Bye, delivery: 5 lunch menus worth leaving the office for

Fabric’s lunch menu blends Japanese technique with regional ingredients: there are Peruvian-inspired ceviches and tiraditos, but also comforting hot dishes. The Seafood Udon —udon noodles with shrimp and squid in nikkei dashi— and the Curry Ramen with soft-boiled egg and nori are two standouts. The steamed Salmon Gyoza with ponzu sauce make for an unexpected and very welcome finish, in a concept backed by twelve years in the market and locations across the city.

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Good to know: the Vicente López location has a handroll bar, ideal for a different kind of lunch with coworkers.

Where: multiple locations across Buenos Aires City, Greater Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Tucumán, and the Atlantic Coast. Full menu at fabricsushi.com.ar/menu.

This concept takes diners on a journey across Asia, with neon lights and vibrant signage that make the space itself part of the experience. From Monday to Friday, between noon and 4pm, it offers two set menus: Yatai (main course + drink) and Yatoi (starter + main course + drink), with options like Pad Thai, Katsu Curry Udon, and Donburi. From the regular menu, regulars especially recommend the Bo Xao —udon with pork shoulder marinated in lemongrass, ginger, and garlic— and the Kinilaw, a Filipino-style ceviche with coconut milk and mango.

Good to know: the Chinatown location features karaoke and a claw machine, making it a fun after-office spot.

Where: Echeverría 1665, Unit 601, Chinatown, Belgrano; Costa Rica 5802, Palermo.

A benchmark for Peruvian cuisine in Buenos Aires, Tigre Morado has three locations and a weekday executive lunch menu that serves as a gateway into a broader proposal rooted in Peruvian cooking with Asian Pacific influences. The format is simple: one course (main + drink) or two (starter + main + drink), always centered around the dish of the day. The dishes that best capture the spirit of the house are the Chaufa Chaufa —wok-fried rice with vegetables and chicken, topped with an omelet, scallions, and nikkei sauce— and the Cebiche Ají Ají —octopus and shrimp in yellow chili cream—.

Good to know: the Palermo location hides Under, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar with signature drinks.

Where: Honduras 5900, Palermo; Av. Libertador 2405, Olivos; Av. Costanera Rafael Obligado 185, Costanera. Full menu at menyu.com.ar/carta-tigre-morado.

The city’s first Japanese robata grill brings the charcoal-grill experience and izakaya tradition to Buenos Aires, with two locations —Palermo and Olivos— and a menu designed around small plates for sharing and exploring.

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Seafood takes center stage here: for lunch, the Bluefin Tuna Tiradito —with truffled ponzu sauce and daikon— and the Miso Trout —glazed with sweet miso and served with wasabi purée— are clean, well-executed dishes. For something heartier, there’s pork ramen with long-simmered broth, wagyu slices, shiitake mushrooms, and kimchi. The Seafood Udon, finished with Japanese butter and a parmesan-based sauce, continues to have its loyal fans.

Good to know: wherever there’s an Emperador Meiji, there’s also a Mutsuhito (Meiji’s nickname in private life). It’s a hidden omakase spot, open only for dinner.

Where: Honduras 5902, Palermo; Corrientes 421, Vicente López. Reservations at emperadormeiji.com.

Just one year after opening, ADA has already built a loyal following. The menu changes with the seasons and focuses on house-made ferments, baked goods, and preserves. At lunchtime, it also offers takeaway and delivery. The Gnocchi with lemon cream and seasonal vegetables or beef ragout are a hit, while the ADA Milanesa with spaghetti and basil cream reinterprets a porteño classic with plenty of thoughtfulness. For those looking for something lighter, the Macrobiotic Plate —brown rice, roasted vegetables, and creamy tahini-orange vinaigrette— proves that healthy food doesn’t have to be boring.

Good to know: there’s a communal table and an open kitchen, making the space just as interesting to watch as it is to eat in.

Where: Libertad 1198, Retiro.