Been wanting to stop by for a while and I'm so glad I did! I think they moved from Sawtelle down to El Segundo. Everything was delicious. Would recommend getting a reservation or going early. We went around 5:30 and there was already a wait building. There's street parking but nearby public lots. read more

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It's pasta that uses Japanese inspired flavors and ingredients. If no one told me it was Japanese fusion id think it was just an Italian place. Everything was good though. Made fresh to order and portions were pretty big for italian. Pricing was very reasonable with everything under $25. Lots of street parking and they do take reservations. The downside is that there was no AC. It was so hot and muggy inside. Definitely need to do something about that to make the experience more enjoyable. read more

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Came for DineLa and it was a good experience. The service was friendly and fast. There's indoor and outdoor seating. It's medium sized space on Main Street in downtown El Segundo. Street parking only which isn't too bad. There's no air conditioning inside which made it very uncomfortable at first. Especially since it's been so hot and humid. It was very stuffy at first inside. It eventually cooled down. The food is very good yet is much more Italian than it is Japanese. The salad is basically a Cesar salad and the soup was good but didn't taste Japanese at all. The Napolitan pasta and Uni Truffle pasta were freshly prepared and very good portions. The Japanese influence is very slight. read more

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Japanese inspired Italian comfort food. That's how I describe Unico and I'm sticking with it. This was another DineLA stop for me on this month's Restaurant week. It's located on Main which if you know the area, it's street parking or lots back behind the businesses. I've also parked on the residential cross streets before - and I love that it's free. There are time restrictions so read the signs. On Main, it's two hours free, until 6PM. So, I was golden as I got there just before 5. Walked in, no reservations. I thought I might be in trouble because the outdoor seating was packed. But I guess no one wanted to sit indoors as I had the pick of the place. Well, kinda - party of one so he gave me a choice of the two seaters. Saving the larger tables for larger number parties. Service was excellent. Between the team of three, they worked in unison - attentive, friendly and efficient. At one point, I almost felt like they were keeping an eye out on me because I was like royalty. But don't get me wrong - they're weren't hovering like pests. Service was just great! And the food. The food. I opted for the DineLA menu but of course added more items and drinks too. Off the DineLA menu: Salad | Garlic Bread | Yuzu Peperoncini Added: Koji Cauliflower Soup | Jidori Chicken | 2 Beers The salad and bread were ok. I liked the chicken and soup. Really enjoyed the pasta. Other than the beer and pasta, the meal didn't seem Japanese inspired to me as far as flavors go. But still enjoyed dinner enough that I'd go back even if it's not for DineLA. Other pasta dishes I'd want to try as I really liked the one I ordered. read more

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Unico pasta opened up a second location in El Segundo, and it's nice that it's near LAX so anytime we are dropping someone off at the airport, we can go here and have a meal before going to LAX. Uni pasta is the main reason we are trying Unico Tokyo Pasta and also to see how vlose their Uni pasta is to our favorite Japanese pasta in cypress California. My son's and I each ordered a different dish to be able to try out other flavors. Besides the Uni Cream, we also ordered curry Bolognaise and the Mentaiko Pasta. They were all good, however the Uni cream was a little dry, but still had great taste. The Mentaiko and Curry Bolognais were full of flavor. We wanted dessert, but they were out of the strawberry cheesecake so a little disappointed, but it gives us a reason to comeback and try other dishes. Worth coming back and trying other pasta dishes. Our server was really good and very helpful. The restaurant is quite small but they have outdoor seating if you are interested. read more

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Summary: Great vibes, service, and food. The pasta is also dente and the prices are reasonable. Highly recommend the Spicy Vodka. Our first visit here was on Monday evening. It was not super crowded, but there were a number of tables occupied. Reservations are recommended (just in case), but they have an online waitlist. Our server Jonathan introduced himself and helped us select a wine by letting us sample all three of the reds. We ended up choosing the Raeburn Pinot Noir. We also asked a number of questions about various dishes, which he was very helpful answering, then made our selections. Caprese - Really tasty and well-balanced. The tomatoes and cheese were excellently paired with the light touch of honey being a nice note. Garlic bread - Great textures, but needed a little saltiness. The Caprese worked well on top. Yuzu Pepperoncino - Quite tasty, with excellently textured pasta. The pancetta was a bit fatty and not crispy enough, though (just our opinion). Spicy Vodka - The star of the night. Checked all of the boxes. Great flavor, excellent texture, nice and savory. And a good little kick. Highly recommend a visit to this new location. read more

