We are Thai and we ask them to make it for Thai. They could make us a good Thai curry that i could…read morenot ever find in BA. Recommend menu: - Beef Green Curry - Pork Red Curry - Fried Pork (Moo Thod) Minus 1 star because Ka Prao is not real one.

You'd think that with as few restaurants representing southeast asian cuisine, that I'd have made…read moreit to all of them. This one just has a vibe from the outside that said... "no" - it looked more like a trendy bar, and appended the moniker "Resto-Bar" to its name in its public image. I imagined mediocre fried "street food" snacks and colorful cocktails and loud music. But, on a recent evening, adrift for something different to do solo, I made a quick reservation and headed over. Now, some of what I imagined is true. Though, very little. You enter into a bar, packed with all sorts of trendy looking bottles and apparatus. The greeting is exactly what I expected - neither of the two bartenders nor manager even looked up from the computer screen they were intently engaged with - and, other than pausing to make a drink now and again, they stayed in the same position the entire evening. A hostess greeted me not with "good evening" but, "do you have a reservation?" I got the full look up and down while the asking was going on, and then the studied minute over her clipboard when I responded affirmatively, followed by an, "oh yes, I guess you do. come this way, perhaps that table over there in the far corner." I was dressed pretty, in pressed slacks and shirt. Far prettier than most of the people in the room, who tended towards shorts and t-shirts, but I don't tend towards 25-30 years old. But thankfully, that's about where the reality of my imaginings ended. A full menu of Thai dishes was presented, along with a cocktail list (moderately creative without being stupid about it), and a wine list. While I was perusing, a plate of puffed rice crackers and a decent sweet and sour dipping sauce was placed on the table. I relaxed. Excellent chicken satay, with the chicken beautifully grilled and still juicy, accompanied by a very mild peanut satay sauce, but an accompanying chili sauce that actually packed a wallop. Nice presentation, and a generous quantity for 380 pesos (just over $6). And likewise, both presentation and quantity of the prawn kung pad met mamuang, a mild stir fry of prawns, cashews, and vegetables, that was big enough that I only made it through about half, and then asked for the rest to go (680 pesos, or just over $11). Certainly tops the list of the dedicated Thai spots in town, and comes in a not too distant second to Cantina Sunae which covers a wider swath of the region. I will definitely be back.

First of all this place is called Asian Cantina so don't let name Cantina Sunae fool ya. It was so…read moregood that we came back 2 nights in a row. Hot take: I think it's better than Nino Gordo. There was literally food on my face but the food was so good that the bigger concerns was getting another bite in mouth so I didn't wipe it off. - Drinks (basil lemonade and gin gimlet) - 12/10 - Roti - packed a punch of flavor and was also a little spicy (which we have been missing in this city). Wish I could put this in my pocket and eat it later back in the US. I got a little mad at my boyfriend cuz he ate most of it the second night but it's okay cuz we ordered a second one because it was that good. - 13/10 - Tempura Pao - Good but not great 7.5/10 - Khao Soi - very spicy but also very good! 10/10 - Tuna salad - more like ceviche 11/10

Came here on our trip to Buenos Aires once we started craving a different cuisine. We arrived at…read moreopening so it was pretty empty and the staff was friendly. My husband and I both ordered the Khao Soi and were glad to see it was vegetarian. It was delicious but so so spicy! We can handle Asian spice but this was next level. May be worth asking this to be made to your spice tolerance for this dish. The decor and ambiance was excellent, the food was tasty! Recommend overall.

Punch Curry Bar does serve solid dishes from multiple Asian countries. You'll find pad Thai,…read morechicken tikka, and many others. They're all pretty good but none of them really stand out well. The request for spicy is not spicy enough. The sauces aren't used enough making dishes like the pad Thai far too dry. It could all be better, but nothing is bad. Be aware they don't accept credit card. Only cash or debit is allowed. That could be a major problem as it's not advertised until you try to pay. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Staff speaks English.

The curry's are nice with some good heat. No wait service so everything is going to the bar and…read moreordering a paying individually. Not super convenient and especially for the price.

