I will continue to purchase more! Next, I visited the Japanese food deli shop called Somen en. It felt like I walked around the basement three times to find it. I purchased Shiitake Mushroom and Shrimp Shinjo Tempura, as well as Cucumber and Tsugaru Chicken with Garlic and Rock Salt. Both were delicious. The Shiitake Mushroom and Shrimp Shinjo Tempura had a strong shrimp flavor. The Cucumber and Tsugaru Chicken with Garlic and Rock Salt cost ¥368 for 100g, and the Shiitake Mushroom and Shrimp Shinjo Tempura cost ¥389 for 100g. The total was ¥633, and I used a discount.

You have to eat vegetables. As the end of the year approaches, Mitsukoshi is more crowded than usual. It takes too long to go and buy leafy green salads. So I look for vegetables in the Japanese food zone. I like coleslaw salad. Let's buy it. Even if the price is written, it doesn't really resonate with me, but I understand coleslaw. That's because I was in charge of making salads at Colonel's place for four years during my student days, considering the amount of water that comes out and the weight when dressed. I bought a portion close to 100g and had it for dinner. Purple cabbage stays crispy unlike regular cabbage, carrots are soft, it's a good balance. The taste is not too strong, not too watery, and it was delicious.

I ordered 2 meat and potato croquettes and 3 sakura shrimp croquettes from the Japanese food shop. The meat and potato croquettes were big and round, almost enough for two people to share. They were delicious, with the flavor of the meat and potato blending well. However, I found the sakura shrimp croquettes to be just okay, not particularly impressive.

Ebi chicken with black pepper and shichimi seasoning with Kujyo green onions on the side. 411 yen. So salty! Unbelievably salty. I thought maybe the seasoning on top was too much, so I peeled off the skin and just ate the bottom, but it was still too salty. Tofu with pork miso sauce. The tofu part was normal, but the sauce on top was also too salty. Conger eel tempura. This was also extremely salty. What happened to this restaurant? It's not just that the alcohol goes well with the food, it's at a level where it can cause harm to the body. Everything was salty. Total cost: 1207 yen.

Located on the B2 floor of Ginza Mitsukoshi, there is a delicatessen shop offering a variety of Japanese cuisine. One of their dishes is "Kyoto sweet potato fried in black sugar and bacon with Saikyo miso" priced at 432 yen per 100g. Despite being Japanese cuisine, they use bacon, a Western ingredient. I was intrigued, so I decided to try it. The bacon with Saikyo miso has a subtle sweetness and is quite delicious. The bacon pairs well with the Saikyo miso. As for the Kyoto sweet potato, the texture is quite good. However, it doesn't have a strong black sugar flavor as the name suggests. I wonder if it's really necessary. It's a bit disappointing considering how tasty the bacon is. Nevertheless, I am curious about their other dishes as well. You can also find my review on my blog: http://subarunoumauma.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-2600.html

My wife loves the deli here, and every time we go to Ginza, we stop by. They have a particularly delicious dish where the whole onion is used. The onion is so tasty that you can eat it whole, peel and all. The sweetness of the onion is soaked all the way through, making it very delicious. It's not often that you get to eat a whole onion, so it's very fresh and tasty. It's a whole onion, but it's really delicious. I recommend it. My wife loves it, so we eat it often. Today, we brought some back for her mother as a souvenir.

Today's food tour has come to an end (^-^). Finally, I wanted to buy some snacks for tonight's drinking session, so I headed to the basement of Mitsukoshi. There were so many delicious delicacies to choose from, but after checking out a few places, I decided on "En's" fluffy tofu and yam hamburger with ginger sauce. I went home and prepared all the snacks for tonight's drinking session. Now it's time to enjoy the snacks! First, I took a bite. The filling inside includes carrots, shiitake mushrooms, kombu seaweed, green onions, and chicken. I thought it would be fluffy with tofu and yam, but it turned out that the taste of chicken is quite strong. The texture is more like soft tofu than fluffy, but it's still quite delicious. The filling is finely chopped, so the texture is not very noticeable, but it complements the smooth texture of the product. The taste of tofu is also present, and I find it to be to my liking. The sauce has a subtle ginger flavor and a light seasoning, typical of Kyoto-style thickened sauce with a hint of bonito dashi. I quite liked it. I would like to try other products from this shop as well. Thank you, En-san, for the meal.

