The 35 Essential São Paulo Restaurants
"Acarajé is one of the most iconic foods in traditional Brazilian cuisine. The humble fritter is a product of African-influenced food culture common in the state of Bahia. Black-eyed pea flour is deep-fried in red palm oil, split in half, and stuffed with vatapá (a creamy and spicy stew made from bread, shrimp, coconut milk, peanuts, and palm oil). This tiny Tabuleiro counter serves the best in town." - Rafael Tonon
