I went to the department store basement in Nihonbashi to look for dinner, but the first choice restaurant was sold out. So, I went to Plan B where they had only one remaining set of the "Ten-Ushi Torinomono" for 1000 yen excluding tax, but it was on a time-limited sale for 700 yen. The "Ten-Ushi Torinomono" is a bento box that includes tempura rice bowl, beef rice bowl, and chicken yakitori rice bowl. When enjoyed at home with shichimi togarashi (seven spice blend), the simmered vegetables are delicious. While the three types of rice look good, the portion is small and the taste doesn't stand out.

This is a review of a bento shop located below Kanda Myojin, which has its main base there. I have used this shop occasionally in the past, and the last time I bought the seasonal limited edition Autumn Adventure Bento for 1080 yen, which left a relatively good impression. Today, I was thinking of buying the Miyabi bento, but hesitated and ended up missing out on the Mini Kuromon for 1188 yen (tax included), which sold out quickly. So, I ended up buying the Ishikari bento for the same price. The Ishikari bento includes grilled salmon, simmered dish (koyadofu, bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, konjac, carrots, burdock), chicken Karaage, rolled omelette, vegetable-filled chicken meatballs, Gomoku Manju, shrimp fritter, lotus root with minced chicken and sweet miso sauce, hijiki simmered dish, kinpira burdock, pickled vegetables, simmered soybeans, simmered white kidney beans. Personally, I found everything except the grilled salmon to be unsatisfactory, especially the chicken Karaage which was lacking in substance and didn't seem like Karaage at all. Upon confirming the description, it was indeed listed as chicken Karaage. I will refrain from repeating visits to this shop for a while. Overall rating: 3.2 (previously 3.3), Taste: 3 (previously 3.3), Cost performance: 3 (previously 3.3).

This is a bento shop located in the basement of Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi, with its headquarters under Kanda Myojin. I have occasionally used their services in the past, and this time I purchased the seasonal limited edition Autumn Excursion Bento for 1,080 yen. The bento includes tea rice, grilled salmon, simmered vegetables (eggplant, sweet potatoes, taro, konjac, crab-flavored fish balls, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, meatballs), thick omelette, seasoned matsutake mushrooms, shimeji mushrooms, eringi mushrooms. Looking at the showcase display, it may be misleading as it looks like matsutake rice, but overall the taste is decent, the price is reasonable, and the cost performance is good. It may not be very filling, but it seems like a good option for health reasons. I also purchased a Mini Assorted Bento for 864 yen for my mother, and she seemed to enjoy it as well. The female staff who assisted us this time was reliable and pleasant. Overall rating: 3.3 (up from 3.2), Taste: 3.3 (up from 3.2), Service: 3.3, Cost Performance: 3.3 (up from 3.2).

The bento box had a strong and distinct flavor overall, with plenty of ingredients that seem appealing to women. There were many options to choose from, making it enjoyable to decide what to eat first. It was a delicious bento box. Thank you for the meal!

Japanese cuisine. It looks quite nice. It feels luxurious. However, the rice shaped like plum blossoms is hard to cut with chopsticks. It's sticky rice. Well, you can just take a bite (laughs)

I had lunch at a seminar hosted by a certain company. Each dish was elegant and had a subtle taste, yet you could still feel the flavor of the broth. The bento was delicious, and even though it didn't seem like a large portion, it was quite filling. Thank you for the meal.

I bought lunch for the company's employees.

I received a bento box in the dressing room at a lecture. It was a Miyabi bento box from Kanda Myojin. They are sold at department stores and train station bento shops nationwide. There are high-end cuisine bento boxes (starting from 2,000 yen) and affordable kaiseki bento boxes (starting from 1,500 yen), but what I had this time was from the Edo flavor bento box series (starting from 1,000 yen). It had a visually appealing combination of rice in a straw bag shape and various dishes such as sake kasuzuke, beef simmered in soy sauce, simmered dishes, tamagoyaki, and black beans. It contained a total of 16 ingredients. I enjoyed it deliciously.

When spending weekends in the city, I usually start my Sunday with a head spa in the morning, have lunch somewhere in Ginza, followed by an afternoon at a spa or esthetic salon, and then I often end up buying bento boxes for dinner at Mitsukoshi department store. I tend to buy a couple of different options because I can't resist the variety, even though I'm trying to lose weight (laughs). The mini Kuromon bento costs 1,100 yen and includes simmered vegetables (taro, bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, etc.), chicken meatballs, trout roe, tamagoyaki (rolled omelette), salmon with yolk, beef stew, lotus root kinpira, burdock root kinpira, shrimp, hajikami (pickled ginger shoots), shishito peppers, and white rice. The taste is decent, but the rice portion is small (70g), so it's more suitable for a light meal when you're not too hungry. Alternatively, it can be a good additional option if one bento box is not enough.

