His signature talent reached an unprecedented level of prestige when Bombana was awarded the Best Italian Chef in Asia by the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners (ICIF) in 2002 and then Worldwide Ambassador of the White Truffle in 2006 by the Piedmontese regional Enoteca Cavour(Italy).

With the closure of Toscana and The Ritz Carlton Hong Kong in January 2008, chef Bombana took some time to reflect on his culinary vision. In the summer of 2009, he and chef Roland Schuller launched an exceptional new restaurant The Drawing Room with Schuller handling the day to day executive chef duties. In less than a year, it already garnered a Michelin star.

In early 2010, chef Bombana returned with his most distinctive and personal project ever: 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Hong Kong, an unforgettable experience for anyone lucky enough to follow the maestro in his artistic journey. Following this success, 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Shanghai opened in February 2012.