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    Pasta Stories

    4.4 (81 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Avocado, yam, and tuna
    Noba N.

    Pasta Stories is a relatively new pasta place that opened inside of Tokyo Central Specialty Market on PCH. Their pricing is super affordable! Especially their napolitan/tarako pastas are under $10! I have tried their tarako pasta and it was a solid choice. I went back a month later and tried their avocado, yam, and tuna pasta. That was AMAZING! They make a peperoncino, and in a separate bowl give you some cut up yam, tuna, avocado and mix in with your peperoncino. It was super delicious. It said they only serve like 10 plates a day. I felt lucky to be able to order it. I'm excited to try their other options in the future!

    Alice H.

    I saw this place on Yelp and it looked good but I had no idea it was a restaurant at the food court inside Tokyo central. I already forgot the names of the pastas I got... oops. The one w salmon was not very good. I didn't know it wouldn't have sauce and it tasted very bland to me. The one w the sauce was pretty good but I don't know if I just wasn't hungry, it didn't smack. I just feel like it looks better than it tastes. i don't think ill try this place again tbh :/

    "Iwate" Mushroom Spaghetti
    Melanie G.

    Came here on a weekend at lunch time and it wasn't too busy! The food does take a little bit to come out but that's because it's made fresh, so I appreciate that I got the Iwate dish, which is angel hair with 2 kinds of mushrooms and spinach in a soy and butter sauce. It might not look like a big portion but they do give a good amount (especially for $13) that can definitely be eaten over 2 meals. The sauce was simple but deliciously savory and not too heavy! The vegetables were cooked well and good additions to the dish. It's nothing extraordinary but it's not a traditional pasta and most of all, it's good and sometimes you just need that. I also really appreciate that they take food allergies seriously here!

    Pescatore
    Julia H.

    Came here on a Saturday morning. Wait did the food was than 10 minutes. Got the following pasta 1. Hokkaido cream sauce 3. Osaka wagyu beef meat spaghetti 3. Ehime seafood pasta 4. Ehime 2 pescatore The best one was probably the Ehime 2. The Osaka and seafod pasta were about the same. Don't think the wagyu part made any difference if it were just regular meat. Added some salt to the Hokkaido cream pasta which made it better but was not a favorite. Liked the side salad. Overall there was too much pasta noodle and needed more sauce. Service was great. A bit too far for me to come here again.

    "Yokohama" Napolitan Spaghtti
    Michael T.

    Went here in the afternoon on a Sunday for lunch and to also do some shopping at Tokyo Central. The staff were friendly and also very helpful especially when it came to food allergies which I appreciate a lot. I ordered the Yokohama which was very tasty! It had a nice sweet and savory tomato sauce and had a nice kick to it as well. The noodles were also cooked well and had a nice texture to them. The portion sizes that they gave were pretty good as well! I also enjoyed the mushrooms and sausages that were in the spaghetti as well!

    Matcha Cream Pasta $16
    Jeanne P.

    I was skeptical about visiting this place due to the marketing, but the reviews and appealing photos convinced me to go. I went the same day I had carbs for lunch--a double-carb day. I've been to a couple of Japanese pasta specialty stores in LA and a few in Japan prior to my visit. I ordered the matcha cream pasta for $16, and I was impressed! I received my order fresh and piping hot. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to taste the matcha. It tasted more like basil pesto, but it was still good. The price is reasonable compared to competitors in LA, and I love how it's casual and how you don't need to sit in a restaurant to eat quality food like this. Service was decent. You order on a kiosk and will receive your order within 10-15 minutes. They had some dessert items missing, but it was ok since I wasn't thinking of getting any anyway. So far, I have a great impression. Looking forward to my next visit to try the other items! Hopefully desserts will be available then as well!

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    Beto R.

    Stopped by Tokyo Central food court for a quick lunch and decided to try Pasta Stories. After browsing through their menu board on the wall, I chose Kyoto Matcha Cream Pasta with Chicken (extra charge for shrimp). The order was placed through the tablet stand in front of the store and it was easy and simple. The food was ready in about 15 min. The creamy sauce, reminiscent of pesto sauce, was rich and flavorful without being excessively oily. The thin noodles were pleasantly al dente. The cheese topping added texture and flavor to the dish. The chicken pieces were soft and tender, and mushrooms complemented well with other ingredients. I just wished the presence of matcha was more noticeable since both its taste and aroma were quite subtle. The portion was good for the price. A pleasant meal overall.

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    Tram B.

    Super late review, but I highly recommend trying this place out. They cook fresh on order and have many different options. The prices are also very friendly and they give you a good portion. It's located inside Tokyo Central so you're able to take a nice walk for groceries after too! Matcha Cream Pasta - How do you not order something like this? It sounded too unique to pass up. The pasta was very creamy in texture and very light in taste so it was easy to just inhale it without feeling too heavy afterwards. There's mostly mushrooms for protein in here. Seafood Pasta - This one will give you that usual meat sauce flavor. It feels more ordinary since it's your typical pasta with seafood, which was very generous with the mussels and shrimp. Very worth the price as it gives you a lot of protein and can satisfy hunger.

    Osaka and Kyoto
    Nina W.

    I liked this place but my husband thought it was average. We got the Kyoto and Osaka. The Kyoto is better than the Osaka. It's creamy with good flavor, chicken was kind of dry and salty though. Osaka is a bit average red sauce pasta. Tip: there can be a wait so we placed an order and then went to the Tokyo Central drink section to pick our beverage :) took about 10 mins for our food to come out. Worth a try, reasonably priced. They use angel hair pasta.

