matcha is a Green Tea ground, from the herb camellia sinensis, which comes in powder form and, for drinking, is dissolved in water or milk. In the preparation of sweets, in addition to taking shape in creams, puddings, cakes and ice creams, it is also sprinkled to give it its beautiful and characteristic green color.
In Brazil, matcha is still a “new” ingredient for many people. With thermogenic, calming and antioxidant properties, it’s a great excuse to eat a candy with matcha – has properties that are good for health.
The fact is that there are places, people and desserts that deserve to be highlighted in the use of this true green delicacy in the pastry shop. Check it out below addresses in São Paulo (and an extra tip in Rio de Janeiro) to enjoy sweets with matcha.
Vivianne Wakuda Pâtissière
Vivianne Wakuda is one of the main representatives of yogashi confectionery (a style that combines western confectionery with Japanese ingredients such as matcha, sesame and shiso) in Brazil. It currently has a pick-up and delivery point in Moema, as well as a small space for on-site consumption.
Among the various delights that can be ordered, there is the matcha cake (matcha sponge cake, with matcha mousse and fruit, topped with matcha butter cream, flowers and fresh fruit), the namatcha (truffle with Belgian white chocolate and matcha), in addition to Matcha Choux.
Al. dos Nhambiquaras, 1410, Moema, São Paulo-SP / Opening hours: Monday, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and from Tuesday to Saturday, from 9:30 am to 5:45 pm. It doesn’t open on Sundays.
imakay
THE imakaywhich has ahead Seiji Enokizono, is known for its Nikkei omakase – which combines Japanese and Peruvian cuisine – in addition to the use of a grill to prepare and finish some dishes and the use of matured fish. Matcha appears in a version of cheesecake based on oreo and green tea cream.
Rua Urussuí, 330, Itaim Bibi, São Paulo-SP/ Opening hours: Monday and Tuesday, from 12 pm to 3 pm and from 7 pm to 11 pm, Wednesday to Friday, from 12 pm to 3 pm and from 7 pm to 24:00, and on Saturdays from 12:30 to 16:00 and from 19:00 to 24:00. It doesn’t open on Sundays.
Makoto san – 誠さん
One of my favorite Japanese restaurants could not be left out of this column. THE Makoto Sanwhich is led by the beloved Yamashita family (the couple Helio Makoto and Edna Mami and the son Rafael) serves one of the most popular omakase in the city and, as far as the present text is concerned, the dessert is a Matcha Trio (with cake, pudding and ice cream made with green tea).
Rua Leandro Dupret, 108, Vila Clementino, São Paulo-SP / Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, from 6 pm to 10:30 pm. Not open on Mondays or Sundays.
Kisû Japanese Cuisine
Open a decade ago in Recife and last year in São Paulo, the Kisû is focused on Japanese food presented in a more contemporary way. THE Kisû presents an oriental version of Tiramisuwith mascarpone cream, vanilla coffee and matcha.
Dr Street Melo Alves, 506, Jardim Paulista, São Paulo-SP / Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 12 pm to 3 pm and from 6 pm to 11 pm, and on Saturdays, from 1 pm to 11 pm. It doesn’t open on Sundays.
Kazuo Restaurant
THE Kazuo Restaurant has ahead Kazuo Harada and aims to take the diner on a culinary journey through Asia with dishes from different countries on the continent. Among the desserts, there is a Matcha pavlova with fresh berries.
Rua Prudente Correia, 432, Jardim Europa, São Paulo-SP / Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 12:00 to 15:00 and from 19:00 to 23:00, and on Saturdays from 12:30 to 24:00. It doesn’t open on Sundays.
Extra tip for anyone in the Rio de Janeiro:
Spicy Fish
THE Spicy Fish is a modern restaurant with a focus on Asian cuisine in Rio de Janeiro and is yet another undertaking by the restaurateur Leonardo Rezende. With the kitchen led by Emerson Kimamong the desserts there is the Matcha-Yuzu tiramisuwhich includes sponge cake, mascarpone cream with yuzu and matcha compote.
Rua Maria Quitéria, 99, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro-RJ / Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, from 12:00 to 24:00, Friday and Saturday, from 12:00 to 1:00, and on Sundays, from 12:00 to 23:00 .
Fred Sabbag
Fred Sabbag is a lawyer by profession, but in his free time, he doesn’t have any lawsuits or legal procedures: one of his biggest passions is going to bars and restaurants. The habit earned him numerous followers on Instagram (@fredsabbag) and made him an important character in gastronomy in São Paulo.
Source: CNN Brasil
