Discover the Japanese breakfast served in São Paulo

DISCOVER THE JAPANESE BREAKFAST SERVED IN SÃO PAULO
The traditional Asian meal is served daily at Bistrô L'Hotel

For those unfamiliar with Brazil, it's worth clarifying: Brazil has the largest Japanese community outside of Japan, with over two million members.
Unlike in other countries, such as the United States, immigrants and their descendants here have expressed and preserved their culture. Gastronomy, in particular, is a standout: there are more Japanese restaurants than steakhouses scattered throughout Brazil!
Most Japanese-Brazilians are either in the city or state of São Paulo, which welcomed over 164,000 Japanese immigrants in the early 20th century. It's not surprising, then, that PortoBay, a five-star hotel run by a family-owned group from Madeira Island, serves breakfast as if it were located in Tokyo!
Just steps away from Avenida Paulista and a short walk from the Japan House (an incredible cultural center), Bistrô L’Hotel offers an Asian-style breakfast as a courtesy to Japanese guests.

Friendly waiters follow tradition to the letter: they place chopsticks between the diner and the food, parallel to the table, and serve miso soup, gohan (steamed rice), hot proteins, and side dishes.
For those unfamiliar with the custom, the meal might seem like lunch. However, if it were served at any other time of the day, the Japanese would likely miss a fried dish... In the morning, though, starting with a hot bowl of miso soup, alternating with rice, grilled fish, and pickles, is just perfect!
In a typical home, this would be enough. At PortoBay, however, the rice can be sprinkled with furikake, that delicious mixture of dried fish, seaweed, sesame seeds, and other seasonings. Proteins aren't limited to just one: there’s salmon, omelet, nattō (fermented soybeans), and tofu. Accompanying them are tsukemono (Japanese pickles), nori (seaweed), and a small green salad. To complement the meal, green tea is served.

Truth be told, this morning feast isn't heavy at all. So much so that travelers coming from Japan often add Western delights from the buffet, especially Brazilian specialties like pão de queijo (cheese bread), fresh fruits, natural juices, and filtered coffee.
Ah, it's important to note that this experience is a special treat, but it must be reserved 48 hours in advance!