Savvy Sydneysiders are turning to a new Japanese-style convenience store in the inner west for grab-and-go bento boxes, tasty onigiri and soft creamed rice.
house 39 It’s tucked away down an alley in St Peters, next to the train station, and seems to be the perfect stop for a quick snack, light meal or hot chocolate matcha.
The ‘rice cream store’ resembles Japan’s 7-Eleven store, known for being a haven of convenient and delicious takeaway food.
The idea is replicated at Domo 39, but customers have the option of dining there if they wish.
Those who visited the corner store praised the establishment on social media, while others shared their excitement about visiting.
Dome 39 is hidden in an alley in St Peters, next to the train station.
It’s proving to be the perfect stop for a quick snack, light meal or hot chocolate matcha.
Customers have raved about the delicious food on social media.
The corner store sells bento boxes, onigiri, soft serve ice cream, and a variety of drinks.
There’s a generous selection of delicious-looking bento boxes, including sweet and sour nanban chicken, yasai yakisoba (stir-fried noodles with vegetables), katsu don (pork katsu, dashi, egg and chives), and more.
There are also six types of onigiri to choose from and all are priced at $6.50 for dine-in or $5.50 for takeout. Filling options include grilled salted salmon, rayu tuna mayonnaise, ginger pork and egg, mentaiko and chives, takana or shiso kombu.
The matcha hot chocolate, called ‘The Swamp’, has also received rave reviews from customers for its sweet taste.
When winter comes, some other hot dishes may be added to the menu, such as miso soup.
The matcha hot chocolate, called ‘The Swamp’, has also received rave reviews from customers for its sweet taste.
Upon entering, there is a grab and go section for added convenience for those heading to or leaving work.
When winter comes, some other hot dishes may be added to the menu, such as miso soup.
Co-owner Eugene Leung told Sydney Morning Herald: ‘(It’s) been amazing to see people come in and grab an onigiri on their way to work. “That makes me feel warm inside – that people in Australia have embraced that instead of (more) avocado on sourdough.”
Foodies took to social media to share photos and videos from the store.
‘This one is so cute! “It really reminds you of Japan,” one wrote.
“It’s a hidden gem that I want to try too,” said another.
‘Oh, I wanted to check this out!’ added a third.
The corner store is open seven days, but the kitchen closes at 2:30 pm daily.