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The uni pasta was tasty and creamy, I think it's great for sharing! We also had the matcha tiramisu. The beef wagyu carpaccio was a great appetizer. The place was a bit chilly with the door open and we sat at the table by the bar which had tight space. The restaurant is not big so making reservations would be recommended. The location is on River Road and close to the water so it has a great parking availability.
Long wait to be acknowledged (even with a reso), small place, loud, seems understaffed, disorganized - at the end of meal, staff who seemed to be more senior, acknowledged this and shared they were training new staff. There is a big parking lot, or lots of 3hr street parking. We arrived at golden hour and there was nice lighting and views at the window. They also carry some cute merch! Food came out quick unlike what previous reviews said, but I didn't like that one entree came out much earlier than my partners - so naturally I waited for her's and by that time, the uni sauce had kind of thickened up a bit too much and the pasta had clumped a bit. Croquetes were tiny - $8/ croquette. They were nice and crispy, but the tomato sauce tasted a bit plain. Would I return? If I was in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way, and definitely not without a reservation. I think its a bit overhyped on social media.
I was very excited to try this restaurant after going to Japan and learning about Japan having one of the highly rated Italian cuisine in the world. The dishes are so creative with ingredients I've never heard of and I was happy that our server was able to educate us on ingredients that were new. I went for a work lunch (party of 7) and we were able to be seated during busy lunch hour, great location near the water with natural light coming and they have outdoor seating as well.
There was a bit of a wait for six of us on Valentine's Day but it wasn't bad at all. And it was totally worth it. Every dish was delicious! I love Japanese and Italian food so this was perfect. My favorites were the squid ink and the salmon fettuccine. Both were divine! There was also a lobster pasta special that was great too. Their drink menu was also great. I got a yuzu mocktail and added 2 oz of shochu, that was tasty too. It's quite small inside and in an odd location away from the hustle and bustle of Richmond, but well worth the visit. Service was also excellent and accommodating.
Finally got to try this place on this visit! Rose crab was my fave but Uni pasta was good, too. Uni pasta was on the lighter side. Beef brisket was also good. Their pasta was perfectly cooked. Tiramisu was very light & just ok. Service was decent. Can't wait to return!
The restaurant is decorated in a causal dining ascetic. It has a couple of booth seats and a few seats at the bar with many other regular height tables. The restaurant is on the second floor of the building and they have some patio seats. Being on the second floor, there is a pretty large wind tunnel thats forms that can make sitting there/ lining up very windy. We went during the 5th anniversary so the kitchen was working at full sleep. So all the food came very quick. We can seat that everything is made with detail as that pasta and sauces were weighted out. Overall, the pasta had a good texture and the sauce was flavourful. The dishes didnt have that much protein on it. But overall and enjoyable meal
This is a Japanese owned pasta restaurant I heard for long but I was hesitated to try because people said the dishes were pricy. However, I also heard about people giving very comments about this restaurant so I decided to go with a friend for lunch. This restaurant locates at the end of the river road in Richmond. If you are driving, you cannot get in there via Gilbert Road. You must go there from Cambie Road. There are plenty of packing lots and some stairs to climb, it may be slightly inconvenient to go there by public transport. I ordered the Mentaiko carbonara and a cup of latte. Without waiting for so long, they served the foods. Looking at the scope of mentaiko on the top, it was satisfying. Usually the mentaiko carbonara I had in other restaurants are mixed with the sauce and small portion. So I could taste the mentaiko in my every bite. The carbonara was saucy and the spaghetti was al dente. It was enjoyable and delicious. The latte was served in a small cup and probably prepared by a coffee machine. The size was small and foamy. I'd prefer a larger cup. The biscuit was crunchy, as a good companion to the latte. We were sitting by the window on the high chairs. A nice view of the shore could be seen. The price was slightly more expensive than a similar restaurant but I would say the quality makes it worthy. Worth mentioning they offer lucky wheel game so you can possibly get a 20% discount for the next meal. That can be a good deal for a family.
