If you want to try authentic lamen in São Paulo, there’s no better place than Liberdade. After all, the Asian neighborhood is home to a large number of typical Japanese restaurants, many of them run by immigrants who faithfully reproduce their country’s cuisine.
On the plus side, you’ll find everything from classic pork lamens to authentic flavors with vegetarian options. Check out our guide to restaurants to eat lamen in Liberdade and enjoy!
Where to eat lamen in Liberdade?
Lamen Kazu
This restaurant serves traditional lamen in Liberdade, guaranteeing the same taste as the original Japanese dish. With imported ingredients and authentic recipes, it attracts customers from all over São Paulo! In addition to choosing from several flavors, including a vegetarian one, you can add toppings to your dish, such as seaweed, egg and other delicacies.
📍 Rua Thomaz Gonzaga, 87
Aska Lámen
Aska is the oldest lamen restaurant in São Paulo and one of the most popular. The queue is often long, but the wait is worth it! The establishment is simple and serves lamen at fair prices, with homemade noodles and classic side dishes. It’s also worth ordering a gyoza to go with it.
💲 Payment by debit card, cash or Pix only
📍 Rua Barão de Iguape, 260
Ikkousha
This restaurant in Liberdade specializes in Tonkotsu, lamen with a full-bodied broth made from pork bones. The open kitchen attracts the curious, who can see the preparation of the dishes up close, and the menu offers nine different varieties of lamen. In addition to the Tonkotsu, there are also vegetarian options and other types of broth, as well as desserts and side dishes.
📍 Rua Thomaz Gonzaga, 45 – Shop E
Momo Lamen
Next up is Momo Lamen, which is also in Liberdade. The menu offers more than 10 varieties of the dish, always with homemade noodles and fresh ingredients. There are also starters, udon and dessert options.
📍 Rua dos Estudantes, 34
Torico
This restaurant focuses on classic lamen recipes, attracting Japanese and enthusiasts of authentic Asian cuisine. The highlight of the house is the tori paitan, or chicken broth, but there are also vegetarian options and portions of gyoza, oniguiris and more.
📍 Rua Thomas Gonzaga, 110
