Pasta Stories

I found this spot on a "hot and new" list and it completely exceeded my expectations. They were out of the wagyu, so we tried the pork ragu and the Neapolitan and both were absolutely delicious! The pasta was perfectly al dente and both dishes were incredibly flavorful and executed with precision. Located inside the Tokyo Central food court, it's a fast and easy option when you want something better than a casual spot like Unico, but don't want the full sit-down experience of a place like Spoon House. The prices are very reasonable, too. I'll definitely be back soon to try the rest of the menu!

This is a high quality Japanese style pasta restaurant located in the Tokyo Central food court. I just tried their Osaka pasta which is a beef ragu sauce with al dente angel hair pasta. They have a couple of special pastas offered each morning at a limited quantities (10). These are cooked to order so you may have a few minutes to wait if they are busy. I will try other types of pasta next time. Parking is plenty in the strip mall parking lot.

It's a pasta place in a grocery, so of course I was blown away when I got pasta better then any chain can produce. Flavor and quality was perfect on top of the interesting twist put on the dishes with Japanese region inspired ingredients. Will be going back to try the other types of pasta (the kyoto is a very good way to work into the other pasta types)

Delicious Japanese-style pasta! Reasonable prices, too! I ordered the Fukuoka (mentaiko and nori pasta), and it didn't disappoint! Great flavor, and the pasta was perfectly al dente. Friendly service, too! This restaurant inside the new PCH Tokyo Central is an excellent addition to Torrance's amazing lineup of Japanese cuisine. I look forward to trying their other pastas as well!

Average pasta with long wait times. Tried 3 pastas on 3 different occasions and the waits were always over 30 minutes even on non busy days. The service is always nice though.

Lunch with coworkers. That wagyu meat sauce on spaghetti blobbed into savory perfection. It was rich, but I did not regret a single bite. A pound felt like it was meant for two but I stayed quiet and polished it off. Got a sugar rush later so I’ll count it as a win.

Really good Japanese spaghetti spot in Tokyo Central. Ordered food, did some shopping and then sat down to some great noodles.

I never post reviews but how's this quality so good and price decent for a food court. I want to gate keep lol

So delicious Reasonable price Good staff Highly recommend I'm so happy that this store opened in Torrance.

I love the consistency of the pasta every time I go in and the service has been excellent. Although the location is in a food court, I'm not looking for much of an ambiance when I'm in a hurry.

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.

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!

this spot does pasta right! anytime i come here i lie to myself and say i will hear half but then eat the whole thing lol the matcha pasta is delicious! i also enjoy the mushroom and wagyu one. the true hack here is the COMBO is so worth it! iced latte + panna cotta. i am normally not a panna cotta girly but this one is soooo good i have gone back many times

This is a pasta counter located inside the food court at Tokyo Central. They have several different types of pastas inspired by different regions in Japan. I personally love Japanese style pastas so I was super excited to try this place. We ordered easily on the screen/kiosk at the counter and grabbed a seat at the food court. The wait wasn't too long but it wasn't super fast either. There were several people waiting but based on the wait and the steaming hot pasta, you could tell they make it fresh. I really enjoyed their Fukuoka (Hakata Mentaiko Spaghetti) and my daughter loved the Yokohama (Nostalgic Napolitan Spaghetti). The sauces were both delicious and had that Japanese flair! Prices were also very reasonable. This is a great, easy option to dine at the food court if you're planning on grocery shopping at Tokyo Central anyway. And probably the most casual and fastest way to get Japanese pasta in the South Bay compared to other sit-down restaurants like Unico Tokyo Pasta and Spoon House. Parking: easy and free in plaza lot

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.

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.

I've had this on my list to try for a while and finally did. It was delicious and such a great price for what you get! I ordered the Ehime which was a seafood pasta in tomato sauce. The noodles were Al dente, came with a lot of seafood (clams, calamari, shrimp and scallops). The clams were the best, so fresh and flavorful. I can't wait to come back to try the other pastas!

