Restaurante Mee

I found this restaurant so lovely. I was there by myself, and the waitress was so kind and knew a lot about the menu. I had a mocktail which was absolutely divine and sat reading my book and watching the guests come in. I didn’t order the same menu. I chose a couple of options myself and I think that was a far better option. My food was absolutely incredible. I would highly recommend going to this restaurant and not doing the set menu as that seems to be where people are finding the issues. However, I had a wonderful experience and the food was really great. The prawns with the candied nuts were probably my favorite. I would have appreciated maybe not having children and babies under the age of five for dinner but I do understand that it is also in a hotel, which can make a challenging. Remember eating in a restaurant is based on preference and not everyone is going to like the same things. Don’t write it off completely. I’ve traveled all over the world and in the same holiday I went to a two Michelin star restaurant, which was absolutely horrific. These are also human beings that are cooking and providing you with the best that they can. Maybe they were simply having a bad day on the day that you ate there. It’s not a justification, but just a thought. I would go back

Food was ok but nothing special, the fact that you get in a Michelin starred Restaurant the same wooden break away chopsticks you get in a cheap fast food sushi shops is just mindboggling. Pacing was too fast. The servers stand next to you discussing other clients. Lots of work to get to 1 Michelin Star quality. Wine pairing is too expensive for the wines you get. Probably goes to the fact that it is located in one of the most expensive hotels in Rio. There are better restaurants in Rio to spend your money (and for a better price/quality).

With high expectations and positive anticipation we entered the beautiful one star Michelin restaurant. First we had one drink each in the bar, made by a pleasant and professional bartender. The drinks where expensive but high quality and very good. The seating premise is nice and most materials are high end. Moving on to the food. We had the tasting menu which included around 7 dishes. I want to be clear, i have been privileged enough to have dined at multiple guide michelin restaurants around the world, ranging from 1 star up to 3 stars. It really saddens me to say, that this was by far the most underwhelming food experience. However, the staff where accommodating and kind but it did unfortunately not make up for the low level in the kitchen. On to some constructive criticism. The first dish was one of the best. The muscle was a bit to cold in the middle and the foam was tasteless. Although the star of the dish lacked a bit the rest was nice. The second dish was a joke, get rid of the salad and 4 tomatoes? Insane ratio. The sushi was OK, the tuna was very nice. The wagyu was to salty. The tartar was the best dish of the night, but! Its the safest dish. Nothing difficult about it, the product is high quality. But the chef risks nothing. Disappointed. The wine was very fine and the service on refilling was quick and elegant. The soup. Just no. So simple and it blows my mind how you thought this was a good idea. The pasta was so weird. It almost felt like we were used as someone to test strange ideas on. Its a good thing to try new things, it adds to the Guinea pigs sensation but in this case it lacked any positive lining. The mochi was sloppy. The final dessert was clean, easy and fresh. Skip the thick jelly. Try something more exotic and sensual.

The staff was great and the food was excellent. We had the regular menu and had a mix of sushi and dishes. The best was the scallop and the mushroom gyoza were our favorites. Cocktails were terrific

On June 6, my husband and I ate at Mee the first night we stayed at the Belmond Copacabana. We ordered their Tasting Menu and were disappointed at the service and the quality of the food. The first dish was scallop, nicely presented, but not very fresh, had a fishy taste. The shiromi was the worst – I ate two pieces and left the third untouched. The third dish (zushi) was a ball of white rice wrapped in beef, tuna tartare, and eel; could have been better if the rice was soft, sticky, and seasoned like how sushi rice is supposed to be. The rice was dry and had no flavor which is shocking for a Japanese restaurant, not to mention one with a 1 Michelin star. The Trio Snack was the best among the nine dishes. The grilled wagyu beef in a skewer was flavorful, the tuna tartare was fresh, and the chicken panko was crispy and tasty. Of the last three dishes (shrimp, noodles with pork belly, and Korean bibimbap), the bibimbap was the most disappointing in taste. It was nicely presented but lacked in flavor. Of the two desserts, the mochi was OK, but the strawberry mousse was pretty good! With water and three small bottles of Sapporo, the total came to R$2.026,20 (roughly USD$363) – totally not worth it. As for service, it was quick and smooth the first half because there were only three tables with customers. As the restaurant started to fill with more people, service lagged, and there were gaps of 15 – 20 minutes between the last couple of main dishes. We had to ask the server to check on our dishes more than a couple of times. We enjoy dining at Michelin star restaurants, and unfortunately, Mee has been our worst experience. It’s hard to imagine how Mee got their one star. Perhaps their past dishes were delectable, but the Tasting Menu we tried in June was not to the standard and quality of a Michelin star restaurant.

