Niño Gordo

Buenos Aires, Argentina

• No.21 Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025

Lcated in the trendy BA neighbourhood of Palermo Soho, Niño Gordo (which playfully means 'fat kid') is inspired by Pedro Peña and German Sitz’s trips across Asia. In a love letter to the continent, they combine their favourite Asian elements in a playful manner. The food and drinks unify Asia and South America in a well-balanced blend of flavours. Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai cuisines converge through an Argentinian lens. Standout dishes include beef tataki and calamari dumplings, with skins dyed with squid ink. The seasonal menu is paired with original cocktails prepared with ingredients from both continents. Try the Pedro piña for a sake-spiked interpretation of the piña colada, or opt into the strikingly named Fucking Sorrel, which merges tequila, lemon, falernum and togarashi salt.

Key Information

• Average price per person $39
• Lunch: Sat – Sun, Dinner Mon – Sun
• +54 9 11 6585-1988
• Visit Niño Gordo's Website

Location

Thames 1810, C1414DDL C1414DDL, , Buenos Aires,