Japanese pasta in a pretty unassuming food court inside a Japanese market. Service is koisk based. Pasta was amazingly al dente and flavorful. Was very happy with the meal. Portions are closer to Japanese amount so I was still a little hungry at the end. Luckily the market has pre made food so I was able to finish it all off with some onigiri

I'm really happy they opened up a pasta place in the Tokyo Central food court! They have different types of pasta named after different cities in Japan. We got the Okinawa and Yokohama. Both were delicious. It took about 10-15 minutes for them to prepare the two orders. The Yokohama has more of a thick tomato taste to it and the Okinawa has a red wine reduction taste. I'd get both again and I wouldn't mind trying the other options too. Since they redid this food court and brought in Pasta Stories and Ramen Ginza Onodera, this place has been much MUCH more popular. They also installed two gigantic "Food Court" signs overhead lol. Before it was hard to find people in the food court, now it's hard to find seating! I'm looking forward to the next time we come back so we can try their other pasta options!

This place is inside the Tokyo central market food vendor space. I got the Fukuoka hakata mentaiko spaghetti. It was very good and clean and you can get a combo with the salad and coffee. Overall decent. Some of my friend got different pastas like the matcha cream. It was said the matcha wasn't very strong and and tasted more like pesto. The order came out at a reasonable time.

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!!

Japan is one of my all time favorite travel destinations. I feel that every city and spot has a story to tell. Whether it be a trip to Tokyo or to Iwate, each town and prefecture has their own unique story. Similar to this, Pasta Stories offers a story to tell of different towns via their pastas. Each of their pastas is inspired by the different flavors of the regions in Japan. They have ten different pastas named after a different Japanese city. Their number one seller is the Osaka. It is a Wagyu Beef Meat Sauce Spaghetti. I can't help but think they chose a red based sauce because I've seen Osaka associated with a red octopus. Though I was tempted to try the Osaka, it was the Kyoto that intrigued me. The friendly employee told me this is the most popular here in America. It is Matcha Cream Pasta with Chicken. The Matcha Cream Pasta is $15.50. Though slightly on the pricey side, I felt it was well worth it. It was wonderfully creamy. The matcha flavor was subtle but enough to give it that green tea taste. I loved the long soft and silky spaghetti noodles. Every thing came together like a perfect story! My first visit to Pasta Stories definitely had a happy ending! We were treated to their Panna Cotta dessert. Topped with pineapple, this was a wonderfully sweet touch to our meal. I enjoyed my first chapter/visit to Pasta Stories! I am excited for the next chapter where I try another pasta here. The Osaka chapter maybe next ;).

New Japanese style pasta place located in Tokyo Central on PCH. They have different kinds of spaghetti named after a city in Japan, and the pasta is the thinner style. The place kind of reminds me of Spoon by H in Gardena but just inside Tokyo Central food court and with less extensive options. They didn't yet have the tuna and Nagoya ones and said it was coming soon. Overall, very tasty & the staff were very friendly. Looks like the grand opening is on Sept 12th - go check it out!

Pasta Stories is such a great little find inside Tokyo Central in Torrance. It's in the food court, and perfect if you're shopping and want something better than fast food. Service was great - you order from a kiosk and we went around 5pm and our food came out pretty quickly. We tried the Setouchi-style seafood pasta and the Wagyu beef meat sauce spaghetti. The seafood pasta was super fresh--lots of shrimp, clams, and squid--and the sauce was light but full of flavor. The noodles were perfectly al dente, which I really appreciated. The Wagyu spaghetti was the total opposite in the best way--rich, hearty, and comforting. The meat sauce had tender bites of Wagyu which went wonderfully with the melted cheese on top. Definitely felt like an upgrade from your usual spaghetti meat sauce! They've got combo options too, so you can add soup, salad, and/or a drink to make it a full meal. We added the seasonal and matcha panna cotta, garden salad, an iced latte and iced tea. Portions are generous without being over the top, and the pricing is really fair for the quality. Both dishes were delicious, but I preferred the Wagyu meat sauce spaghetti. My daughter really enjoyed the seafood pasta and that was her favorite. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu.

