Shumai Bento (860 yen) When it comes to train bento from Tokyo, my go-to choice is always the Fukagawa Meshi Shumai Bento. While you can find Shumai Bento at various stores in the suburbs, I never really get the chance to buy one and eat it at home. That's why moments like this call for it. I buy the Shumai Bento, get on the train, and open it after passing through Shin-Yokohama as a sign of respect to Yokohama. The usual components are unchanged. I carefully apply mustard and soy sauce to the shumai. Looking at it again, nothing seems particularly special, just the usual things you can eat anytime. But the combination is really good. The only downside is that the rice has a high mochi rice content and is hard. Personally, I don't like mochi rice, but if they want to make it moist, they might want to consider changing the type of rice.

I used this service on my way back from a trip at Shinagawa Station to catch the Shinkansen. I purchased the Kyushu Etsu no Zen bento box from Yama-ya, which consisted of chicken cutlet and mentaiko. It was a bit cold, but both the chicken cutlet and mentaiko were generous and delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I took the 2:00 pm Shinkansen back to Osaka. When I entered the Shinkansen ticket gate at Shinagawa Station, there were few shops on the platform, so I went up to the second floor to get some food (unlike Shin-Osaka Station where the Shinkansen is on the first floor, it felt strange). I had eel for lunch in Mito at 11:30 am, but I couldn't finish half of the rice, so I thought about buying a bento box here. I bought the popular Sakai-Tei shumai bento box and a can of beer for my second lunch. I took a sip of the beer and then ate two shumai in a row. The shumai from Sakai-Tei was delicious even when cold. I still couldn't finish half of the rice (bitter smile). This concludes my 2-night, 3-day trip to Mito for the Kintaro Marathon. I returned home without any injuries. Thank you for the meal. Woman I can hardly express My mixed emotions at my thoughtlessness After all I'm forever in your debt It is difficult for me to express what a woman is I am shallow and don't know what to say But I understand that I owe women a debt that I can never repay (Woman/John Lennon)

I wanted to get home quickly, so I cut it close with the Shinkansen time, which means no time for dinner (>.<)y-~. Instead, I had grilled mackerel sushi for 1080 yen and tea at Shinagawa Station. Ah, it was delicious (*≧∀≦*) Thanks for the meal o(^o^)o. I can't wait to get home and take a bath~ (///∇///)

I have traveled between Shin-Osaka and Tokyo over 400 times, and on the return Shinkansen ride, I usually have the yakisoba fried rice bento. I pair it with oolong tea and head back to Osaka. Although there have been various new bento options introduced recently, the yakisoba fried rice bento has remained unchanged despite a price increase 7-8 years ago. I am not a fan of cold plain rice, so I always look for flavorful fried rice. This particular bento doesn't have a strong smell of dumplings, so it's safe to eat on the Shinkansen. Some people prefer to have dumplings from 551 before departing from Shin-Osaka, but compared to that, this bento is quite cute. However, after writing over 600 drafts, I realize that I have exhausted all the bento shops at Tokyo and Shinagawa stations. And yet, I still end up buying the yakisoba fried rice bento from every shop. My love for the yakisoba fried rice bento knows no bounds. Thank you for the meal!

On March 21, 2018 (Wed), after enjoying the event in Tokyo on a snowy spring day, I had originally planned to have dinner around Shinagawa area. However, due to the unexpected snow and cold weather, I decided to head back home early. Before entering the ticket gate, I checked out various things at Atre Shinagawa but couldn't find anything that caught my eye. Since my plans had changed completely, I ended up buying a bento box and beer at Shinagawa Station and boarding the Shinkansen. I decided to choose a bento box from "Shinagawa Shun-sai Kitate" located inside the Shinkansen station, as they had a wide variety to choose from. It was in the 6 pm hour and some bento boxes were already sold out, so I made my selection from what was available. I chose the following: - Persimmon leaf sushi (8 pieces) for 1,080 yen (for myself) - Sakurasha Siu Mai bento for 830 yen - Premium Malt's beer x2 Persimmon leaf sushi is a classic bento box choice for me! I like that it has various types of sushi, making it enjoyable without getting bored. It's also easy to share, which is a plus! And of course, it goes best with alcohol (beer)!! I appreciate the care taken to label each piece on the lid, indicating what type of sushi is where. The slightly larger size of the rice in the sushi was a bit of a concern, but it's understandable for a bento box. After eating all 8 pieces with beer, I was quite full!! My stomach was satisfied, and I ended up dozing off towards the end. My friend's Siu Mai bento from the well-known "Sakurasha" restaurant was delicious as expected. It had been quite a while since I last had it. Thank you for the meal.

