JIA Group’s Andō, the coveted one MICHELIN-starred Spanish x Japanese restaurant and current Restaurant of the Year voted by Tatler Dining Hong Kong by Chef / OwnerAgustin Balbi, embarks on an unparalleled gastronomic adventure for its 4th Anniversary Asia Tour, uniting with distinguished chefs and friends across the continent from July until October.
Respiración** in Kanazawa, Japan, curated by Chef Tatsuro Ume; Crony** in Tokyo, Japan, led by Chef Michihiro Haruta; Logy** in Taipei, Taiwan, under the leadership of Chef Ryogo Tahara; Haoma* in Bangkok, Thailand, run by Chef Deepanker “DK” Khosla, and Florilège** in Tokyo, Japan, spearheaded by Chef Hiroyasu Kawate, will offer a unique and unforgettable dining experience as part of this exciting collaboration series with Andō in Hong Kong and abroad. All of the restaurants have also been previously awarded a MICHELIN Green star, and guests can anticipate an array of exquisite dishes and culinary innovations that reflect the individuality of each collaborating restaurant, promising an exceptional celebration of Andō’s 4th anniversary across Asia.
Respiración** (Kanazawa, Japan)
Two MICHELIN-starred and MICHELIN Green starred Respiración in Kanazawa, Japan, is a modern Spanish restaurant by Chef Tatsuro Ume, showcasing Ishikawa’s local ingredients in a traditional wooden structure near Omicho Market. The experience at Respiración celebrates Ishikawa’s terroir and traditions through a blend of creativity and local flavors.
About Crony** (Tokyo, Japan)
Two MICHELIN-starred and MICHELIN Green starred Crony (#58 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024) in Tokyo, Japan, is renowned for its fusion of French, Scandinavian, and North American culinary techniques with Japanese ingredients, led by Chef Michihiro Haruta. The restaurant’s cozy ambiance features eclectic decor elements and offers inventive tasting menus with unique dishes like sea urchin-filled Danish pastries and pigeon breast with cabbage and white truffle, paired with a superb selection of traditional French and Californian wines.
About Logy** (Taipei, Taiwan)
Two MICHELIN -starred Logy (#22 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024) in Taipei, Taiwan, led by Chef Ryogo Tahara, offers Japanese-Taiwanese cuisine with an emphasis on Asian flavors using local ingredients and fresh catches from Hokkaido. The changing omakase menu every two months at Logy highlights the fusion chawanmushi alongside Chef Ryogo’s expertise in combining Japanese and European techniques.
About Haoma* (Bangkok, Thailand)
One MICHELIN-starred and MICHELIN Green-starred Haoma (#90 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 + winner of Sustainable Restaurant Award 2024) in Bangkok, Thailand, run by Chef Deepanker “DK” Khosla, focuses on modern Indian cuisine using sustainable, seasonal, and local ingredients grown by the team themselves. The restaurant showcases beautifully plated neo-Indian dishes in a Nordic-style dining room adorned with upcycled plant parts, offering both omnivore and vegetarian seasonal tasting menus.
About Florilège (Tokyo, Japan)
Two MICHELIN-starred and MICHELIN Green-starred Florilège (#2 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024) in Tokyo, Japan, is renowned for its plant-based fine Japanese cuisine led by Chef Hiroyasu Kawate. The restaurant offers an intimate dining experience at a 22-seat counter and, with its move to Azabudai, now features a communal table setting for table d’hôte dining, focusing on vegetables to promote sustainability and shared culinary experiences.
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1F, Somptueux Central, 52 Wellington St, Central, Hong Kong
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