ANDŌ BY CHEF AGUSTIN BALBI CELEBRATES 4TH ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL FAMILY DINNER FEATURING ONE NIGHT ONLY COLLABORATIVE MENU ON 10TH JULY

JIA Group Chefs Agustin Balbi, Ricardo Chaneton, Antimo Maria Merone and Manav Tuli (Leela) join forces for Andō’s 4^th anniversary menu

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[14^th June, 2024 – Hong Kong] JIA Group’s Andō, the coveted one MICHELIN-starred, one diamond recognized by Black Pearl Restaurant Guide and the recently voted Restaurant of the Year by Tatler Dining 2024, is set to commemorate its 4^th anniversary in style with an exclusive family-themed dinner taking place on 10^th July (Wednesday). This exciting celebration, hosted by Chef Agustin at Andō, will feature a unique one-night only menu created through the collaborative effort of four award-winning chefs from JIA Group’s family of restaurants.

Participating guest chefs include Ricardo Chaneton from Mono (One MICHELIN star and #27 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024) highlighting Latin American flavours with French culinary finesse; Antimo Maria Merone from Estro (One MICHELIN star), which presents a modern take on Neapolitan Italian cuisine that sets to redefine the boundaries of Italian gastronomy; and Manav Tuli from Leela (MICHELIN recommended), a restaurant that merges vibrant Indian flavours with modern culinary techniques, showcasing the rich regional cuisines of India with a focus on tradition and sustainability.

Andō’s 4^th Anniversary Family Menu | Andō x Estro x Mono x Leela

Through the collaboration, chefs Agustin, Antimo, Ricardo, and Manav will showcase a seamless integration of Japanese, Italian, Latin American, and Indian influences, resulting in a one-of-a-kind dining experience that pays tribute to the essence of traditional and familial cooking techniques.

The exclusive anniversary menu begins with an array of four individual dishes. From Leela, guests will savour the Lotus Root Chaat, followed by a refreshing plate of Estro’s cold seafood dish featuring Tuna / Capers / Tomato by Chef Antimo. Moving on to Andō’s dish, guests will enjoy the intricate play of textures in the Corn Textures / Karasumi dish, a nod to Chef Agustin’s Argentine and Japanese culinary background, with Mono contributing a beautiful Langoustine creation.

Transitioning into family-style sharing dishes, the menu continues with a hearty plate of home-style Pasta Mista with Crustaceans, Amalfi Lemon, Basil by Estro, embodying the comforting tradition of Italian family dining. Andō showcases Kinmedai with Roasted Peppers and Peanut Chili Sauce, while Mono presents a succulent Lamb Saddle. Rounding off the savoury portion of the journey, Leela concludes with Lobster Biryani, a luxurious take on a family classic. As the evening reaches its peak, guests will be treated to a grand celebratory cake for dessert.

Priced at HK$2,020+10% per guest (the opening year of ANDO), Andō’s 4^th anniversary menu promises a harmonious blend of humble flavours and elevated styles, thoughtfully curated by chefs and friends of JIA Group – a celebration of culinary diversity, skill, and the enduring power of food to bring people together.

Andō: Innovative Spanish x Japanese cuisine by Agustin Balbi

The name ‘Andō’, derived from Chef Agustin’s Latin surname Ferrando, carries dual meanings – in Japanese, it signifies contentment, while in Spanish, it serves as the equivalent of the suffix ‘-ing’, representing the ongoing act of doing in the present. Growing up in a Spanish and Italian household, Agustin’s culinary journey was sparked at his grandmother’s dining table, where cherished memories of her homemade Latin dishes continue to inspire his creative offerings at Andō today.

In his quest for culinary excellence, Agustin’s rebellious spirit led him to Japan, where he honed his skills in the esteemed kitchens of Tokyo. From two MICHELIN-starred Zurriola to the legendary 3 MICHELIN-starred Nihonryori Ryugin and the 2 MICHELIN-starred Cuisine Michel Troisgros, Agustin’s time in Japan not only shaped his culinary philosophy but also held a special place in his heart as the birthplace of his enduring love story with Yoshika, now the wife and mother of their two children.

Andō continues to shine, with a recent string of accolades leading up to its anniversary including the Bazaar Taste Elite award by Harper’s Bazaar, a One Diamond rating from the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, No.34 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024, and the retention of its one MICHELIN star by MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau.

To view all menus at Andō, please click HERE. For reservations enquiries, contact the guest relations team via WhatsApp +852 9161 8697, or book online HERE.

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ABOUT ANDŌ

One MICHELIN-starred Andō is Argentine Chef Agustin Ferrando Balbi’s first solo restaurant, launched in partnership with JIA group. Defying labels and bending genres, Andō’s modern tasting menus are a translation of Agustin’s own unorthodox journey onto the plate, one that nods at his ancestral roots in Italy and Spain, while gazing at the lands that shaped his craft – the USA and Japan.

Address: 1/F, Somptueux Central, 52 Wellington St, Central, Hong Kong
Website – www.andohk.com

Instagram: @ando.hkg @agux1988

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES – ANDŌ

One MICHELIN Star – MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

#61 – Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 51-100 Extended List

#37 – Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024

#35 – OAD 2023 Top Asian Restaurants

#28 – OAD 2024 Top Asian Restaurants

Top 20 Restaurants of Hong Kong – Tatler Dining Asia 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

#61 – Best Chef Awards 2022

#46 – Best Chef Awards 2023

One Diamond Award – Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2023 + 2024

Marca Pais Cultural Ambassador Award by Government of Argentina Ambassador of More Good Charity

Bazaar Taste Elite – Harper’s Bazaar 2024

Restaurant of the Year – Tatler Dining 2024

Best Sommelier – Tatler Dining 2024

ABOUT JIA GROUP

JIA Group is a Hong Kong based hospitality firm that is internationally praised and recognized for executing spaces and experiences rooted in style and substance. Founded in 2004 by entrepreneur Yenn Wong, JIA Group has established a reputation internationally as an award- winning trendsetter in the hospitality industry. The current portfolio includes 11 venues in Hong Kong, full list of the restaurants and bars could be found on JIA’s website here. JIA Group is listed on the GEM board on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

www.jiagroup.co