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Kani-Meshi Ekiben (Crab-Seasoned Rice Box Lunch)

April 24, 2016

Kani-meshi ekiben

Kani-meshi ekiben

Close-up of crabmeat

Close-up of crabmeat

Do you like crab? This popular product, Kani-Meshi Ekiben, is a crab-seasoned rice box lunch sold at many train stations in the Hokuriku area of the northern region of Japan's main island Honshu. Snow crab is cooked with rice and also placed over the top when served. The crab flavor is good and has an elegant taste.

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