In this article, we will share a list of Brazilian restaurants, markets, and stores where you can buy Brazilian products in Japan. There are many Brazilian stores and restaurants spread throughout the country.
We will mention only the names of some places; sometimes we may include the address, but it’s best for you to search for the name on Google Maps to find the location.
Table of Contents
Brazilian Markets in Japan
Most markets offer online stores and have establishments in various locations. Almost all provide service in Portuguese and sell products from other countries or even Japanese products.
Supermarket Takara – A franchise of markets that sell Japanese and Brazilian products, specializing in meats with Western cuts. With stores in Isesaki and Oizumi in the Gunma prefecture. Toyokawa and Toyohashi in Aichi, and in Mishima, Hamamatsu.
Bell Mart – Since 2002 selling Brazilian and imported products in general. Bell Mart has stores in Ogaki in the Gifu prefecture and in Komaki in the Aichi prefecture.
The Amigos – A franchise of stores that sell meats, cold cuts, bread, fruits, vegetables, grains, pasta, and other Brazilian, Peruvian, and Western products. They have stores in Odaka, Iwaya, Nishio and Toyokawa in Aichi-ken and in Ogaki in the Gifu prefecture.
Mugen Foods – I visited this one personally; it is located in the city of Suzuka in Mie. A quite popular supermarket that sells Japanese and Brazilian products.
It is not possible to mention all the markets in this article. So let’s list them quickly, mentioning only the name and the city where they are located:
- My Brasil Mercado – Nagoya, Aichi;
- KingMart – Iwata, Shizuoka;
- Casa Blanca – Oizumi, Gunma;
- Kioske Ci Brasil – Oizumi, Gunma;
- Padaria Tomi – Oizumi, Gunma;
- Yuri Shop – Yokohama, Kanagawa;
- Mercado Vitoria Regia – Shizuoka;
- Supermercado Pronto – Hamamatsu, Shizuoka;
- Servitu – Hamamatsu, Shizuoka;
- Kyodai Market – Shinagawa, Tokyo;
- Vila Brasil – Yaizu, Shizuoka;
- União – Toyama;
- Sabor Latino Aikawa – Aikawa, Kanagawa;
- MY BRASIL – Nagoya, Aichi;
- Brazilian foods – Aichi;
- Casa Brasil – Oyama, Tochigi;
- Mr Market – Izumo, Shimane;
- Super Foods Brasil – Ayase, Kanagawa;
- Armazem Fashion Japan – Chiryu, Aichi;
- SANNA’S – Tadaoka, Osaka;
Brazilian Restaurants in Japan
It’s worth remembering that not all Brazilian food restaurants in Japan are made for Brazilians. Some are adapted to the Japanese palate, which can be a bit strange.
Barbacoa Grill – A franchise of Brazilian-style barbecues with more than 8 units spread across Tokyo and Osaka. A rodízio with 15 types of meat cuts, caipirinha, Brazilian dishes like feijoada, and tropical fruits.
Que Bom! – One of the most accessible and authentic steakhouses in Tokyo. It serves dishes similar to other steakhouses, offers live music of Brazilian songs, and has various drinks.
Tucano’s – Another steakhouse with rodízio located in Shibuya, Tokyo. The restaurant is also popular for the samba dances and shows that occur 3 times a week.
Casa Blanca – Located in the city of Oizumi in Gunma. This restaurant also sells Brazilian products and offers self-service homemade food.
