MONO

As an avid foodie living in Toronto, I should feel grateful and blessed that this Michelin Guide City of ours offers some top notch food at a very reasonable price point when compared to some of its overseas Michelin peers! Luncheon venue today was at one of Hong Kong’s most popular and hottest table, the Michelin 1* establishment MONO, specialising in South American cuisine! They also boasted to have the BEST tasting Sour Dough Bread in town!! The interesting and varied menu indeed featured some unique and intriguing fare. This was augmented by some gimmicky table side presentation and preparation by the wait staff of ingredients ( chilis,root vegetables etc ) imported from South America. Sadly, for me, a major negative downside was the overpriced and apparent price gouging of their supplement add-ons and upgrades. A whopping CAD85+ supplement for a single, finger size morsel of Danish Langoustine and a CAD50+ add-on for an unimpressive piece of, Mandarin orange size, Argentinian grass-fed beef! Overall, the total dining package experience was commendable and enjoyable. The pleasant and creative food served was lovingly prepared, artistically plated, tasty and embraces elements of surprise and uniqueness. BTW, the crunchy crusted, pillowy soft sour dough bread was indeed laudable and praise worthy! The impeccable service was also most friendly, attentive and professional. However, at over CAD400 per person, this Michelin 1* luncheon, though good, was IMO steep and overrated! For lunch, and at this price point or less, one could dine quite lavishly in Michelin 2 or 3 star establishments in San Sebastian, Paris, Tokyo and New York! For comparison, my 28 course luncheon at the 3*, World's #1 restaurant DISFRUTA , last year was only CAD$50 more!!

I took my girlfriend to Mono for her birthday lunch and we had a great time. Customer service was spot on throughout the whole meal, and the food was excellent. I had asked them to arrange a vegan set for myself and they did a fantastic job not only in coming up with creative vegan courses but also in matching them with the “normal” set that my girlfriend had. In the end, they brought us a small birthday cake and took a picture of us with a Polaroid camera. Absolutely amazing. Highly recommended and definitely worthy of its Michelin star. We will most definitely come back soon.

I went to this restaurant with a terrible hangover after my Halloween party, so unfortunately I couldn’t eat much. Even though I could only take one bite of each dish (my hangover was so bad I couldn’t even keep water down!), I can confidently say that everything was absolutely delicious. The creativity and presentation of each dish were fantastic! The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, they even offered me a freshly squeezed lemonade to help with my hangover. I really appreciated their thoughtfulness. I’ll definitely come back next time I’m in Hong Kong!

Loved the theme, food and experience. I noticed the creativity in slicing / cutting certain ingredients. Explained each dish excellently.👌 quite challenged how to locate the restaurant. Google maps please do better how to really get there 😅

We had the pleasure of dining at your restaurant on Saturday at noon. The overall setting and ambiance were excellent—comfortable, well-designed, and refined. The dishes were exquisitely prepared and delicious, and it was evident that the chef put great thought and care into every detail. However, we regret to say that the service experience did not meet the expectations we had for a restaurant of this caliber. While we were warmly welcomed and guided to our table by the host, the staff members responsible for taking our order and introducing the menu appeared unapproachable, with expressionless demeanors and a rushed pace of communication. All explanations were provided exclusively in English, without confirming whether we were comfortable with the language. This felt a bit inconsiderate, especially given that we are in Hong Kong—a city where both Cantonese/Mandarin and English are commonly used. Some of the dishes and ingredients were quite unique and not something you come across every day, so clearer and more accessible explanations would have helped a lot. Considering that guests from all over the world may visit your restaurant, it would also be thoughtful if the staff could speak a little more slowly when introducing the menu. In fact, a simple confirmation at the beginning would have easily avoided this awkwardness. My guest and I were not particularly fluent in English, and this created some discomfort. Frankly, it also made me feel that I might not have chosen the most suitable place to host my guest. Additionally, if this restaurant is Michelin-recognized, a greater level of discretion and respect for guests is expected. Unfortunately, we could clearly sense staff members discussing us during the meal, which was inappropriate and unprofessional. This was particularly evident with the sommelier, whose conduct was noticeably lacking in discretion. Guests who make the effort to visit and give your restaurant an opportunity should be treated with the highest level of respect and care. Fortunately, after we attempted to communicate our concerns to the staff, we were assisted by pastry chef Christine. Her warm, confident, and highly professional demeanor made a significant difference and truly turned our experience around. She didn’t just introduce the desserts—she thoughtfully walked us through the details of every course we had, providing insights that enhanced our understanding and appreciation of the meal. Her attentiveness, clear communication, and enthusiasm stood out, and her service was the highlight of our visit. We hope this feedback offers a helpful perspective. I work in the high-end service industry myself, so I really understand how genuine hospitality can shape how a guest feels—sometimes even more than the food itself. Your restaurant clearly has a lot of strengths, and with a bit more attention to the guest experience and consistency in service, I truly believe it could offer something not just memorable, but remarkable.

Had my birthday dinner at Mono and it was amazing! Latin American cuisine is completely new to me and Mono did surprise me with plenty of new ingredients and flavors. I had the “soul” menu and added the Langoustine as suggested (the sauce features everything cocoa so matches with my imagination of Latin American cuisine haha). My partner had stomach issues, but they were very accommodating to our needs, changing a few dishes and served acidic sauce separately. Every dish demonstrated great techniques and balance of flavor and texture! I love the desserts especially as it’s not overly sweet and very creative. The soursop sorbet and coconut panna cotta with long pepper foam is spot on ! Spicy and sweet! They even prepared a small cake and took a Polaroid photo for us! :)

An absolute gem of a restaurant. It deserves not just one, but three Michelin stars. The cuisine is phenomenal — every dish on the menu is a 10 out of 10. Highlights for me were the Danish langoustine, Mexican Purple Corn Infladita ,Tarbouriech oyster, chargrilled ox tongue taco, Monk-bread and Fabien Deneour’s Plounéour-Menez pigeon. Desserts are excellent too. Great service and atmosphere. Highly recommended!

To our hosts, Abby and Raphael, thank you so very much for your kind, courteous and patient service and attention. Raphael, your paired wine service was ethereal and took me down paths I’d not previously wandered. The food is exemplary and Journey we did. Our experience was a series of higher highs, and I cannot laud the night enough. So just thank you MONO for the happiness we derived from all you are.