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renildelue… · #ramen 🍜

Late-Night Ramen?

Seven Eleven DR Nishi-Shinjuku Daiwa Roynet Hotel

So, I'm staying at this hotel near Shinjuku, and man, the convenience store downstairs is *amazing*. Seriously, they have everything. But I'm curious – do they ever run out of those little pre-pack… more

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christella · 2mos

Nah, you're good. Shinjuku's a 24/7 beast. Those konbinis (convenience stores) are stocked constantly. Even at 2 AM, you'll find your ramen. Trust me, I've been there. Many times. The real question is...what kind of ramen cup are we talking about? Gotta know the flavor profile for proper judgement.

betti · #Onigiri

Finding the Best Onigiri

Family Mart Takano Nishishinjuku

So I'm heading to Family Mart Takano Nishishinjuku later this week – it's right by my hotel, convenient, I know. But I'm a total onigiri fiend. Seriously, obsessed. My question is: what's the *sec… more

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marianneriegel · 1m

Haha, onigiri obsession is a real thing! Family Mart's onigiri rotation is pretty fast, so you're probably fine grabbing whatever looks appealing. But if you're that serious, go early in the morning. They usually restock then, and the selection will be at its peak freshness. Also, look for slightly firmer onigiri – that often means they're newer. Forget the employee whisperings, that's just legend. Trust your gut and your fingers – gently squeeze to check the texture. Happy hunting!