Revisited the restaurant. Ordered the salad set and it came with a side of tofu, making me full already. The salad had a strong vegetable flavor and the dressing wasn't too sour. I chose the soy milk carbonara pasta as my main dish, and it was really delicious. The dessert was the same as last time, but its gentle taste helped soothe my daily stress. Next time, I'll try the limited-time pasta. Also, they sell a different kind of tea each day.

Went to Konana on the 8th floor of Lumine Ikebukuro for a lunch meeting with friends. We had made a reservation so we were seated promptly. We ordered using a tablet, but were also given a menu. The pasta options all looked delicious, making it hard to choose. After about 10 minutes of deliberation with my friends, I decided on the Asparagus and Shrimp with Soft-boiled Egg in Soy Sauce flavored lunch set for 1573 yen. In addition to pasta, it came with today's soy milk pudding and tea. The pasta was thin and al dente, a bit on the firm side. It was generously topped with ingredients and had a slightly rich flavor, but was tasty. The tea that came with the lunch set was surprisingly delicious and even more impressive than the pasta. It was an original blend called Konana Tea, refreshing and easy to drink, really delicious! Today's soy milk pudding was hojicha flavored. The balance of the slightly bitter hojicha and the sweetness of the soy milk was great, and it was also delicious. The interior of the restaurant was bright, with plenty of seating, and the staff were all friendly and welcoming. Thank you for the meal.

If I start saying things like "nowadays," does that mean I'm already old? The last order is at 9:30 pm and the store closes at 10:00 pm. According to the photo data, I entered around 8:50 pm. Despite several empty table seats, I was assigned to a counter seat in the front. Is there going to be a rush of customers in the last 30 minutes? It's easy to imagine that the front side of the counter seat is uncomfortable because the back side is a passageway where people walk behind you. However, I understand that it may be the store's policy, so I comply with it. The person who entered after me was also treated the same way, so I can forgive it. If someone is told to feel free to choose after I have ordered, it creates a sense of distrust. I had almost decided on a two-choice set meal before entering the store, but I checked the menu again when I saw it placed on the counter. I also checked if there were desserts or drinks in addition to the set menu. Okay, I've made up my mind. When I called the staff, they brought a tablet saying, "Orders are taken from here." I was surprised because I didn't expect this system of confirming the order three times - at the storefront, with the menu sheet, and on the tablet. If it's a tablet system, it should be provided at each seat or given upon entry. It's confusing to have menu sheets available. Well, it's fine. I thought about pretending to be an old person and saying I can't do it, but I'm still in my early forties, so I'll try my best (laughs). I sent my order and after a while, a staff member came and said, "Our homemade soy milk pudding is not available today." Well, if it's not available, there's nothing I can do. "Then, that's fine," I quickly gave up. But then they said I had to reorder using the tablet. What? I was dumbfounded. I had to redo it with the staff accompanying me. This was also questionable (laughs). "Mentaiko and Shirasu with Takana (large serving) + Salad Set" (1,881 yen) - as shown in the photo. The tablet photo is from the first time, so the "soy milk pudding" is listed, but since it's sold out, it's not included. Mentaiko, shirasu, and takana were as expected, which was fine. Also, the green onions as a condiment were not a problem. However, what's this? The one that seemed to have the most was the shiitake mushrooms? I had a hard time deciding between two options. I chose this one over "Asari and Shiitake Mushroom Asari Dashi Butter," but I wasn't interested in shiitake mushrooms, so maybe the other one with Asari would have been better? Looking at the menu photos, there are indeed other ingredients besides mentaiko, shirasu, takana, and green onions. Could it be that those were shiitake mushrooms? I had to accept that it was a problem with the menu name and digest it within myself. The mentaiko was probably a frozen type in a container, similar to a squeeze tube of cream. It was neither good nor bad. It's acceptable in this kind of restaurant. Surprisingly, the shirasu was decent, more in terms of its condition than its taste. The takana also had a Fukuoka-like atmosphere that went well with the mentaiko. The noodles were thin, firm, and dried quickly on the surface, but since it was a type of dashi soup, it was manageable. However, the dashi soup itself was unclear. It seemed delicately and elegantly made, with a good balance, but it lacked the essential umami taste. This made it taste simply bland. It was more light than umami. A bit different from what I imagined as "dashi." On the contrary, the salad had a dressing that forcefully emphasized the dashi taste. Maybe that's why. I shouldn't have started with the salad. The tofu in the small dish was actually pretty good. The best part was the cold tea (laughs). Thank you for the meal. Just when I had taken a few bites of pasta, they asked if I knew that the last order is at 9:30 pm and if I wanted anything else. But it was still before 9:15 pm. Isn't that too early? This confirmation was also questionable, as it was better to follow the order of entry.

