A TASTE OF ITAMESHI @ a'ROMA DININGS

Connect PRKL presents: A Taste of Itameshi by Chef Shimbo Katsunori @ a'ROMA Dinings.

Explore an extraordinary all-Abruzzo experience with Alexander Biasutti, Managing Director of With Love From Italy while savouring on Itameshi Italian-Japanese fusion dishes specially-curated by Chef Shimbo Katsunori. 

Hailing from Niigata prefecture, Chef Shimbo started his culinary journey in the kitchen of Saint Germain in Tokyo. His passion for fine culinary led him to Paris where he studied French traditional cuisine under Chef Gerard Besson (2 Michelin Star) and later in Italy, working under Chef Gualtiero Marchesi (3 Michelin Star) who is regarded as the founder of modern Italian cuisine. Later, Chef Shimbo was headhunted to Los Angeles as Head Chef at the Picnic, before moving onto top restaurants where famous and celebrities dined as well as catering for the Academy Awards. 

Today, with over over 30 years of experience in the art of Japanese, French, Italian and Asian fine cuisines, Chef Shimbo has created a special culinary journey for our Abruzzo-ladened degustation evening with a Taste of Itameshi at a'ROMA DININGS : https://aromadinings.com/

What is Itameshi:

A perfect fusion cuisine from Japan that combines traditional elements of both Japanese and Italian food. The word refers to authentic Italian cuisine and in Japanese language, Itameshi simply translates to ‘Italian food’. The name comes from the combination of the Japanese name for Italy and the Japanese word for meal. It also describes Japan's Japanese-Italian fusion food genre.

Whether wanting Italian classics with a Japanese twist or curious about new flavor combinations, Itameshi is a delicious fusion of two culinary traditions. Inspired by traditional Italian flavors, Itameshi offers a fresh, creative and respectful interpretation of fusion cuisine with a distinctive Japanese twist where by adding ingredients such as tobikko, shiitake mushrooms, and super-fresh seafood, one can surely find flavors of Italy with that unmistakable distinctive umami flavor. 

About Abruzzo:

Nestled between the Adriatic Sea and the Gran Sasso and Majella massifs in the Apennine Mountains, Abruzzo enjoys a climate characterized by notable temperature variations – an ideal climate is for winemaking. The region's viticulture spans an area of ​​36,000 hectares – the area with the greatest production is that of the Colline Teatine, located around the province of Chieti which is about 20 minutes west of Pescara, Abruzzo's seaside capital. Abruzzo's three signature wines are the white Trebbiano, the Cerasuolo rosé made from Montepulciano grapes, and the red Montepulciano, and these vines have been joined by varietals that also yield interesting wines.

Abruzzo is best known as the home of the Montepulciano grape. It has two DOCGs, seven DOCs (see map on this page), and nine IGPs. About 58% of production is red and nearly a third is at the DOP level. Its primary grape varieties are Montepulciano (57%) and Trebbiano (29%).

This evening, Chef Shimbo will prepare our degustazione menu using his cooking technique that focuses on the best seasonal ingredients. 

So come, embark on this Itameshi Gastronomic Journey where Alexander Biasutti will impart an extraordinary all-Abruzzo experience from his wine house! WITH LOVE FROM ITALY (WLFI) : https://www.wlovefromitaly.com/

This bespoke "Itameshi" experience is RM398.00*nett per person.

To confirm your seat(s), kindly remit payments via:

- Bank Transfer to :

Connect PRKL PLT

IBAN: Maybank A/C No:  5644-9045-8537

MBBEMYKL 14495/64490

Your payment confirmation and a receipt will be provided to you. Cancellation of seats can be done for free anytime 7 days before the dinner date, after that 100% charge will apply unless a replacement is found for cancellation.

Please let us know if you wish to experience this exciting Abruzzo degustazione evening!

Thank you,

Connect PRKL

"Forging Strategic Partnerships & Networks"

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DINNER MENU & WINE PAIRINGS:

Exclusively brought to you by: CONNECT PRKL in collaboration with A'ROMA DININGS and WITH LOVE FROM ITALY.

A TASTE OF ITAMESHI @ a'ROMA DININGS

WEDNESDAY | 26TH JUNE 2024 | 7:30PM

RM398.00*nett per person

MENU DEGUSTAZIONE

1 Course / AMUSE

SWEET SHRIMP TARTLET

Japanese Ama-Ebi | Green Apple | Tarragon | Leek | Tobikko

VEGETABLE PATE WITH HERB YOGHURT

Zucchini | Sundried Tomato | Capsicum | Shiitake | Dill | Cabbage

STUFFED PEPPERS

Mozzarella | Grana Padano | Onion | Mushroom

Velapazza Rosato Terre Di Chieti IGP 2022

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2 Course / APPETIZER

FOIE GRAS ROLL

French Goose Liver | Figs | Brocollini | Hennessy VSOP | Orange Kiwi Dressing

Feudo Antico Passerina Tullum DOCG 2021

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3 Course / PASTA

HOMEMADE FUSILLI ALLA PESCATORE BIANCO

Local Tiger Prawn | Baby Clam | Japanese Octopus | White Wine

Rocca Ventosa Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOP 2022

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4 Course / PESCE

"IKEJIME" PEARL GROUPER

Mix Herb Crust | French Green Bean | Marsala Mushroom Sauce

Cantina Tollo Cagiolo Montepulciano Rosso Riserva DOP 2018

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5 Course / CARNE

BLACK IBERIAN PORK COLLAR

Fresh Summer Truffle | Fondant Potato | Brussel Sprout | Burgundy Sauce

InAnfora Rosso Tullum Riserva DOCG 2018

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6 Course / DOLCE

PICOLLI DOLCI

Macaroon | Chocolate Truffle | Cookie Cream Puff

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*nett = includes Service Charge & SST tax