★ I finished work early and stopped by En, my favorite spot for Japanese cuisine. I bought 150g of Avocado, Tomato, and Okra with Nameko Soy sauce, as well as the Chicken with Black Pepper and Shichimi Spice, served with Kujo Negi, which was on sale for 100 yen off. En is definitely the best for Japanese food! ★ Today Mitsukoshi closed at 8:30 pm. I barely made it after work! I purchased the Salt-Fried Chicken and Cucumber with Tsugaru Chicken in Garlic Sauce. The flavors were gentle and perfect for the hot summer. ★ I finished work early again and headed to En for some deli treats. I got the usual favorite, the Meat and Potato Croquette from the Japanese restaurant, and 150g of Avocado, Tomato, and Okra with Nameko Soy sauce. The staff even put the dressing for the Nameko Soy sauce in a separate container this time! ★ I managed to make it to Mitsukoshi before closing time. The deli was 30% off, so I grabbed the Meat and Potato Croquette and 100g of Grilled Cod Roe and Sakura Shrimp Potato Salad. The croquette was delicious with its pre-seasoned flavor, and the unique taste of the potato salad with cod roe and shrimp was a pleasant surprise. ★ I rushed in just 10 minutes before closing time! The fried chicken I wanted was sold out, so I opted for the Tofu and Yam Fluffy Hamburger, which was discounted by 200 yen. The refreshing jelly-like sauce complemented the dish perfectly. I also picked up two mini packs of deli: a refreshing salad made with Nasu eggplant and a cheese salad with beans and igari. ★ I finished work early and made it to Mitsukoshi. En's deli items were 20% off, so I couldn't resist buying the Meat and Potato Croquette from the Japanese restaurant and 100g of Smashed Cucumber and Steamed Chicken Salad. The croquette was perfectly round with a meat and potato filling, while the salad had a rich garlic dressing that made it delicious. ★ I finished work early and stopped by Ginza Mitsukoshi. After 7:30 pm, the deli items are discounted. En was offering a 20% discount, so I chose the Avocado, Tomato, and Okra salad. The special dressing with Nameko Soy sauce added a tangy flavor that was incredibly delicious. I also got 142g of Salt-Fried Chicken, which had a subtle saltiness and perfect seasoning. The Sakura Shrimp and Rapeseed Blossom Cream Croquette was creamy and fluffy, with a delicious filling. Everything was absolutely delicious at En, whether it's an izakaya, ochazuke shop, or deli shop. I love it!

In June 2015, steamed chicken with salt koji oil salad for 497 yen. The salt koji flavor was not very noticeable. The lotus root with mentaiko was deep-fried, but it seemed like there was only a sprinkle of mentaiko on top. However, towards the end, I found one piece of mentaiko sandwiched in there. Is this intentional or just an inconsistency? In September 2014, I had grilled conger eel for 549 yen. It was a bit oily but the abundance of conger eel made me happy. This year, I discovered a not-so-light cooking method for conger eel. In March 2012, I bought some en's side dishes at Mitsukoshi in Ginza. Recently, I've been seeing en and similar deli shops a lot. After a spa treatment, I felt like having a light Japanese meal, so I chose this place. The tofu hamburger-like dish for 426 yen was big, hefty, and delicious with a thick sauce. It filled me up quickly. The clear soup with tomato for 294 yen was refreshing with peeled tomatoes and ginger. The spicy ginger paired well with the tomatoes. The trending tomato diet, will it work? The teriyaki cartilage meatball with grated yam for 210 yen was quite flavorful with a chewy texture.

