FOREST STAND SENGAKUJI, located in front of Sengakuji Station with a gorilla as its landmark, offers DELI dishes made with healthy organic vegetables. I tried the Gapaoraisu (Thai basil chicken rice bowl with fried egg) and Salad Bowl. You can choose between brown rice and barley white rice. Today, I chose brown rice. For the Salad Bowl dressing, you can choose between bonito dressing or vinaigrette dressing. They make your order fresh, so you can enjoy it right away. Each box is priced at 1050 yen and offers a generous portion and delicious taste.

On this day, I got off at JR Takanawa Gateway Station, which opened in March 2020, and had lunch at Isehisa, located right across from Takanawa Ogiato, along the Daiichi Keihin. Afterwards, on the way back to the station, I decided to stop by Forest Stand, located in a building on the first floor at the right corner of the Izumigakiji intersection on the Daiichi Keihin. There is a gorilla statue for some reason next to the entrance. Right in front of the back entrance of the shop, there is an elevator A2 of Toei Subway Asakusa Line Izumigakiji Station. I entered the shop around 11:26 am, and there were no other customers at that time. However, during my stay in the shop, 4 or 5 customers came in to take out lunch boxes. Delivery drivers also came to pick up orders. There were three types of lunch boxes stacked in front of the cash register counter, and salads and side dishes were lined up on the refrigerated shelf in the back right. When I asked the female staff member who was right in front of the cash register counter if I could eat in, she said that the shop is mainly for takeout. However, when I mentioned that I only wanted a drink, she kindly allowed me to sit on a box chair placed diagonally in front of the cash register counter. I ordered the Sesame Yogurt smoothie for 850 yen (tax included) out of the three smoothie options. It was ready in about 2 minutes, and it came with a 1 bite (mini cake size) wrapped in oil paper. The Sesame Yogurt smoothie was made by blending soy milk, yogurt, black sesame, banana, and apple. Compared to the quite satisfying lunch boxes displayed in the shop for 750 yen (tax included), the 850 yen (tax included) smoothie seemed a bit expensive, but when I tasted it, it was rich and each ingredient's flavor was distinct. The quantity was also sufficient, and I was very satisfied with the drink. The box chair I sat on seemed to be for customers waiting for their takeout orders, but the direct sunlight through the glass hit my back. It would be quite hot in the middle of summer, and sitting for a long time would be quite tough. There was a wall-mounted air conditioner in the kitchen at the back right of the cash register counter, but the entrance door was also open and the sunlight was intense, so it was not very effective. Despite the poor cooling in the kitchen, the three female staff members were very busy moving around, but they were still very cheerful and polite in their service. After finishing the smoothie and returning the empty container to the counter with a "thank you," I was apologized to for the heat, which made me feel more embarrassed for insisting on eating in. If my workplace were nearby or if there was an eat-in space in the shop, I would have definitely wanted to try the lunch boxes as well.

After dining at KASA, I headed home from Sasu no Tsuji to Route 15, passing by Konan Gateway and turning right at Izumigadake Temple. I remembered the Sunday when I bought a burrito on my way back after the Mass on the eve of the Assumption of Mary holiday. I thought about going to Cariente at Atre Shinagawa for lunch, but I didn't have a reservation and it seemed crowded. Then I remembered that I hadn't seen Konan Gateway yet! So, I decided to take a trip and explore the station designed by Kengo Kuma. I took the JR train to the next station, thinking there might be a Starbucks there, but to my surprise, the area was under construction for a new complex with international standard hotels and conference facilities. The completion was scheduled for 2025. The station building was also a construction site, and there was no Starbucks in sight. The area was part of the Shinagawa Station West Exit redevelopment project, and it had changed a lot since I last visited. Disappointed, I decided to take a taxi back home and ended up finding a cafe near a shrine where I enjoyed a refreshing lemonade. The cafe offered a variety of lunch boxes and vegan options, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. I decided to get a burrito to go and enjoyed it with a glass of Alsatian Riesling at home. It was a simple yet satisfying meal, reminiscent of the summer I spent picnicking under a coconut tree in Kisarazu. Although I didn't get to experience the travel vibes at Konan Gateway, it was still a pleasant Sunday in the second week of August.

During my morning walk to work, I stopped at a cafe located at the intersection just after exiting at Takanawa Gateway Station onto Daiichi Keihin. Feeling thirsty, I ordered an iced coffee and it came with a small bite-sized chocolate cake. The coffee was authentic and delicious.

Egg-topped Gapao Rice for 950 yen. I got it for lunch while working from home. It came with a box and a side salad of fresh vegetables. The portion was satisfying for men, with plenty of vegetables which are often lacking in other meals. The taste was also to my liking, not just focusing on being healthy. The fact that it had a good portion size is highly appreciated. I would like to try other menu items as well, so I will definitely use this place again.

Located a 5-minute walk from Shinagawa Gateway and directly connected to Sengakuji Station on the Toei Asakusa Line, Forest Stand Sengakuji offers a variety of bento boxes that I love. This was my fourth visit, and this time I got the homemade loco moco bento to go. I had previously tried the hamburger with cream sauce, which was delicious. The hamburgers here are still amazing. The bento box comes with plenty of vegetables and rice, making it very satisfying. It goes well with red wine. Highly recommended!

