Rio de Janeiro · LeblonBrazil
San Omakase
Eight-seat omakase counter of chef André Kawai, which its site describes as Rio's first Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant; fish chosen daily.
Brazil · sushi restaurants
Sushi in Rio de Janeiro
8 places to eat sushi in Rio de Janeiro: 7 à la carte sushi bars and 1 omakase counter. Price bands are relative within Brazil.
Filter these in the interactive directory →8 restaurants1 omakase
Rio de Janeiro · LeblonBrazil
Sushi Leblon
Sushi restaurant in Leblon open for nearly four decades, with a dark wood interior. The counter by the kitchen is the preferred seating; Michelin Guide listed.
Rio de JaneiroBrazil
Casa Ueda
Traditional Japanese cuisine led by chef Eric Ueda, named a Veja discovery chef in 2024.
Rio de Janeiro · CopacabanaBrazil
Haru / Umai
Menandro Rodrigues's sushi bar named best Japanese at the 2026 Rio Show awards; the upstairs Umai serves a 16-step omakase by reservation.
Rio de Janeiro · CopacabanaBrazil
Haru Sushi Bar
Japanese restaurant at the entrance of a gallery in Copacabana with indoor and sidewalk tables. Featured in the Michelin Guide 2024 and 50 Best Discovery.
Rio de Janeiro · HortoBrazil
Mitsubá
Sushi house open since about 2003, moved in February 2026 to a 19th-century mansion in Horto; 16 to 25 fish daily including bluefin tartare and chef's sushi.
Rio de JaneiroBrazil
South Ferro
Japanese restaurant in Rio de Janeiro noted in local guides for its flavours.
Rio de Janeiro · Tijuca, IpanemaBrazil
T Maki Club
Sushi restaurant since 2010 offering à la carte, tasting menu and rodízio with over 90 items, at Tijuca and Ipanema.
Sushi chains across Brazil
NationwideBrazil
Nakato Sushi
Rodízio Japanese chain founded in 2009 in São Caetano do Sul, with units across Greater São Paulo and Paraná; also offers delivery.
Frequently asked
- Where can I eat sushi in Rio de Janeiro?
- The Sushi Directory lists 8 sushi restaurants in Rio de Janeiro, including San Omakase, Sushi Leblon, Casa Ueda, Haru / Umai, Haru Sushi Bar.
- Where to have omakase in Rio de Janeiro?
- Omakase counters listed in Rio de Janeiro include San Omakase.