UNETTO TOKYO PASTA FACTORY

Located on Sawtelle Boulevard, next to Marugame Udon. This is an excellent Japanese Italian fusion restaurant! Featuring Italian dishes with a strong Japanese influence. For starters, I recommend their Japanese potato salad. Creamy mashed potato, with small chunks of potato, and bacon! Absolutely delicious! We loved their Tarako, Ika, Uni pasta: creamy pink sauce with salty fish eggs, mixed with baby squid, and rich Uni (sea urchin). I would also recommend their Crabsolutely Cajun crab, tomato spaghetti. Spicy tomato sauce with a soft shell crab over thick spaghetti noodles.

The Baseline: For Japanese restaurant the offerings must have the base ingredients of rice, noodles, fish, chicken, salads (aemono), and garnishes (nori/aenori), preparations must be treated well, and the environment must be welcoming. Food: This is a Japanese and Italian fusion that I have to admit that I may not ever understand. I had the curry spaghetti and the pasta was al dente adjacent on the hard side. The curry sauce was a tad bit watery and made me want the thick clingy curry with some spice. The dish was okay to eat. Service: Decent service. Ambiance: It is like other Sawtelle restaurants in the area. Both seating and no idea about the restrooms. Service: Decent service the day I came. Ambiance: It was a nice restaurant that seams to blend with the rest of the Sawtelle restaurants in the area. Easy seating and booth seating is available.

It was my third time to come - as always, It was SO GOOD! It reminded me of home- Japanese & Italian fusion. Very comfy & heart warming meals we Japanese like to enjoy. It is different from American Italian food or authentic Italian food but oh my gosh, they did such a good job. Also super affordable for this portion. I hope people will come by and experience their delicious pasta more!!

Curry specialist with pasta and rice dishes. They have an Italian fusion thing going on; I came here with a friend for dinner on a weeknight and we split a Hokkaido soup curry with chicken and pasta (there’s a rice option too) and a chicken katsu curry, also with pasta. I liked how well breaded the chicken katsu was; the soup was hearty with a deep flavor. We opted for a level 3 spiciness per our waiter’s recommendation, which was a good call because it was spicy enough for the both of us. Credit cards accepted. Metered street parking and residential parking is available.

Mmm, a different take on pasta and Japanese cuisine. This is fusion cuisine done right. For this lunch, I had the popular chicken katsu curry and it was just about perfect. The curry was savory and flavorful, the chicken had a very nice crispy texture and crunch, and the pasta was made fresh. It felt new but also a a dish that feels like a long time staple. The pomodoro pasta my friend had was good, but not as unique. I think going here it's best to try the fusion pasta over the "classic Italian" pasta. Finally, the edamame was well-seasoned without going overboard. A nice appetizer to have. The decor and ambiance is nice, and for lunch service it wasn't too busy, so good came out on time.

Awesome new spot in Sawtelle for non-ramen noodles! UNETTO Tokyo Pasta Factory is small and chill—best for groups of 4 or fewer. Tried the Miso Carbonara and Bolognese, and both were so good! The pasta is super fresh, and the flavors are on point. James was our server, and he was super friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. Definitely a great addition to the neighborhood when you’re craving something different. Can’t wait to come back!

Incredible tasty pastas! The miso carbonara, chicken wings and potato salad ! A MUST stop on Sawtelle. It's a very busy place so make sure you might have to wait a bit. Terrific date night or a cozy warm pasta meal for a small group of friends. Kaz is beyond attentive and hospitable!

The japanese pasta fusion dishes were mid. I was excited about this new sawtelle restaurant because I’ve been to a couple great japanese/italian fusion restaurants in little tokyo. My table got the katsu curry, napolitano, and giapponese. Everything tasted so basic. Just simple ingredients topped onto spaghetti. The giapponese tasted strongly of soy sauce to me. We also got the spare ribs as appetizer which was good. The complementary appetizer with the roe mayo dip with fried spaghetti was actually the best thing they came out with.

