Sushi, samba and killer caipirinhas – Japanese-Brazilian fusion takes Rome by storm
It isn’t just classic Japanese cuisine that’s beloved in the capital. Fusion restaurants are popping up everywhere too. Whether it’s a fusion of Brazilian and Japanese cuisines, or Hawaii and Peru, Rome has its fair share of fusion restaurants. Here’s our selection of the best eateries where you can taste Japanese with a twist, paired with some great cocktails.
Finger’s Roma
Via Francesco Carrara, 14 (Flaminio)
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If you are looking for a transformative and multicultural gastronomic experience, Finger’s Roma is for you. A stone’s throw away from Piazza del Popolo, this extraordinary restaurant in Rome lets you step into a corner of Japan, take a detour to Brazil, and lose yourself in the myriad of mingling flavors.
The all-Japanese kitchen staff provides ample choice for any palate, between classic Japanese dishes and Brazilian-Japanese fusion; Finger’s offers something for everybody, sporting a biblical menu counting 77 dishes to choose from.
Temakinho
Via dei Serpenti, 16 (Monti)
Borgo Angelico, 30 (Borgo)
Inside La Rinascente in Via dei Due Macelli, 23 (Via del Corso)
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Not long after their first hole in the wall hotspot in Monti acquired a cult following, Temakinho expanded to a new space: a colorful, funky, Brazilian-sushi playhouse sprawled over three floors on Borgo Angelico in Prati. Step into another world – a colorful, tropical one with incredibly fresh fish. Like most Sushi restaurants it’s not cheap – rolls range from €10 to €15, but the portions are generous you will not leave hungry. Reservations are highly recommend (you can now book through their app) – we weren’t joking about the “cult-following.” What we love: tartare di salmao gostoso, Rio Bananal Roll and Carnaval roll. Feeling wild? Try the pineapple mint or acai Caipirinha.
Baianeira Roma
Via Sestio Calvino, 28 (Cinecittà)
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Baianeira brings to Rome a clear-cut fusion concept: Japanese technique meets Brazilian tropical flavours, for a dinner that feels different from the usual sushi bar. Inside, the atmosphere does its part, plants, flowers and exotic details create an urban-jungle vibe that works best in the evening. The menu plays on the meeting of these two worlds with creative dishes, made to order and focused on fresh ingredients. To complete the experience, a tropical cocktail list made with fresh fruit, perfect both alongside dinner and for an exotic aperitivo.
