For some reason, I wanted to eat a different bento that day. I headed to Atsu Atsu Bento Kurata-san because the zangi looked delicious. As I drove towards the restaurant, if it weren't for the electronic sign, I would have missed it. It's a plain-looking place. Even inside, it's not exactly bright or welcoming. The menu photos are hard to make out what's in them. They don't look appetizing. Even though it was lunchtime, there weren't many customers. There were only 17 items on the menu, which is limited for a bento shop. I ordered the zangi bento for 650 yen. I ate it in my car at a nearby park, and I was reasonably satisfied. The rice was decent, and the portion was about two bowls worth. The karaage was uneven in size, with about 10 pieces. Because the sizes varied, the frying was a bit inconsistent. The seasoning wasn't too strong. The side dishes were pickled radish and red wiener sausage. The female owner was friendly and likable.

The second time I had the shrimp curry 730 bento, it was a high-calorie meal, but the curry was of normal size, which was a bit disappointing. However, the curry sauce, which I wasn't expecting much from, turned out to be surprisingly interesting. It was spicier than average and had a hint of bitterness, making it unique and worth trying. While I wouldn't say it's incredibly delicious compared to a standard curry, the unexpected and distinctive flavor makes it worth the money.

I stayed at a nearby hotel and wanted some snacks, so I decided to visit this place. When I arrived around 1:30, the owner, who seemed like a motherly figure, said she was thinking of closing early today to go shopping. She thanked me for coming. The Zangi I ordered was so generous that the lid couldn't close properly. It had a subtle garlic soy sauce flavor as a base, and for some reason, it came with sauce on the side. It also came with a red Vienna sausage and simmered dried daikon radish. I couldn't rate this warm feeling I got from the food. There are many ways to describe something as delicious, but I personally hope that this warm and welcoming restaurant will stay around for a long time.

Mixed fry bento 800 tons. Tonkatsu, menchikatsu, zangi, shrimp, oysters, squid fish sausage. The bento is powerful with a thick, oily batter. Surprisingly, the squid didn't absorb much oil. The rice can handle the amount of oil. It's the heaviest bento in Ebetsu. It's a style that stands out, I think it's great! It must be loved to continue like this.

Zangi comes in a volume-packed container that won't close properly, which is surprising! It's full of volume and almost fell out of the container, so I rescued one and put it on top of the rice - it comes with 6 pieces! Compared to the umeboshi, it's juicy with a crispy coating that goes well with the rice. The saltiness is a bit strong, and there's a red wiener hidden under the Zangi. The rice portion is quite generous! Zangi bento for 580 yen - this price is cheap! The lady at the shop is friendly, making it a place you'd want to visit again.

Visit date: June 12, 2019. My mother visited this store "Atsu Atsu Bento Kurata" before I returned home and bought a bento for me to enjoy. This store has been around since I first started living in Eniwa, and I have fond memories of my mother occasionally buying me Zangi bento from here when I was younger. The bento she bought this time was, of course, the "Zangi Bento (¥580)". This menu is the most recommended at this store, with generous portions of deliciously fried Zangi. Each piece of fried chicken is juicy and crispy, with a beautifully browned coating. While the other side dishes are simple, they complement the Zangi well. The bento also includes a hard umeboshi in the middle of the rice, adding a unique touch. Even for those who don't like umeboshi, eating it with the Zangi might make it more enjoyable. I personally like umeboshi, so it's a bonus for me. While I'm curious about the other menu items, the Zangi bento always catches my eye. It's clear that this Zangi bento is quite popular. I hope this small bento shop in Eniwa continues to thrive. Thank you for the meal.

The sound of my mom's humming can be heard while cooking, and her love-filled lunchbox is not only delicious but also fills my heart with warmth.

The portion size was huge and delicious!! I highly recommend trying it at least once.

I love the Zangi bento with full volume. I only order that lol. Of course, with extra large size lol.

5/2018 ★Pork cutlet bento box for 480 yen. Visited a small personal bento shop near JR Eniwa Station. The exterior looks a bit old, but charming. I arrived just after they opened for the night and ordered a salmon bento, but they hadn't defrosted it yet. So, I ended up getting a curry instead, which they were still in the process of making. I chuckled to myself about them not being prepared before opening, but it's just one of those things with small businesses. I ended up with two large pork and onion cutlet skewers that were too big for the lid to close properly. The skewers were mostly onion, which was surprising. The set also came with shredded cabbage, red sausage, pickles, and dried daikon radish. I left half of the rice and froze it for later. The cutlets and fried chicken had a slightly bitter aftertaste, maybe due to the oil. Overall, it made for a good beer snack. Thank you for the meal!

