Suibi Ipanema
Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro
Restaurant in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Suibi Ipanema is a good pick when Japanese food needs to feel like a proper night out. The restored Ipanema house, veranda, and contemporary Japanese menu make it strongest for dates, small celebrations, and groups that care about atmosphere as much as the food.
About Suibi Ipanema
Suibi Ipanema is a Japanese restaurant in Rio de Janeiro with a smart-casual dress code and an approximate price of $50 per person. It is a considered choice when the group wants Japanese cooking with a smart-casual expectation.
The details are focused but useful: the cuisine is Japanese, the expected spend is about $50 per person, and noted dishes include Octopus Crudo, Suibi Ebiten roll, Spicy Tuna uramaki, and Shoyu Ramen.
A Japanese restaurant with a short list of confirmed dishes
The menu signal is Japanese rather than a single narrow category. Listed dishes include Octopus Crudo, Suibi Ebiten roll, Spicy Tuna uramaki, and Shoyu Ramen, so first-timers have a few specific items to recognize without assuming the full menu format.
For value, the case is clearest if the group wants Japanese dining in Rio de Janeiro at about $50 per person with a smart-casual expectation. If the priority is comparing another Japanese option, Haru Sushi Bar is a natural restaurant to check alongside Suibi Ipanema.
Who should choose it over a simpler Japanese spot
Choose Suibi Ipanema when the occasion calls for Japanese food in Rio de Janeiro and the group is comfortable with a smart-casual setting. The dish list gives first-timers a practical starting point: Octopus Crudo, Suibi Ebiten roll, Spicy Tuna uramaki, and Shoyu Ramen are the specific items to know.
For broader planning around the city, use the Rio de Janeiro restaurants guide alongside the decision here.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 6:30 pm–12 am · Tuesday: 6:30 pm–12 am
- Location
- R. Joana Angélica, 184 - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22420-030, Brazil
- Website
- instagram.com/suibi.restaurant
- Phone
- +55 21 95900-3617
Venue details
Ambiance
Japanese restaurant in a restored Ipanema house with a spacious veranda and around 75 seats, described in local press as an authorial, contemporary take on Japanese cooking that blends New York roots with Tokyo influences, giving a modern yet cozy, sophisticated feel.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Omakase, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Cocktails, Wine
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 2024
Signature Dishes
- Octopus Crudo
- Suibi Ebiten roll
- Spicy Tuna uramaki
- Shoyu Ramen
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- Getting there
- R. Joana Angélica, 184 - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22420-030, Brazil
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 6:30 pm–12 am
- Tuesday
- 6:30 pm–12 am
- Wednesday
- 6:30 pm–12 am
- Thursday
- 6:30 pm–12 am
- Friday
- 6:30 pm–12 am
- Saturday
- 12:30–4:30 pm, 6:30 pm–12 am
- Sunday
- 12:30–4:30 pm, 6:30–11 pm
Location
R. Joana Angélica, 184 - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22420-030, Brazil · Directions
Also consider
Where to book if this is not the right fit
If Suibi Ipanema feels too polished for the plan, cross-shop Haru Sushi Bar. It is the more value-focused Japanese option and makes more sense for a casual meal than a special-occasion dinner.
Restaurant context
How Suibi Ipanema compares
Against Haru Sushi Bar, Suibi Ipanema is the more occasion-friendly choice. Haru Sushi Bar sits in the lower price tier, so it is the more sensible pick when value and a simpler Japanese meal matter more than setting.
Suibi Ipanema makes more sense for a date, small celebration, or dinner where ambiance is part of the decision. The restored-house format and veranda give it a more polished Ipanema feel, while Haru Sushi Bar is the better cross-shop for diners who want Japanese food without paying for a dressed-up room.
Booking difficulty looks easier here than at restaurants built around scarce counter seats, but advance planning is still the safer call for prime dinner times. If the group is price-sensitive, start with Haru Sushi Bar; if the group wants a more elegant evening in Ipanema, Suibi Ipanema is the stronger fit.
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Comparison
Suibi Ipanema and Haru Sushi Bar serve the same broad Japanese craving in Rio de Janeiro, but they answer different needs. Suibi Ipanema is the better fit for atmosphere-led dining, with a restored-house setting and veranda that suit a date or celebration. Haru Sushi Bar is the better value-first alternative in the lower price tier.
For location mood, Suibi Ipanema has the stronger Ipanema night-out signal. For a simpler meal where the room matters less, Haru Sushi Bar is the cleaner choice.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Suibi Ipanema worth the price?
It can be, if you want Japanese dining in Rio de Janeiro at about $50 per person and a smart-casual setting. If you are comparing Japanese restaurants, Haru Sushi Bar is another practical option to check.
What should a first-timer know about Suibi Ipanema?
Suibi Ipanema is a Japanese restaurant in Rio de Janeiro with an approximate price of $50 per person and a smart-casual dress code. First-timers can look for dishes such as Octopus Crudo, Suibi Ebiten roll, Spicy Tuna uramaki, and Shoyu Ramen.
