Japanese cuisine became popular in Rio back in the 80's, when it became hip to eat sushis and sashimis. Today few remember life without a good pair of chopsticks... Do not be surprised to find mini-sushis among the buffet options of better rodízio steakhouses and self-serve restaurants.

Rub elbows with Carioca socialites at Yasuto Tanaka, enjoy the bohemian atmosphere around Sushi Leblon, the impeccable dishes at Ten Kai, the charm of Miss Tanaka, or the sophistication of Mme. Butterfly. Kotobuki, Nik Sushi and Sushi Mar are more reasonably priced options, while Edo and Ben Kai offer a fixed-price menu. 

Chinese cuisine in Rio used to translate to hearty portions of somewhat less creative - though substantial - food. Most restaurants today have learned to add vegetarian and fish options, though, and you can go for something lighter. When you don't feel like going out, call China in Box. They deliver fast, and you can save with the executive boxes that include a portion of rice. Below is a selection of our favorite Oriental restaurants, sorted by area. Please call for hours, and prices.

Benkei	Ipanema	Rua Henrique Dumont, 71	2540-4829
Edo	Ipanema	Rua Prudente de Morais, 1117	3201-1104
Mme. Butterfly	Ipanema	Rua Barão da Torre, 472	2267-4347
Nik Sushi	Ipanema	Rua Garcia D'Ávila, 83	2512-6446
Sakai	Ipanema	Rua Henrique Dumont, 65	2259-1640
Ten Kai	Ipanema	Rua Barão da Torre, 667	2540-5100
Yasuto Tanaka	Lagoa	Av. Epitácio Pessoa, 1210	2522-9006
Wakai	Lagoa	Rua Mario Ribeiro,410	2512-7115
Deusimar Sushi	Leblon	Rua General Urquiza, 188B	2512-6827
Justa Causa	Leblon	Rua Conde Bernadote, 26 loja-124	2512-8681
Manekineko	Leblon	Rua Dias Ferreira, 410	2540-7424
Mirai	Leblon	Rua Dias Ferreira, 116 lj D	2511-1476
Sushi Leblon	Leblon	Rua Dias Ferreira, 256	2512-7830
Azumi	Copa	Rua Ministro Viveiros de Castro, 127	2541-4294
China in Box	Copa	Rua Bulhões de Carvalho, 542	2521-9260
Rakan	Copa	Rua Francisco Sá, 32 lj. A	2267-7893
I Piatti	Botafogo	Rua Visconde de Caravelas, 71	2539-0698
Gueisha Hi-Tech	Botafogo	Av. Gal Severiano, 97 Lj 125	2275-1442
Kotobuki	Botafogo	Botafogo Praia Shopping, 7 andar	3171-9595
Mr. Ôpi	Botafogo	Praia de Botafogo, 501 lj. A	2244-2185
Sushi Fashion	Gávea	Rua Prof. Manoel Ferreira, 8	2274-2012
Sushi Mar	Gávea	Rua dos Oitís, 6	2274-3999
Origami	Gávea	Shopping da Gávea, lj. 111	2289-5794
Take Lounge	Gávea	Praça Santos Dumont, 31 (Jóquei Clube)	2274-1444
Miss Tanaka	J. Botânico	Rua Pacheco Leão, 758	3205-7322
Sushi Garden	S. Conrado	São Conrado Fashion Mall, lj. 206C	3322-4932
Sushi Barra	Barra	Shopping Downtown, bl.9, lj.114	2294-5595
O Shangai	Centro	Av. Presidente Wilson, 164-C	2533-3411