Marugen Meat, a bento shop that opened on the site of a lunch house in Kinshicho. They sell meat for yakiniku and hormone for motsunabe as well. The price of bento boxes varies depending on the contents, but there are many attractive menu items to choose from. The kalbi is delicious, but the karaage is also crispy and delicious. Topping the rice with Korean seaweed is highly recommended. Also, while the soup at bento shops is often simple, the Marugen soup was excellent in both quantity and quality, considering its price of 400 yen.

I live in the Ichigaya Kagurazaka area and frequently used the butcher shop in Kagurazaka. While that shop had a meat lineup that was not ideal for yakiniku, this shop offers perfect yakiniku sets. They also offer bento boxes for takeout. I ordered for takeout - beef tongue, upper ribs, loin, skirt steak, pork belly, tripe, hormone, and chijimi salad. I will definitely repeat everything except the beef tongue. It's not bad, but it's quite expensive, so it might be a bit of a battle in terms of value for money. Other than that, it's really delicious and I definitely plan to repeat. I think it must have been really tough to open during the pandemic, but I hope this shop continues for a long time.

The bento box from a meat shop run by energetic young staff was excellent, with the aroma of charcoal grilling and delicious sauce on a generous portion of rice. They also offer Korean side dishes and stew, so I want to try those next time.

I want to eat meat! But my break time is short. At times like this, I remember this place and decide to get a takeout. Yannyeong fried chicken and kalbi bento for 850 yen. Both the Yannyeong and kalbi have rich flavors that go well with the white rice. The kimchi is on the sweeter side but still has the authentic aroma, and the namul is decent. In other words, it's not a bad bento. However, the rice! Whether it's because there wasn't enough or there were some uncooked parts, biting into the hard parts of the rice is tough! It's hard to tell if they use good quality rice when there are hard parts. Taste-wise, I might come back, but depending on the lasting impression of this experience, I might not return.

When you enter, they greet you with a cheerful "Hello!" instead of the usual "Welcome". The karaage bento is priced at 550 yen, making it the most affordable option. While the meat bento boxes are delicious, they can be a bit pricey at around 800 yen, making it tough for daily lunches for office workers. The takeout motsunabe set is a good deal at 2000 yen for 3-4 servings. It's recommended to buy this set for two people rather than adding extra motsu at a motsunabe restaurant. The concentrated soup is included, so all you need is water and a pot to enjoy a tasty meal. The kimchi and namul are also delicious.

In Kinshicho, there is a meat shop that has been in business for over 40 years. Their most popular item is the Kalhoru bento (Kalbi + Hormone) for ¥800, which is cooked slowly over charcoal. The taste of the meat from a real yakiniku shop really comes through! The combination of Kalbi and Hormone in a bento is quite unique. They cook it fresh after you order, so you get to enjoy it piping hot and freshly made. Eating delicious rice makes you feel happy and energized! A for-Real (Shoji Mizuki)

I picked up the most popular Kalhoru bento box from a meat shop that has been in business for over 40 years. While it may not look particularly special, the taste is delicious. I always associated a grilled meat bento box with kalbi, but this one also includes horumon (offal) and has a unique aroma from being charcoal-grilled. Former E-girls member Anna Suda also praised this grilled meat bento box on her YouTube channel.

Last month, I visited a traditional yakiniku restaurant in Kinshicho, Sumida-ku, which was established in 1981. They have upgraded their traditional recipes. In February this year, they opened a new branch in Ichigaya called Marugen, specializing in bento boxes. Their most popular item is the "Karuhoru" (Kalbi & Hormone) bento for 800 yen (extra 200 yen for more meat). Inside the restaurant, there was a wide variety of kimchi and side dishes displayed. When I visited around 5 pm, there were already several groups waiting to order. The location is convenient, just a 3-minute walk from Sobu Line Ichigaya Station, or right in front of the subway station. While Kalbi is common, the bento with hormone was a fresh and interesting choice. The sauce had soaked into the meat nicely, making it delicious. The butcher shop also offers free seasoning with their secret sauce, so I look forward to enjoying that same deliciousness at home. With so many options available, I hope to find another opportunity to try more varieties.