The winning curry from Aubergine has almost mythical status among Japanese celebrities, TV crews, and film production teams. This Tokyo Station-exclusive “B Type Mixed Curry” combines three kinds of meat in one rich, satisfying meal: beef, pork, and chicken. The beef is simmered for 10 hours until melt-in-your-mouth tender, while the pork and chicken each add their own savory depth and smoky flavor.

According to the store managers, the real secret is the sauce. It starts with a fruity sweetness before slowly building into a mellow, addictive spice. Many voters said it’s the kind of curry you could happily crave once a month forever.

You don’t need to ride all the way to Sendai to enjoy expertly grilled beef tongue. At Tokyo Station, Date no Gyutan Honpo serves up thick-cut slices nearly 1 centimeter thick, packed with juicy flavor and satisfying chew in every bite.

Store managers especially recommend pairing the beef tongue with the included yuzu pepper seasoning, whose citrusy heat perfectly complements the rich meat. The bento also comes with Miyagi specialties like shiso rolls and nanban miso pickles, making it a hearty meal filled with regional flavor.

Beloved long-running yoshoku restaurant Tsubame Grill has turned its signature hamburg steak into a Tokyo Station-exclusive bento. To lock in maximum juiciness, each patty is freshly ground and prepared in-store, then wrapped in foil together with the restaurant’s homemade beef stew-style sauce.

Opening the foil onboard the train releases a wave of savory aroma along with steam from the Niigata-grown Koshihikari rice. It’s one of those travel moments that instantly upgrades your journey.

No Tokyo ekiben roundup feels complete without Asakusa Imahan, one of Japan’s most famous sukiyaki restaurants. This special Gransta-exclusive version features carefully selected premium beef simmered in the restaurant’s century-old warishita sauce recipe.

Store managers praised how every grain of rice absorbs the sweet-savory flavor of the beef and sauce. Paired with pickled red ginger, it delivers the comforting, nostalgic taste of a classic old-school Japanese restaurant, making it a favorite “treat yourself” lunch among office workers.

Looking for something lighter and easy to eat on the Shinkansen? Store managers strongly recommend the inari sushi specialists at Mameda.

This boxed set includes classic, wasabi, and gomoku flavors, plus limited-edition options like conger eel and simmered tuna inspired by Tokyo Station’s iconic red-brick building. Bite into the sweet tofu skin and vinegared rice, and it’s easy to see why this set has such a loyal following among station staff.

#6. A Triple Combo Worth the Hype: Tonkatsu Maisen Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building Three-Layer Bento (1,250 yen) — Includes pork cutlet sandwiches, katsudon, and soboro rice in a beautifully designed commemorative box.

#7. The Most Colorful Sandwich Set: Märchen Limited Sandwich Assortment (972 yen) — Features fruit sandwiches and shrimp cutlet sandwiches handmade fresh daily.

#8. Sweet Crab Flavor in Every Bite: Ubuka Crab Rice Bento (1,650 yen) — Seafood-stock rice topped generously with crab meat.

#9. Luxury Nagoya Cochin Chicken: Ito Washigorou Shoten Premium Yakitori Box (1,790 yen) — Features four different skewers made with Nagoya Cochin chicken plus tamagoyaki.

#10. The Ultimate Wagyu Splurge: Niku Oroshi Kojima Yamagata Snowfall Wagyu Steak Box (5,250 yen) — Expensive, yes, but the melt-in-your-mouth marbling delivers a next-level beef experience.

Tokyo Station’s ekiben scene is fiercely competitive, and this ranking chosen by 101 insiders goes beyond simple taste. Convenience, exclusivity, and pure satisfaction all played a part in determining the winners.

So the next time you find yourself frozen in front of the endless bento counters at Gransta Tokyo, use this list as your shortcut to some of the station’s most beloved meals. Your trip deserves a delicious start from the very first bite.

Prices and information are current as of May 2026. Actual availability and pricing may vary. Some products are sold exclusively at Gransta Tokyo.
Source: PR TIMES