My Two Weeks in Buenos Aires - Summary and thoughts

[Sunny]

also ate a lot of middle eastern food near Plaza Serrano which was pretty good too.

Do you remember the restaurant names and what you had?

 

[Uncle Wong]

I think US beef and Argentine beef do not compare, it's a bit like apples and pears. I like both, actually. However, there are some Argie cuts of beef that I think have nicer texture and flavor.



Do you remember which one? We tried Mr Ho, the Korean takeout place in Barrio Chino. The owner grew up in CABA, speaks perfect porteño and the bibimbap, bulgogi, and tteokbokki he makes are awful.

I like to cook and know how to make several of the most popular Chinese and Korean dishes in the States. Unfortunately, bringing all my kitchen paraphernalia was out of the question. I will replace that stuff, eventually, but I don't know how I feel about using Chinese made bottled sauces. In the States I used to buy only those made in the USA.

I agree about cuts of beef. Everyone always says Argentina has the best steaks but although I like some cuts here like asado de tira, ojo de bife, bife de lomo, I think overall I like the steaks better in the US.

I think the name of the Japanese place in Chinatown was Fujisan. It was the worst Japanese food I ever ate. Very bad. I went to a few Asian places in Chinatown but I couldn't find a good one. I also went to Mr. Ho and as you mentioned, was awful.

 

[Digital Nomad]

Do you remember the restaurant names and what you had?

I also like the Middle Eastern place in Soho for Schwarmas. I like Shawarma Serrano for a quick bite. Quick and easy and affordable. My favorite Chinese place in Chinatown is Restaurant Mian.

Also, here was a recent article on good breakfast/brunch places.

Herald favorites: six brunch spots in Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires Herald

In a city with a penchant for late meals, a passion for coffee, and a taste for mixing sweet and salty, brunch options are everywhere. Here are some of our favorites.

buenosairesherald.com

 

[Sunny]

I also like the Middle Eastern place in Soho for Schwarmas. I like Shawarma Serrano for a quick bite. Quick and easy and affordable. My favorite Chinese place in Chinatown is Restaurant Mian.

Also, here was a recent article on good breakfast/brunch places.

Herald favorites: six brunch spots in Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires Herald

In a city with a penchant for late meals, a passion for coffee, and a taste for mixing sweet and salty, brunch options are everywhere. Here are some of our favorites.

buenosairesherald.com

Do you remember what your ordered at Restaurant Mian? Are their dishes similar to what we are used to in the States or more like P.F. Chang's?

 

[Digital Nomad]

Do you remember what your ordered at Restaurant Mian? Are their dishes similar to what we are used to in the States or more like P.F. Chang's?

I have been there a few times. It's not as good as authentic Chinese food in Asia but the owners ARE Chinese and the place is always clean, good and fast service and they make the food fresh. I have gotten crispy egg rolls, beef and broccoli, sweet and sour pork and fried rice dishes. The vegetables are always fresh. I have tried several noodle dishes too. I'd rank it 4 out of 5 stars.

 

[oil rush]

I have been there a few times. It's not as good as authentic Chinese food in Asia but the owners ARE Chinese and the place is always clean, good and fast service and they make the food fresh. I have gotten crispy egg rolls, beef and broccoli, sweet and sour pork and fried rice dishes. The vegetables are always fresh. I have tried several noodle dishes too. I'd rank it 4 out of 5 stars.

Thanks for posting about Mian. I went there recently and it wasn't too bad but I just posted asking why the Chinese food isn't better wth a plethora of ingredients there (beef, chicken, pork and plenty of vegetables). Any other good Chinese restaurants people can recommend?

 

[Digital Nomad]

Thanks for posting about Mian. I went there recently and it wasn't too bad but I just posted asking why the Chinese food isn't better wth a plethora of ingredients there (beef, chicken, pork and plenty of vegetables). Any other good Chinese restaurants people can recommend?

I'm not sure why there aren't better Chinese restaurants here. Chinatown has several but many I tried weren't that great. There are huge crowds on the weekends. They are expensive for what you get to me.

Also the service in many of these Chinese restaurants are very slow. I liked Royal Mansion but it's expensive for what you get.

Royal Mansion · Mendoza 1598, C1428DJN C1428DJN, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentinien

★★★★☆ · Chinesisches Restaurant

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[Betsy Ross]

I'm not sure why there aren't better Chinese restaurants here. Chinatown has several but many I tried weren't that great. There are huge crowds on the weekends. They are expensive for what you get to me.

Also the service in many of these Chinese restaurants are very slow. I liked Royal Mansion but it's expensive for what you get.

Royal Mansion · Mendoza 1598, C1428DJN C1428DJN, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentinien

★★★★☆ · Chinesisches Restaurant

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Agree about Asian food. You mentioned Chinese restaurants but in general I don't think they are too good compared to most Chinatowns in the US in major cities. I'm not sure why as we have all the ingredients here but they seem to cook differently.

I have visited Royal Mansion and agree it is good but quite pricey for local standards. For Japanese, try Tori Tori Food quality is very high and excellent food and service but make reservations as it gets busy.

TORi TORi — Japanese Brochette · C1425EUA, Ecuador 1175, C1425EUA Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentinien

★★★★★ · Japanisches Restaurant

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[Jordan]

Royal Mansion is legit but $$$. I like Tori Tori. Good eats there. I tried these Korean BBQ places in Soho KBBQ but the quality wasn't that good.

 

[Jenn]

I will add Tori Tori to my list. Who doesn't like yakatori. Looks yummy.