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    Pasta Stories

    4.4 (77 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Alice H.

    I saw this place on Yelp and it looked good but I had no idea it was a restaurant at the food court inside Tokyo central. I already forgot the names of the pastas I got... oops. The one w salmon was not very good. I didn't know it wouldn't have sauce and it tasted very bland to me. The one w the sauce was pretty good but I don't know if I just wasn't hungry, it didn't smack. I just feel like it looks better than it tastes. i don't think ill try this place again tbh :/

    "Iwate" Mushroom Spaghetti
    Melanie G.

    Came here on a weekend at lunch time and it wasn't too busy! The food does take a little bit to come out but that's because it's made fresh, so I appreciate that I got the Iwate dish, which is angel hair with 2 kinds of mushrooms and spinach in a soy and butter sauce. It might not look like a big portion but they do give a good amount (especially for $13) that can definitely be eaten over 2 meals. The sauce was simple but deliciously savory and not too heavy! The vegetables were cooked well and good additions to the dish. It's nothing extraordinary but it's not a traditional pasta and most of all, it's good and sometimes you just need that. I also really appreciate that they take food allergies seriously here!

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    Julia H.

    Came here on a Saturday morning. Wait did the food was than 10 minutes. Got the following pasta 1. Hokkaido cream sauce 3. Osaka wagyu beef meat spaghetti 3. Ehime seafood pasta 4. Ehime 2 pescatore The best one was probably the Ehime 2. The Osaka and seafod pasta were about the same. Don't think the wagyu part made any difference if it were just regular meat. Added some salt to the Hokkaido cream pasta which made it better but was not a favorite. Liked the side salad. Overall there was too much pasta noodle and needed more sauce. Service was great. A bit too far for me to come here again.

    "Yokohama" Napolitan Spaghtti
    Michael T.

    Went here in the afternoon on a Sunday for lunch and to also do some shopping at Tokyo Central. The staff were friendly and also very helpful especially when it came to food allergies which I appreciate a lot. I ordered the Yokohama which was very tasty! It had a nice sweet and savory tomato sauce and had a nice kick to it as well. The noodles were also cooked well and had a nice texture to them. The portion sizes that they gave were pretty good as well! I also enjoyed the mushrooms and sausages that were in the spaghetti as well!

    Matcha Cream Pasta $16
    Jeanne P.

    I was skeptical about visiting this place due to the marketing, but the reviews and appealing photos convinced me to go. I went the same day I had carbs for lunch--a double-carb day. I've been to a couple of Japanese pasta specialty stores in LA and a few in Japan prior to my visit. I ordered the matcha cream pasta for $16, and I was impressed! I received my order fresh and piping hot. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to taste the matcha. It tasted more like basil pesto, but it was still good. The price is reasonable compared to competitors in LA, and I love how it's casual and how you don't need to sit in a restaurant to eat quality food like this. Service was decent. You order on a kiosk and will receive your order within 10-15 minutes. They had some dessert items missing, but it was ok since I wasn't thinking of getting any anyway. So far, I have a great impression. Looking forward to my next visit to try the other items! Hopefully desserts will be available then as well!

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    Beto R.

    Stopped by Tokyo Central food court for a quick lunch and decided to try Pasta Stories. After browsing through their menu board on the wall, I chose Kyoto Matcha Cream Pasta with Chicken (extra charge for shrimp). The order was placed through the tablet stand in front of the store and it was easy and simple. The food was ready in about 15 min. The creamy sauce, reminiscent of pesto sauce, was rich and flavorful without being excessively oily. The thin noodles were pleasantly al dente. The cheese topping added texture and flavor to the dish. The chicken pieces were soft and tender, and mushrooms complemented well with other ingredients. I just wished the presence of matcha was more noticeable since both its taste and aroma were quite subtle. The portion was good for the price. A pleasant meal overall.

    Waygu beef?
    Sam R.

    Well it says it's Waygu, but how do we know for sure? Sure tastes like my ground beef meat sauce I make at home . Noodles cooked ok, not mad about size but for $16 I can make enough for two days. Also they have you use a touch screen and if you are waiting for someone ahead of you who does t know what's up it seems like days. When did we stop wanting interactions which each other. Probably won't be back Ciao!

    "Osaka" Wagyu Beef Meat Sauce  "Hokkaido" Cream Pasta
    Niks O.

