🇧🇷 Japanese food | Mago Restaurant
🍣 Magô Restaurante: São Paulo’s Stylish Japanese Spot with Insta-Worthy Drinks and Mixed Flavors After a sushi drought, this joint caught my eye with its over-the-top menu and drinks that look like they belong in a fairytale. 🌟 From rose-infused ice cubes to a pink-themed speakeasy upstairs, it’s a feast for the eyes—here’s how the taste measured up. 🌟 The Showstoppers: Drinks, Dessert, and Decent Sushi Instagrammable Drinks That Deliver: Rose Petal Ice Cubes in Lemonade: Not just pretty—tangy lemonade with a floral hint. 🌹 The ice melts into a pink dream, perfect for stories. Kuma (Bear) Ice Cube Cocktails: Whiskey on the rocks... with a bear-shaped ice cube. 🧊 Novelty aside, the whiskey selection is solid. Tiramisu That’s Actually Good: Light, not too sweet, with a proper coffee kick. 🍰 No sickly sugar rush here—just layers of ladyfingers and mascarpone. Reliable Sushi & Sashimi: Tuna nigiri was buttery, salmon rolls fresh. 🍣 Stick to classic orders; they nail the basics. 🚩 The Overhyped Dud: Uni & Caviar Disappointment Picture : Salty, Pricey Sea Urchin: A tiny scoop of uni (sea urchin) smothered in caviar, served over rice. urchin 🦐 The uni was overly briny, the caviar tasted fishy, and the portion was laughable for R$120. Skip unless you love throwing money away. 📍 Ambiance: Two Worlds in One Downstairs Sushi Bar: Sleek, modern, with an open kitchen. 🏮 Great for quick meals or date nights. Upstairs Pink Speakeasy: Think neon signs, plush pink sofas, and kitschy Japanese decor. 🎀 Perfect for post-dinner drinks and TikTok-worthy photos. Vibe Shift: Downstairs is classy; upstairs is playful—ideal for groups who want both dinner and a party. 💡 Order Like a Pro Do’s: Get any drink with fancy ice (the rose lemonade is a safe bet). Stick to classic sushi rolls (spicy tuna, California roll). End with tiramisu—you’ll thank me. Don’ts: Avoid any "premium" seafood (looking at you, uni). Skip the sake—stick to whiskey or cocktails. 💰 Worth the Splurge? Price Tag: Sushi rolls ~R$40–60, mains ~R$80, drinks ~R$35. 💰 Decent for the area, but that uni dish is a scam. Go If: You want Instagrammable drinks without basic bar prices. You’re craving reliable sushi with a side of style. You love pink decor (upstairs is very pink). Magô nails the vibe and delivers solid sushi, but steer clear of overpriced specials. Come for the rose ice cubes, stay for the tiramisu, and pretend that uni dish never happened. 🌸✨ #SaoPauloJapanese #InstaDrinks #PinkSpeakeasy #TiramisuLover #BrazilianFoodie
