One MICHELIN-starred Andō (#41 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants), the genre-defying fine dining destination from Chef / Owner Agustin Balbi and JIA Group, welcomes Jakarta’s much celebrated August (#49 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025) for the second leg of their culinary collaboration on 17–18 September 2025. Following the first chapter in Jakarta on 27-28 August, this upcoming Hong Kong edition continues Andō’s spirit of dialogue and discovery, uniting Chef Balbi’s storytelling-driven cuisine with August’s island-inspired creations.
A Shared Culinary Vision
Founded by Chef Hans Christian and restaurateur Budi Cahyadi, August embodies the richness of Indonesia’s culinary heritage while embracing modern perspectives. Since opening its Jakarta doors in 2021, the restaurant has become a rising star in Asia’s dining scene, honoured with the American Express One To Watch Award 2023 and ranked #49 on the most recent list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025.
Debuting in November 2021, August is helmed by Chef-Owner Hans Christian and Managing Partner Budi Cahyadi. Together, they have created a dining experience that is refined yet approachable, nestled in Jakarta’s Sudirman Central Business District. The restaurant offers a distinctive culinary
journey rooted in modern techniques while celebrating the richness of Indonesian spices and flavours. Apart from being the founding duo’s birth month, the name August reflects their aspiration to be both impressive and respected—an ethos that shines through in both their cuisine and warm, attentive service. August champions premium, responsibly sourced local ingredients. Seasonal line-caught fish is procured from the waters around Lombok, eggs from James & Jen Farm in Bogor, specialty vegetables from IP Farms in Lembang, fresh vanilla pods from Experience Vanilla in Sukabumi, and single-origin chocolate from across the archipelago by Pipiltin Cocoa. These collaborations allow Chef Hans to craft dishes that are not only delicious but also reflective of Indonesia’s culinary richness.
At Andō, Chef Agustin continues to weave together his Argentine roots, Spanish training, and Japanese sensibilities in a cuisine defined by memory and narrative. This collaboration with August deepens his ongoing exploration of how culinary traditions evolve when viewed through different lenses, creating an experience that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. In 2025, Andō embarks on an exciting new chapter this season with a completely reimagined lunch and dinner tasting menu, a refreshed wine program, and new design touches in its intimate dining room and private dining room. These changes are a reflection of Andō’s continuous evolution since the restaurant’s opening in 2020 — an ever-unfolding expression of Chef Agustin’s personal and culinary journey.
Andō x August Collaboration Dinners
On the evenings of 17 and 18 September 2025, Andō will host a collaborative tasting menu in partnership with August, beginning from 6:30pm onwards. The experience will be paired with seven glasses of thoughtfully curated wines, designed to complement the dialogue between Chef Agustin’s narrative-driven cuisine and August’s contemporary Indonesian perspective.
Full sample collaboration menu are as below:
Snack 1 – Roasted Corn / Humita / Salchichon Iberico
Snack 2 – Tempe / Sambal Roa / Chicken Hearts
Snack 3 – Ama Ebi / Passion Fruit / Chip
Snack 4 – Potato / Curry / Bresaola
Cold Appetiser
Lombok Fish Crudo / Watermelon / Laksa
Hot Appetiser
Squid – Maitake Porridge / Tamarind / Yunnan Mushroom
Fish Course
Suzuki / Seaweed / Razor Clam / Ginger Flower
Meat Course
Wagyu Tri-Tip / Chimichurri / Glazed Local Vegetables
Rice Course
Arroz Caldoso / Lobster / Chili /Lime Leaves
Pre-Dessert
Modern Version of Pavlova / Local Fruits & Spices
Dessert
Ginger, Earl Grey, Burnt Honey
Petit Fours
Hazelnut Chocolate Bocadito
Kopi Susu Gula Aren
The menu is priced at HK$2,688+10% per person, with a deposit of HK$1,000 per guest required to confirm reservations. Bookings can be made via SevenRooms. For reservations enquiries, contact the guest relations team via WhatsApp +852 9161 8697, or book online HERE.
