• ONE MICHELIN-STARRED ESTRO AND EATANIC GARDEN FROM SEOUL REUNITE FOR A TWO-NIGHT COLLABORATION IN HONG KONG ON 10–11 SEPTEMBER

    Where Korea meets Italy on the plate – Estro hosts the next chapter of a culinary friendship, before the story continues in Seoul this October

    Please download high-resolution images of Estro x Eatanic Garden HERE

    <<26th August, 2025 – Hong Kong>> One MICHELIN-starred Estro (#32 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025), helmed by Chef Antimo Maria Merone, will once again join forces with Chef Son Jong-Won of One MICHELIN-starred Eatanic Garden (#25 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025) in Seoul for a special two-night collaboration on 10-11 September 2025.

    Marking the third collaboration between the two close friends, this exclusive menu will present 100% new creations just like the past two rounds, each inspired by Korean cuisine with subtle Italian influences. In 11 – 12 October 2025, the partnership continues in Seoul, where the duo will switch perspectives to deliver an Italian menu touched with Korean accents.

    A Creative Friendship Across Borders

    Chefs Antimo and Son first collaborated in Seoul in 2023, sparking a culinary dialogue that continues to evolve with each meeting. For both chefs, these events represent more than just dining – they are about friendship, creativity, and a shared passion for pushing the boundaries of their respective cuisines.

    Chef Son Jong-Won brings to Hong Kong his signature modern Korean philosophy. Trained at acclaimed three-MICHELIN-starred restaurants including Quince, Benu, Coi, and Noma, Son is celebrated for his reinvention of Korean traditions through fermentation, ageing, and ingredient-driven creativity. His leadership at both Eatanic Garden (One MICHELIN Star + No.25, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025) and L’Amant Secret (One MICHELIN Star) has earned him international recognition.

    The Menu: Estro x Eatanic Garden on 10-11 September

    Guests will experience a tasting journey where Korean roots meet Italian finesse:

    Gimbap

    Tuna, smoked caviar, finger lime

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    Bugak

    Ama-ebi, Amalfi lemon

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    Arancino

    Kimchi, tomato concentrate

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    Bottarga Noodles

    Wild sesame oil, abalone

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    Langoustine

    Ink gnocchi, fermented pepper sauce

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    Samgyetang

    Matsutake brodo, chicken & mortadella tortellini

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    Lamb Galbi

    Saddle, soy-marinated belly, condiments

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    Chestnut Tatin

    Parmigiano ice cream, balsamic vinegar, olive oil

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    Sweet Ending

    Small sweet bites

    The collaboration menu is priced at HK$2,980 + 10% per guest, with an optional wine pairing available at HK$1,880 + 10%. Reservations are available now via SevenRooms.

    Looking Ahead: Seoul, 11-12 October, 2025

    Following the Hong Kong chapter, the collaboration continues at Eatanic Garden in Seoul on 11–12 October, 2025. This time, the menu will shift to showcase Italian cuisine with Korean accents, offering guests an entirely new experience. 

    About One MICHELIN-starred Eatanic Garden from Seoul, Korea

    Eatanic Garden (one MICHELIN star, No.25 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025), a Seoul restaurant cleverly named to play on the homophony between “botanic garden” and “eatanic garden” in Korean pronunciation, presents a sky-high oasis with a focus on awakening the senses through its beautiful urban garden setting. Chef Son Jong-Won takes diners on a culinary journey that reinvents Korean cuisine through a creative lens, emphasizing fermentation and ageing techniques. Straying from traditional menus, the restaurant offers guests illustrated guides highlighting key ingredients in their dishes. The dining experience, especially designed for couples, offers stunning cityscape views while serving inventive dishes like Hanwoo beef variations paired with fermented cauliflower and artfully crafted winter vegetables.

    For reservations and more information, please contact Estro at +852 9380 0161 (WhatsApp only) or via email at reservations@estro.hk. To book via SevenRooms, click here.

    <<ENDS>>

    ABOUT ESTRO

    A proud Naples native, Chef Antimo Maria Merone is among the vanguard of chefs rewriting the rules of Italian cuisine. Dedicated to elevating Neapolitan cuisine through modern cooking techniques, one MICHELIN-starred Estro’s refined tasting menus draw inspiration from Antimo’s homeland, with each dish evoking rich memories of his ancestors, history and childhood. Bringing a global perspective to regional cuisine, Estro acknowledges Antimo’s Neapolitan roots while showcasing his innate creativity and progressive style.

    RESTAURANT AWARDS / ACCOLADES

    Local Awards

    Hong Kong Tatler Dining – Top 20 Restaurants of Hong Kong 2022 + 2023 + 2024 + 2025

    Hong Kong Tatler Dining – Best Interior Design 2022

    Harpers Bazaar Hong Kong – BAZAAR Taste Elite 2024 + 2025

    Travel & Leisure Asia 2023 + 2024 – Top Restaurants of Hong Kong

    International Awards

    MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2023 + 2024 + 2025 – One MICHELIN Star

    Gambero Rosso – Two Forks Award

    Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 – #71 on 51-100 Extended List

    Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 – #32

    OAD 2025 Top Asia Restaurants – #67

    Black Pearl Restaurant Guide – One DIAMOND recognition

    Tatler Best of Asia 2024 – Top 100 Restaurants of Asia

    RESTAURANT CONTACT

    Address: Level 2, 1 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong

    Lunch: 12:00pm-13:30 (last order)

    Dinner: 18:30-20:30 (last order)
    Email: reservations@estro.hk
    Website: www.estro.hk

    Social Media (Facebook + Instagram): @estro.hk @antimo_maria_merone