Andō Hong Kong

Andō is on the first floor of 52 Wellington Street in Central. It sits a five-minute walk from the Man Mo Temple and holds a Michelin star.

This Japanese-fusion kitchen rejects the city’s typical obsession with austerity. While its contemporaries in the district lean toward clinical minimalism, the room runs smart and warm, feeling more like a private residence than a traditional dining floor. It is ranked no. 36 on the 2024 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list, yet it justifies the fuss by delivering on the complex, contemporary menu it promises. Choose this over the nearby high-volume dining rooms if you want a seat that feels purposeful rather than frantic, especially since the Wellington Street address puts you far enough from the IFC Mall crowds to keep the atmosphere strictly focused on the table.