Bona Ventura

Saúde · Rio de Janeiro

Casa Omolokum

Local cuisineLocals' pick

A house in Pequena África near Pedra do Sal where chef Leila Leão, initiated in Candomblé, cooks a weekend menu honouring the orixás: caldinho de sururu, fish moqueca with dendê farofa and omolokum of black-eyed peas, onion, ginger, dendê and smoked shrimp. It also hosts percussion classes and book launches.

Address
Rua Tia Ciata 51, Saúde, Rio de Janeiro
Hours
Fri-Sat 13:00-18:00; Sun 13:00-17:00; closed Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Afternoon · About 1.5 h
Price
Weekend set menu BRL 85 per person (Veja Rio, 2026)
Price level
R$ R$

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Good to know

  • Open Friday to Sunday only, 13:00-18:00 (closed Monday to Thursday, Veja Rio); about 40 seats.
  • Combine with the Pedra do Sal, Valongo Wharf and the Pequena África circuit.

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