Who would've thought you'd go to your local 7 Eleven convenience store to pick-up breakfast, lunch, dinner. If you just want a snack like we do back home, you can get them here too. Many locals frequent these convenience stores not only to pick-up day-to-day staples, but complete meals. They have a huge selection of prepared meals. The walls are lined with refridgerator displaying sushi, sandwiches, salads, full meals with rice and pickled vegetables, noodle or rice bowls, soups and the list goes on and on. Selections vary by location. They have snacks, a vast selection of drinks, ice-cream and a dessert section that would have you believe you were in a pastry shop. Can you believe they have ready to go soft serve cones in the ice-cream section?
These are nothing like the North American 7 Eleven stores, probably why they call them 7 Eleven Plus.
For the hot meal selections, they even heat them up for you and provide chop sticks and a wet napkin when you get up to the cash. This is convenient, inexpensive and healthier than fast food. Whether you're vegetarian or otherwise, the vast selection caters to all needs and likes. The cost ranges just under $10.00 Cdn per person with a drink and dessert.
I've fallen in love with the mille crepe with cream cake. Their desserts are pieces of art you feel guilty cutting into. The Japanese are huge on presentation. Even the smallest of gifts are very elaborately wrapped. I'm not a dessert person, but I think this trip will convert me. The desserts look decadent, but they are not overly sweet and the portions are much smaller than ours back home. This affords you a little less guilt! Lol
These are nothing like the North American 7 Eleven stores, probably why they call them 7 Eleven Plus.
For the hot meal selections, they even heat them up for you and provide chop sticks and a wet napkin when you get up to the cash. This is convenient, inexpensive and healthier than fast food. Whether you're vegetarian or otherwise, the vast selection caters to all needs and likes. The cost ranges just under $10.00 Cdn per person with a drink and dessert.
I've fallen in love with the mille crepe with cream cake. Their desserts are pieces of art you feel guilty cutting into. The Japanese are huge on presentation. Even the smallest of gifts are very elaborately wrapped. I'm not a dessert person, but I think this trip will convert me. The desserts look decadent, but they are not overly sweet and the portions are much smaller than ours back home. This affords you a little less guilt! Lol
Incredible how different stores and restaurants we have at home vary around the world. When in Japan, check out the 7 Eleven stores. Great for quick and inexpensive meals while site seeing or when staying at an AirBnB and you don't want to cook. Convenient, healthy and very affordable!
Enjoy!
Carm the Foodie
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