Overall good flavour and decent amount of toppings for the pastas. We tried the scallop uni cream and sakura shrimp & shirasu pastas. The uni cream is on the sweeter side (as it should be) and the sakura shrimp on the saltier side. I'd go back to have either one and maybe try one with tomato sauce. Maybe my expectations and the hype were too high for the crab cream croquette but I thought it was, for lack of better word, mid. We also had their coffee and it was fine. Service is okay.
Arrived with a few minutes to spare for our reservation on a Friday. They did say that they can hold the reso for 15 min before giving it away. The server had later said they recommend making a reservation at least 2 to 3 days in advance or best is at least a week in advance for the weekend slots. There was a line formed at the entrance but no one seemed to have tended to them. I asked a couple how long they had been waiting and they said about 10 minutes. I peeked in and saw there were tabled empty for a bit before getting cleaned but I learned later that there was a trainee server on shift today. Plenty of parking in the lot, or along the road by a long path by the water. The restaurant only seems accessible by stairs or maybe the elevators were on the other side of the building which I didn't check out further. There are two tables set up outside so in a warmer day , would be great to eat outside. You also get a good overlook of the water and with the sun setting is chef's kiss ! We got seated and ordered shortly after, and the food did not take too long to come despite it being very busy. I had heard that the wait for the food could take long but it was not bad at all. We tried the crab croquette and the tomato sauce was very flavourful and the croquette was nicely crispy outside and creamy inside and lots of crab! They are a tad smaller than what I'd expect for $8 each but seafood costs I suppose ! Usually I like a bit more texture in the filling of croquette but these were just all the soft creamy crab filling. However, still tasty. My friend got the uni cream pasta ( top recommended) and I got the rose crab spaghetti. I reeeeallly liked mine after reflecting on it. Perfect flavour depth, perfectly al dente pasta when it first came , just the best chew and reasonable crab amount. The true test is having the leftovers the next day - just heated in the microwave it was even better. If the croquette gave me the same feelings , this would have been a 5 star review for me ! Plus I'd like to try more dishes like the mentaiko carbonara etc. I tried a bit of the uni cream pasta and thought it was just okay - but I typically am not a big fan of uni. They also had fun colorful mocktails and a specials board with various other dishes for around $30/$32. Would be back for sure ! Seems like in May they have their anniversary celebrations with promos.
+.5 for service This was my final stop before flying back to Winnipeg. I asked my friend for something fusion-y for dinner that I can't get back home, and we stumbled onto this place in the second floor of an unassuming office building. The menu items were definitely interesting, mixing up Italian with Japanese cuisine. I would never have imagined having salmon roe with my spaghetti, but here I am! I had one of their specials that night, which was the fettucine mentaiko salmon cream. It was very uniquely presented, with pieces of smoked salmon, shredded salmon, ikura salmon roe, and a rose sauce. It was very delicious, and you can tell the pasta was handmade. Service was excellent here, and it was certainly a great way to end my short Vancouver trip.
Wasuta Pasta has been around for some time now but I hesitated on coming due to mixed reviews from friends. However, I must start and say I am glad I came to try this hidden gem. The restaurant is tucked away on River Road and although no other restaurants sit around it, it is a wonderful place as it is located on the second floor and perfect for golden hour sunset viewing. Since my friend recommended we go here for dinner, I decided to finally give this place a chance. We came in on a Tuesday with no reservation and were sat near the window at high top seating. The server came over promptly and explained the different menu items and features. We settled on sharing the aburi duck slices, scallop uni cream pasta, and the crab rose feature pasta. The duck was well-cooked and smoky in flavour which paired well with the sauce. It was however, a bit chewy for my liking. The uni scallop pasta was cooked wonderfully al dente and overall delightful. However, we yearned for a bit more uni flavour and there were only 2 real Hokkaido scallops on the dish. This was understandable for the price but we expected a bit more. However, the rose crab pasta was amazing! The portion was amazing and there was a lot of crab to go around. Although this was a feature, I mentioned to the wait staff that I would love to see this as a regular dish on the menu. Finally, for dessert, the hojicha tiramisu was a wonderful finish. It was not too sweet with the generous sprinkle of hojicha powder on top. The servers were all very attentive and glasses were always filled. There is also a generous selection of drinks that I would love to return and try. Overall, I would definitely return again.