A shop famous for its deli dishes. I happened to come across a deli dish using "Hokkaido Kitakari" that was being talked about, so I decided to buy it. - Hokkaido Kitakari Cheese Sweet Potato Rice Cake Skewer (292 yen/each) A rice cake made with fluffy Hokkaido Kitakari and flavorful cheese. Served with a sweet and savory sauce. I love this kind of dish! Since it's skewered, it seems easy to eat even outside. - Yamato Pork Meatball with Brown Rice Black Vinegar Sauce (357 yen/100g) The texture of the coarsely ground meat and bamboo shoots is enjoyable! The umami of the pork and the sweet and sour sauce go well together. These seem to be limited spring collection menu items available from February 24th to April 20th. How about getting some for a cherry blossom viewing party? Deli En, a Japanese deli shop Official Website: http://souzai-en.com/ Deli En, a Japanese deli shop Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/souzaien

Located on the 2nd floor underground of Ginza Mitsukoshi is a Japanese cuisine deli called Sogen En. I purchased a bento box for lunch. The one I tried this time was the King Salmon Miso Grilled Deluxe Bento. The King Salmon miso grilled piece was thick and generous, offering a satisfying portion. Marinated in Kyoto miso overnight and grilled, the taste was smooth and refreshing. The bento box also included a variety of seasonal side dishes like fried fish cake, making it a truly luxurious meal. The price of 1200 yen is quite reasonable.

On Monday night on a public holiday, I was in the mood for some deli food. So, I stopped by "En," a Japanese deli on the B2F of Mitsukoshi Ginza. They had a variety of reliable deli dishes, but this time I felt like having a bento. I chose the "Mackerel and Autumn Vegetable Black Vinegar Bento," which had a fall-inspired vibe. The price tag said 781 yen, but it rang up as 780 yen at the register. It seems like there's a different rounding system for tax between the label machine and the register, perhaps to create a sense of value. Anyway, I took the bento home and heated it up. The taste was better than convenience store food, quite delicious. The black vinegar added a nice healthy flavor. The portion of rice was a bit small, but it might actually be a healthier option. I'd like to try their deli dishes next time along with the bento.

This shop specializes in prepared side dishes called "Dashichazuke En." I have been to Dashichazuke En twice before. I purchased two items: a croquette made with meat and potatoes from a Japanese restaurant (189 yen) and a grilled minced chicken patty with grated yam (210 yen). The meat and potato croquette weighs 150g per piece and is made by shaping meat and potatoes into a croquette. The flavor of the meat and potatoes is well infused, so I enjoyed it without any additional sauce. The grilled minced chicken patty with grated yam has a fairly sweet sauce. Both items were quite ordinary. (2012/05/19)

On Sunday around noon in Ginza, I thought about going to a restaurant, but they all seemed crowded, so I decided to buy something and take it home from the Mitsukoshi basement. I don't usually use the depachika (department store basement), but it was fun to look around. After much deliberation, I decided on the beef yakiniku and tororo (grated yam) rice bowl from the Japanese deli Ensan. It was delicious, maybe my favorite bento I've had recently! Even when cold, the combination of the tasty meat and tororo is great. The portion is small, but at ¥630 in the depachika, the cost performance is excellent. I might start exploring depachika more often from now on!

