On a regular day, I went alone for lunch. [Takana Bento] For me, it's a classic bento after the nori bento. Warm rice with pickled takana and shredded omelette. The toppings include the classic white fish fry and chikuwa tempura. The white fish fry had a crispy coating and a juicy interior. The chikuwa tempura had a slightly crispy texture today, with a stronger fry color than usual. It was different from the usual, but this crispy type was quite good. And the star of this bento is definitely the takana. The aroma, flavor, and texture of the takana combined with the rice is amazing. As a fan of spicy food, I sprinkled my own chili pepper on the takana. Eating it like spicy takana is my favorite. It seems like it will still be a while before I can freely go out. Let's take it easy and be patient. Today, it's another warm bento at home. I thank the staff at Hokkahokkatei and dig in!

I went alone on a Sunday afternoon. I ordered Oroshi Tendon with 2 shrimp tempura, flounder tempura, chikuwa tempura, and eggplant tempura. The lineup was quite luxurious and satisfying. Each ingredient was perfectly fried with a crispy coating and moist interior. The tempura sauce was sweet and savory, so be careful not to use too much. It's best to adjust as you eat. Eating with grated daikon radish makes it refreshing. The tempura lineup is occasionally renewed. This time, it was a version with grated daikon radish that is easy to eat on hot days. Dining out is not easy these days, so takeaway bento boxes are a precious find. I am grateful to all the staff.

On Saturday afternoon, I went with my best friend to have lunch at [Takanaben]. For me, it's a classic bento box, second only to the seaweed bento. It consists of warm rice with pickled mustard greens and shredded omelette. The toppings include the classic white fish fry and deep-fried fish cake. Today's white fish fry had a crispy coating and a juicy interior. While the fried items are delicious, the star of this bento box is definitely the pickled mustard greens. The aroma, flavor, and texture of the mustard greens combined with the rice are superb. As a lover of spicy food, I sprinkled some of my own chili pepper on the mustard greens, creating a spicy mustard greens flavor that I love. [Potato Salad] This was a complimentary item using a coupon from the app. A generous portion of potato salad on a bed of green leaf lettuce. It was moist and well-seasoned, quite enjoyable. I really like this. Today, I had the beloved Takanaben with a side of potato salad. Keep an eye out for side menu coupons on the smartphone app, they appear from time to time.

I went alone during the day on a regular weekday. I tried the "Roast Pork Cutlet Bowl". The roast pork cutlet bowl comes with thick slices of roast pork cutlet on top of rice with a scrambled egg. The roast pork cutlet was thick and large, providing a substantial volume. It had a good texture and the flavor of the pork meat spread as I chewed. The seasoning was a bit strong for my taste, but still within acceptable range. Eating a roast pork cutlet bowl for lunch on a tired day helps recharge my stamina. I also received a free miso soup with a coupon from the app. Let's boost our energy and make it through the winter without catching a cold!

I went alone on a regular weekday afternoon. I had the "Takana Bento" which had warm rice with pickled takana and shredded omelette. The toppings were the same as the nori bento, with white fish fry and chikuwa tempura. The standout was the white fish fry, with a crispy coating and tender fish inside. But the star of the bento was definitely the takana. The aroma, flavor, and texture of the takana combined with the rice was amazing. As a fan of spicy food, I sprinkled my own chili pepper on the takana. Eating it like spicy takana is my favorite. A reliable and delicious choice. I also used a coupon for the "Karaage". The crispy coating with juicy chicken inside was just right. The slightly bold flavor was perfect with beer. If you're unsure what to order, go for the takana bento. The affordable price is also a plus.

I went alone during the day on a regular day. [Noriben] Rice with bonito flakes and a layer of seaweed. A classic noriben with deep-fried white fish and fish cake tempura on top. The freshly fried white fish is crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. It tastes delicious with tartar sauce. The fish cake tempura has a chewy texture that feels nice. The kinpira burdock root and pickled cucumber provide a good contrast in texture and are perfect for a break between bites. [Hotto Potato] Used an in-app coupon. The thick-cut French fries are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The seasoning is moderately strong. Noriben is a staple of warm bento boxes. I crave it occasionally.

On a holiday afternoon, I went with my best friend to a restaurant called "Tokuten-don." After a short hiatus, their tempura rice bowl is back as "Tokuten-don." The bowl includes shrimp tempura, fish cake tempura, minced fish tempura, pumpkin tempura, and okra tempura, all for a reasonable price of 390 yen including tax. The tempura sauce is rich in flavor, so it's best to adjust the amount you use. With grated daikon radish on the side, it surprisingly makes for a light meal. Following the success of their pork cutlet rice bowl, the tempura rice bowl's return is great news for rice bowl lovers like myself. On this day, I took advantage of a miso soup coupon from the app, which was a simple instant miso soup but still a nice addition to the meal.

