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May 15 is Hotto Motto's 18th Anniversary! The No. 1 Bento Decided! "Hotto Motto Bento General Election 2026" Results Announced

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Published May 14, 2026 8:00 PM ・ Updated May 28, 2026 6:07 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Plenus Co., Ltd. announced the results of the "Hotto Motto Bento General Election 2026," held on their official app to celebrate the takeout bento chain's 18th anniversary. The event garnered a total

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Plenus Co., Ltd. announced the results of the "Hotto Motto Bento General Election 2026," held on their official app to celebrate the takeout bento chain's 18th anniversary. The event garnered a total of 132,067 votes, surpassing the previous election. The "Chicken Nanban Bento," a best-selling menu item topped with special tartar sauce, won first place with 48,962 votes. The "Pork Cutlet Bowl" took second place, and the "Ginger Pork Bento" ranked third. Hotto Motto currently operates 2,423 stores nationwide.

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