đ§đˇ Kanto-ku đ˘ | Yakitori
đ˘ Yakitori: SĂŁo Pauloâs Cozy Spot for Comforting Japanese Street Food Tucked away in SĂŁo Paulo, this joint serves up warm bowls of udon and oden that feel like a hug on a chilly dayâthough some dishes miss the mark. Hereâs the lowdown on where to focus your order (and where to skip). đ The Must-Order Winners Thatâll Make You Return Udon Noodles Done Right: These arenât your average noodles! đ Thick, chewy udon swim in a deeply flavored dashi broth, loaded with shiitake mushrooms and green onions. The broth is so savory, youâll slurp it down to the last drop. Oden Galore: No Bad Bites Here! 𼢠Every skewer is a hit, but the fukubukuro steals the show: tofu pouches stuffed with chewy mochi rice cake, soaking up the brothâs umami. Get twoâyouâll thank me when theyâre gone. Melt-in-Your-Mouth Ox Tongue: Seriously, this is tender AF! đ Thinly sliced, grilled to perfection, and seasoned with a light soy glaze. Order two platesâthey disappear faster than you can say "delicioso". đŠ Hits and Misses: Proceed with Caution Decent But Not Spectacular Deep-Fried Skewers: Standard tempura-style veggies and meat. đ˘ Crispy, but nothing you havenât had before. Skip if youâre short on stomach space. Takoyaki (Octopus Balls): Inconsistent as hell. đ My order had more batter than octopus, but a friend swore their last batch was loaded. Roll the dice if youâre feeling lucky. Hard Passes Seasoned Oysters: Freshness on point, but the seasoning canât mask the fishy taste. 𦪠Skip unless youâre an oyster die-hard who doesnât mind a tang. Grilled Skewers (Yakitori): Overcooked and dry. đĽ Chicken thighs tasted like shoe leatherâstick to the ox tongue and oden instead. đ Pro Tips for a Solid Experience Order Strategy: Start with a bowl of udon, load up on oden (especially fukubukuro), and splurge on the ox tongue. Skip the grilled yakitori entirely. Broth Lovers Rejoice: Ask for extra broth in your odenâperfect for dipping rice or soaking up with noodles. Cozy Vibe: Think wooden booths and dim lighting, ideal for casual dates or solo comfort food runs. Just donât bring a big groupâtables are tiny. đŹ Final Verdict Yakitori nails the comforting classics (udon, oden, ox tongue) but fumbles the rest. Come for the warm, soul-soothing dishes, and ignore the lackluster grilled items. Just remember: when in doubt, order more fukubukuroâthose mochi-stuffed pouches are worth every real. đĄâ¨ #JapaneseStreetFood #SaoPauloComfortFood #UdonLove #OdenAddict #BrazilianEats