Michelin-Starred ANDŌ’s Refreshed Tasting Menu is a Culinary Exploration of the Ocean’s Varying Depths

Summary

Michelin-starred ANDŌ reopens in Hong Kong with refreshed interiors and a renewed concept.Chef Agustin Balbi debuts an ocean-inspired, narrative-driven tasting menu, paired with Carlito Chiu's tailored wine pairing program.

One MICHELIN-starred restaurant, ANDŌ has reopened in Central, Hong Kong, unveiling a refreshed interior and a new culinary direction under Chef Agustin Balbi. Located on the first floor of Somptueux Central, the restaurant’s redesign reflects a renewed philosophy, with bespoke ceramics, updated uniforms and thoughtful guest keepsakes. This transformation signals a new chapter for Balbi’s “Personal Cuisine,” which continues to weave together influences from Argentina, Spain, Japan and Hong Kong into a more intimate and narrative-driven dining experience.

The new tasting menu is inspired by the ocean, structured into four chapters - Sunlight, Twilight, Midnight, and Seaweed & Salt - each representing a different depth and stage of Balbi’s culinary journey. Signature dishes include Tomato Tart with Caviar, Ama Ebi Tartare with Kristal Cavia and the beloved Squid Caldoso Rice — a comforting homage to Chef Balbi's grandmother featuring local Yi-O rice, chorizo and delicately sliced squid. While the menu emphasizes seafood, with meat removed from the main offering, dishes like the premium Kagoshima Nozaki Wagyu is available as an alternative.

In echoing the menu, custom ceramics transition from light to dark across courses to visually mirror the descent into the ocean, thus enhancing the storytelling element of the dining experience. Complementing the cuisine is a new wine program curated by Carlito Chiu, recipient of the MICHELIN Sommelier Award. The selection places a unique emphasis on high-altitude vineyards from regions like Yunnan (China), Tarija Valley (Bolivia) and Tenerife (Spain), where extreme climates and dramatic day-to-night temperature shifts yield wines of exceptional purity and precision. This adventurous pairing approach perfectly echoes the restaurant’s overarching theme of exploration and discovery.

Extending the spirit of hospitality well beyond the meal itself, every diner departs with a thoughtful commemorative gift, cementing ANDŌ’s reopening as a memorable milestone in Hong Kong's vibrant dining scene. Guests can select from three- to eight-course menus, priced between $688 HKD and $2,488 HKD, available for both lunch and dinner. For more information, visit ANDŌ's official website.

ANDŌ
1/F, Somptueux Central, 52 Wellington Street,
Central, Hong Kong

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