For delicious fresh pasta in Aoyama/Gaienmae, "Mugikoya" has more than 60 kinds of menu! We recommend the meat sauce natto! Read in Japanese

What is Mugikoya, a popular pasta specialty restaurant in Gaienmae?

Mugigoya, located a 3-minute walk from Gaienmae Station in Tokyo, is a pasta specialty restaurant that has long been a favorite in the Aoyama area. Despite its small space in the basement, it is a popular restaurant crowded with regular customers and nearby office workers.

The menu offers more than 60 different types of pasta, including the standard tomato sauce and cream pasta, as well as Japanese-style arrangements using natto (fermented soybeans) and grated daikon (grated radish). The Japanese-style pasta, created through research into pastas that suit the Japanese palate, is a treat for the taste buds!

Weekday evening visit report

I visited the restaurant around 7:00 p.m. on a weekday. The restaurant was not as crowded as at lunch time, and we were able to enter smoothly. The restaurant has mainly counter seats, and there are many single customers and couples, creating a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant is located in the basement, so it is a bit small, but it is a comfortable and homey space.

Review of the popular "Meat Sauce and Natto" menu item

Speaking of Mugikoya, regulars recommend the "Meat Sauce and Natto.
At first glance, it may seem like an unexpected combination, but when you try it, the aroma of natto matches the rich flavor of the meat sauce perfectly. In particular, the elasticity of the fresh, glutinous noodles intertwines with the sauce to create a unique pasta dish that cannot be tasted anywhere else.

• Impression of the noodles: The more you bite into the noodles, the more the aroma of wheat spreads.
• Impression of the sauce: The sweetness of the meat sauce and the mildness of the natto fuse together, and it is surprisingly easy to eat without any peculiarities.
• Volume: The dish is filling and satisfying.

This dish was so perfect that it made me think "this is definitely the best pasta restaurant in the Aoyama area.

Mugikoya's Attractive Points

• Fresh noodles with a glutinous texture: Even simple menu items are exceptionally tasty.
• Unbeatable cost performance: Pasta is served at around 1,000 yen, an unbelievably low price for this area.
• A wide variety of pasta: With more than 60 different types of pasta, you can find a new flavor every time you visit.
• Easy to come in even if you are alone: The atmosphere is casual, with mainly counter seating.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Summary｜If you are looking for the best pasta in Gaienmae, "Mugikoya

Mugikoya is a famous pasta restaurant in Gaienmae that offers a variety of unique dishes such as "Meat Sauce and Natto" that can only be found here.
Once you try their fresh, glutinous noodles and reasonable prices, you will inevitably become a repeat customer. If you are looking for delicious pasta in the Aoyama/Gaienmae area, please visit Mugikoya.

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