Five must-try Japanese convenience store foods: bento, mochi rolls, onigiri, bread and sandwiches, and oden with daikon radish.
A Japanese convenience store said to be a must-visit for travelers to Japan (Source: Getty Images Bank)
Japan is a perennial destination for food-focused and gourmet trips. It would be no exaggeration to say that some people visit solely to eat. Convenience store food is also not to be missed. Here is a list of Japanese convenience store foods that travelers commonly say are must-tries when visiting Japan.
A budget-friendly Japanese convenience store bento (Source: Getty Images Bank) 1. Bento (boxed meal)
Many young people fill up solely on convenience store food to cut travel expenses. Among the options, Japanese bento sold at convenience stores provide a quick yet satisfying meal. Available in a wide variety at affordable prices while boasting excellent quality, Japanese convenience store bento are extremely popular for their outstanding value.
2. Mochi Roll
Mochi rolls are among the foods vying with Japanese convenience store bento for the top two spots. The combination of chewy bread and smooth cream is superb. If you stop by a convenience store, they are highly recommended as a must-try.
Japanese convenience store onigiri with varied, substantial fillings (Source: Getty Images Bank) 3. Onigiri (triangular rice ball)
Many people may have been disappointed by triangular rice balls from Korean convenience stores. Japanese convenience store rice balls, however, are different. Onigiri, meaning Japanese-style rice balls, have generous, flavorful fillings and are widely enjoyed as a meal replacement, snack, or late-night bite.
4. Bread
Do not underestimate convenience store bread. Even master bakers recognize the taste of bread from Japanese convenience stores. Bread enthusiasts recommend yakisoba bread and melon bread. Convenience store sandwiches likewise live up to their reputation. Tamago sando, particularly appealing for its rich egg aroma and mild flavor, is easily the top recommended convenience store sandwich among bread lovers.
Affordable oden available at Japanese convenience stores (Source: Getty Images Bank) 5. Oden
Japanese convenience store oden is one of the snacks that reliably delivers on quality and flavor. It is usually located directly in front of the checkout counter. One unusual feature is that daikon radish is also a popular item. You might get scolded for fishing out the radish at a Korean street-food stall, but at Japanese convenience stores, you can buy both oden and radish to enjoy.
[Fam Times—Reporter Kim Yun-kyung]
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