In the past, it was delicious. It was delicious, but what happened? Especially the basil bread... There are various menu options including pasta, but the taste itself is better at the food court. I still feel very sad about it.

I used it for lunch this time. It's a restaurant that serves fresh pasta. I was unsure what to order, but this time I ordered the rich Ise Ebi sauce with plump prawns (large size). The restaurant was full and I had to wait. Order details: Rich Ise Ebi sauce with plump prawns (large size) drink set for 1,910 yen. I changed the order to fettuccine instead of the original pasta. The fettuccine with Ise Ebi sauce had prawns, broccoli, green onions, and black pepper on top. It was a generous portion and delicious, but some parts of the pasta were stuck together, which was a bit bothersome. It's a pasta restaurant near Yasukuni Shrine.

I visited during lunchtime. I arrived around 1 pm and had to wait outside for about 5 minutes before being seated. The famous Carbonara dish that used to be delicious and a signature item seems to have changed completely, to my surprise. Overall, I have to admit that other similar restaurants have better food quality. This restaurant is a slightly upscale pasta chain with a wide variety of menu options. I visited a different branch about 10 years ago, where Carbonara was the signature dish, but it seems to have changed now. It didn't feel like it was being promoted prominently. It's a bit of a walk from the station. The interior has many table seats and has a casual atmosphere similar to a family restaurant. This may vary depending on the branch, as the one I visited before had a more stylish semi-private setting. The spacing between tables is narrow, and it was evident that they were short-staffed. It was challenging to get the attention of the staff for ordering. The service operation in the dining area was not very good. I ordered the Carbonara for 1,310 yen as part of a value set, which came with a salad. The salad arrived in about 10 minutes, followed shortly by the pasta. The food was quite average. Overall, I found that Pomodoro Mama's pasta is tastier, the service is better, and it's more affordable. While I believe they use fresh pasta, I didn't feel the aroma or chewy texture, and the cream was lacking. The bacon was tasty, though. When I had it before, I was amazed by the Carbonara from this famous Kamakura pasta shop, with its rich cream, delicious noodles, and strong black pepper flavor. However, it seems like the Carbonara has completely changed, and it feels like a different dish now. I was surprised by how much it had changed. I doubt I will visit again, even at a different branch.

I went to Kamakura Pasta for the first time. I had the Kama Pasta Set. The pasta noodles were delicious, and the all-you-can-eat bread was fun and tasty, it was the best. I ordered the seared cod roe Japanese-style carbonara pasta, and I also enjoyed the croissants and toast.

I often see this place in town, but this was my first visit. I ordered the carbonara with all-you-can-eat bread set. I knew about the all-you-can-eat bread, but I didn't expect them to bring freshly baked bread to the table, like a churrasco style. There were many types of bread, and I couldn't finish all of them. I also changed the noodles in the carbonara to fettuccine, and enjoyed the chewy texture.

I used it for lunch. Lunch with salad and drink for 1430 yen. I was alone, so I was seated at the counter. It's a counter, but the seats are quite spacious and comfortable. The salad is pretty ordinary. It's a bit small. I changed the noodles for the pasta, but the tomato sauce is rich and satisfying. However, it's at the level of a family restaurant. I think it's a bit expensive. It would be a waste if you're not planning to stay long.

Yesterday's lunch was at "Kamakura Pasta" (Ichigaya branch). It is located along Yasukuni Street, halfway between Iidabashi Station and Ichigaya Station (photo 1). Photos 2 and 3 show the menu displayed in front of the restaurant. I arrived around 2:30 pm, skipping the usual lunch hour. However, the restaurant was quite crowded, about 70-80% full. Probably because it's a place where you can eat all the bread you want. There were office ladies, female students, couples, and families dining there. I ordered the "Thick-cut Bacon Carbonara-style Pasta" set (¥1,727), which came with salad, a drink, and all-you-can-eat bread. About 2 minutes after ordering, I was served the salad, drink, and first round of bread (photo 4). The all-you-can-eat bread was served by the staff due to COVID-19 measures. After a while (about 4-5 minutes later), the pasta arrived. By this time, I had already asked for a second round of bread (photo 5). The drink and salad were average, but the pasta and especially the bread were delicious. The bread was freshly baked and had a great texture and flavor. It was clear why this place is so popular. The wheat flavor of the bread was exceptional. I highly recommend trying the bread here. I ended up having around 15 pieces of bread in total. It was my first visit, but I left satisfied and impressed with this restaurant.