A chic interior, with two beautiful paintings on the wall like Asian murals, slightly dimmed light which is always nice for dinner, a nice bar with beautifully designed lights hanging over it. I ordered the Mee mule, a nonalcoholic drink which was great. We had the 7 course tasting meny of the chef. The kyozas and the shrimp tempura were very tasty, the sea bass sashimi was flat in the taste. The wangu dish with udon noodles was performed on the table and was also very tasty. The desert with mango, coconut, nuts , passion fruit and a great crispy biscuit was fantastic. The service was very good and the price reasonable for a one star Michelin restaurant located in the Copacabana Palace. The 1 star from ne they lost it for the soup which was nothing special and the sea bass sashimi.

Mee Restaurant, a Michelin‑starred establishment with no shortage of hype, delivered an unexpectedly lackluster experience during my recent visit. For a restaurant that promises refinement and innovation, the evening felt more like a masterclass in playing it safe — and failing anyway. I've had better food and better service and non-Michelin Star restaurants. Most dishes arrived shockingly under‑seasoned, as if the kitchen were afraid to commit to flavor at all. Then came the Wagyu, which swung violently in the opposite direction, buried under so much seasoning that the natural richness of the meat never stood a chance. It was the culinary equivalent of someone shouting to make up for having nothing to say. The sake tasting was another disappointment. Marketed as an elevated pairing experience, it offered little more than what any guest could glean from reading the bottle. The sake sommelier provided no insight, no context, and no expertise — just the name and region, recited from the label. Even the dramatic hot sake presentation with dry ice was mishandled, shown from behind so guests couldn’t see the “waterfall effect” at all. What became increasingly clear throughout the evening was that management has set the staff up to fail. The servers were doing their best, but they were clearly working with insufficient training, limited information, and food that simply didn’t live up to the restaurant’s own marketing. It’s hard to fault them for struggling when the kitchen sends out uninspired dishes and leadership provides no foundation for genuine hospitality. The result is a front‑of‑house team forced to apologize — silently or explicitly — for decisions they didn’t make and problems they can’t fix. Perhaps the most surprising failure, however, was the kitchen’s complete lack of imagination. For a restaurant with a Michelin star, the menu felt timid, predictable, and strangely uninspired. There was no boldness, no risk‑taking, no spark of creativity — just safe, forgettable dishes executed without conviction. It’s hard to understand how a kitchen can be both unadventurous and inconsistent, yet Mee somehow manages both. For the price point — and especially for a restaurant bearing a Michelin star — the experience simply did not measure up. Between the uneven execution, the lack of knowledgeable service, the uninspired cooking, and the management missteps, Mee Restaurant failed to deliver an evening worthy of its reputation.

we had an outstanding experience... one in a million. we visited on Sunday, May 4th (Gagacabana weekend) and thought it'd be full, but be managed to squeeze us in. the food, the presentation, the taste... everything was GNARLY. we loved how they treated us. 10/10 would recommend!

This is the Asian fusion restaurant located in the Copacabana Palace Hotel. Reservations were easy to obtain. Ambiance- Asian decor, elegant. Food - dumplings, scallops and some vegetable stir fry/ excellent.

V high-quality drinks, food and service. Japanese-influenced. We tried five dishes, three of the chefs specials. Fabulous, especially the foie gras/tuna, the tartare and fish roe, and truffled salmon. Cocktails were also great. We had a truly lovely evening.

MEE in Rio offers a sensory delight, blending contemporary Pan-Asian cuisine with an elegant ambiance. The bar provides a unique vantage point to witness skilled sushi chefs at work, adding to the immersive experience so make sure you ask to have a drink at the bar before dinner. Nestled in the iconic Copacabana Palace, this Michelin-starred gem, led by Chef Alberto Morisawa, impresses with its exotic and intimate charm as well as an extensive menu, making it a standout among Rio's best restaurants.

