Brazilian churrascaria Bem Brasil offers a deliciously upmarket twist on the traditional steakhouse. The warmest welcome awaits you from manager Marcos Magalhaes and his helpful, efficient staff. The moment you enter, you know this is a special place. A variety of meats on long skewers are brought to your table by skilled passadores, or carvers. Diners are given a disk – to place green side up when they want to be served and red side up when they wish to take a break to munch and chat. It’s a relaxed, no-pressure way of dining, which is popular in Brazil.
My friend and I feasted on rump steak, beef sirloin, ribs, garlic lamb, chicken, gammon, sausages and chicken hearts – a Brazilian speciality. All were succulent, cooked to perfection and exceptionally tasty. They were accompanied by fresh salads, cold meats, pasta, rice dishes and casseroles showcasing a wealth of Brazilian flavours. With its emphasis on the meatier end of the food spectrum, Bem Brasil is ideal for paleo-dieters, although the extensive buffet selection will delight vegetarians too. Must-tries include the chickpea salad, fried polenta, fresh salmon, spiced potatoes and the show-stopping roasted pineapple with cinnamon. Diners pay a very reasonable set price for a unique, high-end dining experience.
Don’t miss the heavenly Caipirinha cocktail – a dreamy concoction of zingy Brazilian limes, Cachaça, white rum, sugar and crushed ice. Perfect for parties or dining à deux, Bem Brasil also offers a stylish cocktail lounge on the ground floor, a VIP section for hire and regular themed evenings.
