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Kurisaki Bento: A Rice Shop’s Bento Paradise with Amazing Karaage in Minami Ward, Kumamoto

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2020.10.10

πŸ“Œ What You’ll Learn in This Article
A SaruKuma writer visits “Kurisaki Bento” in Minami-Takae, Minami Ward, Kumamoto City. Price range: from 360 yen. We’ve also summarized family-friendly tips, access info, and opening hours.

Hello everyone, hope you’re having a great day! πŸ˜ƒ
This is Yuzu 🌻, a writer for SaruKuma.

Today, I’m excited to introduce you to
【Tezukuri Koubou Kurisaki Bento】,
located in Minami-Takae, Minami Ward, Kumamoto City! β˜†

The shop is conveniently located in the Nokoshi housing area just off the Higashi Bypass πŸ˜ƒ

There’s parking available right in front of the shop πŸš—

Here’s the cool part: this bento shop is run by a rice merchant 🍱

Which means, first and foremost, the rice is absolutely delicious!!
They actually pack the rice into your bento right after you order 🀩

Getting freshly warm rice in your bento? Pure happiness! πŸ₯°

And just look at the daily special menu β€” the side dishes are absolutely loaded! πŸ˜†

You’ll also find curry and tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) on the menu 🀩

That curry has GOT to be amazing!!

Just a gut feeling, but I’m confident πŸ‘

There’s also a fried shrimp rice bowl β€” another fantastic bento option πŸ₯°

Can you see what’s inside the omurice (omelette rice) bento?

It’s seriously packed full!!

And here’s the best part!!!!

They have takana rice!! (rice mixed with savory pickled mustard greens β€” a Kyushu specialty)

You can get a half-and-half of plain rice and takana rice!!!

Most shops charge extra for takana rice,
but here, the half-and-half option is FREE!!

Payment-wise, they accept PayPay, so you can shop cashless and wallet-free 😊

A heads-up: they’re closed on Sundays and public holidays,
and lunch service ends at 2:00 PM, so plan accordingly! πŸ‘

The bentos are seriously generous in size, so for moms with small eaters, sharing one bento between you might be the perfect option πŸ˜‹

Recommended Menu

This time, I went with

Small Omurice β€” 360 yen
πŸ₯°

I’d been craving omurice all day! 😍

For this much volume at just 360 yen, isn’t that an absolute steal?

Here’s a bite shot:

That ketchup-flavored rice inside is irresistible! 🀩
This is THE classic omurice πŸ˜†

This is exactly the
simple, nostalgic omurice I always crave ☺️

And the karaage (Japanese fried chicken) on the side is INSANELY good!!

Now I totally get why everyone was buying the karaage bento!!
It is genuinely, deeply delicious ❀️

And those fukujinzuke pickles (sweet Japanese curry pickles) on the side make me so happy πŸ˜„

For me, the presence of fukujinzuke
elevates this bento to a whole new level 😍

Remember when fukujinzuke used to come with pilaf back in the day? πŸ˜†

It brings back nostalgic memories β€” that little pickle has its own special charm πŸ₯°

The rice was wonderful,
the sides were delicious,
and the staff was so kind β€” it was the perfect lunch! πŸ’•

If you’re in Kumamoto, definitely give Kurisaki Bento a visit! 🀩

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Kurisaki Bento β€” Shop Information

  • Address

    Minami-Takae, Minami Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture

  • Hours

    10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  • Closed

    Sundays & Public Holidays

  • TEL

    096-358-1384

  • Website

    Available

  • Payment

    PayPay

  • Parking

    Available

  • No

    Tatami Seating

  • No

    Private Rooms

  • No

    Kids’ Tableware

  • No

    Kids’ Chairs

  • No

    Diaper Changing Table

  • No

    Stroller Access

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s a recommended family-friendly spot in Minami-Takae, Minami Ward, Kumamoto City?

“Kurisaki Bento” is easy to visit with kids and a popular spot in Minami-Takae, Minami Ward, Kumamoto City. Check this article for full details.

What are Kurisaki Bento’s hours and closed days?

Hours and closed days may change. Please check the official website or call ahead before visiting.

β€»Information current as of the time of reporting. Prices and hours may change. Please confirm before visiting.

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