🍱 Bento Guide
Lawson Bento
ローソンのお弁当
From light fish-and-rice combos to hearty fried chicken bowls — Lawson's bento section offers a freshly made meal for every appetite and budget.
Lawson bento boxes are prepared daily and refreshed throughout the day. Each box is labeled with calorie count and region of availability. Most can be heated in the store microwave at the counter — just hand it to staff or use the self-service machine near the register. Prices include 8% food tax (eaten in-store) or 10% (taken away — ask for a bag!).
🍱 How to Order Your Bento Heated
- Bring your bento to the register and say: "Atatamete kudasai" (温めてください) — "Please warm this up."
- Some stores have a self-service microwave — the staff will point you to it.
- Heating takes about 90 seconds. Your bento will come back piping hot!
- Pick up disposable chopsticks, a plastic fork, or a spoon from the utensil stand near the register — they're free.
🌿 Light & Value Bento
¥421
310 kcal
あじほぐし弁当
Grilled Horse Mackerel Flake Bento
Fluffy white rice topped with delicately flaked grilled horse mackerel (aji). A classic Japanese flavor combination — subtly salty and deeply satisfying. One of the lowest-calorie bento options in the range.
¥421
341 kcal
鶏そぼろ弁当
Chicken Soboro Rice Bowl
A comforting bowl of seasoned ground chicken (soboro) over steamed white rice, with a drizzle of savory-sweet soy sauce glaze. Simple, clean, and thoroughly Japanese — a great introduction to authentic convenience store cuisine.
¥497
423 kcal
筍ごはん弁当
Bamboo Shoot Rice Bento
A seasonal springtime specialty — rice cooked together with tender bamboo shoots and seasoned with dashi broth. The earthy, fragrant flavors of takenoko (bamboo shoots) are a beloved sign of spring in Japan. Don't miss this if it's in stock!
🍗 Hearty Bento
¥497
538 kcal
明太唐揚のり弁当
Mentai Karaage Nori Bento
Crispy Japanese fried chicken (karaage) flavored with spicy mentaiko (seasoned cod roe) sits on top of white rice and a layer of savory nori seaweed. The nori soaks up the rice's steam to create a wonderfully fragrant base — this is a cult favorite bento style in Japan.
¥626
864 kcal
おかズドン！タルタルチキンカツ弁当
Tartar Chicken Katsu Don Bento
A generously sized chicken katsu (crumbed cutlet) served over steamed rice, smothered in a rich house-made tartar sauce. The "Okazu Don" series is known for its large topping portions — definitely a meal that fills you up. Great value for the size!
¥626
733 kcal
おかズドン！黒胡椒にんにくだれ鶏唐揚弁当
Black Pepper Garlic Karaage Don
Juicy fried chicken pieces coated in a bold black pepper and garlic sauce, served over a heaping mound of steamed rice. The savory garlic punch makes this one of the most intensely flavored options in the bento range — bring breath mints!
🎌 Traditional Variety Bento
¥646
598 kcal
おかずいろいろ幕の内
Makunouchi Variety Bento
The classic Japanese "makunouchi" (variety box) style — white rice alongside a colorful assortment of side dishes including fish, grilled items, tamagoyaki egg roll, pickles, and seasonal vegetables. This is the most traditional bento format and a great way to taste many Japanese flavors at once.
¥497
496 kcal
おにぎり弁当
Onigiri Bento Set
Can't choose between a bento and onigiri? This combo gives you both! Two freshly made onigiri (rice balls) paired with side dishes — perfect for smaller appetites or as a shareable snack set for two people. Great value and very portable.
📊 Quick Comparison
| Bento | Price | Calories | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Horse Mackerel (あじほぐし) | ¥421 | 310 kcal | Light eaters, fish lovers |
| Chicken Soboro (鶏そぼろ) | ¥421 | 341 kcal | Classic Japanese taste |
| Bamboo Shoot Rice (筍ごはん) | ¥497 | 423 kcal | Seasonal, spring visit |
| Mentai Karaage Nori (明太唐揚のり) | ¥497 | 538 kcal | Spice lovers, nori fans |
| Onigiri Bento Set (おにぎり弁当) | ¥497 | 496 kcal | Lighter meal, portable |
| Tartar Chicken Katsu (タルタルチキンカツ) | ¥626 | 864 kcal | Big appetite, value seeker |
| Black Pepper Garlic Karaage (黒胡椒) | ¥626 | 733 kcal | Bold flavors, filling |
| Makunouchi Variety (幕の内) | ¥646 | 598 kcal | Traditional Japanese experience |
💡 Bento Buying Tips for Tourists
- Best time to buy: Fresh stock arrives in the morning (7–9am), at noon, and in the early evening. Avoid shopping after 9pm if you want the best selection.
- Discount stickers: Bento boxes approaching their expiry time (usually 2–4 hours before) often receive a yellow discount sticker — up to 30% off! Look for the 「値引き」 or 「割引」 sticker.
- Calorie labels: Every bento shows the total calorie count on the label — convenient for those watching their intake.
- Allergen info: Look for the small grid of allergy icons on the packaging. The 7 major allergens (wheat, egg, dairy, shrimp, crab, peanuts, soba) are always listed.
※ Products, prices, and availability may vary by region and season. Prices include consumption tax. Information current as of April 2026.