¡Venga!
159m
A clear favourite with the carioca elite, the glamour is as important as the quality of food as reasons to endure the occasional wait for a table. Once seated, order up some edamame (R$17) and a lychee caipisake (a caipirinha made with sake instead of cachaça) and ponder the substantial menu. Indescribably succulent salmon sashimi vies for the attention with more adventurous efforts such as seared tuna with foie gras, while the interior echoes other internationally renowned Asian fusion establishments in London or New York. The service is by and large attentive, prices not prohibitively expensive, and the whole experience pretty essential. Sit at the counter to see the masters at work or grab a window table, but beware sitting down too quickly, the seats seem to have built in whoopee cushions ready to catch the unsubtle-sitter.
Japanese food is an incredible cuisine and this place hits the nail on the head. Very well made sushi.
Posted on Mon 17 Jun 2013 02:25:06
I have heard from at least 6 of my friends that Sushi Leblon is extremely overpriced for the quality of food the have. I have heard good things about Azumi though. Apparently, it's more of a place to be "seen" than to actually have good food.
Posted on Sat 17 Nov 2012 14:16:51
Hello Maria, We are surprised by your bad experience of Sushi Leblon which, despite dividing opinion in terms of value for money, has, in our experience, always offered excellent sushi and a wonderfully Brazilian atmosphere. If it is a more authentic experience you are after do try Azumi in Copacabana.
Posted on Mon 22 Oct 2012 14:41:02
This restaurant is the worst! I don't understand why it is famous... If you care about what you eat and how you spend your money, don't even go close to it! Terrible service, terrible sushis, loud and crowded.
Posted on Tue 16 Oct 2012 21:24:43