This issue features a tasting report featuring an in-depth look at "La Bottega," an Italian food culture experience that allows you to enjoy imported ingredients without any hassle.
A delicatessen evolved from an imported food store, offering a chance to experience the rich daily life of Italy with ease.
With a service that places great importance on "friendliness," La Bottega is the face that nurtures connections with people.
In 2019, the Italian owner founded "La Bottega" as a grocery store, selling imported food items such as prosciutto, cheese, and canned goods.
Later, it evolved into a delicatessen that added restaurant functions, expanding to a style where customers can enjoy both imported ingredients and meals. Duc, one of the co-owners, joined the restaurant in 2024 after working in the financial industry.
As the name of the restaurant, which means "small shop" or "workshop" in Italian, suggests, we aim not only to provide meals and products, but also to create a warm place where people can gather and interact freely. In the past, the majority of customers were Western residents, but now it has become popular with a wide range of guests, including Vietnamese people, Koreans, and Japanese.
Their signature dish is the sandwich. The ham and cheese used are all imported from Italy, and the bread is also handmade in-house. Their Chabatta is a particular specialty that takes about 24 hours from dough preparation to fermentation and baking, ensuring a flavor that suits a wide range of tastes. The sauce has also been improved over the years to create a flavor that appeals to a wide audience.
In addition, we offer a variety of cold cuts from more than 20 different types and a wide selection of cheeses, as well as a cold cut set that can accommodate small groups to parties. Our staff understand the characteristics and conditions of each ingredient and offer suggestions tailored to their respective usage scenarios.
In their interactions with customers, they place greater emphasis on connections with people than on technical skills or language proficiency; many of their regular customers have been coming for years. As a community where you can enjoy not only meals but also conversation, it has become a presence that is close to everyday life.
Reporter: Editor H
An editor who loves eating and traveling. Her dream is to try all the distinctive dishes from different countries and regions in the world. She also enjoys taking photos as a hobby, and spends her time wandering around the city, discovering her favorite restaurants and cafes.
Head Chef Dat (pictured left) who oversees the kitchens in all the stores, and Duk (pictured center), one of the co-owners
A restaurant interior where a casual yet calm atmosphere spreads throughout the space
A lineup that allows you to easily enjoy classic Italian dishes such as sandwiches, pasta, and fresh ham.
Chicken Parmigiana Pasta
Chicken Parmigiana Pasta
200,000 VND
Mixed salad
Mixed Salad
85,000 VND
A satisfying pasta dish featuring cheese and marinara sauce
This dish is made with a pasta with a slightly chewy texture and a marinara sauce that perfectly balances the natural sweetness and slightly tangy acidity of the tomatoes. The star of the show is the fried chicken cutlet. You can enjoy the contrast between the crispy outer crust and the soft, gooey mozzarella and fragrant Parmesan cheeses that add rich depth and a rich flavor.
Colorful salad that feels the Mediterranean breeze
The crispy lettuce and the slightly spicy arugula are complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes. The rich flavor of black olives adds accents, adding depth to the flavor. To finish, we combine balsamic sauce with Parmigiano cheese, with its balanced acidity and mellow sweetness, enhancing the appeal of each ingredient.
Capichi's choice!
Coldcut mini set
150,000 VND
Sandwich No.14／Sandwich No.14
205,000 VND
Selected cold cuts to enjoy with wine
Milan salami is characterized by its subtle sweetness and richness, as well as the aroma of garlic and black pepper. Spicy salami with paprika-derived spiciness and smoky flavor creates a distinctive flavor profile. The refined savoriness of the moist cooked ham and the rich, mellow richness of cheddar cheese are also enjoyed. This is a cold-cut set featuring a variety of unique ingredients.
A luxurious sandwich with burrata and prosciutto
This is a masterpiece featuring the luxurious combination of creamy buffalo mozzarella and exquisite prosciutto di Parma, sandwiched between a hand-crafted charcuterie. The concentrated sweetness and acidity of the semi-dried tomatoes, the refreshing arugula, and the herbal and nutty flavors of the Genovese sauce combine to create a rich and flavorful experience. The aromatic charcuterie and the exquisite flavors of the carefully selected ingredients are perfectly complemented by the rich and flavorful sauce.
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