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My favorite Japanese pasta on the west side! Amazing Al dente pasta with great flavor. They've even now included lunch specials. Personal favorite is the chicken shisolico which is their take on pesto. They also do an exceptional uni pasta I highly recommend if that's your jam. I'll have to increase how much I work out now that they've opened a spot less than 15 minutes from me! read more

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Came in for solo dining during the soft opening - food, service, and ambiance were great! This was my first time trying the food and I had a lovely evening. Was in the mood for a red sauce pasta and asked my waitress for recommendations on what would pair well. Staff was very friendly and informed me they make everything in house (aside from the noodles) The Napolitan Pasta was hearty and paired well with the Tabasco (I'd eat half with and half without to experience both!) The Ganache was very rich, chocolatey, and came out warm. The crunchy cereal on top was a great addition - great for someone with a sweet tooth but would recommend sharing! Overall great experience and glad to see they joined the El Segundo neighborhood :) Will be going back to try their specialty pastas - looked/smelled very good! read more

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Came here before the BTS concert and had a great experience! The portions were huge and definitely worth it. We sat outside, and the weather was perfect, so the outdoor seating was really enjoyable. We tried the uni pasta, Bolognese, and pesto, and everything was delicious. The uni pasta was especially unique and flavorful. Great spot to grab a filling meal before the concert. Would definitely come back! read more

Open! Open! Open! Soft opening until Wednesday the 22nd. Taka (owner), Marifel (manager), and Emily (waitress) will take excellent care of you. Japanese twist on pasta , very interesting concept. This is there second location, first one in El Segundo. Right on Main Street, free street parking and and an easy walking street. Emily will fully explain the menu and help you make the right choice. Beer and wine available, free refills on soft drinks, good deal. Happy hour Monday to Friday, both drink and food items. Some great choices. So many interesting choices, sea urchin, curry bolognese, cod Caviar sauce, garlic shrimp , etc. Read the menu carefully and pick something to share. Enjoy! read more

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Welcome to El Segundo, Unico Tokyo Pasta! We've been to your Redondo Beach location several times over the years, and it's become one of our favorite pasta spots because of its unique Japanese influence. We stopped by today during the first day of the soft opening, and we're happy to say the food is just as delicious as we remembered. Our favorite is the mentaiko cream pasta--it's one of those dishes we always find ourselves craving. We've also tried the garlic salmon pasta and the yuzu pasta, and each one has its own unique flavor profile. It's such a refreshing change from the traditional Italian pasta you'll find elsewhere. And don't forget the house made desserts: a warm chocolate, a cheesecake, and Japanese pudding all served in jars. The restaurant has been beautifully updated, creating a warm, modern space, and the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. You can tell they're excited to be part of the El Segundo community. If you're looking for something a little different that's still comforting, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, give Unico Tokyo Pasta a try. We can't wait to come back and work our way through the rest of the menu. Congratulations on the new location, and welcome to El Segundo! read more

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First time here and the service was amazing and the staff were so friendly. The food was delicious and I came after work. The ambiance feels like home and casual. read more

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Great place! A fusion of Japanese and Italian Cuisione. Service was great. They're attentive. The Mentaiko pasta was tasty and flavorful! It was yummy. The servers were nice and attentive. We ate outside and the weather was nice. The inside is small and felt a little stuffy so we chose outside. The servings are definitely just enough for one person. The menu is pretty limited to Pasta and just a little bit of other options. Overall would recommend for good pasta. I think they need to make their own pasta to really elevate the experience. read more

Unico Tokyo Pasta - Bolognese - Japanese Near Me - El Segundo, California

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Had a delightful curry bolognese. It was surprisingly well portioned but didn't feel overfull when I wiped the plate clean! It was nice out so enjoyed the people watching and nice tables outside. Great service too. Will be back! read more

Unico Tokyo Pasta - Curry bolognese - Japanese Near Me - El Segundo, California

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Today my husband, our 7-year-old, and I checked out Unico Tokyo Pasta in El Segundo, and it was honestly such a good experience. Right from the start, the service was on point--the staff was super attentive and everything came out incredibly fast. The vibe inside was great too; it had a nice, lively buzz without feeling packed or claustrophobic, which was a really refreshing change of pace for that area. They had so many options on the menu, including some really unusual Japanese fusion combinations that I can't wait to try next time. It is also surprisingly family-friendly, and our kid absolutely loved the salad and the kids' Alfredo pasta with chicken. Everything tasted great, and when the bill came, the prices felt totally fair for such a good meal. read more