Decent pho restaurant near the tourist section of Retiró. Companion was craving pho and didn't see…read morea lot of options when searching Yelp. This one stood out and so we gave it a try. Service was attentive. Open kitchen was a nice touch so that you could see chefs working. Pho served piping hot with the usual accompaniments; however, we had to request chili sauce twice before they finally brought it out. Companion, who grew up on pho and maintains high standards for it, was pleased with her dish and the general ambience. Would recommend if in Buenos Aires and craving pho!

Wow! Simply I am lost for words. As a tourist to Buenos Aires, I knew I needed to get some non…read moreArgentinian/Italian/Spanish cuisine. We stumbled upon Saigon noodle bar randomly and decided to go an hour and fifteen minutes before they were going to close. The restaurant was smaller, very intimate, but cozy. We were quickly seated, ordered, and got incredible food. I got the curry with beef and it was amazing! Simply some of the best food I've had. I also accompanied this with a jamiaca soda (non alcoholic), and it was amazing! 100% a must try in Buenos Aires.

What a cute chill place. I'm gluten free and they have several things. It's not a separate…read morekitchen though. The vegetable lasagna is delicious and they had chickpea bread included. Definitely worth checking out!

Palermo has quite a few vegan restaurants and we made it a point to visit them all. This restaurant…read morein particular has a really nice architecture inside, I loved the big windows. It almost felt like an old house transformed into a restaurant. The service was nice, I had the thai noodles and my husband had a mushroom steak version. The food was decent, my thai version was a bit on the sweeter side but his milanesa dish was really good. I'd recommend this restaurant if you're in the area.

Found it in my neighborhood. I would not say it's a very authentic Thai restaurant, but the food…read morewas delicious and the service was very kind.

Given the limited amount of Asian food I find in this city, I would have to say this one is fairly…read moredecent in authenticity. The space is comfortable and they lock their door even in the daytime which gives the customer a sense of security. The service was attentive and the menus were creative (hole punch your options on a paper order). The lunch option come with an appetizer, selection of beverages, a main course (chose your meat) for AR$115 and add a dessert for AR$130. They have chicken, pork, beef, seafood or veggie options. The main dishes and appetizer change often enough to have a variety. Today's selection included a simple chicken broth soup with green onions, carrots and bean sprouts, accompanied with pieces of a savory onion pancake and a side of a couple fried dumplings in a sweet tangy sauce for the appetizer. I tried the pork, which was served over wide rice noodles and mixed with bean sprouts, red bell pepper, and matchstick carrots. The seafood option was a breaded fish in a bright red sweeat and sour sauce with plenty of onions and a bowl of rice.Though the spicy rating seems to be intense, there was no detectable heat in the spice. Portion sizes are generous, and one can easily be filled without dessert. I would highly recommend the thai lemonade which had a strong ginger, mint and lemongrass flavor.

Very disorganized service. Really had to wave people down if you wanted to order more drinks or…read moreanother dish. And no one could provide much help with the wine menu, even though it was interesting and seems well put together. Food was hit or miss. Some dishes were poorly cooked and others didn't taste fresh. Atmosphere was great, and there were some good drinks options. Worth a try, and you might have a good time, but wouldn't get your hopes up for a fantastic experience.

At not one second of this meal do you think, wow I miss meat!! The flavors are out of this world…read moreamazing. Depth with freshness combines in each dish. The service is outstanding and everything is handled with such care to what you are being delivered to. Menu changes quite often so it nice to have it change depending on the seasonal products available. Really can't go wrong with any plate!

A cute, quick spot to grab some Asian grub…read more Good amount of veggie options, I split a mixed veggie wrap and calabaza curry with my sis. The wrap was a bit bland, but the veggies were fresh. The calabaza curry was missing its signature spice, but then again, Porteños aren't fans of picante. However, it was nice to have a healthy lunch in a city where my only options are generally pizza, empanadas or French fries. Definitely more of a grab-and-go spot, the prices are decent and the food is pretty good. I would return, gotta get my Thai fix every once in a while.

