I visited the restaurant around 1:30 pm on a regular day. When I went down the stairs to the basement, it was crowded with people. A friendly staff member guided me to my seat. About 70% of the seats were filled, but the turnover was fast. The lunch menu was very extensive, making it hard to choose, but I decided on the recommended pasta, the "Seafood Tomato Cream Spaghetti," and called the staff over. When they said, "You can have a large serving for free!" I reflexively said, "Yes, please." Even though I didn't want to feel sleepy and wanted to watch my figure, I ended up eating it. While waiting, I looked around and saw that other menu items looked delicious too! And everyone ordered a large serving! I was excited. First, the set with iced tea and salad arrived, and shortly after, the pasta came. It looked so delicious! It was steaming hot! As the name suggests, it was packed with plenty of seafood - oysters, shrimp, squid, octopus, and clams. The pasta was cooked just right. It was delicious. I ate it all. I didn't want to leave any leftovers, but I was so full that I couldn't focus on work. Sweat and regret. Thank you for the meal.

When I went for lunch, the salad and drink were included in a set, so it was really worth it! I was in the mood for spaghetti aglio e olio, but there were 2-3 types to choose from, so I had a hard time deciding! I chose the octopus aglio e olio, and it was soft, easy to eat, and delicious!

I selected the course menu, but I found it a bit strange that there were additional charges for some items. The restaurant had outlets at every table, making it easy to enjoy a quick meal or use it as a cafe. The garlic toast was freshly baked and delicious.

I went to Pasta Mama Shinjuku store ☆.｡.:*・ The dish I ordered was ▷▶︎▷◆ Adult Bolognese ~ Warm Tamago on Top ~ (¥1,200-) *Free extra portion* Comes with salad and drink. The location is great, just a 1-minute walk from the station next to Shinjuku Sanchome Big Camera. I visited during weekday lunchtime! It's a good place for solo diners and young couples, with a wide variety of pasta options. It seems popular among women, but guys can also enjoy it without worry. The review: The dish with "Adult" in its name made me a bit worried that it might be bitter or have a strong taste, but it turned out to be delicious with a good depth of flavor. The warm tamago added a creamy touch! The noodles were perfectly cooked, not too soft nor too firm, just right. And the free extra portion is amazing, isn't it? Rin went for the regular size, which was already satisfying. The free salad and drink were a nice touch! Also, the Spicy Carbonara with black shichimi pepper was delicious too, highly recommended! It was as tasty as Aglio e Olio, really good. The variety of options keeps things interesting, so it's a great place to visit. Check it out! ★∻∹⋰⋰ ☆∻∹⋰⋰ ★∻∹⋰⋰ ☆∻∹⋰⋰★∻∹⋰⋰ ☆∻∹⋰⋰ Rin's Notes: Opening hours: Weekday lunch 11:30-16:00, Weekday dinner 16:00-22:00, Sat/Sun/Holidays 11:30-22:00, Open on Sundays, Non-smoking with smoking room available. Pasta Mama Shinjuku store 03-3352-3360, Shinjuku-ku, Shinjuku 3-29-11 Shinsei-do Building B1F. ★∻∹⋰⋰ ☆∻∹⋰⋰ ★∻∹⋰⋰ ☆∻∹⋰⋰★∻∹⋰⋰ ☆∻∹⋰⋰

Ordered item: Weekday limited lunch set - Spicy Carbonara with Black Seven Spice and Soft-Boiled Egg ¥1,046 Land Memo: Pasta Mama in the area near Shinjuku Station East Exit is a casual pasta restaurant. Established in 1996, their concept is to offer delicious pasta that is easy to enjoy. Recommended dish: Spicy Carbonara with Black Seven Spice and Soft-Boiled Egg It has a peppery and spicy taste, with a strong garlic flavor similar to Aglio e Olio. The soft-boiled egg adds a creamy texture. The lunch set includes salad and a drink, with the option for a free large serving. I enjoyed it and will definitely visit again. Recommended for: Solo dining: ✔ Workplace lunch: ✔ Friends gathering: ✔ Girls' night out: △ Date night: △ Atmosphere: The restaurant is located in the basement of a building, with a casual vibe that welcomes people of all genders and ages. Many solo diners were seen during my visit. Access: - 1-minute walk from Shinjuku Station East Exit - 1-minute walk from Shinjuku-Sanchome Station B8 Exit - 6-minute walk from Seibu-Shinjuku Station Front Exit - 6-minute walk from Shinjuku Station West Exit D2 Exit - 10-minute walk from Shinjuku-Gyoemmae Station Exit 1

I used it for a holiday lunch. All seats have outlets, and Wi2 WiFi was available. There were many types of pasta, and the spacing between seats was wide. The customer base was wide-ranging in age and gender, but there seemed to be a slightly higher number of solo female customers. I think it's a reliable restaurant that appeals to everyone.

