The best restaurants in Asunción, the capital of Paraguay, are taking positions on the gastronomic map of America. Discover Paraguayan cuisine and so much more.

1) Café de Acá 

Located in in the middle of the Villa Morra neighborhood. Café de Acá is the perfect summary of all Paraguayan gastronomy. You can eat from street dishes like mbeyú, pastel mandi’o or chipa, to a delicious mandi’o chyryry or more hearty dishes. They also have a wide selection of sandwiches, salads and other healthy ingredients. It is an ideal place to have breakfast, brunch or a snack and almost all day has a high volume of people. Among the things it offers that are not so easy to find is a pitcher of iced tereré (maté with cold water and aromatic herbs) that is perfect to spend summer afternoons in the shade of its garden.

2) Karú

It’s a great place to have breakfast, a snack or a light lunch. They always have typical Paraguayan dishes with a more gastronomic touch, like their payagua mascada made of meat or a vegan version with beans and mushrooms. They have one of the best coffees in Asunción and sweets to die for. You will find both traditional and some innovative proposals.

3) El Bolsi

It is an institution in downtown Asunción. You have the option of eating minutas (snacks) at the semicircular bar. They have everything from empanadas or the famous chicken and cheese coxinha or the best cuts of Paraguayan beef. The menu is very extensive and even includes sushi, but if we are in the classic restaurant of Asunción we must order a chicken vorí or a traditional meat dish.

4) Korean Restaurant Su

Locals and foreigners show their taste and interest for Korean food in Paraguay. It is curious to see how the local palate has accepted very well the proposals of Korean cuisine, which has much spicier flavors than what is customary in Paraguayan dishes. It is worth going more than once and discovering the menu, especially if you are new to Korean cuisine. For a first time, you can try a bulgogi menu (marinated beef) or a jeyuk menu (spicy pork). All main courses are served with a selection of Korean tapas or banchan that includes six different types of vegetable dishes.

5) Restaurante Pakurí

They have appeared in the list of the 50 Best in Latin America for their cuisine with Paraguayan roots and global vocation. Since their beginnings, they have experimented with the menu and the wine cellar, being one of the places where you can eat a gastronomic menu in Asunción. Some of my favorites are the raw meat, pork ribs, sweetbreads and surubi ceviche.

6) Lido Bar

Lido’s empanadas are a classic choice for a quick dinner in the evening, but the best is the caldo de surubí, a typical Paraguayan fish soup. You can also find the classic dishes of Paraguayan cuisine, such as soup, chipaguasú, lomito, etc.

7) Pizzeria D’Alessandro

In Paraguay, there is a large population that has its origins in the Italian migration to America. They may not be as visible as in Uruguay or Argentina, but they have left a rich culinary legacy. The love for gnocchi exemplifies this very well. Located in a plot of land in the neighborhood of Las Mercedes, halfway between a food truck and a restaurant, this pizzeria in a container has been all the rage since its opening. There are days when it is difficult to get a table and in addition to delicious pizzas, they have a selection of national beers to spend a fantastic evening al fresco.

8) Hiroshima Japanese Restaurant

Would it be possible to have a good sushi offer in a country with no sea? It seems so. Surely, it helps that there is a large community of Japanese origin in Paraguay. But Hiroshima is not only about sushi. They have on the menu several proposals with locally produced wagyu beef with Japanese criteria and at a very affordable price and also an excellent variety of the most classic Japanese dishes.

9) Koggi – Korean Food Cart

This Korean and Lebanese fusion restaurant started as a food truck that has been expanding. Food truck cuisine is still at the heart of Koggi, but the offerings have been enhanced with craft beers and an extraordinary cocktail list. This is where the hip, alternative young people of Asunción come to eat a bibimbap-style vegetable rice or a Turkish-style beef or chicken roll with a Korean twist. Over time, they have expanded the menu. However, you should not miss these classics accompanied by a beer from one of the local craft breweries.

10) Asadito on the go

Having a few beers and meat skewers in a traditional local is a must-do experience when visiting Asunción. The asadito is the Paraguayan version of the shish kebab, or meat skewers. Butifarra, chicken, pork, different cuts of beef or blood sausage are served with manioc and garlic sauce to accompany a casual get-together with friends.

Source: https://www.indiautentica.com/travel/restaurants-in-asuncion/