Torihei Torimeshi

Long cherished by the people of Gunma, Torihei torimeshi is a bento of tender chicken finished in a secret sauce and laid over rice. From ceremonies to everyday meals, it has accompanied local life in every setting.

Highlights

Thinly sliced chicken breast and thigh are spread over rice in a sweetish sauce. The moist tenderness of the chicken pairs beautifully with the sauce-steeped rice for a gentle flavor you never tire of. The anticipation as you open the bamboo-bark-style wrapper is a pleasure unique to this bento.

Enjoying the Seasons

In the outing seasons it travels easily to cherry blossom viewing or autumn leaf hunting, bringing the taste of Gunma along. Made to taste good even cool, it is enjoyed in any season.

Access and Basic Information

Centered on Maebashi, it can be bought at shops, stations, and department stores across the prefecture. Handy as a gift or a meal on the road, it is supported by a wide range of generations.

A Quick Tip

Choose the version offering both breast and thigh, and you can enjoy the difference in texture and how the sauce soaks into each, all at once.