This time, I used it for lunch. I was unsure of what to order, but this time I ordered the Saba and Aroma Vegetable Japanese-style Peperoncino (large size). The restaurant was almost full. Order details: Saba and Aroma Vegetable Japanese-style Peperoncino (large size) 1,200 yen * Set includes Saba and Aroma Vegetable Japanese-style Peperoncino, mini salad, and hot coffee. The Saba and Aroma Vegetable Japanese-style Peperoncino (large size) is a Saba (mackerel) peperoncino that you don't see often in other restaurants. It had a good balance of saltiness and a satisfying volume, with a refreshing and delicious taste. The atmosphere in the restaurant was slightly dimmed, and there seemed to be many female customers. It's a nice service that the large size is free. It's an Italian restaurant near Shinjuku Station.

Today's lunch was at Pasta Mama near the east exit of Shinjuku Station. It was my first visit, and I ordered the Spaghetti with Parma Ham and Cabbage (1,080 yen) with a free pasta upgrade. On weekdays, lunch comes with a mini salad and a drink. The saltiness of the ham and the sweetness of the cabbage complemented each other well. The flavorful soup sauce coated the pasta nicely, making it delicious. The restaurant is spacious, reasonably priced, and overall a great experience. It was delicious.

I went to a restaurant called Pasta Mama in Shinjuku Sanchome for lunch. The lunch hours go until 4:00 pm, which is quite late for lunch. The restaurant is located on the basement floor, and they have a smoking area, which is interesting because it's underground. The interior of the restaurant is quite spacious, with about 40% of the tables occupied when I arrived at 2:30 pm. It has a familiar feel to a basement family restaurant. The staff consisted of 3 female waitresses, all of whom seemed to be part-time workers, and 2 male chefs in the kitchen. These Japanese-style spaghetti specialty restaurants are becoming rare nowadays. The lunch menu ranges from 980 to 1,300 yen, with about 20 different pasta options including the "recommended pasta." Each lunch set comes with a salad, a drink, and free extra servings, making it quite a reasonable deal. The only condiment available on the table was Tabasco sauce. The salad and the ginger ale I chose were served promptly. I ordered the Tuna and Eggplant Tomato Spaghetti (980 yen) after struggling to choose from the extensive menu. The tomato sauce was slightly sweet with a hint of acidity, and had a factory-made taste but was very reliable. The eggplant portion was small, but the amount of tuna was decent. The pasta was quite thin, about 14mm in diameter. Although the pasta seemed to be on the cheaper side, the fact that you could get extra servings for free at this price point was a plus. The portion felt like it was around 150g before cooking. Sometimes, it's nice to have this kind of family restaurant-style spaghetti. It's a good place to remember when you're craving a filling plate of spaghetti.

I will have lunch at a pasta restaurant in the basement of a mixed-use building across the street from Isetan Shinjuku Sanchome. The lunchtime is quite crowded, and it's a bit uncomfortable for solo diners, but I was shown to a table and started looking at the lunch menu. I was intrigued by the seasonal dish, Sakura shrimp and Miura Peninsula vegetables Peperoncino, and ordered the large serving for 1080 yen from a female staff member. Soon, my drink, Oolong tea, and salad were served, which were included in the price, so it felt like a good deal. As for the pasta, the red color of the Sakura shrimp caught my eye, making me wonder if it was tomato-based, but it was definitely Peperoncino. It also had zucchini, leafy greens, and sliced radish, which added a nice twist to the dish. Why is pasta eaten out so delicious, I wonder? It must be because it's made by professionals in a professional kitchen. I could feel the generous portion of the large serving later, and overall, it was a satisfying lunch.

