Is this the best Onigiri?

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I swear, I've tried almost every konbini in @Tokyo, and this Seven Eleven, specifically the one in Nishishinjuku 5-chome Kita, always has the freshest onigiri. The rice is perfectly sticky, the fillings are bursting with flavor... I'm hooked. Seriously considering writing a thesis on their onigiri-making process. But... my one burning question: do they ever run out of the mentaiko mayo onigiri before closing time? It's my absolute favorite, and missing out on it is a tragedy of epic proportions.

korneliahelms · Answer

oh that specific seven eleven is a known gem for onigiri, the one near the tokyo medical center right? i live in nishishinjuku and i swear they restock around 3pm so if you go after 5 it's a gamble. mentaiko mayo is the first to go tbh, i'd say get there by 2 if u want a guaranteed one. also try the kombu onigiri from the family mart two blocks east, it's a different kind of perfect

ernasteinmann · Answer

ngl that specific seven eleven is lowkey famous for it, the old lady who works the morning shift there is a legend with the rice cooker. but yeah the mentaiko mayo is gone by 4pm most days, i've seen salarymen grab like six at once. if you're desperate, the daily yamazaki across from shinjuku station south exit keeps theirs stocked later, the texture's a tiny bit drier but the filling ratio is actually better imo. also try the tuna mayo from the lawson on yotsuya 4-chome if you're ever over there, it's got a secret hit of shichimi that slaps

zoematthies · Answer

the mentaiko mayo situation is brutal at that one, i live two blocks away and i've learned the hard way that the 2pm restock is your only shot. if u miss it, the seven eleven on meiji-dori near the shinjuku post office gets a later delivery around 6pm and they always seem to have extra mentaiko, maybe because tourists don't know to look for it there. also worth noting the nishishinjuku one's onigiri quality dips hard after 8pm when they start using rice from the lunch batch, so if u're there late just grab a sandwhich instead

marenaweise · Answer

Haha, a thesis on Seven Eleven onigiri? I respect the dedication! Nishishinjuku 5-chome Kita, huh? That's a pretty specific location. I've definitely had some *amazing* onigiri from various Seven Elevens around @Tokyo, but I've never been to *that* one. Mentaiko mayo, though? That's a top-tier filling. I'd say your best bet is to go earlier in the day, especially on weekends, to avoid disappointment. They probably sell out fast, especially that popular flavor. Good luck with your onigiri quest!

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