It is a new place located inside Tokyo central in Torrance. They offer many selection of pasta choices. We tried the wagyu pasta and the seafood pasta. They were both made to order. It did take about 30 mins to prepare. We enjoyed both pastas. The prices are very reasonable. The portion is generous. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Definitely will come back again. Plenty of parking in the lot.

Shop is under soft opening and located inside Tokyo Central PCH. Orders are placed using the kiosk. It didn't take long for it to become ready. The price was very reasonable for the amount of food I received. I decided to take it to go instead of dine-in. There are plenty of seats inside to enjoy the food, however. The pasta tasted fresh, chewy, and light. Nothing too greasy or over seasoned. I got the cod roe pasta and Hiroshima -- a cacio e pepe w/ salmon and broccoli. I liked them both although I wish it was less oily and a bit more salty. The cod roe pasta tasted buttery. Not too fishy, which I appreciated. Hiroshima tasted light and refreshing. I wish I had some lemon to squeeze because it would have added a perfect punch / acid to tone out the flavor. I am looking forward to trying out their other pasta bowls in the future.

I grabbed some lunch from the hot plate section at Tokyo Central with my dad. When we sat down to eat I saw this new restaurant that opened in the food court. The concept was so cool. Different pastas that represented different cities in Japan. I was looking thru the different cities, Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka! Hiroshima! Yokohama, Ehime! Irate, and OKINAWA?!? Now I was intrigued. I went over to look at what the differ t offerings were. So many choices. I wanted to try the two the represented my parents. Okinawa and Ehime. In the end, I still got the Okinawan pasta (Pork Ragu Sauce Spaghetti), but my dad wanted to try the Hiroshima style pasta (Salmon Peperoncino with Lemon). I also added the Salad and Dessert set (Coffee, Salad & Panna Cottage) We didn't end up eating it then, since we had our other food, we took it home to go. My dad had his later that night, I had mine for breakfast the next day. The salad had a nice citrusy dressing with Parmesan cheese. Oh man, so good. But the star was the Okinawa Pasta. It wasn't some small ground up pieces of pork, it was the traditional marinated Okinawa pork in chunks (liberally added) to this amazing red sauce. The thin angel hair noodles absorbed the richness of the sauce. Wow! So good. Now my dad is a man of very little words, but he said the Salmon was perfectly seasons and stayed tender and flakey even after he warmed it up later that night. He said the sauce complemented the salmon, but the biggest compliment was that he would go back and have it again. I thought the seasonal Panna Cottage might be lemon, but was pleasantly surprised that it was pineapple. It wasn't too sweet or too tart. Smooth and delicious. Thank you Pasta Stories! We'll be back again soon!

I am so happy this little gem opened up in Torrance! Located in the newer Tokyo Central food court on PCH and Hawthorne (in the Best Buy plaza), I have found my new favorite place for pasta cravings. This Japanese/Italian fusion is top-tier restaurant quality food at a reasonable price. It is in a food court so don't expect the ambiance to be anything fancy. Their menu specializes in just pastas but has a few salads and desserts as well. I got the Wagyu beef meat sauce spaghetti while my sister got the wafu mushroom pasta. The Wagyu beef is tomato sauce based and the wafu mushroom is soy sauce based. We came at 7 pm so it wasn't that busy and we were able to do some snack browsing in the grocery store before the pasta was ready. The noodles were a bit thinner than regular spaghetti but they were cooked perfectly al dente. Both pastas were so flavorful and delicious in their own way - the wagyu was in ground beef form but still tender and the sauce was a little sweet and the mushrooms from the wafu were well marinated. I was a bit surprised how simple the mushroom pasta looked but it had so much flavor. I've already started planning on when I can come back to try more items on their menu because I can't wait to have it again!

Great lunch option! Located inside Tokyo Central on PCH. Cheap, good portions and delicious! I recently had the mentaiko pasta and was very happy.

