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🍲 São Paulo's Coziest Sukiyaki Spot: HINODÊ in Liberdade 🌨️ When São Paulo Chills, Dive into a Sukiyaki Pot 📍 Address: R. Thomaz Gonzaga, 62 - Liberdade, São Paulo (In the heart of Japan Town, where lanterns and ramen smells fill the air.) Perfect for Cold Days: When São Paulo’s rare chills hit, nothing beats a bubbling sukiyaki pot. This spot serves up comfort in a cast iron pan—R$220 feeds 3 hungry souls. 🌟 The Sukiyaki Ritual: Butter, Beef, and Bliss Chef’s Table Experience Waiters arrange ingredients with precision: no DIY needed here. 👨🍳 First, they slather the pan with butter, then lay fatty beef in a perfect circle. Cue the "sssss" of meat hitting hot butter. Ingredients Galore Piled high: onions, konjac, bean sprouts, mushrooms, tofu—all swimming in a rich, sweet-savory sauce. 🍄 The secret: free refills on the broth! Just ask for "Caldo a mais, por favor". The Magic Dip Dip cooked beef into a raw egg: 🥚 Stir the egg till smooth, then swirl the meat. The result? Tender, creamy, umami heaven. Pro tip: Let the egg cool the meat slightly—no burnt tongues here. 📍 Liberdade District Vibes Japan Town Energy: Wander before or after your meal: Kawaii Shops: Buy matcha KitKats and anime merch on Rua Augusta. Street Food: Grab taiyaki (fish-shaped cakes) from carts—filled with red bean or Nutella (Brazil’s twist). Pro Tip: Visit on weekends for street markets, but book HINODÊ ahead—lines form fast. 💡 Sukiyaki Hacks for First-Timers Order Like a Pro: Ask for "Sukiyaki Clássico"—the traditional version. Add "Shirataki" noodles for R$10—they soak up the broth like sponges. Broth Refill Trick: When the bottom gets dry, wave down the waiter: "Podemos ter mais caldo, por favor?" They’ll top you up for free. Drink Pairing: Try a Japanese beer (Kirin or Asahi) or warm sake—both cut through the richness. 📸 Instagrammable Moments The Butter-First Shot: Capture the golden butter melting in the pan. Egg-Dip Action: Snap that meat swirling in egg Steamy Selfie: Embrace the foggy glasses from the hot pot—proof you’re living your best life. #JapaneseCuisine #SukiyakiLove #LiberdadeDistrict