
Arudentei at Go Shinjuku
Location: Japan, 〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 2 Chome−6−1 Shinjuku Sumitomo bldg., 地下1階
Shinjuku, Tokyo
Arudentei is a long-established spaghetti specialist founded in Ginza in 1977, now operating on the basement floor of the
Arudentei is a long-established spaghetti specialist founded in Ginza in 1977, now operating on the basement floor of the
Arudentei is a specialist spaghetti restaurant with roots dating back to 1977, when it first opened in Ginza before expanding to Shinjuku. The Shinjuku Sumitomo Building branch is the chain's third outlet, occupying the B1F of this prominent skyscraper in the Nishi-Shinjuku business district. The restaurant has built its reputation on an unchanging flavour profile that has remained consistent since its founding nearly five decades ago.The signature technique at Arudentei is the use of a custom-made rotary boiling pot that ensures each portion of pasta achieves perfect al dente texture. The menu centres on Italian-style spaghetti dishes, with the carbonara proving particularly popular among lunchtime visitors. The restaurant operates on a fully cashless payment system, accepting credit cards, transport IC cards, RakutenPay and PayPay, with an average spend of around 1,500 yen for both lunch and dinner.
Located on the B1F of the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building at 2-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, the restaurant is a three-minute walk from Tochomae Station on the Toei Oedo Line and is directly connected to the building's underground concourse. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 11:00 to 21:30 and Sundays and holidays from 11:00 to 20:00, with the facility's closure days applying.
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Arudentei

Al dente storefront entrance
Entrance to Al dente restaurant with illuminated signage, menu boards on wall, and queue stanchions outside.

Al dente storefront entrance
The image shows the exterior of a restaurant named Al dente, featuring illuminated signage with Japanese and English text. A digital menu board displays food items on the left wall, while another illuminated sign lists prices and offerings on the right. The entrance reveals a glimpse into the kitchen area through glass doors.

Al dente storefront with signage and entrance
The image shows the exterior of a shop named 'Al dente', featuring three windows with wooden frames and illuminated signs above them. A digital menu board is mounted on the wall near the entrance, displaying various food items. The area appears to be part of a larger complex, possibly near a train station as indicated by the sign in the background.

Al dente Shinjuku Suwabe Building Store
Exterior view of Al dente restaurant entrance, featuring illuminated signage and menu board on wall.

Al dente storefront
A photo of the physical exterior entrance to a restaurant named Al dente (あるでん亭). A large illuminated red sign with white text is mounted on the wall above the door. To the left, there are several signs including 'NO SMOKING' and 'WE'RE CASHLESS'. Below the main sign hangs a menu board displaying various food items.

Bacon Pasta Dish
A plate of spaghetti topped with crispy bacon strips and garnished with herbs, served in a restaurant setting.

Japanese Signage on Wooden Surface
A close-up photo of two signs attached to a wooden surface, likely inside a shop or cafe. The top sign is a cream-colored paper notice with Japanese text explaining that while the usual wait time is about eight minutes, it can vary significantly depending on the time of day and requests customers to be patient. Below this is a white sticker with the Facebook logo and the text 'Find us on Facebook' in English.

Pasta with Cream Sauce and Egg Yolk
A plate of creamy pasta, likely carbonara or a similar dish, topped with pieces of bacon or pancetta and a raw egg yolk in the center. The pasta is garnished with chopped herbs, possibly parsley or chives. The plate has a green rim with the word 'Al dente' written on it.

Sliced Tomatoes and Salad
A white plate containing neatly arranged slices of red tomato garnished with herbs, accompanied by a small portion of mixed greens including lettuce and radicchio. The dish is placed on a wooden table surface.

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
A plate of spaghetti topped with chunks of meat in a rich tomato sauce, garnished with dried herbs and red chili peppers. The dish is served on a white plate with green rim accents and the text 'Al dente' visible at the top.

Pasta with Seafood and Seaweed
A plate of spaghetti topped with seafood, including shrimp and squid, garnished with seaweed and a lemon wedge. The dish is served on a white plate with green trim, placed on a wooden table.

Al dente Menu Board
A close-up of a menu board featuring Italian pasta dishes, including Carbonara, Aglio Olio Bacon, and Crenzia.

Spaghetti with Egg and Bacon
A plate of spaghetti topped with a raw egg yolk, pieces of bacon, and herbs, served on a white dish with green trim at a wooden table in a casual dining setting.

Tuna Tartare on Toast
A plate of tuna tartare served on a slice of toasted bread, garnished with chopped parsley and drizzled with olive oil. The dish is presented on a white plate with blue and yellow stripes around the rim.

Al dente Pasta Platter
A table display of six dishes from Al dente restaurant, including pasta with bacon, clam chowder, green peas, and bruschetta.

