Barrio Chino
Barrio Chino
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The area
Neighbourhood: Belgrano
As one of the main commercial hubs of Buenos Aires, Belgrano has something for everyone. The myriad of shop windows in Cabildo Ave. will draw you in, but it is Chinatown — an area of no more than two square blocks — which will keep you hooked. Crowned by an ornate arch marking its entrance and filled with small stores packed to the brim, it is a place where colour and scent emanate from every corner, particularly during the Chinese New Year when they spill over to surrounding areas. But if you prefer a quieter atmosphere, the residential quarter of Belgrano is the perfect destination. This section of town features some of the most magnificent mansions in the city, spread out on cobbled streets lined by tall, majestic trees: a true feast for the eyes.
How to get there
- Juramento • 10 min walk
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Jano1409
Buenos Aires, Argentina1,113 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
The peculiar thing for us who live in Buenos Aires is that it is both a tourist place and also a neighborhood where we do our daily shopping. Whenever we talk about Chinatown we think of Arribeños Street. But recently, parallel to said street and below the elevated tracks, a two-block-long promenade was created, which is really worth knowing and whose construction has noticeably improved the abandoned open spaces under the viaduct.
Along this open-air walk we will find: bookstores, ice cream parlors, clothing stores, fast food outlets or restaurants with Chinese, Japanese or Korean food tables, in addition to local foods, cafes, and snack bars. There is a variety of prices.
I arrived mid-morning and had lunch and a snack there. In the morning there are not many people to walk around and get to know the place, as we get closer to lunch time, the place fills up with people.
There are paintings on the walls that brighten and add color to the place. It is really worth it
Along this open-air walk we will find: bookstores, ice cream parlors, clothing stores, fast food outlets or restaurants with Chinese, Japanese or Korean food tables, in addition to local foods, cafes, and snack bars. There is a variety of prices.
I arrived mid-morning and had lunch and a snack there. In the morning there are not many people to walk around and get to know the place, as we get closer to lunch time, the place fills up with people.
There are paintings on the walls that brighten and add color to the place. It is really worth it
Written 10 November 2023
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Dr.RAS
Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina87 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
We ate at the best restaurant in Chinatown. We had to wait a while to get in, but that accounts for the demand. Their dishes are plentiful and we recommend noodles with meat and chicken with almonds. From the start we ordered finished Chinese patties grilled. We drank mineral water and paid 65,000 pesos.
It's in a red-painted corner. We'll be back like when we passed through Chinatown.
It's in a red-painted corner. We'll be back like when we passed through Chinatown.
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Written 9 October 2024
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Oleksandr Danylenko
Buenos Aires, Argentina290 contributions
Oct 2019
its only a few blocks big, and except from some street food, there is nothing new. There are Chinese super markets, but you'll find them all over the city of BA. Although you do feel like its a big concentration of Asians once you're there.
Written 7 February 2020
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Michelle5791
Rio de Janeiro, RJ65 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Weak. There are basically 2 streets. One of the streets is for restaurants/snack bars, the other is for shops. For those from Rio, making a comparison between the Bairro Chines of Buenos Aires and SAARA, Rua da Alfandega, I can say without fear that SAARA is a thousand times better in terms of variety and price. Pay a visit to Chinatown, simply because it is a free tourist spot
Written 22 February 2024
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Giraenvano
La Plata, Argentina5 contributions
May 2024 • Family
I went several times, on Sundays and holidays you can practically not walk, the weekdays are a little more appreciated and you can buy baubles that at the time of buying it are goodies and when you get home you do not know where to put them.
The Chinese in that neighborhood are very Argentine.
If I was a tourist who's only going to be in Buenos Aires for a week, I wouldn't go.
The Chinese in that neighborhood are very Argentine.
If I was a tourist who's only going to be in Buenos Aires for a week, I wouldn't go.
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Written 7 July 2024
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Eaton_Out
Greenville, SC651 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Chinatown! This is another must-see when visiting Buenos Aires. This is a really neat and clean part of the city full of Chinese operated restaurants and related businesses. don't miss walking through and shopping.
