From sweet to savoury, the food in Liberdade offers alternatives full of colors and textures, perfect for those who want to explore new flavors. São Paulo’s most Asian neighborhood surprises not only with its unique atmosphere, with streets decorated with Japanese lanterns, but also with the richness of its oriental cuisine.
There, in addition to the well-known classics, you can find a number of off-the-beaten-track options for those looking for unusual gastronomic experiences. So, check out our guide to the food in Liberdade (only with different options) that you need to try!
Tayaki
In a cute panda shape, this sweet is a light pastry filled with Nutella, dulce de leche or chocolate. All you have to do is choose and wait for it to be prepared. Finally, don’t be too sorry to eat the pandas.
📍Kureiji Candy: Rua dos Aflitos, 31 – Liberdade
Dragon’s Breath
Still in the same bakery that produces the Tayakis, you can also find the famous “Dragon’s Breath”. Viral on the internet, the sweet is a mixture of sigh or popcorn – you choose – with nitrogen. As well as being tasty, it’s super fun– just pop it in your mouth and watch the chemical reaction produce smoke.
📍Kureiji Candy: Rua dos Aflitos, 31 – Liberdade
Handmade mochi with ice cream
These super soft mochis are filled with matcha or anko ice cream and strawberries. As well as the taste, the eating experience and the mix of textures also appeal to fans of oriental food.
📍Matcha Minka: Rua Doutor Rua Américo de Campos, 28 – Liberdade
Ika Senbei
How about a giant senbei cookie stuffed with squid, octopus or shrimp? Unprecedented in Brazil, the family-sized delicacy comes with tarê sauce, seafood or teriyaki. Just like the pandinhas, the cookie is also freshly made.
📍Ika Sembei: Rua dos Aflitos, 31 – Liberdade
New York Roll
A round, super-decorated croissant. For example, the passion fruit and pineapple one comes with a super cute sigh in the shape of a duckling. There are several flavors to choose from, including pistachio.
📍89ºC Coffee Station: Praça da Liberdade, 169 – Liberdade
Melona
Closing out the list of Liberdade foods: this product comes in a variety of flavors, but the melon one has strong fans who can ‘t pass through Liberdade without getting their own. What’s new is that you can now also find them in ice-cream cone versions.
📍Banri Restaurant: Rua Galvão Bueno, 160 – Liberdade