    "Nagoya" Ankake Spaghetti
    Barbara A.

    Pasta was okay . Little on the dry side . Wish they would give a little bread to eat with the Pasta. Service was a little wait since they make it to order. On the expensive side . Place was clean . I would try something else next time.

    "Yokohama" Napolitan Spaghetti, "Osaka" Wagyu Beef Meat Sauce, & Combo with Salad, Panna Cotta, & Coffee     08-21-2025
    Alana M.

    Tried this new place the other night. It's located in the Food Court inside Tokyo Central. They serve Japanese-style Pastas based on cities in Japan. Some of them are unique, especially the one with Matcha Cream Sauce! After taking a quick look at the menu, we placed our order on the screen sitting on their counter. You have the option to make your pasta dish a complete meal. It adds a house salad, panna cotta dessert, and a drink. It cost $6.80 as of this review. There was a guy who was handing out a keepsake poster who guided us through the process. We chose to try the "Osaka" Wagyu Beef Meat Sauce & the "Yokohama" Nostalgic Napolitan Spaghetti. Both were so good! The sauces were very flavorful! The wait was not terribly long, but long enough that you knew they were cooking it up à la minute! Food came out piping hot, which I appreciate! The Osaka was quite tasty! It is one of the pricier dishes most likely because it has Wagyu Beef in the tomato sauce. I really loved my Yokohama pasta because it included onions, green pepper, and sausage! Hubby was even amazed that it had such a robust flavor since they use a sweet ketchup sauce! Next time I may try the intriguing Kyoto or the Okinawa. If they have the Tokyo one, that might be interesting as well. It has tuna, yam, avocado marinated with special soy sauce. It's so good to have a quick & easy yet super scrumptious & affordable dinner! We'll be back!!

    "Osaka" Wagyu Beef Meat Sauce  "Hokkaido" Cream Pasta
    Niks O.

    Super yummy! Craving Japanese pasta and decided to get Pasta Stories delivered. We got the Osaka Wagyu Beef Meat Sauce and new Hokkaido Cream Sauce with chicken. Both were balanced and delicious. I'm looking forward to trying it in person after some shopping.

    Waygu beef?
    Sam R.

    Well it says it's Waygu, but how do we know for sure? Sure tastes like my ground beef meat sauce I make at home . Noodles cooked ok, not mad about size but for $16 I can make enough for two days. Also they have you use a touch screen and if you are waiting for someone ahead of you who does t know what's up it seems like days. When did we stop wanting interactions which each other. Probably won't be back Ciao!

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    Very convenient location inside Tokyo central. I got the pepperoncino spaghetti with salmon with was good. May need to come back to try more

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    Ask the Community - Pasta Stories

    Do they have gluten free pasta?

    Will they be open on Christmas Day?

    I phoned them today 11/15 and they were not yet sure about their Thanksgiving or Xmas hours but said yes they will be open with a short day.

    Are there vegan options?

    Yes!!!

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    Quality Seafood

    Quality Seafood

    3.9
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    3.4 mi
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    Quality Seafood is one of those places we keep coming back to because the seafood is always fresh,…read moreflavorful, and consistently delicious. This time I brought my wife and sister-in-law, and they both absolutely loved it. We ordered the Jumbo Seafood Platter, and while it's definitely on the pricey side, it's worth every penny. The variety, freshness, and portion size make it perfect for sharing. The fish tacos were another highlight--crispy, flavorful, and cooked just right. The best part? Pairing it all with a cold beer while watching the sunset over the harbor. It made for the perfect evening. After dinner, we took a relaxing stroll along the pier to end the night, and it couldn't have been a better way to wrap up the experience. If you're looking for fresh seafood with a beautiful waterfront atmosphere, Quality Seafood is definitely worth the visit.

    Had a great experience here. The food is so tasty and the prices are great. They have a great lunch…read morespecial, great happy hour and a great Friday special too. I'm definitely going to be coming back here. The seafood is definitely great quality. Everything tasted really great. The only thing I didn't really like from what I got was the aguachile - it wasn't that good. It wasn't bad but just wasn't my favorite. I did really enjoy the fish taco and the oysters. The clam chowder was also soooo good!!! Can't wait to come back.

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    $60 worth of my own pick of clams and mussels.
    $60 worth of my own pick of clams and mussels.
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    Great American International Seafood Market

    Great American International Seafood Market

    4.7
    (97 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    Knowledgeable & friendly staff always quickly available to help, thank you!…read more Addicted to their smoked salmon, must try it! Such a well stocked & beautifully organized store - a pleasure to shop there! It was nice to see the unexpected surprises in a seafood market - the wide variety of international products as well as all of their pasta selections. Very interesting and convenient! Highly recommend!

    Great American International Seafood Market... That's a mouthful! :-)…read more What this business offers is a very nice selection of food items that revolve basically around seafood and pasta. In terms of their seafood, they have a nice selection of fresh seafood offerings. These are situated in the back of the shop in the cooler. They also have various varieties of others seafood offerings coming to you via frozen foods, in jars, cans, etc. You can also find various other items such as caviar. The shop also offers a nice selection of pastas. In association with the pasta, they offer various pasta sauces, and things like that to bring the quality of your pasta orientated meal up to that higher level. In addition to food items, they have some wines, to complement your meal. And, some various other drinks, to suit your needs. Overall, this is a very nice, well designed, and well stocked shop. If you're looking for fresh seafood, and/or pasta, and you're on the hill, this may be the place for you to get it.

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    Pasta Stories - japanese - Updated August 2026

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