Tokyo Station’s Exquisite Bento Selection: Top 5 Recommendations to Enhance Your Journey!
Hello! This is Blez Pharmacy, located in Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo, along Asakusa Kokusai Street. Today, we would like to introduce you to some delicious and colorful bentos available inside Tokyo Station!
Tokyo Station is one of the largest transportation hubs in Japan, bustling with many tourists from both inside and outside the country. Here, you can not only transfer between Shinkansen and regular trains but also enjoy a variety of gourmet spots in between sightseeing. Among these delights, we particularly recommend the “Ekiben” (station bento) exclusive to Tokyo Station. Ekiben are not only easy to enjoy while traveling, but they also allow you to savor the local flavors, which is why they are loved by many travelers. Especially at Tokyo Station, where bentos from all over Japan are gathered, the variety is so rich that you might have a hard time choosing.
So today, we have carefully selected five bentos available only at Tokyo Station, especially recommended for tourists. These bentos include luxurious Yakitori Bento with lavish ingredients, a juicy Pork cutlet Bento made with loin meat, and a playful bento inspired by the Shinkansen, all of which allow you to enjoy the charm of Tokyo in one bite. These bentos are not only easy to enjoy during sightseeing but also let you fully experience the taste of Tokyo. By picking up these bentos during your journey, you will surely have a special time savoring the flavors of Tokyo.
Please note that the following store information may not be accurate. Please check in advance on the official website, etc.
1. Premium Yakitori Bento
The Premium Yakitori Bento is a luxurious bento filled with tender and juicy yakitori. The rice is topped with yakitori grilled in a secret sauce, spreading a fragrant flavor throughout your mouth. You can enjoy various parts of the chicken, such as thigh meat, breast meat, and tsukune (chicken meatballs). This bento is a must for chicken lovers due to its volume! With four popular yakitori skewers included, this dish not only serves as a meal but also pairs well with drinks as an accompaniment.
Location: Nagoya Cochin Specialty Ito Washigoro Shoten (Gransta Tokyo B1F Square Zero Area)
Open Hours: Monday-Thursday, Saturday 10:00-22:00
Friday 10:00-22:30
Sunday, Public Holidays 10:00-21:30
Closed: None
2. Waraji Tonkatsu Bento
The Waraji Pork Cutlet Bento features a large portion of pork cutlet. True to its name, this tonkatsu is about twice the size of a regular one. The thick, juicy pork with its crispy outer layer offers great satisfaction. The pork cutlet is coated in a special sauce with a sweet and spicy flavor that pairs perfectly with the white rice. While the bento includes simple side dishes, the volume is substantial, and the balance is great.
Location: Nagoya Misokatsu Specialty Yabaton (Gransta Tokyo B1F Square Zero Area)
Open Hours: Monday-Saturday 8:00-22:00
Sunday, Public Holidays 8:00-22:00
Closed: None
3. Shinkansen E7 Bento
The Shinkansen E7 Bento is themed around the E7 Shinkansen, featuring a bento box that kids love. After eating, the bento box can be taken home as a decoration or storage container. Inside the bento, there are hamburger patties, fried chicken, omelet rolls, and other items that kids enjoy. This bento adds fun to your Shinkansen trip. It’s a must for Shinkansen lovers! In addition, besides the E7 model, there are various other Shinkansen-themed bentos, making them fun to collect!
Location: Bento Shop Matsuri (Gransta Tokyo 1F Central Passage Area)
Open Hours: 5:30-22:00 (Daily)
Closed: None
4. JR East FRAIS’ “Tokyo Bento”
The Tokyo Bento by JR East FRAIS is a bento that allows you to enjoy Tokyo’s specialty dishes all at once. The bento includes dishes such as Edomae Sushi, Tempura, Nimono (simmered dishes), and other delicacies representing the taste of Tokyo. Additionally, the rice in the bento is carefully selected, with various types like white rice, mixed rice, and red bean rice to choose from. This bento is exclusive to Tokyo Station and very popular among tourists! You can enjoy Tokyo’s traditional flavors all at once with this bento!
Location: Bento Shop Matsuri (Gransta Tokyo 1F Central Passage Area)
Open Hours: 5:30-22:00 (Daily)
Closed: None
5. Kobe Beef Sukiyaki Ju from Asakusa Imahan
Asakusa Imahan’s “Kobe Beef Sukiyaki Ju” is one of the most luxurious bentos available at Tokyo Station. This bento makes lavish use of Kobe Beef, Japan’s most premium ingredient, known for its tender texture and beautiful marbling. The beef is simmered in Imahan’s special sauce, which enhances the delicious taste of the beef with its sweet flavor, pairing perfectly with rice!
Location: Asakusa Imahan (Gransta Tokyo B1F Square Zero Area)
Open Hours: Monday-Saturday 8:00-22:00
Sunday, Public Holidays 8:00-21:00
Closed: None
Each bento has its unique features and is a perfect companion for a journey from Tokyo Station!
“Enjoying Tokyo Station Bentos During Your Trip Makes Travel Time More Pleasant”
We have introduced five specially selected bentos available at Tokyo Station. Each bento encapsulates Tokyo’s charm, making it an excellent choice for enriching travel memories. The luxurious yakitori of Premium Yakitori Ju Bento, the fulfilling size of Waraji Pork Cutlet Bento, the fun design of Shinkansen E7 Bento, the Tokyo flavors of JR East FRAIS Tokyo Bento, and the high-grade taste of Asakusa Imahan’s Kobe Beef Bento—all offer their unique appeal. Next time you travel, pick up a bento, enjoy the flavors, and make your journey delightful. May every travel moment become a special memory. Enjoy your trip to Japan!