Since May 4th, I revisited Forest Stand Engakuji after a month and got a takeout of their vegetable-packed taco rice. Just like the last time with their hamburger, it was quite hearty. The spicy minced meat and generous brown rice really perked me up, turning my exhaustion into energy. They offer a wide variety of bento boxes, so I definitely want to visit again soon.

From the Tokyo gourmet memo on May 4th, I visited Forest Stand Senkakuji near the Toei Asakusa Line Izumigaoka Station. I got the mushroom cream hamburger to go. The hamburger was served on a bed of rice, which was quite filling. The hamburger itself was large and filled with mushrooms and cabbage. It also included broccoli, thick fried tofu, and bean sprout namul, making it very hearty. On the way back, I took the train from the nearby Takanawa Gateway Station, which was about a 4-minute walk away.

In this area where restaurants and cafes are scarce, this shop is often overlooked for some reason, being near the intersection. They brew coffee with a genuine Italian coffee machine, which must cost at least 300,000 yen, even though it is affordable. The coffee was delicious.

There is a cafe takeout shop right outside Sengakuji Temple that offers Americano hot coffee with a mini cake for only 350 yen, which is quite reasonable. The cake is sweet and goes perfectly with the coffee, making it delicious. Check out the review blog for more details.

Soup for 150 yen. It's full of ingredients and piping hot. Made to order with a commitment to quality, honestly speaking, it's delicious. The cost performance is out of this world. I mean, even machine-made coffee doesn't come at that price. Fantastic satisfaction. I was captivated by the soup, but the burrito also had a satisfying taste and texture. Thank you for the meal!

There are not many places to have lunch near Izumigata Temple. However, there is a shop right next to Izumigata Temple Station where you can enjoy smoothies and bento boxes. You can choose from about 6 different types of bento boxes, such as Loco Moco, Gapao, Ginger Pork, and Taco Rice, all of which are filled with plenty of healthy vegetables. The shop is filled with a delicious aroma, and many Uber Eats delivery drivers are coming in one after another. The bento boxes are quite substantial, with a separate salad on the side. The onion dressing for the salad is also quite tasty. The bento boxes have a good amount of rice, and you can choose between white rice and brown rice. It's nice to have that option. I enjoyed a delicious bento box. Thank you for the meal ★

I bought a bento box to eat at the hotel. It's from a shop that seems to have a natural approach. I chose a bento box with a hamburger. You can choose a rice like mixed grain rice. The hamburger is placed on top of the rice. It would be better if the rice and the hamburger were served separately so I can eat it later.

Located just a short walk from Izumigatake Station and about a 3-minute walk from Takanawa Gateway Station, this takeout specialty shop offers a refreshing exterior with glass windows and greenery visible. They offer items that are good for your body. They charge 50 yen for a bag. The daily special bento box, priced at 600 yen, was the Yan-nyom Chicken Bento. You can choose from two types of rice. The bento box contained three large pieces of chicken and plenty of side dishes. It was very filling and great value for money at 600 yen!

I went to see the Takanawa Gateway Station and got a take-out coffee from Forest Stand Izumigadera. They use Fair Trade coffee beans, which I think are roasted in-house because they were also selling beans. I had a hot Americano for 350 yen, which came with a chocolate cake (the contents vary daily). The coffee had a nice balance of sweetness and juiciness, and it was delicious. The area around Takanawa Gateway Station is still under construction, but it will become a park and event facility. There are also shops like Takeout Lunch Box, perfect for outdoor lunches. Once the facilities are completed, it's likely to get more crowded. The location near exit A2 of Izumigadera Station is convenient and easy to find.

《Tokyo Foodie Adventure》On the third day, I decided to take out breakfast and enjoy it in my room... This place caught my eye every time I passed by, with its natural and stylish atmosphere. Located right in front of Exit A2 of the Toei Asakusa Line's "Sengakuji" station, this small shop with full glass windows has a bright and relaxed vibe, perfect for takeout. The young and cute staff even offered water while I waited for my order. The menu features popular lunch options from Gotanda available for takeout, focusing on healthy, additive-free ingredients. In addition to coffee and sweets, they also offer enticing breakfast options like burritos. Although I was tempted by the bite-sized sweets called "1 BITE," I decided to go for the daily lunch box priced at 600 yen. Although it was meant for lunch, the cheese-topped crispy taco rice was being prepared as the daily special for the day, so I went for that instead of the regular 950 yen option. The freshly made dish with spiced taco meat, salsa sauce, avocado, tomato, lettuce, and plenty of vegetables was delicious. Even though I'm not a fan of convenience store bento, this shop offers a lovely option for various occasions if it's nearby. I wish I had also tried the steamed chicken with Miyako cherry blossom chicken...

Ubereats: Steamed chicken with Mio Sakura chicken for 950 yen, Homemade tofu hamburger for 950 yen.