The "Lunch Pack" always sells 40 to 50 kinds of products nationwide, from sweets with jam and cream sandwiched to side dishes with ham and eggs. Did you know that there are some area-limited products that sandwich local ingredients and local gourmet foods?

You may come across such a rare packed lunch at the "Lunch Pack SHOP Ikebukuro Store" at the north ticket gate of Ikebukuro Station on the JR Yamanote Line. A variety of packed lunches are on sale, from standard products such as "peanuts" and "eggs" to slightly unusual products.



Packed lunches lined up in a row. This shop has all the packed lunches in Kanto that are currently in production. Local packed lunches other than Kanto are ordered irregularly. The product lineup seems to change depending on the time of year.


During the period when the author visited the store, "Miso-katsu style" in Nagoya, "Okonomiyaki flavored croquette & yakisoba" in Osaka, "Hakata Jidori and cabbage yuzu pepper salad", and "Tamagoyaki (mayonnaise flavor)" Back-order product. I decided to buy 3 of them.


The packed lunch you purchased can be toasted on the spot. The author had Nagoya toast "Miso-katsu style (167 yen including tax)". At the corner of the store and the small table on the aisle side, you can have a real meal.




I usually ate it as it was, but when I warmed it up, the taste doubled! A crispy and fragrant texture is added to the fluffy bread.

This product with chicken minced meat cutlet and miso sauce sandwiched, in a nutshell, gave the impression that it was an evolution of croquette bread. I can't feel the power of the meat so much, and the taste of the rich and sweet sauce is the main character. The flavor of miso that you feel fluffy afterwards is good! If you want something with a strong taste, I think it's safe to choose this for the time being.


The "Okonomiyaki-flavored croquette & yakisoba" that I brought back is a packed lunch with okonomiyaki-style croquette and squid resources.


Triple carb punch! It's a typical combination, but the response to eating is outstanding. It's a fairly strong seasoning, so it's recommended to enjoy it with a drink.


Personally, "Tamagoyaki (mayonnaise flavor)" was a big hit. This dish is sandwiched between tamagoyaki made from Kyushu eggs and mayonnaise-flavored dressing.


The thick tamagoyaki that exudes the sweetness of the soup stock when you bite it is just delicious! Combined with the saltiness of the mellow dressing, your appetite is doubled. It is a packed lunch that I regret from the bottom of my heart that I should have bought another one. I want to eat every day ...

"Lunch Pack SHOP" in Ikebukuro where you can meet various packed lunches. It's exciting just to look at the products lined up in a row! Please take a look when you stop by Ikebukuro ♪

■ Overview of "Lunch Pack SHOP Ikebukuro Store" Address: 1-28-2 Minamiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo JR Ikebukuro Station North Exit Ticket Gate Business Hours: Weekdays 7:00 to 20:00, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 9:00 to 20:00