Ryōshi

Japan is taken seriously. But not too seriously.

There are restaurants where haute cuisine demands silence and ceremony. At Ryōshi, the technique is taken very seriously, but the atmosphere invites you to relax. Located on Rua da Boavista, between Cais do Sodré and Santos, this irreverent Japanese is a trip to Japan's small neighbourhood restaurants without leaving Lisbon.

Leading the kitchen is chef Lucas Azevedo, who found in Japanese gastronomy the inspiration for a signature offering, where technical precision lives alongside simplicity and the pleasure of sharing. Seasonal Portuguese produce meets Japanese flavours and techniques, in a cuisine that favours authenticity, creativity and, above all, flavour.

The menu invites you to experiment without much formality. There are oysters with dashi vinegar, lily sashimi with umesu, temakis, karaage chicken and the famous Lucas San, a Japanese-inspired sandwich that has already won many fans. To finish, even rabanada has a place on this trip to the East.

The atmosphere matches the spirit of the house: lively, informal and full of personality, with music, cocktails and a selection of sakes that invite you to extend the evening.

At Ryōshi, Japan meets Lisbon without losing its identity. And proves that good food does not need great ceremony to be memorable.