Spaghetti Mugikoya @ Aoyama 1-chome [Memo] ◆Visit Information Visited on 2012/04/24 around 17:50 No customers upon arrival/1 customer arrived later A spaghetti specialty restaurant in Aoyama. Written as "Mugikoya," located equidistant from Aoyama 1-chome and Gaienmae. Along Aoyama Street, opposite the area of Jingu Stadium. Located on the basement 1F, with a sign outside the entrance making it easy to find. ◆Pre-visit Information A spaghetti specialty restaurant in Aoyama. Opened on November 25, 2007, originally named "Spaghetti DEN." Later changed to the current "Mugikoya" around 2010. It is said to be a popular restaurant with lines forming during lunch hours. On this day, I was in the Aoyama area for personal reasons, visiting a shop called "Inden-ya" to order custom-made accessories. This shop is located very close to "Mugikoya." The sign at the entrance reads, "Enjoy chewy fresh pasta seasoned to suit the Japanese palate!!" The menu includes ingredients such as cod roe and grated radish, giving a Japanese twist. It reminded me of a similar place in my local area, Meguro, called "Spaghetti DAN," which has been around for over 35 years. They use a traditional Japanese pasta-making method called "New Oak Bo" to prepare Italian-style spaghetti with Japanese flavors. The previous name of this shop was "DEN." The similarity in names made me curious, but there seems to be no direct connection between the two. Upon entering the shop, I noticed the spaghetti they use is "New Oak Bo," a domestically made fresh noodle pasta. The thickness of the noodles is around 1.6mm, slightly thinner than the 2.0mm used at "DAN." The similarities in the noodles made me even more intrigued. Despite my assumptions, there doesn't seem to be a strong connection, but it was an enjoyable experience for me. It's interesting to see such Japanese-style spaghetti restaurants getting crowded during lunch hours even in fashionable Aoyama. As it was not mealtime yet, I was able to enjoy my meal leisurely with no other customers around. ◆Menu The menu offers a wide variety of spaghetti options. Along with Japanese-style "cod roe" based dishes, there are plenty of Italian-style dishes to enjoy. Staff-recommended dishes like "Cod Roe, Sea Urchin, and Squid" were marked. Other popular options include "Spicy Tomato Soup Pasta with Seafood" and "Bacon, Egg, and Spinach" reminiscent of Carbonara. Classic choices like "Vongole Bianco" and "Meat Sauce" are also available, along with unique options like "Cod Roe, Grated Radish, Shiso, and Natto." You can also opt for a large serving of spaghetti for an additional 150 yen. Salad and appetizer options are also available. ◆Food ▼Mini Salad (380 yen) A simple salad, despite being called "mini," it's more than enough for one person. The standout feature is the dressing on top, which looks like Thousand Island dressing at first glance but tastes different. It has a creamy and tangy flavor that pleasantly surprises. It seems to be a homemade dressing, and I quite liked it. ▼Cod Roe and Squid (1050 yen) I recently tried a similar combination of "Cod Roe, Squid, and Salmon Roe" at the aforementioned "DAN" in Meguro, so I decided to compare it with the one here. The spaghetti was served in a wooden bowl. The presentation and the bowl were reminiscent of "DAN."

This is a spaghetti restaurant located near the entrance of the Gaien Outer Garden's "Icho Namiki" on Aoyama Street. It is situated between Gaienmae Station and Aoyama Itchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. I visited for the first time after watching a baseball game at Jingu Stadium. The restaurant was full when I arrived for dinner. I ordered the Meat Sauce for ¥850, a Mini Salad for ¥380, and a Ginger Ale for ¥350. The taste of the Meat Sauce was almost the same as the original Hashiya, with a deliciously chewy texture. The prices are reasonable compared to the original restaurant, and it is a charming pasta place that I would love to visit every day if it were nearby. I look forward to trying other menu items on my next visit.

I love Mugiya restaurant♬ I have been going there ever since they moved to Sotobori-dori. The chewy noodles are delicious when mixed with the sauce! The tarako and Napolitan were also tasty, but my favorite is the Meat Cream♡♡ It's a bit pricey at 1,300 yen, but the rich cream sauce is absolutely delicious and unique✨ It has lots of mushrooms which give off a great aroma! It's my favorite flavor!! Adding Tabasco sauce makes it even more delicious! Some people also order the meat sauce with natto topping! I will be transferred to Akasaka Mitsuke in September, so I want to visit the restaurant one last time... It's a place that makes me want to come back again!

I had always been curious about this restaurant. I used to avoid it because there was always a long line, but when I passed by at night, I was able to enter easily. The menu is extensive. I had a hard time deciding, but I ended up choosing my favorite type. ☆Eggplant and meat sauce ⇒ Perfect acidity and chunky eggplant ☆Bacon and egg ⇒ Rich and creamy type There were many other options, so I would like to try something different next time. Thank you for the delicious meal.

