Niño Gordo

Are here for our first night in BA. Fantastic. A little pricey ($40usd for a beef sandwich), however you quickly forget that once you taste the food! Amazing restaurant.

Had high hopes for this place but it felt short. In general great fusion, flavors were good, got the steak tartar and dumplings. Would have preferred if the steak was fresh seared and assembled then vs pre-assembled, the entire dish was cold and stuck together. The dumplings were really good - however it came with two sauces that ended up merging together rather than the yin-yang setup they may have been doing for. Service and attentiveness was excellent.

Niño Gordo is undeniably a very cute restaurant — almost like stepping into an art installation. The design and atmosphere are whimsical and make for a memorable visual experience, perfect for a fun night out or even a quirky date spot. The menu is simple, which makes ordering easy, though it might feel a bit limited for those seeking variety. While the concept is Asian-inspired, the flavors didn’t quite hit the mark for me. Some dishes, like the dumplings, were undercooked — the dough still felt raw. The ribeye was the most disappointing; it was so tough it was nearly impossible to chew. Thankfully, the waiter was understanding and removed it from our bill, which I appreciated. Hopefully, these were just off moments, because the ambiance alone is worth a visit — especially if you’re going more for the vibe than the food.

Loved it - Was sat in a terrible seat in the salon which I was very unhappy with however they made some adjustments to resolve for me, for this I’m very grateful. Being in Argentina I was tentative about this restaurant given that the Argentinian tastes are a far cry from Asian cuisine however I thought this restaurant did an amazing job of keeping an Argentinian spirit while fusing with Japanese flavours. I’ve read reviews that claim the portions are too small and that the prices were too expensive and the food was not to their taste. To all these claims I say rubbish, this as a terrific restaurant and you just need to go eat up the road at El Preferido de Palermo to know what overpriced and overrated looks like. Don’t miss the Katsu Sando and the Prawn Dumplings.

Disappointing at all levels. You are assigned a 2 hour slot and you cannot stay longer. To make things worse our slot was cut by the restaurant to 1:45 (no explanation given) Service is extremely rushed. They pressure you constantly to finish your dishes and bring something else. Everything is so rushed that they got our food before the drinks. They recommend ordering dishes to share. Please do not do that. They are not sharing plates. They are normal size starters and mains. If you want to eat and not leave hungry get a starter and a main per person. The prawn dumplings were delicious. The sauce that comes with them is amazing. The noodle dish is outstanding. I would have loved to have a whole noodle dish for myself instead of 3 bites because I had to share the dish with my friends. To make things worse even if you want to order more food they won't let you. The place could be a 5 but the atrocious service/system ruin the experience Prices are almost as expensive as in London not worth it in my opinion.

Worth the hype! The ambience is next level. Service tonight was superb, they even let us switch from our table to the bar for dessert so we could enjoy the vibe there. Would 100% return and recommend.

Super fun place, with very attentive service. Katsu sando was excellent - juicy and tender. Shrimp dumplings, noodles were very tasty as well. Oxtail curry is to die for. Excellent cocktails as well

Very delicious asian food, but definitely over priced. The service was really friendly and fast. They explained to us their concept based on plates sharing, took the time to take into consideration our big group’s dietary restrictions and recommended certain dishes accordingly. All plates ordered were delicious, but Katsu beef sandwich was top.

I was really excited for this place but I didn't love the food. The service also wasn't great and even though we had a reservation, they were really busy when we arrived so they made us sit in the back where they have really low tables and pillows on the floor for you to sit on. Needless to say the whole evening was really uncomfortable. I saw they're opening a location in Wynwood and will definitely give it a try, tho!

We made a reservation here. The ambiance and vibe are super cool. My bf and I shared the beef tataki, beef curry, and the flan. The beef tataki was quite good, and the beef was pretty tender. The beef curry had a good flavor (although my bf didn't think it had a strong enough flavor). Some of the beef could have been more tender. The flan was interesting to try. I don't usually like flan, but the texture of this one was pretty good. I liked the Asian influence with the black sesame crisp on top. Expensive for what you get, but it's a unique place

Niño Gordo ESTUVO MUY RICOOOOOOOO. Nos gustó muchísimo. Yo y mi novia estuvimos tarde después un vuelo a Aeroparque pero el restaurante estuvo muy amable y tuvo paciencia. La comida fue la mejor de mi vida. Mi novia estuvo muy feliz y fue muy divertido. Los tragos son ricos y los noodles son excelentes. El lugar es muy lindo con las luces, el niño gordito, y las decoraciones!

Visiting from Los Angeles and we enjoyed this delicious Michelin rated restaurant. We especially enjoyed the fried rice, beef tartare and two desserts to share with friends. The staff was very attentive and friendly . Loved the ambiance too! If you're in Palermo Buenos Aires, this place is a must.

