Koni Store is a Brazilian chain of Japanese food outlets headquartered in Rio de Janeiro. Its restaurants sell popular

Japanese cuisine Japanese cuisine encompasses the regional and traditional foods of Japan, which have developed through centuries of political, economic, and social changes. The traditional cuisine of Japan (Japanese: ) is based on rice with miso soup and oth ...

-based dishes, such as temakis and

sushi is a Japanese dish of prepared , usually with some sugar and salt, accompanied by a variety of , such as seafood, often raw, and vegetables. Styles of sushi and its presentation vary widely, but the one key ingredient is "sushi rice," also ...

, but operates with a fast food logistic and layout. Currently, Koni has 32 stores located in four Brazilian states and the Federal District. Being easy to find in major cities within those states, Koni has become a very popular chain in Brazil, and was cited in a ''New York Times'' article, which said university students "have elevated it to a post-clubbing snack on a par with pizza."Kugel, Seth.
Rio de Janeiro: Koni Stores
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''. November 9, 2008. Retrieved on December 21, 2011. In 2010, Koni Store opened the first restaurant abroad in Lisbon, Portugal in the upscale neighborhood of

Chiado The Chiado () is a neighborhood in the historic center of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Chiado is an important cultural and commercial district, known for its luxury shopping, historic landmarks, and its numerous theatres and museums. In 1988, ...

. In December 2011, this store closed.

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