01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Set along a passage in the Yaesu Underground Mall, pasta shop CHAYA channels the lively energy of its kitchen directly across the dining counter. The appetizing aroma of dishes cooked swiftly in the skillet and the chewy bite of fresh pasta boiled to order draw in steady patronage. Taking a seat puts you front and center to watch pans tossing noodles in rapid succession before each portion is quickly plated.
A Diverse Range of Pasta Sauces Rich in Flavor
The lineup covers oil-based, tomato, cream, and Japanese-style preparations, offering a tempting variety of choices on every visit. A popular favorite, the eggplant and bacon pasta pairs tender eggplant soaked in tangy, rich tomato sauce with the savory depth of bacon. Seafood options like clam and squid peperoncino or classic vongole allow fragrant olive oil and shellfish broth to thoroughly coat the noodles. Those in the mood for deeper aromatics can turn to the velvety, fragrant porcini cream pasta or a standard carbonara for satisfying comfort.
Dishes can also be customized with add-on toppings such as spinach, shimeji mushrooms, or extra bacon, and rounded into a fuller meal with garlic toast or a mini salad. The drinks menu includes coffee and iced tea alongside beer and wine by the glass, making it easy to tailor a beverage to your plate.
An Easy, Welcoming Stop Between Travels
Arranged primarily around counter seats, the casual space makes it easy to drop in during shopping or transfers, comfortable even when dining alone. Service from order to plate is relatively prompt, serving as a dependable spot when time is tight but a proper, tasty meal is needed. The shop also accepts PayPay, adding another layer of convenience for those looking to settle the bill quickly and carry on.
