Sunae believes an increased interest in ethnic food could lead to an increased awareness of other cultures.

BBC: International cuisine in Buenos Aires?? puerta cerradas

South Asian chef Christina Sunae opened Cocina Sunae, the go-to place for flavourful Thai food in Buenos Aires.

BBC: International cuisine in Buenos Aires?? puerta cerradas

When Sunae opened Cocina Sunae in Colegiales in 2005, there were three, maybe four, restaurants in the city serving up the sweet, salty, savoury and spicy flavours of South Asian food, and only one place, in her opinion, was serving a decent curry.

BBC: International cuisine in Buenos Aires?? puerta cerradas