Came here Saturday 12/20 with my friends to celebrate an early Friendmas celebration! Parking here can be difficult, there's no dedicated parking lot so you have to scope around for street parking. Lucky us we got parking right in front of Somi Somi (score!) which is right around the corner of Unetto! It was a quiet evening here at Unetto, just my group (8 of us) and another small family of 4 on our side. Plenty of seating for all of us but I can definitely see it getting really busy here. It's clean and everything just smells so good. My fiancé and I had a big lunch so we weren't to hungry so we opted to share a plate. We got the Arrabiatta and WOW. The portions here are decently sized! This was enough for the both of us - but if we were hungry I would recommend ordering another entree or an appetizer. I don't think I've ever had a Japanese / Italian fusion before so this was a really nice experience! The pasta was nice and spicy from the chili oil but it still had the savoryness from a classic arrabiatta pasta. Be wary if you wear white! This meal can end up coming on your clothes if you're not careful! I had to be warn a couple of times from my fiancé since I was in white LOL. Cost wasn't to bad $15 for our dish so it feels reasonable compared to other restaurants in the area I wouldn't mind coming back and trying something new!

Japanese pasta is an extremely competitive scene, maybe not on Sawtelle, but definitely in Los Angeles as a whole. I enjoyed my uni and scallop pasta, service was quite acceptable, and the salad was covered in dressing. Some of their competitors are better but none are on Sawtelle, so they stand alone here. Ambiance is very contemporary Japanese. 3.5 stars, but rounding up seem more reasonable than down.

Have been here a couple of times now and highly recommend the Japanese fusion pastas. I've had the chicken katsu curry and the carbonara. The chicken katsu curry is definitely my favorite! The chicken is so flavorful and is super crispy. The baguette bread is also perfect for scooping up the sauce. The service is great, the waiter is so nice and attentive. The atmosphere is very calming. It is located in a very central part of Sawtelle and we usually park near the nursery and walk. 2 hour metered street parking most of the time.

I came here after work one day and found a great parking spot on the street. I walked right over and was greeted kindly by the staff. The bathroom was clean and everything was in great working condition. Once I saw the menus, I knew I was in for a treat this evening. I ordered the Japanese Potato Salad, Japanese Spare Ribs, Squid Katsu, and Pasta of Blessing. The Japanese Potato Salad was so refreshing and its contents of potato, mayo, egg, carrot, bacon, and corn made it a fantastic starter! Next up, the two Japanese Spare Ribs were crispy and had a nice miso flavor. These were two tasty items on this dish! For the final starter, the Squid Katsu was a calamari cutlet that really hit the spot as well with its delicious sauce. Everything was so good already and I have to admit that the presentation on all these starters was a bonus! The Pasta of Blessing, which had squid, scallops, salmon, clams, garlic, and shiso was the best dish to finish off my dinner at this glorious spot! It was so tasty and I even saved some for home, which was a bright idea because it helped me save room for dessert! What a place!

The Baseline: For Japanese restaurant the offerings must have the base ingredients of rice, noodles, fish, chicken, salads (aemono), and garnishes (nori/aenori), preparations must be treated well, and the environment must be welcoming. Food: This is a Japanese and Italian fusion that I have to admit that I may not ever understand. I had the curry spaghetti and the pasta was al dente adjacent on the hard side. The curry sauce was a tad bit watery and made me want the thick clingy curry with some spice. The dish was okay to eat. Service: Decent service. Ambiance: It is like other Sawtelle restaurants in the area. Both seating and no idea about the restrooms. Service: Decent service the day I came. Ambiance: It was a nice restaurant that seams to blend with the rest of the Sawtelle restaurants in the area. Easy seating and booth seating is available.

Service was good and the restaurant is nice. However the food wasn't the best. :( I hate to give only 2 stars but I just couldn't get into my pasta. Maybe my expectations on flavor are too high since I compare everything to the food in Japan. I got the meatball appetizer and the special seafood pasta. The meatball appetizer was somewhat watery and had nothing special about it. The seafood pasta had very little flavor, it tasted like a mild butter with an overwhelming garnish taste and hardly any seafood. I felt like I was just eating plain noodles even though I drowned it in Parmesan. If they upped their flavor game and had a bit more quality in the meats it would be so much better.

Curry specialist with pasta and rice dishes. They have an Italian fusion thing going on; I came here with a friend for dinner on a weeknight and we split a Hokkaido soup curry with chicken and pasta (there's a rice option too) and a chicken katsu curry, also with pasta. I liked how well breaded the chicken katsu was; the soup was hearty with a deep flavor. We opted for a level 3 spiciness per our waiter's recommendation, which was a good call because it was spicy enough for the both of us. Credit cards accepted. Metered street parking and residential parking is available.