This must be one of the top five restaurants of the world that I've tried. It is amazing. I tried the spicy fried rice with shrimp and calamari. It was so delicious. I also added the fish of the day and an amazing sticky rice with mango. I highly recommend that if you have a chance, the opportunity to make it into this restaurant, you must reservations are highly recommended as it has a Michelin, Star, and people are always lined up outside.

I visited Niño Gordo about a month ago and have been meaning to post this review ever since! The food was absolutely incredible--creative, flavorful, and beautifully presented. One thing to keep in mind is that Argentina has a more relaxed approach to service compared to the U.S., which might feel a little unusual if you're used to quick-paced dining. That said, it gave me the chance to soak in the amazing atmosphere and enjoy the experience fully. Better late than never to share how much I recommend this spot--Niño Gordo is a must-try!

This is the place to try when visiting Buenos Aires! WOW! I found it online listed as the city's best Fusion Asian restaurant and they are not lying. Make sure to reserve a table online. It's super popular, and attempting a spontaneous walk-in could be close to impossible. They've got both outdoor and indoor seating options. Our waitress was super friendly and she gave us some great recommendations. The food and drinks did not take long to arrive after ordering. For drinks, we tried the blanquito and the fucking sorrell cocktails, both of which were nice and refreshing. We went a bit overboard with the ordering since we wanted to try a bit of everything. I'd recommend sticking to a maximum of 3 dishes and 1 dessert because the portions were surprisingly generous. All the dishes are meant to be shared. Our food order: Gírgolas - absolutely amazing! Definitely would order again. Tataki de bife - delicious, 5 stars! Katsusando - really good! Arroz frito picante - 5 stars (huge portion) Bife de chorizo - super nice and tender Dessert: blanco y negro - a light flavourful dessert The inside of the restaurant has a funky look, with red lights all around. It adds to the vibe but makes it a bit tricky to take good pictures since everything comes out looking red. Overall, this place is definitely worth the hype!

I was in Argentina visiting family and friends and 6 months before arriving and planning my trip I knew I HAD to visit Nino Gordo an try the amazing dishes everyone had told me about. We made a reservation and sat at the Patio wich I absolutely loved and felt it was awesome. The ambiance at the restaurant is top-notch honestly, wherever you sit you'll have a different experience. Now let's take a minute for their food. Let me just Say WOW!!! Amazing things I tried. I still dream about some of The flavors and just salivate every time I think of the mollejas, the sando. I will Definitely make it a must-stop from now on every time I'm back in Buenos Aires

The Asian fusion with its own uniqueness right here in Buenos Aires! Very friendly staff and loved the interior design and atmosphere.

Amazing fusion food. Such a vibe, get a reservation and be ready to share and try things together. Great drinks. Absolutely must eat!

BEEF BAOS This was the dish I had. It fell short in a pretty specific way -- it's a build-your-own sandwich situation, but the meat wasn't actually possible to bite through cleanly, as it was a bit too tough. So either a) you tried to bite through it and your sandwich fell apart, b) you put the entire thing in your mouth, which it's slightly too big for. That was a big deal, but also when you got beyond that, the ingredients weren't super special. BEEF CURRY My partner had this and said it was great. So, bumping up the rating for that. SOME KIND OF COCKTAIL W/COCONUT MILK, SUGAR AND RUM This was quite good!

Each dish was so unique and delicious. Asian fusion food, small menu where each item is done right. Niño Gordo is more expensive and crowded than other restaurants in Buenos Aires, but definitely worth it. Nice ambiance as well

Not that great, customer service is terrible and the sitting outside was painful with all the mosquitoes. I believe they should protect the customer by having electric or some kind of exterminator around the area. Food was terrible and felt rushed.

The atmosphere is amazing. So very cool if you can sit at the bar! The covid protocols are lacking. For sure too many people inside. So if full sit outside. Reservations are a must. Food is good. Tons of flavor. Least favorite was the Takiaki. Raw beef with rice and Ponzo sauce. Very sweet and the rice was not good. Bao buns are heavenly as was the rice and Japanese pancake. Good attention to detail and beautiful presentation

Coming from an asian background from California, I found the dishes as nothing exceptional but on pricey side. I would head for an Argentine steak house instead.

Nino Gordo is most definitely the place to eat at. The quality of the steak was juicy tender and mouth watering. My brother had the pina colada drink and said it was super sweet but good. I enjoyed the lettuce wraps. The wasabi cocktail was refreshing. Little hint of spice. Our service was excellent and fast.

