Thank you very much for giving me this precious opportunity. I’m really honored to work with you amazing food war’s team. Arigatou gozaimasu!! And I’m looking forward to watching new food wars US vs India episodes!!
Hey George... you are the best part about this video! I like your attitude! So lucky to have the fresh yummy Japanese food! the Japanese do everything like fine- art....
I like to call it a "Slap on the face of Western Consumers"! Been to Japan 3 times and with a combination of 711, Family Mart and Lawson, you could spend the whole holiday by just eating kombini food and feel great about it.
As a foreigner living in Japan. I can say that I can’t live without convenience store food. And most people in Japan can’t. The deserts, drinks, breads, hot foods everything is soo good, fresh and convenient when you’re having a lazy day or craving something.
So apparently the Japanese 7-Eleven's are like mini to-go restaurants, while the ones in the US serve packaged processed food, or reheated frozen processed garbage. It's almost an insult to call them the same store, how do we let them get away with this crap here?
@@ViralFluxx if that's the case then it's probably by law :? probably because if they serve raw fish it has to be fresh and bacteria free so they just apply it to everything
There's no comparison between U.S 7 Elevens and the 7-11 in Asia. Dramatic difference on quality of food and service. For ppl who live in the U.S and want to experience the Asia 7-11s, go to Hawaii. 7-11s are run by different companies in Asia which explains the significant difference. As an American, I barely go to 7-11 except if I need a drink. Food is mostly unedible unless ur drunk, high or don't care
@@1985toyotacamry 7-11s in Asia sell locally made foods so each country sell different assortments of food. For example, 7-11s in South Korea have foods and drinks that you don't find in a Japanese 7-11s or a Chinese 7-11s. 7-11s in Hawaii are run by the same company that runs 7-11s in Asia but they do carry some of the American drinks and snacks and include the local fare that you can find all over Hawaii.
@@Lucarus100 that's very interesting. I definitely need to check that out when I am visiting Hawaii. Because here in Florida also have a bit of a flair but not as extensive.
No contest. Japan wins every category. They pretty much perfected the "convenience store". Pricing = amazing. Choices = Phenomenal. Packaging = A+. And just by looks alone, Taste = Way Better.
Not only Japan but most of Asian and south Asian countries. Korean CU convenient stores Chinese ones in Beijing and Thai , Family Marts in Malaysian and Singapore ones are insanely good. But I got disappointed with US stores. In general here food is too big and unhealthy portions and tastes artificial plus only healthy options that are available is so expensive(
Depends on your taste everyone grows up with a different preference. Personally I like the Japanese sytle, but I have a friend that would be grossed out by stuff like curry bread
For anyone who’s ever visited japan, you can literally get a quality meal from 7-11. It’s not even a comparison. I wouldnt set foot in a 7-11 in america but went almost daily in japan.
@@jomontanee I haven’t been to Thailand’s 7-11 before, so I just based it off of some food reviews I’ve seen about Thailand’s 7-11 but glad to know it lives up to its name for being one of the top 7-11s in Asia!
Me, as a European, am always so surprised about the drink sizes in the US. How can the smallest soda be 651ML!! That would in the Netherlands be enough for the entire family!! (I mean in Japan they have 1l and 1.5 liter packages but they are clearly to pour in glasses and share, they aren't portion sized...
I can explain dome aspect of that. We fill with a lot of ice, typically, because the cups aren't insulated. As soon as you walk outside in the middle of summer, that large amount of ice is going to melt in quick time, so it helps to keep the drink colder for a longer time. And if you're driving around a lot with that in your car, even with AC on its going to melt in the Summer heat. But again, it also depends on where you're located. The south/south-west gets upward to 120F, so insulated cups are vital to keeping drinks cold. But up Noth it can be up to about 90F. Even with that cool temp your drink is going to melt quickly. So big cup means more waste but a longer cool time than a smaller cup. There's also people who take fountain drinks to work if they forget their water bottle or insulated cup. I've literally seen my coworkers bring 8n and hide their cups, which they'll be the largest size to be able to drink for several hours.
They're actually different, Hawaii 7-11s carry both types. The 'Japan' style one uses a pastry dough that expands and layers kind-of like a Croissant. (It's still pastry dough, however.) While there are 2 kinds that are commonly available that look like the 'US' kind, a normal glazed US donut and an older type glazed cake-donut. (You can tell them apart when looking at them, but glazing them does make that a bit more difficult.)
Thankfully a lot of gas stations (at least in the Midwest us) have better coffee now, with machines that grind the beans and brew it there instead of having it sit for hours. Now it's almost better to go to a gas station then a lot of coffee chains
It's pretty overpriced but considering about convenience and opening hours I think it's reasonable Sometimes it's the only option to get proper food... Edit: in tw
Man, this video just reminded me how much better the konbinis in Japan were. I won't even go to a 7-11 in the US but almost went every night in Japan just to try so many of the snacks. What a stark contrast.
My family and I visited Japan in end of 2018. We mainly stayed at Osaka, and the Airbnb we stayed at was a block away from a 7 Eleven store. I was particularly impressed by how delicious their food items were mainly their sandwiches, noodles and pastries. Definitely incomparable to the quality of food in 7 Eleven North America.