Located in the Tokyo Central next to Best Buy. This Japanese pasta was good. It did take some time as it is made fresh to order. I myself had the Ehime which is the seafood pasta noodles were great tasting and al dente, the sauce was good not salty in any way. The seafood was good and complemented the dish very well. My wife had the Hiroshima which was salmon with noodles in a pesto sauce. It was alright wasn't up my alley in taste. Would I go here again? Maybe. The market has seating area to sit and enjoy your meal.

Today we tried out Pasta Stories located inside the food court at Tokyo Central at PCH and Hawthorne Blvd. The restaurant offers several different pasta dishes that are Japanese fusion dishes with traditional pasta and sauces. I tried out a seafood pasta (Ehime), and my family had the Fukuoka (Mentaiko spaghetti) and the Hiroshima (Salmon Peperoncino with lemon). They were all spaghetti based dishes and cooked perfectly al dente. The dishes were flavorful and perfectly seasoned. The prices were very reasonable and the service was friendly and helpful. They have very limited seating at this food court. We went into the market to buy drinks and onigiri rice balls. We are happy that we tried this new place out and will be back to try out other menu items.

This is a fairly new little gem inside Tokyo Central. The pastas are delicious, nicely portioned and reasonably priced! They also offer combo meals with desserts.

Simple and affordable, cooked fresh, made to order. People, this takes TIME so there's a line during the lunchtime rush , be prepared to WAIT. It's a fun menu, named for city or regional specialities. The Osaka has the best reviews so far. It's a sweet and beefy bolognese-style sauce. Fukuoka is a perfect mentaiko pasta, one only cod roe fans can appreciate. Ehime is another example of their well-balanced sauce, a thinner tomato base with an impressive selection from this tiny stall, with shrimp, calamari, mussels, and clams, all quite fresh. The Okinawa is chunks of very bland pork in unseasoned tomato sauce. I think a little salt could make all the difference. 3/4 so far, and I'm curious about the more unusual options like tuna-avocado and matcha cream.

Delicious and affordable! It's a Japanese-Italian fusion pasta place. Pasta was al dente, and the sauces tasted made from scratch. We had the pork ragu and mentaiko. 10/10 for both! They didn't skimp on the meat or the roe. Fairly quick service. Great for a casual lunch or dinner without hurting the wallet.

Saw this place in Yelp and thought I'd give it a try. It's inside the Tokyo central market next to Best Buy. I ordered the wagyu meat sauce pasta (Osaka) and the napoletan pasta (Yokohama). The wagyu meat sauce was good. Definitely not the best meat sauce in the South Bay but ok. The Yokohama pasta tasted like enchilada sauce to me, so definitely not for me. All in all, not bad but there are many better pasta options in the South Bay Torrance area. Service was great though. Very efficient and very clean.

Good Japanese style pastas Definitely would go back We got to go, so can't speak for service A little expensive

The most reasonable food court price I can find these days. $9.50 for my favorite pasta, Fukuoka Mentaiko. The temperature of the food can be hotter, but tasted good.

I am working my way down the menu. The pasta dishes are so delicious. I always look forward to coming and trying a new item.

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.

I went here about a month ago and I must say, I quite enjoyed this dish. It's located inside Tokyo central in Torrance on PCH. It's on your left when you walk into the store. Like a small food court. You order your food on the kiosk and then wait. They'll then call your name when it's done. Was given some time so I walked around a little. When I received my order, to my surprise, it was pretty good. The noodles were just right with the right bite to it, and the sauce was also just right. Not too salty, not too sweet and not too watery. I was a little disappointed though as I ordered the wagyu ragu. But it was no different from a regular ragu. But all in all, it was good. 4 out of 5

Pasta Storied is in Tokyo Central on PCH. I didn't notice it until I searched for it. It reminded me of Japan when you order your dish. You order it on the kiosk and pick it up when you get a text. The pasta was excellent. My husband loved his seafood pasta and I loved the mushroom one. We are going back to try other dishes.