"Saba and aromatic vegetables Japanese-style peperoncino pasta" for ¥1,200. It's a place where you can easily go alone. I wanted to try their original mackerel pasta, so I ordered it. The oil pasta with mackerel seems good for your health. The plate is cute. The taste is strong, but the spiciness of garlic and chili is gentle. There was plenty of mackerel, so I was satisfied. The retro atmosphere inside is nice, and they also offer a good value petit course menu. It's a fun place to enjoy drinking alcohol as well."

Two men welcomed me when I entered the restaurant before noon in April 2021. I was a bit surprised because I had the image that an older woman would be in charge of the hall from the name of the restaurant. After that, two female staff who seemed to start working at noon took care of the hall. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was calm and not bad. Following the house rules of a new restaurant, I ordered the first item on the menu, but since it was a pasta restaurant, all the menu items were pasta, so I was a little hesitant. I chose the recommended pasta dish, "Shrimp and Miura Vegetables Aglio e Olio." It came with a salad and a drink for 1,080 yen. First, a salad and iced coffee were served. The salad was dressed with French dressing and was reasonably tasty, but it would have been better with a vegetable-rich Italian dressing. The pasta arrived in 7 minutes after ordering. It seemed to be 1.6mm spaghetti. The serving time felt fast for spaghetti. DeCecco or Barilla spaghetti that I use at home usually takes about 7 minutes to cook, so the spaghetti they used here might be different. I immediately tried a forkful from the center. It was not al dente, but it was the right texture, not too soft or too firm. Personally, I would have preferred a bit more garlic flavor in the aglio e olio, but if this is the restaurant's style, then it's fine. The vegetables were crunchy, and the red core radish was soft. It was my first time having sweet potato in pasta, but the firm way it was cooked was good. The shrimp, although small, were well-prepared with no unpleasant texture. Everything seemed to be done properly. Since the pasta was delicious, I had high hopes for dessert and ordered the tiramisu for 600 yen. It had a lot of cocoa powder, making it quite bitter, but the chocolate sauce and whipped cream balanced out the bitterness, creating a nice harmony. It was a delicious tiramisu. Thank you for the meal.

20:30, Shinjuku. Once again, pressed for time, I headed to a pasta restaurant in an underground store in a back alley of Sanchome. It's located on the right-hand side after turning right at Karakan on the way from the East Exit towards Isetan. The restaurant was about 80% full. There were mostly groups of 1-3 customers, with about a third being solo diners. I ordered the Japanese-style peperoncino with mackerel and aromatic vegetables (1188 yen) and it was served in less than 10 minutes. The noodles were about 1.4mm thin. It was oily, but not very flavorful. Overall, it's a convenient place when you just want to quickly eat some pasta.

After work, I stopped by Shinjuku and felt like having carbonara, so I decided to visit this restaurant. I thought I had searched for a place that is easy for solo diners, but as I looked around, there were no solo customers, just groups of people or couples. I felt a bit out of place, but the atmosphere was not bad, so dining alone was fine. I ordered the carbonara, specifically the black seven spice carbonara. It was ready in less than 10 minutes. At first glance, it looked like a regular carbonara with bacon, egg, and sauce, but upon closer inspection, the sauce was light and there were green onions. The taste was quite surprising, with a slightly Japanese twist. I couldn't tell what exactly was in it as I'm not an expert, but it had a flavor similar to bagna cauda or tonkotsu ramen. It had a good balance of the black seven spice flavor and a bit of spiciness. While carbonara usually includes cheese, this one had none. It was different from what I expected, but I found it interesting in its own way.

The lunch set comes with a mini salad and a drink, and you can get a large portion for free. The noodles are thick and the flavor is rich with lots of garlic. It's a great place for when you're in the mood for hearty spaghetti with plenty of ingredients. You'll definitely leave feeling full.

