A New Industry Norm? Customizable Pasta Arrives in Kobe – KASANe Launches Service Allowing Choice of Spiciness and Garlic Levels

Pasta with customizable garlic and spiciness

The rarity of flavor customization in the pasta industry

Pasta remains a highly popular dining-out category in Japan, yet most specialty restaurants follow a standard model where the shop delivers a finalized flavor profile.

However, customer taste preferences can vary from day to day.

"I want garlic to be strong today."

"I need something mild since I'm at work."

"I'm craving something spicy for extra kick."

KASANe believes that responding to these subtle needs allows customers to enjoy the same menu in different ways.

Three levels of spiciness available

For designated menu items, customers can choose from:

・Level 1 (Mild) ・Level 2 (Medium) ・Level 3 (Spicy)

The spiciness levels are not simply about adding heat; they are carefully balanced with sauces and dashi to preserve the original umami of the pasta.

Three-tier garlic adjustment

Garlic intensity is also adjustable across three levels:

・Level 1 ・Level 2 ・Level 3

From a subtle amount suitable for professionals before work or client meetings, to a bold dose for garlic lovers, customers can select based on their daily schedule or mood.

Mix and match to your preference!

By combining three spiciness levels with three garlic levels, each menu item offers up to nine distinct flavor experiences.

Extra flavor customization at the table

Flavor adjustments can also be made at the table. Alongside the customizable garlic and spiciness, KASANe offers a proprietary spicy seasoning blend developed in-house.

Additionally, specialty oils, garlic powder, and black pepper are available for further personalization.

Proprietary spicy seasoning ※ Caution: Do not over-apply

This initiative goes beyond simple topping additions...

It aims to deliver the experience of

"completing your own unique plate"

"Pasta you'd want to eat every day" as a goal

Since its opening, KASANe has embraced the concept of

"pasta you'd want to eat every day."

Centered on unique soup pastas that blend Japanese dashi culture with Western pasta, the restaurant has earned support across a wide range of age groups.

This new service is part of KASANe's ongoing effort to deliver personalized value tailored to each individual customer.

Statement from KASANe's Representative

"We wanted to bring the 'joy of choosing'—common in the ramen industry—to pasta.

People have different preferences, and even the same person wants different flavors depending on their mood or day.

At KASANe, we aim to be a restaurant where every customer can discover their ideal dish.

We will continue to pioneer a new pasta culture from Kobe."

Store Overview

Store Name: KASANe (Yoman-ten KASANe) Contact: 078-977-8898 Location: San Plaza B1F-005, 1 Chome-8-1 Sannomiya, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 651-0084, Japan ※ Booth 35 Business Type: Fresh noodle pasta specialty store Concept: Fusion pasta blending Japanese and Western cuisine, designed to be eaten daily