The Black & White Chef champion is coming to Hong Kong! Pici teams up with Napoli Matfia so you can try god‑tier tiramisu at friendly prices
Finally getting the chance to try it!
Lately, whenever I get together with friends, the conversation always turns to Netflix’s “Black & White Chef: Culinary Class Wars.” Watching those mouthwatering dishes on screen, I never thought we’d have the chance to taste them ourselves in Hong Kong. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, local handmade pasta bar favorite Pici has invited Kwon Seong-jun, the Season 1 champion known as “Napoli Matfia,” to Hong Kong for an unprecedented major collaboration.
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If you want to experience the show’s high-pressure competition atmosphere up close, mark June 27 on your calendar. Pici will host a free 10th-anniversary market at PMQ in Central, with Aperol Spritz and artisanal gelato stalls. The main-stage events are sure to be the biggest draw, though. From 4 to 5 p.m., Kwon Seong-jun will give a live cooking demonstration, recreating the nail-biting tension of the show. There will also be a “Pasta Challenge,” and if you’re lucky, you may even receive a personal critique from the champion chef.
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Pici x Napoli Matfia: 4 limited-time dishes
Don’t worry if you miss the market: From July 1 to 31, all 9 Pici locations will serve 4 collaboration dishes, extending the delicious experience for a full month. The menu brings together Pici’s straightforward craftsmanship and the chef’s distinctive ideas. First is the “Sicilian Red Prawn Tartare and Bottarga Tagliolini,” inspired by 17th-century Neapolitan classics, where a light, fresh texture is balanced by a rich sauce. There’s also the “Truffle White Wine Ragù Tonnarelli,” made with a sauce simmered from four types of premium poultry and topped with freshly shaved black truffle for a richly aromatic finish.
The can’t-miss chestnut tiramisu
What fans will be most excited about is the “Chestnut Tiramisu” (HK$ 70), faithfully recreated from the show’s final showdown. Chocolate-coffee-soaked ladyfingers are layered with classic mascarpone and chestnut purée, then topped with an extra-strong coffee candied-chestnut sauce. Every bite is pure happiness! If you enjoy Korean-Italian fusion flavors, the “Korean Braised Short Rib Ravioli” is also highly recommended. Its slow-braised short rib filling includes fragrant pear and pineapple, with sweet and savory layers that will have you coming back for more after one taste.
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From a small shop in a quiet Wan Chai alley 10 years ago to a dining destination now serving more than 60,000 guests a month, Pici has put real thought into this anniversary project. Prices for the menu remain as accessible as ever, and the brand’s 10th location is set to open at YOHO Mall in Yuen Long this summer, showing its determination to bring good food to neighborhoods across the city. This commitment to Italian culinary traditions is certainly worth experiencing and supporting in person.
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