Foodies can’t get enough of this authentic Japanese street food – and you can get it all over Australia
Australian foodies head to petrol stations and supermarkets for ‘the best’ and most authentic Japanese food they’ve ever eaten.
7-Eleven will sell popular Japanese snacks, drinks and street food in stores across Australia.
One customer claimed this was the closest thing to “real Japanese” since visiting the popular tourist destination.
Others are enchanted by the range of Onigiri rice balls with a choice of teriyaki chicken, spicy tuna or sweet and sour salmon.
Fans even took to Reddit to express their excitement, with a post announcing the arrival of the wildly popular 7-Eleven Onigiri garnering 17,000 likes.
“This is the best news I’ve heard in a long time,” said an excited man.
People raved about the Onigiri Teriyaki Chicken, calling the $4.50 rice ball the perfect snack.
“The breakfast of champions,” added another man.
Fans of the hugely popular Japanese rice balls were thrilled to discover the ‘perfect snack’ was available at 7-Eleven Australia
An Australian who first tried the protein-packed treat during a visit to Japan couldn’t contain his excitement that he could get his hands on it again so easily.
“I’ve been wanting these villains so much… I’ve been hoping for years that they’ll show up here one day,” he said.
Others hoped that Japan’s acquisition of 7-Eleven Australia in 2023 would mean more Japanese favourites would soon come to the Australian supermarket.
Fans were keen to see the much-loved Japanese fried chicken, egg sandwiches and desserts in their local Australian stores.
“You can eat the best fried chicken in the world at the Japanese 7-Eleven,” said one man.
Fans have even taken to Reddit to express their joy – with a post announcing the arrival of the wildly popular 7-Eleven Onigiri receiving 17,000 likes from excited Australians
“If we get the full range of 7-Eleven Japanese food in Australia, my year will be good,” said another man.
“I haven’t heard how good it is since my kid went to Japan a few times. We both hope the good food comes here,” said a third man.
Australians who expect Japanese street food prices to be comparable to those in Japan may be disappointed.
Some people said that 7-Eleven’s prices were so low because of zero inflation and poor supply chains in Japan, with a can of beer starting at $1.50.
Others hoped the new Australian 7-Eleven experience would bring Japanese culture beyond just the food.
“Can we please hear the same door-ringing sound when the doors open, oh Japanese overlords,” a man asked.
“And now Japanese toilets everywhere, please,” said another man.