NIÑO GORDO

Thames 1810 · Palermo Soho · Buenos Aires

Open: Daily, dinner · Saturday and Sunday also for lunch | Reservation recommended

Niño Gordo restaurant: Buenos Aires' most celebrated Asian steakhouse. Opened in 2017 by Germán Sitz and Pedro Peña — the duo behind La Carnicería — it combines top-quality Argentine beef with the flavours and techniques of Japan, Korea, Vietnam and Thailand. Recommended by the Michelin Guide and featured in Latin America's 50 Best, Niño Gordo is one of those places that defines the current Buenos Aires dining scene.

The atmosphere is an experience in itself: red hanging lanterns, exuberant décor and an energy that blends Japanese izakaya with Buenos Aires bar culture. If you can, ask for a seat at the bar facing the open kitchen — watching the team at work is part of the show.

THE CONCEPT: FIRE AND ASIA ON ONE PLATE

The ingredients are Argentine — the beef comes from the Sitz family's cattle-raising tradition — but the flavours are Asian. The brioche Katsusando with steak, sweetbreads with miso and corn, and spicy fried rice are among the most popular dishes. The cocktail list features sake, shōchū and Japanese whisky. Niño Gordo restaurant is perfect for a lively dinner with friends or a weekend lunch.

Reservation recommended: the restaurant fills up quickly. Contact us if you need help securing a table.

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