A Culinary Journey Through the Ocean
“I was born in Argentina, where the land is defined by open plains and fire. The sea was always unknown, something I felt compelled to understand if I wanted to become the chef I dreamed of being. Leaving home for Japan changed my life, and eventually brought me to Hong Kong and ANDŌ. This menu tells that journey through the language of the ocean, each stage marking a passage from curiosity to mastery, and the most personal expression of ANDŌ we have ever created,” says Chef Agustin Balbi.
The experience moves through shifting depths. Sunlight opens with bright, delicate flavours that capture the freshness of the surface. Twilight deepens into richer notes, gentle smoke and umami, echoing years of navigating new cultures. Midnight offers concentrated, comforting dishes that reveal profound expressions of seafood and Japanese technique. Seaweed & Salt closes with a poetic reminder of the elements that connect continents and continue to define Chef Agustin’s creations.