In Shinagawa Station, there is a bento shop located within the premises of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which is under the jurisdiction of JR Tokai. It is located in the concourse entered from the north exit ticket gate of Shinagawa Station, and it is a shop with only a face-to-face counter. The shop does not have the name of the store written on the signboard. As there is only one other shop selling bento boxes in the area entered from the north exit, I believe this is the correct place to register the review. It used to be called "Shinagawa Shun-sai" in the past. They sell bento boxes, of course. However, since it is under the jurisdiction of JR Tokai, the bento boxes available are often unfamiliar compared to those offered by JR East's NRE and other operators. They have original bento boxes as well as products from famous brands. Some of the popular items include Kakinoha-zushi with 8 pieces (1,080 yen), Grilled Mackerel Sushi (1,030 yen), and the famous Shumai Bento from Sakuraya (830 yen). There is also a unique option from a shop called Nasubi Tei, which is a colorful bento with small onigiri (1,188 yen). It is interesting to note that they also offer products like Mentai Saisen (1,350 yen) and Miyazaki Beef and Hakata Yamaya Spicy Mentaiko Bento (1,300 yen) produced by the famous Fukuoka Mentaiko store, Yamaya. Another unique item is the seasonal two-tiered bento (1,620 yen) produced by a famous Ebisu restaurant with mixed reviews. Upon further research, it seems that these are not "station bento" but rather "airport bento" sold at airports. I tried the "Mixed Reviews Seasonal Two-Tiered Bento (Winter)" (1,620 yen) which is supervised by Mr. Kasahara, but manufactured by a company called Nippon Airport Delica located at Haneda Airport. The top tier includes Buri no Yuzu-an Yaki, Chicken Nanban with Tartar Sauce, Ebi-imo Okaki-age, Kabuto Tamago-yaki with Crab Ankake, and Beef and Fuki Shigure-ni. The main dish in the bottom tier consists of Katsuo Dashi Chahan with Grilled Salmon (actually trout), Shibazuke, and Takana-zuke. The small round rice balls are topped with Yukari furikake and Yukari's Aojiso version of furikake. The accompanying pickles include Iburi Gakko with cream cheese and Konbu Tsukudani. Upon tasting, I found that the quality of the rice was not good. It felt dry, possibly due to the fact that I bought it close to closing time after arriving in Shinagawa late at night, and it was nearing its expiration date. After sprinkling some water and warming it up, the rice softened but did not regain its texture or chewiness. The standout item was the Kabuto Tamago-yaki with Crab Ankake, which was excellently prepared. The Ebi-imo Okaki-age had bits of okaki mixed in the batter, but due to the time passed since it was fried, it was hard to distinguish the okaki without carefully breaking down the batter. However, the sticky texture and flavor of the Ebi-imo were good. The Beef and Fuki Shigure-ni had a well-infused flavor of the fuki. The Chicken Nanban was just average. The combination of cream cheese and Iburi Gakko was excellent, a classic combination seen in sushi restaurants in Hiroo, and it was delicious. The price and presentation are impressive, but the content and taste are not as remarkable. Perhaps my high expectations based on the name value of "Mixed Reviews" were not met. However, the box and presentation are top-notch compared to other station bento or airport bento. If you are looking for a fancy and glamorous option, this bento is recommended. The high rating of this bento is probably due to the fact that it is meant to be eaten on a passenger plane, enhancing the enjoyment of the travel experience. Additionally, the contents of this bento change with the seasons.

