Italian Phrase
Anche il tofu e il tempeh sono buonissimi.
Meaning
Even tofu and tempeh are delicious. The sentence stresses that these plant‑based proteins taste great, often in response to a previous comment about other foods.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to praise vegetarian or vegan dishes, especially when someone doubts the flavor of tofu or tempeh, or when you’re describing a menu you’ve just tried.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ancheiltofueiltempehsonobuonissimi
Anche
Means 'also' or 'even' and is placed at the beginning of the clause to add something to a previous statement.
Definite article (il)
Italian uses the definite article before nouns, even for foreign foods like tofu and tempeh.
Conjunction (e)
Simple 'and' that links two nouns of the same gender and number.
Verb essere (sono)
Third‑person plural present of 'to be', agreeing with the compound subject 'il tofu e il tempeh'.
Superlative adjective (buonissimi)
The absolute superlative of 'buono' (good). It ends in -issimi for masculine plural and adds strong emphasis.
🗨In Conversation
Hai provato il nuovo ristorante vegano?
Did you try the new vegan restaurant?
Sì, anche il tofu e il tempeh sono buonissimi.
Yes, even the tofu and tempeh are delicious.
✕Common Mistakes
Anche il tofu e il tempeh sono buoni.
Using the regular plural 'buoni' loses the strong emphasis that 'buonissimi' provides.
Anche il tofu e tempeh sono buonissimi.
For some speakers the article can be omitted, but in standard Italian the definite article is required before both nouns.
Il tofu e il tempeh sono anche buonissimi.
Placing 'anche' after the subject changes the nuance; it should stay at the start to mean 'even'.
↔Alternatives
Il tofu e il tempeh sono davvero squisiti.
The tofu and tempeh are truly exquisite.
Anche il tofu e il tempeh sono ottimi.
Even the tofu and tempeh are great.
Il tofu e il tempeh sono assolutamente deliziosi.
The tofu and tempeh are absolutely delicious.
Cultural Tip
In traditional Italian cuisine tofu and tempeh are not common, but they are increasingly found in vegan and health‑focused restaurants, especially in larger cities. Using 'buonissimo' is informal and conveys enthusiasm, making it perfect for casual conversation or social media posts about food.