Jay
San Francisco, CA

It is such a joy to watch something that is so simple yet delectable. I grin from ear to ear everytime I watch this drama. The last few episodes also give me misty eyes alongside the grins. In fact, the first 1/3 is a bit uneven as you are not sure what the story is really about but then you just become a member of that kitchen and get along with whatever happens there day in day out. The second half is getting better and better because I am no longer concerned whether there is a story or not. In fact, I find the dramatic moments/conflicts a bit forced (or even unnecessary) because seeing the main couple falling in love and how they treasure each other is more than enough for me. I love how their story is more than boy meets girl – as the professional development side really impresses me. I will miss it when it ends tonight!

What a pleasant surprise that the writer also penned my another favorite, Lawyers of Korea which is so underrated. That one certainly is more kdrama-like with quite a lot of dramatic elements as opposed to the fresh and simple Pasta.

Like so many have said already, GHJ is the one carrying this show beautifully and superlatively, complemented by the excellent by LSK – who is so very sexy here. Their chemistry is certainly the best in the recent crops of drama, after City Hall’s KSA and CSW.

I truly believe the scriptwriter lucked out in the casting of Gong Hyo-jin and Lee Seon-kyun. Without the two leads, this drama would be quite bland.

The script is lacking balance in the characters. If you’re going to introduce a character, please make good use of them instead of just having them hang around. (Poor younger brother of Seo Yoo-kyung. He’s featured so little that I don’t even remember his name.) Furthermore, just because the supporting characters don’t harass or backstab the main characters shouldn’t mean that they play a lesser part in the overall story. Well-rounded supporting characters are what make what could be an okay drama a great one. This drama needs that bit of oomph.

Even with that said, I do like “Pasta.” Much like everyone else, it’s the chemistry between the two leads that keeps me coming back for more. I just love them.

I think what Pasta has been trying to project is the ordinariness and realistic pacing of life. Something like Triple? But the difference is that Triple had a story to tell whilst Pasta? Nothing much. I have to agree with most of you that the only factor bringing the drama on so far is The Voice and GHJ. Like somebody said earlier, I doubt I would have continued watching thus far if somebody else acted their parts, or if their chemistry wasn’t that sizzling. Sad case, and nearly a situation of wasted talent for both actors.

that is all!