Located in the quieter Vila Nova Conceição neighbourhood, next to the extensive Parque do Ibirapuera, Kinoshita is one of the most prestigious restaurants in São Paulo as it was a trail-blazer in bringing authentic “kappo” cuisine (“kappo” simply means “to cut and to cook” and is one of the purest forms of Japanese cuisine, to the extent that its chefs are considered true artisans requiring a minimum of 15 years of training) to the city. This attractive eatery, with its exotic feel and lots of greenery on display, features several dining rooms that lead to the main room with a counter around the open kitchen, which is the best place to eat while watching the chef in full flow. The à la carte has plenty of options, including a number of special dishes (Kinoshita uses exclusive ingredients such as scallops from Picinguaba and Yamaguishi organic eggs), although we can recommend the Omakase experience. We particularly enjoyed the squid with sea urchin.