The food here is really good! It is similar to the location in redondo beach. Service was really good, staff are really friendly. It was a Friday night, and it was pretty hot in the indoor seating area. Recommend the curry bolognese. read more

Unico Tokyo Pasta - Curry bolognese - Japanese Near Me - El Segundo, California

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So good - got the mentaiko pasta and napolitan. I've been in redondo beach but SOOO glad they opened one in el Segundo. read more

Unico Tokyo Pasta - Mentaiko and napolitan - Japanese Near Me - El Segundo, California

Found a great new restaurant in El Segundo Ca. Called Unico Tokyo Pasta Amazing taste big portions the Stracciatella incredible. sat outside great atmosphere met the owner all I can say great guy excellent chef. New place to hang out. read more

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Excellent food, great service! We had four different dishes and all were delicious portion sizes were good too. I needed a to-goo box read more

We went during their soft opening at dinnertime and were seated right away. The restaurant is super cute with a chill ambiance. The food was amazing! We had the salad, cauliflower soup, shrimp confit, and mentaiko pasta, and everything was absolutely delicious. Everyone was incredibly friendly, including the owner, who stopped by to check on us. He was so kind! The food was so good that we'll definitely be back. We also can't wait to check out Japonica, Unico's sister restaurant just down the street. read more

A great addition to Main Street, El Segundo. Lots of combinations and different flavors. I would describe it as 75% Italian, 25% Japanese. The service is nice, and the ambiance is great whether you're inside or outside. Probably not ideal for young kids, but great for dates, meetings, friend meetups, and all that good stuff. Hope they continue to stay busy and delicious. read more

We ordered the Mentaiko pasta and garlic chicken pasta. The Mentaiko pasta was honestly one of the best I've ever had, both in the U.S. and Japan! The staff were really friendly and gave us some great recommendations and explanations about the menu. It was a pretty warm day, and we were seated in the back with no AC, just fans... but the ice-cold beer helped Overall, we had a great time and will definitely be back soon! read more

Came in with a reservation and was sat right away. We shared plates cause they are for sure shareable and we wanted to try a variety. Portions are big and everything tastes fresh and flavorful. Not pictured: yummy salad and garlic bread + lychee kamikazi. read more

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First went to the Redondo location and absolutely loved it. They are doing a soft launch in El Segundo and as always great service and delicious food. The owner was also very social with customers and greeting them and just being grateful for their attendance. I am so happy this place is in town and I am very excited to continue being a customer. The locations they have are very well decorated and very clean. read more

We went there a week ago. I dont see the big draw. ITS JUST NOODLES. A bit of sauce and a few shavings of a vegetable. We go to many restaurants and this one just didn't cut it. It no big deal !!!! Save your money..... read more

So excited Unico opened in el segundo, as i've always wanted to visit the redondo location. ordered Dine LA menu (though would've come anyway now close by) and got the Uni truffle pasta for the main. Absolutely delicious !!! Sat outside and loved the perfect blend of outdoor breeze and warmth. This summer has been particularly warm but perfect as night falls for al fresco dining. Server was attentive and on point- thank you! They were quite busy and I noticed food came out in batches which could be perceived as a delay depending on when you placed your order, but i was super happy with the timing of the meal from salad to soup to main. We will definitely be returning. in terms of fusion, i see it as 75% Italian with 25% japanese or glistened with Japanese flair. Love this new place, i will always miss Chef Hannes which preceded Unico, but their quality, passion and love for creating a memorable dining experience pays homage to the kitchen that housed the space previously for many years. read more

Saw that this spot opened recently and happened to stop by during Dine LA week. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. We got the $25 3-course special, which included a salad, garlic bread, and pasta. For our mains, we ordered the Curry Bolognese and the Mentaiko pastas. Both were solid but we liked the Mentaiko more just wished it included a protein like chicken or shrimp. Nice location and friendly staff but the food didn't stand out to us. read more

Unico Tokyo Pasta - Japanese Near Me - El Segundo, California

First of all - friendly. Second - super fresh ice tea. We are here for the Dine LA thing and wow. The price was $25 and the food portions were great. Everything tasted fresh and tasty. We sat outside. They have a cover and little walls that separate you from the street. It was a perfect Sunday treat. read more

