"Paulo Airaudo's two-Michelin-star Italian omakase ships fish daily from Japan — book Noi for Hong Kong's most precise tasting counter."
About Noi by Paulo Airaudo
Noi sits on Podium Level 5 of the Four Seasons Hong Kong in Central, an intimate counter-led room designed by AB Concept. Its name means ‘we’ in Italian, and it is the Hong Kong project of Argentine chef Paulo Airaudo, whose Geneva flagship La Bottega earned its own stars. Noi opened in November 2022 and climbed fast, holding two Michelin stars in the 2025 Hong Kong selection.
The format is an Italian omakase — a set tasting menu that turns over every two to three months — with a strong seafood slant and produce flown in daily from Japan. For Hong Kong's other counter-led tasting rooms, compare the three-star Italian 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana and the modern Mono.
The Kitchen
Airaudo and head chef Luigi Troiano build a ten-plus-course progression that nods to Italian tradition but updates it with modern plating and technique. The dish guests remember is a silky egg custard poured with an Ibérico ham consommé that carries a faint smokiness; from there the menu moves through Japanese seafood, house pasta and a tightly choreographed run of small, precise plates.
It is a set menu rather than an a la carte, priced in Hong Kong's top fine-dining tier, with drinks pairings starting around HK$1,180. Book the omakase and let the kitchen lead — the argument only lands across the full sequence.
The Room
The room is small and counter-focused, finished in marble and warm wood, with most seats facing the open pass. Service is detailed and unhurried, pitched for a single evening rather than a quick turn. It is built for an occasion: dress up, settle in, and watch the kitchen work the counter in front of you.
Best for an anniversary or a deal worth marking
Noi suits an anniversary or a deal worth marking — the counter intimacy, the two-star cooking and the set-menu pacing make it a milestone room. For other Hong Kong tables, see Ta Vie or browse the Italian guide and the tasting-menu picks.
Not for
Not for a casual walk-in or a quick bite — this is a small, set-menu omakase counter with top-tier prices and a single unhurried seating each night.
Frequently Asked
Who is the chef at Noi by Paulo Airaudo?
Argentine chef Paulo Airaudo, who also runs the starred La Bottega in Geneva. In Hong Kong he works with head chef Luigi Troiano on a set Italian omakase.
How many Michelin stars does Noi have?
Two. Noi opened in November 2022 and holds two Michelin stars in the 2025 Hong Kong selection.
What is the signature dish at Noi?
A silky egg custard finished with an Iberico-ham consommé that adds a faint smokiness — a recurring opener across the seasonal tasting menus.
How much does dinner cost at Noi?
It is a set tasting menu in Hong Kong's top fine-dining tier, with drinks pairings starting around HK$1,180 before the food. Confirm the current menu price when you book.
Where is Noi by Paulo Airaudo located?
On Podium Level 5 of the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong at 8 Finance Street in Central.
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Practical Information
AddressFour Seasons Hotel, 8 Finance Street, Central
NeighbourhoodCentral, inside the Four Seasons Hotel
CuisineItalian
PriceSet tasting menu; drinks pairings from around HK$1,180
Dress CodeSmart; jackets common
SeatingCounter and a few tables; reservations essential
ReservationReservations essential; the counter is small and books out well ahead