Amazing experience. We did the tasting menu of 9 courses, and could not recommend it enough. Will be back for a la carte. Service was great, loved our waiter- knowledgeable, great English, and was a pleasure.

Our waiter Vitor was exceptional in every possible way. He was charming, polite and very attentive, which enhanced our overall experience. My friends and I will definitely be back when we visit Rio again and, of course, we will recommend Mee to our friends.

We had a wonderful meal here. We ordered ala carte and we loved every dish! Especially enjoyed the duck and the kimche fried rice. The dim sum sampler was fantastic as was the shrimp with walnuts. We loved the Bao and tried some sushi dishes. The presentation was beautiful and the service great although they were packed. Our server Thai was fantastic. This was one of our best meals in Rio!

Nice décor, attentive staff, an interesting menu, low noise level with loungy music. Had the best seaweed salad, artfully presented, with no high fructose corn syrup, and as a main I had the vegetable rice, which is finished at your table as the server pours and mixes in a sauce. A cassoulet keeps the dish warm as you enjoy it. It had the perfect spice level but a bit salty and oily for me (fine for most people). Some tofu would have been nice. They have an extensive wine, sake and cocktail list. I had the zero gin and tonic and it was delicious, with a rosemary spring and peppercorns and the volume was generous. Beware the dishes are rather small and the place is pricey. I do recommend it for special occasions or if you want to splurge. Reserving through the web may be challenging, but if you stop by reception they will try to accommodate you.

Absolutely the best Sushi in Rio!!!! Wow!!!! Everything was outstanding....the service, the food quality and the ambiance!!! But the sushi quality was outstanding the yellowtail and fatty tuna nigiri were amazing!!!

Awesome experience with attentive staff. If it hadn't been for a loud, obnoxious Englishman, it would've been a perfect meal.

In beautiful Copacabana , this restaurant has both extraordinary location and the service . Great taste of Asian food with Brazilian twist . People must try the tasting menu , is very extraordinary and very inexpensive considering the quality , location and rank the restaurant has .

We celebrated my birthday dinner at Mee and we were blown away by the service and tasting menu! The staff were so attentive and helpful. Marco was so pleasant and wonderful! We ahead a taste of everything and the chefs did an amazing job with the presentation. My favorite was the wagyu, scallops w truffle, and all of my desserts! Check out my photos. We were seated for 2.5 hours and spent less than $250 USD. The staff also sang happy birthday in Portuguese so it was a magical evening! I would highly recommend this place if you're looking to experience a 2-star Michelin restaurant. Happy Eats

We really wanted to love it but something was just missing. While the presentation was very good, flavors were just a little to bland and uninteresting. For example they had a dish with A5 Kobe beef which they used a hot coal to sear at the table. Should have been amazing but was flat and didn't stand out. It was a good meal but not worthy of a michelin star.

Michelin star restaurant, the food was very nice though great. The service was a little bit slow, I really like the Japanese style decoration! Restaurante estrella Michelin, la comida estuvo muy bien pero no excelente. El servicio fue un poco lento, me encanta la decoración Japonesa!

What a magnificent wonderful dining experience! All the food from the fatty blue fin tuna to the Hong Kong Shrimp was delicious! Our waiter Marcost was fun and professional. Stay for the dessert as well!

This is 1-star Michelin restaurant 2018. But this is below my expectation for 1-star level for Omakase set. Overall sushi quality is good and fresh but the taste is under expectation. Overall atmosphere is OK. It is located on Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel, 5 star hotel, that make the restaurant look better. The price of Omakase at 390+.

We stayed at the Belmond for the week and decided to eat at Mee for our first night in Rio. It was such an incredible disappointment. Sushi was just ok and the wagu beef had teriyaki sauce that tasted grocery store bought. Our waiter was kind but honestly service was meh. We ate at Lasai and Oro, which have one and two michelin stars and FAR surpassed Mee - we couldn't believe they were in the same category. Save your money and dine elsewhere!

