Kinoshita is a Japanese sushi and omakase restaurant in São Paulo, Brazil, listed with one star in the 2026 Michelin Guide Rio de Janeiro and surrounding areas one-star list.[1][2]
The restaurant, located in Vila Nova Conceição near Ibirapuera Park, offers an elegant Kappo dining experience. Chef Marcelo Fernandes brings years of Japanese culinary training back to Brazil, showcasing precise knife work and traditional Japanese cuisine craftsmanship, with carefully selected nigiri and omakase.[3]
Kinoshita was awarded one star in the 2026 edition of Michelin Guide Brazil, one of São Paulo's Japanese restaurants retaining Michelin recognition.[2][4]
Signature dishes
- Chef's signature tofu with Kyoto soy milk and fresh wasabi[morihiro-menu?]
- Matsutake dobinmushi[morihiro-menu?]
- Seikogani, Hokkaido female snow crab with kani miso and ginger[morihiro-menu?]
- Toro tartare with toasted pine nuts and kaluga caviar[morihiro-menu?]