Popular spot! But lines move quick. Great sunset view from this second floor location. Don't get fooled by the office park context. Inventive pastas. The black garlic fettuccine was perfection. Would try again!
Fusion flavours that'll delight your tastebuds! The selection is just right (enough variety) to not overwhelm the patrons. The dishes are freshly made, the staff were wonderful and friendly, plenty of parking -- what more could you ask for! Do make reservations ahead of time as this place gets busy, especially on weekends, but if you don't, come early so you don't end up waiting a long time for a table. We walked in at 5:20pm on a Saturday and were seated right away. We tried the smoked salmon salad with arugula. This was perfectly dressed and the portion was just right for 2 people to share. Also shared the scallop carpaccio -- fresh and delicious! For our mains, we tried the recommended mentaiko carbonara and the scallop fettuccine. Both really good! We didn't try the desserts but I would definitely come back to try other dishes next time.
2 months ago
Great example of Japanese Italian fusion. The drink was delicious. After coming here, I can understand the cost due the quality of ingredients being used and they're not skimping out on how much you get. Our favorites were the truffle cream & bacon fettuccini (though the sauce is a bit on the runny side) the yuzu sour whisky (the egg foam on top was nice) and the burrata prosciutto. The tables are a little bit tight, so do be conscience of that. We were also able to get seated right away around 530pm on a Saturday. read more
Big fan of shiso toppings on these fusion pastas. All were delicious though are a little pricey. Super busy here, and despite that, waitstaff are very attentive and friendly. Perfect for sharing multiple dishes to try different flavours. I plan to visit again soon! read more
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2 months ago
The uni pasta was tasty and creamy, I think it's great for sharing! We also had the matcha tiramisu. The beef wagyu carpaccio was a great appetizer. The place was a bit chilly with the door open and we sat at the table by the bar which had tight space. The restaurant is not big so making reservations would be recommended. The location is on River Road and close to the water so it has a great parking availability. read more
4 months ago
Long wait to be acknowledged (even with a reso), small place, loud, seems understaffed, disorganized - at the end of meal, staff who seemed to be more senior, acknowledged this and shared they were training new staff. There is a big parking lot, or lots of 3hr street parking. We arrived at golden hour and there was nice lighting and views at the window. They also carry some cute merch! Food came out quick unlike what previous reviews said, but I didn't like that one entree came out much earlier than my partners - so naturally I waited for her's and by that time, the uni sauce had kind of thickened up a bit too much and the pasta had clumped a bit. Croquetes were tiny - $8/ croquette. They were nice and crispy, but the tomato sauce tasted a bit plain. Would I return? If I was in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way, and definitely not without a reservation. I think its a bit overhyped on social media. read more
6 months ago
I was very excited to try this restaurant after going to Japan and learning about Japan having one of the highly rated Italian cuisine in the world. The dishes are so creative with ingredients I've never heard of and I was happy that our server was able to educate us on ingredients that were new. I went for a work lunch (party of 7) and we were able to be seated during busy lunch hour, great location near the water with natural light coming and they have outdoor seating as well. read more
There was a bit of a wait for six of us on Valentine's Day but it wasn't bad at all. And it was totally worth it. Every dish was delicious! I love Japanese and Italian food so this was perfect. My favorites were the squid ink and the salmon fettuccine. Both were divine! There was also a lobster pasta special that was great too. Their drink menu was also great. I got a yuzu mocktail and added 2 oz of shochu, that was tasty too. It's quite small inside and in an odd location away from the hustle and bustle of Richmond, but well worth the visit. Service was also excellent and accommodating. read more
Finally got to try this place on this visit! Rose crab was my fave but Uni pasta was good, too. Uni pasta was on the lighter side. Beef brisket was also good. Their pasta was perfectly cooked. Tiramisu was very light & just ok. Service was decent. Can't wait to return! read more
