{"id":944,"date":"2024-05-07T12:12:59","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T03:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/?p=944"},"modified":"2024-05-07T12:12:59","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T03:12:59","slug":"a-dining-spectacle-that-gets-everyone-cheering-at-italian-kitchen-vansan-kikuyo-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/archives\/a-dining-spectacle-that-gets-everyone-cheering-at-italian-kitchen-vansan-kikuyo-town.html","title":{"rendered":"A Dining Spectacle That Gets Everyone Cheering at Italian Kitchen VANSAN! (Kikuyo Town)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">On September 15, 2023, the Italian Kitchen VANSAN opened its doors in Kikuyo, Kumamoto, offering a slice of authentic Italian cuisine with homemade fresh pasta and stone oven pizzas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">The restaurant captivates with its theatrical dish presentations that spark cheers and delight. Let&#8217;s dive in and explore what makes VANSAN a must-visit culinary experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>\u201cItalian Kitchen VANSAN Kumamoto Niji-no-mori Store\u201d Opened in Kikuyo Town!\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-945 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050405-506de1bbd905dc25a705a71f403dbcb2-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050405-506de1bbd905dc25a705a71f403dbcb2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050405-506de1bbd905dc25a705a71f403dbcb2.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">The restaurant is located in the north area of Musashigaoka, Kikuyo Town, amidst a lineup of stores including a drugstore and a hair salon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-946 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050425-ca16bf300938a8f05fd58b917a3fcde7-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050425-ca16bf300938a8f05fd58b917a3fcde7-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050425-ca16bf300938a8f05fd58b917a3fcde7.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">The dining area is roomy and offers plenty of seating. It exudes luxury with grand chandeliers that add to the ambiance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-947 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050450-0a8213d02dc4a1b22bb09383b4826d9b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050450-0a8213d02dc4a1b22bb09383b4826d9b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050450-0a8213d02dc4a1b22bb09383b4826d9b.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">They also have a terrace!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-948 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050475-cf64765a9836e75a28f1c362d5764013-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050475-cf64765a9836e75a28f1c362d5764013-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050475-cf64765a9836e75a28f1c362d5764013.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">What is more, there\u2019s a play area that families will find family-friendly!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><b>Dishes with a Show: A Feast for the Eyes!<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-949 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050511-7997caaad82d8a0a4cd21a389939445e-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050511-7997caaad82d8a0a4cd21a389939445e-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050511-7997caaad82d8a0a4cd21a389939445e.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I visited during lunchtime, where the menu offers both \u00e0 la carte and course meal options, with course meals available even for single diners\u2014a solo diner-friendly gesture.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-950 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050533-8094b9bbe8e7733e8f7f2f5b541f138d-500x374.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050533-8094b9bbe8e7733e8f7f2f5b541f138d-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050533-8094b9bbe8e7733e8f7f2f5b541f138d.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u00e0 la carte menu spans pasta, pizza, risotto, and antipasto.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><b>You can Put Cured ham as Much as You Like on Top of Your Spaghetti with Cream Sauce!<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-951 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050567-0e8a6842231d18fb261164c59be8adc9-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050567-0e8a6842231d18fb261164c59be8adc9-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050567-0e8a6842231d18fb261164c59be8adc9.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First of all, I decided to try <\/span><b>Creamy Pasta with Prosciutto Crudo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1,790 yen). It&#8217;s a delightful creamy pasta with layers of prosciutto crudo piled on top until you signal for the waiter to stop!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Look! The waiter is starting to put the ham!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dxvAtxKDW9Y\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mountain of prosciutto crudo&#8230;<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I never said &#8220;stop&#8221; since I wondered how much further they would go. But then, the waiter ran out of ham! &#8220;I&#8217;ll get you more!&#8221; said the waiter and came back with a lot of cured ham!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oDhzXCGyKe4\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">The unlimited topping continues!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-952 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050709-b8e0e69e635a62a47f852023e0a17e91-500x374.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050709-b8e0e69e635a62a47f852023e0a17e91-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050709-b8e0e69e635a62a47f852023e0a17e91.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Check out this amazing creation! A tower of mouthwatering cured ham!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Is this level of indulgence really okay for lunch?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-953 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050736-085e3a25130fbdd94f66bc43821d0c09-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050736-085e3a25130fbdd94f66bc43821d0c09-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050736-085e3a25130fbdd94f66bc43821d0c09.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">The Iberian ham is a perfect match with the creamy pasta. The pasta itself is VANSAN\u2019s own fresh noodles, offering a satisfying chew. I considered the balance between the pasta and the flavor although I asked the waiter to add plenty of cured ham to the pasta. Taking into account the saltiness, it&#8217;s best to have a moderate amount. So, please keep this in mind when placing your order.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><b>Piemont Specialty Truffle Cheese Risotto, Completed by Cheese!<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I tried <\/span><b>Piemont Specialty Truffle Cheese Risotto<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1,490 yen) next.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The risotto brought out inside a hollowed-out wheel of cheese.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sFy1uGD5LIk\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">\u00a0By incorporating additional solid cheese, which is scraped off and mixed in, the cheese further enhances the taste of the risotto. As a result, a remarkably rich and dense risotto is achieved!