fagulha  is a steak house located in flamengo, close to largo do machado, an area mostly seen as residential - the restaurant is large, and as well as the grilled meats on offer there is the option of the per kilo buffet.

per kilo restaurants are popular in brazil, as diners help themselves to the buffet and then their plate is weighed to determine the cost of the food - the traditional meat that is served is usually from argentina and uruguay.

customers choose their own meat from the raw selection, and then the meat is prepared according to individual preferences - diners are not given the price of the meat until after it is cooked, so it is a good idea to be cautious in filling the plate or previously ask for the price.

as well as delicious meat, prime seafood including shrimps and lobster is served.