For 60 years, Lent in Cincinnati hasn’t been the same. On that occasion, one of McDonald’s icons was born: the Filet-O-Fish . For Brazilians, the Mcfish , a breaded fish sandwich, cheese and tartar sauce that has gained a following beyond fasting Catholics. First in the US, then around the world.
Around here, he left the poster in 2019, leaving homesickness and complaints. The profile on Instagram was recently created. @VoltaMcFish, who already has more than four thousand followers and continues to grow.
And the network itself fast food posted spoilers that he may be coming back… Will it?
For yes or no, meet 10 tributes capable of placating the withdrawal syndrome of the most anxious:
local mequi fish
Master of Flavor Champion and former MasterChef, Dário Costa he’s not just an expert in culinary realities – he’s an expert at sea. Former fisherman and inveterate surfer, the cook proves that, to be delicious, the emblematic sandwich does not need ultra-processed fish.
Its version features white fish (in the plural, as they vary with the tide) from the southeast coast in tempura, coleslaw and wasabi aioli on homemade yam bread (R$54).
It can be tasted at paru in the Santos Market, and in the Barbecue of the Sea in São Paulo, in the company of fries sprinkled with nori seaweed.
Churrascada do Mar: Avenida Rebouças, 3415 – Pinheiros, São Paulo, SP / Tel.: (11) 94389-1435 / Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00 to 22:45, Sunday from 12:00 to 18:45.
Paru (inside the Santos Fish Market): Avenida Gov. Mário Covas Júnior, 3050 – Ponta da Praia, Santos, SP / Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm; Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm.
à la française
“Caipira tilapia”, that is, sustainably created with sea water, in Mangaratiba, on the coast of Rio de Janeiro, are filleted every other day. Fresh, they are breaded and transformed into sandwiches Tiba Container .
Created by the chef of the Côte d’Azur and an avowed fishmonger Damien Montecer, Manguá (R$38) has breaded tilapia loin, pickled red onion, tomato confit, melted cheese, homemade tartar sauce and organic sprouts.
Mac Tiba (R$36) has tilapia fillet in a crispy crust, cheddar, fresh tomato and lemon sauce on a brioche bun.
Avenida das Américas, 7360 – Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ / Tel.: (21) 97609-0707 / Opening hours: every day from 12 pm to 11 pm.
well balanced
Inspired by Israeli street food, the “santa cecilier”, Nosh shines with fillings as amazing as their pita bread. One of them is the Fish Schnitzel (R$39).
According to its author, Alon Berlovich the key to success are elements that complement each other: the crispness of the breaded fish and the fried cabbage, the freshness of the cabbage and tomato, the acidity of the vinaigrette and the caressing of the mayonnaise with a touch of honey.
Rua Baronesa de Itu, 126 – Santa Cecilia, São Paulo, SP / Tel.: (11) 99985-4939 (WhatsApp) / Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday from 11:30 am to 4 pm and from 6 pm to 10 pm; Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 pm to 4 pm and from 6 pm to 10 pm.
junk-chic
It’s no secret that Renata Vanzetto (from Ema, Matilda, Muquifo, Mico…) has a thing for sandwiches. And why junk food. Especially when she’s pregnant, like now. When it comes to expressing her worms, however, the chef also expresses her personality.
That’s where the Meg Fish (R$36), served at your bar I like it in Jardins, has a “mega crispy” fish, red onion, pickles and a tartar sauce with a light touch of wasabi inside a “very soft” brioche.
Rua Bela Cintra, 1551 – Cerqueira César, São Paulo, SP / Tel. (11) 2362-6674 / Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday from 6:30 pm to midnight; Saturday from 14:00 to 00:00.
on the crest of the wave
the carioca Thomas Troisgros is a professional sandwich maker: in 2013, he conceived the TT burger and, from 2020 onwards, he launched Três Gordos (focused on smash-style hamburgers), Tom Ticken (specialized in chicken) and ripple .
The first fish sandwich shop in Rio was born for delivery, but ended up gaining a physical point in Barra, where you can taste in loco the Marola Fish (R$49)
The brand’s hit, une brioche, fish of the day breaded in panko, cheddar and the special tartar – a turmeric, spice and pepper aioli with two types of pickles (cucumber and red onion).
Avenida Olegário Maciel, 366, store C – Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ / Tel.: (21) 96458-8675 / Opening hours: every day from 12 noon to midnight.
will to overcome
THE Notorious Fish was the solution to include quality fish in the daily life found by the partners Pedro Barreto, Alan Finguerman and Rodrigo Sanovicz . Preferably in uncomplicated recipes, such as sandwiches.
Served since 2020, The Notorious Filet-o-Fish (R$28) is an attempt to perfect the original: wild Alaskan pollock, fished in the Pacific Ocean in a regulated way, breaded in panko flour.
Tartar sauce and cheddar cheese always underneath. To frame, an exclusive egg bread, plated in butter.
Only delivery and withdrawal. Vila Madalena Unit: Rua Fradique Coutinho, 986 – Vila Madalena, São Paulo, SP / Brooklin Unit: Avenida Roque Petroni Junior, 475 – Jardim das Acacias, São Paulo, SP.
pure affection
During the pandemic, Fellipe Zanuto adapted some of the most popular dishes comfort and dear of inn for sandwiches, which accompany fries or mixed leaves. The angus milanese was the first. Then the parmeggiana.
So, inspired by his grandmother’s fried fish, the chef placed breaded squid fillets, aioli and “fair vinaigrette” inside the semi-Italian bread from nearby Monte Libano, a traditional bakery in Mooca.
Rua Borges de Figueiredo, 82 – Mooca, São Paulo, SP / Tel.: (11) 2291-5629 / Opening hours: Monday from 12 pm to 3 pm; Tuesday to Thursday from 12:00 to 15:00 and from 18:00 to 22:00; Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 23:30; Sunday from 12pm to 5pm.
pub style
With the face of a brewery, the Curitiba franchise Siren is an authority on fish & chips. But not only. Taking advantage of his experience in frying fish, he placed them inside a baguette and added caramelized onions, tartar sauce and arugula.
Nicknamed Sandufish, it can be ordered at any of the units (Curitiba, Florianópolis, Campinas, São Paulo, Belo Horizonte and Goiânia).
Check units, addresses, telephone numbers and opening hours at official site and not Instagram.
all turbocharged
Perhaps, if the chain weren’t so fast, McDonald’s sandwiches wouldn’t need such processed ingredients and, naturally, would gain more turbocharged shapes. That was the dream of Amilcar Azevedo chef of the Nou and creator of Nou Burguer .
The same delirium that gave rise to one of the best sellers of this dark kitchen: the “baita milanesa de fish”, cheddar, generous tartar sauce, pickled red onion and cucumber on brioche (R$ 28).
Requests by WhatsApp: (11) 3816-0210 or iFood. Pickup at Rua Padre Carvalho, 204 – Pinheiros, São Paulo, SP / Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 15:00 and from 19:30 to 23:00; Sunday until 22:00.
Lusitanian fashion
The literal thinking of the Portuguese draws attention: for the Portuguese Ranch in São Paulo, serving sliced cod with a touch of soy sauce, tomato and onion vinaigrette on a grilled Portuguese bread is equivalent to a McFish: “it’s a fish sandwich, it can be eaten anytime and it comes out very quickly”.
Avenida dos Bandeirantes, 1051 – Vila Olímpia, São Paulo – SP / Tel.: (11) 2639-2077 / Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 23:00 and Sunday from 12:00 to 18:00.
Source: CNN Brasil
