Japanese

Izakaya Issa
R. Barão de Iguape, 89

Traditional izakaya gets women’s touch.

Parks

Parque Aclimacao‏
R. Muniz de Sousa, 1119

A quaint neighborhood park that seems like the city grew up around it.

Brazilian

Nademoya
R. Americo de Campos, 9, Liberdade

Only come to Nandemoya when you’re feverishly famished, otherwise it’s a wasted experience.

Japanese

Aska Lamen
R. Galvão Bueno, 466, Liberdade

One of Liberdade’s busiest ramen houses resembles a textbook Japanese eatery.

Business

Nikkey Palace Hotel
R. Galvao Bueno, 425, Liberdade

Modern ofuro tubs, closets for golf clubs, sake bar: distinctly Japanese.

Bar/pub

Kintaro
R. Tomás Gonzaga, 57, Liberdade

Hole-in-the-wall boteco run by sumo brothers is fat in more ways than one.

Karaoke

Karaoke Chopperia Liberdade
R. da Glória, 523, Liberdade

Wannabe pro singers belt out beloved but cringe-worthy Brazilian classics and international ’80s hits in a kitschy bar.