Wagyu beef was awesome, duck was pretty good a tad dry, The dim sum wasn't that great. The drinks were excellent. Service was kinda meh. They need English-speaking waiters (at least one, if you're gonna be at the Copacabana hotel!). Also all the sushi courses were excellent. I was slightly underwhelmed but I would definitely come back here. I also have to say that their capirina and capivodkas were one of the best I have ever had!!!

Delicious meal until it got to the sea bass. I am used to a nice firm fish and it was entirely mushy and the "crispy" skin was as well. The shrimp were chewy which also surprised me. Most of the time the service was great but I kept having to pour my own water and my own cocktail which caught me off guard.

Excellent food and very helpful chef. I had the okamase degustation menu at the bar at 240R$. The price is really faire considering the quantity and the quality of the food! Everything is sophisticated and delicious. I did not put a 5 stars because the service is still to improve. I asked them to prepare for me a gin tonic with cucumber and rosemary and they priced it twice the price of a regular cocktail :( I strongly recommend you to try this restaurant!

If you want to visit a Michelin star restaurant for dinner being in Rio - that might be one of the place. Only if you like Pan-Asian cuisine. Situated in the best hotel of Rio - Belmond Copacabana Palace. Nice ambience reflecting a Japanese place. Dimmed light, pretty cozy and can be private - they have tables in separate rooms and divided by white curtains. There is offered a ready tasting menu set. But we decided to choose a la cart. Tuna foie gras tartar to start. I'd say that the combination of tuna with foie gras, red caviar and wasabi and all this in a special Japanese sauce - that's a real waste of all the mentioned products, because it's completely doesn't go and taste together. You can enjoy separately the tuna, foie gras and caviar - but all these combined and with wasabi and their sauce - just killed the whole flavor. That's the same if you mix together shrimps with truffles in a honey sauce with milk and mint sorbet. Not good. But separately all tastes fine. We took Dim Sums of Cantonese steamed pork and Japanese pork gyoza. In each portion were tiny microscopic three dumplings. They also have with shrimps, lobster etc. For the main we took Wagyu beef ribs and classic crispy duck confit with pancakes. The dishes were really tiny. And Wagyu ribs tasted like a simple broiled meet, nothing special and not that rich as we expected it to be. Duck confit was not bad. It was more of duckling than of a duck. Eggplants were chosen as a side dish. Very oily and fatty. They used too much oil cooking them. They have simple things like sushi, sashimi and other Japanese delights. But ordering them you won't have the full possibility to evaluate and taste the whole cuisine and Chef's mastery. The wine list presents wines from all over the world and except for South America, of course, also very well is represented the Old World, there are wines from Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and USA. A good selection to accompany pan-Asian cuisine: a few Rieslings, Gewürztraminer, Condrieu. Quite impressive, on a whole page, the choice of sake. A good selection of dessert wines by the glass. We took a bottle of a very decent Brazilian Tannat Rastros do Pampa and were pleasantly surprised by its quality. I didn't feel like eating Tofu Cheesecake for dessert, and since they didn't have anything regular - we skipped that part at all. The service was really slow and not as perfect as it's supposed to be in such kind of place. I ordered lemonade - they didn't have any. And just squeezed me lime juice in a glass. Impossible to drink. Had to dilute it with a lot of water and sugar myself. And also, our bottle of water after they opened it and poured us two glasses they put it in a mutual stand- they poured from it to somebody else sitting at the next table and when I asked for more water the answer was - "it's all gone"... Not acceptable in a Michelin star establishment.

I am writing this review meanwhile We still have 4 more courses to go. It's a must go to spot in RIO DE JANEIRO. Food is great portions are just right. Service is excellent. hostess is very welcoming and beautiful

We were here three nights ago. We ordered gyoza, pad Thai, and udon noodles. The food was excellent! The presentation of the dishes was very pretty, I should have taken pictures. As for the service, they were very attentive throughout the meal. At one point my husband drop his napkin and within two seconds flat a new napkin was handed to him. We will definitely be going back before we leave Rio.

Staying at Belmond and ate here recently .....This restaurant is Michilien rated but wasn't all that great. I don't recommend - overpriced and not good.