[Event Notice] Keio Department Store's Ekiben Fair: MUST TRY EKIBEN

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  • Japanese Food

  • Bento

  • Food Event

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Events
Shops
Keio Shinjuku Department Store
Area
Kanto Tokyo
Period
2023-01-07 10:00 - 2023-01-22 17:00
Venue
Keio Department Store Shinjuku, 7F Event Space

Keio's most popular gourmet event "Ekiben Fair (駅弁大会)" is coming soon!!
Approx. 300 different bento boxes sold at train stations across Japan will gather in Tokyo at Keio! So many choices!

If you're new to ekiben, how about trying these classic, all-time favorites to start off with?!

[Event Info]
Ekiben & Japanese Local Gourmet Fair
Event Period: From JAN 7 (SAT) to JAN 22 (SUN) 2023
Hours: 10AM to 8PM
*JAN 15 (SUN) and last day close at 5PM.
Location: Keio Department Store 7F Event Space


Ikameshi (いかめし): 880 yen
From Hokkaido, Mori Sta. (Hakodate Main Line)

Since its birth in 1941, Ikameshi (squid rice) has been loved through generations. Inside the box are 2 palm-size squids, neatly lined up. Each squid is filled with chewy rice, flavored with a salty-sweet sauce. At the Event Space, look for the red banner shop 👍


Ebi Senryo Chirashi (えび千両ちらし): 1,380 yen
From Niigata Prefecture, Niigata Sta. (Shinetsu Main Line)

When you open the lid, you'll find thick slices of sweet tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelete) with minced shrimp on top! Beneath the omelet are 4 different seafood hidden: eel, gizzard shad, squid, and shrimp. Such a filling bento, but too delicious that you'll probably eat it up in an instant😋😋😋


Nori Noriben (海苔のりべん): 1,100 yen
From Fukushima Prefecture, Koriyama Sta. (Tohoku Main Line)

Japan's representative comfort food "Noriben (のりべん)" or dried seaweed bento, turns into an ekiben! The rice consists of flavorful 2 layers​.
Top layer: pickled plum, dried seaweed, and bonito flakes
Bottom layer: dried seaweed, sweet soy saucy simmered kelp
Side dishes include Japanese egg roll and grilled salmon, which are both orthodox dishes in Japanese lunch boxes🍱


Umi no Kagayaki (海の輝き): 2,160 yen
*100 boxes only per day.
From Hokkaido, Oratu Sta. (Hakodate Main Line)

"Umi no Kagayaki" literally means "brilliance of the ocean." Salmon roe, sea urchin, shiitake mushroom slices, and egg are spread all over sushi rice. Capelin eggs are hidden inside, and lets you enjoy a fun, popping texture😋😆


Beef Domannaka (牛肉どまん中): 1,350 yen
From Yamagata Prefecture, Yonezawa Sta. (Ou Main Line)

Plenty of flavored ground beef and simmered beef are topped over Yamagata Prefecture's rice "Domannaka (どまんなか)." Fully enjoy the savory meat flavored with sweet salty special sauce😋👍👍


Ujiie Kakimeshi (氏家かきめし): 1,190 yen
From Hokkaido, Akkeshi Sta. (Nemuro Main Line)

A bento filled with shellfish. Plump oyster, whelk, clam are topped over rice cooked with oyster broth. May not look fancy, but once you have a taste of it, you'll totally become a fan of this savory bento😍


If you're planning a Tokyo trip in January, come join Keio's Ekiben Fair ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و

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