Japan’s Tsukimi One-hand Bento’s name is all wrong, but it still looks entirely delicious
Name could have used some more time in the kitchen, but we still want these in our stomach ASAP. Today we’re talking about some hearty fare, and it comes with an extra-large portion of linguistics to chew on, so let’s dig in. One-hand Bento by Hokkahokka-tei is a relatively new spinoff from Japan’s chain of […]
The "One-hand Bento" by Hokkahokka-tei, a spinoff from Japan's chain of Hokkahokka-tei takeout shops, recently opened a permanent shop in Osaka's Abeno Harukas entertainment complex. The one-hand bento is designed to be held in one hand, containing a heaping portion of rice, vegetables, and meat. The term "tsukimi" (moon-viewing) was added to the dishes, despite not accurately describing their appearance.
The Tsukimi Wagyu and Tsukimi Chicken versions both feature half a boiled egg, which does not resemble a full moon. The linguistics behind the names are debatable, but the food remains delicious and worthy of consumption.
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