Sao Paulo 🇧🇷 Japanese bento delivery | Lunch for workers

🏠 Izakaya Cocoro The Obento - Liberdade 🗺️ Rua Barão de Iguape, 158 - Liberdade, São Paulo - SP, 01507-000 / iFood 🍱 Japanese Bento Takeout: Decent for a Quick Fix Found this new spot on iFood—their physical store is tucked in Liberdade’s backstreets. Tried their bento expecting authenticity, but it’s more "Brazilian-style Japanese" than Tokyo-grade. 🔥 Flavors: Mediocre but Not Offensive • Tonkatsu (Fried Pork Cutlet Bowl): Pork was tender but dry; breading lacked crunch. 🥩 Stir-fried veggies were crisp (maybe too crisp?) and under-seasoned. • Tempura: Over-fried, oily, and borderline burnt. Not the light, flaky texture you’d hope for. 🍤 • Rice: Cold, hard, and lacking that signature Japanese stickiness. 🥢 • Silver Lining: Side dishes like tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet) and pickles were passable. 🥡 Portion Size: Plenty to Fill You Up • Massive bento box with multiple compartments—even the rice (though small) was enough. • Pro: Lots of side dishes mean you get a variety, even if none shine. 💰 Budget-Friendly Lunch Option ~50rs per person. Cheap enough that the mediocrity stings less—you get quantity, if not quality. ⭐ When to Order: For Days When "Okay" Is Good Enough • Perfect for: Mondays/Tuesdays when you just need to eat, no frills. Trying Japanese food on a budget. Days when you’re too lazy to cook but don’t want to splurge. • Don’t expect: Authentic flavors or standout dishes. Think of it as "Japanese-inspired" comfort food. #JapaneseTakeout #LiberdadeEats #BudgetBento #WorkdayLunch 🍣