Asian 7-Elevens, specially the far east ones are just a league of their own. They are truly "convenient" from practical daily needs, snacks, ready meals, bill payment, etc It's always exciting going to one and checking what the new seasonal food items are. Always exciting when you go in and realize a fresh batch of fried goodies just came out of the fryer 😍
You guys definitely are missing out on 7-11 food in Hawai'i! We've got a mix of Japanese bento and rice rolls with the general US style foods. A must try if Joe or George ever visit!
This is literally 7-11 in general.states, nothing is comparable to Hawaii Hawaii is almost like a different entity than the other states it could possibly be a country itself The food, life style, diversity, characteristic,ppl behavior there are almost 180 degree different that general states in USA
@@crackedstar9992 i hate hawaii... there is nothing to do there. it's like people that want to experience tropical beaches but dont want to leave the USA. Hawaiian food sucks, I would rather eat japanese food at California than eat sushi made non traditionally and overpriced. lifestyle=spending like so much on everything
George just enjoying all the food from Japanese 7-Eleven while Joe tends to get more and more disgusted by the American 7-Eleven food being like just stop just stop ugh. poor American joe.
US 7-Eleven Stores are pretty sad compared to the Japanese ones. I agree with you Joe, the food is horrible in both Canada and the US. George, you should have had milk after that spicy FINAL Noodle Dish. Milk stops the burning and coats your tongue and throat.
Sometimes I find it makes worse I'm guessing it depends on the spice. It either helps cool it or enhances it. But I love putting milk in my ramen and most things when I think about 🤔
@@milliedragon4418 Yes, it depends on the what part of your mouth is affected by the specific spice. There are a few that stick and spread with any kind of drink. And there are some people that are so sensitive to it that it's hard for them to counteract the reaction at all. (Cousin is like this, she's not allergic to it. She's just really sensitive to it, we can literally put a few drops of Tabasco into a gallon pot of stew and she can still taste the difference.)
@@JessicaRainbow yup convenience stores in Asia always carry more healthier options like what you see George eat. I’m sure the fast food can be questionable just like US but at least you can get something nice for cheap price!
Man I was obsessed with Japan as a kid and all that food is reminding me why. I was a fat kid who loved food, and all the Japanese movies/tv shows I watched as a kid had me drooling. This was a good episode, but god it made me really jealous.
I absolutely love this series, and I am so excited for US vs India Food Wars. With that being said, please do not forget George and Harry, and maybe utilize hem for other projects. The Food Wars team is all incredible.
When I went abroad to Japan many years ago 7-11 was a saving grace. 7-11 and Family Mart (similar to 7-11). Daily convenience items, banking, event tickets, hot food, drinks, alcohol. They really are mini hot food + grocery + convenience stores. Rated 20 out of 10 for japan. Maybe a 5/10 for US 7-11 (mainly over processed and prepackaged foods/drinks)
The difference in quality and nutrition is hilarious. America: Junk, processed, junk, deep fried, junk Japan: A good mix of fried snacks and healthier meals -- and cheaper prices
Man I liked the neat little mustard and ketchup dispenser pack- it was the best part of this video. why don't we have those in the US? Only thing was, it appeared to be that Grey Poupon or Dijon type mustard with horseradish which I despise and am allergic to... Just regular *yellow* mustard please, Good Sir!
@@pnwnewyorker9088 its the little things, right! Such a bother having to open those little ketchup packets they give us... and it always takes like five of them.. Not that the one in this video contained a large quantity either, but I would definitely look forward to using the ketchup and mustard combo in this video.. for the first few times at least😀
I have watched a lot of travel (never at the privilege of going there myself ) vlogs/locals coming in I already knew. USA never understood a chance. I can see why East Asians enjoy their 7-11s so much I wish it was like that here. I hope the corporate watches the video and learns from their Asian counterparts. Localize, have fresher meals. You can still have the quickness and convenience. I'll still keep the big gulp that's an icon. USA 7-11 is too generic. But imagine different regions and communities being represented in their local 7-Eleven it would be amazing.
I grew up in Hawaii and it was like a mix of American and Japanese 7-11s. Loved the hot food and the Spam Musubi (which you see more often now in Japan). Of course I’ve been in Japan for the last 18 years, so I love my Japanese コンビニ.
This whole video pretty much went like. Japan: it's so good. And convenient US: please don't make me eat that. Of all the things I wanna try if I go to Japan is visit a 711. My friends would think I'm crazy. But here in the US it is very much that vibe of get what you need, then get out.
Yakisoba Pan,Natto Sushi, Green Tea Puff,a bottle of hot green tea.....I will get all of those in Lawson when I get off the plane,always my first meal in Japan
Is it just me or does George feel quite comfortable eating everything and really telling us his own experience. It’s very entertaining thank you ❤️❤️❤️
OMG!!!! I'd just guessed it was India when Joe said that they're starting food wars with another country. So excited for Food Wars: USA v/s India. People are gonna know the Indian varieties of their favourite fast foods. This is gonna be really great.
