Sushi

Best Sushi in Buenos Aires

While navigating Buenos Aires’ culinary scene as an expat, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover that the city has developed a vibrant sushi culture alongside its famous steak houses.

Though Buenos Aires is renowned for its asado (Argentine barbecue), Japanese cuisine has gained significant popularity, especially in trendy neighborhoods.

Where to Find Quality Sushi

Buenos Aires has excellent sushi options concentrated in certain areas. While we don’t have specific restaurant recommendations from our search results, here’s what you should know:

The neighborhoods of Palermo Soho, Palermo Hollywood, and Puerto Madero offer the highest concentration of quality sushi restaurants. Many of these establishments blend Japanese techniques with local Argentine ingredients, creating unique fusion dishes that reflect Buenos Aires’ cosmopolitan character.

What Expats Should Know

Unlike traditional Argentine cuisine, sushi restaurants in Buenos Aires typically cater to international tastes and often have English-speaking staff, making them more accessible for newcomers.

Many establishments now offer delivery through apps like PedidosYa, Rappi, and Uber Eats – simply search “sushi near me” in these apps for convenient options.

• Quality varies significantly – like anywhere, there are both excellent and mediocre options
• Freshness is key – Buenos Aires isn’t coastal, so the best restaurants import quality ingredients
• Price points range from moderate (comparable to European cities) to high-end (similar to premium sushi in North America)

Helpful Spanish Phrases

While many sushi restaurants have English menus, these phrases will help:

• “¿Tiene pescado fresco hoy?” (Do you have fresh fish today?)
• “Soy alérgico al marisco” (I’m allergic to shellfish)
• “Recomendación del chef, por favor” (Chef’s recommendation, please)
• “Sin gluten, por favor” (Gluten-free, please)

Practical Tips

Remember that Buenos Aires dining hours are later than in many Western countries – most sushi restaurants won’t see their dinner crowd until 9:00 or 10:00 PM.