Today's dinner was at Shinagawa's "Sekiya Spaghetti EXPRESS". A renowned spaghetti restaurant from Naka-Meguro has opened a branch inside Shinagawa station. The focus on speed is evident in the name EXPRESS, so I wonder if the spaghetti will be served quickly? This is why it's called a spaghetti restaurant rather than a pasta restaurant. The noodles are likely to be al dente. It took 10 minutes to get in and 5 minutes after entering, the dish arrived. "(With a delicious ketchup color, the toppings include sausage, mushrooms, onions, and green peppers. A classic and standard Japanese-style spaghetti.)" If the noodles are al dente, it would be perfect. The first bite was eagerly awaited, twirling it with a fork and taking a bite. It was delicious. The rich taste of ketchup, combined with the flavor of sausage and slightly burnt noodles. Excellent. The noodles were just before al dente, a medium thickness. Perfect. I had to be careful not to splash ketchup while twirling. The portion was quite generous. Although there was a line of 5-6 people, I thought it would take longer to get in due to the size of the box, but the mystery was solved. The high ratio of female customers and the large portion of noodles made the process slower. This portion might be a bit much for women. Reducing the amount of noodles by about 30% could increase turnover. With such a prime location, I felt that by utilizing it effectively, the restaurant could attract even more new customers. If they can make the most of this prime location, they could generate even more profit.

While on the move, I used to often have a light meal at Shinagawa station, which is a transfer station, at the Keikyu "Ekimenya" store. However, it has closed down. So, I was looking for a good place and found a spaghetti specialty store inside JR side's Ekiute. They offer a great deal for the morning menu, with 10 salad options included with the regular 300g spaghetti for 730 yen. They open at 8 am on Sundays, and from 7 am to 11 am on other days. Even after the morning hours, the regular salad set with the classic menu item is reasonably priced at 880 yen. Today, I just made it in time for the morning menu, and ordered the Neapolitan spaghetti. The noodles were thick and chewy, with a rich tomato sauce that was on the sweeter side. I added a generous amount of Tabasco for some extra kick. With the salad included, I was very satisfied to get my veggies in as well.

I watched a special feature on city spas on the Samaazu Channel and felt like eating, so I went to a restaurant at Ecute in Shinagawa Station. It was around 2 o'clock, but there were already two or three people in line. The customers seemed quite young, probably because the portions were generous. First, I bought a meal ticket and then waited in line. The soy basil pasta was a hit! The limited-time pasta was a bit different from what I imagined. The portion size was good, so I think it's a good value for the price.

When transferring at Shinagawa Station during a long-distance journey, I found a delicious tarako pasta dish for 910 yen at a great balance of volume, price, and location. It comes with a salad, and with the variety of options available, including free toppings like powdered cheese, it's definitely worth a repeat visit even if it goes over 1000 yen.

Not just in Naka-Meguro... Lately, I've been using Shinagawa Station's station area a lot. If you want to eat some junky Japanese-style spaghetti, this might be the place. It's on my way home too! Tonight, I ordered the classic Japanese dish, "Miso Meat". It's taking a while to come out, maybe because it's crowded. Hmm... it's not as easy to eat quickly as it used to be. Maybe it's become too popular!? The Miso Meat is still like a spaghetti version of sweet and sour pork, with a good flavor when mixed with black pepper.

On my way home from work on a holiday, I found a pasta restaurant at Shinagawa Station. I bought a meal ticket from the ticket machine at the storefront and went in. I ordered the regular size tarako cream pasta with a side salad. I started with a plate full of salad to refresh my palate, and then dug into the main dish. The tarako and cream blended gently, not too salty, and the pasta had a nice chewy texture. Shrimp was also mixed into the cream sauce, and I finished it in no time. The portion size was just right for me. Next time, I want to try adding soup and challenge other menu items. Above all, this restaurant has excellent access.

I visited the restaurant around 3:00 PM on Sunday. The shop inside the station is always crowded, but I was able to get in without waiting because it was a late hour. They have a ticketing system near the entrance where you place your order. They only accept cash and transportation cards. The interior of the shop consists of counter seats only, and it is very clean and has a simple modern design. As soon as I sat down, the salad set that I ordered arrived. The salad was tossed in French dressing and was delicious. The pasta seemed to be quickly boiled or made from frozen noodles, which is understandable given the location and the number of customers, but personally I prefer al dente dry noodles so I didn't like the soft and chewy noodles that much. Next time, I will try visiting the main shop in Nakameguro. Thank you for the meal.

