Kuro Restaurante

Kuro offers a classic Japanese omakase experience: a cosy restaurant (seating 10-12 guests max along a counter framing the cooking area), with the chefs preparing a surprise menu right in front of you. The dishes were almost archetypical: the wagyu with spinach and shiitake, the tuna dominating the menu in all variations from sashimi and sushi to breaded and tartare. The food was of very high quality and meticulously prepared, and overall the menu offered a wide range of cooking methods and was pleasantly filling. Then why only four stars? Given the Michelin star and the price tag, I obviously had sky-high expectations, and I have two benchmarks: on the one side, the original high-end omakase restaurants in Japan and Taiwan (where I live); on the other side, the best sushi of São Paulo with their very unique opulent and florid style (think Nakka Jardins). Kuro sadly fell a bit short of both. It stuck so closely to archetypes that even the traditional Asian omakase in my perception offers more surprise; and in my subjective perception, the fish did not quite measure up to the best I had in Asia, maybe as it's locally sourced, maybe due to the logistics chain. The weirdest and most surprising distraction, however, was the atmosphere. I couldn't make out whether the two sushi chefs were so focused on their work that they came across as tense, or if there was some lingering tension between the two, but for most of the meal I could not feel any joy in their cooking as they silently toiled. If you sit only a meter away from the chefs and keep watching them, of course you mirror the emotions in their body language and facial impression, hence this icy, joyless atmosphere was a major distraction. Only towards the end, the two thawed, suddenly chatting and genuinely smiling a bit. Service was good and pretty efficient; the only dissonance was that half way into the meal, the waiters already inquired whether one would prefer coffee or green tea with dessert. They promptly proceeded to prepare it so that during the last third of the meal, the smell of coffee was wafting through the restaurant. I do love coffee - but not to my sushi! Overall I can highly recommend Kuro to whoever never has had omakase and wants to try it; Kuro very well night be the best option in town. As a well-travelled foodie, though, I would prefer the novelty and delight offered by a Nakka Jardins, or the lively atmosphere offered by authentic and excellent Shin-Zushi.

Excellent omakase experience 🍣 reasonable pricing imo for the quality of the meal. Reservation needed (you can do it via WhatsApp) 📝 The highlight of the meal was definitely the seared bluefin tuna nigiri ✨ other favorites include temaki, uni, dessert 🍡 and the sashimi with egg yolk sauce (forgot the name…) I was slightly surprised that none of the servers spoke English, so the chef had to translate for me 🙈

This tiny intimate restaurant is pure dining joy. We sat around the sushi bar/ chef’s table to experience the omakase and were subjected to dish after dish of surprise and well-crafted flavours. The service is subtle and attentive.

Loved the flavours, quality fish and of course the Chef and the staff. It was a way more pleasant experience than the DOM! Good job!

Cozy Japanese restaurant that serves an exquisite omakase dinner with traditional culinary offerings. The atmosphere was intimate with only ten seats available at the counter, allowing for a unique dining experience. The restaurant uses binchotan, a high-quality charcoal that adds a distinctive flavor to the food. Additionally, the fish selection was amazing, very fat fishes (no salmon of course!); the bluefin toro nigiri was superb. Each course was beautifully presented and prepared with precision. The only downside is the price, but it was worth it for the quality of the food and the overall experience. One small improvement that could be made is the addition of a few more nigiri pieces, as I felt that I could have eaten a little more for the price. Nevertheless, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great omakase experience.

Amazing experience and amazing food in this restaurant. With a great course of Japanese food and sushi , the chefs take you through a great trip. Take a breath and prepare for it. Just spectacular....

Was a little skeptical at first but this is probably the best omakase I've ever had, overall. The price is reasonable for the level of service and the quality of the food. I'd happily come here again.

My friend made reservations on a Monday for that Thursday. As we were on the way to the restaurant, they texted him saying that maybe they messed up the reservation. We got there and they confirmed that they were overbooked so they offered to seat us at the bar. Obviously, that wasn’t ideal but we were hungry and wanted to try the tasting menu. We tried to order the omakase with the bartender, who then got one of the waiters, who told us they could only serve us bar food there. We declined and went somewhere else. The service here was horrible and I don’t how a Michelin star restaurant could be so disorganized.