Hyperlocal Tokyo

I visited this restaurant for my partner's birthday. I made a reservation in advance for a birthday plate, which cost 1,000 yen. Gabi was our server, and she was incredibly thoughtful and attentive, which impressed me greatly. The birthday surprise song was in Portuguese, and we were serenaded by 5-6 staff members. They also took a picture of us with the plate and printed it out for us on the spot! It's rare to find places that offer instant photo prints these days, so I was very happy. The meat was delicious, of course! The sirloin and grilled pineapple were absolutely amazing. Despite this being my first visit, I received incredibly heartfelt hospitality. I will definitely be coming back to this restaurant whenever I want to enjoy churrasco!

A restaurant recommended by a friend. Reservations are essential. My friend made the reservation and registered her credit card, so the checkout was incredibly smooth and efficient. This was probably my first experience with Brazilian barbecue. The colorful salad bar featured unique Brazilian vegetables, which really got me excited. The meat starts coming out when you flip a coin. It just keeps coming, so after trying two types, I had to take a break. Each piece is small, but I'm getting older and my appetite isn't what it used to be, so I asked for a piece to be cut in half and shared it with my friend. Dinner includes 18 different types of meat. I tried to avoid the sausage and chicken at first, but I couldn't help myself. Since the order in which the meat comes out is unknown, I couldn't try everything. I also forgot to take pictures. Personally, I found the sirloin to be the most delicious. It was a fun two hours, all about enjoying the atmosphere. They have soft serve ice cream for dessert, which seemed to be a hit with the kids.

The food and service were both excellent. All the meats were delicious, especially the Picanha (Ichibo), which was truly outstanding. It had just the right amount of fat, and the rare parts were tender. The vegetables in the salad were all fresh, and I was happy to see Treviso. The beans were cooked with the meat, and they absorbed a lot of the meat's flavor. In the dessert section, the chocolate sweets like Brigadeiro and Brazilian pudding were particularly delicious. The staff were constantly checking on our table, and it was great that we didn't have to raise our hands or call out for anything we needed. Everything went smoothly. Lunch was 5200 yen plus drinks, but for this quality and service, it's a steal, wouldn't you say?

My First Visit to the Aoyama Main Store I've always gone to the Shinjuku store, but the main store had a great atmosphere as soon as I walked in. The staff were very professional and helpful. The meat was, as always, excellent! The slightly stronger saltiness didn't bother me much. The grilled pineapple is popular, but it took a while to reach our table. When we finally got it, it was almost completely cooked through and didn't taste very good. It was a bit disappointing. We tried the pineapple again later, and the difference in taste was clear! There were many different kinds of salads, some of which I don't usually eat, so it was a nice change. The salads were lightly seasoned, but the flavors of the ingredients were the only thing you could taste. It seems like the dressing is key. Personally, I would have preferred the jalapeño to be sliced instead of whole, as it was a bit difficult to cut with a knife. The restrooms had many private stalls, which was convenient. The clientele seemed to be mostly large groups. It's best to make a reservation before going.

This was my second time visiting, and I truly love this restaurant because it always makes me feel special on special occasions. This time, Gaby was our table server, and her attentiveness was exceptional. She immediately put the cake I brought into the refrigerator, replaced our plates at the perfect time, and kept us entertained with her stories, all of which enhanced our special evening. She embodies hospitality. I would go back to Barbaccoa just to experience Gaby's service again. Thank you.