There is a shop called Ichinoya in Fukuoka that redefined the traditional seaweed bento, known as "nori bento", as a friend of the common people. It had been a topic of conversation among celebrities and food enthusiasts at the main store on Yasukuni Street in Tokyo. I had been planning to try it out when I was in Tokyo, but somehow it opened in Fukuoka. In one word, my impression is that I am now worried if I can enjoy other seaweed bentos as much as this one. It is that delicious. Even the pickled vegetables taste like those from a high-class Japanese restaurant, crunchy with a fresh vegetable scent. The deep-fried white fish is tender and melts in your mouth. While it may not be freshly fried, it tastes like it came from a specialty shop. The seaweed adds a nice aroma, the pearl barley pops, and the rice is chewy. It feels like a collaboration of specialty stores for each dish. There is no strange aftertaste typical of oily foods. This is the first time I have had such a delicious bento at room temperature. I have found the perfect bento for when I want to indulge a little.

I was intrigued by the curtain of a place called "Hakken Noriben-ya," but I couldn't figure out the prices. I decided to go in and found out that there are only two options: 1080 yen or 1800 yen. I went ahead and bought one, and it came in a high-quality box with a detailed description of the ingredients inside the lid. I was surprised to find that the nori (seaweed) was a two-layer structure - a sheet at the bottom, rice on top, and another sheet on top of that. Inside the nori, there was a simmered egg, which was another surprise. The gold soy sauce container also showed attention to detail. Overall, it was a unique experience, but I'm not sure if I would buy it again. It might be a good option for a train station bento.

High-class Nori Bento? "Ichinoya Noriben" in Daimyo, a shop from Tokyo, is not something I usually write about on my blog, but for some reason, it really struck a chord with me. Located along Daitori Street in Daimyo, it has an atmosphere reminiscent of a long-established Japanese confectionery shop. The menu offers seasonal specials or regular Nori Bento, with two options available. I opted for the regular one, priced at 1080 yen. The soy sauce was golden in color, something I had never seen before. The attention to detail on the back of the lid was impressive, with various notes about sourcing high-quality ingredients from all over Japan. It seems they really wanted to master the art of Nori Bento. The fish was indeed plump and had a distinct taste. While it was undeniably impressive, it's not something I would eat every day. ● Shop Information Ichinoya Noriben 092-791-3354 2-3-9 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City

Along the bustling Taisho Street, a specialty seaweed bento shop has opened. When you think of seaweed bento, you might imagine a budget-friendly option, typically around 400 yen. However, after researching the prices of seaweed bentos at various convenience stores, I found that Seven Eleven is around 500 yen, while Lawson is around 550 yen. It seems like I need to update my perception of prices. Now, the standard seaweed bento at this shop is priced at 1080 yen, which may seem expensive. But that's because of the attention to detail in the ingredients, making it more than just a simple meal to fill your stomach. I won't go into details, but there's a note about the dedication to quality under the lid, allowing you to enjoy both the information and the bento at the same time. The taste is exceptional, with double layers of seaweed, a half-cooked egg hidden inside, and bonito flakes adding a nice touch between the rice and seaweed. The thin layer of rice with generous toppings is also impressive. Most of all, the umeboshi (pickled plum) that was sold separately for 270 yen was delicious. It's a bento that seems to say, "I did my best within the seaweed bento framework!" I found the portion to be too much, so I ended up splitting it into two meals. It would be great if there was a smaller size option available. Overall, it was a delightful meal.

It's not delicious. I was really looking forward to it, but I'm disappointed.

Located in Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, just a 2-minute walk from Akasaka Station on the Fukuoka City Subway, Ichinoya Fukuoka Akasaka Store is the first branch in Kyushu to offer ultimate seaweed bento boxes made with carefully selected ingredients from all over Japan. This popular store currently has 18 branches nationwide, mainly in Tokyo. It is a takeout-only shop with only a counter inside. The background music in the store is traditional Japanese drums, which is lovely. I purchased some for myself and as souvenirs, and they were well received. There are two types of bento boxes available, as well as additional side dishes. Each dish is full of flavor and the portions are generous. There is also an element of entertainment, making the experience exciting and enjoyable.

