From Koya to Shugakuin, there are few bento shops. It was my first visit, but there were a wide variety of side dishes and bento boxes! From onigiri to yakisoba, it's hard to decide. The store is small, so it's best to come early before it gets crowded.

Near the intersection of Takano, there is a shop that offers a variety of side dishes and bento boxes. The colorful side dishes displayed in the shop are very appetizing. The bento menu is also illustrated with hand-drawn pictures that make the food look delicious. You can easily enjoy luxurious bento boxes and side dishes, leaving you completely satisfied.

I always appreciate the fact that they provide dishes made from safe ingredients, all of which are delicious and very convenient. The prices are reasonable and I am always satisfied with the quality. What I love the most is how clean the place is. They have an automatic hand washing system at the entrance, so customers can choose their items with clean hands, which gives me peace of mind. I often choose the sweet and sour white fish dish, which is hard to make at home. They also have a great variety of salads. I am happy that their menu offers plenty of vegetables for me to enjoy.

There are many vegetable dishes with a wide variety of options. The menu includes dishes from Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisines, all with a nicely balanced and expertly seasoned taste. If you purchase 200 grams or more, rice is included, and for an additional 20 yen, you can also get a hearty miso soup.

I thought there would be a lot of tomato dishes, but it was just a regular bento shop. They offer bentos and you can also choose individual side dishes. The taste is delicious, the prices are reasonable compared to eating out. The flavor is slightly stronger than typical deli stores.

They serve warm rice.

I would rate it as 3.9 for food, 4.0 for cost performance, and the service and atmosphere were not rated. I had some errands to run at the post office and got caught in a heavy rain on my way there by bike. I managed to get through it and on my way back it was starting to get dark, so I decided to buy a bento box here. I wasn't in the mood for a buffet, so I chose the fried chicken bento for 561 yen. I waited a few minutes for it to be ready and the rain had completely stopped by then. I was a little wet, but it was fine. I changed into dry clothes at home and enjoyed the meal. The bento box had a mix of 6 pieces of fried chicken, 2 side dishes, potato salad, pickles, and black sesame rice. The portion size was good and the fried chicken was delicious with a freshly fried taste. This place is pretty good. Thank you for the meal.

Now, in Takano, there are two similar bento shops that I found out to be under the same management after looking into it. One is "Cabbage's Feelings" which I have already visited, and the other is "Carrot and Bean Tree" which I have not visited yet. It seems like they are part of a group that also includes a matcha sweets shop called "Chasen" in Kyoto Station Building Ramen Lane. The best deal is probably the daily special bento for 500 yen. There are many options available. However, I opted for the smaller plate where you can choose your favorite items. I picked kimpira, fried eggplant, chicken thigh with mulberry sauce, fried chicken, chicken meatballs, and cabbage rolls. Rice is included. It cost 508 yen. Oh no, the daily special was probably a better deal after all! Well, there's no helping it now. I guess the 8 yen is a surcharge for choosing. I think this place offers more variety in bento choices and buffet options compared to "Cabbage." I like rice with barley, so I cook that myself and freeze the white rice. The taste of the side dishes is not surprisingly amazing, but it's consistently good with a seasoning that is close to being additive-free, and the ingredients seem to be carefully selected.

I bought a bento box and brought it home. When I entered the store, there were various side dishes such as cabbage rolls, chicken tartare, sweet and sour chicken, pumpkin, etc., from Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisines. I wanted to try everything, but on that day, I stayed strong and chose a bento box with dried baby sardines (540 yen) for the sake of my health. I added some fried chicken because it felt a bit lonely. The rice with dried baby sardines was delicious. The fried fish, salad, and konjac were also good, although I couldn't eat the konjac. It was a good decision to buy the fried chicken. There are many types of bento boxes available, so I might give in to temptation next time!

It's hot, incredibly hot. Kyoto has always been hot, but is it really this bad? I feel like there were a few cooler times before, but this year's intense heat is terrible. I've lost the energy to eat outside, so I decide to buy something from the kitchen and tomato field. About three years ago, I used to work part-time at Kanart and often came here to buy bento boxes during inventory checks. On this day, I was drawn in by the lunch buffet offer. You can choose various side dishes by weight, with white rice included if you go over 200g. Today's order lunch buffet offers a variety of side dishes for ¥566. The selection is fun and I chose lotus root stuffed with meat, tofu hamburger, deep-fried chicken with black vinegar, sweet and sour fried smelt, bitter melon and tuna salad, daikon radish and beef tendon stew, and sweet and sour white fish and eggplant. All this with rice for ¥566. It's wonderful. The best part is that it's delicious. The homemade quality shines through. It also seems healthy. Especially the sweet and sour white fish and eggplant was delicious. The other bento boxes are also very tasty and they have become my favorite. If you happen to be nearby, definitely give it a try. Thank you for the meal today.

