Buenos Aires’ expanding universe of restaurants has its own hidden corners and little-known  options. Buri Omakase, the first omakase bar in the city is one of them.

Led by prestigious chef Marcello Elefoso and recognized by the Michelin Guide in 2024 and 2025, Buri Omakase offers 10 diners a 16-course menu that blends Argentine seafood with Japanese precision and techniques, and changes every night depending on the available catch.

The term “buri” refers to the large amberjack, a species Elefoso became passionate about in Mar del Plata. His passion drove the creation of a direct network with local fishermen that would become key to offering products that are rarely found in traditional sushi restaurants.

Behind closed doors, dining at Buri Omakase begins with hot and cold dishes, including misoshiru, chawanmushi, misoyaki, shrimp carpaccio, and wagyu tartare, as well as sashimi and a selection of nigiri. Each features a variety of local fish, matured from anywhere between three days and a whole month. 

These include sea bream, trout, mullet, mackerel, white anchovy, sea silverside, and, of course, amberjack. The result is an array of unique and creative pieces, such as amberjack nigiri and chawanmushi with organic prawns and asparagus — a twist on a Japanese classic that’s less popular in our country.

This small, secret Japanese adventure is rounded out by an extensive drinks menu featuring labels from different national wineries, as well as whiskeys, beers, and Japanese sake, among others. Cocktail lovers can opt for Buri Lado B, a sidebar located in another section of the same space, offering specialty cocktails and signature dishes tonkotsu ramen and seafood ramen.

Buri Omakase

Address: Guatemala 5781, Palermo.