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Tan Tan

São Paulo

Half bar, half restaurant, all fun at this Brazilian-Asian hotspot

An intimate yet buzzing spot in the trendy Pinheiros district of São Paulo, Tan Tan effortlessly blurs the lines to serve up both smart cocktails and delicious Asian dishes. And, in a metropolis with the largest Japanese population outside of Japan, it sets the bar high. A half-and-half concept divided between bar and restaurant as well as Brazilian and Asian flavours conceived by chef and owner Thiago Bañares, on one side, the open kitchen showcases the chefs' precise, well-orchestrated movements, while on the other, the bartenders' workstations blend seamlessly into a beautiful wooden counter.

The space is framed by a plush inviting sofa, although those after a more casual experience might prefer to take a seat streetside. The cocktail list's narrative – devised by head barman Caio Carvalhaes – is updated annually. And here comes the science bit: new for 2025 is Pour-Hibition, an inclusive concept challenging relationships with alcohol while addressing the global decline in its consumption. Tan Tan's drinks list also features non-alcoholic cocktails identified by their ABV rather than being segregated. Order the Dirty Collins and its wink towards Brazil made with white cachaça, tequila, olive and Tahiti lime and savour it to a pumping hip-hop soundtrack; other cocktails have thought-proving names such as Sinner, Hypocrisy and Libertine. As for dishes, start with oysters in ponzu sauce before moving on to a katsu sando or aka teba (fried chicken wings with homemade sweet chilli sauce.)

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