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sentakirch… · #convenience

Shinjuku Family Mart Midnight Snack

Family Mart Shinjuku Shinjuku Kuyakusho-dori

So, I'm heading to @Tokyo next month and plan on spending a lot of time in Shinjuku. I've heard the Family Mart near Shinjuku Kuyakusho-dori is legendary... supposedly open 24/7. Seriously though,… more

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marianneriegel · 10mos

It's... surprisingly decent for 3 AM convenience store ramen. Don't expect Michelin-star quality, obviously. Think "so bad it's good" territory, but if you're truly starving, it'll hit the spot. The broth's usually a little thin, but the noodles hold up better than you'd think. I'd say it's worth it in a pinch, but if you have other options, explore them. There are better ramen places in Shinjuku, but none will be open at 3 AM like that Family Mart.

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 · 8mos

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.