Unetto Tokyo Pasta Factory has unique Japanese fusion pastas. They often rotate through seasonal options, so there's always something different to try. The service is quick and friendly. Typical Sawtelle parking options: Street Parking, Neighborhood and nearby lots. For the food: There's options for fresh or dry pasta. The fresh pasta al dente is nice and chewy - definitely the way to go. I've tried a few pastas: - Keema Curry: My favorite - Miso Carbonara: OK, a bit bland - Uni Cream: creamy, light seafood flavor - Miso Bolognese: tomato forward, miso adds salty flavors

Unetto has a great fusion concept and I think executes well. There is a lot of discretion on how much Uni and Uni flavor you want in your dish, and I like how many options are present for a slight increase or decrease in that level. The sweet spot I found was to have the scallops and the Uni both in the pasta, and we added some katsu on the side. Our party reported really enjoying the katsu curry noodles, and the side dishes were all tasty. The service was prompt, prices are reasonable (for sawtelle), and overall a great experience!

Went here on a Saturday early evening and the place was pretty empty. It was clean and you could see the chef make the food with the open kitchen. You can order pasta that is handmade (made fresh in the morning) or the regular pasta, which I believe is also handmade, but dry. The handmade pasta is thicker and a bit softer, while the dry pasta is like spaghetti pasta you'd typically expect from the store. It is a bit al dente. I went here as a party of three and had the fries with truffle salt, Japanese clam pasta, uni cream pasta, and tarako ika pasta. All pastas were made to order and came out quickly. I was glad to try the Japanese fusion pastas, which are what the restaurant is known for. The flavors were subtle and balanced. The uni pastas had a punch of umami. Service was great and efficient. Great spot to have a quick sit-down dinner.

We got the tarako uni pasta and the chicken katsu curry pasta and both were so good. We came in about 20 min before closing but we were able to sit down. the staff was very friendly. We sat down at the patio on a Wednesday afternoon at 2pm and it was quiet and chill. Nice place to have lunch or dinner with friends.

This is a hidden gem in sawtelle, everyone NEEDS to try it. The waitstaff are incredibly nice, the portions are good, the prices are really reasonable (especially the italian pastas which looked so cheap) & the flavor is AMAZING. My partner got the yuzu pepper salmon (~ $19) and it was unlike anything we'd tasted before. I got the Tarako Ika Uni pasta (~ $23) and it was SO good, it had tons of cod roe and both were extremely filling.

Located on Sawtelle Boulevard, next to Marugame Udon. This is an excellent Japanese Italian fusion restaurant! Featuring Italian dishes with a strong Japanese influence. For starters, I recommend their Japanese potato salad. Creamy mashed potato, with small chunks of potato, and bacon! Absolutely delicious! We loved their Tarako, Ika, Uni pasta: creamy pink sauce with salty fish eggs, mixed with baby squid, and rich Uni (sea urchin). I would also recommend their Crabsolutely Cajun crab, tomato spaghetti. Spicy tomato sauce with a soft shell crab over thick spaghetti noodles.

It's okay wish it was better Service was good I like that they are different but the flavors were just not hitting. Don't let these TikTok reviewers fool you. If you know good pasta you know just saying

I was excited about a Japanese pasta factory, but unfortunately this place was a disappointment. The pasta wasn't made fresh, the seafood tasted frozen and all of our dishes were served salty. I would give this place a lower rating, but the staff were very friendly and attentive. This is nothing close to Pasta e Pasta in little Tokyo, you should take some notes Unetto!

Delicious Asian fusion pasta in a casual setting. We've been intrigued by the concept since they opened, but it's only fairly recent that they've added outdoor seating and the ability to order takeout. Finally went in person on a recent weekend afternoon. Service was friendly and attentive. Child ordered the tarako ika uni and absolutely loved it - she had never tried uni before but is a big seafood fan. Husband tasted it and said it was one of the best renditions of uni pasta he's ever had since the flavors were well balanced. Husband ordered the salmon yuzu pasta, which was outstanding. The citrus balanced the salmon very nicely, and the noodles were perfectly al dente. I wish there had been a higher salmon to pasta ratio but it was otherwise a great dish. I ordered the Sapporo soup curry with chicken. I was going to get a spice level 5, but our server recommended taking it down a level and warned me that even a level 4 here was like a level 7 elsewhere. He wasn't wrong. Although I have a fairly high spice tolerance, that soup was so spicy! It was delicious, though. The chicken was tender and was accompanied by a delicious assortment of veggies. Loved their preparation of the lotus root in particular, which was crisp tender and not at all slimy. I'm sure we'll be back soon to try more dishes