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I wanted to like it, but unfortunately it was very underwhelming. The food took 30+ minutes to get and it was not worth the price or wait. The sauces were not well seasoned and the pasta did not taste fresh. read more

When Unico Tokyo Pasta opened, I was very curious, as pasta presented through the Japanese kitchen can be very enjoyable if thought through. But their first location in South Redondo Beach/South Torrance was quite far from me so I never ended up going. They recently appeared on yelp when searching for dinner recs close by, but in El Segundo, so off we went. Their second location is in Downtown El Segundo on Main Street, about a block north of Grand. Their servers are very inviting and eager to accommodate the guests. The interior has a homey feel that's pretty basic with a lot of 4-tops - perfectly suitable for having a casual pasta meal. We ordered two salads (their spin on caprese was tasty) garlic toast, the mentaiko pasta and yuzu peperoncino pasta. We enjoyed everything as I hoped. The riffs on Italian - mentaiko for bottarga, yuzu and shiso chiffonade for lemon pepper and basil are the little nudges that are just enough to push the lines enough to make the dishes fun and tasty but still nodding to Italian cuisine. This location offers beer/wine/sake options and is still in "soft opening" mode. We definitely enjoyed our meal and plan on returning soon. read more

An amazing soft opening Enjoyed outside seating with an attentive server. Delicious pasta with a Japanese influence. It's a welcome addition to El Segundo's Main Street and I can't wait to go back. Thank you to Marifel and Takashi for their kindness in making sure I was happy with my meal ! Unico read more

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As I'm writing this review, I'm currently sitting in Unico. Their food is sooo good it reminded me that life is good. I'll be skipping out of here with my partner :D Freaking AA+ on the food and drinks!! read more

So glad they opened a new location here in El Segundo! Great food as always, I love the Mentaiko pasta. Tried the desserts too, and they were delicious! Definitely a must-try. read more

Very nice experience. The modern trattoria ambiance is curated with a lot of care - that observation certainly wasn't hurt when I saw some Japanese handymen finishing up some of the outdoor furnishings for the restaurant in an organized and considerate manner. The food is pretty much what I would expect of a modern Japanese take on pasta, and here it's done really quite well. Everything I've had here so far is quite good, with the Yuzu Pepperoncini pasta and being a real highlight; meanwhile the shrimp confit (surprisingly good value for what it is), garlic bread (on the sweeter, fully-cooked side of garlic tastes), lunch-menu mentai shrimp sando (pricey for its size, but has a gorgeous taste profile with fish roe mixed into the remoulade-ish sauce), and even their small Unico salad (simple Caesar-style) were remarkable. The bread used throughout the menu has the texture / mouthfeel of a softer ciabatta; the exterior crust almost looks like a pita's. The staff were attentive and pleasant during the two times I have been here. They have rotating price specials on weekdays from 11am-6pm if you happen to eat here before the evening dining hours. Overall, this place stands proud alongside similar Japanese-style pasta places like the Redondo Beach location and Pasta e Pasta in Cerritos. With all said, I do look forward to giving this place my regular repeat business. Gluten-free noodles is an option for the pastas I believe, for those who need to make this a consideration in their diet. read more

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Food exceeded our expectations. Pasta cooked perfectly Al dente. Service was a pleasure. Sidewalk seating in Gundo always pleasant. I do recommend. read more

Great menu. Delicious food. Good service. Reasonable prices. It's a very popular place, so get reservations.

Awesome food and service... had garlic salmon !!! 10 out of 10 !!!! Will surely return next time we are in Los Angeles

Our party of 4 recently dined at the newly opened "Unico Tokyo Pasta" restaurant in El Segundo, CA and it exceeded our expectations. It offers a unique fusion of Japanese-Italian cuisine and we each sampled a different dish: Unico Bolognese, Curry Bolognese, Chicken Alfredo and Chicken Shisolico. They were rich and flavorful and cooked just right. Our server was professional, attentive and friendly. The warm atmosphere made it a wonderful spot for a relaxing and enjoyable evening. We can't wait to return and try some of their other specialties! read more

Food poisoning. My cousin and I went there yesterday and their noodles were pre-cooked(saw it walking pass the kitchen on the way to the restroom). Cousin had the Uni shrimp and I had the Curry noodle dish. Noodles were harder than I would have enjoyed. The garlic bread was smothered with olive oil. Never again. read more

Horrible service. We waited over an hour to get our food. The waitress did not apologize that they forgot our order. We would never return to this restaurant. read more