<Visit time> Around 18:00 on a weekday. There were 4 seats available when I arrived, but it became full while I was eating. <Order> I ordered the Salt Basilico with extra noodles and salad set using the ticket machine and my IC card. The salad arrived shortly after I sat down. The portion of salad in the set was generous. After about 10 minutes, the pasta arrived. Some people might find it a bit oily, but I personally loved the taste. It had a good amount of ingredients such as tomatoes, bacon, onions, mushrooms, and green peppers, with a nice match of spicy chili and salt. It was a satisfying meal with great value for money. I will definitely come back when I'm in Shinagawa again. Thank you for the meal.

This is a shop located inside Shinagawa Station. I chose my menu outside the shop and purchased a meal ticket before entering. As soon as I sat down, I was served tea and a salad set. By the time I finished the salad, the pasta was served. I didn't have much time that day, but they provided the meal quite quickly, which I appreciated. I ordered the soy basil pasta, and the noodles were chewy and delicious.

Visited on Sunday at 8:00 am, entered without waiting, there were three people inside. Ordered the Salt and Basil pasta, which came with a salad by default. On the table, there were salt, pepper, habanero oil, Tabasco, and powdered cheese. The thick spaghetti had a nice saltiness and was delicious.

[Limited Time Offer] Octopus Genovese Tomato Omelette Morning Set for 980 yen. Once again, I was drawn to the charm of the limited-time menu. This time, it was the "Octopus Genovese Tomato Omelette." It's impressive how they come up with new ideas for the two monthly limited items. This time's dish was quite intense, with a strong Genovese sauce. It might be a bit too much for those who don't like strong flavors. Personally, I vote "approve"! The pasta was stir-fried with chewy octopus and diced potatoes, all topped with a fluffy omelette and plenty of sliced tomatoes. It was a enjoyable dish. I finished it all and the refreshing morning salad was a nice touch. Looking forward to trying more dishes in the future!

I arrived at the restaurant at 9 pm during the Obon holiday. It was full, so I had to wait at the front with about 10 people in line behind me. I ordered the tarako cream salad set for 880 yen. It was a good deal because you can get a plate full of salad for an additional 150 yen compared to ordering it as a single item for 730 yen. The pasta had a rich cream sauce and the thick noodles went well with it. Considering it's in Shinagawa Station, the price was reasonable.

Recently, there has been a lot of talk about a restaurant that serves Napolitan, located inside Shinagawa Station. Despite being open for 2 years, it seems to be gaining attention now, perhaps due to its 2-year anniversary. I happened to pass by Shinagawa and decided to stop by. It was bustling on a Sunday morning, with about 70-80% of the seats filled. Most customers seemed to be in a rush, carrying heavy bags and eating quickly. I had heard about the operating company from the media beforehand, so I thought it would be a high-end establishment, but it turned out to be a Romespa restaurant, using thick noodles with a diameter of 2.4mm for their Napolitan. Not really my preference. The dish arrived soon after ordering, and it smelled really good. Not burnt, but just nicely sautéed. The ingredients were classic - onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and chunks of sliced wiener sausages. I liked it. I don't usually come to this area, but if I did, I would definitely visit this place. On a side note, there used to be a fresh pasta restaurant inside Shinagawa Station for quite a long time (about 12 years). It was operated by a JR-related company (formerly Delicious Link, now JR East Cross Station), and it was a familiar spot back then. However, with the rise of Eki-Ekute, the station became dominated by them, and upon researching, I found out that the Napolitan restaurant is operated by Comel, a subsidiary of Chinami Jasmine in Hiroo. I had been there a few times before. I never expected them to open a Romespa restaurant.

A bustling pasta restaurant with a large volume of stir-fried thick noodles that somehow disappear quickly when you eat them. The place is always packed during the day and at night, but surprisingly, we were able to get a table right away during the morning hours before the summer holiday rush. Looking through the glass windows, I saw someone enjoying the tarako cream pasta, which looked so delicious that I was drawn in and bought a meal ticket to sit down. During the morning hours, they offer a complimentary salad, which was quite substantial with a variety of vegetables and a satisfying dressing. Even during other times of the day, it's worth ordering. The tarako cream pasta had a hint of sweetness in the creamy sauce that coated the thick noodles, with a nice aroma of seaweed. Surprisingly, there were five hidden shrimp in the dish, adding a different texture. The salad arrived before the pasta, giving a nice break in between bites. The combination of the pasta and the dressing from the salad was delightful. The slight acidity of the dressing complemented the slightly sweet tarako cream, making for a very satisfying breakfast. They provide a pitcher of water, but the ice tends to melt quickly, so I only wish the water was colder.