The restaurant is decorated in a causal dining ascetic. It has a couple of booth seats and a few seats at the bar with many other regular height tables. The restaurant is on the second floor of the building and they have some patio seats. Being on the second floor, there is a pretty large wind tunnel thats forms that can make sitting there/ lining up very windy. We went during the 5th anniversary so the kitchen was working at full sleep. So all the food came very quick. We can seat that everything is made with detail as that pasta and sauces were weighted out. Overall, the pasta had a good texture and the sauce was flavourful. The dishes didnt have that much protein on it. But overall and enjoyable meal read more
This is a Japanese owned pasta restaurant I heard for long but I was hesitated to try because people said the dishes were pricy. However, I also heard about people giving very comments about this restaurant so I decided to go with a friend for lunch. This restaurant locates at the end of the river road in Richmond. If you are driving, you cannot get in there via Gilbert Road. You must go there from Cambie Road. There are plenty of packing lots and some stairs to climb, it may be slightly inconvenient to go there by public transport. I ordered the Mentaiko carbonara and a cup of latte. Without waiting for so long, they served the foods. Looking at the scope of mentaiko on the top, it was satisfying. Usually the mentaiko carbonara I had in other restaurants are mixed with the sauce and small portion. So I could taste the mentaiko in my every bite. The carbonara was saucy and the spaghetti was al dente. It was enjoyable and delicious. The latte was served in a small cup and probably prepared by a coffee machine. The size was small and foamy. I'd prefer a larger cup. The biscuit was crunchy, as a good companion to the latte. We were sitting by the window on the high chairs. A nice view of the shore could be seen. The price was slightly more expensive than a similar restaurant but I would say the quality makes it worthy. Worth mentioning they offer lucky wheel game so you can possibly get a 20% discount for the next meal. That can be a good deal for a family. read more
3 months ago
5 months ago
Overall good flavour and decent amount of toppings for the pastas. We tried the scallop uni cream and sakura shrimp & shirasu pastas. The uni cream is on the sweeter side (as it should be) and the sakura shrimp on the saltier side. I'd go back to have either one and maybe try one with tomato sauce. Maybe my expectations and the hype were too high for the crab cream croquette but I thought it was, for lack of better word, mid. We also had their coffee and it was fine. Service is okay. read more
6 months ago
Arrived with a few minutes to spare for our reservation on a Friday. They did say that they can hold the reso for 15 min before giving it away. The server had later said they recommend making a reservation at least 2 to 3 days in advance or best is at least a week in advance for the weekend slots. There was a line formed at the entrance but no one seemed to have tended to them. I asked a couple how long they had been waiting and they said about 10 minutes. I peeked in and saw there were tabled empty for a bit before getting cleaned but I learned later that there was a trainee server on shift today. Plenty of parking in the lot, or along the road by a long path by the water. The restaurant only seems accessible by stairs or maybe the elevators were on the other side of the building which I didn't check out further. There are two tables set up outside so in a warmer day , would be great to eat outside. You also get a good overlook of the water and with the sun setting is chef's kiss ! We got seated and ordered shortly after, and the food did not take too long to come despite it being very busy. I had heard that the wait for the food could take long but it was not bad at all. We tried the crab croquette and the tomato sauce was very flavourful and the croquette was nicely crispy outside and creamy inside and lots of crab! They are a tad smaller than what I'd expect for $8 each but seafood costs I suppose ! Usually I like a bit more texture in the filling of croquette but these were just all the soft creamy crab filling. However, still tasty. My friend got the uni cream pasta ( top recommended) and I got the rose crab spaghetti. I reeeeallly liked mine after reflecting on it. Perfect flavour depth, perfectly al dente pasta when it first came , just the best chew and reasonable crab amount. The true test is having the leftovers the next day - just heated in the microwave it was even better. If the croquette gave me the same feelings , this would have been a 5 star review for me ! Plus I'd like to try more dishes like the mentaiko carbonara etc. I tried a bit of the uni cream pasta and thought it was just okay - but I typically am not a big fan of uni. They also had fun colorful mocktails and a specials board with various other dishes for around $30/$32. Would be back for sure ! Seems like in May they have their anniversary celebrations with promos. read more