I bought dinner for myself in March 2016 ★ Mixed bento for 800 yen. Last time I had the Zangi bento, so this time I wanted something different. I looked at the menu and decided on the mixed bento, which included shrimp fry, squid fry, oyster fry, Zangi, menchi katsu, wiener, and pickled radish. The rice was delicious, and it had dried radish underneath. The bento seemed a bit over-fried, but overall it was tasty. The restaurant seems to be loved by locals, as they mentioned that the menu was made by customers. It's a well-established bento shop on the main street in front of Eniwa Station. The shop was closed when I went to buy dinner, but I later found out they were on a break. I returned just before they reopened and ordered the Zangi bento, which was their recommended dish. The owner, a beautiful woman, mentioned that she runs the shop alone and that it has been in business for 31 years. The bento had seven pieces of Zangi, wiener, pickled radish, and Japanese rice. The Zangi looked slightly over-fried, but it was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The owner mentioned that although big chain restaurants are good, individual shops like hers have their own unique taste.

Welcome. ---------- December 2015 ---------- Heading straight from Eniwa Station towards the old Route 36, along the station front street, there is a well-established place with a façade that stands out even more at night. They are open until 9 pm. "Welcome, just a moment please!" With a fluttering sound, the lady who resembled Tomokan quickly came over. She was ready to take our order right away. Let's sit and wait. Various bento boxes are displayed on the window. "Is it ready? It's not for a car, right?" We had our food packed in a vinyl bag, which looked a bit silly. Let's go home with the anywhere door - just kidding. The Hoppo container had a taste that felt like it had been around for a long time. We ordered the Zangi bento. The lid wasn't closed properly. The bento contained eight pieces of various sizes, showcasing the softness and juiciness of the chicken meat. The strong and rich flavor of the Zangi was perfect for sake and rice lovers. The warm and moderately oily cabbage underneath was delicious. The plump red Vienna sausage wrapped in a chewy skin was a pleasant surprise. The side dishes were dried daikon radish and pickled vegetables, both with just the right seasoning and juicy flavors. The pickled vegetables were soft and glossy, with plump and firm grains. The presence of small pickled plums was delightful. Just having the pickled plums alone was enough to make your mouth water. The abundance of pickled vegetables was a satisfying way to finish the meal. Those who are not familiar with Eniwa may find it difficult without it. Thank you for the delicious meal.

【Takeout】When will the snowmelt that is currently on hold be welcomed? I've confirmed that they are open every time I pass by on my bike, but the snow hasn't melted yet. A handmade bento shop located at the west exit of Eniwa Station. It's about 100-200 meters along Route 1021 (Eniwa Station Street) that extends straight from the station front rotary. 1/4/2015, 11:00 am, first visit. All three reviews of this shop are from My Reviewer. I've been curious about this shop every time I pass by on my bike, but I haven't had the chance until today. I have some time before the lunch off-meeting, and I'm a little hungry, so I'll have a bento (・ω・). Everyone is reviewing the Zangi Bento, so I'll take a different route. This is just a front, this is cheap and can be eaten quickly. Egg bowl for 480 yen. When ordering, they asked about the preference for eggs: half-cooked, normal, or firm (I chose normal). The lady is gentle and the service is polite, different from chain stores. Lucky for the new year, the rice is freshly cooked and hot. The fluffy egg with a gentle flavor, the balance of sweetness and saltiness from the onions, is easy to eat. Since it's an egg bowl, there is no chicken, but the thin slices of kamaboko are a nice touch to not feel lonely. Since it's a small shop, the price may feel a bit higher compared to major bento chains, but I think this shop has warmth (・ω・). Mokyuっ.