This is a high-end seaweed bento shop that opened along Taisho Street. On this day, my wife requested to try the seaweed bento from this place, so we got it to go. The seaweed bento costs 1080 yen. When you think of seaweed bento, you might think of a certain chain store's bento, but this one is completely different and follows a luxury route. It consists of two layers of seaweed, bonito flakes, rice, and miso-glazed grilled chicken on top. The white fish fry is freshly fried and has a soft and fluffy texture. There is also a simmered egg between the first and second layers of rice, along with pickled vegetables and sautéed burdock. On the top, there is a large piece of deep-fried seaweed. It was a satisfying seaweed bento. The shop is located along Taisho Street. Seaweed Bento Ichinoya Fukuoka Akasaka Branch Address: 1F, 2-3-9 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City Phone: 092-791-3354 Business Hours: 11:00-19:00 Closed: No regular holidays (Note: Prices, business hours, and holidays are based on the time of visit, please confirm with the store when visiting. If you'd like, please click here to participate in the ranking.)

I heard about a high-class "nori bento" and decided to order it on Uber Eats. The presentation is beautiful. The price is good for a "nori bento," but it didn't have luxurious ingredients. It might be a bit small in portion for men. That's how I felt about it.

Tokyo has a main store on Yasukuni Street in Chiyoda Ward, and 17 stores centered around Tokyo, a popular and high-end "nori bento" specialty store. The classic "nori bento" consists of fried white fish, chikuwa tempura, kinpira burdock, seaweed, and white rice. The one who established this classic style is said to be the takeout bento chain Hokka Hokka Tei (now: Hotto Motto). Ichinoya has independently turned the convenient and affordable "nori bento" into a high-end brand. The basic "nori bento" made with carefully selected ingredients is priced at 1,080 yen. There are also seasonal limited edition "nori bento". Both the basic "nori bento" at 1,080 yen and the seasonal "nori bento Sakura-zaka" at 1,800 yen are not cheap, but they are made with carefully selected ingredients from all over Japan, making them worth the price. The "nori bento" developed from a popular bento to a high-end one is easy to understand the level difference for the general public. The seasonal "nori bento Sakura-zaka" includes large shrimp tempura and grilled salmon instead of chikuwa tempura. The attention to detail is explained in detail under the lid, enhancing the deliciousness. The golden fish-shaped soy sauce container commonly found in bento is amazing. The tartar sauce for fried food is available for an additional 50 yen. The Fukuoka Akasaka store is close to Maizuru Park, a famous cherry blossom spot, so this time, we enjoyed our meal under the full bloom of cherry blossoms in the park. Please note that while it may not always be the case, this time we made a reservation in advance.【Store Name】Nori Bento Ichinoya Fukuoka Akasaka Store【Address】2-3-9 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka【Business Hours】11:00-19:00 *Please confirm【Closed】Irregular holidays *Please confirm*3 minutes walk from Akasaka subway station. More images in the blog post♪【Hakata Onna Bushi.】【Fukuoka】Turning Common Bento into a Feast! High-End Nori Bento Specialty Store♪@Nori Bento Ichinoya Fukuoka Akasaka Store https://hakata.livedoor.biz/archives/2194262.html

A high-end nori bento shop called Ichinoya has opened near Akasaka Subway Station. Their nori bento is made with carefully selected ingredients from all over the country. The white fish fry on top of the rice is fluffy and large, like a big tempura. Under the nori is rice covered with bonito flakes, and even more nori is layered underneath. Each bento costs 1,080 yen, a bit pricey, but it's enough to enjoy and be satisfied with.

Near a crossing in Akasaka, Tokyo, a seaweed bento shop originating from Tokyo caught my attention, so I decided to check it out. There were options priced at 1800 yen and 1080 yen, but the 1800 yen one was sold out, so I purchased the 1080 yen one. The ingredients were of good quality, including fried fish, tempura chikuwa, and delicious chicken. The half-cooked egg included in the bento was enjoyable, but I wish there was more tamagoyaki. I wonder what the 1800 yen option would have been like? Thank you for the meal.

