Imagine your lunch box is filled with art that’s edible and tasty.
You have a cute little Pikachu staring at you or a gorgeous scenery – all this made out of food, packed just for you – to suit your interests!
Too good to eat, isn’t it?
Doesn’t it sound like an extravagant lunch box to you? In fact, it’s an everyday occurrence for Japanese people.
Surprised?
Celebrated in the world for their passion and perfection, the Japanese take things a step forward with their food. Lunch boxes are no exception! Japanese people believe that you enjoy your food twice – one through the eyes and the second time through your mouth.
Bringing convenience and perfection to the table – Japanese pack their food in a box called ‘Bento’. It is a fully cooked, complete meal in one box. Traditionally, bento was prepared keeping in mind the ratio 4:3:2:1 where four-part of rice was packed with egg, fish and meat and one part of pickle.
With modern times the food has changed to sweet dish, sandwiches and other delicacies but the tradition of carrying food in a single packed box remains same.
Following the trend, many restaurants and cafes have started the services of “Bento Box” in Japan where tourists can indulge and relish authentic Japanese food.
BEST BENTO BOXES IN TOKYO
Worried about preparing a Bento box? Or too busy to arrange a lunch box for the day?
Well, these restaurants in Tokyo deliver some delicious bento box which you should definitely try.
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SASAHACHI TEMARIZUSHI BENTO
If you are a sushi lover, you will fall in love with this bento box from Nara.
The scrumptious balanced bento box will cost you ¥900 which entails varied side dishes from Tamago egg roll, bamboo shoot and a mushroom with delectable nigiri sushi which is too good to feast on!
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ABE TOTTORIDOU KANIMESHI BENTO
This crab shaped cute bento from Tottori prefecture is for every seafood lover which will cost you ¥1350. Jam-packed with authentic Kanimeshi (crab rice) and two claws. This is very convenient if you are too busy or too lazy to dig the juicy meat from the shell.
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KIYOUKEN SIU MAI BENTO
This Chinese-styled bento prepared by Kiyouken for ¥860 originated from Yokohama and is now available all over Tokyo station. Filled with mouth-watering traditional Chinese dumplings, rice balls and side dishes including egg, pickles and fish cakes, this bento is fulfilling and pocket-friendly.
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IZASA CHAYA IZASAZUSHI BENTO
This one-of-a-kind nine-segment bento includes every authentic Japanese essence. Food including pickled veggies, rice, and seafood are arranged in a mouth-watering way.
For ¥1080, this bento box also entails a sweet mochi ball filled with anko (red bean paste) for all the sweet-tooth!
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How would you feel if you get a chance to experience the Japan from its own kitchen?
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Wish to create Bento-art for your loved ones back in the home town?
Learn from the best Bento classes in Tokyo where they teach you to excel the art of traditional bento – full cooked meal and take this beautiful learning as a souvenir from Japan.