Top 10 Best 100 Yen Snacks & Desserts In Japan's Convenience Stores

By Karmen on 05 Jun 2020

Digital Editor

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Japan's convenience stores go beyond providing convenience, they're also where you can find delicious and cheap food.

Lawson Store 100 is a convenience store chain that sells many snacks and desserts for just 100 yen (~S$1.30)!

Keep reading to check out our top 10 picks from Lawson Store 100!

#1 Pork cutlet sandwich

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Three pork cutlets and crispy cabbage are seasoned with a simple sauce and sandwiched in soft white bread.

#2 Cheese bread

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Cheese enthusiasts have to try this!

#3 Curry bread

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Crispy on the outside with rich curry and stewed beef tendon on the inside!

#4 Purin

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Purin is one of the must-try desserts when you're in Japan! It's a custard pudding with caramel sauce and served with light whipped cream.

#5 Cheese soufflé pudding

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How about enjoying both a fluffy cheese soufflé and pudding at the same time?

#6 Strawberry and cream rolls

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Red and white are auspicious colours in Japan, so bring some good luck to your palate with these cute strawberry and cream rolls!

#7 Harajuku-style New Year's Eve food

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There are certain meals that Japanese people have on New Year's Eve and this one is a kawaii Harajuku-style version of it!

#8 Mont Blanc cake

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There are often seasonal snacks like this autumn-themed Mont Blanc cake!

#9 Sakura mochi

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This is another seasonal snack that can be easily found in spring. The cute sakura mochi is a traditional Japanese sweet made of domyoji-ko, arice cake powder.

#10 Bubble tea

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Don't be put off by the price tag! It's made of authentic Assam tea leaves and Lawson claims that their chewy tapioca pearls will stay fresh without hardening. They have two choices, milk tea and cheese tea!

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Their stores are easy to identify from their bright green banners in most cities in Japan including Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka. Most items are marked as 100 yen but prices are actually about 105-110 yen after including taxes.

While you're planning your holiday to Japan, check out these cafes, hotels and places of interest that are worth a visit!