Sao Paulo 🇧🇷 Portuguese cuisine | Also a Portuguese style shop

🏠 Rancho Português 🗺️ Av. dos Bandeirantes, 1051 - Vila Olímpia, São Paulo - SP, 04550-003 🇵🇹 A Lisbon-Inspired Culinary Time Machine Heard so much about their pastel de nata that I finally visited this Vila Olímpia staple. Since 1998, they’ve aimed to transport Brazilians, Portuguese expats, and descendants "home" through decor inspired by Portuguese villages. The menu says it best: "Five locations where you can savor Bairrada suckling pig, grilled sardines, Mirandela alheira, Serra da Estrela cheese, and desserts paired with wines from Porto, Madeira, and the Douro." 🍴 Tasting Portugal Plate by Plate 「Bairrada Suckling Pig」：Legendary but maybe lost in translation 😅 Crispy skin, tender meat, but the seasoned crust leaned salty, with a faint gamey aroma. Maybe it’s an acquired taste? 「Baked Seafood Soup」：Hidden gem! Loaded with oysters in a creamy broth—salty but addictive, especially when mopped up with bread. 「Liquid Cheese Bread Rolls」：Showstopper! Fresh, lightly fermented cheese like runny milk candy spread on warm rolls—more addictive than the main course. 「Pastel de Nata」：Worth the hype! 11 BRL each, with custard somewhere between jello and pudding—sweeter than KFC but never cloying, with a shatteringly crisp caramelized top. 🛍️ The Shop & Wine Cellar Ceramics & Decor：Gorgeous Portuguese roosters, tiles, and tableware, but prices are steep (window-shopping recommended for culture vultures). Wine Map：Loved the labeled regions on the wine shelf—learn while you shop! 💰 Splurge-Worthy? 320+ BRL per person, but the pastel de nata alone is a reason to visit. #PortugueseCuisine #FineDining #ExpatEats #FoodieJourney