Ricardo Chaneton is the Chef Co-Owner of Mono, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Hong Kong, and is recognized among Asia's 50 Best Restaurants. He also serves as a culinary advisor for The Upper House.
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Last updated: 7/27/2026, 4:59:58 AM
Key Information
Mono, located in Central, Hong Kong, offers an immersive gastronomic experience where Venezuelan-born Chef Ricardo Chaneton reinterprets Latin American traditions with European precision. The restaurant celebrates ancestral ingredients, modern techniques, and cross-cultural storytelling in every dish, providing a sleek yet warm fine dining atmosphere.
Customers consistently praise Mono for its thoughtful and extraordinary dining experience, highlighting the precise yet soulful flavors and technical mastery. The sourdough bread is frequently mentioned as a standout, often described as the 'best in HK.' Reviewers appreciate the beautifully plated dishes, rich and nuanced sauces, and elegant desserts. The service is noted as impeccable, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm, with staff guiding diners through the story behind each course. Many describe it as an unforgettable and personal fine dining experience.
Additional Details
Mono focuses on a tasting menu format, allowing guests to experience a curated journey through Chef Chaneton's culinary philosophy. The restaurant emphasizes cross-cultural storytelling through its dishes, blending Latin American heritage with refined European techniques.
The restaurant is suitable for both lunch and dinner, with a focus on tasting menus. Reservations are highly recommended, especially for dinner.
Awards & Recognition
MICHELIN One Star • 2026
5
Mono continues to be one of the most thoughtful and quietly extraordinary dining experiences in Hong Kong.
Every course feels precise yet deeply soulful. The flavors are layered and expressive without ever feeling overworked. The bread service alone sets the tone, warm, fragrant, and presented with intention. From the beautifully cooked fish with its vibrant sauce to the perfectly executed beef course, each dish balances technical mastery with genuine warmth.
The sauces deserve special mention. They are rich, nuanced, and often poured tableside, adding both theatre and depth. Desserts are elegant and restrained, never overly sweet, just perfectly calibrated.
Sitting at the counter adds another dimension. You feel the choreography of the kitchen, calm and exacting. Service is polished but natural, knowledgeable without being rehearsed.
Mono manages to feel contemporary while remaining timeless. It is fine dining that feels personal, not performative. Easily one of the most compelling tasting menus in the city.
Truly unforgettable experience, went there with family for celebration.
Personally loved the sourdough bread (best in hk) and pork taco the most. The staff made us feel very welcomed.
Overall 10/10 would definitely recommend :))
I have to share how much I enjoyed celebrating my birthday at this restaurant yesterday. We had a wonderful experience and were thoroughly impressed by the set menu.
Each dish was exceptionally well-plated, but the langoustine and the pigeon were absolute standouts. The sauce served with the langoustine was incredible and paired perfectly with your excellent sourdough bread. Additionally, the pigeon was prepared to perfection.
Beyond the food, the service was truly remarkable. The staff was attentive and provided a lovely touch by guiding us through the presentation and thought process behind each course. This level of detail made the evening very special.
Thank you for a memorable birthday dinner. I look forward to visiting again soon.
Having not been back at Mono since it first opened, I was so pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable my lunch experience was. The lunch menu was incredibly balanced with very interesting yet delicious dishes, I left feeling pleasantly full. I loved how every course had a story. The service was impeccable and Joe took such great care of us. Friendly, welcoming and knowledgable, it made the experience even more memorable.
Can’t wait to come back for dinner!
MONO Hong Kong was a wonderful experience. The Peninsula concierge kindly secured our reservation and arranged a smooth taxi ride, making everything effortless.
The restaurant has a sleek yet warm vibe, and the staff welcomed us with genuine hospitality. We chose the tasting menu — beautifully presented, refined, and full of balanced Latin flavors.
Special mention to the sourdough bread… we had two portions because it was that good.
A polished and memorable dining experience in Hong Kong.
