10 Must-Try Sushi Spots in Buenos Aires

An impressive sushi counter takes center stage at Nika Club Omakase, an innovative restaurant where open-fire cooking and a pastry program that blends traditional flavors and techniques through a contemporary lens also shine. The experience is complemented by a wine cellar featuring labels from Argentina and around the world, as well as a seasonal gluten-free menu.

Everything unfolds in a relaxed setting that combines wood, steel, and industrial details. Divided into three sections, Nika offers both intimate dining experiences and group gatherings.

Good to know: The restaurant has been offering omakase experiences since 2012, long before the format became a major trend in Buenos Aires.

Where: Nicaragua 5952.

In 2025, Fabric welcomed renowned sushi chef Fabián Masuda to bring new techniques, ingredients, and creative interpretations to its menu. New additions include Tuna Truffle, Pistacchio Nikkei, Spicy Tuna, and Tuna Ajica, featuring ingredients such as bluefin tuna, trout roe, and truffle ponzu.

For International Sushi Day, Fabric Sushi is launching special promotions on some of its most popular selections, including a 15-piece combo featuring varieties such as Tropical, Truchón, and Salmones. The 30-piece selection is also included, with options like Fabric de Salmón, Pistacho Nikkei, and Nigiri Lima.

Good to know: Customers who place their order before 6pm on June 18 can access the limited-edition Fabric Day selection, available in 15- and 30-piece versions. The assortment includes combinations such as Spicy Tuna, Truchón, 2 Salmones, Fabric de Salmón, Pistacho Nikkei, and Nigiri Lima.

Where: Locations across Buenos Aires City, Tigre, Olivos, Quilmes, Hudson, Remeros Beach, Ramos Mejía, Pinamar, Mar del Plata, Cariló, Mendoza City, and Yerba Buena (Tucumán). Upcoming openings: Luján, Unicenter, and Neuquén.

Tigre Morado offers a sensory journey through contemporary Peruvian cuisine, inspired by the flavors and traditions of Peru’s coast, jungle, and highlands. Its kitchen combines techniques, textures, and Nikkei influences in a creative proposal where tradition and innovation meet in every dish.

The menu includes trout, shrimp, and avocado rolls with Peruvian and Japanese touches such as yellow chili leche de tigre, Nikkei sauce, kimchi, black garlic, and huancaína cream. Highlights include the Batakiro, topped with trout and leche de tigre, and the 2 ICA, featuring furai shrimp flambéed with kimchi.

Good to know: There are also vegetarian options and white fish or trout nigiri served with huancaína cream.

Where: Honduras 5900, Av. Costanera Rafael Obligado 185 y Av. del Libertador 2405 (Olivos).

With more than twenty years of experience, SushiClub stands out for its innovative fusion of Asian cuisine with Mexican, Peruvian, and Thai influences. Its extensive menu ranges from classic rolls to signature creations such as the Placer Real Roll, the spicy Merken Roll, and the creamy Soul Roll. These dishes showcase premium ingredients including salmon, shrimp, and octopus.

Where: Check all locations on the restaurant’s website.

For those seeking an original dining experience, Yakinilo offers a trip to Japan without leaving Chacarita. This audio bar recreates the atmosphere of traditional Japanese izakayas, featuring a counter with only twelve seats, vinyl music, and an intimate ambiance.

Day or night, Yakinilo’s counter showcases traditional sushi, individual pieces, and omakase menus. Trout, bluefin tuna, eel, king crab, shrimp, octopus, and squid are part of the offering, along with seasonal fish that changes according to the daily catch.

If it’s your first visit, the omakase menu is the way to go, available in eight- or fourteen-piece versions. The selection combines nigiri and sashimi prepared with raw, cured, and aged fish. The menu also includes hand rolls, nigiri duos, and gunkan. House favorites are the trout and king crab varieties.

Good to know: The drinks menu includes sake, Japanese whisky, liqueurs, and beers, as well as a small selection of wines from independent producers.

Where: Av. Dorrego 1551, Chacarita.

Neko takes Nikkei cuisine—the meeting point of Peru and Japan—as its starting point and blends it with influences from other Asian gastronomies. The menu features signature sushi, ceviches, tiraditos, and hot dishes, with nigiri as the house specialty. There are also noritacos, hand rolls, signature rolls, and vegetarian and vegan options.

Each location has its own personality, but all share the same mission: exploring new flavor combinations through a contemporary perspective. In addition to its regular menu, Neko hosts special-price omakase experiences. The Nigiri Party takes place from 7pm to 9pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Belgrano and on Wednesdays in Villa Devoto, featuring a curated selection by the itamaes, wines, and the chance to repeat favorite pieces at the end.

Good to know: The entire menu is 100% gluten-free.

Where: Mercedes 3940, Villa Devoto, La Pampa 1391, Belgrano; Velasco 471, Villa Crespo.

Inspired by the exclusive nickname of Emperor Meiji, Mutsuhito is a restaurant in Palermo offering an intimate and unique dining experience.

With seating reserved for only a handful of guests, diners can enjoy Japanese culinary traditions through an omakase menu, placing their trust in the itamae, who guides them through a 17-course journey of exquisite flavors that culminates in a delicious dessert. The freshness of the fish and the chef’s creativity are sure to impress.

Where: Honduras 5908, Palermo. 

The first hand roll bar in Buenos Aires, with locations in Núñez, Tigre, Colegiales, Palermo, and Barrio Norte, Norimōto specializes in Nikkei cuisine, blending Japanese and Peruvian flavors. The menu features all kinds of options, from hand roll combos to individual pieces.

You’ll also find classic nigiri, sashimi, and gunkan, as well as lunch menus available during midday hours. Fresh, high-quality ingredients and stylish interiors make for a memorable dining experience.

Good to know: Open daily from noon to midnight. No reservations required.

Where: Check all locations online.

With locations in Núñez and Palermo and an atmosphere inspired by the sea through blue tones and nautical details, La Pescadería Cocina de Mar is a leading example of Nikkei fusion and Peruvian cuisine. The restaurant offers creative dishes including rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and more, all prepared with seafood.

Try the acevichado rolls, salmon belly nigiri, or, if you're feeling adventurous, the Pesca Brasa roll, made with the catch of the day and almond chimichurri. There are also vegetarian options featuring mushrooms and vegetables.

Where: Crisólogo Larralde 1716, Nuñez; Cdad. de la Paz 290, Palermo.

This spot combines the tradition of omakase with the essence of Argentine cuisine. Hidden away in Palermo, Antro offers a cave-like setting where guests can connect with their senses while enjoying an exceptional 15-course sushi menu.

Antro is more than just a meal—it’s an opportunity to discover unique flavors while immersing yourself in an atmosphere that evokes something primal and ancestral. Reservations can be made through Meitre.

Where: Gurruchaga 1145, Villa Crespo.