Looking for the best Asian restaurants in Buenos Aires? Here’s a curated list of the city’s most colorful, fun, and flavorful spots you won’t want to miss.
- Bao Kitchen (Palermo)
- The Night Maket (Palermo)
- Asian Agua Bites (Palermo)
- Barrio Chino / China Town (Belgrano)
- Bao Kitchen (Palermo) tucked away in Palermo at Bonpland 1679, brings a warm Taiwanese touch to Buenos Aires with its calm, minimalist space and comforting flavors. The star dish is the gua bao—soft steamed buns filled with soy-braised pork belly, pickles, cilantro, and peanuts—alongside handmade noodles and vegetarian options, all crafted with care and fresh ingredients. Run by a mother-and-daughter team, the restaurant offers a relaxed yet refined dining experience that perfectly blends authenticity, quality, and heart. (Address: Bonpland 1679, Ciudad de Buenos Aires)
- The Night Market (Palermo) Located at Gorriti 5612 in Palermo Hollywood, The Night Market invites you into a vibrant Asian-street-food atmosphere where you buy tokens and visit various food stalls amid lanterns and market vibes. The menu features yakitori, dumplings, ramen (including veggie and vegan options), and flavorful small plates paired with sake, Chinese beer and soju. With its immersive décor, playful concept and lively yet comfortable setting, it’s perfect for an evening of sharing, exploring tastes and enjoying a fun night out. (Address: Gorriti 5612, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires)
- Asian Agua Bites (Palermo) Located in Palermo at El Salvador 5632, Agua Asian Bites turns dining into a playful, immersive experience: tiny bites of Asian cuisine drift past you on a “river” of water inside the bar, inviting you to choose as they float by. The menu spans China, Japan, India, Vietnam and more—satay, dumplings, tteokbokki, sushi and signature mains all part of the fun. With a chic, modern setting, attentive service and inventive drinks, it’s ideal for a memorable evening out that blends concept, flavor and unexpected whimsy. (Address: El Salvador 5632, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires)
- Barrio Chino / China Town (Belgrano) Wandering into Buenos Aires’ Barrio Chino, nestled in the heart of Belgrano, feels like stepping into a lively little Asian enclave right in the city. Passing under the striking arch at Juramento and Arribeños, you’re surrounded by restaurants, food stalls, and markets reflecting Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese, and Thai influences. The dining scene is vibrant and varied—whether you’re grabbing steaming bowls of ramen or chow mein, sampling dumplings from a street window, or sitting down for a meal of Peking duck. The atmosphere is informal, bustling, and full of energy, perfect for sharing plates, exploring new flavors, and soaking up the aromas and colors of Asia without leaving Buenos Aires. (Address: Arribeños 2100, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires)
