What are the reviews and reputation of Tsukrio (Tsukurioki.jp)? Is it bad? A real-life review by a mother and her 3-year-old child
*This article is a Tsukrio real-life review written in 2026
Honestly, isn't it exhausting to think about "What should I make for dinner?" every single day?
Especially during summer vacation, it's tough because the number of times you have to prepare lunch for your children increases, isn't it?
In our home, we usually cook for ourselves while making use of a Hot Cook. However, during weeks when work piles up, there are times when I don't have the energy to think about menus or go grocery shopping.
So this time, I used a first-time discount campaign to try out Tsukrio. Note that as of July 2026, a first-time 4,000 yen OFF campaign is still being held.
⚠️ "Tsukrio" is the same service that was renamed from "Tsukurioki.jp".
After actually eating it with my 3-year-old child, there were no dishes in our home that we felt were "bad."
The seasoning is close to home-cooked meals, and there were even menu items that my child asked for seconds of. On the other hand, depending on the appearance or ingredients, there were some dishes they wouldn't eat at all.
Our conclusion is as follows:
It is a bit expensive to use every week
The child won't eat every single dish
It is quite convenient as a helping-hand service for busy weeks
In this article, I will honestly review the taste and quantity I felt after actually using Tsukrio, my 3-year-old's reaction, and the pros and cons.
*This article contains promotions
Is Tsukrio (formerly Tsukurioki.jp) bad? My impressions after actually eating it
The thing I was most concerned about before using Tsukrio was whether it was "actually delicious."
When searching for Tsukrio,
"Tsukurioki.jp bad"
"Tsukurioki.jp child won't eat"
Since related keywords like these also appear, I was a little anxious before ordering.
However, as far as the dishes that arrived this time go, there were no menu items that I felt were "bad."
It is less salty and greasy than supermarket deli food, and the seasoning is close to home-cooked meals. It is not too bland, and it was very satisfying as a side dish for rice.
I had an image of meal-prep services being 'convenient but just okay in taste,' but Tsukuri-O was actually much tastier than I had imagined.
Tsukuri-O (formerly tsukurioki.jp) Reviews | A 3-year-old's real-life review
Tsukuri-O is not a meal delivery service exclusively for children.
Therefore, even if the food is delicious for adults, there were some menu items that children might not accept due to the ingredients or appearance.
This time, I served smaller portions to my child than to the adults.
Menu items my 3-year-old child ate ☺️
Chicken Kebab (mildly spicy) | They said 'This is delicious!' and asked for seconds 🏆
Mackerel Tatsuta-age | They were overjoyed, calling it 'Karaage!' (laughs)
Beef and Daikon Radish | It seems they liked how the flavors had soaked in
Simmered Bamboo Shoots and Fish Cakes | They ate it, saying it was delicious
Salad Chicken Onion Marinade | They ate it while picking out the onions
The chicken kebab was labeled as 'mildly spicy,' but it was at a level that even a 3-year-old could enjoy 😋
Menu items my 3-year-old child did not eat 😢
Mushroom with Grated Ponzu | This is meant to be eaten over the mackerel, but they avoided it (laughs)
Stir-fried Tofu Skin and Shrimp | It seemed a bit too adult-oriented
Japanese-style Miso Ratatouille | They said 'I don't want it' just by looking at it
Whether a child will eat it is about the same as their usual meals
Tsukuri-O is not 'completely geared toward children's tastes.' So, honestly, it might be a bit tough for children who are very picky eaters or who generally refuse unfamiliar dishes 💦
However, since it leans towards home-style cooking, I felt there is a high probability that menus will appear where you think, 'Surprisingly, they ate it' or 'They actually ate this.' At the very least, my impression is that it's not a service I would dismiss by saying, 'It won't work because I have children.'🤔
By the way, my 3-year-old doesn't have strong picky eating habits, but tends to reject green vegetables based on their appearance. They finish their school lunches, but at home, I often serve easy-to-eat vegetables like tomatoes, carrots, and broccoli on a rotation.
Being that kind of child, of course, it wasn't possible for 'everything to be a big hit!' But it wasn't a case of 'they won't eat anything at all' either.
Honestly, my feeling is that it has the same success rate as the meals I make myself. It felt like there were menus they would eat and menus they wouldn't!
3 benefits I felt after actually using it
① The taste is genuinely good, and my child ate it normally
Tsukuri-O's dishes were seasoned close to home-cooked meals overall. They don't have the strong saltiness or greasiness typical of pre-made deli food, giving the impression that they are easy for both adults and children to eat.
Of course, there were dishes my child didn't eat, but there were also menus they liked so much they asked for seconds.
Just having ready-to-serve dishes in the fridge significantly reduces the burden of dinner.
② It can be used refrigerated, and leftovers can be frozen
Tsukuri-O is refrigerated, so you just take it out of the fridge and heat it up. Being able to serve it the moment I think, 'I'll use this today,' was easier than I imagined.
Fried foods also become crispy like they were just fried if you use a toaster oven.
Furthermore, since some side dishes can be frozen if there are leftovers, it's easy to adjust even for families like ours where the child is still 3 and can't eat large portions.
③ You can completely let go of menu planning, grocery shopping, and cooking
Since Tsukuri-O was 9,900 yen per delivery for the 3-meal plan, I felt it was 'a bit expensive' before ordering.
However, during the week Tsukuri-O arrives, I don't have to
think about the menu
go grocery shopping at the supermarket
Cutting ingredients
Grilling or boiling
Washing cooking utensils
You can significantly reduce tasks like these.
Just open the fridge, heat up the dish you want to eat, and serve it.
Especially during weeks when work is packed, I was really helped by this state of 'not having to think about dinner'.
