Japan’s always done great things with eggs, from okonomiyaki to omurice and the most accessible of them all, the common egg sandwich!
Classic Egg Sandwich
Whether you’re at 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, or Lawson, all of Japan’s convenience stores sell these iconic egg sandwiches that feature soft crustless bread and smooth creamy scrambled eggs!
By far the best egg sandwich I’ve had on Earth, these delicious delights somehow capture the “yolkiest” part of the egg and cook it in such a way that it exhibits a creamy, almost mayonnaise-like texture that is soft on the teeth and heavy on the stomach!
Teriyaki Chicken & Egg
A nice little add-on from the classic egg sandwich is the equally common teriyaki chicken and egg sandwich (available at all convenience store branches).
This variation tops up the creamy delight of the classic egg sandwich with some extra protein in the form of tender chicken thigh pieces marinated in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, a combination of flavors and nutrition that is far too mouth-watering for Japan to keep to themselves!
Tuna & Egg
Japan’s convenience stores also sell these assorted variety sandwiches such as tuna and egg which feature two different sandwiches wrapped together as one (so it’s just a tuna sandwich side-by-side with an egg sandwich).
That being said, the tuna and egg combo makes for a great intake of protein while keeping things interesting with a unique dynamic of flavors, though I can assure you both sandwiches are equally soft and creamy as each other!
Chicken & Egg Roll
Some may be offended that I call these sandwiches too, but these last items on my list are in fact egg rolls, featuring a slightly different dynamic of ingredients.
For instance, this chicken and egg roll is made with boiled egg quarters combined with roast chicken breast and light chili sauce that delivers just enough kick for the adventurous but is tame enough for the everyday Joe.
Chicken, Egg, Vegetables & Chili Sauce
Saving the best for last is the mother of all Japanese convenience store egg sandwiches, the chicken, egg, vegetables, and chili sauce roll!
This beast of a roll features even more boiled egg quarters and roast chicken pieces than its standard counterpart, but also packs in a generous helping of chili sauce and assorted pieces of capsicum, delivering a whopping 26 grams of protein for just 421 yen (2.85 USD)!
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