What to order at Mr. Lam

Must order
Senhor Batista prawns in the nine-spice sweet and sour sauce, or the Peking duck
Editor tip
Veja Rio named Mr. Lam best Asian restaurant in 2026; Saturday and Sunday service starts at 13:00 for a long lunch.
CuisineChinese
Price$$$
NeighborhoodLagoa
HoursMon-Thu 19:00-00:00; Fri 19:00-01:00; Sat 13:00-01:00; Sun 13:00-22:00.
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Rio de Janeiro: Private Day Tour with lunch

Discover the symbols of the "Cidade Maravilhosa" on this private day trip. See the iconic Christ the Redeemer, take a cable car up Sugar Loaf Mountain, and see the cit...

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Address: Rua Maria Angelica 21, Lagoa, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22470-201

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OrderA premium cut from the churrasco grill; on Saturdays, the feijoada with the dessert buffet

TipMichelin notes the terrace views of the racetrack and Christ the Redeemer; the glass window beside the kitchen shows the churrasco grill working.

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TipVeja Rio named it best fish and seafood restaurant in 2026; on Friday and Saturday the kitchen runs until 01:00.

Lilia ★ 4.4

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OrderRoasted beetroot on curd with tahini and herbs, then the crispy pork belly with smoked mash

BookBook by WhatsApp or Tagme; the dinner tasting menu is served Monday to Saturday ahead

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OrderThe fish of the day with yuzu kosho and coriander oil, then the squid with nduja and white beans

BookReservations by WhatsApp or the hotel hostess email ahead

TipPadrós arrived from Peru at the end of 2025 and rewrote the menu around product names, such as tartar, yolk and brioche.

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OrderGrilled ribeye or filet mignon with garlic, then the dulce de leche pancake with sorbet

BookBook through the restaurant; Michelin notes it manages its own bookings ahead

TipMichelin lists it as good for outdoor dining and groups; the terrace tables face the Marina da Glória.

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OrderThe single tasting menu, led by vegetables from the chef's gardens in Itanhangá and Vale das Videiras

BookBook ahead; the house takes reservations only ahead

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