Makunouchi (幕の内弁当) is a popular type of Japanese bento which consists of mostly rice along with fish, meat, pickles, eggs, vegetables, and an umeboshi (a salt pickled plum). There are also other kinds of food such as a chestnut-rice, sweetfish sushi, and meat-and-rice-casserole forms.

Makunouchi-bento is a type of bento (lunch box) with white rice and several accompanying dishes. As the word "Makunouchi-bento" has a history of several hundred years, there are various theories as to its detailed definition and features.

2023年5月12日 · For a little bit of everything and a whole ‘lotta rice, try one of the first types of ekiben ever sold: the makunouchi bento. This is one of the most widespread types of ekiben (and bento). It traditionally consists of white rice shaped into mounds and topped with sesame seeds and umeboshi, plus side dishes such as pickles, some fish, and a ...

2018年10月16日 · Makunouchi (“between-the-curtain”) bento is a popular style of bento featuring rice, meat or fish, pickled vegetables, other side dishes, and typically a bright red, sour umeboshi (pickled plum) at a minimum. Its name derives from a long history of being sold during intermission at Noh and Kabuki performances in the Edo era (1603-1867).

A makunouchi bento is a boxed lunch consisting of white rice and several side dishes. It literally means’ between the acts’ of the theatre. At the Sumo wrestling stadium they also offer Makunouchi bento while the matches !

Makunouchi (literally meaning "between acts”) is a type of bento developed in Edo (now known as Tokyo), which is typically eaten at the theater during intermissions. Because the intermissions...

In general, it is called as Makunouchi bento. Boiled rice is packed in the half part of a lunch box and various small-sized side dishes are packed in the other part. As the side dish, broiled fish, Japanese omelette and Kamaboko (fish cake) are indispensable.

Makunouchi bento means "between-act bento", referring to bento's origins as a meal for theater-goers. Now, makunouchi generally refers to larger bento that attempt to contain every flavor and ingredient that is quintessential to Japanese taste.