Hong Kong-based chefs Ricardo Chaneton of MONO and Jordy Navarra of Manila’s Toyo Eatery will join forces on Feb. 1 and 2 for an exclusive four-hands collaboration, drawing on MONO’s heritage as Asia’s leading Latin American eatery and the Philippines best rated restaurant in ties linking Southeast Asia and South America.

MONO is a Latin American restaurant in Hong Kong that has earned its first Michelin star in 2022 and has been ranked in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list in 2021 and 2022. Toyo Eatery is a Filipino restaurant that has earned various critical acclaim, such as the Miele One To Watch Award at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2018, and the title of Best Restaurant in the Philippines in 2019.

“Jordy and I share a very similar culinary philosophy – our approach is heavily influenced by our origins, both of which draw on Spanish influences. The ancient galleon trade linked Spain to the Philippines by way of South America and resulted in one of the greatest exchange of ingredients, spices, cooking techniques and influences. This menu is very special to us as we incorporate our memories and roots into it,” says Chef Ricardo.

“It’s a thrill to work with Ricardo and his team. It’s through experiences like this that we realize we have lot of more in common than what separates us. The Philippines and Latin America share Spanish colonial history and therefore have a lot of synergy in terms of our culture and cuisine,” Chef Jordy adds.