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What it's like to eat at Argentina's best 'closed-door' restaurants

Talia AvakianJul 29, 2015, 19:56 IST

YouTube/Bon Appétit/ScreenshotChefs and home cooks operate underground supper clubs known as "puertas cerradas" in Argentina.

Hidden amid the bustling streets of Buenos Aires, Argentina is a network of underground restaurants where you can enjoy curated meals from some of the city's best chefs.

At puertas cerradas (or "closed-door" restaurants) professional chefs and home cooks alike whip up dishes in their personal living rooms, villas, and hidden gardens to offer diners the meal of a lifetime.

According to VICE, some of these secret eateries - often operating without food permits or liquor licenses - are illegal. Still, they remain one of the most sought-after dining experiences in the country.

Keep scrolling to discover what it's like to eat at these hidden restaurants.