Point Brazil in Astoria is a vibrant buffet serving fresh Brazilian fare by the pound, with a cozy vibe that draws locals craving hearty, homestyle dishes.
"Thanks to the large Brazilian immigrant population here, Astoria has one of the highest concentrations of Brazilian restaurants in the city. That means an abundance of specialized spots whether they’re suco (juice) bars or grill houses – and friendly rivalries of loyalty among locals. Point Brazil is one of the top “kilo,” or by-the-pound, places in Astoria. The buffet bar has a substantial array of traditional fare – feijoada, oxtail stew, shredded collard greens – that gets churned out fast for solo diners on a lunch break, parents feeding their kids, and the gym bros stacking up on protein. Do not miss out on the barbecue corner next to the cashier counter. The juicy, salt-encrusted short ribs are extraordinary." - Caroline Shin, Paul Schrodt, Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner
"Show up to this Astoria Brazilian spot on a random day and there’s a 96.7% chance that you’ll leave feeling like the feijoada and linguica could’ve been saltier, or you should’ve opted for extra picanha instead of the beef rib. But come on the first Saturday of the month and you’ll leave feeling like you know exactly where you’ll be 30 days from now. You’ll be back at Point Brazil for their next “Taste of Bahia” monthly special, when the two sister-owners cook a bunch of dishes from their native Bahia in northeastern Brazil. That includes fantastic, filling acarajé - a deep-fried black-eyed pea fritter stuffed with shrimp, bacalao, and vatapá (a rich, creamy, seafood-y paste) - for $6, and a sampler plate with vatapá, moqueca, and okra gumbo." - Matt Tervooren
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