01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Among the handwritten menu slips lining the service counter, everyday staples like nori bento and tamagoyaki (rolled omelet) bento immediately catch the eye. Prepared with unpretentious, home-style simplicity, they are remarkably accessible, with prices starting in the budget-friendly 100-yen range. Diners often note the comforting, nostalgic quality of the flavors, making these boxes a beloved choice for an uncomplicated daily meal.
The shop's selection is particularly strong on seafood, offering boxed meals featuring miso-grilled yellowtail, simmered Pacific saury, salmon, and various grilled fish such as atka mackerel, butterflied horse mackerel, and salted mackerel. Beyond fish, heartier mains are also on offer, including Chinese-style stir-fries, breaded chicken cutlets, and grilled beef yakiniku.
Mariya Shokudo opens only for a short evening window from Tuesday through Friday, between 15:00 and 17:00, yet patrons can often be seen arriving right as the shutter goes up. Set amid the residential streets of Nihonzutsumi in Taito City, this humble shop continues to dish out comforting takeout rooted in daily community life.
