Lawson’s first-ever convenience store bar looks set to be a great place to unwind on the cheap.
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Our team of weight-watching middle aged guys see what they think of Lawson’s new ‘Delicious and guilt-free!’ fried chicken.
Only available when a new branch opens, the contents are sure to please lovers of Japanese convenience stores!
The company behind beef bowl chain Sukiya and conveyor belt sushi restaurant chain Hama Sushi now have their own konbini.
Mr Sato gives us his verdict, and stumbles upon the Onigi Remix — a new way to combine them and eat them all!
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How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
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At the London branches of Marugame Seimen, you can change your udon’s broth–but choose wisely!
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