Mee

If you’re looking for an Asian dining experience close to Copacabana beach, make sure you book a table at Mee, an excellent option within the walls of the “Copa” (Copacabana Palace hotel). In this elegant restaurant where modernity and exoticism combine together harmoniously, the focus is on pan-Asian fusion cuisine that takes the tastebuds on a gastronomic journey to discover the flavours of Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Japan, Singapore etc. Chef Alberto Morisawa was born in São Paulo but his family origins are in Madara Shima (Nagasaki, Japan), hence the dominant influence of Japanese cooking in his highly sophisticated dishes, many of which are served raw. The Omakase experience is available in the impressive sushi bar, while the two interesting tasting menus (one of which is vegan), as well as an impressive à la carte choice of nigiri, temaki, sashimi and dumplings, are served at the tables dotted around the dining room. To make your culinary journey here even more special, there’s also an excellent selection of sakes and wines.