Spaghetti with Bacon and Parsley
A plate of spaghetti topped with two strips of crispy bacon, garnished with chopped parsley. The pasta appears to be coated in a light sauce, possibly butter or oil-based. The dish is served on a white plate with green trim.

Seaweed Topped Pasta with Squid Rings
A close-up shot of a plate of pasta, likely spaghetti or linguine, tossed in a light orange sauce and topped with dark green seaweed flakes and several rings of squid. A lemon wedge rests at the edge of the white plate with a green rim. In the blurred background, another similar dish is visible on a wooden table.

Fresh Salad with Olive Oil
A close-up of a fresh green salad served on a white plate, drizzled with olive oil. In the background, there is an olive oil bottle and other condiments on a wooden table.

Beer in a glass mug
A close-up of a beer served in a clear glass mug with a handle, topped with thick foam, placed on a wooden table.

Spaghetti with Bacon and Cheese
A plate of spaghetti topped with crispy bacon strips, a generous amount of grated cheese, and black pepper.

Pasta with Egg and Bacon
A plate of creamy pasta topped with pieces of bacon and a raw egg yolk, garnished with herbs, served on a white plate with green rim on a wooden table.

Bowl of Green Peas and Beans
A white bowl with green peas and beans on a wooden table, with 'Al dente' written in gold on the rim.

Pasta Menu Display
A printed menu page featuring two pasta dishes with Japanese text and prices. The top dish is salmon pasta with cream sauce, priced at ¥2,280. The bottom dish is bacon mushroom pasta, priced at ¥1,380. Additional text includes ingredient lists and portion size options.

Paper Towel Dispenser and Condiment Jar
A close-up view of a brown cylindrical paper towel holder containing white rolls, positioned next to a glass spice jar with metal lid on a countertop. A measuring cup is partially visible in the background.

Restaurant Interior Table Setting
A close-up of a restaurant table setup featuring napkins, sugar and salt shakers, utensils in a holder, and signs promoting plastic-free straws and Facebook presence.

Restaurant Interior with Kitchen View
The image shows the interior of a restaurant or cafe, focusing on the kitchen area in the foreground and customers seated at tables in the background. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, including an oven and various utensils hanging on the wall. There are plastic containers and other kitchen items visible. In the dining area, several patrons are seated at wooden tables, engaged in conversation. Posters adorn the walls, adding to the ambiance.

Tuna Bruschetta with Tomato Relish
A close-up of a bruschetta topped with flaked tuna and diced tomatoes, garnished with herbs, served on a decorative plate with olive oil drizzled around it.

Green Peas with Sauce
A bowl of green peas mixed with a creamy sauce and possibly some herbs or onions, served in a white dish with green stripes.

Fresh Green Salad
A white plate filled with fresh green lettuce leaves, possibly mixed greens or arugula, placed on a wooden table. In the background, there are blurred bottles and containers, including one labeled 'CLIVE OIL', suggesting a restaurant or café setting.

Receipt on wooden table
A receipt lies on a wooden table surface, with condiment containers visible in the background.

Condiment Station with Cheese and Spice
A close-up view of a stainless steel condiment station on a wooden table. The central focus is a metal container filled with grated white cheese, likely parmesan or similar, with a spoon resting inside. To the right is another metal container with a lid, possibly holding spices or sauces. On the left side, there is a menu card displaying prices in yen (¥), listing items such as 'Butter & Shredded' at ¥1,680 and other dishes with corresponding prices.

Powder in Container
A metal container filled with white powder, possibly flour or sugar, with a spoon resting inside it. The container is placed on a wooden surface next to a clear plastic cup.

Beer in glass mug
A tall glass mug filled with beer, showing foam and condensation on the sides, placed on a wooden table next to a small receipt or menu card.

Spaghetti with Egg and Meat Sauce
A plate of spaghetti topped with a rich meat sauce and a raw egg yolk in the center, garnished with grated cheese on a black plate.

Aldente Storefront Interior View
Interior view of an Aldente store showing a menu board on the left wall and windows displaying food items inside. A sign above indicates '前駅' (Previous Station) with directional arrows.

Pasta dish on a plate
A close-up of a pasta dish served in a white bowl with green rim, featuring spaghetti mixed with leafy greens, corn kernels, and pieces of cooked meat.

Octopus Pasta with Nori
A plate of pasta coated in a light orange sauce, topped with rings of octopus and shredded nori seaweed. A lemon wedge is visible on the side.

Restaurant Interior with Bar Counter
The image shows the interior of a restaurant or cafe, likely in Japan given the signage and decor style. The perspective is from one end of the room looking down a narrow aisle towards another seating area. On the right, there is a long wooden bar counter with several dark wood chairs tucked underneath. A translucent corrugated plastic screen stands at the head of the bar. Behind this screen, on a shelf, are large glass jars filled with red dried items, possibly chilies or peppers. To the left is a tall wooden cabinet or shelving unit. In the background, past the main aisle, is another section with booth-style seating near a window with blue panes. The floor is tiled in a light brown color.