My best friend wanted to go here for her birthday dinner and the food was delicious. Yes it's located inside an Asian market with 2 other food places and the markets buffet counter but its still worth coming. I had the Wagyu beef sauce spaghetti and the chocolate panna cotta for dessert. Both were delicious and filling. Everything is made fresh so it takes a bit of time but worth the wait. We did shop in the market and bought some things. If your in the area and hungry for some Asian infused spaghetti then stop by and enjoy.

I had a great experience at this pasta restaurant.. I always get the Yokohama, which is a Neapolitan dish. The service is friendly and attentive, and I especially appreciate the friendliness and warmth of the Japanese woman working there. I like the size of the noodles-- neither too large nor too thin. My pasta was al dente and very tasty. The only downside is that the pasta can be inconsistent depending on who is cooking. In my opinion, the tall older guy is the best cook. Although the prices are relatively high for a food court atmosphere and I do wish wish the portions were a bit larger, I truly enjoy eating here!

Easy ordering and there's a tasty selection of different pastas! The service is as fast as a built to order can be! I loved the prompt, friendly service and also that the noodles weren't overcooked! Peaceful lunch for me! It's inside the Tokyo Central market food court area. What's better than Japanese pasta and iced green tea? Well maybe a beer! Well that's next time! I plan to try every pasta! I hope that you will too!

Delicious and filling! Pasta Stories has a variety of unique flavors. I will come back to try something new!

You can taste the difference when pasta is made fresh, and this place nails it. Portion sizes are generous enough to share, but honestly, you won't want to. This spot really understands pasta the way it's meant to be.

I ordered the Wagyu Beef Meat Sauce Spaghetti. A good flavorful sauce. Wagyu was tasty. Definitely will be back to try their other dishes.

The Osaka is great!! My kids would more than enough every time they eat dinner here. Friendly and casual dining experience at the food court of Tokyo Central.

I would highly recommend this place I would definitely be back again very yummy food is great pastas very fresh

The mentaiko pasta was probably the best we've ever had. Better than the ones we have had even in Japan. The wagyu beef sauce was also amazing, it is slightly sweet and also super savory at the same time. I normally don't like tomato based sauces but we finished everything! The owner was also super sweet and ended up giving us free desserts to try. The panna cotta was nice and light, not that super firm gelatinous kind. Their prices are currently supper affordable and my whole family is going back in a couple days to try out more of their food. The pasta is angel hair just not that for people who are not fans of the pasta type. I had it two days ago and I am itching to go back again!

matcha pasta is a must! Mr Josh was very informative and provided us with excellent service.

Got the hakata mentaiko spaghetti, with a salad and matcha latte. Enjoyed all three items! The spaghetti, while a perfect al dente, was a tad salty for my taste. However, the matcha latte, which was on the milkier side, helped balance it out. The price was amazing; can't wait to come back!

This is by far the best Japanese style pasta I've ever had outside of Japan. Everything is made from scratch and you can really taste the difference. Prices are super reasonable and portion size was good.

We ordered the ankake, pork ragu and mentaiko.. None were exceptionally good and it took 45 minutes before our food came out. Not worth the wait unfortunately. Also, alll the pastas are angel hair and not a particularly good one. Next time we will just drive the extra 20 minutes and go to Spoon House.

The pasta was cooked al dente perfect and the sauces were so good. It took a while but they were making it fresh per order with one guy cooking. The panna cotta was really good too! Not too sweet just perfect. And the matcha was good too.

Pasta tastes great, especially the mushroom with seaweed pasta. First time for us to try a pasta made to order at food court. Ingredients are good, service are super good even we sit down and order at 7:20PM Saturday night. They close at 8PM. Will definitely come back

I come here at least once a week!! The food is always fresh and tastes amazing. Very consistent and clean tasting food. The service is top tier for its environment and the greeter/owner Josh is a very personable and friendly face to see every time. I love the seafood pasta, it seriously never gets old!! 10/10!!