+.5 for service This was my final stop before flying back to Winnipeg. I asked my friend for something fusion-y for dinner that I can't get back home, and we stumbled onto this place in the second floor of an unassuming office building. The menu items were definitely interesting, mixing up Italian with Japanese cuisine. I would never have imagined having salmon roe with my spaghetti, but here I am! I had one of their specials that night, which was the fettucine mentaiko salmon cream. It was very uniquely presented, with pieces of smoked salmon, shredded salmon, ikura salmon roe, and a rose sauce. It was very delicious, and you can tell the pasta was handmade. Service was excellent here, and it was certainly a great way to end my short Vancouver trip. read more
Wasuta Pasta has been around for some time now but I hesitated on coming due to mixed reviews from friends. However, I must start and say I am glad I came to try this hidden gem. The restaurant is tucked away on River Road and although no other restaurants sit around it, it is a wonderful place as it is located on the second floor and perfect for golden hour sunset viewing. Since my friend recommended we go here for dinner, I decided to finally give this place a chance. We came in on a Tuesday with no reservation and were sat near the window at high top seating. The server came over promptly and explained the different menu items and features. We settled on sharing the aburi duck slices, scallop uni cream pasta, and the crab rose feature pasta. The duck was well-cooked and smoky in flavour which paired well with the sauce. It was however, a bit chewy for my liking. The uni scallop pasta was cooked wonderfully al dente and overall delightful. However, we yearned for a bit more uni flavour and there were only 2 real Hokkaido scallops on the dish. This was understandable for the price but we expected a bit more. However, the rose crab pasta was amazing! The portion was amazing and there was a lot of crab to go around. Although this was a feature, I mentioned to the wait staff that I would love to see this as a regular dish on the menu. Finally, for dessert, the hojicha tiramisu was a wonderful finish. It was not too sweet with the generous sprinkle of hojicha powder on top. The servers were all very attentive and glasses were always filled. There is also a generous selection of drinks that I would love to return and try. Overall, I would definitely return again. read more
1 year ago
Fusion flavours that'll delight your tastebuds! The selection is just right (enough variety) to not overwhelm the patrons. The dishes are freshly made, the staff were wonderful and friendly, plenty of parking -- what more could you ask for! Do make reservations ahead of time as this place gets busy, especially on weekends, but if you don't, come early so you don't end up waiting a long time for a table. We walked in at 5:20pm on a Saturday and were seated right away. We tried the smoked salmon salad with arugula. This was perfectly dressed and the portion was just right for 2 people to share. Also shared the scallop carpaccio -- fresh and delicious! For our mains, we tried the recommended mentaiko carbonara and the scallop fettuccine. Both really good! We didn't try the desserts but I would definitely come back to try other dishes next time. read more
I am a huge fan of Japanese Italian dishes since I grew up in Tokyo where the best of this fusion thrives so whenever I see it in any town, we must try! And try we did. Wasuta Pasta despite the drive to and arrival confusion of the instill appearances is every bit as delightful as I hoped. If you feel you may be accidentally in the wrong place due to the parking lot, fear not, this cute restaurant is upstairs and the restaurant and balcony patio is charming, cozy and clean. We tried three appetizers (wagyu beef carpaccio, scallop carpaccio and burrito prosciutto) and three spaghettis (one with squid ink dried shrimp and egg, the special rose crab and the uni scallop) - everything was delicious. My favorites were the wagyu beef carpaccio, burrata prosciutto, rose crab and uni scallop) but everything is worth a try depending on what you like! We also had the yuzu ginger mojito and that was very refreshing and good also. Cannot recommend Wasuta more! Bonus: their covered patio kept us dry on a rainy day and is apparently dog friendly, so I cannot wait to bring my dogs. Do bring a jacket if on the patio though it did get very chilly in that rain. read more
10 months ago
We keep coming back here, the food is great, the service amazing, and it truly is a hidden gem! Tonight we had the Burrata Prosciutto, rosé crab spaghetti, nightly special Spaghetti with Gorgonzola bolognese, and the rigatoni miso bolognese. Great place for a date night and great food! read more
