PRESS
2024
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One Star Michelin
MONO has once again been honoured with a MICHELIN star, acknowledging the team’s dedication, loyalty, and the unique personality reflected in our dishes. We’re thrilled to maintain our position among Hong Kong’s esteemed culinary establishments for the third consecutive year.
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Asia‘s 50 Best Restaurants
No. 27
Deepest gratitude to the judges of The Worlds 50 Best for ranking us as No. 27 on the Asia‘s 50 Best Restaurants, and for recognising our unwavering dedication and passion for culinary excellence.
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South China Morning Post 100 Top Tables
We are incredibly grateful to the South China Morning Post for including us in the South China Morning Post 100 Top Tables Award 2024! It holds immense significance for us to be listed among the other 99 outstanding fine dining establishments in Hong Kong and Macau.
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50 Best Discovery
What a fantastic way to kick off the year! We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we have been featured once again on the prestigious ‘50 Best Discovery’ platform. This remarkable travel and experience-focused platform showcases the finest bars and restaurants worldwide that have received approval from the esteemed 50 Best Academy of specialists.
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Foodie Forks
We are ecstatic to share that MONO has achieved two prestigious awards at the Foodie Forks Awards 2024 - Best Latin American Restaurant and Service Talent of the Year!
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OAD Top 100 Asia Restaurants
No. 30
We are elated to share that we have been ranked 30th on the OAD Top 100 Asia Restaurants 2024 list. This recognition reflects the effort exhibited by our team and the exceptional customer experience and gastronomy we offer.
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Tatler Dining 20 Hong Kong
In our 40th anniversary edition, the Tatler Dining Guide unveils the latest class of the Tatler Dining 20 Hong Kong—an unranked collection of the city’s most impactful restaurants.
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The BAZAAR Taste Elite 20 (Hong Kong)
We are thrilled to have been named one of the top 20 restaurants in Hong Kong on The BAZAAR Taste Elite 20 (Hong Kong) 2024 list. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the judges, our incredible team, and our loyal guests for being part of our success. We are committed to delivering even more exceptional dining experiences at MONO in the future.
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The Macallan Journey Through Time Gastronomy campaign inspires four of Hong Kong’s top chefs
Honouring the past, making the most of the present, and looking forward to a promising future, The Macallan has teamed up with four of Hong Kong’s most accomplished culinary masters themed “Past”, “Present” and “Future”.
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T+L Tastemakers: These Are the Best Restaurants in Hong Kong
Travel and Leisure Asia
Sit at the stainless-steel counter for a deliciously eye-opening, palate-thrilling and unique exploration of contemporary Latin American dishes via the lens of Venezuelan chef Ricardo Chaneton. -

Tatler Best takes over Bangkok with 50 exclusive experiences featuring Asia’s top chefs and bartenders
Tatler Asia
Bangkok is about to host some of Asia’s most exciting culinary and cocktail experiences as the Tatler Best of Asia Takeover Series arrives this November. -

Flavours of Hong Kong: Episode Ten - Worldly Hong Kong: Fusion of Cultures
RTHK
As one of the most international cities in Asia, Hong Kong has a diverse array of restaurants offering unique cuisines from around the world, providing a taste of flavours from every corner of the globe. From Tsim Sha Tsui, Lan Kwai Fong, SOHO dining district, this densely populated city is a culinary treasure trove. Hong Kong embraces global flavours, including not only American and European cuisines but also Nepalese, Argentinean, Spanish, North African, and Mediterranean cuisines, creating a culinary map that has earned the city a reputation as a food paradise. In the 2021 list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, Hong Kong boasts 11 establishments, securing its position as the top culinary destination in Asia. -

Culinary Vanguard: The Emergence of Critically Acclaimed Chefs in Asia
Burda Luxury
MONO’s chef co-owner Ricardo Chaneton said that being in the 2022 MICHELIN Guide helped put them on the map. “It was a big moment when I got the Michelin star, making me the first Venezuelan chef-owner to get this kind of recognition for my country,” he said. -

