Steamed dumpling bento box for 860 yen. Before boarding the Shinkansen, I decided to buy a steamed dumpling bento box and went to the Tokyo Minamiguchi store where I always go, only to find out that they were sold out! I hurriedly checked the Keiyo Street and found about 5 in stock, so I bought one. It seems like everyone loves them after all. I also got a special tea to accompany it, so my body fat countermeasure is perfect! Thank you for the meal.

I used to love the Tamago Sand from "Tennoya," so I looked it up and found out that they sell it here. When I visited the store, they had it! The Tamago Sand. There were other delicious bento boxes as well, but I was already full so I bought a pack of 6 Shumai from Sakai Kōgyō. I enjoyed it at the hotel, but the Tamago Sand from Tennoya is still delicious. The fluffy and slightly heavy Tamago with mustard is just perfect. It's easy to eat alone even though it has a substantial weight. The Shumai from Sakai Kōgyō is consistently tasty, as I've had it many times before. The variety of options makes it hard to choose, but it's exciting to explore different items on the menu in such shops.

Steamed Pork Dumpling Bento Box for 860 yen. Today around 10:00 AM, I reached 100 followers. The 100th follower turned out to be the influential 'Udon as a Staple' on Tabelog. Now, onto the main topic of the Steamed Pork Dumpling Bento Box. The probability of purchasing this bento box at Tokyo Station or Shin-Yokohama Station is 100%, so I assume they have sold 100 boxes. The rice is divided into 8 separate portions, ensuring a well-balanced meal. I always appreciate the delicious bentos from 'Sekiyouken'. This time, I posted photos of each dish for easier analysis. Thank you for the meal! To all my followers, thank you and let's continue to support each other in the future.

I received a collaboration bento from Sakiyoken and the bento shop Zenzai, which are in a joint venture with an 85:15 ratio. Zenzai, a member of the JV, is just in name only and has no real connection to the bento itself. Sakiyoken, the JV's main company, is always reliable with their shumai bento, and I have even visited their factory for a tour. This trust led me to make the purchase! I took the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station at 10:10 AM to Shin-Osaka. During the journey, at 11:40 AM, there was an announcement on the train: "This train has just passed through Mikawa-Anjo Station on time. Next stop is Nagoya..." Should I eat the bento? The contents of the bento included shumai with additional fried food (tuna cutlet) and simmered dish. In terms of shumai, there were 4 pieces instead of the usual 5 in the shumai bento, with one of them being a slightly higher grade shrimp shumai. For shumai bento fans, it might feel a bit lacking. Is it delicious? It's a bit on the expensive side... Thank you for the meal!

Sekiyouken Shumai Bento for 860 yen. I had to have lunch on the Shinkansen for a day trip to Gunma, so I always go for the Shumai Bento at Tokyo Station. No need to hesitate. It's just so good! Consistent quality! I've even been on a factory tour, so I trust the quality. Next time I buy a bento at Tokyo Station, it's definitely going to be the Shumai Bento again! Thank you for the meal.

After watching the movie "Fly Me to the Saitama," I felt like eating the shumai from Sakai Honkan! I bought it as a snack for the Shinkansen ride. It was reliably delicious. I also got the grilled mackerel sushi from Wakahiro in Obama City, Fukui Prefecture. The thickly grilled mackerel with its rich flavor is sandwiched between vinegared rice of the same thickness. The pickled ginger and shiso sandwiched in between add a nice touch. It was carefully wrapped in plastic wrap, so it felt like homemade.

Access to the Shop: Just a 5-minute walk from JR East Japan's Tokyo Station, you'll find the "Meiten Bento Zenmai Ecute Keiyo Street Store" in Ecute Keiyo Street. Recommended Menu: Temari Sushi Bento Price: 921 yen Impression: This sushi bento is made by the Umenohana Group's "Furuiichi-an." The gentle and bright colors will surely make you excited. The well-balanced side dishes will enhance your satisfaction. Definitely worth a try!

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ➡ Access to the shop: A 5-minute walk from JR East Japan's "Tokyo Station" to Echute Keiyo Street, you will find the "Meiten Bento Zenmai Echute Keiyo Street Store" here. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ➡ Recommended menu: Nihonbashi Tamai's "Anago Meshi Bento" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ➡ Price: 1,200 yen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ➡ Impression: This is a bento box with eel rice from the famous long-established store "Nihonbashi Tamai". The size is of course different from the main store, but the taste of that "sauce" is outstanding! How many bowls of rice can you eat with just the sauce! The eel pieces are small, but the deliciousness of the eel meat is well preserved. Definitely worth a try!

Located on the Keiyo Street side of Tokyo Station, there is a bento shop. When I stopped by to buy something for dinner, I found Yokohama-style shumai bento, Sendai beef tongue bento with garlic, and a Tohoku Fair featuring a Uni rice dish from Hiraizumi for 1200 yen. After thinking for 5 seconds, I decided to take out the Uni rice dish. I was also tempted by the three-color ohagi from Masumoto-san next to the register, but I passed on it. They mentioned that the chopsticks were extendable, so I confirmed that disposable chopsticks were not needed. I enjoyed the Uni rice dish at home with only an hour left before the expiration date. The amount of rice was small, so it didn't give me a full feeling, but the Uni was delicious. The ikura, stem seaweed, shredded egg, and burdock root were great as snacks with alcohol.

