Casa Brasil
光华路44号
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There's a creative, gourmet set menu of contemporary South American-influence cuisine on the first floor, and Brazilian barbecue on the second floor of this embassy district restaurant. The selection of dishes changes weekly, showcasing fresh, high quality ingredients and standout flavors, especially given the low prices. Grab a fruit caipirinha and enjoy fresh, fine dining that won't break the bank.
One to Impress
4.5/5 stars
Casa Brasil got off to a rough start when it opened earlier this year, but now with a chef from Brazil and a sous-chef who used to work at SALT, the place has really started to shine. While there is barbecue on the second floor, the restaurant is less Latin Grillhouse and much closer to South American-influenced favorites like Alameda, SALT and Mosto.
Given the extremely high quality of the food, the prices are crazy low. At dinner, it’s just ¥98 for two courses, and ¥128 for three courses. Dishes change weekly, but there are always vegetarian, seafood and meat options. The shrimp napoleon with avocado tartar didn’t quite reach Daniel Urdaneta heights, but was still very good, with perfectly cooked shrimp. A salad with feta, green apples and green olives showcased high quality, fresh ingredients and a pleasing walnut vinaigrette.
Main courses truly stand out. The beef tenderloin was one of the better steaks we’ve had in Beijing, a generous portion of juicy, aromatic meat served with a wonderfully flavored and textured portion of wild rice and butter-sauteed vegetables. The vegetable risotto with parmesan crisp clearly takes inspiration from Mosto, and the results are nothing to scoff at. The rich, cheesy rice is mixed with diced carrots, zucchini and squash, and topped with an excellent cheese crisp. Desserts are also successful, especially a large, creamy crème brulée. Drinks are good value, too—we recommend the passion fruit caipirinha, a steal at ¥48.
The waitstaff is English speaking, friendly, welcoming and well trained, and the Chinese manager even speaks Portuguese. Perhaps the only thing a little off is the décor, which, with its tropical plants, dark wood and touristy photos of mountains and toucans, is perfectly acceptable, but not quite a match for the gourmet food.
Sienna Parulis-Cook
