Kagoshima Top 5 ekiben railway box meals

"Haiboshi" is the technique used in Kagoshima of drying fish, pork, chicken and other foods in the volcanic ash of Sakurajima, imparting a rich flavor. With plenty of toppings from the region, this is the most popular ekiben at Kagoshima Chuo Station.  

Sold at Kagoshima Souvenir Shop, Miyage Yokocho, before the ticket gate at 2F, Kagoshima Chuo Station. 

This ekiben uses all of the famous "black" (kuro) produce of Kagoshima - Kurobuta pork, black rice, kurozu black vinegar and more. It is a very healthy choice as it is high in fiber and rich in nutrients like polyphenol, while it is low in calories and salt. Also awarded the runner up to the Grand Prix in JR's "Kyushu Ekiben Grand Prix" contest.

Sold at: Shiroyama Store,  B1, AMU Plaza Kagoshima  
Kagoshima Souvenir Shop, Miyage Yokocho, before the ticket gate at 2F, Kagoshima Chuo Station. 

A long-selling ekiben offering a taste of prawn seasoned rice and satsuma-age fried fishcake, inspired by a traditional sea fishing technique in the waters of northern Kagoshima Prefecture. A popular choice with many runner-up entries in the Kyushu Ekiben Grand Prix contest.

Sold at Kagoshima Souvenir Shop, Miyage Yokocho, before the ticket gate at 2F, Kagoshima Chuo Station. 

This bento uses 100% Kagoshima Kurobuta pork. Savor the pork three ways: Kurobuta tonkotsu ramen, Kurobuta tonkatsu and chargrilled Kurobuta.

Sold at Kagoshima Souvenir Shop, Miyage Yokocho, before the ticket gate at 2F, Kagoshima Chuo Station and Family Mart at the Kagoshima Chuo Station Ticket Gate. 

A highly popular box in which marinated wagyu beef is heaped on a bed of Kagoshima rice. The beef comes from a specialist Kagoshima Kuroge Wagyu butcher in Kirishima City.

Sold at Kagoshima Souvenir Shop, Miyage Yokocho, before the ticket gate at 2F, Kagoshima Chuo Station.