There's a major difference between the two countries to consider and it's the "form factor" of the stores. American 711 developed as a place to grab essentials when grocery stores had limited hours; people went there for a gallon of milk or a loaf of bread when they forgot to get it before the stores closed, which isn't a problem anymore in the age of grocery deliveries and 24 hour wal marts. The prepared food and snacks came later as just to have something for hungry drivers grabbing something while they fuel up as many if not most 711s are connected to a gas station (at least that's the case where I come from.) The car centric nature of the majority of the US means that its a stop along the way to a destination and not something a person would want to purposefully go to as a lunch option. Japanese 711s were developed in high density areas are a part of the neighborhoods that people live in, often in the case of Tokyo and other big cities by a train/metro station and are a part of daily life. That brings higher volume sales and brings the chance to develop more variety of high quality foods since they know it will sell well.
And/Or perhaps its due to their ingrained culture of "quality" (especially due to their rigid system, which is applied in almost, if not all, aspects of life) that has enabled them to deliver high level of standards when compared to the global scene.
Its also the way population is distributed in Japan half of the Japanese population lives in Greater Tokyo and Osaka. So these 7-11s are operating more like Bodega/Deli's NYC then 7-11s in the U.S. Its much easier to supply FRESH food, because they are supplying to thousands of stores in just two cities. It means the food can be prepared off site and delivered daily, which is impossible in America. New York is the only city in America which is structurally similar to tokyo/osaka in terms of mass transit, walkability and density. While 7-11 in NYC isn't better than the rest of the country, there are convenience stores on nearly block that usually have deli counters and/or grills serving up fresh sandwiches, salads at a low price. They functionally are similar to Japanese 7-11 and shows that type of business model thrives in major cities.
As someone who is half Japanese and lives in Japan, I go to the nearest conbini which is like a 2 min walk away, almost everyday. They literally have everything from a single egg, to full blown family sized packaged Yakisoba. I personally love Frappes, where you can choose the flavor of the ice cream-ish thing, and you go to the drink machine and it adds the hot water and hot milk so it’s basically a slushee but it’s not a slushee. I can do grocery shopping for my mom at ease, and the cashiers have known me since I moved here! Also the conbini nearest to me have tables so you can eat immediately, and an extremely annoying pig squeaky toy that makes my ear bleed, and a Dino air blow up thing.
This was my first video I've seen from this channel and I was genuinely entertained throughout the whole 38 minutes! On top of the editing both hosts were hilarious and charming
I think the lower end of Japanese food is at a higher standard than the lower end of American food in general. Cheap fast food is higher quality in Japan as well. The only thing is that some foods like pizza are significantly more expensive in Japan for comparable size/quality in tje U.S.
that was the first one i saw too. i was just wondering last week (while eating a dog) why that had never been invented and wow. i though i might actually be onto something. oh well haha.
The other country where 7/11 is king is Thailand. There’s literally one maybe every few hundred metres in some areas. It’s a one stop centre for everything… Also, Family Mart has brought this amazingness of great convenience stores to most places around Asia. For example, 7/11 in Malaysia was coasting for a long time until Family Mart came into the market and they had to up their game with their offerings.
I’m in Japan right now and the 7-Eleven here is way better. Everything is so fresh and healthy. I can’t wait to try all their famous foods and drinks. Japanese food is so delicious.😋😋
7-11 in Hawaii is very close to the Japanese ones. They are owned by the Japanese subsidiary so we have lots of Japanese snacks and drinks, and a wide variety of hot and cold foods as well as microwaveable dishes. I actually buy lunch or dinner from there sometimes because it's way better than anything I can make. And cheap, too!
This is probably one of my favourite episode in food wars. Everything about it is so chaotic 😂 and fun to watch, that I would literally laugh every minute about something. This is basically chef's kiss 😽
the 7-Elevens in Japan are... bliss. haha I could live off of their food for a few days. And I can say this even after years of visiting regularly. Also George is really fun and makes the food look even better than it already does
Wish you can try Thailand vs US 7-11 comparison. The healthy food trend is big here and I am sure you can find interesting drinks and food items like tons of herbal drinks, functional drinks, plant-based, keto, etc.
One of the best parts of visiting Japan is going to a 7-Eleven or Lawson or Family Mart for snacks or if you just need a good low budget meal and I love the fact that they're everywhere if you are in a major city.
George says he picked the onigiri from the back because they're fresher, but generally speaking onigiri are only kept on the shelf for a day or so. That doesn't seem like enough time to make it worth going for the "fresh ones" especially when you (and other people trying this "lifehack") will likely touch all the other items in front. 7-Eleven Japan actually asks people to pick the items in front (手前どり), to reduce food loss. It might also help reduce transmission rates of germs and bacteria, since there will be less touching overall.
Good god this was completely one sided... JP Seven-Eleven utterly destroys US Seven-Eleven. Except the Slurpees cause I loved the Coke flavor when I was a kid.
A big Japanese conglomerate owns 7/11 and runs grocery stores as well called Ito Yokado which also has the some items they sell from the convenience store. Furthermore they just bought out Speedway in the US but not sure what they will do with it.
I live in Taiwan, we have the highest densely of 7-Eleven in the world(not the most "convenience stores", we lost to Korea by a little bit ), there are over 6500 in Taiwan( Taiwan is 36.719 square kilometer) you can find a 7-Eleven in every 2 blocks. our 7-Elevens are a replica of Japanese 7-Elevens and a little twist of our own things. we even have seats in 7-Eleven, so you can sit there and eat.most have ATMs. Some also have bathrooms.