The hot new property from the guys behind La Carniceria and Chori, both pretty damned successful and popular (I have to go back and retry the latter, I wasn't that impressed but everyone tells me I'm wrong), who decided to take on the world of Asian street food. But not done as street food, reimagined as semi-fine dining. It's also getting written up as the most Instagrammable restaurant around - and the main dining room is filled with Asian trinkets and weird lighting and yeah, people taking photos. In fact, they're playing it up, and although people have to wait outside for a table, they're letting in people who just want to take photos and go, which happened numerous times during the dinner. There's also a long bar at the kitchen, which for me is far more Instagrammable than the dining room. Short menu of a dozen interesting sounding dishes.... Really creative specialty cocktail menu, and cute presentations. This Genma Saotome is a blend of Jimador tequila, passionfruit, smoked ají amarillo chili, sugar syrup. It was supposed to be decorated with a dehydrated slice of dragon fruit, though that looks an awful lot like a slice of dehydrated orange to me. Delicious either way. 200 pesos. Ostensibly this is small plate food meant for sharing. I'd put it as more of medium plate food - so there really is enough to share. But I was solo, so this meant only getting in two plates on this visit. You don't get a lot of clues from the menu. This dish just says: Langostino - Panceta - Coliflór - Coco, or Prawn - Bacon - Cauliflower - Coconut. Turns out to be coconut and spice crusted head-on large prawns, cooked over searingly high heat in a cast iron pan, served over blocks of melt-in-your-mouth glazed pork belly, and a cauliflower puree. Surf and turf taken to a whole new level. 350 pesos and worth every peso. The same can be said of the Molleja - Chili - Miso - Choclo - Akusai - Cilantro, or Sweetbread - Chili - Miso - Corn - Napa Cabbage - Cilantro. This turns out to be miso and chili laquered crispy sweetbreads served over charred corn, with a shaved cabbage salad and a cilantro mayo. And every exquisite bite worth the 395 pesos they charge for it. My guess is this place is going to become a regular spot to go and hangout for me.

Entertaining concept of an upscale Asian fusion joint, steakhouse, and all around trendy spot. The menu is a mish mash of seafood, meats, and noodles. There is no full bar, but you can sit at the counter to eat. If you do, you'll feel the heat from the broiler. The meat selection is limited, and you cannot order anything beyond medium. The meat dish I had was grilled over the charcoal, but than fried in soy sauce. I'm glad I tried it, but not sure I would go back. The additional fee from a traditional Chinese restaurant is for the trendy ambiance, and nothing more.

When we arrived at Nino Gordo for dinner for our 8:00 pm reservation, there were about dozen or more people standing in front, waiting and the door was locked, which I thought was odd. There are no windows, so you can't see inside. Eventually, the door swung open. A woman asked who had a reservation and we stepped forward. Oddly, the other people didn't budge. Inside, the two dining rooms are lit with red lights, giving the place an unexpected and somewhat surreal appearance. There is a third room, the kitchen, with a long counter, in which the lighting is white, but the heat from the kitchen makes sitting there unbearable. The hostess led us to a table in the second red lit room and we immediately thought, "WTF?" The tables are about two feet tall and the chairs have no backs. It looked incredibly uncomfortable. I asked to be seated in the main room, but the hostess said it wasn't possible as all the tables were reserved. Mind you, at this moment, the place was virtually empty. I was perplexed and somewhat miffed that my request was denied. Again, "WTF?" I sat down at the table and immediately got up. This was nuts. We waited, standing, for our friends to arrive. Adriana had made the reservation and I hoped that she might be able to straighten this out. Within minutes, she and her husband arrived. She looked stunned when she learned that the table we had been "assigned" the very same table at which they sat a week earlier. She explained to the hostess (I didn't hear the entire conversation) that when she made the reservation she specifically asked to be seated in the main room and not in the room with the two foot tall tables. But the hostess prevailed. At this point, less than half of the restaurant was full. Given no option, we sat down at the ridiculous table and decided to make the best of it. The lights are red and the menu is red, making it difficult to read. "WTF?" My wife observed that despite the tables in the main room being of normal height, they have metal shelves below the table tops, so that it's impossible to cross one's legs (see the photo). Crazy. We ordered wine and five plates to share, which is what our server suggested. The food, which consisted of various Asian-inspired dishes, it turned out, was quite good and the server was correct that five plates would be ideal for four people. I guess the non-negotiable bargain with Nino Gordo is that they will make you feel uncomfortable and treat you like a child. In return you get fed. Interesting concept, but I have no tolerance for such B.S. Ambiance: 2 stars Service: 1 star Food: 4 stars p.s. There is one aspect of this experience that was amusing. When, after 1.5 hours, we all stood up from our ridiculous table and "chairs," we all felt like Gulliver, which was funny.

Definitely on the pricier side. This place is unique. From the outside, it doesn't really look like anything. Just a red door with a baby head handle. Once you walk in, everything is red with cute little school-like desks. we ordered two smaller dishes and one of the big ones to share. we also got two drinks! Definitely try the raw meat dish- so good!! In total, each of us paid about 550 pesos, so about 26 dollars. if you're ready to spend some money and have some korean fusion-type food, this is the place for you!