Tamburino: Italian Restaurant Near the Guesthouse

　North of the guesthouse, along Imadegawa Street, numerous eateries line the road. While there are many izakaya pubs, Tambrino is also recommended for lunch. Their Japanese-style pasta, called wafu-pasta in Japanese, using seasonal ingredients is my favourite. Japanese-style pasta refers to pasta dishes featuring Japanese ingredients like cod roe, shiso leaves, nori seaweed, and spring onions, combined with seasonings such as soy sauce and dashi stock, creating a rich umami flavour tailored to Japanese tastes. It might draw criticism from Italians, but this flavour is quintessentially Japanese.

　For the lunch menu, your choice of pasta comes with a salad, focaccia and a drink for 900 yen. It’s a restaurant that’s kind to both your stomach and your wallet.