I miss Japanese convenience stores. I visited back in 2018 and hope to come back again. I love how walkable Tokyo is with public transport. I live in Florida and it's very much a driving culture.
@@someone-pz4dg because is the country is too big that cars shouldn't be the first option. The automobile lobby are the ones to blame, same for NRA that don't allow the implementation for better safe laws when the subject is purchasing weapons.
Regarding half vs. whole almonds, I actually have a hard time chewing whole almonds with my bad teeth. Half almonds are way easier. Also really jealous of Japan's 7-11 selection. I want onigiri and melon soda...
I miss convenience store onigiri so much. I’ve tried making it myself and it was not the same. I wish onigiri would become as popular as sushi in the west. They’re pretty similar.
I need to go to Japan again, I was there In 2019 it was amazing and I love the bakeries there 711 was so clutch I was day drinking everyday lol and eating all the bun in 711 all the origiri ahhh so amazing
Thank you very much for giving me this precious opportunity. I’m really honored to work with you amazing food war’s team. Arigatou gozaimasu!! And I’m looking forward to watching new food wars US vs India episodes!!
you're so great George 😁
goodjob!!
Nice job buddy
Cheers from San Diego California
Hey George... you are the best part about this video!
I like your attitude!
So lucky to have the fresh yummy Japanese food! the Japanese do everything like fine- art....
We need Japan vs UK
George is just living his best life in this episode lol
Joe looks like he’s grounded while all his friends are out playing 😂😂😂
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I don't think I've ever seen such a stark difference in selection and quality on a Food Wars ep before lol
The difference is hilarious
this is why mericans are fatter
I like to call it a "Slap on the face of Western Consumers"!
Been to Japan 3 times and with a combination of 711, Family Mart and Lawson, you could spend the whole holiday by just eating kombini food and feel great about it.
@@AshrakAhmed send bob and vigane
its like 7-11 hate their own country lmao
As a foreigner living in Japan. I can say that I can’t live without convenience store food. And most people in Japan can’t. The deserts, drinks, breads, hot foods everything is soo good, fresh and convenient when you’re having a lazy day or craving something.
3:31 元コンビニ店員からすると、棚の後ろから取るのは構わないけど、一応前の方に並べられてるやつも新鮮だったりするし廃棄が増えちゃう事になりかねないからあんまりやって欲しくないよなって思っちゃったw
俺やってた時陳列する時は賞味期限早い方を前にするようにされてたよ！
てか、一時期すぐ食べるなら前の方から撮るようにお願いする紙も貼ってあるのも見た！
@@ブラック-d5uわざわざ後ろから取らなければ良いだけの話だし、廃棄するのは勿体無いだろ
@@ブラック-d5u脳みそついてる？
後ろから取ると廃棄が生まれるの。
前から取れば生まれないの。
@@ブラック-d5uまぁ確かにそこまで考えて買い物してたら疲れるかもねぇ。
でも後ろから取るって普通そんなことする？？
@@otototopopojpI do
So apparently the Japanese 7-Eleven's are like mini to-go restaurants, while the ones in the US serve packaged processed food, or reheated frozen processed garbage. It's almost an insult to call them the same store, how do we let them get away with this crap here?
US customers have lower standards.
SAME WITH THEIR MCDONALDS they have fresh ingredients unlike us
i went to one when I went to japan- there was a full-on delicious satay 🤩
@@ViralFluxx if that's the case then it's probably by law :? probably because if they serve raw fish it has to be fresh and bacteria free so they just apply it to everything
I suppose the equivalent to a Japanese 7-Eleven in the USA would probably be Sheetz or Wawa.
There's no comparison between U.S 7 Elevens and the 7-11 in Asia. Dramatic difference on quality of food and service. For ppl who live in the U.S and want to experience the Asia 7-11s, go to Hawaii. 7-11s are run by different companies in Asia which explains the significant difference. As an American, I barely go to 7-11 except if I need a drink. Food is mostly unedible unless ur drunk, high or don't care
OK I'm curious about 7-11 Hawaii. Did it have the same menu as Japan (or Asia in general)?
@@1985toyotacamry 7-11s in Asia sell locally made foods so each country sell different assortments of food. For example, 7-11s in South Korea have foods and drinks that you don't find in a Japanese 7-11s or a Chinese 7-11s. 7-11s in Hawaii are run by the same company that runs 7-11s in Asia but they do carry some of the American drinks and snacks and include the local fare that you can find all over Hawaii.
@@Lucarus100 that's very interesting. I definitely need to check that out when I am visiting Hawaii. Because here in Florida also have a bit of a flair but not as extensive.
As a Hawaii resident, 7-11 has stepped up their efforts here to provide better food options.
wow cool story
No contest. Japan wins every category. They pretty much perfected the "convenience store". Pricing = amazing. Choices = Phenomenal. Packaging = A+. And just by looks alone, Taste = Way Better.
