PT Eka Bogainti, trading as HokBen (formerly known as Hoka Hoka Bento), is an Indonesian chain of restaurants that serves mainly Japanese-style fast food. Headquartered in the Jakarta capital region, the chain of restaurants span nationwide across the Indonesian islands of Java, Bali, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Sumatra.
History
Established on 18 April 1985 in Kebon Kacang, Jakarta, under PT. Eka Bogainti by Hendra Arifin,[1] HokBen became the largest Japanese-style fast food chain in Indonesia. Although they serve Japanese-style fast food, the ownership,[2] management and cooks are entirely Indonesian.[3] There is no Japanese involvement in the business.[4]