{"id":2711,"date":"2025-10-31T09:00:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T00:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/?p=2711"},"modified":"2025-10-27T10:16:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T01:16:07","slug":"top-10-ekiben-tokyo-station-gransta-bento-25018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/top-10-ekiben-tokyo-station-gransta-bento-25018\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Must-Try Ekiben at Tokyo Station Gransta | Best Bento Boxes for Your Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"

1st Place: Date no Gyutan Honpo\u2019s Gyutan Bento with Yuzu Pepper Flavor<\/h2>\r\n
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The specialty beef tongue restaurant from Sendai, Date no Gyutan Honpo<\/strong>, offers this \u201cGyutan Bento with Yuzu Pepper Flavor.\u201d Thick slices of beef tongue, about 1 cm thick, are seasoned with refreshing yuzu pepper for a satisfying yet light taste that\u2019s loved by all generations. The bento also includes beef tongue simmered in soy sauce, shiso rolls, and nanban miso pickles\u2014letting you enjoy the full range of Miyagi\u2019s local flavors.<\/p>\r\n

\u3010Price (tax included)\u30112,020 yen
\r\n\u3010Shop\u3011Date no Gyutan Honpo (B1 Inside Ticket Gate, Square Zero Area)<\/p>\r\n

2nd Place: Aubergine\u2019s Meat Mix Curry Type B<\/h2>\r\n
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Aubergine<\/strong>, a popular European-style curry restaurant, is well-known as a favorite among TV personalities for their on-location lunch boxes. The Tokyo Station\u2013exclusive \u201cMeat Mix Curry Type B\u201d features three types of meat\u2014beef, pork, and chicken\u2014simmered for 10 hours until tender. The richly spiced curry sauce perfectly complements the melt-in-your-mouth meat. Enjoy it together with the whole potato and perilla seeds served on the side.<\/p>\r\n

\u3010Price (tax included)\u30111,696 yen
\r\n\u3010Shop\u3011Aubergine (B1 Inside Ticket Gate, Square Zero Area)<\/p>\r\n

3rd Place: Tonkatsu Maisen\u2019s Three-Story Tokyo Station Marunouchi Bento<\/h2>\r\n
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The \u201cThree-Story Tokyo Station Marunouchi Bento\u201d from the famous tonkatsu restaurant Maisen<\/strong> includes three popular items: the signature fillet cutlet sandwich, a flavorful katsudon (pork cutlet rice bowl), and minced meat over rice. Packed into three separate layers, it\u2019s perfect for sharing or enjoying all by yourself. The exclusive Tokyo Station packaging adds a special touch to the experience.<\/p>\r\n

\u3010Price (tax included)\u30111,250 yen
\r\n\u3010Shop\u3011Tonkatsu Maisen (B1 Inside Ticket Gate, Square Zero Area)<\/p>\r\n

4th Place: Asakusa IMAHAN\u2019s Gransta Tokyo Sukiyaki Bento<\/h2>\r\n
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Founded in 1895, the long-established wagyu specialty restaurant Asakusa IMAHAN<\/strong> offers the popular \u201cGransta Tokyo Sukiyaki Bento.\u201d The domestic black wagyu, simmered in a secret warishita sauce, is tender, juicy, and packed with umami flavor. It\u2019s also known for tasting delicious even when cold, making it a hit among both locals and international visitors seeking an authentic Japanese culinary experience.<\/p>\r\n

\u3010Price (tax included)\u30112,592 yen
\r\n\u3010Shop\u3011Asakusa IMAHAN (B1 Inside Ticket Gate, Square Zero Area)<\/p>\r\n

5th Place: Tsubame Grill\u2019s Tsubame-Style Hamburg Steak Bento<\/h2>\r\n
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The restaurant Tsubame Grill<\/strong> brings its most popular dish\u2014the \u201cTsubame-Style Hamburg Steak\u201d\u2014to the station bento world. Each hamburger patty is handmade from freshly ground meat at the attached kitchen and carefully grilled. The juicy, meaty steak is topped with homemade beef stew sauce, making it a perfect match with rice. A hearty and satisfying choice for those with a big appetite.<\/p>\r\n

\u3010Price (tax included)\u30111,980 yen
\r\n\u3010Shop\u3011Tsubame Grill Ekiben (B1 Inside Ticket Gate, Square Zero Area)<\/p>\r\n

6th Place: Mameda\u2019s Gransta-Exclusive Assorted 5 Inari Sushi Set<\/h2>\r\n
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The inari sushi specialty store Mameda<\/strong> offers this Gransta-exclusive set of five assorted inari. It includes the classic Mameda, along with wasabi, gomoku (mixed vegetables), anago (eel), and Tokyo Station\u2013exclusive tuna simmered in soy sauce. The anago and tuna inari feature a brick pattern branding, symbolizing Tokyo Station. The juicy fried tofu skin makes it irresistibly delicious\u2014an ekiben worth picking up.<\/p>\r\n

