Jun Sakamoto

Jun Sakamoto is a high-end omakase sushi restaurant on Rua Lisboa in the Jardim Paulista district of São Paulo, Brazil, run by chef Jun Sakamoto, a Japanese-trained sushi master widely regarded as one of the finest sushi chefs in Latin America. The restaurant is built entirely around counter-seated omakase service, where the chef selects and hand-prepares a sequence of nigiri using fish flown in and rice seasoned with meticulous, traditional Edomae technique; standout courses include toro nigiri and uni gunkan. The approach is purist and minimalist, avoiding fusion elements in favor of classical Japanese sushi craftsmanship rarely found outside Tokyo. The dining room is small, quiet, and intensely focused on the counter experience, with limited covers per seating and an intimate, almost reverent atmosphere suited to watching the chef work rather than socializing loudly. The beverage list includes a curated sake selection alongside champagne and white wine chosen to complement raw fish. Given the restaurant's small size and reputation, reservations are essential and should be made well in advance, often weeks ahead for dinner seatings.