We walked by Unetto and was intrigued by the Japanese-Italian pasta concept, so decided to give it a try. We came on a Sunday evening and sat outside. The staff pushed some tables together for our group and handed us a pile of napkins and forks to set the table ourselves. It wasn't a big deal, but definitely a very casual, no-frills kind of service. We tried the tarako pasta (similar to mentaiko), the miso carbonara, and the uni scallop pasta. The texture of the noodles was good--chewy--but the flavors were a bit hit or miss. Some dishes were under-seasoned, while others felt a little heavy-handed. The miso carbonara in particular didn't quite have the depth of flavor we were hoping for. The tarako was the best of the three. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but nothing really stood out enough to make it a spot we'd rush back to. Maybe worth a try if you're curious, but probably not in our regular rotation.

Ambiance: it's a fusion style pasta restaurant located at sawtelle area, and replaced the former soba noodle place Service: it seems they are a bit understaffed, so expect delay in service, our waiter is super friendly and provided useful insights Food: Japanese and Italian style pastas, and special dishes TARAKO IKA UNI - *** Cod roe and uni sauce, squid, nori, hard texture pasta, watery sauce and fishy taste, I could barely taste any sea urchin flavor Sapporo Soup Curry with Chicken - **** choice of bow tie pasta, spice level 5 out of 10 (warning already fairly spicy at level 4), bold and flavorful curry soup born in Hokkaido, packed with tender chicken, seasonal vegetables and spices, aromatic broth, recommend this special menu item for the unique flavors Price: moderate portions and decent quality, expect $25~$30 per person

The pastas are SO yummy, this place is such a gem on Sawtelle. They deliver great flavors, a unique menu, and fantastic quality at a reasonable price. The uni cream pasta and Japanese style clam pasta were both amazing, and a must try. The uni pasta was so creamy, but packed a surprising amount of uni, given it's just under $30. They blend uni in the sauce as well as put full pieces in the pasta, so it's bursting with that smooth, uni flavor. Very comforting and tasty. Also a huge fan of the clam pasta, which gets its Japanese twist from the shiso leaves in addition to parsley. I love shiso, so this one was a hit with me, and I thought the unique shiso flavor paired perfectly with the clam sauce. Again, I was pleasantly surprised with how many clams were included in the dish given its price. Overall, this is a unique and wonderful spot for a meal, and I've found it less busy than some of the more popular restaurants on the street. Definitely give it a try!

I was really excited to try this place after seeing a video on IG, but unfortunately, the food just didn't live up to expectations. We ordered the carbonara, uni cream pasta, spare ribs, and squid katsu, hoping for a flavorful and satisfying meal. The spare ribs and squid katsu were okay...not bad, but nothing memorable either. The photo showed the katsu with a white sauce, but what came was an extremely spicy mayo. The real disappointment came from the pasta dishes. The uni cream pasta barely had any cream, it was extremely dry, which made the noodles clump together and lose that rich, silky texture you'd expect from a cream based pasta. The carbonara was even drier, and there was no depth of flavor or creamy balance that usually makes carbonara so comforting. I really wanted to enjoy this meal, but everything felt flat and uninspired. For the price and presentation, I was hoping for something more refined and flavorful. Sadly, it just wasn't a rich or memorable dining experience, only a huge disappointment.

Tried the following 1. Uni Mentaiko pasta: can't taste the uni at all. It's watery but somehow still flavorful. Like the Al dente pasta. Probably skip the uni part 2. Soup curry: I've tried soup curries in Japan. This one is a bit disappointing. Taste one note like someone watery House brand curry and that's it. Was expecting slightly more complex flavors. The veggies and meat were good though.

The first place I thought about when eating here is spoon house in Gardena but more fancy. Their menu and style of pasta is pretty similar but this place has much better appetizer. Their potato salad is superb. Just the right amount of creaminess but not too much mayo to overkill the rest of the ingredients. Their Uni squid pasta was not bad. I wish there was a bit more squid and the uni sauce was a bit more buttery than fishy. I would still pick the spoon house uni pasta over this one but this one isn't bad. I tasted my wife's Bolognese pasta and it was amazing. They possibly can give North Italia's Bolognese pasta a run for their money. I think I'll try their carbonara next time.