We were craving for Japanese Italian style food. And I found this place on yelp. It looks yummy and it says homemade pasta. We drove there from downtown Vancouver. It was too late for us to reserve when I called, but the guy said there's space for walk in. We got there probably 15min after they open, and we seated right away. Right after that, there's more people arriving, some for reservation and some have to wait in line. There's some seats outside. Inside is quiet a small space, probably can fit 30 people. Parking: plenty free parking. Located: in 2nd floor. We ordered: Aburi duck - their special. Taste good, but chewy Black cod croquette - their special. It's just ok, cannot taste the black cod Meitako salmon cream pasta - their special. It tastes average. Hojicha tiramisu - their special. Yummy. Lamb chop - their special. It's more like stew or braised. Sakura shrimp and shiraku squid ink pasta - ok Yuzu olive cake - nice Ritagoni- just like regular meat sauce Overall just ok. read more
2 months ago
First time here! They were quite busy on a Saturday for lunch, but you can make a reservation. My partner and I ordered one of the specials, spagetti rose crab. Our favourite dish! The sauce was so tasty and rich. The second one was the saba fettucine which was also very good, and a little salty from the fish. Not pictured is our appetizer of the aburi duck!! Everything was extremely tasty and good and I can't wait to come back! Service was friendly and efficient. read more
Unassuming place and a hidden gem. The service was excellent and prompt. We made a reservation for 10 people and were seated right away. The place is smaller -- but cozy and comfortable. Now for the food and drinks -- they were all great. Only one person from our group didn't like their dish for being too salty. However, the rest of us loved our dishes and pretty much cleaned our plates. The winner was the Truffle pasta and it was one of their specials. I had the uni pasta and scallops. It was delicious but I was expecting some uni on top for some reason. It still didn't disappoint. Kudos to whoever made the whiskey sour-- one of the best executed cocktail I've had in a while. At the end, there was a little promo that they had where you spin a wheel and you win some prices. Definitely a great experience and the Japanese-Italian fusion was a crowd pleaser. read more
3 months ago
I was here for lunch with my family during the weekend. I saw so much social media hype about it, I thought it would be worth giving it a try. It's located on the 2nd floor of business park building, so a strange location. The space looks fairly nee but very generic. It was quiet when we arrived so we were immediately seated. We decided on trying the following: - Tuna Tagliata: OK. Looks nice. But the flavours didn't really come together for me - House Made Focaccia: OK. Nothing special. - Crab Rise Spaghetti Feature: Very good. The best tasting dish of the day. - Rigatoni Miso Bolognese: Not good. Bolognese was fine, but no trace of miso flavour. Rigatoni was overcooked and soggy. - Fettuccine with Black Garlic, Oyster Mushroom and Bacon: Bad. Too salty and lacked any depth of flavour. Not easy to eat and only finished it because I don't like to waste food. Service was pleasant and fairly attentive. Overall. not great. Other than the crab rose, the rest of the dishes were not hitting the mark for me. I wouldn't be interested in coming back. read more
9 months ago
We went on a Sunday evening, and it wasn't too busy. The service was good and attentive, which made the experience enjoyable. The food was decent overall. read more
8 months ago
Food- delicious!!! I love the marriage of Italian and Japanese food. *uni and scallop pasta- yes! Recommend. * carbonara - okay. * focaccia - I can hold off, break making is not their highlight. * duck breast app- yes! Slightly chewy but very flavorful. * miso bolognese - yes!! Though I am a sucker for bolognese. Variety of non alcoholic and alcoholic drinks available that look amazing. Service- as expected. Kid friendly. Has kid utensils. Their monthly promotion we hit was spinning the wheel, which they do end of meal. Someone kindly gave us there's to use and we gave ours away. Restaurant still honored the deal. Ambiance- small, 12 tables ish. Plus 2-3 tables on balcony. A little dark, but we went during lunch time and the sun was not facing us. F -faces the waterway and esplanade which was nice. Location- no idea, visiting Canada. It was on 2nd floor, prepare for some stairs. Looks like there was a nice esplanade to walk if you have time. Plenty of parking available. Value- good/fair Recommend- YES read more
