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Saturday, December 10, 2011

Sushi at Yuki in Buenos Aires

6:55 PM

Matt Peloquin

Sushi platter from Yuki, Buenos Aires

When it comes to finding good sushi in Buenos Aires, it's a nearly impossible quest. Sure, if you like salmon, cream cheese and the mystery white fish, then you're all set. But if you're looking for the mythical red tuna (Ahi), you're out of luck...because even if you find it on a menu, it's usually inferior quality. So if you like a more traditional style of Japanese sushi, Buenos Aires has next to no options.

Except for Yuki.

Thanks to a review I read, I made it a priority to make sure I took a visit.I planned for months to goto Yuki but didn't get around to it until tonight. And it was well worth it.

They didn't have any fresh red tuna but were honest in saying that since it wasn't fresh, they wouldn't serve it. But even without it, the meal was superb.

In fact, when we told them "no queso crema" they explained how as a traditional sushi restaurant, they never use it anyways. Yes folks, in BA, most sushi has cream cheese...you have to ask to NOT have it when ordering.

Karaage from Yuki, Buenos Aires

Tamago, pulpo, rabas y tuna from Yuki, Buenos Aires

Green tea ice cream from Yuki, Buenos Aires

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Santiago, Chile in Food Photos

4:27 PM

Matt Peloquin

Upon returning to Argentina in July, it took only a few weeks before I had the travel bug again. The timing seemed perfect for a 10 day trip to Santiago to indulge in some of the high quality cuisine that is impossible to find in Buenos Aires. And that means seafood, seafood, seafood...and includes sushi. And German and French food in Buenos Aires is lacking while in Santiago, there are some great options.

So here's a photo recap of my July trip to Santiago...

Santiago

SURREAL:
Chicken in Pil-Pil sauce: Spicy, sizzling chicken in chili and garlic sauce from Surreal in Santiago, Chile.

SURREAL:
FryApalloza: version of fish and chips at Surreal in Santiago, Chile. Potato, sweet potato and yucca fries with fish.

SURREAL:
Sizzling shrimp al merken ( shrimp, garlic, olive oil) from Surreal, in Santiago, Chile.

AQUI ESTA COCO:
Patagonian scallops in a coconut saffron sauce with sautéed spinach at Aqui Esta Coco in Samtiago, Chile. More at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/07/seafood-from-aqui-de-coco-in-santiago.html

AQUI ESTA COCO:
Corvina (sea bass) with pulpo (octopus), squid and mussels with potatoes from Aqui Esta Coco in Santiago, Chile. More at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/07/seafood-from-aqui-de-coco-in-santiago.html

AQUI ESTA COCO:
One of the tastiest dishes I've had to date: grilled swordfish with the skin removed, served on top of butter Patagonian potato mash mixed with corn, peas, carrots, in a black butter sauce from Aqui Esta Coco in Santiago, Chile. More at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/07/seafood-from-aqui-de-coco-in-santiago.html

AQUI ESTA COCO:
Corvina with capers in a butter sauce with quinoa roma (basil, tomato) from Aqui Esta Coco in Santiago, Chile. More at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/07/seafood-from-aqui-de-coco-in-santiago.html

AQUI ESTA COCO:
Chocolatey bomb: rich chocolate cake with liquor icing, with chocolate helado and toasted candied macadamia nuts. More at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/07/seafood-from-aqui-de-coco-in-santiago.html

AQUI ESTA COCO:
Heaven: creamy coconut flan with whipped cream, candied Chilean hazelnuts and a sugary candied glass of pleasure from Aqui Esta Coco in Santiago, Chile. More athttp://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/07/seafood-from-aqui-de-coco-in-santiago.html

AQUI ESTA COCO:
Chestnut creme brulee from Aqui Esta Coco, Santiago, Chile. More at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/07/seafood-from-aqui-de-coco-in-santiago.html

LE BISTROT:
Filet de boeuf (sauce roquefort ou poivre noir) Filet mignon with rice and a roquefort sheese sauce from Le Bistrot in Providencia, Santiago, Chile. The French restaurant is currently ranked #1 in all of Santiago on the Tripadvisor reviews. (Filete de vacuno, salsa roquefort / Filete de vacuno, salsa roquefort). More athttp://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/08/le-bistrot-excellent-french-dining-in.html

LE BISTROT:
Beef burgundy with rice from Le Bistrot in Providencia, Santiago, Chile. The French restaurant is currently ranked #1 in all of Santiago on the Tripadvisor reviews. (Boeuf bourguignon Estofado de vacuno en vino tinto). More at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/08/le-bistrot-excellent-french-dining-in.html

LE BISTROT:
Classic escargot and garlic from Le Bistrot, in Santiago, Chile, currently ranked #1 overall restaurant in Santiago on Tripadvisor. [Escargots à l’alsacienne Caracoles al alsaciana (lleva ajo)]. More at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/08/le-bistrot-excellent-french-dining-in.html

DE TAPAS Y COPAS:
Tapas from De Tapas y Copas in Bellavista, Santiago, Chile. Right to left: Pixto (chicken and beef in red wine sauce), Gambas al ajillo (shrimp in garlic sauce), Salmon y Camembert. Check out their menu at http://www.detapasycopas.cl

DE TAPAS Y COPAS:
Tapas from De Tapas y Copas in Bellavista, Santiago, Chile. Photo is of "Tigres", 4 unidades de mejillones (choritos) apanados relienos con bechamel de jamon, huevo y los propios choritos. Check out their menu at http://www.detapasycopas.cl

LA HACIENDA:
Tortilla de Papas con Chorizo from La Hacienda Goucha in Santiago, Chile. Perfect blend of buttery soft potato chucks, egg, onion and spicy chorizo.

LA HACIENDA:
Mixto de Pulpo y Ostiones al Ajillo from La Hacienda Goucha in Santiago, Chile. Soft and tender octopus with oysters in a perfect sauce of roasted garlic, challots, olive oil and butter.

STARNBERG:
Pernil dorado with 2 bratwurst, spatzle, Starnberg sauce (mushroom gravy) and a Kostritzer from Starnberg in Santiago, Chile. More at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/08/starnberg-german-food-in-santiago-chile.html

STARNBERG:
Roast pork loin with mashed potatoes from Starnberg, German restaurant in Santiago, Chile. More at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/08/starnberg-german-food-in-santiago-chile.html

STARNBERG:
Pernil dorado (roast pork shoulder) with spatzle and a mushroom cream sauce from Starnberg, German restaurant in Santiago, Chile. More at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/08/starnberg-german-food-in-santiago-chile.html

STARNBERG:
Starnberg in Santiago, Chile. More at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/08/starnberg-german-food-in-santiago-chile.html

STARNBERG:
A Kostritzer from Starnberg in Santiago, Chile. More at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/08/starnberg-german-food-in-santiago-chile.html

STARNBERG:
Starnberg in Santiago, Chile. More at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/08/starnberg-german-food-in-santiago-chile.html

ZABO:
ahi sashimi from Zabo sushi in Santiago, Chile

ZABO:
Perfect ahi hand roll from Zabo sushi in Santiago, Chile

ZABO:
Sushi from Zoba Sushi in Santiago, Chile. Hundreds of vodka drinks on the menu and something you don't see on Argentinian menus: high quality ahi tuna. Menu athttp://www.zabo.cl