CIAK In The Kitchen Opens In Central

CIAK - In The Kitchen is the Three-Michelin-starred Chef Umberto Bombana’s new dining concept opened its door at the Landmark Hong Kong recently. This Hong Kong’s first refined Italian trattoria is friendly and unpretentious, with the heart and passion in providing the most generous Italian food in town. Inspired by the old-world philosophy of Italian grocery, you can select from a delectable range of fine foods and enjoy them fresh from the pan in the shop or bring home the flavours as takeaway. mylifestylenews pays a visit......

The 8,000 square-feet space offers the experience of a friendly trattoria, where the air is filled with the hustle and bustle of a market, mixed delicious smells of freshly baked pizza and sweet Maritozzi and the carefree sound of the Italian language. CIAK - In The Kitchen is led by Chef Bomana’s culinary direction and an elite team of chefs from the two-time three-Michelin-starred 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA. Each with a distinct specialization, they take charge of the different stations in the trattoria, which includes Bar, Bakery, Pastry, Charcoal Grill, Pasta Bar, Mini Mercato and Aperitivo.

The name of the new project, CIAK - In The Kitchen, along with the clapperboard logo, pays tribute to the renowned film of Federico Fellini - ‘8½’, echoing that of Chef Bombana’s award-winning restaurant. “8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA is a fine-dining restaurant.

<Fettuccine King Prawns and Zucchini>

Homemade pasta from the Pasta Bar

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<Prosciutto and Formaggi> 

Parma ham, gorgonzola, taleggio, mozzarella and tuma piemontese

 Side Order <Sauteed Mushroom>, <Sauteed Spinach>, 
<Grilled Mixed Seasonal Vegetables> 
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<Homemade Potato Fries> are the perfect company for entree.

The Bakery is one of the highlights of CIAK - In The Kitchen, created by Master Baker Giuliano Pediconi, one of the finest bakers in Italy who brings to Hong Kong his traditional method of baking. All delights from the Bakery are made with imported organic flour and a special type of yeast produced from grapes in Italy. The heart-warming smell of freshly baked pastry allures one to sit down for a coffee and bread, open up an Italian newspaper and spend a lazy afternoon.

The vast selections of fresh flavours, timeless décor and cozy ambience makes CIAK - In The Kitchen a place one cannot resist coming back to be it for a quick delicious bite on a busy day or an afternoon of lingering in Italian sweetness.

<Beef Tenderloin> 

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<French Roast Spring Chicken>

<2011 Maramra Biodinamico UVE 100% Sangiovese> 

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<2011 Ansitz Waldgries Sauvignon>

"CIAK - In The Kitchen is a market where everyone can shop casually for food on-the-go, sit down for a bowl of freshly hand-made pasta, or simply fuel up on espresso and pastries. It is a place where people would want to go on a daily basis”, says chef Bombana.

Ambience : 4/5

Food : 4/5

Service : 4/5

Address:

Shop 327-333, 3/F 

Landmark Atrium, 

15 Queen's Road Central, 

Central, Hong Kong

Tel: +852 2522 8869