toitoi cafe

Tucked into a quiet corner of Taito 1-chome, toitoi cafe draws midday diners with its customizable pasta lunch sets. After selecting a main pasta, guests can pick any two accompaniments from a mini salad, a large pasta portion, a drink, or a mini dessert. Whether you prefer whetting your appetite with a crisp salad dressed in light acidity while waiting for your meal, or lingering over a post-meal coffee or tea, the set adapts easily to your mood.

The pasta lineup features hearty options like the "Chunky Bacon Carbonara," tossed in rich cream and egg yolk with generously cut, aromatic bacon, and the "Shrimp and Avocado Tomato Cream," combining plump shrimp with velvety avocado. Diners can also choose from classics and approachable, creative recipes alike, including a spicy arrabbiata with thick-cut bacon and eggplant, a Japanese-style pecorino-and-broth-infused peperoncino with chicken and long green onion, or a curry meat sauce topped with an onsen tamago soft-poached egg.

Inside, counter and table seating provide a calm, welcoming setting where solo diners can easily feel at home. Operating on weekdays from 11:00 to 16:00, it works well for a slightly late lunch or a relaxed post-meal cafe break. Payment is cash only, so having bills and coins on hand before stopping by ensures a smooth visit.