There is a stylish delicatessen near Takano intersection. I always buy a bento box here when I can't cook. They have a variety of side dishes available in a buffet style, so you can choose your favorites little by little. Be careful not to take too much as the price varies by weight! I often buy the fried chicken bento for 525 yen. It takes time, so I always make a reservation by phone in advance. The seasoning is customizable and very delicious. Miso soup is complimentary, so bring a water bottle. They seem to be particular about vegetables, which I think is good for your health. You can also purchase dressing from "Nogyo Hojin Kyoyasaimura" using vegetables from local farmers in Tango and Shizuhara.

In the northern part of Sakyo Ward in Kyoto, five people have come together to establish an agricultural corporation. They grow vegetables and rice at their farm, and also prepare homemade tofu and deep-fried tofu skin at their shop. If the weather is nice, it's great to buy a bento here and have lunch on a bench by Takano River (5-minute walk) while enjoying the view of Mt. Hiei. They offer a wide variety of side dishes, with many vegetable dishes as well as options like fried oysters, grilled fish, shumai, and dumplings. The rice is very delicious. They have about 10 different types of bento, all freshly prepared to order with cooking and plating done on the spot (peak lunch hours may vary).

This is a shop that I often use. They offer deli dishes made with a focus on ingredients such as vegetables and rice. Even when I don't feel like cooking at home, I end up here instead of relying on convenience stores or eating out because of the reassurance of having healthy food. The location is on the west side of the intersection of Higashioji Street and Kitaoji Street, across from Takano Junior High School. This time, my parents bought it for me, so I can't comment on the shop's impression or customer service... This place is a self-service style where you pick up deli dishes and take them to the register. The price is per gram. They offer a variety of dishes such as home-style simmered dishes and fried foods. They also have bento boxes, and if you pack it yourself and take it to the register, they will add rice for you. (However, it seems that fried foods cannot be packed in bento boxes, so please be careful.) This time, I had five different dishes bought for me. Hijiki simmered dish: 140 yen/100g The hijiki here is thick and plump, cooked well and delicious. It includes ingredients such as carrots, shiitake mushrooms, konjac, silk pods, lotus root, and fried tofu. The crunchy texture of the lotus root adds an accent to the texture. The taste is a sweet, light soy sauce flavor. Those who prefer strong flavors may find it a bit lacking, but I like it. Chikuzen stew: 190 yen/100g Chicken thigh meat, silk pods, daikon radish, konjac, taro, burdock, lotus root. The chicken thigh meat is plump and doesn't have a dry feeling at all. The daikon radish is a bit firm? But the taro has just the right firmness, and the fluffy texture is very delicious. Again, the lotus root adds a crunchy accent. The taste is quite light and slightly sweet, with a subtle flavor. Glass noodle salad: 140 yen/100g Glass noodles, cucumber, carrots, wood ear mushrooms, wakame seaweed, and even rare tomatoes. Sesame seeds on top. The glass noodles are lively and energetic. They have a bouncy texture. Enjoy the crunchy texture of the wood ear mushrooms and the crispness of the cucumber in this salad. The vinegar is not very noticeable, and the sweetness makes the mouthfeel soft. You won't feel the typical greasy feeling of a salad! Sweet and sour chicken: 210 yen/100g The juicy fried chicken thighs are coated in a sweet and sour sauce. The sweetness and vinegar are in a 50-50 ratio, a taste that appeals to everyone. The crunchy texture of the onions is delicious. Sesame seeds are sprinkled on top. Baron beef croquette: 63 yen/each I didn't eat it, but it seems that the coating is more "crisp" than "crunchy." It was delicious. 850 yen for two servings. Cheap! Taxi drivers also come here to buy, so it's a good value for everyday bento boxes. If you want to eat something that will make your body happy for the same price, I recommend it. A small bento shop that brings out the taste of the ingredients. I support them.

It is located a little south of Takano intersection. I used to buy bento boxes here often. They have a wide variety of vegetable side dishes, and the daikon miso soup that comes with it for free is very delicious. By the way, the miso soup is self-service, but I love it so much that I fill the cup to the brim. I have also bought side dishes for dinner before. Be careful, as dishes with a lot of soup or items like potatoes can end up being expensive.

A bento shop that serves freshly made side dishes and hot rice. This time, in a hurry and with an early dinner time, I bought yakisoba for 270 yen and fried sardines for 170 yen. The bento I had before was good, but the yakisoba had hard noodles and was not that great. The fried sardines were delicious.