Solid Japanese-Italian fusion spot in Sawtelle. I visited this restaurant for an early weekday dinner and there were barely any people dining-in when I came. The interior was decent, but nothing special with the ambiance. I ordered the Miso Carbonara and it was decent. I liked the Al dente texture and Parmesan flavor. However, I couldn't really taste the Miso flavor. What really saved it was the chili oil that I asked for on the side. It brought more heat and flavor to the dish. The pasta was pretty pricey for the portion you get. It also seems like something you can just make at home. The service was decent as well and our servers were nice to us. For parking, there's a free outdoor parking lot nearby which does fill quickly. There's also metered street parking, but also a free parking garage at Ross and you would have to walk a bit to the restaurant. Overall, a decent experience here. I wouldn't necessarily come back, but if someone gave me food from here, I would eat it.

Mmm, a different take on pasta and Japanese cuisine. This is fusion cuisine done right. For this lunch, I had the popular chicken katsu curry and it was just about perfect. The curry was savory and flavorful, the chicken had a very nice crispy texture and crunch, and the pasta was made fresh. It felt new but also a a dish that feels like a long time staple. The pomodoro pasta my friend had was good, but not as unique. I think going here it's best to try the fusion pasta over the "classic Italian" pasta. Finally, the edamame was well-seasoned without going overboard. A nice appetizer to have. The decor and ambiance is nice, and for lunch service it wasn't too busy, so good came out on time.

This restaurant took over where kaz soba noodle used to be, though it looks like all the staffs and chefs are all the same people from before. I ordered a bolognese pasta and chicken soup curry. The order took awhile to arrive but we came at a time where there was a sudden rush of customers. The bolognese pasta was very generic. Ground meat, some tomato sauce, and some cooked pasta. It tasted exactly as it sounded and wasn't great or bad. The soup curry was very unique though. There was an entire half chicken in the soup curry, cooked incredibly tender where I could rip the meat off with just a spoon. The chicken even absorbed the curry flavor as well from being in the soup. Overall, pasta was within my expectations but the soup curry was a highlight. Cost wise, I'd say it wasn't worth it for the pasta but definitely worth it for the chicken soup curry. After finishing my meal, I still thought Kaz soba noodle was better. What a shame.

The pasta here was good! I love wafu pasta and was a little skeptical when I saw that the noodles were handmade since I feel like wafu pasta is typically al dente but it worked! I got the tarako ika dish and it was so creamy and well balanced. I loved the inclusions of the squid and the portion was hefty enough to fill up a hungry person! The slight addition of the nori and lemon also added the perfect amount of acidity to the mentaiko which was slightly bitter. Would definitely return here when the wafu pasta craving hits!

Probably a 4 star, but I'll give it a 5. I got the TARAKO which was so good. However, my friend thought her pasta was salty (miso carbonara) and the table next to us wanted more sauce. The dishes were a hit or miss, and I luckily got a good dish. I will have to admit the cod roe (tarako) is the best. The sauce had a bunch of eggs, and it was perfect. So definitely when you come here, get the TARAKO! I feel like the place was a little understaffed too, but overall it is a must try! I love the fancy dinner kind of setup, and it was a cute restaurant overall. I love the idea of japanese and italian fusion. They also just had italian pastas, for those who aren't as experimental :))

I am always excited to see a new restaurant on Sawtelle so was itching to try Unetto especially when I saw the Uni pasta on the menu. The indoor space is smaller but luckily we had no wait when we went for a weeknight dinner. Unfortunately the flavor of the pasta was pretty one note, i.e. salty. And the creaminess made it a heavy meal. Will have to try another plate next time as the folks at the table next to us highly recommended the mushroom. Parking is the Sawtelle standard with meters on the main street and plenty of free street parking on the adjacent streets. Just remember to keep an eye out for the odd blocks that are permit only, as well as, street sweeping hours.

I was really excited to see this place open and the food lived up to that excitement. One of the first highlights was the waiter! I didn't catch his name, but he had a great energy and seemed genuinely happy when answering our questions. We were able to get seated right away outside as it was a bit chilly, but the heaters were perfect. Appetizers: Potato salad and chickpeas - the potato salad was a little fishy to my friend, but I found it delicious. The chick peas were underwhelming and felt like they just opened a can. Would not get them again. Entrees: Chicken katsu curry pasta - it was a tad spicy and the curry had incredible flavor. It is pretty heavy because of the pasta and giant piece of chicken, but was perfect for leftovers. Tarako Ika Uni pasta - it was amazing. Creamy tasting, but super light. I loved it so much I ate the whole thing and the servings are generous. I will say, I couldn't really tell if there was uni in it or if it was blended in, but the pasta was delicious.

