Ekiben-ya" at JR Shinjuku Station offers a variety of delicious ekiben to add color to your trip! Ekiben-ya Ting

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Enjoy the best part of train travel, "ekiben"! Photo courtesy of JR East Cross Station Foods Company

Ekiben-ya Ting

Shinjuku Station is one of the world's largest terminals, boasting the highest number of passengers in the world and served by a variety of limited express trains.
At Shinjuku Station, the starting point of your journey, you will find "Ekiben-ya Ting", an ekiben shop where you can purchase a variety of bentos that will add color to your trip and satisfy your appetite. Located between platforms 9 and 10 and 11 and 12 inside the ticket gates of Shinjuku Station's South Exit facing Koshu Kaido, the store is easy to visit even if you are transferring from one train line to another, such as the Azusa or Kaiji limited expresses.

A wide variety of bento! A wide variety of bento boxes to choose from!

Although the store looks small, there is such a wide variety of bento boxes on the display shelves that it is difficult to choose at a glance. Chicken, fish, beef, classic makunouchi bento, light sandwiches, and more. You will think a lot about the fun bento choices, but please be sure not to be late for your train departure time!
This time, among the many tasty bento lined up at "Ekiben-ya Ting", we would like to introduce two bento that have a long history with the railroad and three bento recommended by our staff, for a total of five bento. Have you ever tried any of them?
Photo courtesy of JR East Cross Station Foods Company
Photo courtesy of JR East Cross Station Foods Company

A super long-seller with many deep-rooted fans - Chicken Bento

The Chicken Bento is a long-selling product that celebrated its 60th anniversary in 1964, the same year as the first Tokyo Olympics and the opening of the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train. The combination of fried chicken and tomato-flavored rice is suitable for both children and adults.
~Origin~
Tomato-flavored rice (Japanese rice), scrambled eggs marinated in dried tomato oil, green peas, fried chicken, salad (carrots, red cabbage, beets), smoked cheese, lemon juice packet
Chicken bento with a cute retro design and proudly displaying the "since1964" emblem.

Fukagawa-meshi, a local specialty since the Edo period

Fukagawa-meshi is known as a local dish of Tokyo with a traditional flavor reminiscent of Oedo Tokyo, and is said to have its roots in Edo fishermen's rice that was once popular in the fishing ports and riverbanks of Fukagawa. This bento contains Fukagawa-ni (scallion stew) lightly seasoned with Edo sweet miso paste and ginger, and fragrant fried burdock laid on a bed of rice cooked with the flavor of scallion. Please enjoy the harmony of the scallion's texture and aroma!
Fukagawa-meshi with a design reminiscent of ukiyoe, an Edo-period-style woodblock print.

Gindara Makunouchi

The "Gindara Makunouchi" includes Gindara Yuzu Miso Grilled Silverfish with Yuzu Miso, Nihonbashi Omasu's signature Edo Umani (fried chicken stew) and Yuzu Kosho (fried chicken with yuzu pepper). Gindara is moderately fatty and tastes the best. Above all, it is low in fat and high in protein, making it a good choice for those who want to control their weight.
Gindara Makunouchi, with many appetizing ingredients.

Ofunaken's "Ajisu Oshi Sushi" (horse mackerel pressed sushi)

Ofunaken's long-selling product, "Aji no Oshizushi" has a traditional Kabuki wrapping paper.
Oshi-zushi is a traditional Kansai-style sushi, in which a square wooden frame is filled with sushi rice and topped with ingredients, which are then pressed down with the hands to make the rice and ingredients stick together. The main ingredient of "Aji-no-Oshizushi" is protein, which contains essential amino acids in good balance. It contains a good balance of essential amino acids, especially DHA and EPA. When you open the box, the aroma of vinegar whets your appetite, and its mild flavor is a traditional taste.
Ofunaken's "Aji no Oshi Sushi" photo courtesy of JR East Cross Station Foods Company.

Tenmusu from a soba noodle shop

Tenmusu is a popular product of the soba noodle store Marumasa, a Yamanashi ekiben shop established in 1918. The bite-sized omusubi contains one plump shrimp tempura, which goes perfectly with the chunky rice mixed with tsukudani (food boiled in soy sauce and sugar) of the wood ear. It is perfect for when you are hungry or for a short ride.
Tenmusu from a soba noodle shop.

Let's enjoy the best part of train travel, "Ekiben"!

What did you think? Now that ekiben are no longer available for purchase on the train, why not visit the station a little earlier than departure time and buy a bento of your choice to add to the enjoyment of your trip? Also, since the store is located inside the station, why not use your admission ticket or IC card to enter the ticket gate near Shinjuku Station and buy some as souvenirs?
Interview supported by JR East Cross Station Foods Company
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