I went alone during lunchtime. [Mackerel Seaweed Bento] On a bed of rice sprinkled with bonito flakes, there's a layer of seaweed. Unlike the usual seaweed bento with white fish fry, this one comes with mackerel fry and fish cake tempura, a unique twist. The freshly fried mackerel is thick and meaty, providing a satisfying bite. The fish cake tempura has a nice chewy texture. The kinpira burdock root and pickled cucumber add a nice crunch, perfect for a break between bites. I usually prefer soy sauce on my fish fry, so I was a bit skeptical about the sauce provided being Worcestershire. However, after trying it, I realized that the sauce was the perfect choice. The bonito-flavored soy sauce on the rice would make the fish fry taste too monotonous with regular soy sauce. For this bento, I found that the sauce complemented the mackerel fry well. I finally got to try the mackerel seaweed bento that I had been curious about for so long. While white fish fry is good, mackerel fry offers a different kind of deliciousness. Both the seaweed bento and mackerel seaweed bento are priced the same, so you can choose based on your mood that day.

I went alone during the day on a regular day. I had a "Nori Bento" which had katsu rice covered with seaweed. It had a white fish fry and chikuwa tempura, a classic nori bento. The freshly fried white fish fry had a crispy coating and juicy inside. It was very delicious with tartar sauce. The chikuwa tempura had a nice chewy texture. The kinpira gobou and pickled cucumber were also good for a palate cleanser. The only downside was that the rice was a little cold. Hot steaming rice is always the best. For today's lunch, I was in the mood for katsu don. So I went to Hokka Hokka Tei. But surprisingly, they didn't have katsu don on the menu! When I asked the staff, they said katsu don and tempura don are currently not available. Oh well, I had to switch to the classic nori bento. After I ordered, I noticed that they also have a new item, "Aji Nori Bento" with mackerel fry instead of white fish fry. I'll try the Aji Nori Bento next time.

On Sunday afternoon, I went with my best friend to try the limited-time item, "Chinese-style rice bowl". It was filled with plenty of vegetables, pork, shrimp, squid, quail eggs, and other luxurious ingredients. The vegetables were crunchy and had a satisfying texture. The thick sauce coated everything nicely. The slightly strong salty taste was a bit noticeable, but the overall flavor was not bad. The Chinese-style rice bowl came with a spoon, but I wished they also provided chopsticks. The ingredients were large, making it difficult to eat with just a spoon. Hottokahottei offers a rare Chinese-style menu, which is a nice change from their usual offerings. It's good to occasionally try something different. Make sure to check out their seasonal limited-time items as well.

On Sunday afternoon, I went with my best friend to have lunch at 【Takanaben】. It was a warm meal with rice, pickled mustard greens, and shredded omelette. The toppings were the same as the seaweed bento, with crispy white fish fry and deep-fried chikuwa. Today's white fish fry had a crispy coating and tender fish, even more delicious than usual. No matter how tasty the white fish fry is, the star of this bento is definitely the pickled mustard greens. The aroma, flavor, and texture of the pickled mustard greens combined with the rice were superb. As a fan of spicy food, I sprinkled some of my own chili pepper seasoning on the pickled mustard greens. I love eating it like spicy pickled mustard greens. The reliable and consistent deliciousness. I was worried because the hamburger bento I bought last time near closing time was quite disappointing, but this time it was fine. It was delicious as usual, no, even more delicious than usual. I think the last time was just a fluke. I will continue to use this place frequently in the future.

I went alone during lunchtime. I had the "Takana Bento" which consisted of warm rice, pickled takana (leaf mustard), and shredded omelette. The toppings included white fish fry and chikuwa (fish cake) tempura, just like the nori bento. The plump white fish fry was delicious, but the star of this bento was definitely the takana. The aroma, flavor, and texture of the takana combined with the rice was amazing. As someone who loves spicy food, I sprinkled my own special blend of chili pepper on the takana. I love eating it like spicy takana. My go-to choices for warm bentos are the nori bento, fried chicken bento, katsudon, and now the takana bento. This was my first time trying the takana bento from Hokkahokkatei, and it was delicious as expected.

I went alone during the day. The "torimeshi" had white rice covered with seaweed and topped with plenty of cut fried chicken. The accompanying sauce was a soy sauce-based broth. The fried chicken itself had a strong flavor, so I found it tastier to dip the chicken in the sauce rather than pouring it on top. The two meatballs served were lightly curry-flavored, which was nice. The classic pickles were crispy and perfect for a chopstick break. Today's lunch was a warm bento. I ate well and will give my best in the afternoon!! Ohhh!!

Hokka Bento Tempura Makunouchi July 2022❗ When I got home... What's this? A bento box❗ Wow, the Hokka Bento Makunouchi is in such a cute box, huh⁉️What happened? Did you receive it⁉️ Or did you buy it❗ Dinner❗ Seriously⁉️⭐ Tempura shrimp and vegetables, beef, etc. Looks like it's good for having a beer❗ It was another hot day today❗ Wasn't there a mini cup noodle from Donbei? It goes well with tempura, so it's perfect❤️ It was delicious❗ Thanks for the meal❤️

