Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan｜チプレッソ

Chipresso for the first time in a while. It's always crowded even on weekdays. When you enter the building for the first time, you may be confused as some of the stores are shared. Not too bright and not too dark. This is just right for me. The aisle is a little narrow, and the mini-curtain between you and the seat next to you may make it feel cramped (this is just my personal opinion, so I won't include it in my review). Two special lunches. I ordered pasta (shrimp), pizza (chipolla), assorted appetizers, and prosciutto salad. It's been a while so I don't remember, but I think the pasta was a little firmer than al dente. I guess it's a feature of this store. The seasoning and ratio of ingredients to pasta was just right. The pizza was simple but delicious with the salty anchovies. The staff were also attentive, which was nice (the tables were small, so it would be better if they could clear them up). Since there is no need to speak out loud, some people may find it lacking in ambition, but I think it's just right here. This is a store I would like to visit again.

I visited for lunch without a reservation. It was full and I was waiting for one group, but the waiting time was about 10 minutes. On the same floor, there are other nail shops, jewelry shops, and confectionery shops. There were many repeat customers as it is a popular store. Elderly couples, families with children, lunch with moms, etc. For the order, we had the Chipresso lunch "cowkeeper-style spaghetti alla puttera" and an original coffee (the noodles were a little soft). It was crowded, but it was served without waiting so much. It is correct to have the noodle look soft! It was tomato sauce carbonara style, but it was very rich and delicious. The portion may be a little too much for women, but it's just the right amount for men (comes with focaccia). Everyone seemed to take their time and enjoy their meals. I ordered pasta this time, but it seems that the pizza is very delicious, so I would like to ask for a pizza next time.

This was my third time at my favorite Italian restaurant. There are a lot of visitors, so make sure to make a reservation before going. Everything I ordered was delicious, including this time. I always ask for a raw ham topping on my salad. It's a good point that you can respond to small requests, even though it costs an extra fee. Every time, the last dolce was a rich and delicious caramel gelato, but the pudding is exquisite and I plan to order pudding next time.