    Super yummy! Craving Japanese pasta and decided to get Pasta Stories delivered. We got the Osaka Wagyu Beef Meat Sauce and new Hokkaido Cream Sauce with chicken. Both were balanced and delicious. I'm looking forward to trying it in person after some shopping.

    "Kyoto" Matcha Cream "Okinawa" Pork Ragu Sauce "Yokohama" Napolitan Spaghtti
    Kathy T.

    located in tokyo central's food court, this establishment is really worth the stop after you're done grocery shopping. service wait time is reasonable for the kitchen size, around 10-15 minutes since we were one of the first few orders of the day, but would definitely more depending on how many parties are ahead of you. i ordered the hokkaido, their new creamy menu item and it was yummy. i didn't think it was too heavy and it was flavorful. their portions were filling. the other flavors are worth a try

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    Tram B.

    Super late review, but I highly recommend trying this place out. They cook fresh on order and have many different options. The prices are also very friendly and they give you a good portion. It's located inside Tokyo Central so you're able to take a nice walk for groceries after too! Matcha Cream Pasta - How do you not order something like this? It sounded too unique to pass up. The pasta was very creamy in texture and very light in taste so it was easy to just inhale it without feeling too heavy afterwards. There's mostly mushrooms for protein in here. Seafood Pasta - This one will give you that usual meat sauce flavor. It feels more ordinary since it's your typical pasta with seafood, which was very generous with the mussels and shrimp. Very worth the price as it gives you a lot of protein and can satisfy hunger.

    Osaka and Kyoto
    Nina W.

    I liked this place but my husband thought it was average. We got the Kyoto and Osaka. The Kyoto is better than the Osaka. It's creamy with good flavor, chicken was kind of dry and salty though. Osaka is a bit average red sauce pasta. Tip: there can be a wait so we placed an order and then went to the Tokyo Central drink section to pick our beverage :) took about 10 mins for our food to come out. Worth a try, reasonably priced. They use angel hair pasta.

    "Nagoya" Ankake Spaghetti
    Barbara A.

    Pasta was okay . Little on the dry side . Wish they would give a little bread to eat with the Pasta. Service was a little wait since they make it to order. On the expensive side . Place was clean . I would try something else next time.

    "Yokohama" Napolitan Spaghetti, "Osaka" Wagyu Beef Meat Sauce, & Combo with Salad, Panna Cotta, & Coffee     08-21-2025
    Alana M.

    Tried this new place the other night. It's located in the Food Court inside Tokyo Central. They serve Japanese-style Pastas based on cities in Japan. Some of them are unique, especially the one with Matcha Cream Sauce! After taking a quick look at the menu, we placed our order on the screen sitting on their counter. You have the option to make your pasta dish a complete meal. It adds a house salad, panna cotta dessert, and a drink. It cost $6.80 as of this review. There was a guy who was handing out a keepsake poster who guided us through the process. We chose to try the "Osaka" Wagyu Beef Meat Sauce & the "Yokohama" Nostalgic Napolitan Spaghetti. Both were so good! The sauces were very flavorful! The wait was not terribly long, but long enough that you knew they were cooking it up à la minute! Food came out piping hot, which I appreciate! The Osaka was quite tasty! It is one of the pricier dishes most likely because it has Wagyu Beef in the tomato sauce. I really loved my Yokohama pasta because it included onions, green pepper, and sausage! Hubby was even amazed that it had such a robust flavor since they use a sweet ketchup sauce! Next time I may try the intriguing Kyoto or the Okinawa. If they have the Tokyo one, that might be interesting as well. It has tuna, yam, avocado marinated with special soy sauce. It's so good to have a quick & easy yet super scrumptious & affordable dinner! We'll be back!!

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    Very convenient location inside Tokyo central. I got the pepperoncino spaghetti with salmon with was good. May need to come back to try more

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    Ask the Community - Pasta Stories

    Do they have gluten free pasta?

    Will they be open on Christmas Day?

    I phoned them today 11/15 and they were not yet sure about their Thanksgiving or Xmas hours but said yes they will be open with a short day.

    Are there vegan options?

    Yes!!!

