Andō
Fine dining restaurant in Hong Kong led by Chef Agustin Balbi, blending Spanish, Italian, Argentine and Japanese influences into tasting menus and a top-tier wine list.
About Andō
Andō, Japanese-Spanish fusion cuisine in Hong Kong
Andō is a fine dining restaurant located in Central, Hong Kong, founded and led by Chef Agustin Ferrando Balbi. Its culinary approach is defined as a harmony of influences from Spain, Italy, Argentina and Japan, reflecting the chef's personal journey, which combines the flavours of his childhood with those he learned and developed in Asia. Balbi himself describes the project as the realisation of his journey as a chef, unifying those two strands.
Tasting menus and signature dishes
The restaurant offers distinct tasting menus for lunch and dinner. The lunch menu, available Monday to Friday, is structured in three options: 3 courses for HK$688, 4 courses for HK$888 and 5 courses for HK$1,088. The dinner menu consists of 8 courses for HK$2,488 or 5 courses for HK$1,688. The menu includes a signature dish, the caldoso rice known as "Sin Lola", described as a tribute to the chef's grandmother.
Wine programme and accolades
The wine programme is led by Carlito Chiu, general manager and group wine director, and is built around two pillars: high-altitude terroirs from around the world and vanguard Asian producers. The selection includes wines from the Argentine Andes, European alpine slopes and mountain vineyards, alongside cool-climate Japanese wines, Chinese mountain estates and traditional Korean rice wines, such as slow-fermented Takju. Carlito Chiu has received the Best Sommelier Hong Kong award in 2024, 2025 and 2026 according to Tatler Best, the BAZAAR Taste Elite 30 in 2026 and the Michelin Guide Hong Kong / Macau Sommelier Award in 2025.
Team
In addition to founding chef Agustin Ferrando Balbi, the team includes Luis Rojas as executive sous-chef and Carlito Chiu as general manager and group wine director. The restaurant states it is open to bringing in dedicated, like-minded professionals and invites CV submissions, as well as students for internships.
Accolades and guide listings
Andō has been recognised by the Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2025, the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list, the Chinese dining guide Black Pearl (黑珍珠餐廳指南) and the SCMP 100 Top Tables selection. Critics highlight its offering as a singular, narrative fusion of Japan and Spain.
Opening hours and location
The restaurant opens for lunch from 12:00 to 15:30, with last order at 13:30, and for dinner from 18:30 to 22:30, with last order at 19:30. It closes weekly on Sundays. It is located at 1F Somptueux Central, 52 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong.
Location and contact
1F Somptueux Central, 52 Wellington Street, Central Hong Kong · Phone: (852) 9161 8697 · Email: info@andohk.com
Japanese-Spanish fusion cuisine