There is a ticket machine in front of the store, so I ordered 300g of Napolitan. It comes with a salad. As expected, it had a strong ketchup flavor with thick noodles. It feels like an evolved version of the spaghetti from the past. I have a feeling that I will crave it occasionally and want to eat it again. I will visit again. Thank you for the meal.

If it's noodles, I feel like eating... still recovering from an illness. However, I feel like I could eat noodles, but I prefer a Japanese-style dish. In times like this, rather than pasta, I prefer a Japanese-style spaghetti like Napolitan. This time, I ordered Shoyu Basilico. The soy sauce base with a yakisoba-like feeling is irresistible. When I eat this... I feel like going to that restaurant in Ginza www

Napolitan 730 yen. I visited on my way back from a business trip. I chose Napolitan this time because I had Jarrico last time and wanted to try it. The Napolitan had a traditional taste and was delicious. It's great to be able to eat this at this price. I might try all the other menu items next time.

◆Morning limited (with 10 salad items) Napolitan (size: Regular 300g) @730yen Today is the Tega-numa Fireworks Festival in Chiba Prefecture. It's going to be a very hot day. Luckily, the morning menu is available until 11 o'clock. Just made it in time for an early lunch. Kanaya Spaghetti specializes in "Romesupa," which stands for "Road Surface Spaghetti." It's a genre that has become popular without anyone knowing who first came up with it. Kanaya, who loves Romesupa, has been thinking about how to make it even more delicious. His answer is to "focus on the noodles, focus on the sauce, and focus on the ingredients." After trial and error, he created noodles made from coarse ground durum wheat, with only water and salt, compressed with a vacuum machine to remove all the air bubbles inside, creating a dense chewy texture. The homemade noodles come in two varieties: thick noodles with a diameter of 2.4mm, and flat noodles with a long diameter of 4.0mm and a short diameter of 1.6mm. The noodles are cooked al dente, and Kanaya uses plenty of ingredients and high heat to stir-fry them quickly to finish. The catchphrase is, "Napolitan 4.1 noodles are homemade noodles, thick size. The noodles are thicker than Barilla Japan Spaghetti No.5 (1.8mm) that I always keep in stock at home. The firmness of the noodles is slightly firm, which I like. The noodles are very delicious, chewy, and satisfying to eat. The Napolitan has a rich and slightly sweet tomato ketchup flavor that is very delicious. There is Tabasco on the table, so you can change the taste and enjoy the second serving. Thank you for the meal. * * Evaluation is based on the pasta category * * * Re-evaluated by revisiting in 2023.

I also love the spaghetti at Sekiya in Naka-Meguro, but surprisingly, there is also one in Shinagawa Station. I was hungry after a business trip and thought I would grab a quick bite before heading home, but the line was longer than I expected. It's all counter seating, but there are quite a few seats so the wait shouldn't be too long. I had sworn to try something different this time, but before I knew it, I was ordering the Soy Sauce Basil Jumbo 400g (910 yen). It's always reliable, the Soy Sauce Basil. It never fails to meet expectations no matter what mood I'm in. But I still feel like the one in Naka-Meguro is tastier...

Salt and basil salad set 8801. Around 9:10 pm, there were 8 people waiting. As expected from a Rome-style restaurant, the service is fast. The pasta was served in less than 10 minutes, hot and freshly cooked in a high-temperature wok. It was spicy and fragrant, with a strong garlic aroma. The basil flavor was also good, reminiscent of aglio e olio. Each ingredient and noodle was well-seared. The noodles had a chewy texture.

Limited time offer: Prosciutto and Mozzarella Puttanesca Breakfast for 980 yen. Puttanesca? I had no idea what it was, but apparently it's a popular cooking method using anchovies and capers, known for its strong flavor and sometimes translated as "prostitute-style" (^_^;) Well, let's give it a try. The restaurant was quiet on the weekend morning, with only a counter seating area. The atmosphere was peaceful despite the busy concourse outside. After ordering, a morning salad was served promptly, followed by the arrival of the dish! The appearance was intriguing, with the glossy color of the prosciutto adding a touch of elegance. The prosciutto was thickly sliced and had a unique texture. The pasta was thick and fluffy, with a nice balance of anchovies and capers adding flavor. The refreshing basil and the bouncy texture of the mozzarella were great accents. Sprinkling some Parmesan cheese on top added even more satisfaction. The salad was a stable presence. The morning service was appreciated. This dish had a different vibe than usual and brought a different level of satisfaction. Looking forward to trying out more dishes in the future.