This is the first conbini review that I didn't purchase myself. It is courtesy of the generosity of one of my adult students at work. Akira-san, one of two older students I've taught on Wednesdays for nearly the past year excitedly informed me during our class last week that a new 7-Eleven had opened nearby … Continue reading Conbini food review: Melonpan
Have you ever had those tiny burgers that Americans call 'sliders'? You know the things; you can eat them in one bite and only a half dozen of them will leave you even close to satiated. Well I've had them once and it was one of the most enjoyable food experiences of my life. This … Continue reading Conbini food review: Croquette mini burgers
I audibly gasped when I saw this on the shelf. I've been a fan and frequenter of Coco Ichibanya, one of Japan's most iconic curry chains, for a long time now. To see they've come out with an official cheese curry pan is a very exciting prospect... Now I looked everywhere on the packaging for … Continue reading Conbini food review: Coco Ichiban cheese curry pan
After the unpleasant sickly soba experience of our last food review, we're sticking with the sandwich theme. This time it's FamilyMart providing a hotdog shaped adventure into the world of conbini sandwich madness. It feels necassary to point out that I don't like pistachios very much. And I don't really enjoy pistachio flavoured things, most … Continue reading Conbini food review: Pistachio cream sandwich
It's been a while since the last Conbini food review. Around six months in fact. I made a conscious effort to try and improve my diet, and bank balance, that led to buying far less convenience store food. However, I've been feeling the itch to get back into the habit of eating over-processed junk. And … Continue reading Conbini food review: Soba noodle hotdog
While trying new conbini foods is one of the goals of these reviews, sometimes it is necessary to report on something tried and true. This karaage (fried chicken) is a personal favourite. Nearly a couple of years ago, I was buying this karaage on a stick so often after work each day that the cashier … Continue reading Conbini food review: 7-Eleven Karaage on a stick
Cherry-blossom season has all but drawn to a close in Japan, but there is just time for one more Sakura themed Conbini food review before the long wait until next spring. Given the relative disappointment of the Cherry Blossom-Flavored donut from the last review, we hope for better things from this Sakura red bean bun. … Continue reading Conbini food review: Sakura red bean bun
First, an issue of terminology. Is it doughnut or donut? As someone required to teach American English for work, I would normally be required to say donut. But, obviously, the actual answer is doughnut. Sakura season has come to Japan, and with the beautiful pink flourishes of blossom coated trees dotting the days of March … Continue reading Conbini food review: Cherry Blossom-Flavored doughnut
The last two Conbini food reviews, Ketchup-flavored Spaghetti and Garlic Cheese Fondue Cup Noodle, were very poor experiences. So for this edition I am reviewing something I know I enjoy immensely. Let's have a Nikuman. This particular Nikuman (meat bun) came from 7-Eleven, the pinnacle of convenience store Nikuman excellence. I first ate one of … Continue reading Conbini food review: 7-Eleven Nikuman
I've had more than my fair share of microwavable pasta dishes from convenience stores in my time. I like to think of myself, somewhat, as an expert in the art of ready-to-eat spaghetti available at all hours. This ナポリタン offering from the good folks at Lawson is translated as "Ketchup-flavored Spaghetti". On the face of … Continue reading Conbini food review: Ketchup-flavoured Spaghetti
Ben Dean-Titterrell 