Yes BUT what about the drinks?? I think the big gulp is iconic! not healthy but iconic
Not only Japan but most of Asian and south Asian countries. Korean CU convenient stores Chinese ones in Beijing and Thai , Family Marts in Malaysian and Singapore ones are insanely good. But I got disappointed with US stores. In general here food is too big and unhealthy portions and tastes artificial plus only healthy options that are available is so expensive(
Depends on your taste everyone grows up with a different preference. Personally I like the Japanese sytle, but I have a friend that would be grossed out by stuff like curry bread
@@andreapalomera big gulp taste like shit
Agreed. As American I'm very jealous of their selection here
Japan : Healthy quick bits of veggies, meats, fish and rice, for very cheap
Amereica :Yeah this thing will make you poop yourself"
7-11 in Japan has better food then most restaurants here in the UK
better food than the UK overall. y'all eat beans on toast
@@br00talitydawgour beans ain't like the us beans, stop yapping 🤓
@@Unmeijones Tf are you talking about? We don’t care about beans dude
@@br00talitydawg you literally commented about it bffr
@@Unmeijones yeah because the UK eats like they're in plague times
For anyone who’s ever visited japan, you can literally get a quality meal from 7-11. It’s not even a comparison. I wouldnt set foot in a 7-11 in america but went almost daily in japan.
I hear Thailand's 7-11 is also pretty good! I can say for sure that Taiwan's 7-11 is just as good (where I'm from)
@@huangjen1123 Not only “pretty good”, it is “very good”.
@@jomontanee I haven’t been to Thailand’s 7-11 before, so I just based it off of some food reviews I’ve seen about Thailand’s 7-11 but glad to know it lives up to its name for being one of the top 7-11s in Asia!
@@huangjen1123 I live in Thailand, our 7 eleven is pretty good. But there some food is different from Taiwan and Japan.
The Hawaii 7-11s are next level compared to maiinland american 7-11s and very much similar to Asian 7-11s
Me, as a European, am always so surprised about the drink sizes in the US. How can the smallest soda be 651ML!! That would in the Netherlands be enough for the entire family!! (I mean in Japan they have 1l and 1.5 liter packages but they are clearly to pour in glasses and share, they aren't portion sized...
I can explain dome aspect of that. We fill with a lot of ice, typically, because the cups aren't insulated. As soon as you walk outside in the middle of summer, that large amount of ice is going to melt in quick time, so it helps to keep the drink colder for a longer time. And if you're driving around a lot with that in your car, even with AC on its going to melt in the Summer heat.
But again, it also depends on where you're located. The south/south-west gets upward to 120F, so insulated cups are vital to keeping drinks cold. But up Noth it can be up to about 90F. Even with that cool temp your drink is going to melt quickly. So big cup means more waste but a longer cool time than a smaller cup.
There's also people who take fountain drinks to work if they forget their water bottle or insulated cup. I've literally seen my coworkers bring 8n and hide their cups, which they'll be the largest size to be able to drink for several hours.
Right..
@@fatalrob0t ないす
explains the high obesity rate lol
I often saw american bought a drink with a giant size on the internet and apparently it's normal?😭 I was surprised they can drink a whole drink alone
The Japanese chocolate doughnut looks much better than the one you’d get in America or here in the UK
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No idea if they're the same thing but they look like Mochi Donuts which you might be able to find
@@joshwannapaas Yeah I'm pretty sure they are Mochi donuts.
They're actually different, Hawaii 7-11s carry both types. The 'Japan' style one uses a pastry dough that expands and layers kind-of like a Croissant. (It's still pastry dough, however.) While there are 2 kinds that are commonly available that look like the 'US' kind, a normal glazed US donut and an older type glazed cake-donut. (You can tell them apart when looking at them, but glazing them does make that a bit more difficult.)
We don't even have 7Eleven in the UK
curry bread is so nice, when I was in Japan found a food stall in Kyoto which sold them it was my daily treat
また日本に来てね😊待ってるよ！
まだまだ沢山美味しいものがあるのでまた来てください！
ホットスナックは寒い日の学校帰りによく買ってました。1日の疲れが吹っ飛ぶくらい美味しくていまだに感謝してます😊
学生時代はお弁当だけだと足りなかったりして、そんな時のホットスナック最高ですよね😊
It’s good to see that George doesn’t sugar coat everything lol he had me laughing when he said “the coffee tastes like sh*t”
I have tried it and the ones probably sat out too long, but their coffee is great! They even had blue mountain coffee when I was there
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Lies again? Men's Ranking 11
Thankfully a lot of gas stations (at least in the Midwest us) have better coffee now, with machines that grind the beans and brew it there instead of having it sit for hours. Now it's almost better to go to a gas station then a lot of coffee chains
I’m upset that Japan’s 7-11 has actual proper food where we have nothing but junk food. Anyways, I’m excited that you guys are branching out to India!
why would they expand to a shithole
We have good stuff all over. Just not the fresh cooked food but theres literally so many cold options.
It's pretty overpriced but considering about convenience and opening hours I think it's reasonable
Sometimes it's the only option to get proper food...
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Japanese company
4am and can't go to sleep, I head over to 7-11 to get a bottle of soju.
I've been depressed these last few weeks, but George's personality always finds a way to warm my heart a bit. thanks for these
I agree with you that the 7 eleven Salmon sushi is amazing!!! Definitely deserve a standing ovation.