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    4.0(1k reviews)
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    I first discovered Kagura when I was searching for katsu places to try after coming back from…read moreHawaii and trying the most authentic and high-quality katsu I've ever had outside of Japan. Kagura lived up to the expectations I had for amazing katsu. I tried their pork loin and was transported back to Tokyo! The breading is perfect and the meat still stays perfectly juicy. All the food is super fresh and tasty. I loved the interior of the restaurant too because there are separate booths that are super private and perfect for a group of 4. All our servers were super attentive and kind. Will definitely be back here!!

    In the entire time I've lived in the South Bay, I've driven past this spot countless times. I'd see…read morepictures and reviews in passing so this spot has been on my foodie bucket list for awhile. I finally gave this place a try and one thing is certain, I will be back - again, again, and again :) Kagura has a small parking lot in the back that tends to fill up quickly, but there's an abundance of street parking. I came to this establishment to find two parties of 3 in already waiting by the door and for the staff to let them in. Totally understand why. Upon walking in, you're transported to Japan, this spot definitely has a unique, homey, quaint charm to it. Agedashi Tofu: 4.8/5 - I wasn't expecting the portion to be large so if I get this again, I'll make sure to bring a friend Millefeuille Shisho Cheese Katsu: 5/5 - Made with meticulous care. An incredibly well-balanced dish with the protein, cheese, and what I believe to be a shiso/perilla leaf incorporated. Crunch was perfect, lots of places tend to overdue it with the batter. This tasted so good it honestly didn't need the tonkatsu sauce (still delish with or without the sauce). Service is phenomenal. I was impressed to see two people essentially taking care of my entire section as the restaurant filled up during the dinner rush. No issues with arrival of food or the pacing. The staff was warm, cordial, and proactively asked if I had questions since I told them it was my first visit. I'm looking forward to coming back in the future and will definitely save some room for beer and/or dessert.

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    Waraku

    4.2(797 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    The restaurant is located adjacent to Abalone Ave, different from the location that was shown on…read moreApple/Google Maps. While you were at the corner, you would see its noticeable sign. It felt causal and cozy inside, simple and clean. We arrived late at around 1:30 pm on a Saturday afternoon but the waitress was patient and friendly, guiding us to seats and let us know to order before their kitchen was closed. It had a lunch special menu which showed several special items at a very affordable price. We picked the Negitoro Bowl from this special menu (at half of the regular price). The tuna had a balanced fat and was minced in a manner that I felt it melt in my mouth. It's a good match with rice. The Kaisen Bowl had a variety of seafoods and all of them tasted very fresh! The salty fish roe made the rice more flavorful. The Kaisen Bowl came with a miso soup and a salad. We also ordered a soba which was well cooked. We definitely will go back to try more dishes!

    The food was delicious and the quality felt really good for what I paid. The staff were also very…read morefriendly, and overall it was a nice experience. This was always one of the restaurants I wanted to try, so I was happy I finally got to visit haha. One thing is that the prices are high and the portion felt little small. If you are really hungry, I probably would not recommend ordering only the premium dishes. It might be better to try some of the more affordable menu options too. Still, the food quality was great and I would love to come back again to try different dishes next time.

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    Torikizoku - Close-Up of the Summer Shabu Salad ($11)  06-26-2025

    Torikizoku

    4.0(270 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Came here for dinner last night with my husband. Very clean and service was amazing. This is why I…read moregive them a 5 stars. Food is a 4 stars, but because of the excellent staff service, 5 stars. We ordered: Mune kizokuyaki - chicken breast all spice (tare may be a better choice, but my husband wanted to try mixed spices since it was different) Unagi (eel) Teba (chicken wings) Very flavorful Ebi (shrimp) the head and shell were left on, so won't order it again as it's too much work to remove the shell and fingers get dirty) Tsukune (chicken meatballs) Beef harami steak with mashed potatoes & cabbage- only $2 more to add side mashed & cabbage Tori Q (marinated cucumbers) Agedashi Tofu Houjicha pudding for dessert (loved it) Drinks : houijicha tea and Sapporo beer Overall, for the price and the size, it's well worth it. Again, had better yakitori's elsewhere, but serving size is much smaller, so you end up ordering more; which means more $$$$. Service was also amazing and food came out quick. Our favorite picks are: Unagi, teba, tsukune, beef harami, & Tori Q cucumbers. Will come back again for sure to try other skewers/apps. I will definitely order the chicken breast/green onions in tare sauce next time as opposed the mixed spices. In summary, I highly recommend to check this place out and experience the great ambiance and service.