Let’s quickly list other Brazilian cuisine restaurants below:
- Supermercado Takara – Has the Rodeio Grill steakhouse;
- Restaurante Brasil – Oizumi, Gunma;
- Osso Brasil – Nagoya;
- Boteco Copacabana – Kawasaki, Kanagawa;
- Travesso Grill – Yokohama, Kanagawa;
- Bancho No.1 – Tokyo;
- Bacana Ginza – Tokyo;
- Saci Pererê – Tokyo;
- Rio Grande Grill – Tokyo;
- Samba Sereia – Tokyo;
- Copa – Tokyo;
- Alegria – Shinagawa, Tokyo;
- Buteco Brasil – Osaka;
- Chega+Mais – Kawasaki, Kanagawa;
- Churrascaria Gostoso – Roppongi, Tokyo;
- Paraíso Brasil – Yokohama;
- Serginho Grill – Akishima, Tokyo;
- Mam’s Kitchen Brazilian – Ayase, Kanagawa;
- Churrascaria Primavera de Kita – Saitama;
- Ponto de Encontro – Funabashi, Chiba;
- Delicias by Vera Goto – Joso, Ibaraki;
- Grill Capim Dourado – Tsurugashima, Saitama;
- Alvorada – Tokyo;
- Nossa Brasil Refeição – Tokyo;
- Churrasco B – Tokyo;
- Teco Teco – Narita, Chiba;
- Caipirinha Bar – Tokyo;
- Kaminalua – Oizumi, Gunma;
- Saborosa Grill – Tatebayashi – Gunma;
- Vereda Tropical – Isesaki, Gunma;
- Celia House – Osaka;
- Churrascaria Choupana – Hamamatsu;
- Bar-B-Q-Gordinhos – Hamamatsu;
- Tradição Mineira – Hamamatsu;
- Comida Caseira Kosai – Shizuoka;
- LutiBrasil – Shizuoka;
- Recanto Paulista – Iwata, Shizuoka;
How to find a Brazilian store?
Of course, there are many other Brazilian stores, restaurants, and markets spread throughout Japan. Unfortunately, it is not so easy to find them without knowing the name or city where they are located.
I usually search on Google Maps using the expressions Brazilians, Brasileiro, and ブラジル along with the name of the city or region I am in. Doing this, you come across thousands of nearby results.
A good tip for finding Brazilian stores, restaurants, and markets is to look in regions where more Brazilians are found. Whenever you search for something, try the regions of Nagoya, Shizuoka, Mie, Gifu, Gunma, Kanagawa, Saitama, Shiga, Nagano, and Ibaraki.
The good thing about using Google Maps is that you can read comments about the place, a rating, and photos to know if such a place suits you or not. Usually, there is a website where you can find the list of products and menu.
Care with Brazilian products
Some people move to Japan but do not forget Brazil and how their products are of poor quality and can harm health. Therefore, avoid and be cautious when consuming Brazilian products.
I am not trying to end Brazilian products, but everyone knows how poor the industrial regulation in Brazil is and the laws that govern the chemical compounds and others found in products.
Not to mention that imports usually have problems. I myself had a terrible experience with Japanese products bought in Brazil. The taste was not original, products were expired, and prices were very high.
Believe it or not, there are people who import beauty products and clothes from Brazil, even though Japan has a huge collection of the same products and high quality at a very low price.
It’s fine to enjoy great Brazilian cuisine and buy nostalgic Brazilian products from time to time. Just be careful not to make it a habit that harms your wallet and your health.
I might be exaggerating, but my body has never felt so good while I am in Japan, even eating daily in restaurants; it’s only when I return to Brazil that it gets all out of whack. That’s why I am writing!
Sometimes we miss Brazilian products for being sweeter or saltier. This may seem good, but it only sustains the addiction to sugar and salt. Try to get used to Japanese seasoning for your own good.
Be careful also when buying from online stores of Brazilians and imported products. While writing this article, I noticed that many stores do not have HTTPS certification, so I think many stores must be fake or abandoned.
That’s why I leave the following tips:
- I always check the expiration date of products;
- See if there is a healthier alternative for the same product;
- Be attentive to online stores;
- Check if you are not paying too much;
- Sometimes you find the same product in the Japanese version;
- Brands you think are national actually exist in Japan;
- Research prices well so you are not exploited in a restaurant;
It is not my goal to criticize Brazilian products. I am alert to these situations here in Brazil as well; I always check the expiration date of products and if nothing has been tampered with. I have friends who worked in markets, and they tell me the horrible things that markets do regarding expired products and others.
It turns out that I have become a paranoid person who prefers to eat a handmade hamburger than a traditional X-tudo. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed the article. If you liked it, share and leave your comments.
Leave a Reply