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Kevin Godbee posted an update
Mentaiko & Zucchini Mezzi Rigatoni based on the dish at Kinjo in Tampa. It was a standout dish that exceeded expectations. Everyone loved and couldn’t stop eating it.
Kinjo is a new Itameshi Wafu Italian concept from Chefs Eric & Adriana Fralick. They describe the restaurant as Italian food made with Japanese sensibilities. Itameshi is the term for the entire fusion cuisine that blends Italian and Japanese food, while wafu is a Japanese term that means “Japanese style” and can refer to specific dishes or the cultural elements and ingredients used within itameshi.
Betza Medina, pierina minutillo and 6 others7 Comments-
This dish doesn’t just fuse two cuisines—it reimagines them. The creamy mentaiko sauce layered with provolone, aged Parmesan, basil, and cultured butter creates a luxurious mouthfeel, while zucchini adds a gentle vegetal lift. It’s the kind of plate that invites curiosity, then rewards it with comfort and surprise.
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@judyrusselllive-com-au Thank you!
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Scoolinary Team
The combination of mezzi rigatoni with mentaiko and zucchini sounds delicious and unique, I love how you bring together the best of both worlds. Are you planning to rotate the menu with more dishes in this itameshi wafu style?
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@sussan_scoolinaryteam Thank you! Yes.
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Stagier
Se ve delicioso.
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@dianavincescgmail-com Gracias!
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Wow, what a fascinating concept! 🌟 The whole idea of Itameshi… Italian soul with Japanese sensibility… is so creative and elegant.
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