Where to Eat and Drink in Chinatown and Bajo Belgrano Buenos Aires
In recent years, Chinatown and Bajo Belgrano have embraced the city’s culinary revolution.
Bajo Belgrano is loosely set between the Barrancas de Belgrano park, the northern edge of Parque Tres de Febrero, and River Plate’s Mâs Monumental Stadium. A subdistrict of Belgrano, it enjoys a privileged location with abundant green spaces and trendy Palermo and Núñez on its doorstep. Barrio Chino (Chinatown) has long been the area’s biggest tourist draw. Spanning a few blocks along Arribeños Street, it’s home to Asian restaurants, fast food joints, supermarkets, souvenir shops, and an archway emblazoned with dragons and lions.
In recent years, Chinatown and Bajo Belgrano have embraced the city’s culinary revolution. Recognized chefs like Maximo Togni and Narda Lepes have opened new venues, redefining the area’s already established gastronomic appeal. They’ve also benefited from the arrival of ViaViva – a four-block commercial and lifestyle precinct built beneath the elevated railway tracks. The Barrio Chino section alone features around 80 shops and restaurants, breathing new life into the local dining and nightlife scene.
Chinatown and Bajo Belgrano Restaurant Picks
Starting in the ViaViva, Cruz Omakase (Mendoza 1730) offers an innovative, casual take on Japanese dining. Guests are invited to enjoy hand rolls and omakase menus at the bar, where chefs create each piece to order. There are 6 and 8-course menu options and the possibility to dine in or takeout. Japanese street food is the focus of Peko Peko (Mendoza 1730), including yakitori skewers, karaage fried chicken, and onigiri rice balls. Meanwhile, Miyaki Gyozas & Baos (Olazábal 1780 specializes in dumplings and steamed buns. For more quick eats, Brochette City (Mendoza 1730) serves up tasty variations of meat and vegetable Chinese skewers.
There’s more excellent sushi at Gokana Omakase (Monroe 1625). Opened exclusively as an omakase joint, it now has fusion sushi dishes in an a la carte format. Notable menu picks are red tuna with spicy mayo and crispy shallots and flambéed trout with teriyaki over shari rice with negi onion. The place itself is small and intimate, with reservations recommended. Sachi Buenos Aires | The Handroll House (Franklin D. Roosevelt 1702} is a relaxed spot specializing in handrolls, sashimi, and nigiri with a focus on seasonal fish. The fuschia and orange hues, illuminated bar, and open kitchen create an airy, inviting space.
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