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-954 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050806-76d925025b892174bdb0eade23d4049b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050806-76d925025b892174bdb0eade23d4049b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050806-76d925025b892174bdb0eade23d4049b.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">The risotto is absolutely loaded with cheese! The salty kick from the bacon and the sweet touch of corn really enhance the rich risotto.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><b>Cheesecake Blowtoched Right Before Your Eyes!<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, I tried <\/span><b>Torched Cheesecake<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (690 yen).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RvHwA49JPFA\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">The brown sugar on top of the rare cheese is torched right in front of you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-955 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050854-89d8299a6cf85315fc7695a7f2e4e5dd-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050854-89d8299a6cf85315fc7695a7f2e4e5dd-500x332.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050854-89d8299a6cf85315fc7695a7f2e4e5dd.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watching it melt is quite the spectacle! Soon, a sweet, aromatic scent begins to fill the air.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The top turns into a crispy, caramelized delight.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">The irresistible charm lies in the contrasting elements of the cracked, seared part and the heavenly melted cheesecake!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">In my opinion, this is hands down my favorite one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><b>Reasonably-Priced Course Meals!<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the standout \u00e0 la carte dishes are a must-try, the course menu offers great value and comes highly recommended. This time, we opted for the two-person course.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-956 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050892-7e62f65a32f31840ff236959090501af-500x374.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050892-7e62f65a32f31840ff236959090501af-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050892-7e62f65a32f31840ff236959090501af.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">First of all, we were served an assortment of five different appetizers. The homemade dressing was absolutely superb, pairing perfectly with the vegetables! I really think you should give it a try.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-957 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050909-bef39b0d16280a5a918049f0b60fde14-500x374.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050909-bef39b0d16280a5a918049f0b60fde14-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050909-bef39b0d16280a5a918049f0b60fde14.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the grissini, they suggested wrapping it with mortadella, so we did just that. It&#8217;ll have you craving wine.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-958 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050929-37abead1003259baf08b7919e0482449-500x374.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050929-37abead1003259baf08b7919e0482449-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050929-37abead1003259baf08b7919e0482449.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Next up was the French onion soup topped with plenty of cheese.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-959 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050947-dce56d1dc425eda453010bca3114c068-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050947-dce56d1dc425eda453010bca3114c068-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050947-dce56d1dc425eda453010bca3114c068.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">As you can see, the cheese melted perfectly and the soup was filled with sweet and delicious onions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BV80B257H2k\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Margherita pizza has a wonderfully chewy crust!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-960 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050974-bc873c2fe7293ccbba330f1cf2dc6fcf-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050974-bc873c2fe7293ccbba330f1cf2dc6fcf-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715050974-bc873c2fe7293ccbba330f1cf2dc6fcf.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">The tomatoes and basil on top were fresh and you can easily polish it off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-961 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715051062-8bce496a03248aaf704deec16bc02928-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715051062-8bce496a03248aaf704deec16bc02928-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715051062-8bce496a03248aaf704deec16bc02928.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The other main course option was a choice of pasta. I went for <\/span><b>Creamy Pasta with Porcini Mushrooms and Chestnuts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The rich flavors of the porcini mushrooms and the soft chestnuts were a match made in heaven. The sweetness of the chestnuts complemented the creamy sauce perfectly!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-962 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715051095-f8e614b241d8e28c9740bf424af9c243-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715051095-f8e614b241d8e28c9740bf424af9c243-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1715051095-f8e614b241d8e28c9740bf424af9c243.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At last, we had the <\/span><b>Piemonte-style Panna Cotta<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for dessert. It had a strong vanilla flavor and a smooth texture. It was so delicious that I couldn&#8217;t resist having it, even with a full stomach.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><b>Want to Visit This Restaurant?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">We visited \u201cItalian Kitchen VANSAN Kumamoto Niji-no-mori Store\u201d this time. The dishes are incredibly delicious, and the entertainment is truly thrilling. It was a delightful experience, with flavors that truly hit the spot. Make sure to check out this restaurant!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On September 15, 2023, the Italian Kitchen VANSAN opened its doors in Kikuyo, Kumamoto, offering a slice of authentic It &#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":952,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-944","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","category-gourmet"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/944","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=944"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/944\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":965,"href":"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/944\/revisions\/965"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/952"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=944"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=944"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=944"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}