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Tordesilhas
Tordesilhas
Tordesilhas (Alameda Tietê 489, Jardins São Paulo) – this restaurant makes an effort to offer dishes typically found in various Brazilian states (even far-flung ones in the Amazon). With dishes from all over the country, from the rich and hearty traditions of Minas Gerais and the spicy and exciting seafood of the northeast, to the rarely seen cuisine of Amazonas, dinner at Tordesilhas is a voyage across Brazilian gastronomy.
The house specialty is a classic Amazonian dish called tacacá, a delicious seafood broth made with a manioc extract called tucupi, jambu (a green leaf from the Amazon that numbs the tongue slightly), and dried shrimp. Tacacá is served hot, but gives an oddly cooling and refreshing sensation upon eating.