Sao Paulo 🇧🇷 Chinese restaurant | New store in Brooklin trial openin

🏠 China Friends Restaurante 🗺️ R. Anésio Pinto Rosa, 42 - Itaim Bibi, São Paulo - SP, 04570-130 🍲 A Fresh Chinese Spot in Itaim Bibi Opened while I was back in China, this restaurant is a game-changer for expats near Brooklin—finally, a solid Chinese option outside Liberdade! Positioned as semi-business dining, my Sunday visit found it suitable for mid-range banquets, though not exactly five-star luxury. 🌿 Ambiance & Layout Lighting：Warm, dim lighting sets a low-key vibe. Ground floor has casual tables and a closed "kg food" section (awaiting a Chinese chef’s visa—fingers crossed!). Private Rooms：Upstairs, there’s 1 round-table VIP room (reservation needed) and rectangular-table rooms for 6, which... low-key look like meeting rooms (bring decor for business meals!). 🍽️ Portions & Northeastern Chinese Fare Generous Servings：4 dishes fed 4 people perfectly—Northeastern China’s "no one leaves hungry" ethos is real. Taste Test： Guobaorou (Fried Pork)：Crispy coating, sweet-sour sauce, but lacked a tangy kick; Fried Yellow Croaker：Crispy exterior, tender meat—gone in minutes; Disanxian (Potato-Eggplant-Pepper)：Oily but flavorful, classic wok hei; Cumin Lamb：Tender meat, bold cumin, but green peppers needed more char. Verdict：Solid restaurant-style cooking, no misses but no "wow" dishes. Maybe try boiled fish or braised bones next time. 💰 Cost & Tips 100 BRL per person (menu attached). Reasonable for Itaim—ideal for Chinese company staff wanting home-style food without breaking the bank. Pro tip: Book the round-table room for business meals; rectangular rooms suit small groups. Stay tuned for the kg food section—probably a daily lunch go-to when open! #RestaurantRecommendations #ChineseCuisineAbroad #GlobalFoodieJourney