There are many ramen and soba shops, but I think there are few pasta specialty restaurants. Personally, I like pasta specialty restaurants because I can relax and it's easy for a woman to enter alone, so even if it's over 1000 yen, I feel like using it. In the area near Shinjuku East Exit to Sanchome, where various restaurants are crowded, there are surprisingly few places where you can enter alone, and the streets are also cluttered, so if you don't enter immediately, you might end up thinking, "Where was that again?" Pasta Mama is exactly such a place. Oh, there are pasta menus displayed outside, so it's easy to order, and it feels light-hearted. When you enter the store, the interior is surprisingly spacious with a deep depth, giving a cave-like feeling. There are also some secluded seats, but the basic seating is open. By the way, at the time I visited, both the staff and the customers were very young. I felt like I was in a larger version of an Italian mama's place. Maybe it's just me. Since there is no bell, you have to raise your hand or call out, but well... whether they are not looking, busy, or busy chatting... well, they are young, so it's understandable, I scold myself. Lunch is available until 4 pm, which is convenient, and even if it overlaps with dinner time, it's very helpful that you can order just pasta. There are over 15 types of pasta such as cream, oil, tomato, and original, priced around 1000 yen. Large servings are free, and it comes with a drink and salad. The best part is that you can add toppings for 100-150 yen. I ordered mushroom topping on my spicy spaghetti with zucchini and eggplant. It seems to be smoking allowed, and smoke comes from all directions. That's unavoidable. I ordered coffee after the meal, and first came the salad. It's bite-sized but refreshing and delicious. The pasta had a rich tomato flavor with chunks of eggplant and mushrooms. However, the noodles were a bit softer and mushier than expected, giving a feeling of pasta that has been overcooked at home. Well, when it gets busy, even if the kitchen cooks the noodles properly, if the waitstaff is overwhelmed, it can end up like that, I guess. The price goes over 1000 yen when you add toppings, which was a bit of a downside. It would have been fine if it was really cheap. Even though it was close to 4 pm, many people were still being seated, and the large space makes it comfortable to stay. It's recommended for when you want to casually eat pasta.

After work, I went to have dinner alone at a restaurant I like. It's located across from Big Camera, so whenever I pass by, I feel like eating there! The stairs leading down to the restaurant are narrow at first, which can be a bit intimidating, but once inside, the place is quite spacious and has a trendy atmosphere. There are also many tables for two, making it easy for solo diners like myself. I always feel a bit guilty when I'm seated at a four-person table alone, but that's not a concern at this restaurant (laughs). The customers are a mix of people - solo female diners like me, groups of two girls, and salarymen stopping by after work. It's not completely full, but about 80% occupied. Today, I was in the mood for something tomato-based! I was tempted by the eggplant and tuna tomato spaghetti, but in the end, I decided on the bacon spicy tomato spaghetti. It arrived promptly and the taste was hearty! It had a strong garlic flavor and was very satisfying. Sometimes, you just crave this kind of spaghetti, right? I quickly finished my meal and left, but they also offer dessert and drink sets, so it seems like a great place for a chat with friends. It could also be a good spot for a casual drink, like the group of three salarymen next to me. It's that kind of place!

On Sunday at lunchtime, my family came here to eat pasta! We tried various places but everywhere was too crowded to get in at lunchtime on weekends... However, we were able to get in here without waiting! The restaurant is long and narrow, making it quite difficult to enter with a stroller... But it seems they can hold strollers at the entrance! I really wanted to eat the octopus and chili pepper peperoncino, so I ordered that, while my husband ordered the creamy Genovese pasta. The peperoncino had more soup than I had imagined, almost like a soup pasta. The flavor was very delicious with a strong garlic taste!! My husband's pasta was rich and creamy, also very tasty! The staff saw us off properly when we left, and we went home satisfied and full! We will definitely come back!

Lunchtime until 4:00 pm is great with the Seafood Genovese, and it's even better because you can get a free large serving. The lunch set comes with a soft drink and a mini salad, although the salad is really tiny. The spaghetti is indeed a large portion, almost like two servings. The taste is good, with a strong garlic flavor and plenty of seafood. Personally, I wish the Genovese sauce had a bit more kick, but that's just a matter of preference. The entrance is a bit old and dark, and the staff members eat their meals in their uniforms right in the middle of the dining area, giving it a bit of a retro feel. It might not be the best place for dinner, but I would definitely come back for lunch!

The pasta and sauce at this hole-in-the-wall place are delicious! The porcini cream sauce really highlights the aroma of the mushrooms without being overpowering. The staff is attentive and efficient, despite the bustling atmosphere. I hope this hidden gem in the basement of an old building in the midst of Shinjuku's revival continues to thrive.