If you have never tried Japanese-Italian food before, or want to see what it's all about, please check out Wasuta Pasta. Everyone is so friendly, and they always have such great monthly specials. If you do not have a reservation, the staff is super great at getting you seated and helping you. The restaurant is located on the second floor of the plaza, so be prepared to walk up some stairs. The restaurant itself is cozy and has a homey vibe. We ordered the Crab Cream Croquette. The crab cream was delicious, but the sauce is the star of the show. For our mains, we ordered the Miso Bolognese and the monthly special spaghetti Crab Rose. The Miso Bolognese had a delicious meat sauce that paired perfectly with the noodles and the seaweed garnish. The star of the show was the special spaghetti Crab Rose. The crab was a perfect pairing with the Rose sauce. The noodles were cooked to perfection. In my opinion, if you're craving pasta but don't want anything too heavy, Wasuta Pasta is the way to go. Highly recommend checking out Wasuta Pasta if you're in the area. read more
5 months ago
I love this place. I've been here a few times now and the pasta is reliably yummy. Sometimes I find some other sauces a little bit salty but my favourite is the mentaiko one. A lot of cream sauces tend to make my stomach a little bit gassy but not the one at Wasuta, which really says a lot about the ingredients and cooking process. I think the customer service is really great. When you go in, the servers always take time to explain to you what the daily specials are, and if you haven't been there before they'll explain to you their different pastas. read more
11 months ago
I've been to Wasuta Pasta multiple times since they opened. Usually minimal wait times on Friday nights (less than 15mins) which is great for a last minute dinner. Service is always great and a lot of the servers are Japanese. Majority of the customers are small groups. I love how they include a rotating menu with several "pastas/drinks of the day" - we usually always try one of those when we visit! Some of the staples that we usually get is the smoked saba miso cream and the scallop uni cream fettucine - both so delicious and full of umami! I don't think there is a "bad" pick for any of the pastas. The cream is not overpowering in the sense that it makes your stomach feel sick afterwards, but rather provides a fragrant taste and flavour to the dish. I was so impressed with their saba and could not stop thinking about it for a long time afterwards! In the pictures, we tried the mentaiko Carbonara and one of their rotating pastas, which happened to be chanterelle mushrooms with some pumpkin/sweet potato bits (?). Super fragrant and delicious and worth a try if it ever comes back in rotation! Mentaiko Carbonara was just okay, not one of my top picks at this restaurant but I'm glad I got to try it! One of my goals is to try all the pastas on their menu - everything always sounds so good! read more
This is my second time trying Italian and Japanese fusion food. I got the shrimp and anchovies pasta and the scallop and uni pasta. Both were good and had very unique taste. It also comes with a side of salad! For the shrimp and anchovies pasta, if you don't like fishy taste, it's not for you but I really enjoyed it. For the scallop and uni, it was creamy and salty (from the scallop). read more
After traveling 2500 miles (4000 km for my non-US friends), I was not going to be denied dinner at Wasuta. We were set to arrive at YVR at 6:47 from our layover in Seattle and I had to calculate our arrival time plus luggage retrieval, rental car line and drive time, so I made reservations for 8pm while waiting for our flight at Sea-Tac. Wasuta closes at 9:30 and last call is at 9, so I didn't want to be rude and arrive late. I didn't have to worry because everything went like clockwork. The restaurant being only 5 minutes from the airport helped also and we pulled up at 7:50 when it was still twilight. There is plenty of parking after hours in this cul-de-sac office complex. As we were hiking up the stairs to the 2nd floor, a couple of wild bunnies were running around in the bushes. It was a little surreal. Japanese Italian Fusion? Who'd ever heard of this? But combining flavors like yuzu, sea urchin and fish roe with homemade pastas seems so right. Our server brought the whole specials chalkboard over to us, so how can we refuse? It's always a good ideal to order what's on the specials anyway. For drinks, the specials board had an Italian Ginger Ale, which I was curious about, but my wife's Yuzu Ginger Mocktail was spectacular. She always orders better than I do. For appetizers, we shared the Prawn Tomato Crostini with a Basil Pesto drizzle and topped with grated parmesan. I added the Crab Cream Croquettes at the last minute just because they looked so good on other Yelper's pics and it did not disappoint. When you have a significant other on food adventures, you get to try twice as many dishes. The Fettuccini Scallop Uni Cream Sauce was rich and decadent with a lots of tiny scallops and a couple of larger bay scallops. I had no idea they came