Alex Atala is the darling of the São Paulo culinary scene with D.O.M regularly making it onto Best Restaurant in the World lists. Molecular gastronomy par excellence is the order of the day in the admittedly slightly stuffy dining room with the immense tasting menu fast becoming one of the quintessential Sao Paulo experiences. You’ll almost feel like you need a seat belt, such is the thunderous avalanche of thrills here. Look out in particular for the baby pork ribs and forbidden rice with catupiry and scallops in coconut milk with a slice of crisp mango.

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