Well, well, in front of Ginza Mitsuba in Higashi-Ginza, while discussing the differences in opinions about the Tamago-yaki by Teri Ito and Ai with my husband, Shufu's Uko must worry about dinner. I asked my husband to keep an eye on things while I was choosing souvenirs for my hometown in the morning, but it turned out that he couldn't decide on the menu and was just wandering around Ginza Mitsukoshi among the fierce madams. Oh well, let's choose together as a couple. And you know what? What always makes me (/ω＼) annoyed is that he complains about what I chose, whether it's past, present, or future. "I can't believe you bought this," or "It's neither good nor bad," or "How much did this cost?" (I keep a household account book and I do think about the price!) Ugh! I'm getting angry just writing about it! That husband of mine! ( ｰ`дｰ´)ﾁｼｨｯ! However! History has been made! My husband actually suggested, "Let's buy various side dishes and take them home." ( д)　ﾟ　ﾟEh! My...my...my husband! He's suggesting a menu! What change of heart has occurred! Maybe he was inspired by the dazzling showcase at Ginza Mitsukoshi, like a shining star. Anyway, I picked up my jaw from the floor and asked my husband, "So, which one should we get?" My husband said, "How about this eggplant?" I said, "Oh, eggplant with miso...wait! Husband! This is a serious matter! This is it! It's 400 yen per piece, but actually it's 400 yen per 100g, and the staff said, 'We'll weigh one piece,' and when they weigh it, the price is about 1.5 times higher. It's a scam! I need to be assertive (σ｀д´)σ I'll fight for this!" (It's not a scam, it's not even unfair pricing, just calm down.) But this reminded me...why I avoid buying deli food at department stores...decades ago, when we were newly married, I did the same thing, ran out of money, and had to return the items. It was so embarrassing (〃▽〃)ﾎﾟｯ... As I woke up from my reminiscing, my husband said, "No, it's 400 yen per piece. Let's get something else. What do you think, Uta?" Oh? He's back to his usual self, but oh well, I was able to express my opinion on food (d(´∀｀*). So, I said, "Let's get this Kinmedai!" (Oh, here we go again, the usual 'Kinmedai is only red! Who would eat that?' he says...) My husband said, "We can share this amount between the two of us." I thought, "(ヾ(°∇°*) Seriously?! Is this really my husband?) Uh, yeah, that's right." I blurted out the catchphrase of the Japanese curling team. It's the off-season now, right? Anyway, we bought the two items mentioned above...Rice eggplant with shishito and meat miso dengaku. 400 yen ☆3.9 The rice eggplant is tenderly grilled, and the minced meat flavor is abundant with dengaku miso spread generously. It's full of volume and can even be a good accompaniment for alcohol. I made a good purchase. Kinmedai fried with yuzu miso sauce. 700 yen ☆3.8 The Kinmedai itself was a bit dry, but with plenty of grated daikon and sliced yuzu, it had an elegant taste. Since we're sharing it, and it's made with Kinmedai, the cost performance is actually good. Well, I was enlightened. This shopping experience was eye-opening. I've avoided buying deli food at department stores because my grandmother always said that even the hairs on your butt would be scrutinized if you bought it. But I need to reconsider. And this momentum ==========

Located in the basement 2nd floor of Ginza Mitsukoshi, there is a Japanese cuisine store called Somen En. I bought a bento box for lunch and ate it at home. This time, I purchased the Japanese-style bibimbap with plenty of vegetables and beef. The vegetables included eggplant, spinach, bean sprouts, mushrooms, carrots, and more, along with beef stew and a half-boiled egg. It also had miso in it, so when you mix it all together, you get a variety of flavors and don't get tired of it. After eating about half of it, I mixed in the half-boiled egg which changed the taste again, making it enjoyable until the last bite. It's literally a Japanese-style version of Korean bibimbap. It cost 700 yen before tax, but with the shareholder discount, it was only 630 yen, which is cheap.

It's a department store basement. I wandered around and found a shop that caught my eye. They use seasonal ingredients and have a lot of dishes with plenty of vegetables. The tofu hamburger looked delicious too. After going around once, it was sold out... I ended up buying Kagawa-grown vegetables, yuba with cherry blossoms and rice eggplant with shishito miso, and shiitake mushroom with shrimp tempura. The shiitake mushroom with shrimp tempura is incredibly delicious. It may seem a bit pricey, but it's so tasty that you can eat as many as you want ♡ The shishito miso with meat looks so delicious. I was drawn to its appearance. It goes well with rice. This shop has a variety of Japanese-style dishes that Japanese people would enjoy.

Tofu and yam hamburger with ginger sauce for 497 yen. Eggplant tataki with ginger dressing for 404 yen. Total 901 yen. I forgot to take a picture of the hamburger. It was just okay as I wasn't very hungry when I ate it. The eggplant was really delicious, maybe because I had it at night in the hotel when I was very hungry. I can't make this at home. (Paid with a nationwide department store gift certificate. Thank you for the meal.)

I purchased this in May 2021 on a holiday. This shop is located on the basement floor of Ginza Mitsukoshi. They sell various side dishes, so I was indecisive on what to buy and ended up walking around the store three times (*´∀`). I bought the meat and potato croquette (240 yen including tax) and warmed it up in the microwave, but surprisingly, the outside was crispy and good. The taste of the meat was average.