I used to buy it at Tsukiji because it was expensive, so I thought it was for special occasions. But now that I work in Ginza, the price is no different from a regular lunch... My sense of value is getting messed up, and it's scary. I had it for the first time in a while, but the taste is just so strong!!! It's delicious, but so strong! The fried fish cake is delicious, but the taste is too strong... I might not buy it again.

After eating sushi at Mikosushi in Ginza, I stopped by the neighboring Ginza SIX on the way back. I was looking for something to accompany my evening drink, so I went down to the basement. The first thing I came across was the "Brush Soy Sauce Nori Bento Yama-dori," which I really like. Oh! I spotted an unfamiliar item at the register. It turned out to be a evening drink set, so I quickly decided to get it. The evening drink set costs 1296 yen (tax included). Once I got home, I enjoyed it as a perfect accompaniment to my evening drink. The set included salmon belly, deep-fried fish cake, lotus root cake, fried enoki mushrooms, teriyaki chicken, fried Manjū pepper, simmered egg, and a rice ball wrapped in pickled vegetables. My wife and I shared everything, and they were all delicious, as expected from "Brush Soy Sauce Nori Bento Yama-dori." There were no items that felt out of place, which was great. I wonder if they sell this at Tokyo Station or Ueno Station. That would be convenient. Overall, the evening drink set from "Brush Soy Sauce Nori Bento Yama-dori" was quite tasty. Thank you for the meal.

The 1200 yen seaweed bento is intriguing and makes you want to buy it, but its actual value is a mystery. The taste is average, with the fried fish cake being a bit oily. I would like to try a seaweed bento with meat instead of fish cake next time. The staff at the restaurant were friendly. ♥

I always order the Nori Bento for lunch! The salmon is always fatty and a good size. Despite its appearance, it is very satisfying to eat. The amount of rice is small, but there is plenty of nori, making it a high-quality bento that doesn't seem like a typical bento.

After the meeting, I took the Shinkansen back and had dinner at Tokyo Station. I was torn between Tsubame Grill and Nori Bento Yamagari, but ended up choosing the Nori Bento with ham and cheese hanpen fry. It was delicious. I really like the Nori Bento here, but I think fish-based dishes go better with it.

Ginza Night Stroll Edition. Roaming around for dinner on a bike? The other day, I tried the nori bento from Ichinoya in Shinbashi, and this time I tried the nori bento "Umi" for 1250 yen at Ginza Six underground. It was my first time visiting the underground area of Ginza Six, and it was a surprisingly spacious and bright space. The open kitchen with glass windows was visible from the entrance, making it easy to see the food preparation. The display shelves were at a convenient height, and the replica bento boxes were neatly arranged. The staff mentioned that it's best to enjoy the nori without heating it up, to preserve its flavor. When I opened the bento at home, I found a large grilled salmon, accompanied by side dishes like fried fish cake, thick omelette, and stir-fried tarako with konjac. The rice was shiny and delicious, and the sweet vinegar pickled radish added a nice touch. Overall, the salmon nori bento was delicious and satisfying. I hope the price could be a bit lower, but I was happy with the taste. Next, I look forward to trying the nori bento from Fukumameya in Fukushima, which is sold at Tokyo Station. Thank you for the meal.

"I had a bento box while traveling on the Shinkansen. I wasn't in the mood to eat a lot, but the small size of the box made me wonder about the quantity. However, it turned out to be just right, with delicious side dishes that left me satisfied. I think I'll go for this again next time."

This time, I visited a restaurant near GINZA SIX for takeout after having lunch. The restaurant is located on the B2F of GINZA SIX and is operated by Smileys. It is a pioneer in high-quality nori bento. The menu mainly consists of three types of nori bento: "sea," "mountain," and "farm." Just like last time, I ordered the following: Nori Bento (sea) for 1,180 yen (tax included). It was 80 yen more expensive than last time as it was for dinner. The bento included grilled salmon, deep-fried chikuwa, tamagoyaki, shirataki with mentaiko, and pickles. All the dishes were of high quality and delicious, but I felt that the main dishes of grilled salmon and deep-fried chikuwa didn't impress me as much as last time. The nori rice itself was also of high quality, but the portion still felt a bit small. Next time, I plan to try the "mountain" bento with teriyaki chicken as the main dish.

I was thinking of buying a kama-meshi at Ginza SIX, but the item I wanted was sold out, so I looked at the neighboring shop. Although there were tags for snack sets, I was told they were sold out. It's a shame that they were sold out on a weekday evening, but I ended up buying the seaweed bento with gold saba for ¥1296 in front of me. The service was polite and I appreciated it. I took it home and reheated it for dinner. The gold saba had just the right amount of fat and was very enjoyable. The seaweed was layered twice, living up to its reputation as a seaweed bento. The egg roll and spinach ohitashi were colorful and the portion size was just right.

