🇧🇷 Japanese restaurant-ZUR

🌟 The Showstopper: Foie Gras Nigiri Redefined Seared foie gras here is a textural dream—imagine a caramelized outer crust giving way to lusciously creamy insides. 🦢 Placed atop slightly warm sushi rice (a rare detail!), it’s finished with a whisper of yuzu zest that cuts through the richness without overwhelming the buttery liver. Pro tip: Request it "medium-seared" to avoid the kitchen’s occasional overcooking mishap. At R$68 for two pieces, it’s pricy but worth the splurge for that 🤤 moment. 🚫 The Disappointment: Cardboard-Cutlet Chicken Don Served in a picture-perfect lacquered bento box, this dish looks ready for Instagram 🍱—but the reality is a letdown. The chicken cutlet is overcooked to rubbery perfection, buried under a thick, oily breading. Even the cloyingly sweet teriyaki glaze can’t save it from being a chew-fest 😖. Skip this and opt for the tonkatsu instead, though the pork is only marginally juicier (think 🤷‍♀️ levels of okay). 🍣 Menu Highlights (and Lowlights) Sashimi Safety Zone: Fatty tuna (otoro) is fresh and worth the splurge, but steer clear of yellowtail—it veers into fishy territory 🤢. Nigiri Non-Negotiable: The foie gras nigiri is the clear winner here, while shrimp (ebi) nigiri tends to be rubbery and forgettable. Hot Dish Hacks: Miso-glazed black cod delivers a sweet-savory punch 🍯, but avoid the chicken katsu at all costs (see above for trauma details). Rolls Reality Check: Spicy tuna rolls bring a decent kick 🌶️, but Philadelphia rolls are a mushy mess best left untouched. 💡 Hotel Guest Hacks & Dining Tips Lunchtime Logic: Swing by between 12–2 PM for set menus (R$120–150) that include miso soup, salad, and a main—way better value than dinner! 💰 Seating Strategy: Ask for counter seats near the sushi bar; watching chefs work is the most entertaining part of the meal 🎭. Protein Prohibition: Stick to seafood and grilled items whenever possible—chicken and pork seem to be this kitchen’s kryptonite 🦸‍♂️. 🌟 Final Verdict: Come for the Foie, Stay for the View (Maybe) ✔️ Go if: You’re a foie gras addict willing to pay for luxury 🦢 You’re stuck in the hotel and need a quick sushi fix 🏨 Convenience tops culinary innovation on your priority list 🤷‍♂️ ✖️ Skip if: You expect omakase-level creativity 🎌 You’re on a mission to find SP’s best Japanese eats 🔍 Overpaying for average dishes makes your wallet cry 💸 Bottom line: ZUR isn’t bad, just… forgettable—except for that foie gras, which deserves a standing ovation. Come for the skyline views (if your table has them), stay for the one standout bite, and don’t expect much else. 👌✨ #SaoPauloJapanese #FoieGrasFix #HotelRestaurantVibes #BrazilianFoodieTips