I decided to look for a restaurant in the Ichigaya area while waiting for my beloved dog to finish grooming. Since it was Sunday, many places were closed in the Kudan area. So, I aimed for a chain restaurant and ended up at Kamakura Pasta. As soon as I entered the restaurant, a staff member kindly greeted me and asked me to sanitize my hands before waiting. I was seated at a table where I could overlook Yasukuni Street and I ordered the "Ume (plum) and Mushroom Oil Pasta with Basil Flavor" set with salad and a drink, as I wanted something light and refreshing due to the heat. Unfortunately, there was no cold pasta option on the menu. The pasta arrived promptly with plenty of basil, but the taste was a bit bland. I wished it had more seasoning like salt or pepper. Despite that, I finished the meal. In the hot and sweaty summer, I would have preferred a bit more saltiness. The total cost for the Ume and Mushroom Oil Pasta with Basil Flavor, salad, and drink set was 1,474 yen. Thank you for the meal.

Visited Kamakura Pasta at Ichiguchi Intersection while waiting for my beloved dog to finish grooming. Located near the Onekuchi office area, it is also a residential area, so on Saturdays, families and students from nearby Otsuka Women's University and Kasei Gakuin Women's University stand out at this restaurant. Due to the pandemic, disinfection is done immediately upon entering. The interior is as spacious as a family restaurant. The counter seats overlook Yasukuni Street through glass, with cherry trees right in front, making it a comfortable spot for solo diners. After ordering, the salad and drink set arrived in 1-2 minutes, followed by the pasta in 5-6 minutes. They also provide a small dish for the shells. By the way, Kamakura Pasta is affiliated with the Saint Marc chain, so you can choose a set with unlimited freshly baked bread, filling the restaurant with a delightful aroma of bread. The Ebi Yariika Pescatore salad + drink set costs 1,859 yen. Thank you for the meal.

We had some errands in Iidabashi and decided to take a walk along the moat towards Ichigaya with the family. It was a beautiful day, so we enjoyed the stroll. Feeling hungry, we wanted to eat pasta and found this casual restaurant. We randomly walked in, but we all found the food to be delicious. The kids shared a large portion of carbonara, my wife ordered salmon cream pasta with fettuccine, and I had the spaghetti aglio e olio. My spaghetti was especially delicious and just the way I like it. The prices were reasonable, and we all agreed that we would come back again. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I walked from Ueno to Shinjuku for some exercise and got hungry. I decided to stop for a meal at Kamakura Pasta in Ichigaya. The restaurant was quite empty and I was seated at a spacious table. I ordered the Genovese pasta with extra noodles and the all-you-can-eat bread option. The bread was warm but not freshly baked, probably reheated frozen bread. There were about 6 different types to choose from. The pasta arrived and it was quite a generous portion. The fresh noodles were a bit too soft for my liking, and the sauce lacked a strong basil flavor, being a bit too creamy. It was easy to eat, but not my favorite.

It's great that you can enjoy freshly baked bread at this Sanmark affiliated bakery. The pasta and other appetizers were decent. Perhaps having a chain store in such a good location is aimed at attracting university students. The spacious interior was comfortable.

I didn't have much time that day, so I entered the restaurant with a casual dining mindset. I ordered a set meal of creamy spaghetti with sea urchin and salmon roe, three small bread rolls, salad, and a drink. It seemed that you could also change the pasta to fettuccine. The pasta was deliciously chewy, being fresh pasta. It was better than a family restaurant, sorry to compare. However, the sauce tasted like it was from a family restaurant, haha. I couldn't help but feel that it was a bit expensive for the price. It was rich, but the flavor was just strong, lacking the essence of sea urchin and salmon roe. But I might still use it again when I'm in a hurry. The taste is easy to imagine, in a good way!

Arrived on a cold weekend afternoon. A group of four customers were waiting outside. Although there were plenty of empty seats inside the restaurant, it seemed like they couldn't seat us because the dishes were not cleared. After waiting outside in the cold for about 15 minutes, we were finally seated inside. We were seated at the counter and placed our order, but the pasta arrived without any cutlery. There were no staff around to help. Looking around the restaurant, we saw a messy stack of cutlery cases. Did we have to get our own cutlery from there? No one explained anything to us. The pasta, despite being a pasta specialty restaurant, was not tasty at all - neither the pasta nor the sauce. The prices were high for a family restaurant. I'd prefer Royal Host. There is room for improvement in the style of customer service at this restaurant, making customers wait outside for a long time in the cold even when it's not fully occupied.

The bread with a view of the cherry blossoms from the seat is freshly baked with about 10 different varieties.