[Gaienmae Mae] Mugiya Genre: Pasta Scene: Friends/Colleagues/Solo [Order] Bacon and Egg with Kimchi (1200 yen) *Ordered a smaller portion. I love the Mugiya chain, and I've been wanting to go for a while. I finally found it on the way to the Gaienmae fireworks festival and immediately went in. The egg was creamy with small pieces of bacon and a touch of kimchi, very delicious. The seasoning varies slightly depending on the store even within the Mugiya chain. They offer a variety of Japanese-style seasoned fresh pasta. Thank you for the meal! Check out my other posts as well! I also have an Instagram (@ranko_foodie). Thank you!

The chewy pasta was delicious! I ordered the meat cream pasta, and it had plenty of mushrooms which paired perfectly with the creamy sauce. It had a slight hint of garlic, which I personally liked, but it might be a bit strong for some. Overall, it became one of my favorites! I noticed the person at the next table ordered the salad pasta, so I'm curious about that too!

Visited Aoyama Mugikoya around 11:30 on a weekday. Waited in line for about 20 minutes before entering. Since it was a weekday, there were many businessmen. The interior has counter and table seats, and you can see the kitchen from the counter. The pasta is made very efficiently. ・Tarako Uniika Spaghetti The fresh pasta is chewy, and the sauce is rich with the flavor of tarako. The seaweed enhances the taste. It might be a bit salty, but the flavor is addictive.

I went to a delicious pasta restaurant in the office district and had the spicy cod roe and squid pasta. I had heard it was spicy with chili pepper, but it was just the right amount of spiciness and very delicious. The noodles were chewy without being too soft, with a nice texture.

The spaghetti restaurant is still very popular. Today, there was a line for the stairs leading downstairs to the restaurant for lunch. The turnover is pretty quick, and the weather is nice, so I waited for about 10 minutes and finally got inside. I ordered the usual large serving of tarako (cod roe), sea urchin, and squid with a spicy kick today. Last time I ordered the spicy version, it was quite hot, but today it was just right. The fresh pasta was chewy as always, with plenty of toppings like tarako. I was very satisfied with my meal today!

Yesterday's lunch was great because there was no line at Mugiya! I decided to have the delicious Natto Meat dish again, which I loved last time. The Natto Meat was still amazing this time as well! Every bite was delicious until the last one. Thank you for the meal!

I visited the restaurant before watching a baseball game at Jingu Stadium. Even though it was just 5 minutes before opening, there was already a line, and I barely made it in as the 14th person. The restaurant is located on the basement floor and is quite small. They are known for their fresh pasta, with the meat sauce and natto pasta being the most popular menu item. I ordered the following dishes: - Meat sauce and natto pasta (1,000 yen): A combination I had never tried before, but it was the most popular menu item. The meat sauce and natto actually went well together! It was delicious, but I got a bit tired of it after a while. I felt that the dried pasta was easier to eat and tasted better than the fresh pasta. - Fresh tomato and mozzarella (1,200 yen): A salt-based dish with melted cheese and tomato. It had a light flavor since it wasn't tomato-based. The freshness of the pasta really stood out in this dish, and it was delicious. - Tuna and spinach (950 yen): A classic combination of tomato sauce, tuna, and spinach. The spinach added color and an extra touch to the dish. It was simply delicious, and the freshness of the pasta was evident in this dish as well. The restaurant doesn't have a very fast turnover rate. Those who come for a second round may have to wait for 30 minutes to an hour. If you plan to visit, I recommend lining up before opening to secure a spot for the first round. Overall, it was a great dining experience.

On this day, I took a walk around Aoyama and Akasaka area. It's not too far from my house, about a 15-minute walk. I had recently visited the graves of Mori Ogai and Osamu Dazai at Zenrinji Temple in Mitaka, and then I wondered where Osamu Dazai's mentor, Soseki Natsume, was buried. After some research, I found out that his grave is located at Jyohoji Temple in Kita-Aoyama, not far from my house, so I decided to visit it first. The temple is not very big, but there is a cemetery in the back, and right behind the temple, I found the grave. I offered a prayer for a while. After that, I was planning to have beef bowl at Yoshinoya in Aoyama 1-chome, so I walked along Aoyama Street. However, when I reached the intersection near Meiji Jingu Gaien Avenue, I saw a sign for this restaurant on the right side, so I changed my mind and decided to try their pasta. I crossed the street and entered this underground restaurant. It's a small place with a few tables and a small counter. Luckily, I was able to get in without waiting, but there were a few groups of customers waiting later. It's a pasta specialty restaurant, and they use chewy noodles made from fresh wheat. I don't know how fresh wheat affects the taste of the dish, as I usually eat dried noodles at home. There are many varieties of pasta, including some with a Japanese twist that might make Italians raise their eyebrows, but that's okay. There were so many options, so I hesitated a bit, but I decided to try the "Bacon, Sausage, and Vegetable" pasta with soy sauce base, which is a bit unusual. I ordered a large portion and quietly waited while sipping on a glass of beer. When it arrived after a short wait, the sausage stood out, but the bacon was not so prominent. There were many green bell peppers, giving a vibrant green color. In addition, there were a few slices of enoki mushrooms, some other unidentified mushrooms, and tomatoes, but not a lot of vegetables overall. The soy sauce flavor was subtle, but the extremely chewy texture was a unique experience for me. I initially thought a little pepper would be nice, but as I ate, that thought faded away. It had a light taste, but as I ate the noodles, it gradually became more complex, like a body blow that hits you later. Perhaps due to the location, the price was also on the higher side. Nevertheless, with so many variations available, there is a sense of enjoyment in deciding what to try next. It turned out to be surprisingly good.