▼Location▼ Located along Chuo Street, on the north side of Kintetsu Aramoto Station. ▼About the Restaurant▼ Hokka Hokka Tei is a major bento chain that emerged after a clash between the former leading bento chain, Plenus (now Hotto Motto), and Harksley, which was the Kansai headquarters at the time. Harksley became the main headquarters and the chain has continued to thrive. ▼Menu▼ They offer various menu items such as Nori Bento, Hamburg Bento, and more. For more details, please visit their website. ▼Food Ordered▼ - Nori Bento (390 yen) - (June 2022) A classic bento with rice topped with seaweed, fried fish, and chikuwa tempura. It comes with a side of mayo soy sauce. The fried fish is simple and tender, while the chikuwa tempura has a nice, simple flavor. Under the seaweed, there is rice sprinkled with bonito flakes and dashi, which adds a delicious touch. ▼Impressions▼ (June 2022) Hokka Hokka Tei was once a major player in the bento chain industry and continues to be one of the largest chains post-split. Harksley, a Kansai-based company, became the main parent company after the incident. In the Kansai region, Hokka Hokka Tei still has more stores than Plenus' Hotto Motto. The Aramoto Station branch is located as the name suggests, along Chuo Street near Kintetsu Aramoto Station. I tried the Nori Bento this time, and although it's a simple dish, the combination of seaweed, bonito flakes, and dashi was quite enjoyable. I look forward to using this bento chain more in the future.

I received a bento box as a gift, called "Nozawana Bento". It consists of white rice topped with pickled Nozawana vegetables, along with various side dishes such as chicken tempura with tartar sauce, homemade tamagoyaki (rolled omelette), pumpkin tempura, simmered eggplant, frilly lettuce, two small pieces of ham, and more. The Nozawana vegetables, which are the highlight of the dish, have a decent flavor. However, the other side dishes lack standout features. The menu online mentioned broccoli, but it was missing from the actual meal, possibly forgotten. The restaurant has introduced new items like the Taco Rice & Teriyaki Chicken Plate, with a focus on vegetables. The Nori Bento and Nori Beef Bento are also part of the new menu. While it's good to see some new options, none of them really stand out. Furthermore, it seems like the introduction of these new items has led to the removal of some classic dishes. Is Hokka Hokka Tei losing its way? It's important to maintain the quality and taste of the classic dishes at their usual prices, or it may not be a good sign.

I received a bento as a gift. [Pork Cutlet Bowl] It's a pork cutlet bowl that looks very filling. Thick slices of pork loin cutlet with fluffy scrambled eggs. The pork cutlet is fried to a deep golden color, cooked thoroughly and slightly firm. There is a lot of broth, making the rice very moist. As a result, the flavor feels quite strong. The flavor profile is not bad, and many young men who like this kind of taste would enjoy it. However, for me, the flavor was too strong. I heard from the person who gave me the bento that it was not the usual older sister who made it, but a young man. Even with a recipe, the taste can vary depending on who makes it. I prefer the pork cutlet bowl made by the older sister, but I think the one made by the young man is also not bad.

I received a bento box as a gift. The "takana bento" is a classic bento for me, just after the nori bento. It consists of warm rice, pickled takana (leaf mustard), and shredded omelette. The toppings include the staple white fish fry and chikuwa tempura. The white fish fry has a crispy coating and tender inside, while the chikuwa tempura has a chewy texture. Although the fried items are delicious, the star of this bento is definitely the takana. The combination of takana's aroma, flavor, and texture with the rice is superb. As a fan of spicy food, I like to sprinkle my takana with my own chili pepper seasoning for a spicy kick. Previously, the bento came with tartar sauce for the white fish fry, but it seems to have been replaced with mayo soy sauce recently. While the mayo soy sauce is not bad, I personally prefer tartar sauce. I hope they switch back to tartar sauce. I received this as a lunch treat. Thank you as always. m(__)m

I received a treat, [Eight Treasure Stir-Fried Rice Bento]. It's a limited-time product containing Eight Treasure Stir-Fry, small shrimp tempura, and fried rice. It's a rare Chinese-style bento at Hokka Hokka Tei. The main dish, Eight Treasure Stir-Fry, is packed with vegetables, pork, shrimp, squid, quail eggs, and other luxurious ingredients. The thick sauce and crunchy vegetables create a pleasant texture. The side dish is small shrimp tempura with mayonnaise sauce, which is quite tasty. The fried rice is simple with a fluffy texture and a rich flavor that makes you want to have a beer even during the day. It's priced at 740 yen including tax, which is a bit high for Hokka Hokka Tei, but the luxurious contents make it worth it. I received this as a lunch treat, and I am very happy because I usually only buy cheap items around 500 yen at Hokka Hokka Tei. Looking forward to the next treat! 😂

I received a gift of 6 kinds of tempura rice bowl. It included 2 shrimp tempura, yellowtail tempura, chicken tempura, fish cake tempura, green bean tempura, and pumpkin tempura. The tempura was very luxurious and each ingredient was perfectly fried - crispy shrimp, juicy chicken, and crunchy pumpkin. The rice was cooked just right, not too hard or too soft. However, the tempura sauce was quite sweet and salty, so be careful not to use too much. It was a delightful gift for a busy lunch during the year-end. The tempura rice bowl menu gets updated occasionally, so you can enjoy it without getting tired of it. This time, the tempura rice bowl had a generous portion and was quite satisfying.