\u3010Price (tax included)\u3011979 yen
\r\n\u3010Shop\u3011Mameda (B1 Inside Ticket Gate, Square Zero Area)<\/p>\r\n

7th Place: Izasa Chaya\u2019s Red Brick Roast Beef Sushi<\/h2>\r\n
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The \u201cRed Brick Roast Beef Sushi\u201d from Izasa Chaya<\/strong> is inspired by the red brick facade of Tokyo Station\u2019s Marunouchi Building. This bento rivals the shop\u2019s signature kakinoha (persimmon leaf) sushi in popularity. The low-temperature cooked roast beef is tender and flavorful, wrapped around vinegared rice. It\u2019s delicious as-is, but you can also dip it in egg yolk sauce for a sukiyaki-style twist.<\/p>\r\n

\u3010Price (tax included)\u30111,540 yen
\r\n\u3010Shop\u3011Izasa Chaya (B1 Inside Ticket Gate, Square Zero Area)<\/p>\r\n

8th Place: Niku Oroshi Kojima\u2019s Yamagata \u201cYukiburi Wagyu Obanazawa\u201d Sirloin & Ribeye Steak Bento<\/h2>\r\n
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Niku Oroshi Kojima<\/strong> offers this luxurious bento featuring Yamagata\u2019s premium \u201cYukiburi Wagyu Obanazawa.\u201d The high-quality marbled fat of the wagyu melts delicately, releasing rich umami and sweetness in every bite. The steak is topped with a mildly sweet sauce specially crafted to complement wagyu. The side vegetables add a refreshing crunch that balances the dish perfectly.<\/p>\r\n

\u3010Price (tax included)\u3011From 3,650 yen (100g)
\r\n\u3010Shop\u3011Niku Oroshi Kojima (1F Inside Ticket Gate, Central Passage Area)<\/p>\r\n

9th Place: Hake Joyu Nori-ben Yamanobori\u2019s \u201cNori-ben Hizakurige\u201d<\/h2>\r\n
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The \u201cNori-ben Hizakurige\u201d from seaweed bento specialist Hake Joyu Nori-ben Yamanobori<\/strong> is a popular choice. The rice balls wrapped with top-grade Ariake seaweed release a rich aroma with every bite. It also includes classics like fried chicken, simmered egg, and seaweed tempura. Its compact size and moderate portion make it ideal for enjoying comfortably on the train.<\/p>\r\n

\u3010Price (tax included)\u30111,380 yen
\r\n\u3010Shop\u3011Hake Joyu Nori-ben Yamanobori (B1 Inside Ticket Gate, Square Zero Area)<\/p>\r\n\n

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How to eat Japanese bentos | Savor the peak of family cuisine at Noriben Yamanobori <\/p><\/div>\n

Japan\u2019s traditional portable bento meals have influenced dining around the globe, with the phrase \u201cbento box\u201d now being commonly recognized. Among Japan\u2019s diverse types of bento, noriben stands out as a true classic. In this simple favorite, a sheet of nori seaweed is laid out on a bed of rice, and topped with various side dishes. Lately, noriben made with specially selected ingredients are making waves in Japan's food scene. Mr WAGATSUMA Yoshikazu, the president of Noriben Yamanobori, is credited with starting this trend. For this article, Taiwanese author Mr Riichi Chang interviews Mr Wagatsuma to learn more about the simple, yet profound art of noriben.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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10th Place: TOUBEI\u2019s \u201cOcean Three-Color Cup\u201d<\/h2>\r\n
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Produced by seafood delicatessen brand Ajino Hamatou<\/strong>, TOUBEI<\/strong> offers this best-selling seafood rice bowl bento. It features three luxurious toppings\u2014salmon roe, boiled whitebait, and tuna\u2014making it both visually appealing and delicious. With its slightly smaller size, it\u2019s perfect for children, seniors, or anyone looking for a light yet satisfying meal.<\/p>\r\n

\u3010Price (tax included)\u3011750 yen
\r\n\u3010Shop\u3011TOUBEI (1F Inside Ticket Gate, Central Passage Area)<\/p>\r\n

Tokyo Station is lined with such a dazzling array of bento boxes that it can be hard to choose just one. When in doubt, these ten exclusive Gransta Tokyo selections make the perfect travel companions for your journey.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Bento boxes sold to train passengers\u2014commonly known as **\u201cekiben\u201d**\u2014are a uniquely Japanese cultural tradition that has also attracted attention from around the world. Among them, **Tokyo Station**, which serves as a major transportation hub, offers a wide variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese-style bentos, making it an increasingly lively destination in recent years. In this article, we present the **Top 10 Ekiben at Gransta Tokyo**, as selected by **614 staff members working inside Tokyo Station**!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":2715,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[56],"class_list":["post-2711","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-slug_articles","tag-what"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2711","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2711"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2711\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2714,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2711\/revisions\/2714"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2715"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2711"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2711"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2711"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}