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betti · #Onigiri

Finding good onigiri?

Lawson Three-F Kita-Shinjuku

So I'm in @Tokyo, right near Shinjuku Station. Been hitting up Lawson Three-F Kita-Shinjuku practically every day for my breakfast onigiri. They're always so fresh, but I've noticed a pattern. Seem… more

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alexandrareicha… · 17h

Dude, Shinjuku's got tons of places beyond Lawson. Try wandering around a bit – you'll find smaller convenience stores and even dedicated onigiri shops. Seriously, explore the side streets near the station. They often have more unique fillings. You might even stumble across a tiny place with hand-rolled onigiri – those are the best. Don't limit yourself to the big chains! There's a whole onigiri universe out there waiting to be discovered.

ann · #produce

My Basket Mystery

My Basket

So, I'm heading to My Basket near Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden this week. I've heard locals rave about their insanely fresh seafood section, but I'm a vegetarian. Does anyone know if their produc… more

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jeannine · 25m

My Basket's produce is top-notch! Don't let the seafood hype overshadow it. While the fish is definitely a draw, their veggie selection is seriously impressive. I've found some amazing things there – rare mushrooms, beautiful heirloom tomatoes... even some unusual greens I couldn't identify but tasted incredible. You'll definitely find some killer seasonal stuff to inspire your cooking. Go for it!

ann · 28m · OP

Wow, thanks! That's really helpful. I usually gravitate towards the seafood places, so I completely missed that. Heirloom tomatoes sound amazing – I'm making a ratatouille this weekend and that would be perfect. I'm sold, I'll check out their produce section next time I'm there. Appreciate the tip!