The Experience

From Michelin Guide

The stars of the show in this Japanese restaurant in the centre of the city close to the Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand are the grilled sushi and the grill itself. Here, dishes are cooked using the famous binchotan charcoal, an extremely pure charcoal (high density, high heat yield, very little smoke etc) that endows a very special flavour to dishes cooked on it. Chef Gerard Barberan offers a single Omakase menu at the counter around the kitchen for a maximum of ten guests per sitting (you need to be punctual as service starts even if not everyone has taken their seats). This menu is based around seasonal fish of the best-possible quality with the option of adding extra dishes (we particularly enjoyed the tuna tataki prepared with lightly smoked tuna belly and served with a perfectly cooked poached egg). A Japanese bar serving traditional drinks is located on the first floor and all reservations are only received by WhatsApp!.

Unique Things

From Visitor Experiences

Exclusive Intimate Setting with Chef's Table Experience: Kuro accommodates only 10 guests at a sushi bar, creating a highly personalized and intimate omakase dining experience where the chef prepares a 16-course tasting menu right before the diners' eyes, enhancing interaction and engagement.
Use of Binchotan Charcoal for Grilling: The restaurant uniquely incorporates binchotan, a traditional Japanese high-quality charcoal known for its intense heat and distinctive flavor, to grill elements of the menu, adding a smoky nuance that complements the fresh seafood and elevates the omakase beyond typical sushi offerings.
Fusion of Japanese Tradition with Brazilian Ingredients: While rooted in Japanese culinary techniques, Kuro innovatively uses native Brazilian fish such as olhete, carapau, and serra alongside premium imports like bluefin tuna, blending local flavors with authentic Japanese omakase style.

Ingredient Stars

From Visitor Experiences

The most honored or signature ingredients at the Michelin-starred restaurant Kuro in São Paulo are:

Binchotan charcoal: This traditional Japanese charcoal is key to Kuro's cooking, providing intense heat with very little smoke, which imparts a distinctive flavor to grilled dishes.
Seasonal Brazilian fish: Native fish such as olhete, carapau, and serra are used in sushi and grilled preparations, showcasing local freshness and quality.
Bluefin tuna: Offered as an optional premium ingredient, especially in dishes like lightly smoked tuna belly tataki served with a poached egg, highlighting the chef's skill in balancing smoky and delicate flavors.
Cold enoki mushrooms: Used as part of the tasting experience, adding texture and umami to the menu.
Sea urchin and truffle: These luxurious ingredients round out the omakase experience, adding richness and depth to the flavor profile.

These ingredients are carefully combined using old Japanese grilling techniques and a chef-decided omakase menu, emphasizing a blend of Japanese tradition with Brazilian local produce and flavors.

Menu & Pricing

Current Offerings & Prices

Kuro's Tasting Menus and Signature Dishes

Name: Kuro
Address: Rua Padre João Manuel 712, São Paulo, 01411-000, Brazil, São Paulo, Brazil, 01411, BR
Telephone: +5511912550906
Price range: $$$

Tasting Menu

Omakase (14 courses): R$ 300

A La Carte

Blue Lobster: Not found
Sushi with Enguia and Lula: Not found

Note: Prices are in Brazilian Reais (R$)

Kuro

The Experience

Unique Things

Ingredient Stars

Menu & Pricing

Kuro's Tasting Menus and Signature Dishes

Tasting Menu

A La Carte

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