food (Page 15)
Japan’s favorite domestic burger chain, the one that introduced the teriyaki burger to the country, launches seventh-generation sandwich.
Like a sweet fusion between doughnuts and dorayaki pancakes, this is an Uji matcha experience you need to try while in Japan.
There’s nothing for sale inside the machine, but Okinawan spirits and delicious deserts are waiting on the other side.
Kakuni pork manju in three colors with Super Mario-themed power-up item designs?! Let’s-a go!
Limited-edition pink dessert seems unseasonal at this time of year, but all will be forgiven if it meets our high standards.
![Umamusume food and drinks dash into real world at Family Mart convenience stores[Taste test]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/um-0.jpg?w=640 "Umamusume food and drinks dash into real world at Family Mart convenience stores[Taste test]")
Family Mart’s lineup includes actual Hachimi Drink, collaboration also features “magic” clear files.
![Pizza Hut Japan’s new ie-kei ramen pizza is here and weird, but is it tasty too? [Taste test]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/ph-9.jpg?w=640 "Pizza Hut Japan’s new ie-kei ramen pizza is here and weird, but is it tasty too? [Taste test]")
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Restaurant chain creates sushi you can eat with one hand, leaving your other free to toast the cherry blossoms.
Shhh…don’t let anyone know we told you about this secret cheap eat destination loved by locals.
Viral tweet claims have shoppers wondering if they’re paying premium-filling prices for almost-plain onigiri.
There’s no question that this is a case where the celebrity endorser really is a fan of the product.
![Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/1_f60d2d.jpg?w=640 "Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]")
Dashimaki tamago in three minutes sounds awesome, but if it tastes bad, it won’t be worth even 100 yen.
Under-the-radar Japanese cafe chain serves a delicious salute to Ditto in celebration of Pokémon Pokopia.
Yokohama ramen continues to bring differently delicious tastes together with ie-kei pizza.
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