Australian food lovers flock to petrol stations and convenience stores in search of the “best” and most authentic Japanese meal of their lives.
7-Eleven offers popular Japanese street food, snacks and drinks at stores across Australia.
One customer said it was the closest thing to “authentic Japanese food” he’d had since visiting the popular tourist destination.
Others were fascinated by the variety of Onigiri rice balls with a choice of teriyaki chicken, spicy tuna or sweet chili salmon.
Fans even took to Reddit to express their joy: a post announcing the arrival of 7-Eleven’s incredibly popular Onigiri garnered 17,000 likes.
“This is the best news I’ve heard in a long time,” one excited man said.
People raved about the teriyaki chicken onigiri and called the $4.50 rice ball the perfect snack.
“Breakfast of champions,” another man added.
Fans of the popular Japanese rice balls were thrilled to discover the “perfect snack” was available at 7-Eleven Australia
An Australian who tried the protein-packed treat for the first time during his visit to Japan couldn’t contain his excitement at having access to it so easily again.
“I’m really looking forward to these thugs… I’ve been waiting for them to show up here for years,” he said.
Others hoped that Japan’s acquisition of 7-Eleven Australia in 2023 would mean more Japanese food favourites would soon be coming to the Australian convenience store.
Fans were eager to see the much-loved Japanese fried chicken, egg sandwiches and desserts in their local Australian stores.
“The Japanese 7-Eleven has some of the best fried chicken in the world,” one man said.
Fans have even taken to Reddit to express their delight – a post announcing the arrival of 7-Eleven’s incredibly popular Onigiri received 17,000 likes from excited Australians.
“If we can bring the full range of 7-Eleven Japanese food to Australia, my year will be happy,” said another man.
“I haven’t stopped talking about how good it is since my son has been to Japan a couple of times. We both look forward to the good food making its way here,” said a third man.
Australians expecting Japanese street food prices similar to those in Japan may be disappointed.
Some people said Japan’s zero inflation and supply chains were the reason their 7-Eleven prices were so low: cans of beer started at just $1.50.
Others wanted the new Australian 7-Eleven experience to extend Japanese culture beyond food.
“Can we have the same jingling sound when the doors open, please, oh Japanese gentlemen?” asked a man.
“Next: Japanese baths everywhere, please,” another man said.
