大戶屋 新竹巨城店

After shopping at the Giant City with my family, we decided to take some bento back home. As a long-time supporter of Ootoya, it is always my reliable first choice whenever I don't know what to eat.

Ootoya's takeout menu features exclusive bento items designed for takeout, packaged in exquisite Japanese paper boxes. Not only are they convenient to carry, but they also look quite classy. Each bento comes with a bowl of miso kelp soup, and even though it’s takeout, it still maintains Ootoya's consistent spirit of a complete meal.

Grilled Salted Miso Pork Belly Bento
This is a dish I often order at Ootoya. It uses pork belly from the Shinkou breed, marinated in salted miso and then grilled over charcoal, creating delightful layers of aroma. The pork belly is rich in fat but surprisingly not greasy at all, tender and juicy with a smoky char flavor. The accompanying lemon slice adds a refreshing zest, enhancing the overall complexity of flavors. The bento also includes white rice and three side dishes, making it a balanced and flavorful choice that is highly recommended for both takeout and dine-in.

Pork Cutlet and Egg Rice Bowl Bento
Similar in concept to a katsudon, this dish features fried pork cutlet topped with fluffy eggs and sauce over rice. The egg’s aroma and the sauce are delicious, and the pork cutlet is thick enough. However, the outer fried coating tends to become soft and lose its crispiness due to being enveloped in the egg, which might disappoint those who prefer the crunchy texture of fried food. Additionally, this bento doesn’t come with side dishes; it only includes rice and the main meat and egg, leading to a heavier flavor overall. Toward the end of the meal, it might feel a bit rich, so pairing it with light soup or vegetables would be ideal.

Grilled Hokkaido Fish Bento
Hokkaido fish (hokke) is naturally rich in fat and, when grilled, has crispy skin and tender flesh, with few bones that can generally be easily removed. The portion of fish is generous, providing a filling meal, and it doesn't feel insubstantial just because it's fish. Paired with white rice and three side dishes, it achieves a good balance of nutrition and flavor, making it highly recommended for those seeking a refreshing yet hearty meal.

The takeout bento from Ootoya at the Giant City in Hsinchu continues to uphold the brand's consistent quality and Japanese bento style. You can feel the sincerity in the packaging, contents, and flavors, with stable flavors and complete combinations suitable for takeout enjoyment.