Bueno Izakaya - São Paulo

This is no eating, all they can restaurant and there is 't raw fish, only classical cooked and roasted Asian cuisine. very delicious.

Great izakaya tucked just a block from Paulista. Sit at the bar and have a sakerinha (caipirinha with sake). There’s a good starter selection; I recommend the fried chicken, kimchi, and pork belly too. Bibimbap was a new one on me, but really good: a kind of rich spicy fried rice. Only thing keeping this place from five stars would be a little music: when it’s quiet, the place can feel quite stark and a little dead. But otherwise, definitely worth a visit. Go along for the food and please, tell them to put some music on!

Great location one block off Avenida Paulista, but I was expecting a more extensive menu. Had the bibimbap, which was served hot still cooking in a pot. Gyoza was very tasty. There is a nice bar to sit at, but the layout doesn't make it very cozy.

It's not typical japanese restaurant. It doesn't have sushi and sashimi, it's more Izakaya style, even has a korean style rice. I tried the pork menu (the dish won some award). Quantity sufficient. The owner used to be some kind of sumo wrestler with photo on the wall.

Great concept japanese restaurant with no sushi or sashimi. The place is run by a former sumo wrestler. It used to be located in the Asian neighborhood of Liberdade, after it moved recipes were adapted to Brazilian taste somewhat.