Top Chefs’ Culinary Retreat at Karuizawa’s Shishi-Iwa House
Epicure Asia
The chefs who were invited were Ricardo Chaneton of Mono, Hong Kong; Jordy Navarra of Toyo Eatery, Manila; Johanne Siy of Lolla, Singapore; Barry Quek of Whey, Hong Kong; and Coleman Griffin of Sower in Lake Biwa, Japan.
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Stylish Influencers Share Their Favorite Spots In Hong Kong
Forbes
Venezuela-born Chef Ricardo Chaneton is one of the handful of gastronomes offering an edible sojourn through destinations like Italy, Colombia, Venezuela, France, and Asia through his cuisine.
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Discover Meticulously Crafted Bread Spreads at These 6 MICHELIN-Starred Restaurants in Hong Kong
Michelin Guide
At Mono, the bread course always comes with a touch of storytelling. The thin string that ties the pre-cut sourdough slices together, for example, entails a great story that intrigues.
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Come Fly With Us: Best Cuisines From Across the Globe
Prestige Hong Kong
The first Latin American restaurant in Asia to be awarded a Michelin star, Mono has retained that accolade for three consecutive years, so you know you’re getting the best of what chef-owner Ricardo Chaneton’s Venezuelan roots have to offer.
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The best restaurants in Central Find a spot to eat in the heart of Hong Kong
Time Out Hong Kong
Led by world-renowned chef Ricardo Chaneton, Michelin-starred Latin American restaurant Mono specialises in reimagining Latin American flavours with French techniques. Customers that get a seat at this intimate eatery can enjoy dishes from two menu options, all of which showcase the finest seasonal ingredients and vibrant Latin American flavours with modern twists.
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The 14 best restaurants in Central, from fine-dining to affordable
Foodie Hong Kong
A pioneer of fine-dining Latin American cuisine in Hong Kong, Venezuelan chef Ricardo Chaneton continues to innovate at Michelin-starred MONO under JIA Group, opened in 2019. At the intimate eatery, chef Ricardo presents a seamless blend of sophisticated Latin American flavours, Asian influences, and his own expertise in French culinary techniques.
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Six HK Restaurants on Asia’s Best Restaurants List 2024
Nest Property
27th on the list is Mono. Just months after its late 2019 opening as a contemporary French restaurant, Mono pivoted to become a champion of modern Latin American cuisine. Chef Ricardo Chaneton, born in Venezuela with Colombian, Argentinian, and Italian heritage, is one of the few chefs in Hong Kong and mainland China delivering the flavours of his home continent through an innovative contemporary lens.
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The top 20 restaurants in Hong Kong for 2024
Tatler Asia
Crowned Tatler Dining’s Restaurant of the Year and bearer of the Best Service award in 2023, Mono continues to be a winning dining destination in Hong Kong. Chef Ricardo Chaneton leads the charge as a true ambassador, constantly innovating this unique tale of Latin American heritage and flavour with passion while contributing to the global culinary dialogue.
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The 32 best restaurants in Hong Kong to try in 2024, from mom-and-pop to Michelin starred
Foodie Hong Kong
Led by Venezuelan chef Ricardo Chaneton, formerly of three-Michelin-starred Mirazur, MONO is a fine-dining playground in Central where Latin American fare is explored through the lens of French techniques and Asian influences.
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50 Best Restaurants You Need To Try At Least Once In Hong Kong
The HK HUB
Helmed by Venezuela-born Chef Ricardo Chaneton, MONO is an intimate 22-seater space with a Michelin One star under its belt. This fine dining restaurant presents Asia with a taste of refined Latin American gastronomy, reinterpreting LatAm cuisine with inventive dishes that pay homage to tradition while being influenced by European and Asian culture.
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Asia’s Best Female Chef Pam Soontornyakij Joins Chef Ricardo Chaneton For Four Hands Collaboration
FoodieS
Chef Ricardo Chaneton of one MICHELIN-starred restaurant MONO by JIA Group will host Asia’s Best Female Chef 2024, Chef Pichaya “Pam” Soontorniyakij of one MICHELIN-starred Restaurant POTONG in an exclusive MONO’s 10th edition of its Unplugged collaboration series on the 23rd and 24th of April at MONO.
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Michelin-Starred Restaurants MONO, Potong to Hold Four Hands Collab
The Beat Asia
For the 10th edition of its “Unplugged” collaboration series, JIA Group’s MONO, helmed by Chef Ricardo Chaneton, is offering a lunch and dinner menu made in collaboration with Asia’s Best Female Chef 2024 Chef Pichaya “Pam” Soontorniyakij’s Potong from April 23 to 24.
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Hong Kong’s best fusion dishes bring a globe-trotting journey around the world to the tip of your tongue
Tatler Asia
Latin American cuisine is already rare in Hong Kong, but this past winner of Tatler Dining's Restaurant of the Year award has turned an obstacle into a strength.
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6 Hong Kong Restaurants Make It On Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 List
Sassy Hong Kong
Asia’s window into refined Latin American gastronomic culture, Mono, got promoted to 27th place this year. Chef Ricardo Chaneton’s seasonally-evolving menu and inventive dishes are well deserving of a top 50 spot.
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The Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Hong Kong
World of Mouth
At Mono, South American flavors meet French fine dining in a harmonious blend. The menu offers dishes like langoustine served with fresh Ecuadorian cacao sauce, which is particularly noteworthy. If you're a wine enthusiast, their spot-on wine pairing program is worth considering.
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7 F&B leaders, from Jay Khan to Richard Ekkebus, at the forefront of Hong Kong’s dining scene
Tatler Asia
When Venezuelan chef Ricardo Chaneton opened Mono in December 2019, he told Tatler that his aim was “to build a bridge between Latin America and Asia” by introducing the food of his home continent to Hong Kong. To do this, he needed help and encouragement from Jia Group CEO Yenn Wong, who urged him to look to his Venezuelan roots for inspiration.
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What Hong Kong’s dining scene will look like in 2024
Time Out Hong Kong
Founder and chef at Mono, Ricardo Chaneton, says that Hong Kong and many Asian countries are lagging behind Europe and North America in terms of sustainable practices, but he is encouraged by the increasing awareness and active participation in sustainable initiatives among local restaurants.
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‘I owe a lot to Hong Kong’: Venezuelan chef Ricardo Chaneton of Mono on finding his passion, and a home
Pioneer Newz
I took a break in South America. A guest, Yenn Wong, CEO of JIA Group, suggested opening a restaurant in Hong Kong and said she’d invest in it. We opened Mono in 2019 in Central. Mono is very Latin American in terms of flavours and ingredients, but very French because that’s my training.
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Fine dining restaurants in Hong Kong that make us want to dress up fancy just to impress the food!
Honeycombers Hong Kong
When it comes time to make a reservation, long-time fans may mourn that Mono is no longer a “hidden gem” in Hong Kong ever since 2022 when it earned a Michelin star. That said, the certified outstanding quality of Mono is more the reason for you to pay this intimate 30-seater a visit.