I arrived at Shinagawa Station before 10:00 PM and couldn't resist buying the controversial bento box (Seasonal Two-tier for 1620 yen) at Shun-sai Shinagawa Kita inside Shinagawa Station Shinkansen area (03-6718-1204). It had rice cooked in bonito broth with salmon on top, grilled yellowtail with miso paste, smoked herring with cream cheese, among other items. However, the turnip simmered dish was disappointing, the pickled Chinese cabbage had a strange bitterness, and the tartar sauce on the chicken nanban was not great. The overall quality was lacking, maybe because it's made by Japan Air Auto Delica.

After finishing a job, I took the Shinkansen home. I decided to have a non-alcoholic dinner alone in order to avoid putting off the troublesome report writing. I hesitated at Fukagawa Meshi, but chose the seafood feast recommended by the restaurant. I used my points to upgrade to the Green Car and enjoyed the leisurely ride. Even though it wasn't warm, I was impressed by how well I could savor the station bento. As I ate quietly, it was over in no time. With a pleasant sway and a satisfied stomach, a strong wave of sleepiness hit me, but I knew I had to finish that report...

I bought a bento box called "Seafood Delight" at Shinagawa station before boarding the Shinkansen. It cost ¥980 and contained a variety of seasoned shellfish on top of rice, including clams, scallops, baby sardines, shijimi with sansho pepper, and asari clams. It was delicious and only 585 calories, which was great. I wanted to pair it with a beer, but I had to resist because I had work after getting off the train. The bento also came with simmered vegetables (bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, fuki), rolled omelette, and Hiroshima mustard greens. It was a really satisfying meal that I wish I could enjoy with a drink. Thank you for the meal.

I returned to Tokyo after my Nagoya expedition. I usually only take the Shinkansen to Osaka or Kobe, so flying is my preferred mode of transportation. It takes a long time even just to get to Nagoya. I find the two hours on a plane much less tiring than two hours on the Shinkansen. I don't know why, but I can't sleep on the Shinkansen. On a plane, I can fall asleep shortly after takeoff and wake up 30 minutes before landing at my destination. So, I realized this while in Nagoya - if I get off at Shinagawa, I can transfer to the Ueno-Tokyo Line Joban Line and go straight to my nearest station. The Ueno-Tokyo Line has local trains from Tsuchiura in the morning, so it's always crowded by the time it reaches Chiba, and I don't take it. In the afternoon, it becomes a rapid train from Toride, so it's empty. I only use it when going to Koenji for Wave Yashin. So, I got off at Shinagawa Station. It was my first time there since it opened. I bought a bento box from a vendor on my way to the ticket gate. I'll have it for dinner later. It was the last one left, so when I tried to take a picture, a sold out sign quickly appeared (laughs). - Mixed Shellfish Bento: Clams, Scallops, Razor Clams, Manila Clams, Shijimi Clams, and others - 960 yen This was decent. It wasn't amazingly delicious, but it was average. I might buy it again if there's nothing else available. - Fukagawa Rice: Eel, Clam Rice, Sweetened Haze, and others This one was a no-go for me because I didn't like the seasoning on the eel. I love haze, but this one was a miss. I won't be getting it again. - 950 yen

After a long time, I had a siu mai bento. I had only been drinking alcohol at the university gathering and social event from 3 pm, which I hadn't attended in 3 years. I leisurely ate the bento on the Shinkansen after 6 pm. With a highball as a companion, I enjoyed bamboo shoots, siu mai cut in half with a little bit of mustard and soy sauce, and seared tuna. I was hungry, so I ate the rice with fried chicken, kombu, and pickled ginger. The rice was delicious. At 900 yen, this is a great deal. I remembered that in previous years, I would either have this bento or go to Torigin for grilled chicken, and before that, I used to go to Tenryu for dumplings.