ESTRO WELCOMES TWO-MICHELIN-STARRED THEVAR FROM SINGAPORE FOR A TWO-NIGHT COLLABORATION ON 6-7 AUGUST IN HONG KONG  

Chef Antimo Maria Merone and Chef Mano Thevar Present a One-of-a-Kind Menu Bridging Italian and Modern Indian Cuisine

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<<13^th July, 2026 – Hong Kong>> One MICHELIN-starred ESTRO will welcome Singapore’s celebrated Two-MICHELIN-starred Thevar (#37 on OAD 2026 Asia’s Top Restaurants + #58 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Extended List) in Hong Kong for an exclusive two-night collaboration on 6 and 7 August 2026, with a 2^nd event to be hosted at Thevar in Singapore on 6 and 7 September. Marking the first-ever collaboration between ESTRO and Thevar, the event brings together two chefs whose cuisines are deeply rooted in heritage while driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation.

For two dinners only, ESTRO’s Antimo Maria Merone and Chef Mano Thevar of Thevar will present a 100% collaborative 8-course tasting menu that explores the unexpected harmony between Italian and contemporary Indian flavours. Each course has been developed jointly by the two teams, combining ESTRO’s refined Neapolitan perspective with Thevar’s bold and highly personal interpretation of Indian cuisine.

Two Chefs, Two Cultures, One Shared Philosophy

Though their culinary backgrounds may appear worlds apart, Chef Antimo and Chef Mano share a remarkably similar approach to cooking. Both chefs draw inspiration from the food traditions they grew up with while embracing modern techniques and contemporary creativity.

For Chef Mano Thevar, that means drawing on memories of growing up in Penang and the bold, spice-driven cooking of his Indian background while incorporating the precision of modern European kitchens. His approach has earned Thevar two MICHELIN Stars, a place on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, and three knives from The Best Chef Awards, recognising his place among the world’s leading chefs.

Chef Antimo’s cooking is deeply personal, shaped by memories of growing up in Naples and years spent cooking abroad. At ESTRO, those influences come together in dishes that are elegant yet instinctive, finding equal inspiration in Southern Italian cooking and the wider world beyond it.

Together, the two chefs present a menu that explores the natural connections between their cuisines, finding common ground through spice, acidity, texture and a shared appreciation for bold, expressive flavours.

A Collaborative Menu Where Italy Meets India

The evening begins with a playful series of collaborative snacks, including Carrot Pani Puri, Amaebi Balchão Black Ink Tart, Dosai and Bombay Chilli Cheese Potato Toast, each showcasing contributions from both kitchens.

The menu continues with dishes that weave together ingredients, techniques and flavours from both culinary traditions. Highlights include King Crab Rasam Panna Cotta, ESTRO’s signature panna cotta elevated with rasam and caviar; Spanish Octopus with Fermented Green Chilli Sabayon; and locally-sourced Pomfret fish accompanied by a fragrant Mappas sauce inspired by the coconut-rich curries of Southern India with calamansi lettuce.

Pasta courses further explore the meeting point between the two cuisines. Homemade Tagliolini with Sweet Potato Gravy introduces Indian spice profiles to handmade pasta, while Bottoni with Tandoori Butter Sauce, Matsutake Mushroom and Truffle combines ESTRO’s signature, seasonally-changing pasta with Thevar’s spice-driven sauces.

The savoury journey concludes with Lumina Lamb Rack accompanied by black garlic, parsnip purée, sorrel chutney and acar togayal, followed by a distinctive Biryani with Italian Spices, created exclusively with an Indian soul for this collaboration.

Dessert brings the two worlds together once again through a collaborative Lorenzini Melon creation, before concluding with petit fours including Cannoli with Payasam Cream.

ESTRO x THEVAR COLLABORATION MENU
6-7 August 2026 | HK$2,380 + 10% per guest

Carrot Pani Puri

Amaebi Balchão Black Ink Tart

Dosai

Bombay Chilli Cheese Potato Toast

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KING CRAB

Rasam Panna cotta

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SPANISH OCTOPUS

Fermented chili sabayon, tomato and capers compote

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POMFRET

Mappas sauce, calamansi lettuce

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HOMEMADE TAGLIOLINI

Sweet potato gravy

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BOTTONI

Tandoori butter sauce, Matsutake, Melanosporum black truffle

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LAMB RACK

Black garlic and parsnips puree, sorrel chutney, Acar togayal

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BIRYANI

Italian spices, Indian soul

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LORENZINI MELON

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Sweet Ending

Reservations are highly recommended as seating is extremely limited, please visit ESTRO Website for more details.

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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 Italian cuisine through modern cooking techniques, Estro’s refined tasting menus and a la carte menu 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 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

RESTAURANT AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Local Awards

Hong Kong Tatler Dining – Top 20 Restaurants of Hong Kong 2022 + 2023 + 2024 + 2025 + 2026

Hong Kong Tatler Dining – Best Interior Design 2022

Harpers Bazaar Hong Kong – BAZAAR Taste Elite 2024 + 2025 + 2026

Travel & Leisure Asia 2023 + 2024 + 2025 – Top Restaurants of Hong Kong

International Awards

MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2023 + 2024 + 2025 + 2026 – One MICHELIN Star

Gambero Rosso – Three Forks Award

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 – #32

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 – #32

OAD 2025 Top Asia Restaurants – #67

OAD 2026 Top Asia Restaurants – #32

Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2024 + 2025 – One DIAMOND recognition

Tatler Best of Asia 2024 – Top 100 Restaurants of Asia

The Best Chef Awards 2025 – One Knife Award