Before boarding the Shinkansen, I searched for a snack to go with my beer. Since this is not the Tokaido Shinkansen, there are no special deals like the "Platt Kodama" ticket, so I had to pay for the beer myself. It's been a while since I've been to Tokyo Station. There are plenty of ekiben (station bento) options, but they can be quite pricey, and I didn't want something too heavy. Then I suddenly spotted a pork cutlet sandwich! It's not cheap, but it's more reasonable than a bento, and pork cutlet goes well with beer, right? I usually get a 350ml beer, but this time I went for a 500ml one. And the pork cutlet sandwich. It's supervised by Yoshikami, a long-established Western-style restaurant in Asakusa, so I might get a taste of the restaurant's atmosphere, even though I've never eaten there. The bread is toasted! The crispy texture pairs well with the fried pork cutlet. The cutlet is thick and has a good chew, and the crunchy cabbage coleslaw complements it. It goes well with the beer too! I should visit the restaurant to see how close the sandwich is to the real thing.

On the day I took off, my second son suggested various dinner options like making dinner at home, eating in Kawaguchi, eating in Akabane, or eating in Ginza, but they all fell through. I decided to just buy a bento at Tokyo Station because I didn't feel like spending a lot. I don't usually buy expensive food, so if I'm going to spend 1000 yen on a bento, I'd rather eat out somewhere. But this time, I thought it was okay. I bought some pastries at Hattendo (Sunday Asagopan) and then stumbled upon this place on the way, which had a variety of bento from different places like Maisen, Tennoya, and Sakaiyoken. It was convenient. I bought a grilled eel bento for 1200 yen and a Sakaiyoken bento for around 850 yen. The smaller size was nice. Later, I realized the eel was from Tamai, which I had tried before and found delicious. Sakaiyoken, on the other hand, is not particularly tasty, but sometimes I feel like eating it. It's weird. I asked which one my son wanted, and he said either was fine, so being a kind mother, I let him have the delicious Tamai eel! I had the Sakaiyoken bento. It's not particularly delicious, but it brings back childhood memories and is enjoyable. I remember not liking bamboo shoots as a side dish when I was a child, but as I've gotten older, I've come to enjoy them. I had a good time here! It's convenient. Next time, I'll buy the Tamai eel bento for myself when I'm alone.

Ekimaka is very convenient to use. I had lunch at Tommy Bahama and then decided to try the special shumai from Sakai-Tei, 12 pieces for 1420 yen. It seemed different in price and size compared to the regular ones. Then, I asked the staff to take out the Tamago Sand from Tennoya, which cost 700 yen. I had tried it once before, and it seemed like the right amount. The package they brought out was surprisingly small (laughs). Maybe the shumai was too big. When I got home, I tried the shumai, which had a generous amount of meat and even hidden green peas. It was well done. I put the sauce and mustard in the tray provided, but it was a bit tight. Each shumai had a satisfying texture and I enjoyed it. You could also taste the umami of the scallops. The Tamago Sand had a nice touch of wasabi mayonnaise, and the bread was moist. It was a convenient size to eat, especially for women. The thick omelet was slightly sweet, with a hint of dashi flavor, and it was delicious.

Bento boxes that can be eaten in the car as a gift. Discovered a renowned shop, Katsu Sandwich Corner, on the Keiyo Street. The Katsu Sandwich is easy to eat with one hand, and it tastes great with tender meat. "Niku no Mansei's Katsu Sandwich for 700 yen." Oh? They are selling that delicious Tamago Sandwich! "Tennoya's Tamago Sandwich for 700 yen." I called out to the staff and they brought it out for me. The smooth dashimaki tamago with a hint of mustard... I just can't stop eating this amazing sandwich. And to think you can buy it at Tokyo Station! φ(．．)

I love the shumai from Sakai Koken, so I was torn between getting the "Sakai Koken Shumai Bento" but ultimately decided against it because it would be my first time trying cold shumai. The shop allows you to pick up and choose the bento boxes displayed in the showcase, aside from the ones from Sakai Koken. They offer a variety of famous bento boxes, including the renowned Yakiniku Bento from Jojoen (which I think was around 2,500 yen). After much deliberation, I finally settled on the Maizen Okazu Moridaka-san Na Go-chisou Nori Bento for 999 yen. It included Tonkatsu (fillet) which I was happy to see, creamy shrimp croquette with a nice creamy texture, shrimp fry with tartar sauce, delicious salmon, a perfectly cooked seasoned egg, sweet potato simmered in syrup, dried daikon radish, pickles, and rice with seaweed and bonito flakes. Despite not being a fan of cold rice dishes other than onigiri, I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious everything was. It was all so good! I was impressed. I also heard that the Sakai Koken Shumai Bento for 830 yen and the Rikyu's Beef Tongue Don Eat Comparison for 1,280 yen were delicious as well. On my way back, I decided to try a different bento shop and was shocked by how different it was. It made me realize the importance of choosing the right bento shop. It was a good learning experience.