This hip little curry joint has 3.5 stars but needs 4! My friends and I tried 3 separate dishes and…read morewe each loved our own. The rice is fresh, the curry sauce is thick and delicious, and the pork and chicken we had were all the perfect texture for a soupy dish like this- stringy and tender. I got the red curry and really enjoyed the sauce, veggies and pork. Also it was very filling and did tide me over for quiteeee a few hours. The spicy green sauce is indeed spicy! The wraps didn't look that great, but I would definitely recommend this place for a curry bowl- especially because there isn't much curry in BsAs In general! Also, it looks small, but there's much more seating upstairs :D

This place gets a five-star rating if you're looking for a break from chimichurri and steak…read more Honestly, surprisingly good Asian food, considering this is Argentina. The ambience is absolutely adorable and designed like an Asian Street market. Service was quick and friendly and the green curry was excellent, nix e and spicy if not the most authentic iteration of Thailand's national dish. The bao weee disappointing though.

Just opened a couple of weeks ago. Ostensibly setup like a Singapore hawker market, it may bear…read moresome resemblance, but only superficially. So, the setup is, you walk in, there's a bar where you can get your beer, soda, or water, and you also buy monedas for 100 pesos apiece - tokens, that you can then redeem for food at one of the four stands at the far back. The things along the walk that look like they're food carts are just places to sit. At the back, you've got a Japanese yakitori stand, a Korean dumpling stand that also serves rice bowls, a Japanese ramen stand, and, a Taiwanese guabao stand. Dumplings and yakitoris run 1 moneda, all the rest run 2 monedas. With few people there, the system works smoothly. I imagine that if the place is packed, it could get a little annoying, or at least require planning, because you're going to have to stand in line to get your monedas and drinks, and then again, at each stand. Then again, local food festivals, like Masticar do much the same with tickets. I'd say the average person is going to need anywhere between 3 and 5 monedas for a decent meal, depending on how hungry you are, who you're with, sharing, and all that. I, of course, am always hungry.... Started off with kimchi dumplings and a bottle of beer (somehow I missed that they also have craft beer on tap). Delicate, with that lovely crisp fried side. The kimchi inside lacking punch, so kind of cabbage dumplings, but they bring hot sauce to the table, and when the one they brought was still a bit weak for my tastes, the manager brought over two additional ones, a housemade one that was very good, and also a small dish with just about a demitasse spoonful of a fiery red liquid that with one drop on the tip of a chopstick set my mouth on fire. Mostly I used the housemade one, which was hot, but didn't overwhelm the food. Very good chicken yakitori, and a decent portion for the price. Nice char on the grill, but still juicy. Good marinade with a nice balance between salty and sweet. I wouldn't say that this is my favorite guabao ever.... The pork belly is sliced really thin and then grilled, so rather than being unctuous and packed with flavor, it was kind of like semi-crispy bacon without the smokiness, and piled with chopped raw cabbage and green onions. There just wasn't a lot of flavor going on. And the steamed buns, which look like albino hamburger buns, aren't done to order, so they're cold, and a little dense as they've... settled. I decided to finish up with one more round of dumplings. I was going to get the classic pork ones, but thought I'd ask the dumpling guy. He said that while that was what everyone orders, because they're the classic, the real killer dumplings were the curry chicken ones. And damn, he was right. Noted, early on, see the photo earlier, when there were few people there, the dumplings were presented nicely lined up - once there were more people lined up to get stuff, they're just kind of dumped on the plate. All in all, I like the space and the decor, it's just kind of fun. The music, however, really turned me off - it's all Asian gangsta' rap, with way too much cursing for my tastes. I mean, I don't mind someone throwing out an occasional four letter word, but when virtually every line of the lyrics in every song seems to include some version of fuck, motherfucking, shit, and more, at high volume (the place is, according to my sound meter, running just shy of 75dB steadily - about the level of standing next to a vacuum cleaner that's running continuously), it's a bit irritating when you're trying to eat, and it's too loud to really tune out, and would be really hard to hold a conversation. The food, two very good dishes, one good, and one mediocre. Mostly fair prices - 100 pesos for 5 dumplings is actually quite reasonable, as it is for 2 yakitori skewers. On the other hand, 200 pesos for a single bao (even if I'd have liked it) is a bit much, when you can get them at places like Bao Kitchen for 140, Fukuro for 175, or Koko for 150, and all better than this one. I mean, it's just about a dollar to a dollar and a half difference, but we're talking bar/street food, so it's a difference worth noting.