CiaoAnd features an Italian style but incorporates elements from various countries. While the menu appears creative, the overall presentation feels somewhat loose, and the flavors are not particularly stable.

Prosciutto di Parma / Margherita
This combination is the most relaxed and safest dish of the entire meal. The prosciutto is salty and flavorful as expected, paired with tomatoes, basil, and cheese, the Margherita has a clean taste. While it may not be perfectly precise, the overall balance is palatable, making it a dish you can enjoy with confidence as a starter. However, the crust is slightly lacking in flavor, and the texture is missing the char and elasticity that an Italian pizza should have, leaning towards "it's okay, but not quite there." 🍕

Foie Gras, Beef Tongue, Grilled Pepper, Onsen Egg Rice
This dish is the most ambitious on the table but unfortunately does not execute well. Foie gras, beef tongue, onsen egg, and grilled pepper seem like a luxurious combination with multiple layers, but the flavors feel inconsistent upon tasting. The overall tone leans towards Japanese style but crams in rich ingredients, which leads to a stacking of various fats that do not meld together. The use of pepper is clearly excessive, making the later taste sharp and overshadowing the details that the beef tongue and grilled pepper should have. It is an interesting concept but lacks balance. 🐂

Tiramisu
Desserts are supposed to provide a soft ending to this crossover meal, but this tiramisu is too rich in fats, making it a burden on the palate. Both the proportion of mascarpone and the handling of cream are on the heavier side, lacking the lightness and cocoa aroma that a tiramisu should have. The first bite is acceptable, but by the second bite, it starts to feel cloying, lacking layers and failing to inspire the urge for another scoop.