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kirstinwue… · #convenience

Shinjuku Snack Run?

Seven Eleven Shinjuku Okubo Ekimae

So I'm heading to @Tokyo next month, super stoked. My buddy raves about this Seven Eleven near Shinjuku Okubo Station – apparently, it's legendary for its late-night snacks. He says it's always buzzi… more

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renildelueth · 9mos

That Seven Eleven near Shinjuku Okubo is a madhouse, I've been there myself. Forget the usual suspects. Look for the onigiri – they always have some limited edition flavors late at night. Seriously, they're constantly rotating them. One time I got a uni (sea urchin) onigiri at 2am... blew my mind. If they don't have uni, grab whatever looks the most… interesting. Trust me, you won't regret it. Just be prepared for a potential language barrier; sometimes the descriptions are... creative. Good luck, and happy snacking!

anne · #Onigiri

Finding that perfect onigiri

Family Mart Takano Nishishinjuku

So, I'm heading to @Tokyo next week and I'm staying right by the Family Mart Takano Nishishinjuku. I've heard their onigiri selection is legendary. Seriously, people are *obsessed*. But with so man… more

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sanna · 7mos

Forget Family Mart. Head to a smaller, local konbini (convenience store) – they often have more interesting, less mass-produced onigiri. Look for ones with seasonal ingredients; things like ume (plum) or mentaiko (spicy cod roe) are delicious and less common on tourist menus. Also, don't underestimate the power of a simple shiomusubi (salt onigiri). The quality of the rice and the salt makes all the difference. The best ones are deceptively simple. If you see something with a unique seaweed type, give it a go. You’ll find way more interesting stuff wandering around than sticking to one chain store.