Pinheiros at the Table: Jun Sakamoto and the Gastronomy That Reshaped the Neighborhood

Pinheiros has always been a neighborhood of contrasts. Old houses and modern buildings share the same block; discreet addresses welcome some of the city’s finest chefs; a quiet street can lead, just a few meters away, to a lively stretch of bars, cafés, and restaurants.

It is precisely this mix that gives the neighborhood its character.

Pinheiros does not have the formality of Jardins or the exclusively bohemian appeal of other neighborhoods. Instead, it offers a rare balance of residential life, gastronomy, culture, and services. A neighborhood where you can start the day at a local bakery, have lunch at an award-winning restaurant, spend the afternoon exploring galleries and bookstores, and end the evening without having to cross the city.

For those who experience São Paulo to the fullest, that makes all the difference.

Jun Sakamoto: precision without excess

Rua dos Pinheiros and its surroundings have helped reshape the city’s gastronomic landscape, but today, the scene extends well beyond the neighborhood’s best-known streets. Innovative kitchens, intimate sushi counters, wine bars, and restaurants led by chefs with distinctive culinary identities have become part of its landscape.

Among these destinations is Jun Sakamoto, located on Rua Lisboa and awarded one Michelin star.

The experience there is almost the opposite of extravagance.

The dining room is understated. The service follows the kitchen’s rhythm without getting in the way. At the counter, sushi is approached with absolute precision: rice served at the right temperature, carefully executed cuts, and fish selected according to the season.

The Michelin Guide recognizes Jun Sakamoto as a master of nigiri. And it is precisely through this economy of gestures that the restaurant makes its mark.

Nothing needs to compete with the food for attention.

It is also a fitting reflection of a certain side of Pinheiros: quality without excessive exposure, an address known to those who seek it out, and a more intimate relationship with the city.

Living well, without turning everyday life into a commute

Part of what has made Pinheiros so desirable is the possibility of staying close to everything without having to live at the center of the noise.

Restaurants, grocery stores, gyms, shops, cafés, and cultural spaces are spread across just a few blocks. In many parts of the neighborhood, having a car is no longer essential.

This directly shapes the way people experience the area.

Dinner plans can come together in the late afternoon. A coffee stop naturally becomes part of the day. Shopping, visiting a gallery, or enjoying Sunday lunch no longer requires crossing the city.

In São Paulo, where much of the day is often spent commuting, this proximity takes on a whole new value.

Between Pinheiros and Jardins

Rua Capote Valente holds a particularly interesting position within this landscape.

On one side is Pinheiros, with its vibrant gastronomic and cultural scene. On the other, the proximity of Jardins, with its own pace of shopping, services, and restaurants.

It is in this area that NAEEM, by Mitre, is located at Rua Capote Valente, 989.

The development brings together architecture by Königsberger Vannucchi, landscaping by Benedito Abbud, and interiors designed by NKEY. More than the combination of these renowned names, however, its location is an essential part of its concept.

Living between Pinheiros and Jardins means enjoying a more private residential lifestyle while remaining just minutes away from some of São Paulo’s finest destinations.

Discover NAEEM and experience a new way of living in São Paulo.