Chewy pasta! I was prepared for the long line at this popular restaurant. The wait was about 20 minutes, but the turnover is quick so you can get a seat soon. It's hard to decide between the classic dishes or something different, but I chose a cream-based pasta this time. The hot and chewy fresh pasta is very well-seasoned. It's a pasta that represents fast and delicious, and the fact that it's fresh pasta makes it even tastier.

Sunday. After taking an exam, I went to eat... It was around 3 pm but there were still quite a few people waiting! Mostly girls. There were 3 tables and a counter. I ordered the White Sauce Mix for 1300 yen! You can get a large portion for an additional 150 yen. It was piping hot with steam rising. The noodles were very stretchy, more like ramen than fresh pasta. They were like overcooked medium straight noodles. Yeah, that's the feeling haha. The sauce had salmon, spinach, onions, small shrimp, and bacon, with plenty of salmon which made me happy. The flavor was delicious. But the noodles were a disappointment - I've been having a lot of ramen lately, so I chose pasta this time, but I was sad.

On a regular day at 2 o'clock, I was able to enter this restaurant without having to wait in line, unlike usual. The menu displayed in a row was all very appealing, but I decided to go for one of the signature dishes, the Meat Natto pasta in a large serving! It arrived in about 7 minutes. As expected of fresh pasta, the boiling time is short, which is a great feature. The meat sauce was generously topped with natto mixed with egg whites. I made sure to thoroughly mix everything together. The fresh pasta was thinner than I had imagined, with a smooth texture rather than chewy. The Meat Natto sauce coated the pasta well, packing a powerful punch. With cheese, butter, and chunky pieces of meat, this pasta had a satisfyingly hearty bite. I would definitely recommend trying out various dishes at this restaurant!

I visited around 2:15 pm on a weekday and was able to enter smoothly. I ordered the staff-recommended seafood dish for 1300 yen, which was quite generous in portion and felt like a good deal. The noodles were fresh and had a chewy texture, which was delicious. I would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

Delicious! Meat sauce x natto pasta Store Information Mugikoya Juu Address: B1F Koshibiru, 2-11-14 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Access: 3 minutes walk from Gaienmae Station, 3 minutes walk from Aoyama-itchome Station Business Hours: 11:00-22:00 (Last Order 21:30) Closed: No regular holidays Waiting Time: I went on a weekday for lunch. Waited for about 15 minutes. Featured on Arashi ni Shiyagare for their unique pasta, the meat sauce and natto pasta at this extremely popular restaurant always has a long line every day! [Ordered Menu] Meat Sauce and Natto (1000 yen) The combination may sound strange, but it is incredibly delicious. The natto adds thickness to the meat sauce, creating a mellow flavor. The chewy noodles are also really tasty. I definitely want to go back to eat this pasta again! Honest Review Cost Performance: ★★★★★★ Deliciousness: ★★★★★★ Overall Rating: ★★★★★★ Recommended for Use Solo: ◎ Friends: ◎ Date: ◎ On Instagram @tokyo_umauma, I share gourmet information from Tokyo and occasionally from travel destinations. Please follow for more updates!

Since my student days, I have loved this restaurant! It's located somewhere between Aoi and Gaienmae, and if you're not careful, you might pass right by it. Their natto pasta is amazing, and no matter which menu item I choose, I always top it with natto! This time, after a long time, I went for the mentaiko tuna pasta with natto topping. If you don't get there before 7:00 PM, it tends to get crowded.

Popular restaurant where people line up all the way up the stairs during lunchtime. The turnover is fast so the waiting time is not too long. The Hashiya series, which uses fresh pasta, is popular, especially the tarako (cod roe) dish. The tarako and squid dish with a large serving of mini salad is very satisfying, with plenty of tarako and squid for the price. The pasta is chewy compared to dried noodles, so it can be quite filling. From 11:30 to 12:50, they offer a lunch-only menu, and it seems that time-consuming items like soy sauce-based spaghetti cannot be ordered.

This popular restaurant is always crowded, and you have to wait to get a table. I ordered pasta with eggplant and bacon in tomato sauce. The noodles were chewy and very delicious. It can get a bit noisy because they prepare food and wash dishes right in front of you, but it's understandable given the setup.

I visited at 4:00 pm on a weekday. I had an image of long lines during lunchtime. It would be nice if they accepted payment methods other than cash. The butter soy sauce noodles with small shrimp and spinach were chewy and had a delicious flavor. There were plenty of shrimp in it, making it enjoyable. I would like to come back again. Thank you for the meal.