The restaurant is located in the previously soba noodle place in Sawtelle, it even retained the old diner's layout with seating arrangement for 20 people inside plus 4 tables outside. Since we arrived in early evening we got seated right away. The staff were friendly and promptly described the menu for us. We ordered the following dishes: Uni Tarako Ika: Japanese spaghetti dish with roe, sea urchin and squid. As expected, the sauce was on the salty side however with a unique almost umami taste. The buttery texture from sea urchin also enhanced the sauce. The aroma can be slightly fishy but not overpowering. The spaghetti was al dente and had very nice consistency. Vongole Bianco: the sauce was less brothy than traditional white wine and butter one, but still very nicely seasoned. It could use slightly less parsley though. Napoletano: if you like strong flavor, this dish is for you. The tomato based sauce was creamy and slightly sweet, with a nice blend of bacon and onion. Miso Carbonara: the sauce was also creamy but not heavy, and with only a hint of miso. The portions were on the small side but acceptable for the price and location.

Really nice customer service, I accidentally ordered an incorrect clam pasta instead of the clam appetizer and the server was very understanding Overall many of their dishes were a little too salty for my taste, but my favorites were the yuzu pepper salmon and the tarako!! I think it's having some form of citrus that balanced it out The broth for the dashi clams and the french fries were also both too salty for my taste, but surprisingly they were still really good The japanese fusion pastas are more their specialty but I'd love to come back and try out the italian pastas like the vongole, it'd be really cool if they could incorporate some type of jap fusion risotto

First time at Unetto Tokyo Pasta Factory and we're so happy we dined here and tried their delicious dishes. We visited on a Sunday afternoon around lunch time. When we arrived we were seated right away. Great customer service from beginning of our experience until the end. Unetto Tokyo Pasta Factory has a very modern and inviting set up. Medium sized eatery with tables and chairs inside as well as outside. Our food was brought to our table within 15 to 20 minutes of ordering. Our waiter Andres was great and attentive. He provided excellent customer service consistently. Our family of 6 ordered the following Calamari as appetizer, 2 Cream of Chicken Pasta, Tarako Ika Uni, Giaponese, Aglio e Olio and Chicken Katsu Curry. All the dishes were very tasteful and flavorful. All meals were prepared and cooked fresh from stove and grill to our table. The Cream of Chicken Pasta has just the right amount of cream. The chicken was tender and not overcooked. Tarako Ika Uni (cod roe and sea urchin) and Giaponese was our favorite. It's tasteful and perfect. We definitely can't wait to go back and try other items on their menu.

This used to be Kaz the Soba Place. Now it's Japanese pasta. We came around 3pm and received super quick service. They close from 3:30-4:30pm. Our food came out in 5-10 minutes. The uni pasta ($28) was creamy and delicious. The yuzu salmon pasta ($19) was also pretty good. The fried chicken ($7) was just okay since it came on the darker almost burnt side. It was overall good and I'm glad we tried it!

I came here on a Saturday night and waited about 15 minutes to get seated at a table inside. They had tables readily available on the patio, but it was cold outside, so I opted to wait for indoor seating. Once seated, the service was pretty slow. It looked like they only had 3 people in the kitchen. We waited for almost 30 minutes for our order. They're a newly opened restaurant though, so it wasn't too big of a deal since I'm sure it'll take them some time to work out the kinks for a smooth operation. All of the staff were great and friendly. I got the Miso Carbonara and the Uni pasta. I was a little disappointed with the Miso Carbonara because it wasn't as flavorful as I was expecting. Instead of guanciale, ground pork was used which I wasn't a fan of since it didn't have the saltiness from the guanciale to cut through the creaminess of the meal. The ground pork added a sweetness that made the dish feel very one note with nothing to complement it. The uni pasta was much better. It was creamy and had a lot of umami from the uni. I got it with extra uni, so I can't speak to how flavorful the dish is without the add on, but with the extra uni, it was delicious. I would return to get this dish.

