Kombu 12 In Rivarolo canavese

14/01/2026: Following the success of this type of restaurant, here's yet another opulent establishment where mirrors, gilding, jungles of fake foliage, and other decorative elements create a rather alienating atmosphere, given that it's located right next to the Porta Nuova railway tracks, which was once home to a railway club! Oriental food—a fusion of China, Japan, and Korea (I think) with a focus on sushi—is served with an "all you can eat" option, meaning you can eat as much as you want for a fixed price, excluding drinks and dessert. A formula that appeals to young people, but leaves grandparents perplexed: as a grandmother, I took my teenage grandchildren there, along with a couple of friends, and between dinner, countless bottles of water, and sweets and pastries, I paid a stratospheric bill. You order on a tablet and the dishes arrive promptly in tiny portions—they're basically all samples, but each one is served on large white plates. The table is immediately cluttered with empty dishes, because it's clear those morsels are eaten in a nanosecond. Huge trolleys circulate around the place trying to clear them away (there must be dozens of dishwashers, both human and otherwise, in the kitchens). Great organization and a crowded place; these Asians certainly know their stuff, but for me, who mostly "watched" and ate very little, it's an experience I won't repeat.

11/01/2026: The sushi here is delicious with a local flavor and the service is excellent. I recommend everyone to try it!