Tuber Umberto Bombana

OVERVIEW

Tuber Umberto Bombana is a MICHELIN-starred Italian fine-dining restaurant dedicated to the “black and white gold of gastronomy”—truffles. Located in K11 Musea in Tsim Sha Tsui, the restaurant’s name itself refers to the genus to which truffles belong, emphasizing its exclusive focus on this prized ingredient. The restaurant earned its first MICHELIN star in 2025, marking a significant milestone for founder Umberto Bombana and executive chef Keith Yam, whose two-decade collaboration—starting from Yam’s early days as a kitchen assistant—adds a deeply personal story behind the restaurant’s success.

The dining room is elegant yet cozy, with only six tables in total, creating an intimate and exclusive atmosphere. Service is attentive, friendly, and professional, with staff known for thoughtful wine recommendations and personal touches.

The menu focuses on seasonal ingredients from around the world, combined with premium truffles. Signature dishes include the artisanal linguine with jumbo carabinero prawns (widely considered the star of the menu), royal langoustines, king crab topped with sea urchin, and Abura Bouzu fish with abalone and black truffle. The dessert trolley is a highlight not to be missed.

THE LUNCH DEAL

Important Note: According to multiple sources, Tuber is open for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays only (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM), and is closed on Mondays. On weekdays, the restaurant opens at 6:00 PM for dinner service only.

For those who can visit on a weekend, Tuber offers a lunch experience featuring its signature truffle-centric Italian cuisine. The average lunch spend is approximately HK$800–1,200 per person (10% service charge applies).

Weekend lunch standouts include:

• Amuse-bouche — Two tartlets topped with tuna tartare and sturgeon caviar

• King Crab with Sea Urchin — “Heavenly,” according to one reviewer

• Artisanal Linguine with Jumbo Carabinero Prawn — The signature dish; “out of this world”

• White Truffle Pasta — When in season (autumn to early winter); perfectly al dente, with truffles grated generously tableside

• White Truffle Scrambled Eggs — A simple but perfect preparation where the eggs provide only warmth and fat, allowing the truffle aroma to shine

• Dessert Trolley — One of the highlights of the meal

LUNCH DETAILS

• Weekend Lunch: Approximately HK$800–1,200 per person (10% service charge applies)

• Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

• Location: Shop 113A, K11 Musea, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Truffle-centric Italian fine dining (white and black truffles)

• Signature artisanal linguine with jumbo carabinero prawns

• Dessert trolley with multiple selections

• Intimate dining room with only six tables

• Personal service from Chef Keith Yam and team

• MICHELIN-starred quality (2025)

WHY IT’S A GREAT DEAL

Dinner at Tuber is priced at HK$1,880 + 10% per person for the tasting menu. The weekend lunch, while not offering a set “lunch deal” per se, allows diners to experience the same MICHELIN-starred kitchen, the same signature pasta, and the same truffle-centric cuisine—for approximately half the dinner price. For truffle lovers, white truffle season (late autumn to early winter) is the ideal time to visit.

RESERVATIONS

Essential, especially for weekend lunch. Book by phone.

CONTACT

• Phone: (Search directly for current number)

• Location: Shop 113A, K11 Musea, Tsim Sha Tsui

HOURS OF OPERATION

• Lunch: Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

• Dinner: Tuesday – Sunday, 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM

• Closed on Mondays

INSIDER TIPS

• Weekend lunch is the only lunch service—plan accordingly

• White truffle season (late autumn to early winter) is the best time to visit for the full Tuber experience

• The signature red prawn linguine is a must-order—Bombana “does prawn pasta like no other”

• The dessert trolley is not to be missed—one of the highlights of the meal

• The restaurant has only six tables—the atmosphere is intimate and quiet

• For a more affordable option, consider visiting its sister restaurant Otto Mezzo by Umberto Bombana next door

• Dress code: Smart casual