PAO – Chinese (or Asian Fusion, but
Modern Asian fine-dining restaurant inside the Faena Hotel on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, where Manila-born chef Paul Qui weaves Filipino, Spanish, Japanese, and French influences into playful dishes touched by charcoal and smoke. The room is pure Faena drama — a golden dome, sculptural interiors, and the famous gilded unicorn — with indoor and outdoor seating and live local music on Friday and Saturday nights. Dinner runs Tuesday through Saturday with an elegant-chic dress code and reservations via SevenRooms. It suits special occasions, adventurous fine diners, and travelers chasing Miami Beach glamour.
3201 Collins Avenue, Miami, FL, 33140 +1-305-535-4697 https://www.faena.com/miami-beach/dining/pao-by-paul-qui0Cuisine: Chinese (or Asian Fusion, but
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at PAO
Dairy-Free at PAO
PAO in Miami has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kinilaw, Truffle Accompaniment and Braised Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at PAO
PAO in Miami has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kinilaw, Truffle Accompaniment and Grilled Duck. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at PAO
PAO in Miami has 30 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Everything Bagel Maki, Corn Ice Cream Sando and Norwegian King Crab Toast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at PAO
PAO in Miami has 7 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Corn Ice Cream Sando, Bluefin Tuna Maki and Maguro. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at PAO
PAO in Miami has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Kinilaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at PAO
PAO in Miami has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Truffle Accompaniment, Mushroom Aburi and Cocoa Pod. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at PAO
PAO in Miami has 16 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Corn Ice Cream Sando, Truffle Accompaniment and Halo Halo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at PAO
PAO in Miami has 14 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon Nigiri, Truffle Accompaniment and Hamachi Nigiri. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at PAO
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Kare Kare | 7.2 g | 66.4 g |
| Whole Fish | 53.6 g | 52.8 g |
| Tobanyaki | 7.9 g | 38.8 g |
| Everything Bagel Maki | 42.6 g | 38.7 g |
| Corn Ice Cream Sando | 0.8 g | 31.9 g |
| Maguro | 0 g | 28 g |
| Halo Halo | 31.1 g | 26.1 g |
| The Unicorn | 48.3 g | 24.9 g |
| Akami Nigiri | 0 g | 22.8 g |
| Bluefin Tuna Maki | 0 g | 22.4 g |
| Coconut Shell | 127.3 g | 22.2 g |
| Braised Greens | 31.4 g | 20.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Wednesday - Sunday
- 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Bread Service
- Bread Service - $12: Pan de Sal "salt bread". A very traditional Filipino bread, served with wagyu fat cultured butter Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Caviar Service
- Classic Osetra - $200 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Golden Osetra - $255: Pan de Sal, Citrus Crème Fraîche, Cured Egg Yolk, Chives Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Companions
- Uni - $62: Seasonal Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Accompaniment Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Starters
- The Unicorn - $48: Sea Urchin, Grilled Sweet Corn Pudding, Sake Aioli, Chile de Árbol, Lime Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kinilaw - $26: Local Fish, Heart of Palm, Coconut Milk, Coconut Vinegar, Apple, Grapefruit Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aguachile Negro - $28: Ora King Salmon, Cucumber, Squid Ink, Charred Bell Pepper, Yuzu Pearls, Charred Avocado, Yuzu Pickled Pearl Onions, Charred Cipollini Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallops - $27: U8 Scallop, Umami Chili Crisp, White Ponzu, Lemon Meyer, Potato Espuma Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maguro - $28: Bluefin Tuna, Avocado, Tamari, Sesame Oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Norwegian King Crab Toast - $26: Morita Butter, Lemon, Carrot & Fermented Fresno Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken - $26: Sweet Chili Sauce, Roasted Banana Ketchup, Jalapeño, Thai Herbs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi & Nigiri