It's a place where you can enjoy Japanese-style pasta. I was surprised by the volume of the salad that came with it when I ordered the salad set‼️ The lunch menu also lets you choose between a salad or dessert set, which is really appealing! The pasta seasoning was delicious, and the service was polite, so I want to visit again!

8th floor of Lumine Ikebukuro. A pasta restaurant with a Japanese twist. Dishes are enjoyed with chopsticks. I chose the soy milk carbonara and soy milk pudding set. The soy milk carbonara had a hint of Japanese dashi and was delicious. The pudding had a base of soy milk and kinako, with walnuts as accents. Today's tea was refreshing like Earl Grey. There are many young women here, with a few men as well. The restaurant values the taste of ingredients that are gentle on the body. I would like to come back again.

Lunch set for ¥1180 ▶︎ Mini salad Not really mini, quite a good portion ▶︎ Asparagus and shrimp with soy sauce pasta with half-boiled egg It's delicious, you can't go wrong, happiness until the end ▶︎ Konana tea There is quite a lot of attention to detail in the tea, it's different from regular tea. There are so many pasta options that it's hard to decide! There are bases like dashi, soy milk, miso, and soy sauce, each with many types of pasta. This place is very satisfying.

I wanted to eat pasta, so I decided to dine in at this place. It's a Japanese pasta restaurant, so the pasta dishes were mainly based on dashi broth. I was torn between choices, but I was intrigued by the miso dashi flavor, so I went with the lotus root and bacon miso dashi Napolitan. I also ordered the spinach and mentaiko soy milk carbonara. For dessert, I chose the soy milk pudding set, and I picked the black honey kinako flavor from the five options available. Both dishes were delicious, with the pasta noodles being slightly thin and firm. However, the complimentary Konacha tea was not to my liking, and the wait time for the food was a bit long, so I deducted a star. ⭐️

This is a cafe in Lumine where the pasta is delicious. I had been to the Jiyugaoka branch before, so I knew about this place, but I had never tried the pasta, so I had the soy milk carbonara. For dessert, I had the soy milk pudding! It was incredibly delicious.

Located on the 8th floor of Lumine, this shop offers pasta dishes with just the right amount of serving size. The variety of pasta, tea, and soy milk pudding was satisfying, and everything was delicious. There are counter seats available, making it easy for solo diners to enjoy a meal. I would like to visit again!

This is a restaurant located on the 8th floor of Lumine Ikebukuro, directly connected to Ikebukuro Station. I tried it because they had several pasta dishes using soy milk. I ordered the mentaiko and spinach soy milk carbonara. It had a lot of spinach and seemed good for the body.

I visited this restaurant alone for dinner on a weekday night. It was quite late, so there were hardly any people there. They offer a variety of Japanese-style pasta dishes such as miso, soy sauce, and tofu-based ones. The menu seemed extensive and I felt like I could enjoy different dishes each time I visit. The portion size was just right, the flavors were not too strong, and the broth was tasty. The only downside was that despite the empty restaurant, the staff didn't come around much and the service was a bit slow. I had some extra time that day, so it was okay, but I might get frustrated if I was in a hurry. The food was delicious and it was easy to dine alone, but considering the price, I felt that there are other places with similar quality of food and service. The average price for a pasta dish is around 1300 yen, which I think is not the best value for the money.

I arrived in Ikebukuro and decided to visit the Lumine restaurant floor without any specific purpose. Luckily, there was a table available and I didn't have to wait. However, a line quickly formed while I was choosing my menu. I opted for the lunch set, which included a daily tea and a choice between salad or soy milk pudding (flavor changes daily). I chose the following three items: - Ginger roast pork with Awaji onions and soy sauce koji - Pork and daikon radish with refreshing lemon flavor - Soy milk carbonara with pork and mushrooms The ginger roast pork had a spicy kick from pink peppercorns and shredded ginger, complementing the thick and hearty pork. The soy milk carbonara was creamy with the richness of bacon and a light finish from the soy milk, enhanced by various mushrooms. The powdered cheese sprinkled throughout added a changing flavor as I ate, which I appreciated. As I started eating, a line had formed in the restaurant, with people queuing up for shaved ice. The restaurant cleverly attracted customers for both lunch and tea time.

