Photo from Benihana’s Facebook page
McDonalds, TGIFridays, Benihana and Starbucks – just missing a Hooters and Subway, then Yankie Town would be all set!
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[…] AND happy FOOD hour. Jalapeño poppers, sushi rolls, Benihana martinis, wine and beer – ideal Yanquilandia outdoor spot snuggled right next to TGI Fridays, Starbucks and McDonalds… with KFC close on his […]
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[…] 50′s themed diner smack in the middle of Palermo Soho, the Yanquis have invading! Pastel blue colored booths, a non-functional jukebox and counter stools, Muu Lecheria (Armenia […]
oliviaamter says
And the Subway now exists! I have to admit its cheap and satisfying in whatever country it graces.
Ries says
I have had my departmento a block from these places for 3 years now, and have never darkened the doorway of any of them.
It is quite possible, within a few hundred meters of these cruddy showplaces, to eat much better food, more authentic, cheaper.
El SanJuanino for empanadas and locro, El Farmacia on Charcas for a nice dinner, Victoria Creme two blocks down Coronel Diaz for a bit of gelato, El Nuevo Gata Allegria on Billinghurst for a tarta as big as your head featuring both pumpkin and chicken, or pick up some fresh pasta and scarpino at La Juvenil, right across from Alto Palermo on Santa Fe.
Down on Charcas and Guise, Lo de las Chicas is as opposite to Benihana as you can get, a couple of local aunties who homecook 40 different dishes every night for you to take home and eat like a porteno.
There are also plenty of decent small Parillas, empanada to go places, pizza (of course) and lots more.
In short, this neighborhood, while hosting the obvious infiltration of corporate food, also still has the true soul of Buenos Aires- tiny neighborhood food places with great food.
Dont believe the hype.
LIDIA says
It’s horribly true.
Yankiland is among us.
Well, it’s always possible to ignore it.
Interesting blog. Very informative.
Donigan Merritt says
Has anyone actually eaten at Benihana? I’m curious about it. Mainly what the seafood is like, if they offer it.
Charles says
Yes, I’ve been there several times and thought it was pretty good. Check it out.