MONO

What MONO does

MONO is a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant operating from a single 22-seat venue (10 kitchen counter and 12 main dining room seats) at 5/F, 18 On Lan Street in Central, Hong Kong. Founded in 2019 by chef-owner Ricardo Chaneton in collaboration with JIA Group, the restaurant originally launched as a contemporary French concept before pivoting into modern Latin American cuisine with French techniques, building the culinary bridge between Latin America and Asia. Chef Chaneton is a Venezuelan-born chef with Colombian, Argentinian, and Italian heritage, trained at three-Michelin-starred Mirazur in France.

The operation runs two core tasting menus Tuesday through Saturday: Soul Menu (lunch) at HKD 888 per person and Journey Menu (dinner) at HKD 1,888 per person, with full prepayment at booking. A separate retail/gifting vertical, distributed through the mono.hk/mono-gifting e-commerce storefront and in-restaurant, sells ~10 SKUs including Eva Aguilera Olive Oil (HK$1,080), handmade Sourdough Bread (HK$58), Alfajores cookies (HK$150–220), Mercado Global Tote (HK$750), Postcards (from HK$134), the MONOPEDIA educational booklet (HK$388–488), Gift Cards (from HK$1,500), and the house MONO Chardonnay (HK$988). Beverage revenue is augmented by wine corkage (HK$600 for first two bottles, HK$1,200 per bottle thereafter).

Beyond the core restaurant, MONO monetizes its brand through the MONO Unplugged chef collaboration series (17+ editions since 2022, partnering with chefs from Singapore, Tokyo, Thailand, Peru, Brazil, Philippines), private dining events with minimum spend requirements, the Masa Madre Mastery sourdough workshop at HK$1,280/person, and high-ticket off-site guest-chef appearances for enterprise clients such as Louis Vuitton The Hall Chengdu, MGM Cotai, St Regis Bali, LIV Golf Hong Kong, and BOCHKTO. Reservations are managed via SevenRooms, deposits and refunds processed via Stripe (with a 6% processing fee on refunds), and guest communication runs on WhatsApp. With 6 employees total, MONO is a capital-light, brand-led single-location business that has retained one Michelin star and Asia's 50 Best rankings for five consecutive years through 2026.

Name

MONO

Legal name

MONO Restaurant

Website

https://mono.hk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MONO is a 22-seat Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Hong Kong's Central district, founded in 2019 by Venezuelan chef Ricardo Chaneton in partnership with JIA Group. It serves modern Latin American tasting menus (HKD 888 lunch, HKD 1,888 dinner) complemented by a retail boutique, gift cards, chef collaborations, and workshops.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Dining Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ethnic & Regional Cuisine Restaurants (THAFACAD)

Keywords

• Fine dining restaurant
• Latin American cuisine
• Tasting menu
• Michelin starred dining
• Chef collaboration events

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fine Dining Tasting Menu: Two tasting menu experiences: Soul Menu (Lunch, HKD 888) and Journey Menu (Dinner, HKD 1,888). Full payment required at booking with 6% Stripe processing fee for refunds.
2. Boutique/Retail Products: Sale of signature products including Eva Aguilera Olive Oil (HK$1,080), Sourdough Bread (HK$58), Alfajores (HK$150-220), Mercado Global Tote (HK$750), Postcards (HK$134+), MONOPedia Booklet (HK$388), Gift Cards (from HK$1,500).
3. Corkage and Beverage Service: Wine corkage fees: HK$600 for first two bottles, HK$1,200 per bottle thereafter. Thursdays offer complimentary corkage for limited periods. Wine list and beverage menu available.
4. Private Events and Private Dining: Private dining room available with minimum spend requirements. Catering for external events including Louis Vuitton collaborations, MGM Cotai guest chef appearances, and charity events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MONO is a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Hong Kong serving modern Latin American cuisine with French techniques, offering two seasonal tasting menus: Soul Menu (Lunch, HKD 888) and Journey Menu (Dinner, HKD 1,888). The restaurant operates an intimate 22-seat venue in Central, Hong Kong, complemented by a retail boutique selling branded products (olive oil, sourdough bread, alfajores, MONOPEDIA booklet, gift cards) and the MONO Unplugged chef collaboration event series.