I forgot the name, but the bento box priced around 1200 yen was already sold out. After some hesitation, I bought the Niku Gozen Bento for 997 yen. It includes stir-fried vegetables, simmered dishes (ganmo, taro, tofu, bamboo shoots, carrots), chicken meatballs, rolled kelp, cherry tomatoes, chicken and egg soboro, and fried chicken. Despite the name "Niku Gozen" (which means meat feast), there is no beef included. The flavors are rich and reminiscent of Edo-style cuisine. The rice is delicious, but the salt content is a bit concerning.

Kanda Myojin Miyabi - Suehiro Bento for 840 yen (at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi store) is a popular bento box suitable for all ages! The simmered dishes (eel, taro, bamboo shoots, chicken meatballs, rolled kelp, carrots) have a rich flavor that is reminiscent of Edo-style cooking. Each ingredient is well-seasoned and has a good texture. It makes you want to have a drink with it. The creamy crab croquette, tamagoyaki (rolled omelette), shrimp fritter, sweet potato tempura, kinpira burdock, and pickles are all delicious even when cold. The fried items are excellent! It seems perfect for enjoying before a theater performance. The bento comes with both white and red rice, and is packed full of side dishes. I was satisfied with the content and portion size!

It's been a while since the "busy season bento series". I bought the "Jintaiko" bento from "Kanda Myojinmae Miyabi" at Mitsukoshi in Nihonbashi. Typically, bento boxes tend to have an excess of animal protein, but this Jintaiko bento is excellent in that regard. The simmered dish is something I don't usually eat, but it really seeps into your body. At first glance, it may seem lacking, but when you eat it, both in terms of quantity and saltiness, it's satisfying enough.

This is a shop located in the basement food market of Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi. It is popular among salarymen on weekdays and shoppers on weekends. They specialize in traditional Japanese bento boxes, offering a variety of fried dishes, simmered dishes, grilled dishes, pickled dishes, and rice. The simmered vegetable dishes are particularly delicious, with rich flavors that go well with the rice. The rice itself is soft and cooked perfectly. The grilled fish was also tasty. The prices are relatively affordable.

I attended a gathering where one of the participants brought a lovely sushi in a gold box. It was called Mini Hanatsuzuri from Miyabi-san at Kanda Myojin. When we opened the lid, there was a burst of excitement from everyone. Inside were 36 petit cakes-like sushi with 8 different toppings: shrimp, chestnut, scallop, flying fish roe, fried tofu, salmon roe, crab, and simmered anago. They weren't evenly distributed, so be careful when sharing to avoid arguments haha. The taste was delicious as usual. It might be convenient to have a soy sauce dispenser that can release a few drops at a time like a syringe. Thank you for the meal♪ By the way, it seems you can also purchase it online.

Updated in January of Reiwa 4 (based on December), this bento shop is located below Kanda Myojin and has its main base there. I have occasionally used it before, but I stayed away for a while after my last disappointing purchase of the "Ishikari" bento (I had bought a mini bento before, but never posted about it and time passed). This time, while touring the food section, I was lured in by Ms. Wa's promotional talk and bought the "Winter Play". Winter Play (Touyuu) - 1080 yen (tax included); on top of sea bream rice, there is crab, salmon roe, kinshi egg, simmered dishes (ganmo, crab-flavored fish balls, konjac, carrots, hanafu), red fish with miso glaze, chicken dumplings, u-no-hana (wild vegetable), kinpira burdock, simmered hijiki seaweed, lion fried chicken, paprika. After trying it, there was a slight feeling of dissatisfaction, but considering the price, it's not bad. Rating: 3.3 (previously 3.2).

We parked at Coredo Muromachi and took a stroll towards Ginza. Around 1:30 pm, we had lunch at Sub Curry Dominica. We then wandered around Ginza and headed back to Nihonbashi. For dinner, we bought bento boxes at Mitsukoshi Main Store. We tried the Miyabi Autumn Bento for 1080 yen, which included matsutake mushroom mixed rice, simmered dishes, fish, meatballs, and more. Everything had a rich and delicious flavor.