Receipts on wooden table
Four white receipts laid out horizontally on a light brown wooden surface. Each receipt shows date (2025/02/09), time, amount in yen, and Japanese dish names like 'Anchovy Rice Bowl', 'Arugula Salad', 'Garlic Fried Toast', and 'Pulse Salad'. All are marked as 'AJ' items from 'New Style Bifurcation Shop'.

Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil
A close-up of a single piece of toasted bread topped with diced tomatoes, herbs, and olive oil on a decorative plate.

Self-service kiosk display
A self-ordering kiosk screen showing a Japanese restaurant menu with categories like 'Recommended Menu', 'Tomato Soup', and 'Cold Salad'. Items include Arancini, Calamarata, and various salads with prices in yen. Payment options at the bottom include PayPay, d払い, R Pay, QR, and credit cards.

Cacio e Pepe with Egg Yolk
A close-up of a plate of pasta with creamy sauce, bacon bits, and a raw egg yolk on top. Another similar dish is visible in the background on a wooden table.

Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes
A plate of pasta topped with fresh spinach leaves, cherry tomatoes, and sprinkled with herbs or cheese, served on a white plate with green rim at a wooden table.

Creamy Pasta with Broccoli and Egg
A plate of creamy pasta topped with broccoli florets, asparagus spears, crispy bacon bits, a raw egg yolk, and red roe garnish, sprinkled with black pepper on a dark plate.

Spaghetti Menu Poster
A framed poster advertising spaghetti dishes, featuring a large photo of spaghetti with meat and three smaller photos of other pasta options.

Self-service Kiosk
A self-service kiosk displaying a menu of Italian dishes with prices in yen, including Calamata, Arlatia, and others. The screen shows options for language selection (Japanese, English, Chinese) and payment methods like PayPay, R-Pay, and credit cards.

NSビル店限定メニュー
A promotional poster featuring four limited menu items available only at Shinjuku NSビル店 and other specific locations. The poster highlights Calamari, Tuna with Fresh Tomato, Kachatora, and Ebi & Bacon Fresh Tomato, each accompanied by a photo of the dish.

B1 Store Directory Signage
A vertical directory sign on a black background labeled B1, displaying a grid of 20 numbered shop tiles with photos and names in Japanese and English.

Spaghetti Size and Topping Menu
A printed menu card displaying spaghetti size options (Mini, Normal, Large, Double) with prices in yen, alongside a list of toppings like bacon, shimeji, garlic, shrimp, squid, mofarella, and seaweed with their respective costs.

Italian Spaghetti Menu Board
A close-up of a menu board featuring four Italian pasta dishes with photos and descriptions in Japanese.

Spaghetti with Bacon
A plate of spaghetti topped with two strips of crispy bacon and garnished with herbs, served on a white plate with green rim at Al dente restaurant.

Green Peas with Onions
A white bowl with green peas and chopped onions, placed on a wooden table. The bowl has the text 'Al dente' written in gold near its rim.

Spaghetti with Shrimp and Clams
A plate of spaghetti in a red tomato sauce, topped with shrimp, clams, and garnished with parsley. The dish is served on a white plate with green rim accents.

Spicy Pasta with Bacon and Sausage
A plate of spicy pasta topped with a strip of crispy bacon, a whole sausage, and a raw egg yolk in the center. The dish is garnished with grated cheese.

Pasta with Seafood and Greens
A plate of pasta tossed in a green sauce, garnished with fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, shrimp, and calamari rings, served on a black plate.

Al dente pasta dish
A plate of al dente spaghetti mixed with sautéed spinach, corn kernels, and pieces of crispy bacon or pancetta. The pasta is coated in a light sauce, possibly olive oil-based, and garnished with herbs. The bowl has the words 'Al dente' printed on its rim.

Bacon and Pasta Dish
A close-up of a plate featuring grilled bacon strips layered over spaghetti noodles, garnished with herbs.

Yudeage Spaghetti Poster
A framed poster on a wall featuring a large image of spaghetti with toppings, labeled 'Yudeage Spaghetti'. Below are smaller images of three other pasta dishes: Carbonara, Loredana, and Aglio Olio e Baccaro. The poster includes Japanese text describing the dishes.

Restaurant Interior with Counter Seating
A cozy restaurant interior featuring a long wooden counter with six chairs, staff in white uniforms preparing food behind the counter, and various menu boards and product displays on shelves above.

Sausage Pasta with Tomato Sauce
A close-up of a plate of spaghetti mixed with sliced sausages and tomato sauce, garnished with herbs.

Mushroom Pasta Dish
A plate of creamy mushroom pasta with sliced mushrooms, served in a white bowl with green rim accents.
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