I actually visited "Tokiraiya" yesterday and on my way back, I accidentally took a wrong turn and ended up heading towards Eniwa Station. That's when I noticed a bento shop that seemed very local and intriguing, but I decided to pass by. Today, I made sure to stop by on my way back! I arrived at the hot bento shop around 7 pm, worried that they might be closed. However, they were open! Inside, an older lady was frying food in the back, with no other customers around. When I ordered just the zangi side dish, she asked if it was okay to serve it after frying two portions that were already in progress. I asked how long it would take, and she assured me it wouldn't be long, so I placed my order. The shop seemed to have been in business for a long time, and the interior had a sense of history. The zangi that was already fried was packaged for me. As I waited for the freshly fried zangi, the lady called out to me reassuringly. After about 10 minutes, the zangi was ready! The zangi side dish alone cost around 410 yen. When I got home, I enjoyed it as a side dish with some sake. The bento shop had the classic "lid not fully closed" situation, which I found charming. Opening the lid revealed the contents. The zangi was smaller than I expected, with six pieces in total. The side dish was quite generous. The zangi tasted a bit too oily, perhaps due to the timing of when it was fried. The batter was also too thick for my liking, similar to supermarket zangi. The pickled radish was mild and easy to eat, almost like homemade, and there was a large amount of cabbage underneath the zangi. The simmered dried daikon was too sweet for me, but it would probably be enjoyable for others. Overall, the bento was slightly disappointing in terms of price, portion size, and taste, but it's a unique flavor that has been supported by the local community. I hope they continue to thrive in business! Thank you for the meal! *This review is not yet posted on Tabelog. I almost registered it as a new restaurant as it didn't show up in my search. I'm not sure why it's on hold, but if it had previously closed, it's now open and doing well.

《 September 2021 First Visit 》Located near JR Ebetsu Station, this takeout bento shop is what you might call a traditional bento shop, seemingly not part of any surviving chain. Bento shops, known for offering warm and affordable meals on the go, were hugely popular towards the end of the Showa era. However, with the rise of convenience store bentos and supermarket deli bentos, their popularity has waned in recent years. Yet, not only major chains but also firmly established local individual shops have managed to survive. "Atsu Atsu Bento Kurata" is likely one of those shops. So, what might be the reason for this shop's survival? To be honest, I wasn't quite sure until I tasted their "Zangi Bento". The shop doesn't have a parking lot, it's small, old-fashioned, with a limited menu, and not particularly cheap. While waiting for the bento to be ready, I honestly had doubts like "Did I pick the wrong place?" It wasn't until I actually tried the bento that I saw a glimmer of hope. The "Zangi" was simply delicious! Not just ordinary fried chicken, but well-marinated Hokkaido-style Zangi that was incredibly tasty and came in a generous portion of 7 pieces. Surprisingly, it also included a red wiener, simmered dried daikon radish (also delicious), shredded cabbage, and pickled radish. Among the bento shops I've tried in the past, including fried chicken, this Zangi is definitely in the top tier. The seasoning is excellent, making it a perfect side dish with rice. There are reasons why this shop has survived. It offers a charm that chain stores do not. ==============================◇ Zangi Bento 600 yen------------------------------◆ Food/Taste 4.0 / Service 3.0 / Atmosphere 2.5 / Value for Money 3.5 ===============================

I just had "grilled salmon" in front of the station in Eniwa, but it wasn't enough, so I bought a bento box nearby at "Atsu Atsu Bento Kurata" shop. When I opened the sliding door, I entered the shop where a slightly younger woman than my mother was running the bento shop alone. The menu was simple, and after looking through it, I ordered the "minced cutlet bento @530 yen." The woman disappeared into the kitchen saying, "I'll be right back after frying it." After about 10 minutes, during which several customers came to pick up their phone reservations, I started to worry if she could handle it alone. I paid, received the food, and moved to the roadside station parking lot to eat in my car. The bento included two minced cutlets, cabbage salad, dried radish, red wiener, and pickled radish. I poured Worcestershire sauce from a separate container onto the rice and started eating. The freshly fried minced cutlets were juicy and meaty, but looked neatly shaped, so they might have been frozen food. The slightly wilted cabbage salad, the dried radish, and the strangely delightful red wiener hidden under the minced cutlets were all good. The rice was a bit soft for my liking, but it was hot and tasty. The retro vibe of the small pickled plum in the middle of the rice appealed to the nostalgic feel of the Showa era. The portion was generous for the price, and I was satisfied. Occasionally, bento boxes from non-chain stores are not bad. Thank you for the meal.