日本人の自分としてはバカでかいソーダと自分でチーズを好きなだけかけれるナチョスが憧れ！
けれども自分が実際にアメリカに住んでいたら今の体重の3倍に膨れ上がってたと思う😂
They care more about you there. Smaller population, a lot less racial diversity
@@ewe392americans being racist will never not be funny
日本食に慣れたら、1週間もすれば海外の飯はうま味が無さすぎて耐えきれなくなるよ
Man, this video just reminded me how much better the konbinis in Japan were. I won't even go to a 7-11 in the US but almost went every night in Japan just to try so many of the snacks. What a stark contrast.
i love how George is having the time of his life
and Joe is trying to find a reason to live
My family and I visited Japan in end of 2018. We mainly stayed at Osaka, and the Airbnb we stayed at was a block away from a 7 Eleven store. I was particularly impressed by how delicious their food items were mainly their sandwiches, noodles and pastries. Definitely incomparable to the quality of food in 7 Eleven North America.
Asian 7-Elevens, specially the far east ones are just a league of their own. They are truly "convenient" from practical daily needs, snacks, ready meals, bill payment, etc
It's always exciting going to one and checking what the new seasonal food items are. Always exciting when you go in and realize a fresh batch of fried goodies just came out of the fryer 😍
Not only that, you can post/ receive parcels 📦 through DHL n you can print, photocopy too
The fact that one guy is eating the stuff and the other guy isn't says a lot😂
You guys definitely are missing out on 7-11 food in Hawai'i! We've got a mix of Japanese bento and rice rolls with the general US style foods. A must try if Joe or George ever visit!
7-11 Hawai ia good
I agree with this statement, I really love the Musubis from there especially
This is literally 7-11 in general.states, nothing is comparable to Hawaii
Hawaii is almost like a different entity than the other states it could possibly be a country itself
The food, life style, diversity, characteristic,ppl behavior there are almost 180 degree different that general states in USA
@@crackedstar9992 i hate hawaii... there is nothing to do there. it's like people that want to experience tropical beaches but dont want to leave the USA. Hawaiian food sucks, I would rather eat japanese food at California than eat sushi made non traditionally and overpriced. lifestyle=spending like so much on everything
@@danielpark960 hey it's up to you, I respect different taste and preference💁🏻♀️
George just enjoying all the food from Japanese 7-Eleven while Joe tends to get more and more disgusted by the American 7-Eleven food being like just stop just stop ugh. poor American joe.
US 7-Eleven Stores are pretty sad compared to the Japanese ones. I agree with you Joe, the food is horrible in both Canada and the US. George, you should have had milk after that spicy FINAL Noodle Dish. Milk stops the burning and coats your tongue and throat.
Do the Japanese and American 7-11s actually have any of the same stuff?
Not really
Calpis or Melon Soda. Asia actually has milk-derived soft drinks that work the same, no need for plain milk. =)
Sometimes I find it makes worse I'm guessing it depends on the spice. It either helps cool it or enhances it. But I love putting milk in my ramen and most things when I think about 🤔
@@milliedragon4418 Yes, it depends on the what part of your mouth is affected by the specific spice. There are a few that stick and spread with any kind of drink.
And there are some people that are so sensitive to it that it's hard for them to counteract the reaction at all. (Cousin is like this, she's not allergic to it. She's just really sensitive to it, we can literally put a few drops of Tabasco into a gallon pot of stew and she can still taste the difference.)
i love japans 7-11s, went there for a week and it was so good 😭
I heard about 711’s in Japan and checked one out when I visited in 2019 and the selection threw me off. They had so many GOOD food options.
It seems in this series that George enjoys what he eats WAY more than Joe does.
Maybe because, particularly in this episode, Japanese food just tastes much better? 🤔
@@JessicaRainbow yup convenience stores in Asia always carry more healthier options like what you see George eat. I’m sure the fast food can be questionable just like US but at least you can get something nice for cheap price!
As someone who has been to both, YES. The Japanese options are leaps better.
@@tombrakey6022 Not Asia. Only East Asia. 7/11 in Southeast Asia sucks.
@@scorpioninpink Still waaay better than the US.
Man I was obsessed with Japan as a kid and all that food is reminding me why. I was a fat kid who loved food, and all the Japanese movies/tv shows I watched as a kid had me drooling.
This was a good episode, but god it made me really jealous.
I absolutely love this series, and I am so excited for US vs India Food Wars. With that being said, please do not forget George and Harry, and maybe utilize hem for other projects. The Food Wars team is all incredible.
Was really hoping for this to be India vs the US
I don’t think India and US has many chains in common due to protectionism
I hope that can do some food wars that compares UK to India or Japan and India!
American food is much better, most Indian food is just the same thing
@@goat3274 😂 trust me, Indian food is far more varied than America’s
When I went abroad to Japan many years ago 7-11 was a saving grace. 7-11 and Family Mart (similar to 7-11). Daily convenience items, banking, event tickets, hot food, drinks, alcohol. They really are mini hot food + grocery + convenience stores. Rated 20 out of 10 for japan. Maybe a 5/10 for US 7-11 (mainly over processed and prepackaged foods/drinks)
The difference in quality and nutrition is hilarious.