so small (~1/4") and they were whole, not chopped up ones. The uni just made the creaminess, just that much more creamy and gave it that fresh sea taste. From the specials, the Fettuccini Miso Mushroom Carbonara was equally as rich & creamy with delicate thin sliced mushrooms and topped with seaweed and tobiko, completing the fusion. The fresh made fettuccini noodles were awesome with the perfect balance of al dente tenderness and chewiness. I loved it. And we could not walk away without trying the dessert. I wanted the Yuzu Olive Oil Cake and it was freshly baked in an individual portion. It was a dream topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut. We were also gifted with a cup of Yuzu Posset, a creamy pudding with a touch of tartness that evaporated in your mouth. Does anything here not have yuzu in it? It just makes everything so lemony fresh. I can't wait to come back! read more
I came back recently to give this place another shot! We came right when they opened on a weekend and snatched a table right away. This place was filling up by the time we left! Prices can be steep depending on what you order (some dishes are around $30). I ordered the pulled pork ragu and it was quite delicious! A tad on the salty side but a perfect combination of cheese and pasta. I appreciate that the servers explained the menu and today specials. While I think they try to focus on service, it was a bit lacking in terms of attention to details. I think they were understaffed or explaining the menu to every table was too time consuming. For example, there were 2 of us but we only got 1 napkin. Our cups were empty and we needed to flag the server down for refills. My friend got the aburi duck slices and it only came with around 6 slices of meat. She said it was very chewy and did not finish it. All in all, it's a place worth trying though dishes are a hit/miss. read more
Heard good things about thing place. It is in an industrial area along the old River Road, at the very end, just north of the Gilbert bridge. It is on 2nd floor and can fit about 34 people as they have a few 4 person tables along the walls, 3 two person table in between the bigger tables and a couple of high tables along the window. We recommend making reservations as it got busy and some people had to wait. The staff are friendly, and efficient. They actually hold up the small sandwich board with the specials for you to see and explain it. Once you order, they take it away for the next table. We got the wagyu beef carpaccio, fettuccine scallop uni cream sauce dish, Sakura shrimp squid ink spaghetti, crab cream croquette and the matcha kinako tiramisu. The carpaccio was good with the capers, spices and oil. I thought it was truffle oil, but my wife think it was something else. The fettuccine was creamy, pasta was al dente, and just the right amount of sauce. This is one of their best seller and I can see why. It was perfectly done with the right amount of flavor. Sakura shrimp squid ink spaghetti had a light earthy taste along with the salty shrimp. There is an egg on top that you break and mix the dish. It was okay. Crab cream croquette was good as the sauce was flavorful, and it went well with the crispy outside, creamy inside. This is also one of their popular dishes. The tiramisu was light and really good. The top is dusted with matcha on one half and dusted on the other half with a light brown powder. I'm not sure what it was as it was very light in flavor that the matcha inside is more noticeable. We would get the croquette, fettuccine scallop uni cream and tiramisu again. read more
4 years ago
Chanced upon this resto in Yelp and menu sounds Italian with a Japanese name. Restaurant is tucked away in an industrial area by River Road and Gilbert Road. Prices are not exorbitantly unreasonable for fancy pasta dishes. I was a bit hesitant as I'm not sure if it'll be good as it probably caters to offices nearby. Decided to give it a try. Restaurant was full when we arrived but waited at the bar and it didn't take long for us to seat. We asked for recommendations and these were what we ordered: Crab Cream Croquette $15: 2 pcs per order. I can smell the flavour of crab but pretty much mashed potatoes. Would be nice to have bites of crab as well. Yuzu Kosho Mussels $28: these were very good. Sop up the sauce with the crostini. Fettuccine Cream Prawn Bacon $26: big prawns, cream tasted on the sweet side. I love the chunky pieces of bacon. Fettuccine Scallop Uni Cream Sauce $23: this is good! Pork Chop Pizzaiola $32: tender juicy pork chop in pizzaiola sauce (tomatoes, EVOO, oregano, garlic and pepper) with lots of fresh mushrooms. Specials on board change every 3 weeks depending on what's local and fresh. Overall: Prices are reasonable, service is good, food is great although no BIG WOW factor... read more
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