    Where to begin? I honestly hadn't heard of this chain before walking in. I was actually just…read morehunting for ramen after making a return at Walmart and thought I spotted a spot pulling into the lot. I came by myself and ordered five items plus a Yuzu Sapporo. You have to get the Yuzu Sapporo. I loved it, especially paired with the chicken skin. Perfect match. The service was great; the waiter came by and gave me a full run-through of how the menu works. Here's the breakdown: Ramen: Must-get. Grilled Ground Chicken Rice Bowl: Must-get. Fried Seared Chicken Skin Chips: Do get! Kizoku Yaki (Thigh w/ Teriyaki): Do get! Shiitake Skewer: Skip. It was small and kind of dry. I walked out super satisfied. I feel for the people who were disappointed because they've been to other locations after the fact, but I noticed the menu is already changing (saw a couple of updated editions), so hopefully they keep growing. I'd attribute my good experience to the responsive waiter, getting seated immediately at the bar, and the fact that I crushed it with my order. I'm already thinking about coming back because we really need more yakitori spots for those "in-between" stages, like a late lunch or a late- day cravings when you just want variety and small bites. That's exactly what a yakitori spot should be! It's smoky. Be prepared!

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    Matsui - Oyakodon chicken egg rice.  Not good!

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    4.2(793 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    Came here for a date night and will definitely be coming back!…read more The meal came with complementary ice tea, I believe it was barley or oolong tea. I ordered the ten toji don combo and a salmon hand roll. The food came out fast and was piping hot. The portions were also huge for not a ton of money. The udon was delicious and the ten toji don was good as well! I loved the combo of the shrimp tempura with the egg. The salmon hand roll tasted fresh as well, 8/10. There is ample seating in the restaurant and lots of parking outside. The restaurant is also located in a shopping plaza with many other restaurants and dessert places.

    I was just starting to eat my meal when the sat a large group breaking them in to tables on both…read moresides of me. So people needed to squeeze by and then one guy asked if he could sit for a moment at my table. I said okay. But then I think he planned to stay at my table until finally my waiter moved him! There was a seat at one their tables the whole time. Then their waitress wedge herself with her back toward me in between the tables and I had to stop eating. Very disruptive and rude. Taking a while for the six people to order so I nudged her and I asked her to move and she seemed upset that I did that but didn't say anything no apology so it was very uncomfortable and I was rushing through my food so I burnt my tongue on the hot soup again even though I knew it was hot because I just wanted to get out of there. And then when I was done, I had to wait a while for the check and then they couldn't process the Apple Pay at the table so then I had to go to the front and wait for somebody to attend to me there overall this experience was not fun and stressful and I had got there right when they opened. I sure wish I had selected a different seat!! I wouldn't get the Nabeyaki soup again. It was really big and had a lot of end pieces of tough napa cabbage. There were two pieced of shitake mushroom and the standard thin fish cake slice. There was and egg in the soup and a three small chicken pieces. On the side were three small pieces of green bean and two tempura shrimp.

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    4.2(729 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    You've probably read all the articles online about this place and all the reviews on here, so I'm…read morejust going to confirm that this place is indeed very good as they say. Definitely go for the nabe, and if you're here with several friends and family, the family course/set meal (which is what we got for 4 adults) is perfectly enough food for everyone. We added on the tongue as an a la carte because it wasn't part of the set and wanted to try it. Very good as well. Good service and very izakaya interior.

    It takes a lot for me to be blown away when it comes to food and this place was it for me. Our…read morefriends introduced us to this place and it was spectacular! The ambiance is great, not so loud and the vibes are perfect for night out with the girls or even date night. We came in a group and just ordered family style but I started off with the Beef BBQ Yakiniku salad and it was so delicious I didn't share this particular plate it was so flavorful. Their Gobo Chips are a must along with their Doteni Braised Beef Tongue and that was my favorite so simple and that bite was perfection. Their chicken and green onion skewers those were finger licking good the chicken was so tender. We finished off with the Shabu shabu hot pot and that broth was so flavorful and all the cabbage, spinach and noodles were great! Everything we had was delicious and can't wait to go back and try some other items. Their customer service was great, we were a group of 6 and everything came out quick and we were able to enjoy our tasty food and drinks.

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