America: Junk, processed, junk, deep fried, junk
Japan: A good mix of fried snacks and healthier meals -- and cheaper prices
The Japanese ketchup and mustard pack for the corn dog. Nice.
Man I liked the neat little mustard and ketchup dispenser pack- it was the best part of this video. why don't we have those in the US?
Only thing was, it appeared to be that Grey Poupon or Dijon type mustard with horseradish which I despise and am allergic to...
Just regular *yellow* mustard please, Good Sir!
Like why can’t we have that! We eat ketchup and we eat mustard!? It’s so disrespectful. They don’t think we deserve it.
@@pnwnewyorker9088 its the little things, right!
Such a bother having to open those little ketchup packets they give us... and it always takes like five of them..
Not that the one in this video contained a large quantity either, but I would definitely look forward to using the ketchup and mustard combo in this video.. for the first few times at least😀
Fun fact, Australia invented the squeezy sauce packs. Spruiking here to host food wars Australia plz 🤣
@@MichelleGissara fun fact!
So what we all learned is that Japanese 7- Elevens are mini restaurants, and far better then American 7-Elevens. But who’s surprised?
I have watched a lot of travel (never at the privilege of going there myself ) vlogs/locals coming in I already knew. USA never understood a chance. I can see why East Asians enjoy their 7-11s so much I wish it was like that here. I hope the corporate watches the video and learns from their Asian counterparts. Localize, have fresher meals. You can still have the quickness and convenience. I'll still keep the big gulp that's an icon.
USA 7-11 is too generic. But imagine different regions and communities being represented in their local 7-Eleven it would be amazing.
restaurant + grocery store
its the same in Hawaii as it is to Asia's 7-11s
George is always saying how “yummy” everything was, so when he said “it tastes like S#%T!”. I almost fell off my chair! LMFAO 👌😂😂
Me to 😅
I grew up in Hawaii and it was like a mix of American and Japanese 7-11s. Loved the hot food and the Spam Musubi (which you see more often now in Japan).
Of course I’ve been in Japan for the last 18 years, so I love my Japanese コンビニ.
I have never watched a 30 minute video with clicking out of it, except for this one, these videos are intriguing somehow lol
This whole video pretty much went like.
Japan: it's so good. And convenient
US: please don't make me eat that.
Of all the things I wanna try if I go to Japan is visit a 711. My friends would think I'm crazy. But here in the US it is very much that vibe of get what you need, then get out.
I'm so jealous of Japans flavorful foods. I am now mad we don't have fruit sandwiches and curry buns.
Try find an Asian supermarket. Chances are high it has those items
I have to drive 2 hours to find a fruit sandwich. That's like 75 miles.
It's worth it. But I think it's the only bakery in my state that does it o___o
@@DeathShiniGama can't you just make it by buying some fresh white bread, fruit and cream lol?
@@Chibbykins No, they dont use white bread. They use a milk bread I think.
@@DeathShiniGama I bet white bread wouldn't be bad. Surely not bad enough to send you two hours away 😂
13:04 mackerel cooked with miso is so good! It taste sweet and yummy. I miss eating it when I'm in japan
The tiny ketchup and mustard sauce really got me 😍🥰so cute and smart
I want it😂
Yakisoba Pan,Natto Sushi, Green Tea Puff,a bottle of hot green tea.....I will get all of those in Lawson when I get off the plane,always my first meal in Japan
No kidding, the ones George showed is barely the tip of the iceberg for what 711 Japan offers. There's so much more that wasn't shown. It's amazing 👑
Is it just me or does George feel quite comfortable eating everything and really telling us his own experience.
It’s very entertaining thank you ❤️❤️❤️
OMG!!!! I'd just guessed it was India when Joe said that they're starting food wars with another country. So excited for Food Wars: USA v/s India. People are gonna know the Indian varieties of their favourite fast foods. This is gonna be really great.
The curry bread at 7-11 Japan is something else. I freaking love it!
0:49
love how in Japan its a carton of Juice you can put in your fridge
And in the USA you have no choice but to drink it all at once
There's a major difference between the two countries to consider and it's the "form factor" of the stores. American 711 developed as a place to grab essentials when grocery stores had limited hours; people went there for a gallon of milk or a loaf of bread when they forgot to get it before the stores closed, which isn't a problem anymore in the age of grocery deliveries and 24 hour wal marts. The prepared food and snacks came later as just to have something for hungry drivers grabbing something while they fuel up as many if not most 711s are connected to a gas station (at least that's the case where I come from.) The car centric nature of the majority of the US means that its a stop along the way to a destination and not something a person would want to purposefully go to as a lunch option.
Japanese 711s were developed in high density areas are a part of the neighborhoods that people live in, often in the case of Tokyo and other big cities by a train/metro station and are a part of daily life. That brings higher volume sales and brings the chance to develop more variety of high quality foods since they know it will sell well.
And/Or perhaps its due to their ingrained culture of "quality" (especially due to their rigid system, which is applied in almost, if not all, aspects of life) that has enabled them to deliver high level of standards when compared to the global scene.
exactly ! you nailed it!