So excited to see a Japanese Italian pasta place open on Satelle (no more trekking down to Pasta e Pasta by allegro in little Tokyo). Went in for Saturday lunch and didn't have to wait long to be seated. They seem to be changing up their menu slightly as the waiter didn't have answers for some of our questions but was able to clarify after talking to the kitchen. We ordered: Tarako ika uni with additional uni $5 -- this was our fav, great uni flavor and ,for $5 you get a 2-3 small pieces of uni. Pasta also perfectly cooked Chicken Katsu curry -- my second favorite, they put some additional herbs/spices in it so it's got a kick to it that elevates the sauce Giapponese -- pretty good but I like saucier pastas so the other two surpassed this one

Was very excited to try this new restaurant on Sawtelle! They focus on pasta dishes that offer a Japanese/Italian fusion twist. Honestly everything on the menu looked mouthwatering and I will definitely go back to try other items. My friend and I split Edamame, Chicken Katsu, and 2 pasta dishes so we could try a bit of everything. The portions are decent and we each had enough to take home. I was impressed with the freshness of the pasta and really loved the taste of the sauces used. We ordered the Mushroom Japanese Style and Pesto based dishes. Both were really good but the mushroom was a bit hit for me as I love mushrooms and felt the nori really complemented the dish. Food wise I would give 5/5 stars, however had to knock off a star because the service was very slow (we waited almost 45 mins to get our food) and the waiters weren't very attentive to refill our drinks and forgot to bring extra plates when we asked. Since they are new I'm sure they are just working out the kinks and I will still come back to try additional dishes.

I came at 11:30am and was served right away with water. They also refilled water sometimes. The spare ribs look burnt. They came out very fast though. They are delicious but not too flavorful. My tarako ika uni is basic. I feel like I can make this at home. The amount of squid was alright. The flavor was faint. I could barely sense the uni in it. Overall service was good. But I wouldn't come back here.

Saw this restaurant on TikTok and came to check it out on a Wednesday dinner time. To my surprise, the restaurant was full and we had to wait a bit before being seated. Our server gave great service and always had a smile on his face, despite being the only one working on a busy night. Tarako Ika Uni - The sauce was super watery with no trace of uni at all. The flavor was practically nonexistent, and for $23, I was expecting something much better. The seafood seemed frozen and the noodles tasted like boxed pasta from the grocery store. Giapponese - wasn't as disappointing as the Tarako Uni, but it still lacked much needed flavor Calamari - definitely blindsided me. It looked more like frozen mini chicken nuggets. The oil from the calamari completely saturated the paper it was served on, making it a bit off-putting. Overall, I was really hoping for a more flavorful experience, but unfortunately I will not be returning. You can find way better japanese pasta in Torrance.

Wow welcome to Sawtelle! Our server was friendly and helpful by describing each dish. We ordered the miso carbonara and the uni cream pasta dishes. The uni cream sauce had a rich and creamy base. The parts with the uni had a strong fish flavor and aroma. It reminded me of clam. The miso carbonara was also a rich and creamy. The bacon was thick cut-reminded me of thick pancetta but with a bite. The portions are pretty large so I would suggest to bring many people or assume you're ordering family style. I am wiped out from the pasta. I took a two hour nap after. Matcha ice tea was unsweetened fyi!

First time here and it was a nice experience! Its in Sawtelle so the location is great for walking to different eateries and sweet shops. Its all street parking so that can he challenging but definitely easier on Sundays. Just takes time. I like the design of the interior. Jazzy mood music was playing throughout, which went well with the design and chill atmosphere. It has an open kitchen area so you can see them cooking. There is also a small outdoor area. I ordered the Chicken Katsu Curry. Nice bit of spiciness. Interestingly there is a slight sweetness to it. I would prefer it less sweet but its still really good. We also had the calamari. It was served in small balls vs rings and was good but the portion was really small. It did have a unique taste to it, in a good way. Staff was very friendly and our server was happy to check on our food allergies. Much appreciated! Thank you!

Since the closure of Hamaya where I used to order Uni Pasta, I've been really looking for a place that will give me the same satisfaction. So when i saw this restaurant changed from the Soba to a pasta place I got so excited. The Torako Uni was soooooooo good! I've been going since the soft opening and have gone 3x already. Just go and try it - it's truly my favorite place on Sawtelle right now!

