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About this place
For a busy weekday lunch, Cafe&Bar ととのう in Shinagawa Konan offers a reassuring choice for anyone looking to balance nutrition with a satisfying meal. One of its signature dishes, “Totonou’s Famous Yodare Chicken and Namul,” is seasoned with a closely guarded blend and gently cooked with low-temperature steam. The result is tender, moist chicken that is high in protein and low in fat. There is also a substantial range of bento for lunch, including steamed chicken and grilled fish options with calorie and nutrition information, as well as a smaller “80% Full” bento. The portions make it possible to choose a meal that suits how you feel that day and what the afternoon has in store. Thoughtful small plates add to the sense of a complete meal: potato salad with the smoky aroma of iburigakko, smoked pickled daikon, and wholegrain mustard; and hijiki seaweed with browned maitake mushrooms and lotus root.
The same care with ingredients carries through to drinks and a pause after the meal. The homemade craft cola is made with cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, vanilla beans, citrus and unrefined sugar. A craft lemonade scented with cardamom and honey offers a similarly refreshing drink with a depth of flavor. Other options include café au lait made with Finnish oat milk and a vivid carrot-and-tomato smoothie—drinks intended to offer a gentle way to take a break.
The restaurant occupies the second floor of an office building, with an open feel and a calm setting beside a coworking space. Reviewers describe it as an easy place to stop for lunch alone. There is room to sit down and enjoy a plate, as well as takeaway bento and café drinks available from the morning. Both options fit readily into the pace of a busy office district.