Nori bento for 1080 yen. Delivery available for orders of 5 or more. The volume of rice is moderate, with nori on top and bottom, sprinkled with finely shaved bonito flakes. Comes with seasoned egg (half), white fish fry, tempura bamboo shoot, chicken miso, kinpira, and pickled greens. This 1000 yen nori bento was my first time trying it and it was surprisingly delicious. The chicken miso and white fish fry were particularly good. Additional toppings like mentaiko and premium pickled plum are also available.

Fukuoka City Chuo-ku Daimyo 2-3-9-1 Area - 3 minutes walk from Akasaka Station on the subway! Located on the left hand side of Taisho Street towards Kego from Akasaka. Here, the "Nori Bento Specialty Store" based in Tokyo/Yasukuni Street opened "Nori Bento Ichinoya Fukuoka Akasaka" in December 2022! Currently, there are 18 stores nationwide! Will the "Nori Bento" make it to the people of Fukuoka? We went to investigate. The exterior is on the 1st floor of a mixed-use building! A large white noren stands out against the Japanese-style facade! The interior is also designed in a Japanese modern style! Since it is take-out only, I looked at the menu to decide what to order and was surprised by the price range - 1,080 yen for "Nori Bento," 1,800 yen for "Winter Flavor Nori Bento," and 1,800 yen for "Gold Nori Bento." The gap between how amazing the "Nori Bento" is and the cheap image of bento boxes is unreal! Is it really popular in Tokyo? I can't help but doubt it... Did they misread the market in Fukuoka? It seems to far exceed the tolerance range that Fukuoka residents would accept. Comparing the nearby price range, if you are willing to pay 1,800 yen, you can have "Luxurious Seafood Bowl," "Premium Tonkatsu," "Sweet Shrimp Bowl," "Mosaic Sushi," "Beef Sukiyaki Set," "Eel and Egg Rice Bowl," "Mentaiko Rice Bowl," etc., so I feel like there is no reason to choose the "Nori Bento." There is no sample of the bento box menu, and the part-time staff who explained the menu seemed to struggle to convey this value. Perhaps it's because of a sales target, they could only recommend "Tartar Sauce / 50 yen." I purchased the basic "Nori Bento"! First, when I opened it, there was no overwhelming excitement as I had imagined! First, I tried the "white fish fry" on top of the rice with seaweed, but it was just a normal "white fish fry" despite the efforts put into the cooking method! I also tried the "chikuwa tempura" and "grilled chicken with miso," but... If it had been freshly made, it might have been a bit more delicious, but as it was a pre-made cold bento, there was nothing that exceeded the normal bento box side dishes! As for the rice, there was only a small amount of thin rice at the bottom, making me wonder, "Is there a mistake?" For men, it's not satisfying, so it's at a level where you might want to buy an onigiri from a convenience store to add to it. It was a "Nori Bento" that perfectly fits the Fukuoka residents' mentality of "I'll just eat it once." If you're curious, try the expensive Nori Bento - thank you for the meal. Enjoy Gourmet Life☆

I went to try the nori bento from Ichinoya, which opened in Akasaka, Fukuoka on December 12th. I had tried it once before at Kudanshita, but it was almost the same. The price was 1,080 yen, which might be just right for men, but a smaller size option like a half portion would be good for women. They also offer delivery for orders of 5 or more. Next time, I'll try the 1,800 yen option.

The high-end seaweed bento box priced at 1080 yen is impressive with its carefully selected ingredients. Particularly, the fish fry is plump and unmatched by other stores. Although the rice portion is a bit small compared to the ingredients, it still leaves you feeling satisfied. This bento box is now a top contender for next year's cherry blossom viewing picnic.

The high-quality nori bento with a variety of toppings was delicious! It included tempura seaweed, white fish fry, half a seasoned egg, sautéed burdock root, grilled chicken thigh, pickled rapeseed greens, nori seaweed, bonito flakes, rice with barley, and soy sauce in a fish-shaped container.

The takeout bento box had a lot of toppings and there was also nori (seaweed) at the bottom. It was delicious.

The box is packed full. Each side dish is generous and satisfying. It's nice for an occasional luxurious bento.