Visit date: June 13, 2021 (Sunday) I came to the store with my favorite friend after window shopping! I ordered an orange pudding (blancmange?) and tea set! I had already had lunch and half-sized cake at Harbs for lunch, so this day was the second dessert haha. The gentle sweetness of the pudding and the refreshing citrus sauce were a perfect match♪ The tea was brought in a teapot, so I could have about 2 cups and relax♪

You can enjoy delicious Japanese-style pasta, desserts, and a stylish interior at this restaurant. It's recommended for dates or lunch with friends. The restaurant accepts credit cards or cash. Also, if you install the Konana app during your birthday month, you can order pasta and dessert for free with a coupon (you need to ask the staff to place the order). Definitely give it a try!

<Recommended Points> ■Consciously intake plenty of vegetables→→→Entered the store on Sunday after 8 PM. About half of the seats were taken, mostly by female customers. 【Shottsuru Butter Pasta with Shrimp and Shiitake Mushrooms】1,100 yen (Salad set +400 yen) ✅A Japanese pasta with a soy sauce flavor and bonito flakes. The taste of shottsuru is well infused in the ingredients. The combination of mushrooms and butter is also excellent. ✅You can choose from 3 types of salads, all of which are generously sized like the pasta dish. It's great to be able to eat a lot of vegetables. =================================== Thank you for reading. I am actively updating my Instagram, YouTube, Ameblo, and a site specializing in station bento, so I would be grateful if you could take a look. ■Instagram: manon4649 http://www.instagram.com/manon4649/ □Twitter: manon4649 https://twitter.com/jujiro01 [New!] ■YouTube: manon4649 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlEO9LTw12vvKzTgJIwAbA □Ameblo: ~I don't want to compromise on gourmet and station bento~ manon's reviews http://ameblo.jp/kojimaroblog/ ■Site specializing in station bento: manon's thoughts on station bento, sometimes on Instagram http://manon4649.hatenablog.com □I create summary articles of station bento on my Tabelog page. https://s.tabelog.com/smartphone/matome/9425/

Visit date: Holiday 11:15-11:50 Weather: Sunny This is my first visit since 2014. I had written that I wouldn't visit again, but I felt like eating pasta and there was a 10% OFF at Lumine, so I thought maybe the restaurant has improved since it has been around for so long. There were only 2 groups of customers when I visited. By the time I left, all tables except the large one in the center were full. Orders are placed using a tablet. You can choose between a normal portion or a larger portion for the pasta, but it's unfortunate that a smaller portion is not available. Carbonara with konana soy milk, salad set 1,580 yen (excluding tax) Hmm, the taste is kind of vague. The salad can be chosen from 3 types, and I chose the steamed chicken and avocado lemon salad. The dressing is too strong. I chose Karari tea for my drink. Hmm, this costs over 1,700 yen including tax, which is too expensive.

I went to Ikebukuro with my friend and we decided to check out the restaurant area in Lumine. It had just opened this month and we received a free ticket for soy milk pudding from the staff, so we decided to give it a try. The restaurant was bright and welcoming. The menu was on an iPad and they had various pasta options with different bases. I chose the cashew nut soy milk tantan pasta and added a salad set with a choice of three salads and a drink. For dessert, I ordered the soy milk pudding, which came in different flavors and I chose matcha. It was a bit difficult to eat with chopsticks, but the pasta could have been a bit more flavorful. The soy milk pudding, however, was delicious!

I went to a restaurant in Ikebukuro Lumine in October 2019. I had some errands to run in the morning, so I had time before my afternoon plans to have a leisurely lunch. I ordered the lunch set which included smoked salmon, asparagus with miso tomato cream, kinpira (sauteed and simmered burdock root), hojicha (roasted green tea) soy milk pudding, and a relaxing cup of tea (hot).

I have been to the Japanese-style pasta restaurant "Konana" hundreds of times. There are not many restaurants that serve Japanese-style pasta, so when I feel like eating a refreshing soy sauce-based pasta or pasta with yuzu or sesame, I come here. I order the "Okra, Nameko Mushroom, and Tororo Natto" about 80% of the time when I come here. I love pasta and slimy foods, so this dish is perfect for me. The sakura shrimp adds a nice touch, and the pasta with a flavorful dashi broth is delicious. This popular restaurant in Lumine is usually busy, so it's a great choice for a quick meal at the station.

Pasta restaurant in Lumine Ikebukuro. They offer not only pasta but also pancakes, making it a good place for a cafe experience. I went in on a Saturday at 9 pm and it was full of girls. I chose the pasta with grated yam, soft-boiled egg, and yuzu pepper from the many healthy-looking options. The pasta that came out was delicious with a flavorful broth. It was healthy and refreshing. I also had tofu, strawberry daifuku, and roasted green tea as a set. The cost performance is not the best, but it was a nice place with a relaxing atmosphere.