Oizumi Sushi.
A one-star Michelin Japanese restaurant offering a meticulously crafted 16-course Omakase experience featuring chef Danilo Maciel's expertly matured fish and precise slicing techniques in an intimate setting with sushi bar and private dining options.
The Lowdown.
Oizumi Sushi takes its name from the Japanese town of Ōizumi in Gunma province, known for having the largest concentration of Brazilian immigrants in Japan. This cultural connection creates a unique foundation for chef Danilo Maciel's exceptional sushi restaurant in São Paulo.
The modest eatery offers an intimate dining experience with a choice between the engaging sushi bar or small private dining rooms for groups. The minimalist setting ensures focus remains on the artistry of the food preparation and the quality of ingredients.
Chef Danilo Maciel demonstrates extraordinary skill in fish selection, aging, and slicing techniques. His 16-course Omakase menu showcases both fresh daily catches and specially matured fish from his custom aging cabinet, designed to develop maximum flavor profiles.
The Details.
Why This Is a Great Restaurant.
Chef Maciel sources the finest fish from around the world, with special attention to tuna, his star ingredient, which undergoes precise aging periods in a specialized cabinet within the restaurant.
The restaurant creates a cultural bridge between Brazil and Japan, honoring the connection between these two nations through its name and culinary approach.
The highly attentive service includes detailed explanations from the chef about each dish's preparation process, aging time, and fish provenance.
By focusing on an Omakase-only menu, the restaurant minimizes waste while maximizing the utilization of premium ingredients.
The restaurant honors traditional Japanese sushi techniques while incorporating the unique Brazil-Japan cultural connection that defines São Paulo's diverse culinary landscape.
Type of Cuisine.
apanese - Sushi, Omakase
Signature Features.
Toro nigiri with smoked salmon roe, sea bass sushi, bluefin akami on shiso leaf, and sea urchin with salmon roe and rice.
The restaurant's specialized fish aging cabinet allows chef Maciel to develop deeper flavors in select fish, particularly tuna. The single 16-course Omakase menu ensures a focused, chef-driven experience.
Chef Maciel is particularly renowned for his tuna preparation and precise slicing techniques. Each dish is presented with detailed explanations of its preparation, aging process, and origin.
Regenerative Ranking (Score out of 5).
★★★★☆
Pricing.
$$
Info.
Restaurant Address.
Rua Califórnia 785, São Paulo, 04566-061, Brazil
Opening Hours.
LUNCH: TUE-SAT | 12:00 - 14:00
DINNER: MON-SAT | 19:00 - 22:00
SUN | closed
Phone.
+55 11 93724 5388
Links.
Web: Oizumi Sushi
IG: Oizumi Sushi
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