El Gaucho Argentinian Steakhouse

Wagyu is bred for marbling — A5 wagyu is roughly 50% intramuscular fat, eaten in small portions for richness. Argentine grass-fed beef is leaner, more muscular, with deeper beef flavour from forage diet — eaten in larger portions, the way Argentinians eat steak. We serve both: pure-Argentine for traditionalists, and an Australian wagyu cross when guests want marbling.

Dry-aging is controlled enzymatic breakdown of muscle tissue at 1-2°C with controlled humidity and airflow. Over 28-45 days the cut loses ~30% of its weight to evaporation, the proteins break down for tenderness, and characteristic nutty / blue-cheese aromas develop. We trim the dry crust before service. Visible from the dining room — ask for a walk-by on your next visit.

Our Argentine imports are not halal-certified — the ranches we work with do not slaughter to halal specifications. We carry halal-certified Australian and New Zealand grass-fed cuts on request with 24-hour notice. Sides, salads, and most desserts are halal-friendly. Flag your dietary requirements in the reservation form.

Smart-casual. Closed-toe shoes required; no flip-flops, no athletic shorts, no beachwear. Business attire is welcome and common on weeknights. Private dining bookings often request formal — let us know your event and we'll signal that to other guests.

Sukhumvit Soi 19: valet parking on the property (THB 100 flat). Sukhumvit Soi 11: street parking + valet on request. Sathorn: validated parking at the adjacent building (3 hours free with a meal receipt over THB 1,500).

THB 1,500 per 750ml bottle for wines NOT on our list. Capped at two bottles per table. Waived for verified vintage bottles older than 1990 — bring something interesting and we'll open it with you. Spirits and fortified wines not permitted under Thai licensing.

Yes — highchairs available at all three branches, child portions of any steak or pasta on request, and a quieter back section at Sathorn for families. We're a serious-beef restaurant but we're not stuffy — kids are part of the asado tradition in Argentina.

Every steak, every grilled vegetable side, every chimichurri preparation, and most desserts are gluten-free by default. Our dulce de leche flan and 80% of the wine list are coeliac-safe. Tell the host on arrival and we'll mark the table for the kitchen.