Tokyo Tarako Spaghetti: A Unique Ikebukuro Restaurant Serving Salmon Roe Pasta Like Ochazuke

Tokyo Tarako Spaghetti is a must-visit for mentaiko lovers! Enjoy chewy fresh noodles, popping flying fish roe and salmon roe, and warm broth! Initially, it's pasta, but later you can enjoy it like ochazuke, making it an impressive combination. 🍝 Recommended Menu • Smoked Salmon Spaghetti Set ¥1529 Mentaiko Salmon Dashi Spaghetti A new combination of Japanese-style pasta and ochazuke with grilled salmon and savory mentaiko! The grilled salmon is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. After eating the noodles, transfer some to a small plate, pour warm broth over it, and enjoy it like ochazuke. The chewy noodles and the rich broth create a completely new experience. ✔️ Flavor of Grilled Salmon: Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside ✔️ Chewy Fresh Noodles: Unlike regular dried noodles, they have a springy and chewy texture that remains enjoyable from start to finish ✔️ Perfect Fusion of Japanese and Western Cuisine: Enjoy it as pasta first, then as ochazuke with broth, experiencing two flavors in one! ✔️ Harmony with Broth: The savory and rich flavor of the salmon blends perfectly with the broth • Mentaiko Cream Pasta ¥1199 White Miso and Soy Milk Mentaiko Cream The mentaiko cream sauce transforms into a mild soy milk cream! The mentaiko cream sauce, made with a soy milk base, is rich yet mild and not overwhelming. Unlike typical cream pasta, the unique smoothness of soy milk blends well with the mentaiko, giving it a savory yet light taste. The intense flavor of mentaiko stands out in the soy milk cream, offering a unique pasta experience. In addition to the wide noodles, there are rice crackers like nurungji in the pot, which soak up the cream sauce, making it rich and enjoyable. ✔️ Smooth Soy Milk Cream: A lighter cream sauce compared to traditional cream pasta ✔️ Flavor of Mentaiko: The savory taste of mentaiko blends well with the soy milk cream, enhancing the umami ✔️ Light Cream Pasta: Much lighter than regular cream pasta, making it easy to enjoy until the end ✨ Tips 🌿 Beware of Shiso (Perilla Leaves)! It's a herb-like vegetable commonly eaten by Japanese, but its strong flavor may not be to everyone's taste. If you don't like strong flavors like cilantro, you can request to have it removed by saying, 'Shiso nuki de onegaishimasu (しそ抜きでお願いします).' 💛 Combination of Flying Fish Roe and Salmon Roe In Japan, large salmon roe (ikura) is commonly used, but here they use both flying fish roe and salmon roe, making the texture even richer. The popping sensation of the flying fish roe adds to the fun of eating! 🍝 Chain Stores Besides the Ikebukuro branch, there are also branches in Shibuya, Omotesando, Kichijoji, etc., so it's recommended to eat while exploring the area. 📍 Location: 〒171-0022 Tokyo, Toshima City, Minamiikebukuro, 2 Chome−27−3 Daiichi Aoki Building 1st and 2nd floors ⏰ Business Hours: 11:00-23:00 (Last Order 22:00) 🚃 Nearest Station: 3-minute walk from JR Ikebukuro Station

Post by JUNGHA LEE | Apr 2, 2025