With a rich interior of timber, brick and leather, El Gaucho Argentinian Steakhouse (8, 8/1-7 Sukhumvit Soi 19, Bangkok, 02-255-2864. www.elgaucho.asia) lives up to its macho name (a gaucho is a South American cowboy). Following its success in Vietnam, the steakhouse is now introducing Argentina’s great love of meat to Bangkok, offering high quality cuts simply prepared. For a taste of authentic asado (Argentinian barbeque), start with the spicy homemade salchicha (sausage, B195), before tucking into some beef (starting from B1,490/kg) and vegetable skewers (B790) with traditional chimichurri sauce (B70) and a glass of Malbec wine (B250-330).