Buri Omakase — Restaurant in Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

I had the pleasure of dining at this incredible restaurant. A totally exclusive experience because there are only 10 seats at the counter and all of them must be reserved in advance. The restaurant is in a commercial building, on the second floor, with no sign on the street. Looking from the street, you won't realize how magical the night will be. When entering the restaurant you will be faced with a wonderful and minimalist Japanese-style decoration, the bar in a super beautiful environment and with divine signature drinks, when you go to the counter you will have the privilege of meeting Marcelo, the chef and owner and his service assistant, a fantastic and extremely attentive Venezuelan. Chef Marcelo is a master of Japanese cuisine, creating unique and very magical dishes and sensations, often with the fish he catches and with his Dry Aged technique, which he does perfectly. The exclusive atmosphere and divine service lead me to believe that this is without a doubt the best experience of exclusivity, food and service in Buenos Aires. Don't miss the...

We were excited to try this restaurant and, at first, it really impressed us. From the moment we walked in, the ambience was lovely—the bar was beautifully built, the lighting was second to none, and the overall atmosphere was warm and inviting. The service was also a highlight in the beginning: the staff was attentive and helpful right as we stepped through the door.

The experience started strong with a beautifully crafted drink and a few creative, well-presented dishes that raised our expectations. As the meal progressed, it became clear that the menu was hyper-focused on raw white fish. While the quality remained good, the flavor profiles and presentations became somewhat repetitive for our personal tastes, with minimal variation in preparation or seasoning.

That said, the team treated us with great care throughout, and we truly appreciated the hospitality. If you’re someone who’s deeply into local raw white fish, especially sashimi-style dishes, this could be a perfect fit. It just wasn’t quite aligned with what we...

Hmmm for me this experience sits in a No Man’s Land. For someone coming from Singapore, where Japanese food standards are very high, Buri does not have the level of finesse required to compete at the top end. The dashi used in foods like the chawanmushi could be more fragrant, the shari was underseasoned (to my preference), etc. The fish quality is also lacking — although this probably applies to BA generally, resulting in a sashimi plate that was more bland than inspiring.

Many other omakase joints like Kuda try to stand out amidst these limitations by creating their own local take on sushi. But the food here is not avant garde enough to truly be its own thing, and pales when compared to traditional sushi. I feel like this omakase’s niche is then more for locals to get a taste of Japan, rather than for travellers coming from cities like Singapore...