▶︎ Check the official Tsukuri-o website
Points that were honestly underwhelming or concerning | 3 disadvantages
① Sometimes you cannot choose your preferred delivery slot
In my area, the delivery days were only Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Honestly, this was a bit of a letdown when choosing.😂
My family tends to eat out or go out on weekends, and we often go to the supermarket all at once on Sundays, so I would prefer to receive it around Tuesday or Wednesday when our ingredients are lowest.
In the end, I chose Thursday by process of elimination, but when we ended up eating out on the weekend, I felt like the timing was a bit off...
→ Currently, all days of the week are available for delivery! There seem to be regional differences, so please register for LINE from the official website and check the delivery dates!
② There are dishes that children won't eat
There were naturally menus that were delicious for adults but didn't appeal to children, or were rejected due to smell or appearance, or finished after one bite...😂
So, it is not a 'magical home-delivered meal that they will eat anything if you serve it'.
In our home, we managed it by having the adults eat what the child wouldn't, prioritizing serving what they might eat, and preparing something else separately for the child.
If you prioritize flavors and menus for children, Mogumo, which specializes in toddler food, is also an option.
▶︎ [First time 2,980 yen] Click here for the official frozen toddler food Mogumo website
③ If you assume you'll order every week, it's honestly a bit expensive & likely to have leftovers
Looking only at the price, I felt that 'using it every week is a bit expensive' for our household.
We tend to eat out on weekends
I also want to cook for myself
There are some dishes my child won't eat
Because of this lifestyle, I feel like I would have leftovers if I ordered every week.
For our family, it was better to use it as a rescue option during weeks when work and plans overlap, rather than using it routinely every week.
How to order from Tsukuri-o (formerly tsukurioki.jp) | Easy via LINE
You place orders for Tsukuri-o through LINE📱
Honestly, I had never used a service where you order via LINE, so I was a little worried... but in the end, it was surprisingly easy.
I was looking at the official website on my PC, so I just scanned the displayed QR code with my smartphone and followed the instructions.
I completed everything from registration to my first order without any confusion.
In fact, because I'm used to using LINE, it was surprisingly convenient to receive notifications like "order deadlines" via LINE, and I felt it was harder to miss than emails or website updates.
▶︎Check the official Tsukuri-o website
Tsukuri-o (formerly tsukurioki.jp) arrives via cool delivery | Date and time can be changed via the Yamato app◎
The products arrived via Yamato Transport's cool delivery service. I had originally set it forThursday morning deliverybut an urgent matter came up and I wouldn't be able to receive it...
When I opened the Yamato app, I was able to easily change the time to2:00 PM - 4:00 PMfrom there. Being able to make these small adjustments quickly on my smartphone is a minor thing, but it's incredibly helpful.
The box that arrived was more compact than I thought
To be honest, the cardboard box that arrived wassmaller than I expected. I was a little worried, thinking, "Wait, this is about 10,000 yen worth...?"😂
However, once I actually ate a few of the dishes for dinner, I felt satisfied, so I was relieved!
Why I tried Tsukuri-o (formerly tsukurioki.jp) | What prompted a home-cooking enthusiast to try it
In our home, we have tried various "ways to make dinner easier," such as co-op delivery and Yoshikei.
Currently, we have settled into a lifestyle centered on home cooking, where we prepare meal prep or marinated frozen foods on weekends and utilize a Hot Cook during the weekdays.
However, during weeks when work piles up, there are times when I don't have the energy to think about menus or go grocery shopping.
I actually knew about tsukurioki.jp for a while. I had seen YouTuber Hoshimimi using it, and I was hesitant, thinking,“It looks convenient, but 9,900 yen per time (3 meals x 4 people) is a bit expensive, isn't it?”I couldn't quite bring myself to try it.
In the midst of this, I found out that a 4,000 yen off first-time campaign was being held, and since it was a week where work was piling up and I was going to be busy, I thought, “Isn't this the perfect time to use it?” and decided to give it a try.
By the way, as of July 2026, the“4,000 yen off first-time campaign”is still ongoing!Official websiteThe discount is applied by entering the coupon code listed on the site, so don't forget to copy it before signing up...!
*Since campaigns vary depending on the time, please check theofficial websitefor the latest information!
Conclusion: I don't need it every week, but I want to use it during busy weeks
After trying it once, our family reached the following conclusion.
👉 Tsukuri-O is not a service our family needs to order every week.
👉 It is perfect to use as a “helper for busy weeks.”
Basically, I don't mind cooking that much, and I make full use of my Hot Cook. I think it's more cost-effective to cook for myself during weeks when I have time.
Honestly, looking only at the price, I do feel that “it might be a bit expensive to use every week.” However, when I consider the entire process of planning menus, shopping, cooking, and washing dishes, as well as the cost of ingredients, I also feel it is reasonable if someone were to ask, “Is it extremely expensive?”
Therefore, our family plans to use it only “during weeks when we seem busy,” about once or twice a month from now on. Below, I have summarized the types of families that are suited for Tsukuri-O and those that are not, so please use it as a reference🙏
Families suited for Tsukuri-O (formerly tsukurioki.jp)
Families with children who are busy every day
People who like to cook but have weeks where they don't have the capacity
People who want refrigerated side dishes that can be served quickly
People who want to use it only when necessary, not every week
Families who might not be very well-suited for it, honestly...
Families with children who are picky eaters and only eat specific things
People who want to keep their weekly food expenses as low as possible
Our household has basically settled on cooking for ourselves using the Hot Cook.
For those who are also interested in the Hot Cook, here is a recommended article ⬇️
We also tried Yoshikei. We use it occasionally when we are busy 🚚
Please take a look at this article as well ⬇️