Churros with chocolate like in Madrid, ceviches like in Lima, éclairs like in Paris… and sushi like in Japan. The recently inaugurated Mercado de los Carruajes, with more than forty gastronomic establishments to go around the world in every bite, used to be the place where the carriages of the presidents were kept in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The facade is a Historical Heritage of the City and, despite the great remodeling carried out to turn it into a food court, the exposed brick and the wonderful stained glass windows are still the originals.
The Japanese space in the Market is Nozomi, a sushi bar run by one of the forerunners of local sushi, Juan Matsuoka, creator of the famous Irifune. There he and his family work in an omakaze way, a term that translates as “putting yourself in the hands of the chef.” According to what is fresh in the market and always respecting the preferences of the diner, one after another the five dishes of the proposal circulate, which never disappoints.
The favorites of the Matsuoka are the niguiris and sashimi in which, whenever the sea allows it, sea bream, sole, and grouper are used, among other white fish that arrive very fresh. A detail that demonstrates the quality of their work is the temperature of the rice, lukewarm, as tradition dictates. Then there is the magic of toppings, such as kimchi reduction or traditional tonkastu sauce, which enhance the flavor of the fish. Salmon, a favorite of Argentines that we strongly recommend trying to replace, is present in dishes such as Isobe Ague, wrapped in tempura-style seaweed, with guacamole, ponzu sauce and sweet and sour. There are also rolls, such as the Tartar Roll, with salmon, green onion and ginger topped with guacamole and sweet potato chips; and dishes such as the Tropical Coral, breaded prawns in panko and avocado, with mango and passion fruit reduction.
To drink there is sake, beer or green tea. If you prefer wine, let it not be red. Before or after, weather permitting, be sure to stop by the terrace bar.
