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Misoya Ramen

ラーメンみそ屋

ProvenAuthentic

This Tasshō Shōten branch offers miso ramen with nearly authentic Japanese-level quality and variety, with multiple regional miso options and attentive Japanese-speaking staff.

ramen
91
2

Quito Quito Izakaya

AuthenticJP Rates Higher

This authentic Japanese izakaya in São Paulo consistently delivers high-quality seafood dishes, particularly sashimi and oysters, earning praise for capturing authentic Japanese flavors despite sourcing ingredients locally in Brazil.

izakaya
89
3

Ajissai

Authentic

This tonkatsu restaurant maintains consistently high ratings as the most authentic Japanese dining experience outside Japan, successfully recreating traditional Showa-era Japanese tavern atmosphere and flavors.

tonkatsu
86
4

Yorimichi Izakaya

Authentic

This Japanese izakaya-style restaurant offers exceptionally authentic Japanese cuisine and atmosphere that consistently receives high praise from Japanese diners, particularly for yakitori quality and extensive sake/shochu selection.

izakaya
86
5

Tempura Ten

天ぷら天

RisingHidden GemJapanese PickAuthentic

This Japanese restaurant abroad consistently delivers authentic Japanese cuisine with high-quality execution across signature dishes like tonkatsu, ebi fry, tempura, and curry, maintaining excellent standards over six years.

tempura
85

Deigo

Localized

This Japanese restaurant in Brazil consistently excels in sashimi and sushi quality with notably fresh, thick-cut fish that rivals Japanese standards, alongside authentic Okinawan dishes.

sushi
85

Sushi Kenzo

Authentic

This Japanese restaurant maintains a high standard for an overseas establishment, with consistently praised sushi, omelet rice, and the chef's craftsmanship.

sushi
84

Ikkousha Tonkotsu Ramen

博多一幸舎

ProvenAuthentic

The ramen achieves an impressive level of authenticity for an overseas establishment, with the tonkotsu broth and thin noodles faithfully reproducing Japanese Hakata-style ramen.

ramen
81

JoJo Ramen Paraíso

Proven

This ramen restaurant maintains relatively high authenticity and quality comparable to Japanese standards, particularly for miso ramen and tsukemen.

ramen
80

Lamen Kazu

ProvenAuthentic

This Japanese ramen restaurant in Brazil (São Paulo) maintains authentic Japanese quality, particularly with its miso ramen that successfully replicates the taste of Japan despite being overseas.

ramen
79

Kidoairaku

ProvenAuthentic

This Japanese restaurant in Liberdade, São Paulo, is highly praised for its authentic Japanese taste and atmosphere that closely resembles traditional Japanese teishoku restaurants, making it popular among expatriates.

sushi
78

Torico Ramen

JP Rates Higher

This Japanese ramen restaurant is highly regarded as an authentic dining experience with quality comparable to Japan, receiving strong praise for flavor, attentive service, and welcoming atmosphere especially in reviews from 1-2 years ago.

ramen
74

Tamashii Ramen

Consistently praised as one of the best ramen restaurants in São Paulo, offering Japanese-quality noodles with well-executed broths, particularly the yuzu salt and shoyu paitan varieties.

ramen
72

Shin-Zushi

新寿司

Authentic

While the restaurant is generally praised for its authentic Japanese sushi and cuisine comparable to dining in Japan, there is a notable decline in overall satisfaction over time.

sushi
72

Marukai

This Japanese food supermarket in São Paulo is consistently praised for its extensive selection of authentic Japanese products and ingredients, serving as an invaluable resource for Japanese expatriates.

other
70

JoJo Ramen Pinheiros

RisingHidden GemAuthentic

The ramen and gyoza are consistently praised for their taste, meeting a reasonable standard for Japanese cuisine in Brazil.

ramen
70

Udon Jinbei

Authentic

While authentically maintaining Japanese udon quality with good chewy texture and flavorful broth, this overseas Japanese restaurant receives generally positive reviews.

udon
69

Barikote Ramen

Localized

This restaurant serves as a valuable Hakata tonkotsu ramen specialist overseas, with generally positive feedback on its authentic thin straight noodles and broth.

ramen
69

Tonkayah

Perfect ScoreAuthentic

This establishment successfully recreates authentic Japanese flavors, with highly praised dishes such as pork soup, tonkatsu rice bowl, and pork shabu-shabu meeting Japanese dining standards.

tonkatsu
62

Restaurante Porque Sim

This Japanese restaurant maintains flavors close to authentic Japanese cuisine and offers generous portions, attracting both Japanese and Brazilian customers.

other
61

Sushi Yassu

This restaurant consistently delivers authentic Japanese cuisine, with dishes like tonkatsu receiving particular praise.

sushi
61

Izakaya Matsu

Perfect ScoreAuthentic

The restaurant maintains consistent high ratings from Japanese residents, offering an authentic izakaya atmosphere with Japanese menus and signature katsu sandwich.

izakaya
59

Restaurante Fuji

Over the past seven years, fried dishes such as tempura and karaage have consistently received high praise for their quality and authenticity, with generous portions at reasonable prices and an izakaya-like atmosphere.

other
58

Aizomê Japan House

Authentic

The restaurant offers reasonably authentic Japanese cuisine with commendable dishes such as sashimi and miso soup; however, some items like tempura fall short of expectations.

sushi
58

Aizomê

1 Michelin Star (2026)
Authentic

Initially highly praised 6-7 years ago for authentic Japanese taste and professional service, the restaurant has significantly declined in recent years.

sushi·¥¥¥¥
58

Ueda Yakiniku

Authentic

This restaurant is valued as a rare source of Japanese-style yakiniku in Brazil, with appreciated offerings of offal cuts and reasonable prices.

yakiniku
57

Jinroku

The restaurant is praised for its extensive menu at reasonable prices with nostalgic Japanese home-style flavors.

other
57

Sushi Hamatyo

The restaurant generally offers high-quality, authentic Japanese sushi comparable to standards in Japan, with particular praise for the quality of ingredients like fatty tuna and red clam.

sushi
57

Espaço Kazu

Mixed Reviews

This restaurant shows inconsistent quality across main dishes like ramen, katsudon, and curry, with frequent complaints about rice quality and meat texture.

ramen
56

Yamaga

This restaurant has maintained consistent quality over many years, earning praise for its authentic Japanese cuisine including sushi, soba noodles, and ramen.

other
56

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