Came here on a Monday and then Thursday the same week! Really enjoyed the food. All the pasta here is made in an open kitchen. First time I tried the vongole and my gf had the uni pasta. You don't get a lot of extra uni for 5 dollars but it's still decent. All the pasta is al dente and has great taste. Also highly recommend the spare ribs! Very crisp and tender. Great flavors as well. If you're around Sawtelle and looking for Japanese pasta I highly recommend it. Portions are good to share and for yourself! When I came in Monday it was no wait and then Thursday at 8:15 also no wait but it looks like it gets busy during regular hours. Enjoy!!

It's good spaghetti, but very expensive for the portion. It's way more expensive than Spoon House in Gardena for pretty much the same size. The Tarako Ira Uni, which contains uni and squid, had very few squid pieces, and it was $23. The spaghetti itself is cooked to have a somewhat al dente texture, and the flavor was pleasant without being too strong. One plate isn't that filling, so we got a side as well. We tried the calamari, and this was way too salty. It also didn't really have the texture of the typical calamari, but it was more like a hybrid of korroke and takoyaki, which I found a bit unusual. Not sure if I see myself coming back when I'm in the area again. It's good spaghetti, but not good value.

Unetto is a new spot in Sawtelle, offering Italian-Japanese fusion dishes. We split the chicken katsu to start - it was reasonably crispy and came with a nice mayo and roe dipping sauce. Then we got the Giapponese ($17.50) and the Tarako Ika Uni ($22.50). The Tarako Ika Uni consists of a big plate of spaghetti dressed with a sea urchin sauce, then topped with squid, cod roe, and a generous serving of nori strips. It was quite tasty, but the sauce was very thin. As a result, much of the delicious flavor was left behind on the plate. I wish they served the sauce a little thicker and/or added some bread to sop it up. Unetto is a nice, casual place to grab a bite, but it definitely faces stiff competition with all of the nearby Sawtelle stalwarts.

I came here with my family because we wanted to try something new and it did not disappoint. We got the curry pasta, they had a miso pasta that I'm having trouble finding on the menu pics and the Sapporo Soup Curry. All were delicious, but that Sapporo Soup Curry reminded me of my time in Japan when I had it last. It was a Harold and Kumar feeling that was satisfied! Our server was very attentive and kindly answered any questions we had. The place is a bit small, maybe hold a total of 20 ppl, but we went on a saturday around lunch and were seated immediately, with seating still available. I expect this place to get popular as it sets it's roots and hope they stay for the long haul. With so many good options in the area, I think this places holds it own and is a must try in my opinion. I plan to be back soon!

Came here on a Saturday night and it wasn't too busy compared to all the surrounding restaurants. The hostess/waiter told us that it would be a 30-40 minute wait so we put our name down and walked around Sawtelle. We came back in about 10 minutes to wait outside the restaurant. However, we saw them seating other people who just showed up. We went up to the hostess to ask if our name has been called yet and he said he called us but we weren't here. That was a bit frustrating because he told us 30-40 minutes and we only walked away for like 10 minutes. There seemed to be a table they weren't using that they let us sit in because he grabbed a chair from outside for us. After we sat down and ordered we waited about 20 minutes for the food probably because they cook the pasta in small ish batches. I did appreciate how the owner came out to apologize for the long wait. I ordered the Japanese Mushroom Pasta and my fiancé ordered the Alfredo. I enjoyed the mushroom pasta, it was very light and flavorful. The pasta was perfectly al dente. My fiancé said that the Alfredo was too watery. The flavor was there but there were only like 2 pieces of chicken. TDLR; food is worth trying but there is room for improvement with the service as they are new

So delicious the Japanese clam pasta was perfect and garlicky! The curry was also delicious! The servers are very kind too!

This place was super underwhelming, super disappointed. The potato salad was frankly disgusting. I love Japanese style potato salad but this was done all wrong. The wings were super mid, tried both flavours, we were underwhelmed. The miso carbonara is super bland and I would not reorder, and I could barely taste the uni flavor in the uni pasta. Real let down, and was puzzled this place has such great reviews, definitely would not eat here again. I love Italian/Japanese fusion but this place was just not it.

not the best italian fusion in LA by a long shot.. service is prompt and fast, but the food was very subpar. not sure if i just ordered the wrong dish, but the giapponese tasted like a meal i would whip up in college with random ingredients. honestly, it was fine but it's not worth paying for because you could totally cut up a bunch of vegetables and some farmer john's bacon, boil some spaghetti noodles and call it a day. i appreciate the effort and the portion size was acceptable but overall, there's not much that i would come back to this establishment for. my friend's order was slightly better, but still nothing to write home about.