MAKATI CITY — A new culinary concept is taking over The Grid Food Market at Power Plant Mall, blending the best of Japanese and Italian cuisines under one roof. Noodle Lab, Restaurant Delina, and The Underbelly have joined forces to launch “Itamessy,” a limited-time collaboration pop-up running from June 4 to August 31, 2026. Located at Stall 17, the pop-up explores the growing trend of itameshi, a style of cooking that fuses Japanese ingredients and techniques with Italian pasta and preparation methods.
A Fusion of Two Culinary Worlds
The name “Itamessy” is a playful nod to itameshi, the Japanese term for Italian-Japanese fusion cuisine. This collaboration brings together three distinct culinary voices: Noodle Lab, known for its fresh, handmade pasta; The Underbelly, celebrated for its inventive Japanese-inspired dishes; and Restaurant Delina, which adds its own signature touch to the menu. The result is a menu that celebrates the shared love for noodles across both cultures, reimagined through a fusion lens.
What to Expect on the Menu
Among the standout offerings is the Alfredo-san, a dish that exemplifies the itameshi concept. It features fresh tagliatelle tossed in a rich, umami-packed sauce of truffled miso, parmesan, butter, and finished with seared mushrooms. The menu also includes other inventive pasta dishes that marry Japanese flavors with Italian technique, offering diners a unique and memorable dining experience.
A Limited-Time Culinary Event
The Itamessy pop-up is available for a limited run, giving food enthusiasts a chance to explore this exciting fusion concept before it ends on August 31, 2026. Whether you are a fan of Japanese cuisine, Italian classics, or simply curious about the intersection of the two, this collaboration promises a fresh and flavorful take on comfort food.