I was drawn to the mentaiko and decided to purchase it. I was also looking for some meat buns. Even though I thought that meat and mentaiko probably wouldn't go well together. And indeed, they didn't match at all! The mentaiko itself was delicious. I thought there might be less of it, but it was actually larger than I imagined. I understand the feeling of not being able to just have the mentaiko alone. However, it really doesn't go well with meat. I ended up eating them separately. If asked whether I would buy it again, I probably wouldn't. The staff was nice, so I will probably stop by the shop when taking the bullet train.

Located on the south side of Tokyo Station, on the way to the Keiyo Line platform, is the bento shop "Zenzai Mai" on Keiyo Street. This area sees a lot of foot traffic as people transfer from the Keiyo Line to other train lines, making it a prime location within Tokyo Station. Keiyo Street also has other shops such as a sweets store and a sushi restaurant. The shop sells bento boxes from Sakurayokan with shumai, Taimeiken with Western-style dishes, and Jojoen with yakiniku. I tried the JR East 30th Anniversary Bento (1,200 yen), a bento box created by Sakurayokan to commemorate the 30th anniversary of JR East. This bento box is a limited edition item sold only at JR station shops as part of a collaboration with JR, not available at department store Sakurayokan shops or Keikyu station shops. The highlight of this item is the limited edition Hyochan figure included inside. Despite the price of 1,200 yen, I was determined to purchase it as I collect Hyochan figures and have missed out on recent limited edition items. The bento box is beautifully arranged with red and white rice, featuring three types of shumai - the standard shumai, special shumai, and shrimp shumai. It also includes Sakurayokan's staple side dishes like bamboo shoot stew and tuna simmered in Yoshino sauce. The chili chicken and pickled vegetables add a Chinese flavor to the meal, reminding us of Sakurayokan's Yokohama roots. While all the shumai were delicious, I personally prefer the traditional standard shumai. Surprisingly, the pickled vegetables were also quite tasty with a satisfying crunch. Overall, the bento box offers a variety of flavors and is a fun experience, but for me, the highlight is definitely the shumai. This bento box is more geared towards collectors like myself who are interested in the limited edition Hyochan figure or train enthusiasts, rather than the general public. It's a limited-time, limited-distribution item that brings a sense of excitement. It's likely that such promotions have become more common since the privatization of the national railways. I hope JR, Zenzai Mai, and Sakurayokan continue to delight consumers with fun initiatives like this in the future.

Within JR Tokyo Station ticket gates, there is a shopping area called "Keiyo Street" located just before the escalator leading to the Keiyo Line. This shop is a bento store under JR East Japan, offering a variety of popular bento boxes from famous bento shops as well as ones from popular brands like "Rikyu" and "Tamai". In addition to bento boxes, they also have a selection of sandwiches such as the classic "Mansei" pork cutlet sandwich, "Tennoya" egg sandwich, and sandwiches from "Bagel & Bagel". Among these, you can find the original bento box from this store - the third edition of the limited express train headmark bento box, "Azusa". This bento box is made by the established bento shop "Marumasa" from Yamanashi, with the main items being "Koshu wine-marinated charcoal-grilled beef" and "secret sauce simmered ground beef". Side dishes include "Shinshu specialty Nozawana pickles", "Koshu small plums", and "Kikurage mushrooms", featuring the mountain delicacies of Koshu and Shinshu regions. The bento box is designed to resemble the headmark of the Limited Express "Azusa" train, adding to the excitement for fans of train-themed items.

Today, I arrived at Tokyo Station around 10 pm after a business trip to Makuhari in the afternoon. Just in time, Kyobashi Street was still open so I hurried to search for some snacks. I wanted something light for dinner so I decided to visit a not widely known bento shop called "Zenmai Kyobashi Street store". It was almost sold out, but luckily they still had a light bento option called "Kimkatsu Sandwich for 700 yen". The katsu was tender and delicious.

At Tokyo Station, I bought a bento box. I've heard that the shumai bento box from Sakai Han Koen is famous, but I've never tried it before! So, I bought it with an empty stomach, not on a trip, but on my way back from work. I hurried to buy some tea, rushed onto the Shinkansen, even though it was an unreserved seat, even if there was a stranger sitting next to me, for some reason eating on the Shinkansen makes the food taste delicious! And the shumai from Sakai Han Koen was indeed delicious! The "Bento Box Early Summer" for 756 yen was carefully made with vegetables, fish, meat, seaweed, shumai, and even a dessert dumpling, making it a satisfying bento box. Even without heating it up, the flavorful shumai was packed with deliciousness, explaining its popularity.