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.

The busy pedestrian street of ViaViva in Barrio Chino. Photo: Tim Fitzgerald

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.