Due to it's appearance on Adomachi, the chairs out front were usually packed. But for some reason the day we went it was empty. It was a sign. A sign that we must finally try it.
Like so many hot spots in Tokyo, Meat-ya does one thing and it does it well. You have one choice - pasta with meat sauce. Don't eat meat? Then what are you thinking coming here? It is called Meat-ya after all.
You can customize the size and a few toppings: cheese, eggplant, and ... natto?! I am not one of those people who hates natto, but I was not ready to put it in my pasta. I suspect there was a good reason it was on the menu; I was just not feeling adventurous. Our only add-on was cheese. When it came out it was beautiful. This was the right choice.
But you don't just dig in. No, no, no. There is a process.
- Prepare your fork and spoon (Because I totally would have used my hands if you didn't tell me...)
- Mix everything. Up-down-right-left. Stir at least 10 times. (I think I might have done 10)
- The pasta will glisten. This is the sign that it is ready to eat!
- Add Tabasco and cheese to taste.
- Eat it while it's piping hot! 10 minutes max!