With a swathe of awards under its belt for its excellent delivery of Brazilian cuisine, Siri Mole has become something of a dependable carioca institution. The octopus moqueca stew is a generously sized and subtly mouth-watering version of the classic north eastern dish, and the Saturday afternoon Bahian Buffet (R$60) includes expertly-done national favourites like caruru and xinxim stews, but they sure don't come cheap.