BTS is in Argentina, and despite their brief visit and a massive concert, they managed to explore Buenos Aires. Among their stops, the members of BTS went to a little-known alley in the Flores neighborhood to eat. If you’re not familiar with that mysterious alley, we’ll reveal its secrets because it’s one of the streets in Buenos Aires with the highest concentration of Korean restaurants—and, of course, the food is fantastic. Which restaurant in Buenos Aires did BTS choose to eat at, and where is the alley that looks like a Korean street lined with restaurants? We’ll tell you all about it and more.
Neither Palermo nor Belgrano: the “Korean Alley” hidden in Flores with secret steakhouses and K-Pop
It’s Pasaje Ruperto Godoy, known as the “Korean Alley.” It’s just a few blocks from Avenida Avellaneda, and those few blocks between Felipe Vallese and Páez streets are a direct gateway to the streets of Seoul.
The most spectacular thing about this alley is that it goes completely unnoticed. Suddenly, the names of the establishments appear in Hangeul, and the walls are covered with murals of K-Pop idols and South Korean flags.
But the real secret lies behind the doors: the neighborhood’s best restaurants operate behind facades that look like family homes. Sometimes, you just have to work up the courage to ring the doorbell.
We’ve put together a guide with the must-sees so you can plan your own tour:
BTS’s culinary tour of Buenos Aires: the alley in Flores where you can eat just like in Seoul
- The Korean BBQ (Gogi-gui) Experience: There are several spots where the tables have a vent and a grill in the center. The magic lies in cooking your own meat and eating it wrapped in lettuce leaves with rice and spicy sauces.
- Maniko Fried Chicken: This is where the guys from BTS had lunch during their surprise visit! The Korean-style fried chicken is a real treat.
- Bulmat (731 Ruperto Godoy): A super-authentic, rustic eatery if you want to try traditional food.
- Pan Moa (763 Ruperto Godoy): An Asian bakery, this spot blends European pastries with Asian influences.
- MAUM (Felipe Vallese 3135): Right on the corner of the alley. A modern spot with super-generous portions.
Walk a few meters and you’ll come right out onto Avellaneda Avenue. It’s the largest wholesale district in Buenos Aires, perfect for strolling with a Korean coffee in hand and picking up something nice, pretty, and inexpensive.
