Mangai
A branch of the famous Northeastern restaurant from Paraíba, set by the lake, with about 180 dishes served as a buffet charged by weight.
Originating from the well-known Northeastern restaurant in João Pessoa, Mangai opened in Brasília in 2008. It sits by Paranoá Lake in the Lago Sul area, near the JK Bridge. The buffet is priced by weight and offers about 180 savoury and sweet dishes. Highlights include carne de sol com nata (dried beef with cream), baião de dois (rice and beans), roast lamb, and coalho cheese rice. The juices and coconut desserts are also excellent. Weekend lunches are very busy, so it is best to arrive early. About R$70–120 per person. Taxi recommended.
Opening hours
Lunch and dinner daily (check official times)
Nearby sights
- Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge
- Pantheon of the Fatherland and Freedom Tancredo Neves
- Palácio da Alvorada
- Supreme Federal Court
- Praça dos Três Poderes
- Palácio do Planalto
- National Congress of Brazil
- Ermida Dom Bosco