Italian cuisine blended with local flavors – Parmigiano Italian Countryside Kitchen

By Liu Jiawen | Compiled & Reported | Source: Magnum Editorial Department

Although it’s called an Italian countryside kitchen, Parmigiano’s decor is inspired by Spanish countryside style with yellow and grass green as the main tones. Its dishes not only feature Western elements but also incorporate local tastes such as Hakka salted pork with garlic sprouts. Unrestricted by Italian traditions, anything that tastes good can end up in their pasta – for example, Sichuan-style old-shell tender shrimp or red prawns. Owner Mr. Lu, who has been in the food and beverage industry for years though not originally a chef, has a strong interest in food. He opened this restaurant because he loves the simplicity and versatility of pasta. Before opening the shop, he even worked for three years at a raw material wholesale company to deeply understand where to source quality ingredients, sparing no expense on them.

The restaurant uses Huatung fragrant herb pigs with production traceability—priced nearly double the market rate—and delivers them directly from the producer. They also use fresh in-the-shell corn shoots and imported purple, grass green, and yellow cauliflowers. The pasta is made from durable, imported Italian noodles that are flavorful and chewy. The Neapolitan Shrimp & Clam Pasta with Golden Tomato Sauce uses golden tomatoes delivered directly from Taichung, simmered together with red tomatoes to create a uniquely delicious tomato sauce. The shrimp and clams completely cover the pasta—generous and substantial. The restaurant’s homemade Italian herb focaccia bread, served with pine nut and basil pesto, is also delicious.

The Maryland Grilled Chicken Cutlet with Porcini Mushroom Pasta features a chicken cutlet prepared using American cooking techniques—crispy on the outside—and is even more flavorful when drizzled with mustard seed sauce. The porcini mushroom pasta offers a uniquely aromatic taste, holding its own beautifully alongside the chicken. The Italian Pocket Handmade Pizza has a crispy crust paired with a soft, juicy filling, offering more varied textures than regular pizza and remaining delicious no matter how much you eat. The Bavarian German Pork Knuckle is enjoyed with honey mustard sauce and its crispy skin, cutting through the richness as you chew. Paired with plain German sauerkraut, even the most delicate eater can comfortably finish this generous portion of pork knuckle.

[Travel Information]

Parmigiano Italian Countryside Kitchen

Address: No. 157, Heping 1st Rd., Lingya District, Kaohsiung City

Phone: 07-225-2116

Transportation: Take the Orange Line of the Kaohsiung MRT, get off at the Cultural Center Station, and walk along Heping 1st Rd. to reach the restaurant.

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