- Bluefin Tuna Maki - $32: Avocado, Cucumber, Yuka Furikake, Grilled Pineapple Pico Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Everything Bagel Maki - $35: Smoked Ora King Salmon, Brioche Furikake, Crème Fraîche, Cucumber, Chives, Dill, Lemon Zest Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Nigiri - $14: Yellowtail Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Akami Nigiri - $10: Tuna Loin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Nigiri - $12: Ora King Salmon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chu Toro Nigiri - $16: Medium Fatty Tuna Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Toro Nigiri - $18: Extra Fatty Tuna Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Aburi - $7: Trumpet Mushroom Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nasu Aburi - $8: Japanese Eggplant Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Rib Aburi - $16: Wagyu Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Toro Aburi - $18: Extra Fatty Tuna Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Sake Toro Aburi - $19: Extra Fatty Salmon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hotate Aburi - $14: Scallop Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Foie Gras Aburi - $20 Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Braised Greens - $45: King Crab Meat, Coconut Milk, Snow Pea Leaves, Crab Sauce, Shacha Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Carrots - $26: Citrus Labneh Crema, Aged Soy, Midnight Moon Cheese, Pistachio Crumble, Oregano Honey, Thyme Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Greens - $25: Frisée, Baby Gem, Kombu Butter, Pine Nut Praline, Charred Onion Cultured Crème Fraîche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kare Kare - $50: Tiger Prawns, Roasted Almond, Bok Choy, String Beans, Eggplant, Pickled Shallots, Almond Salsa Macha Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tobanyaki - $47: Tamaki Gold Rice, Adobo, Comte Espuma, Short Rib, Pickled Shallot, Pickled Fresno Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Kha Rice - $49: Tamaki Gold Rice, Tom Kha, Burrata, Chili Oil, Trumpet Mushrooms, Shiitake Bacon Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Short Rib - $85: 72 Hour Wagyu Short Rib, Japanese Sweet Potato, Nikkiri Beurre Monte, Pickled Grapes, Red Watercress Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tenderloin Katsu - $95: Japanese Panko Breaded, Asian Pear, Frisée, Red Watercress, Radicchio, Fingerling Potato Confit, Candied Pinenuts Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Toro Katsu - $113: Japanese Panko Breaded, Bulldog Sauce, Radicchio, Red Grapes, Candied Pistachios Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Fish: Chili Patis, Thai Herbs, Garlic Ginger Jasmine Rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Duck - $57: Binchotan Grilled Duck, Roasted Celeriac Purée, Wild Mushrooms, Radish, Duck Truffle Jus Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Mille Crepe Cake - $19: Passion Fruit, Whipped Mascarpone, Strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Corn Ice Cream Sando - $19: Cajeta, Garrotxa Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Halo Halo - $19: Leche Flan, Tropical Fruits, Ube Ice Cream, Kaffir Lime Milk, Coconut Milk Ice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Cocoa Pod - $19: Hazelnut Crunch, Komuntu Chocolate, Blackberry Sorbet Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Coconut Shell - $19: White Chocolate Namelaka, Exotic Fruits, Caramelized Cashews Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Black Tea Selection - $12: Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Organic Chai Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Green & Oolong Tea - $12: Green Jasmine Pearls, Peach Oolong Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Herbal Tea - $12: Chamomile Flowers, Organic Rooibos, Peppermint
- Energos Black Tea - $20: Mandarin Orange, Bitter Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon, Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pax Green Tea - $20: Rose, Raspberry, Lychee Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Amor Fruit Blend - $20: Mango, Papaya, Pineapple, Lemongrass, Cornflower Petals Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Single Espresso - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Double Espresso - $11
- Cappuccino - $12
- Caffè Latte - $12
- Macchiato - $8
- Cortado - $8
Frequently Asked Questions about PAO
- Is PAO dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. PAO has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kinilaw, Truffle Accompaniment and Braised Greens.
- What can I eat at PAO on a dairy-free diet?
- Kinilaw, Truffle Accompaniment and Braised Greens carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does PAO have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Truffle Accompaniment and Mushroom Aburi.
- Is PAO gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at PAO?
- Kare Kare, at roughly 66.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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