This is the original shop of Nori Bento, which opened in the basement of GINZA SIX. Recently, it has become popular with branches in Tokyo Station, Ueno Station, and elsewhere. I bought the GINZA SIX limited edition Nori Bento called "Dai Gyo," which includes chicken and feels more luxurious. The amount of rice is a bit small compared to the generous filling, but it's just the right amount of volume. Nori Bento "Umi" - ¥1,180 Nori Bento "Dai Gyo" - ¥1,600 Paper bag - ¥20

The seaweed bento being made here in an attempt to create the best seaweed bento in Japan is certainly delicious. They are striving for the ultimate seaweed bento by carefully selecting ingredients and methods. The bento, priced at over ¥1000, uses high-quality ingredients not seen elsewhere. The natural taste of the ingredients, rather than artificial flavoring, gives a sense of luxury. In addition to ingredients from the mountains, fields, and sea, the variety has increased, and items like cheese-filled deep-fried seaweed rolls are also delicious.

We use the first harvest of seaweed from Ariake Sea each year, known as "shinme," which is soft and melts in your mouth, yet can easily be cut with chopsticks. We use a rare type of seaweed called "aomaze," which only grows in areas where seaweed naturally attaches, making it one of the top 1% highest quality seaweed from Ariake Sea. The seaweed is grown under the influence of tides, receiving sunlight which gives it a vibrant color and unique aroma. The signature dish, the "kaiso bento," includes a large piece of fatty salmon, chikuwa tempura, a uniquely long chikuwa, tamagoyaki with a slight char, and tender chicken teriyaki with a hint of ginger. It aims to deliver the highest quality of home-cooked meal experience.

I bought it in the early afternoon on a public holiday. The store was crowded, so it took a little time to buy. I ate it on the night I bought it. The salmon and chikuwa tempura on top of the rice was neither good nor bad. The tarako and konnyaku next to it, I really didn't like... The rice was a bit too hard... Did they press it in too hard when packing it? It was often featured on TV and I had high expectations, but it was just okay. I prefer Orijin or Ottotto more (laughs)

I have started a gourmet website for Tomiemon. The shift from popular dishes to a high-end route has become a successful pattern. One example of this is the shift of Noragami's homemade bread to a high-end route, but this time let's focus on the popular "Nori Bento". Among the most affordable bento options, there are also successful high-end route shops. One of them is "Brush Soy Sauce Nori Bento Yamadori", located in the high-end shopping complex "GINZA SIX". The menu is divided into three main categories: "Seafood", "Mountain Delicacies", and "Field Delicacies". Since it's a Nori Bento, it's best to go for the seafood option. The main dish, salmon and chikuwa tempura, is beautifully presented in the bento box, with nori in the front triangle and side dishes in the back triangle. The salmon, which is the main dish, is delicious even with the skin. The side dishes, such as white radish salad with spicy cod roe and spinach namul, are also meticulously prepared. The nori itself has a great texture that blends well with the rice. Furthermore, the two-tier structure adds a touch of luxury. As for the mountain delicacies, there is salt-marinated chicken teriyaki. The side dishes include simmered egg and mushroom apple vinegar to complement the main dish. The shift from popular dishes to a high-end route is still worth paying attention to.

On April XX, 2022 (Take Out), I stopped by a restaurant near "GINZA SIX" after lunch. It is located on the B2F of GINZA SIX. The original store I intended to visit, "Gin no Mori," was sold out of the cookie tin I was looking for around 2:00 PM. So, I decided to visit this place instead. This restaurant is operated by Smiles and is a pioneer in high-end seaweed bento boxes. They mainly offer three types of seaweed bento boxes: "Ocean," "Mountain," and "Farm." I chose the following: - Seaweed Bento Box (Ocean) @ 1,100 yen (tax included) I had this for dinner. The side dishes included grilled salmon, chikuwa tempura, tamagoyaki, shirataki with mentaiko, namul of greens, and yuzu daikon. The seaweed had a fragrant and crispy texture, and the seaweed and rice were delicious even when cold. I warmed up the grilled salmon and chikuwa tempura in the oven before eating. These two dishes were the highlight and of high quality. The flavorful salmon and the crispy chikuwa with a hint of seaweed aroma were exceptionally tasty. The fluffy tamagoyaki, shirataki with mentaiko, namul, and yuzu daikon as side dishes complemented the main items well. The quality was top-notch, especially the delicious combination of seaweed and rice. However, the portion of rice was quite small. In terms of quantity, it might be a bit unsatisfying for men. I initially thought that a seaweed bento box priced over 1,000 yen was expensive, but it was so delicious that I would consider revisiting. Next time, I would like to try the "Mountain" option.

