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With its fragrant crust and soft filling, quiche is one of the signature dishes worth seeking out at Cuccu-lo (ククーロ), tucked along a quiet backstreet in Asagaya-Kita. Baked with careful attention to the pastry, each slice provides a satisfying portion while delivering a delicate, gently melting texture on the palate. The kitchen also prepares a hearty selection of pastas and side dishes that bring out the deep flavours of vegetables and meat, making it easy to enjoy comforting, handmade Italian cooking either for a casual sit-down meal or as takeout.

Vibrant Lunch Plates Featuring Quiche and Stews

For an unhurried midday meal, the lunch plates combining a main dish with assorted accompaniments make an appealing choice. The lunch plate featuring the daily quiche comes with a crisp salad, two Western-style side dishes, house-made vegetable soup, and bread, offering a varied spread of tastes on a single platter. Diners can also opt for the Cuccu-lo lunch plate centered on tender chicken cacciatore stewed in tomato sauce, or choose a bubbling hot lasagna plate, depending on what suits the day.

Slow-Simmered Bolognese and Authentic Pastas

Among the pasta options, the bolognese is a crowd favourite, simmered for more than five hours with an ample blend of meats and aromatic vegetables. That extended reduction creates a concentrated richness that clings closely to the pasta, providing genuine depth in every bite. Other selections showcase distinct ingredients, including a Roman-style carbonara crafted with two varieties of cheese and no heavy cream, alongside gorgonzola penne.

Takeout Pasta and House-Made Dolci

Takeout pasta is packed with the noodles and sauce in separate containers, a thoughtful step ensuring the dish retains its fresh texture once reheated at home. Picking up prepared sides such as carrot rapée or liver pâté alongside a meal makes it easy to unwind at home with a glass of wine or beer. To round out a meal or take an afternoon break, guests can linger over freshly brewed coffee or cappuccino paired with house-made desserts like rich tiramisu, Asagaya pudding, or cheesecake.