Popular snack and food options from Japanese 7-Eleven and other international stores are making their way to the United States.
Earlier this month, The Wall Street Journal released a video report documenting the convenience store chain’s efforts to bring well-known food options from its international locations to the states.
For example, 7-Eleven’s Japanese convenience stores, also known as Konbinis, offer more unique food offerings, such as ramen and onigiri, than hot dogs and pizza.
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A photo of the Chicken Teriyaki Rice Balls offered at select 7-Eleven locations nationwide. (7-Eleven) -
A photo of the Spicy Miso Ramen offered at select 7-Eleven locations nationwide. (7-Eleven) -
A photo of the Mangonada donuts with Tajin offered at select 7-Eleven locations nationwide. (7-Eleven)
“7-Eleven, Inc. works closely with 7-Eleven Japan to share learnings and best practices, including working with some of the same fresh food manufacturers and commissaries to introduce new items like chicken teriyaki rice balls, miso ramen, and sweet chili crisp wings to U.S. customers,” 7-Eleven Inc. said in a statement to KTLA.
“We are constantly evolving the fresh food assortment in our stores, tailoring the offerings at each location to meet the needs and preferences of local customers. Our team draws inspiration from around the world to introduce new items like Mangonada donuts with Tajin, barbecue pork sliders, chicken curry bowls and everything breakfast sandwiches that can be found at select 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores across the country.”
TikTok users visiting 7-Eleven stores in Orange County documented seeing milk bread egg sandwiches, a popular item at Japanese 7-Eleven locations, at local stores.
After a rough beginning, including two bankruptcies during the Great Depression and in 1990, 7-Eleven now has 13,000 locations across the U.S. and Canada. The chain also has over 21,000 shops in Japan.