Pao by Paul Qui
Michelin-recognized modern Asian inside Faena's golden dome. James Beard winner Paul Qui weaves Filipino, Spanish, Japanese, and French influences. Live music Fri-Sat. Tasting menus from 5 to 9 courses.
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The Story
Pao sits under the golden dome at Faena on Mid-Beach, a modern Asian restaurant from James Beard Award winner Paul Qui. Qui weaves Filipino, Spanish, Japanese, and French influences into tasting menus.
Known for
Multi-course tasting menus, from five to nine courses, in one of Miami Beach's most striking dining rooms, with live music on weekends.
Recognition
Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026).
Worth knowing
This is a splurge-level, dress-up room, so book ahead. Live music runs Friday and Saturday.
Deals
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The Vibe
James Beard-winning chef Paul Qui's modern Asian inside Faena's gold dome — Filipino, Spanish, Japanese, and French influences converging under a Damien Hirst golden unicorn. The Unicorn dish is the required order. Live music Friday and Saturday from 7 PM.
What to Order
- Pork Adobo Rice — Pork adobo with fried duck egg — one of the signature rice bowls; Filipino-influencedFaena dining page
- Unicorn Dish — Sea urchin, grilled sweet corn pudding, calamansi, chile de árbol, sake aioli — Michelin Guide highlighted dishMICHELIN Guide
- Short Rib Bao with XO Aioli — Smoked wagyu short rib bao — snack course standoutMICHELIN Guide
- Cheddar Cheese Ice Cream Sandwich — Light waffles holding Cabot white cheddar ice cream with goat's milk dulce de leche — dessert standoutMICHELIN Guide
- Setting
- Indoor dining
- View
- None
- Formality
- Upscale
- Music
- Live Music
Entertainment
Live music every Friday and Saturday from 7 PM.
Pao Live Music Nights
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