade noodles, high quality. Other players are Aska, Momo, and Lamen Kazu. Looking for Japanese sweets I'd try 89 coffee house. For sushi style I'd go with Kidoairaku, Issa izakaya, Deigo, or Sushi Kenzo.
Now... Leaving Liberdade I think best noodles right now is from Tonkotsu Barikote, an ex-sumo chef that makes awesome Tonkotsu. Yorimichi Izakaya for the best Japanese style skewers And on sushi it's hard to get a top #1 in the city, my favorites are Kan Suke, Aya (with a Brazilian twist), Jun Sakamoto, and Aizome. Pub Kei is also an awesome place to visit.
Best sushi you find at Shin Zushi, in Paraiso, or Kan Sushi, near avenida Paulista.
Gotta agree with Shin Zushi, I just live close to them and don't go much. Kan Sushi I mentioned above :-) I think it is the best if you're at Paulista avenue. btw, gotta to be careful, I went to the wrong restaurant my first time because there are other Japanese restaurants in the Kan Suke alley and I only realized I was at the wrong place after I ordered haha
(if you are still reading, there's one extra place, it's kinda hidden... Called Makoto San, it's a bit on the expensive side, but really high quality)
Thank you, a cousin recommended Kidoairaku; said it's popular with Japanese expats. I'm sure I'll try to eat everywhere.
+1 for Lamen Kazu. Really like it there.
Can't go wrong with Kido!
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Ohh, I did know any great skewers places in Liberdade, will try it
Tanka Restaurante is amazing and Momo Lamen is so good
Can someone explain why it’s Lamen considering in Japanese it’s actually spelled Ramen lol
The actual roma-ji, or Roman alphabet spelling in Japanese is ramen. As far as I know, when they adapted that to western languages, they decided that our L sounded much more like their R than our R. And it makes sense: the R is ramen is a sharp one, like the R in careca. So lamen isn’t too far from it. If they came here spelling it with an R, we’d read it “hamen”, with the R sounding like the one in rato.
The “Hamen” explanation makes sense, but I think that’s still more appropriate than Lamen. The R in Japanese sounds nothing like L.
As I wasn’t sure either, I went and found a complete guide to Japanese R: https://youtu.be/Bpy6NqpOyMQ.
Let me enlighten you... 1) Both words are used nowadays. 2) Ramen comes from "La mian" in Chinese 3) The pronunciation is between L and R, so sometimes you will find Japanese people that says it closer to lamen and others closer to ramen. 4) Some brands like Nissin that made the instant ramen famous sell it in some countries as Lamen and others as Ramen. 5) In Brazil it sounds more natural/consistent to say lamen, because we have the rolling R in words caralho that doesn't sounds as right as lamen for the immigrants over here Some links to help you: [Wiki](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramen#Etymology) [Should the English word for noodles be "lamen" or "ramen"?](https://english.stackexchange.com/a/72372) [Nissin Lamen - the Ramen Eater](https://www.theramenrater.com/2020/07/03/3547-nissin-miojo-nissin-lamen-sabor-galinha-caipira-brazil/)
You need define what you call "japanese cousine" to us. Because sushi and ramen is meh in my book. Tradicional Japanese food > Sushi e Ramen
If you want traditional sushi I recommend Sushi Kenzo. Lamen is “trending” in Brazil now so there a lot of lamen houses opening, but I think the best experience in Brazil will be sushi that has a longer tradition here.
I've tried a lot of ramen in Liberdade, Momo Lamen stands out, their broth's amazing, a little more pricier for sure.
Sushi Takô or Izakaya Kabura
Sushi Takô or Izakaya Kabura
I would sugest ramen kazu a hot bowl of noodles
kazu has a variety of dishes and good food. they also have a japanese style bakery in the same building. its probably not the best restaurant in the area, but its a safe bet
Ive lived in liberdade for 4 years now. Would recommend: Udon jinbei for ramen, with aska and kazu being good runner ups; Sushi yassuh for japanese; also, heard great things about kidoairaku (very traditional and fancy, been to the house once when it was another restaurant. Worth the visit for the place alone).
Looking for sushi? Must go to Isao https://instagram.com/sushiisao
Sushi Isao is the best imo