Japanese cuisine is very prominent in São Paulo’s gastronomic scene. Proof of this is that of the 17 restaurants in São Paulo that have been awarded a Michelin star in 2024, 8 are Japanese. That’s why we’ve decided to put together a list of the best Japanese restaurants in São Paulo so that you can enjoy Japanese cuisine without leaving Brazil.
These restaurants represent the best in Japanese haute cuisine in São Paulo, each offering unique experiences in terms of technique and quality of ingredients. So take the opportunity to visit one of these Michelin-starred restaurants and discover new flavors and sensations.
Discover the best Japanese restaurants in SP
Kinoshita
Since its days in Liberdade, Kinoshita has been considered one of the most traditional Japanese restaurants in São Paulo. Under the command of chef Marcelo Fernandes, the restaurant preserves authentic Kappo cuisine, where chefs become true artisans after years of apprenticeship. In addition, its sophisticated atmosphere follows the concept of omotenashi – Japanese hospitality.
📍 Rua Jacques Félix, 405 – Vila Nova Conceição
Kan Suke
Located discreetly in a gallery in Paraíso, this is a small traditional restaurant with just 20 seats. Chef Keisuke Egashira is known for his precise choice of ingredients and careful maturation of the fish. The omakase menu includes a sequence of cold and hot dishes, with freshly prepared sushi that shows the authenticity of Japanese cuisine.
📍Rua Manoel da Nóbrega, 76 – Paraíso
Jun Sakamoto
The eponymous restaurant run by chef Leonardo Jun Sakamoto, one of Brazil’s most renowned sushimen, is known for the excellence of its nigiri, according to the Michelin Guide. It also offers a unique tasting menu experience, especially for those who sit at the counter. After all, this is where the chef himself or his right-hand man prepares the dishes individually.
📍 Rua Lisboa, 55 – Pinheiros
Huto
One of the best Japanese restaurants in São Paulo, Huto is known for its extreme quality in an intimate setting. The restaurant’s philosophy lies in its omakase menus, where customers are guided by the chef’s suggestions. Innovative creations include hot tuna sashimi with tahini sauce and brioche with wagyu tartare and macadamia nuts.
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Oizumi Sushi
Named after the Japanese city with the highest concentration of Brazilian immigrants, Oizumi Sushi is headed by chef Danilo Maciel. Passionate about Japanese cuisine, Maciel offers a real gastronomic lesson during the meal, explaining the processes of preparing and maturing the fish. The omakase menu has 16 dishes meticulously prepared with fresh fish of the day and other delicacies, for example nigiri toro with smoked salmon roe and sea bass sushi.
📍 785 California Street – Cidade Monções
Murakami
Chef Tsuyoshi Murakami ‘s eponymous restaurant offers two gastronomic experiences: the “Sushi Experience”, carefully prepared by the chef himself, and the “Murakami Experience”, which combines starters, sushi, sashimi, tempura and a wagyu main course. With his outgoing manner, Murakami guides customers on a culinary journey, highlighting the quality of the ingredients, for example the Hokkaido Hotate scallop. At the end of the tour, it’s also possible to taste mochis prepared daily by the chef’s son.
📍 Alameda Lorena, 1.186 – Jardins
Kuro
Led by chef Henry Miyamoto, the restaurant is known for its use of binchotan – a high purity Japanese charcoal that gives its dishes a special flavor. For this reason, the highlight of the house is the grilled sushi, prepared in an exclusive omakase menu for only 10 people per meal.
📍 Rua Padre João Manuel, 712 – Jardins
Kazuo
Under the command of renowned chef Kazuo Harada, Kazuo offers a culinary journey that covers several Asian countries, such as Japan, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea and India. This is one of the best Japanese restaurants in São Paulo because of the chef’s ability to create continuity between different Asian dishes. The menu is extensive and includes classic sushi options , sashimi, niguiris and even temakis, served exclusively at the counter in omakase format.
📍 Rua Prudente Correia, 432 – Jardim Europa