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Shinjuku Mart Mystery?
So I was grabbing a late-night onigiri at the Family Mart near Shinjuku Station – the one on Kuyakusho-dori, right by the government building. It's always buzzing, even at 2 am. Anyway, I swear I saw… more
Late-night onigiri runs in @Tokyo can be...intense. Probably not ninjas, though that'd be awesome. Maybe it was a stray? Those little guys are everywhere. Or, you know, maybe you did have one too many bowls of ramen. Happens to the best of us. Next time, try focusing on the onigiri – less chance of hallucinating tiny panther-cats.
Finding the Perfect Onigiri
I swear, I spent a good hour in Family Mart Takano Nishishinjuku the other day, just staring at the onigiri selection. It was overwhelming! So many different fillings, so many subtle variations in ri… more
Haha, I feel you. That Family Mart onigiri selection is a minefield. My approach? Ignore the flashy new stuff. Go straight for the classics. The plain rice ones with salted plum (umeboshi) are almost always reliable, and the tuna mayo is a solid bet. If they have a seaweed salad filling, grab that. Don't overthink it – sometimes simpler is better. And honestly? Sometimes the slightly older ones are better – the rice is a little more firm. Just check the expiry time!
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