In the neighbourhood of Belgrano, very close to the railway station at the junction of Juramento and Arribeños, a grand archway marks the entrance to Buenos Aires' Barrio Chino. Here visitors can find a range of restaurants, supermarkets and other shops specialising in East Asian produce. More info.

Many Koreans arrived in Buenos Aires in the 1960s and set up businesses in clothing, trade, fishing and gastronomy. There are more than 120 Korean restaurants in Buenos Aires and the neighbouring district of Avellaneda. The Barrio Coreano located in the neighbourhood of Flores is the cultural and commercial centre for the community. It's not so easy to find the restaurants because many are discreetly located with little to advertise their presence, but they're worth seeking out for delicious bulgogi with thin slices of marinated beef or the rice dish bibimbap. Head to Avenida Carabobo, between Avenida Eva Perón, Av. Castañares and Av. La Plata).

Another intriguing place to visit is the market in the Bolivian neighbourhood in Liniers, also home to many people from Peru as well as local Porteños. The stands and shops around the market offer lots of Andean produce such as quinoa, amaranto, chicha morada, panka and rocoto peppers, Andean potatoes and other items from the north. The surrounding restaurants also offer culinary treats including Peruvian cerviche, roast chicken, ají de gallina chicken stew, tacu tacu, quinoa soup, and Bolivian empanadas. A trip to the Altiplano without leaving the city. José León Suárez 100, Liniers.

The market still conserves its original Italianate facade and big interior spaces. It's an obligatory stop for residents and a place that recalls the neighbourhood's past. It's a place to do the daily shop, seek out special ingredients or to simply explore and see what you find in this eclectic space that has begun to incorporate many bars and cafes where visitors can eat on-site. More info. 

Mercado del Progreso

This market in the neighbourhood of Caballito is one of the oldest in the city. It opened in 1889 and continues to offer a vast range of produce. It houses bars, pizzerías, wine stores, butcher shops, bakeries, fish counters and more. More info.