"Pasta e Pasta in Little Tokyo is a Los Angeles offshoot of Tokyo-based Trattoria Pizzeria Allegro, an Italian and Japanese fusion restaurant group. Expect to find deft Japanese riffs on pasta with ingredients like cod roe, shimeji mushrooms, seaweed, and sea urchin; the menu gets broken up by sauces, which include tomato-based options, garlic oil, cream sauces, and wafu (Japanese-style) renditions."
"Uni pasta is one of Pasta e Pasta's best sellers and a platonic ideal for uni lovers. The creamy pasta captures the brininess of fresh sea urchin, each spaghetti strand coated in a glossy golden sauce. For true Japanese flavor, the mentai pasta offers pops of cod roe and softened shimeji mushrooms. The combination of fish eggs and mushrooms crowned with shredded seaweed makes this pasta dish a peak umami experience."
"Tomato sauce options are available, too - a simple ragu uses ground beef simmered with onions and tomatoes. Pasta e Pasta only offers one pasta shape, a thin spaghetti similar to angel hair. The pasta has a bouncy texture that is commonly found at Japanese pasta restaurants; don't expect anything very al dente. The table bread offered at Pasta e Pasta is unlimited, so make sure to request a refill when the pastas arrive so you can sop up any excess sauce."
Pasta e Pasta in Little Tokyo is a Los Angeles offshoot of Tokyo-based Trattoria Pizzeria Allegro, blending Italian and Japanese flavors. Menus feature Japanese riffs on pasta using ingredients such as cod roe, shimeji mushrooms, seaweed, and sea urchin, organized by sauces including tomato-based, garlic oil, cream, and wafu renditions. Starters include a bubbling crab meat gratin with cream and cheese meant for sharing. Popular entrées include uni pasta with glossy sea urchin sauce and mentai pasta with cod roe, shimeji, and shredded seaweed for strong umami. The restaurant offers thin, bouncy spaghetti and unlimited table bread. Wine, Japanese beer, and lot parking are available.
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