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Azumi
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Price Range: $$$$
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Sushi is taken seriously but the atmosphere is lighthearted at this excellent Japanese restaurant at the Leme end of Copacabana. Sushi and sashimi abound in seemingly endless variations, while edamame... Read More
Sushi is taken seriously but the atmosphere is lighthearted at this excellent Japanese restaurant at the Leme end of Copacabana. Sushi and sashimi abound in seemingly endless variations, while edamame beans are satisfyingly crunchy and miso soup feels suitably health-giving. Dine at the counter or seated on cushions around ultra-low tables, and sip on a fresh fruit juice, Japanese beer or, to perfectly combine the tastes of Japan and Brazil, a caipisake - a twist on the classic caipirinha cocktail, using Japanese rice wine in place of cachaca rum.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Lucy Bryson
Rio de Janeiro Local Expert
- Copacabana's Best Restaurants, Copacabana's Best Beach Restaurants: "This is not a spot for formal dining - be prepared to take your shoes off to sit at the low tables"
- Best for Copacabana's Best Restaurants Because: The Ipanema branch may be the flagship, but the Copacabana branch at Rua Bolivar 8 serves the same excellent beers and tasty food.
- Best for Copacabana's Best Beach Restaurants Because: This hidden Japanese hotspot is just a hop from the beach at Leme