Written 21 March 2024
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yacate
Asuncion, Paraguay73 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
SPECTACULAR! A terrible change in image and security of the typical Chinatown, an oriental microclimate that remains in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Belgrano. Before at night it was scary but now the difference and quality of the neighborhood is antagonistic!
Written 7 April 2024
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Laura
Buenos Aires, Argentina96 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We went on a Monday, several restaurants were closed. The good thing is that there weren't that many people in the premises. The stores have already become homogenized, many offer the same merchandise. Unique things are not found, as was the case in other times.
Supermarkets, there are a couple that preserve the Chinese experience, selling unique products.
Supermarkets, there are a couple that preserve the Chinese experience, selling unique products.
Written 3 November 2023
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Luciana H
14 contributions
Sept 2024 • Friends
It's a really good ride plan.
I usually go on weekends when there's too many people.
This week I went to the night, for a walk and post-cinema dinner. It was an excellent decision.
There are many dining options in the neighborhood and I really liked the new Echeverria passage. Varied options, good and cheap. All very clean, cute and bright. I recommend for tourists.
I usually go on weekends when there's too many people.
This week I went to the night, for a walk and post-cinema dinner. It was an excellent decision.
There are many dining options in the neighborhood and I really liked the new Echeverria passage. Varied options, good and cheap. All very clean, cute and bright. I recommend for tourists.
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Written 16 September 2024
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Cami U
Encarnacion, Paraguay13 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
It is a nice space that includes two streets. The main one (which corresponds to the arch) is where there are more shops of apparent oriental origin; In the other you can find many more Western businesses. Lots of people, but it was quiet when we went this Easter. The prices are somewhat high, but it is normal at this time in all of BAS.
Written 31 March 2024
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Hola, quisiera saber si se puede entrar con perritos, es chico y con correa. Gracias
Written 24 July 2022
Hola! Buenas noches! Hay algún restaurant bueno que recomienden para ir? O sólo comida hay callejera? Gracias
Written 7 February 2020
Hay buenos restaurantes- Fujisan es el que visitamos nosotros cada vez que vamos. China Rose no nos gustó. También hay uno más pequeño, en la vereda de enfrente de Fujisan: Nobiru Isakaya, de excelente calidad.
Written 7 February 2020
lajose
Salta, Argentina
15 contributions
Cual es el. Horario y días que está abierto?
Written 7 August 2019
Si desde las 8 de la mañana hasta las 20 hs toda la semana
Written 8 August 2019
Se puede comprar réplicas de carteras de marca? Hay variedad y están buenas o son muy truchas?
Written 17 March 2019
No presté atención. Me dicen que lo más llamativo son los supermercados con alimentos particulares propios de la comida china, mariscos y demás.
Written 19 March 2019
Hola. Saben el precio de los sushi rolls que venden en los súper del barrio chino?. Gracias.
Written 19 July 2018
Hace bastante que no voy, pero compro en un local que revende productos del barrio chino y los sushi-rolls están ahí aprox. $120, por lo cual calculo que en el barrio chino deben estar un poco menos.
Written 20 July 2018
si voy el lunes(mañana) que es lo que encuentre cerrado? todo? restaurantes? o algunos negocios?
Written 28 May 2018
Funciona todos los dias, igual con esta lluvia no recomiendo ir...mañana martes es un buen dia, ya que se entrega pescado fresco.
Written 28 May 2018
Los domingos están abiertos los negocios ?
Written 10 May 2018
Cuando vas más temprano, los domingos hay menos gente, si es que no te gusta la multitud!!
Written 11 May 2018
Si voy hoy estarán los negocios abiertos?
Written 1 January 2018
Los negocios hoy 1 de enero están todos cerrados- es un día no laborable. A partir de mańana están abiertos todo el día. Días de semana hay poca gente. Fines de semana se llena de gente paseando y haciendo compras .
Written 1 January 2018
Hola Ezequiel, si, está abierto todos los días. Saludos
Written 21 November 2017
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