Aomori station bento "Hitokuchidarake"! Enjoy local flavors as a companion for your trip [Aomori Prefecture]

For tourists visiting Aomori, one of the joys of traveling is Ekiben. Among them, " Hitokuchidarake " is a luxurious station bento where you can enjoy little by little Aomori's local cuisine. The great attraction is that you can enjoy the food culture of Aomori with just one bento. Perfect for your Shinkansen trip, and can be purchased not only at Aomori Station or Hirosaki Station, but also at Tokyo Station. In this article, we will introduce the behind-the-scenes story of the birth of "all-a-bite" and where you can buy it.

What is "all of bites"? Introducing the luxurious Tsugaru Ekiben

Goshogawara City's "Tsugaru Dishes" is produced

"All-One-Bit" is the company that handles Tsugaru Preparation . Tsugaru Preparation has previously produced many station bento that incorporates Aomori's local cuisine.

" everything is bite-sized " and all dishes are sized to be eaten in one bite. This makes it easy to eat on the train, and is designed to be fun without getting bored until the end.

During the prototype stage, there were 50 types of side dishes! ?

"All of the Bitters" was born in 2016. Originally a prepared food store, they used their manufacturing capabilities as a weapon to sell 10 types of bento, but it seems that the issue has arisen, which is the cost and effort involved.

So they tried to make a new product by combining the side dishes that were in each station bento, but there were 50 types of side dishes, so it looked bad. After trial and error, I ended up putting it in a box of high-quality chocolates divided into 24 squares, but now I have a hard time choosing 24 types of side dishes. It seems that "Hitokuchidakake" has finally been completed, with a selection of dishes that are local and can be enjoyed both with alcohol.

I actually tried it! Interesting taste reviews

Here are some thoughts on actually eating "Hitokuchidarake"!

When you open the lid it looks like this. There are 24 types of side dishes lined up beautifully.

The lid came with a menu item, a towel and a chopstick. Since it's an Ekiben, it's nice that it comes with a towel.

The menu is here. There is also an explanation of each side dish, and you can see that it is very carefully made. This time we will review the menu in order from the top left!

First, start with the left half. Rice dishes, meat dishes and local dishes are lined up.

• The scallop rice
  The color of the rice makes it look light, but it has a rather strong taste. It would also be fun to eat as a snack with alcohol.
• 
  A bright red inari eats Inari Sushi It contains carved red ginger and has a nostalgic taste.
• Shichimi Mii
  Aomori Prefecture is a well-known famous clam production area. It has a ginger flavor, but also gives off a sense of the deliciousness of clams.
• Young Onigiri
  A young kelp rice ball that was loved by Dazai Osamu. The chewy, young girl texture is interesting.
• 
  This is a common type of grilled
• Beef barayaki,
  Towada's B-grade gourmet food, barayaki is characterized by its sweet flavor. It tastes like rice is craving, but it also goes well with alcohol.
• The popular pork miso
  
• beef gen sauce followed by yaki-kon
  This one also has a strong garlic flavor, and is a seasoning that will enhance both alcohol and rice.
• Sushiko
  Tsugaru traditional cuisine. Despite its vivid purple pink color, you will be amazed at the gentle taste.
• Sockeye Salmon Sushi
  A preserved food that is often eaten in snowy regions. It has a low sour taste and is easy for children to eat.
• Old-fashioned pickled
  Perfect as a palate break!
• cucumbers
  The polyvinyl texture is pleasant.

On the right half is a menu made with stews and prefectural scallops.

• Miso Oden
  When it comes to oden from Aomori, ginger miso is the best! It's amazing to have this menu included.
• 
  standard stewed dish of 4 pieces
• 
  A omelet with the flavor of handmade omelet Although it is firm, it is a great snack because it tastes strong.
• Chrysanthemum Ohitashi
  is a chrysanthemum that is often eaten not only in Aomori but also in Tohoku. Since it is an ohitashi, you can feel the flavor of the chrysanthemum directly.
• Stewed scallops
  Aomori's specialty, stewed scallops, the sweet flavoring, can also be used as a palate break.
• Eggplant shiso rolls
  are also a local dish of Tsugaru. It can be eaten from summer to autumn, but it's nice to be able to eat it at the Ekiben.
• Fried scallops:
  Choosing fried chicken instead of fried scallops is a different specialty of scallops. It's different from the fries.
• Chicken salted
  chicken source grilled with a salty flavor. Just like with koiyaki, it is soft even when cooled and is hearty, making it extremely satisfying to eat.
• Pumpkin mochi
  is about to start craving the sweetness. It has a simple taste so you can really feel the pumpkin flavor.
• Kuroishi Yakisoba
  When you think of Kuroishi, yakisoba, you think of yakisoba. The thick noodles are mixed with sauce to stimulate your appetite.
• vinegared scallop
  sushi, there was no vinegared food, so I felt it was not enough. If I had eaten it with chrysanthemum ohitashi, it might have become an instant vinegar dish...
• Squid
  beetles are now becoming a national region. It was large enough to protrude from the divider and had an overwhelming presence among the 24 types.

Where can I buy it? Where to buy "All of the Bikichi"

"Hitokuchidake" can be purchased at Aomori Station, Hirosaki Station, and Tokyo Station. It is easy to stop by before boarding the Shinkansen, and is available in the kiosks and the station bento sales corner. Especially at Aomori Station and Hirosaki Station, it is popular not only with tourists but also with locals, and is not uncommon for them to sell out.

Tokyo Station is sold to Tohoku Shinkansen users, and is a rare opportunity to enjoy "a bite-packed" without going to Aomori. However, there is a limited number of sales, so if you want to make sure you buy, it is recommended to go early.

summary

"Hitokuchidarake" is a special station bento that allows you to enjoy small amounts of Aomori's local cuisine. This station bento, developed by Yoshidaya, is filled with the desire to "translate Aomori's food culture to travelers." Packed with 24 different dishes, it is bite-sized and easy to eat, making it perfect for traveling. You can purchase it at Aomori Station, Hirosaki Station, or Tokyo Station, so be sure to pick it up when traveling by Shinkansen. Why not try to deepen your travel memories while enjoying the taste of Aomori?