Product overview

MONO is a Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurant in Hong Kong's Central district, opened in 2019 by Chef-owner Ricardo Chaneton in collaboration with JIA Group. The restaurant specializes in modern Latin American cuisine with French techniques, serving a Soul Menu (Lunch) at HKD 888 and Journey Menu (Dinner) at HKD 1,888. Beyond dining, MONO operates a retail/gifting division offering branded products including the MONOPEDIA Booklet, Signature Olive Oil, Sourdough Bread, Alfajores cookies, Postcards, and Gift Cards. The restaurant also hosts the MONO Unplugged Event Series featuring chef collaborations, and educational workshops like Masa Madre Mastery. With 22 seats across kitchen counter and main dining room, MONO positions itself as a bridge between Latin America and Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MONOPedia: A curated booklet exploring Latin American cuisine ingredients, cooking techniques, and recipes, created by Chef Ricardo and Abbi Grace.
• MONO Unplugged
• MONO Boutique

Products and services

• Soul Menu (Lunch Tasting Menu) A seasonal Latin American tasting menu offered during lunch service Tuesday to Saturday at HKD 888 per person (1:15 pm last order), served to the restaurant's 22 seats.
• Journey Menu (Dinner Tasting Menu) An elaborate seasonal Latin American tasting menu offered during dinner service Tuesday to Saturday at HKD 1,888 per person (8:15 pm last order), the signature premium dining experience at MONO.
• MONO Unplugged Chef Collaboration Series A chef collaboration event series featuring four-hands dinners with renowned international chefs from Tokyo, Singapore, Thailand, Peru, Brazil, the Philippines, and beyond. 17+ editions hosted since launch.
• MONO Gift Card Gift cards starting from HK$1,500 for lunch experience or HK$2,500 for dinner experience, including anniversary menu, water, champagne, and alfajors. Valid for 6 months from purchase.
• Signature Eva Aguilera Olive Oil Premium extra-virgin olive oil from Catalunya, artisan Eva Aguilera. Limited production of 650 liters per year using handpicked organic Arbequina olives. Price: HK$1,080 for 250ml.
• Signature Homemade Sourdough Bread Handmade sourdough bread with soft and chewy texture, result of hand kneading to develop gluten. Available at HK$58.
• Alfajores Argentina's beloved sandwich cookies featuring delicate, crumbly biscuit with dulce de leche filling. Available in sets of 4 (HK$150) or 6 (HK$220).
• MONOPEDIA Booklet A curated booklet exploring rare Latin American ingredients, cooking techniques, and recipes, created by Chef Ricardo Chaneton and Abbi Grace. Available for HK$388 (Vol. II) or HK$488 (Vol. III).
• Mercado Global Tote Bag Tote bag supporting Mercado Global, a non-profit empowering rural Latin American women entrepreneurs. Available in RED, CREAM, BLUE colors at HK$750.
• Postcard Set Hand-drawn illustrated postcards featuring Latin American ingredients from MONO dishes, with QR codes to digital MONOPedia. Available in sets of 6 or 12 from HK$134.
• MONO Chardonnay Wine Restaurant's house Chardonnay wine available for purchase at HK$988.
• Exclusive Bundle: MONOPEDIA with Postcards Bundle offer combining the MONOPEDIA Booklet with 6 postcards at HK$588, available on a first-come, first-served limited time basis.
• Masa Madre Mastery Workshop Bread workshop series teaching sourdough bread making and Latin American cuisine. Held every Thursday from 3pm to 5pm at HK$1,280 per person.

