S.Y Nのグルメ日記
Tom Criosa, an Italian restaurant located a 5-7 minute walk from Kitashinchi Station, underwent a relocation and reopened in 2023 with a more beautiful and spacious interior. Prior to the move, it was selected as a bronze restaurant on Tabelog, and after the relocation, it quickly rose in popularity, earning a spot in the Tabelog TOP 5000. The food, service, and atmosphere have all been upgraded, and it seems that its reputation will continue to rise. While reservations are already difficult to secure, it is convenient that you can make reservations through a designated site. I had the omakase course this time. The course started with a cold flan made with seasonal vegetables and hairy crab, perfect for summer. Next was a piadina with Kumamoto horse meat tartare, salted egg yolk, Australian truffle, Parmigiano cheese, followed by a confit that skillfully balanced the bitterness of sweetfish with tade and green tomato sauce, pepper cress, and pickled red onions. A luxurious pasta made with ancient grain spelt wheat, hazelnuts, anchovies, mascarpone cheese, and plenty of caviar was served. The meal continued with the signature Perugina, combining 24-month aged prosciutto, freshly made mozzarella cheese from Chiba water buffalo milk, arugula, fig, soft-boiled egg, pickles, and torta fritta. The complex flavors of abalone, mushrooms, cheese, and parsley melded in a steamed abalone, abalone liver sauce, girolle mushrooms, and Parmigiano risotto. The main course featured slow-roasted lamb loin with a peppery black pepper paste and sweet red haruka, enhancing the meat's flavor. A dish of oven-roasted red eggplant and pappardelle pasta with a creamy tomato sauce followed, concluding with delicious melon sherbet and pistachio panna cotta. Tom Criosa offers exceptional Italian cuisine that justifies its difficulty in securing reservations, so be sure to visit and enjoy a delightful meal! Thank you for the wonderful meal!