Dinner at TOM Curiosa

Dinner at TOM Curiosa

at TOM Curiosa on 1 July 2026
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Since the introduction of the second seating at 20:45, it seems that the difficulty of making reservations has significantly decreased. I believe there’s a good chance to secure a reservation now.This time, I arrived at KIX and headed straight to the restaurant with hardly any breaks, which was quite a tight schedule. I managed to make it just in time, which was a relief.The first dish, cheese with melon, looked a bit like "carbonara sauce before mixing" at first glance, which was amusing. However, upon tasting it, I found it surprisingly refreshing, and the Sicilian olive oil was quite excellent.The cold appetizer was reminiscent of carpaccio in terms of flavor profile. However, the seafood was cut thick and grilled over straw, paired with a carpaccio-like seasoning. This combination surprisingly came together well and was delicious.There were various options for the main dish, including Tada ham and mozzarella, but personally, the standout for me was the gnocchi fritti topped with prosciutto.When you place the warm fried bread with prosciutto on it and take a bite, the fat from the prosciutto slightly melts into the hot dough... The combination of carbohydrates and fat is just too powerful. This was incredibly delicious, almost unfairly so.The main dish, the risotto, was quite good. As for the others, nothing particularly stood out to me.The dessert, a variation of tiramisu, was tasty, but the mascarpone was a bit on the sweeter side. If there had been a bit more gelato al caffè, I think the balance with the sweetness would have been even better.That said, considering that you can get a refill on prosciutto at this price point, I definitely think it’s worth a return visit.Next time, I’d like to go with a bit more time to spare.

9 / 10