Quantifiable outcome

• Michelin star maintained for 5 consecutive years (2022-2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Claudine Restaurant (Singapore)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026Unplugged XVII collaboration featuring Amazon ingredients. Chef Ricardo hosted Chef Julien from Claudine Restaurant. Historic debut of Arapaima fish. Sourced responsibly through M&C Asia with Blue You Asia via Taste of Amazon initiative.
• Crony (Tokyo)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2025Unplugged XVI collaboration featuring Chef Michi and team from Tokyo. Soulful Japanese flavors conversed beautifully with Chef Ricardo's vibrant Latin American flavors.
• Seroja (Singapore)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Unplugged XV collaboration with Chef Kevin Wong and Seroja team from Singapore. Celebrated vibrant tropical bounty, uniting spirit of Hong Kong and Singapore.
• MAZ RestaurantminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2025Unplugged XIV Edition with Chef Santiago and MAZ team. Homage to Chef Santiago and Chef Ricardo's roots where their hometowns meet the freshest coastal bounty.
• Casa LoyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2025Unplugged XIII Edition transforming MONO into vibrant Latin American celebration with two unforgettable Tacomakase nights.
• St Regis BaliminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Two-night collaboration at St Regis Bali showcasing fresh Southeast Asian seafood and Latin American flavors.
• KinsmanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2025Unplugged XII Edition featuring special two-night Taco Omakase collaboration with Gavin Yeung and Kinsman team. Brought together flavors of Latin America and craft of Cantonese mixology.
• MGM CotaiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2025Guest Chef experience at MGM Cotai's Aji restaurant, launching 'Gastronomic Journey with Star Chefs' series 2025.
• Louis Vuitton The Hall (Chengdu)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 January 2025Special four-hands dinner collaboration in Chengdu featuring Michelin-starred dinner at Louis Vuitton's restaurant.
• BOCHKTO (Hong Kong)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Culinary showcase featuring Chef Ricardo among five top chefs at BOCHKTO's The Culinary Room for tennis enthusiasts.
• COA (Hong Kong)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 20245th Anniversary Unplugged XI collaboration with Asia's 50 Best Bars. Chef Ricardo and Jay Khan showcased Latin American heritage through unique menu and specially crafted cocktails.
• POTONG (Thailand)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2024SOUL OF ELEMENTS collaboration between Chef Pam of Potong and Chef Ricardo. Merged bold flavors of Thai Chinese and Latin American cuisine.
• POTONG (Thailand)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2024Unplugged 10th Edition with Asia's Best Female Chef 2024 Chef Pichaya Pam Soontorniyakij. Four-hands collaboration April 23-24.
• Florilège (Tokyo)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2023Collaboration with Chef Hiroyasu Kawate from Tokyo's Michelin two-starred restaurant Florilège. Blended approaches to sustainable and French gastronomy.
• Mérito (Lima, Peru)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2023Unplugged collaboration with Chef Juan Luis from Mérito (ranked 11th on Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants). Traversed magnificent landscape of Peruvian gastronomy.
• Oteque (Rio de Janeiro)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2023Solo Tour of Asia collaboration featuring Chef Alberto Landgraf from two-Michelin-starred Oteque (ranked 47 on World's 50 Best). Presentation of gastronomic innovation inspired by nature's bounty.
• Meta (Singapore)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2023Four-hands collaboration with Chef Sun Kim of Meta (one Michelin star, ranked 17th on Asia's 50 Best 2023). Bespoke multi-course tasting menu celebrating Latin American and Korean backgrounds.
• Lolla (Singapore)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2023Unplugged collaboration with masterful Chef Johanne Siy and Lolla team promoting cuisine from Europe, Mediterranean, and Latin America.
• Toyo Eatery (Manila)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Four-hands collaboration with Jordy Navarra and team from Philippines. Traveled to Hong Kong for collaboration.
• JIA GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019MONO was opened by Chef-owner Ricardo Chaneton in collaboration with JIA Group. Yenn Wong, CEO of JIA Group, suggested opening the restaurant in Hong Kong and invested in the venture. JIA Group operates as the parent company managing MONO's business operations.
• Mercado GlobalminorOthersNon-profit organization that empowers rural Latin American women to become entrepreneurs. MONO sells Mercado Global tote bags supporting this cause.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Maido: Lima-based Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) fine dining restaurant by chef Mitsuharu Tsumura, consistently ranked on The World's 50 Best. Closest international peer for category-defining Latin American fine dining using non-traditional technique pairings, just as MONO does with French-Latin fusion.
• Amber at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental: Two-Michelin-starred contemporary European fine dining restaurant in Hong Kong with similar cover counts, tasting menu pricing, and luxury-hotel-adjacent clientele. Operates as a direct category competitor for HK fine dining diners.
• Central Restaurante: Chef Virgilio Martínez's flagship fine dining restaurant in Lima, Peru, repeatedly ranked on The World's 50 Best. The leading benchmark for Latin American haute cuisine globally — the most direct stylistic and culinary peer to MONO's concept.
• Florilège: Two-Michelin-starred contemporary French restaurant in Tokyo led by chef Hiroyasu Kawate, with whom MONO has a documented Unplugged collaboration. Closest stylistic and operational peer in Japan for chef-led Asian fine dining.
• Caprice at Four Seasons Hong Kong: Three-Michelin-starred French fine dining restaurant inside the Four Seasons Hong Kong. Comparable on luxury HK fine dining positioning, multi-course tasting menus, wine-pairing program, and affluent business/tourist clientele.
• Gaggan Anand: Chef-driven progressive Indian fine dining restaurant in Bangkok, repeatedly ranked on Asia's 50 Best. Comparable as a chef-founder-led, narrative-driven tasting-menu concept operating in Asia's premium segment with strong PR and award recognition.
• 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana: Three-Michelin-starred Italian fine dining restaurant in Hong Kong's Central district. Operates a tasting-menu-driven, reservation-only format with a high price-per-cover and a globally renowned chef-founder — directly comparable peer in HK's premium fine dining tier alongside MONO.
• Écriture: Two-Michelin-starred French fine dining restaurant in Hong Kong's Central area. Comparable on tasting-menu format, luxury positioning, HK Central location, and chef-driven narrative — competes for the same affluent, special-occasion diner.

Emerging players

• POTONG: Chef Pam Soontorniyakij's progressive Thai-Chinese fine dining restaurant in Bangkok and a documented MONO Unplugged collaborator (2024). Comparable as an emerging Asia-based chef-driven concept with strong 50 Best trajectory and innovative cultural fusion cuisine.

Broad incumbents

• JIA Group portfolio (e.g., Duddell's, 208 Duecento Otto): Parent operating company and broader F&B group founded by Yenn Wong that operates MONO alongside other HK fine dining venues (e.g., Duddell's). Useful for understanding operational and capital backing context for MONO within a multi-restaurant portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/monohk
• Instagraminstagram.com/monohk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/monohkg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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