A Taste of Nostalgia at Italian Dining DoNA – Shinonome Gem
Visited in April 2025 during a business trip to Tokyo, I made a special detour to Shinonome just to revisit this beloved restaurant. Italian Dining DoNA holds a special place in my heart—it was part of my everyday life when I lived in the area. I'm beyond happy to see that it’s still around, and even more thrilled that the taste hasn't changed a bit. Still as delicious as ever.
I ordered my all-time favorite (and my family's, too): エビとアスパラの明太子クリーム (Prawn & Asparagus with Mentaiko Cream Spaghetti). This dish is a masterpiece of balance and flavor: The pasta was perfectly al dente. The mentaiko cream was rich but not heavy—harmoniously blended, where the umami of the mentaiko melts into the cream. It doesn’t feel like two separate sauces, but one unified flavor experience. The prawns were wonderfully fresh and plump, and the asparagus added a crisp texture.
What elevates the dish even more? A dash of their house chili oil. It gives a gentle kick and a warm garlic aroma that deepens the flavor beautifully.
The staff were welcoming, if a bit reserved at first. But once I spoke in Japanese, they warmed up immediately and made me feel right at home.
If you're ever in Tokyo and craving a solid plate of spaghetti—especially mentaiko cream—this is the spot. Among all the places I’ve tried (and my friends and family agree), this is still the best mentaiko cream spaghetti we’ve ever had. Highly...
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