01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Set on the 2nd floor of a building in Higashi-nihombashi, Tomato Kujira serves house-made fresh pasta with firm bite and a noticeably springy chew. Thick strands hold up well against dense, coating sauces, giving each dish satisfying weight.
The menu features a wide selection of sauces to suit different moods. A long-standing fixture is the aubergine and bacon arrabbiata, where thick cuts of aubergine and bacon bring substance to a bright tomato base; diners can adjust the heat to taste using self-service spices and oils. For richer profiles, there is a prawn and broccoli tomato cream layered with shellfish sweetness, alongside lighter alternatives such as vegetable-laden aglio e olio pepperoncino or Japanese-style dashi-soy sauce preparations.
At midday, the homemade pasta lunch comes as a set with a drink, including coffee, tea, and a refreshing honey lemonade. Orders are placed via a ticket vending machine that accepts cash only. With quick kitchen turnaround and seating well suited to solo diners, it is a dependable spot for a swift, filling plate of pasta in the neighbourhood.