There is a seaweed bento box that is currently popular, said to be made by the mountain god. First of all, the quality of the rice is better than that of a convenience store bento. The seaweed has a decent texture, but lacks the fresh flavor of freshly grilled seaweed. Of course, one cannot expect that from a cold bento. The main dish seems to be salmon, and the quality of the farmed fish from Chile is better than expected. The other side dishes are moderate. In the past, families used to make bento boxes for their children and husbands, and seaweed or pickled plums were essential when side dishes were scarce. Salted salmon was considered a luxurious addition to a bento. The tempura fish cake seemed unnecessary, but aside from that, the bento gives off a pleasant feeling of using up leftover breakfast dishes. The mountain god thinks that in the past, housewives used to make bento boxes like this as a matter of course. It seems to be selling well due to nostalgia for the past.

In mid-January, I visited the underground second floor of Ginza SIX to purchase a Nori bento box for takeout. I usually buy the "Nori Bento Box: Ocean" but this time I wanted to try the "Nori Bento Box: Big Catch" priced at 1,512 yen (tax included). Unfortunately, it was sold out, so I ended up buying three "Nori Bento Box: Ocean" for 1,080 yen each. The Nori bento box includes salmon, chikuwa tempura, rolled omelette, tarako (cod roe) with white radish, spinach namul, and pickled daikon. The red salmon in this bento box is truly delicious. It has a good amount of fat, is not dry, and tastes fresh. Even though it's closer to the tail, the taste is still great! I'll definitely try the "Nori Bento Box: Big Catch" next time!

On Sunday around 2:30 PM, I decided to skip making dinner and went to the store, but the checkout line was really long!((((；ﾟДﾟ)))))))＊ I bought a set meal with grilled salmon for 1,296 yen, which included grilled salmon, daikon and shiso leaf salad, and sweet potato with seaweed. I completely forgot that their seaweed is famous, but the meal was really delicious~♡ As of December 2021, it has a rating of 3.58 on Tabelog!

Located in Ginza SIX, this specialty store offers high-quality seaweed bento boxes. While seaweed bentos are typically known for being affordable and convenient, this shop uses only the best ingredients to create a truly exceptional bento box that is priced over ¥1000. There are three varieties available: Sea, Mountain, and Field. I tried the Sea with salmon and the Field with mushroom tempura and sweet potatoes. The flavors are gentle and really bring out the natural taste of the ingredients. The seaweed, sourced from the renowned Maruyama Seaweed Store in Tsukiji, is of top-notch quality. Comparing it to regular seaweed bentos, the difference in taste is noticeable.

Located in Ginza Rokuchome, on the B2 floor of Ginza SIX, is a shop called "Nori Bento". The concept is "cold but warm". They make and sell "Nori Bento" in a kitchen attached to the store, where the bento remains delicious even when cold. When Ginza SIX first opened, it was so popular that they had to give out numbered tickets, but now you can purchase on the spot, or even pre-order 10 or more. The store opened in April 2017 and was launched by the company Smiles, known for Soup Stock, 100 Spoons, and Nood e. Since April 2021, "Nori Bento Yamadori Co., Ltd.", jointly funded by Smiles and JR East Japan Retail Net, has been operating the store. This was the starting point for expanding their stores. You can also purchase their bento boxes at Tsukiji Direct Market, Echika Tokyo Store, Shinbashi Station Store, Echika Ueno Store, and Echika Shinagawa Store. The store is directly connected to Ginza Station (Ginza Mitsukoshi) via the underground passage. I visited in the afternoon. There was a constant stream of customers, but even if there was a line, it only took about 5 minutes. The variety of bento boxes available include: "Nori Bento" with salmon, "Nori Bento" with teriyaki chicken, "Nori Bento" with lotus root and shiso rice cake, "Kanazawa mackerel salt-grilled Nori Bento", and "Nori Bento" with a variety of seafood. I purchased the following items: - "Nori Bento" with salmon (1,080 yen) - "Nori Bento" with Kanazawa mackerel salt-grilled (1,296 yen) The "Nori Bento" with salmon features a salt-grilled salmon placed in the center of nori rice, surrounded by various side dishes. The combination of nori, bonito flakes, and rice meld together in your mouth, and it truly remains delicious even when cold. The side dishes included fish cake tempura, rolled omelette, taro and cod roe salad, spinach namul, and pickled radish. Each side dish complemented the main dish well, and I finished it all without getting tired of the flavors. The presentation of the salmon bento seemed familiar, as if I had seen it somewhere before. It might be the correct way to present a "salmon bento". The shelf life is until 11:00 PM on the same day. The "Nori Bento" with Kanazawa mackerel salt-grilled, on the other hand, replaces the salmon with salt-grilled mackerel. Its shelf life is until 8:00 PM on the same day. These bento boxes are often referred to as "luxurious Nori Bento", and considering the quality and quantity of the main dish and the variety of side dishes, the pricing seems appropriate. If these bento boxes were offered as catering, it would definitely be a pleasant surprise.