MUJI "Over the Rice" series

MUJI's "Rice Over Cooked Rice" series is recommended when you feel your home cooking is in a rut. These retort-packed ingredients can be heated in hot water or in the microwave and poured over white rice to complete the dish, making them useful for both single people and family meals.

They come in a variety of foreign flavors, such as Asian and Mexican, all of which are perfection! This time, we compared and ranked 10 such retort poured over rice!

What was the most delicious...?

No. 1: Beef and konnyaku bokkake (350 yen)

As we have mentioned before, it is insanely delicious. It is impeccable.

The beef tenderloin is filled with a lot of beef tendon, and when you bite into it, it loosens up and the sweetness of the fat spreads out. The beef tenderloin and plump konnyaku go well with the thick, sweet and spicy sauce. The chili peppers in the sauce make it a little spicy, so even on days when you don't have much of an appetite, you can still enjoy it.

No. 2 Rouro rice (350 yen)

Flavorful shiitake mushrooms, crunchy bamboo shoots, and thickly sliced pork belly are all cooked in a sweet and spicy sauce. It is stewed in a sweet and spicy sauce with spices such as Hakkaku and Sansho.



The sauce is sweet, rich, and thick. The spices give the sauce a crispy finish to the umami of the meat and the sweetness that melts out of the fat. The meat is richer and chewier than expected, so there are no complaints about the volume. Add boiled eggs if you like!

No. 3 Beef Hayashi (290 yen)

This is delicious! Thick, rich, savory and sweet beef stew. It is filled with large pieces of meat and mushrooms.



This series is served over rice, but it is absolutely delicious with baguettes and other breads.

No. 4 Hawaiian-style loco moco (380 yen)

The hamburger steak is soft and fluffy and melts in your mouth. The demi-glace sauce is rich and thick, with a sweet and savory flavor that will keep you coming back for more!



The hamburger steak is filling, but it is a bit lonely on its own, so it is better to serve it with a fried egg and lettuce.

No. 5 Mexican-style chili con carne (280 yen)

Chickpeas and kidney beans are plentiful in this dish, making bean lovers happy. The beans are chunky and chewy, and the spices are a bit spicy. It is an authentic dish with a strong spice flavor.



It is a thick paste, not a soupy soup, so it is very satisfying to eat. In addition to rice, it can be served on bread in the style of an open sandwich, burrito, or taco. You can even top it with melted cheese to make it a little mellower!

No. 6 Hot and sour soup with kurobuta pork and barley black vinegar (290 yen)

A delicious dish that will soak into all five internal organs! Crunchy bamboo shoots, carrots, and plump kikurage mushrooms. The refreshing sour taste of the hot and sour soup will whet your appetite even on a hot day.



I thought there would be a lot of meat in there, but it was in the form of small chunks of minced meat, so it was a little less hearty.... But the taste is perfect. The vinegar flavor is perfect for women.

No. 7 Jarred rice (290 yen)

It has a rich sweet and spicy flavor and is packed with deep richness and umami. A little goes a long way and the rice just keeps going, going, going!



The meat and potatoes are in abundance and are very satisfying. It has a punchy flavor and is recommended for men and those who want to eat well. The flavor is quite strong, so it may not be to everyone's liking and may be suitable for different occasions.

No. 8 Taco rice (290 yen)

Taco rice with cumin, chili, and cheese. It has a roll and meaty texture.



The spicy hotness crawls on the tongue with chili. The rich cheese melted into this dish will mellow you out later. I'm glad there's plenty of ground meat in this dish! However, it is a bit bland on its own, so we recommend adding tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese as toppings.

No. 9 Kesennuma shark's fin soup (490 yen)

A dish of thick shark's fin soup served over rice like red bean paste.



The flavor of the sesame oil and the umami of the shark's fin clings to the rice and is delicious! It is a bit weak in punch, though. The gentle taste is comforting, but it is not something that I would personally want to repeat over and over again.

Nevertheless, the shark's fin at this price is a good value for money. It is good when you want to relieve your stomach or on a hangover day!

No. 10 YUKKEJANG (250 yen)

Authentic yukkejang with chili peppers and gochujang (red pepper paste). It is colorfully filled with ingredients such as beef, royal ferns, and bean sprouts.


Since it is quite spicy, we recommend eating it over cold rice rather than over hot rice. Also, be careful not to use too much rice, as it can make the dish seem too sticky and flavorless.


This is my ranking of MUJI's retort series to put over rice! I can guarantee that all of them are delicious, but the top three in particular are products that I would seriously recommend. All of the products are for one serving.