Its also the way population is distributed in Japan half of the Japanese population lives in Greater Tokyo and Osaka. So these 7-11s are operating more like Bodega/Deli's NYC then 7-11s in the U.S. Its much easier to supply FRESH food, because they are supplying to thousands of stores in just two cities. It means the food can be prepared off site and delivered daily, which is impossible in America.
New York is the only city in America which is structurally similar to tokyo/osaka in terms of mass transit, walkability and density. While 7-11 in NYC isn't better than the rest of the country, there are convenience stores on nearly block that usually have deli counters and/or grills serving up fresh sandwiches, salads at a low price. They functionally are similar to Japanese 7-11 and shows that type of business model thrives in major cities.
日本のセブンイレブンが都会にしかないと思ってる？
東京や大阪のような大都市じゃないセブンイレブンでも、同様の品質のものが提供されているよ。
As someone who is half Japanese and lives in Japan, I go to the nearest conbini which is like a 2 min walk away, almost everyday. They literally have everything from a single egg, to full blown family sized packaged Yakisoba. I personally love Frappes, where you can choose the flavor of the ice cream-ish thing, and you go to the drink machine and it adds the hot water and hot milk so it’s basically a slushee but it’s not a slushee. I can do grocery shopping for my mom at ease, and the cashiers have known me since I moved here! Also the conbini nearest to me have tables so you can eat immediately, and an extremely annoying pig squeaky toy that makes my ear bleed, and a Dino air blow up thing.
This was my first video I've seen from this channel and I was genuinely entertained throughout the whole 38 minutes! On top of the editing both hosts were hilarious and charming
I despised the host from Japan. Must be a personal issue ha!
I love George! He has great expressions and just exudes fun and friendliness!!
I love your energy George! Keep that smile
I think the lower end of Japanese food is at a higher standard than the lower end of American food in general. Cheap fast food is higher quality in Japan as well. The only thing is that some foods like pizza are significantly more expensive in Japan for comparable size/quality in tje U.S.
That Japanese ketchup and mustard packet blew my mind🤯
that was the first one i saw too. i was just wondering last week (while eating a dog) why that had never been invented and wow. i though i might actually be onto something. oh well haha.
The other country where 7/11 is king is Thailand. There’s literally one maybe every few hundred metres in some areas. It’s a one stop centre for everything…
Also, Family Mart has brought this amazingness of great convenience stores to most places around Asia. For example, 7/11 in Malaysia was coasting for a long time until Family Mart came into the market and they had to up their game with their offerings.
As an American I am resentful. I wish we had fresh delicious snacks like they have in Japan
The passion shines through in every video. It's truly inspiring.
I am in love with this series, like it's the only reason I'm on my phone at 4 am.
go to bed
I’m in Japan right now and the 7-Eleven here is way better. Everything is so fresh and healthy. I can’t wait to try all their famous foods and drinks. Japanese food is so delicious.😋😋
I’m convinced 7-Eleven hates their US customers.
That is the consequence of the Bad Habits of American when it comes of Food
not in Hawaii
@@daeseongkim93 I don't live in Hawaii. 😛
@@hdguy350 they're just saying lmao
Having been to Japan before, I knew this was going to be a blowout.
This is making me hungry and jealous. I want to go to Japan so I can eat at 7-Eleven.
If the US had the same foods as the Japan 7-Eleven, I would go more often.
too expensive too afford for the shareholders
only in Hawaii
7-11 in Hawaii is very close to the Japanese ones. They are owned by the Japanese subsidiary so we have lots of Japanese snacks and drinks, and a wide variety of hot and cold foods as well as microwaveable dishes. I actually buy lunch or dinner from there sometimes because it's way better than anything I can make. And cheap, too!
This is probably one of my favourite episode in food wars. Everything about it is so chaotic 😂 and fun to watch, that I would literally laugh every minute about something. This is basically chef's kiss 😽
When we have been to Japan, you could not get us away from 7/11 at all. The food there is beyond anything I have ever eaten outside of Japan!
日本人は飯に対する好奇心と熱がすごいから自ずと商品開発や研究に力が入る
the 7-Elevens in Japan are... bliss. haha I could live off of their food for a few days. And I can say this even after years of visiting regularly. Also George is really fun and makes the food look even better than it already does
Wish you can try Thailand vs US 7-11 comparison. The healthy food trend is big here and I am sure you can find interesting drinks and food items like tons of herbal drinks, functional drinks, plant-based, keto, etc.
I'm in CA, but I miss the HI 7-11 because the offerings were closer to the Japanese 7-11 konbini
I want to see George shopping and eating every single food item in every single konbini in japan please 🥺 I love him enjoying his food
One of the best parts of visiting Japan is going to a 7-Eleven or Lawson or Family Mart for snacks or if you just need a good low budget meal and I love the fact that they're everywhere if you are in a major city.
i miss fami-chiki 😢
Pretzels with peanut butter in them are surprisingly delicious, and a very filling snack.
I like getting regular mini pretzels and dipping them in peanut butter. They also go well with tiny cheese cubes.
George says he picked the onigiri from the back because they're fresher, but generally speaking onigiri are only kept on the shelf for a day or so. That doesn't seem like enough time to make it worth going for the "fresh ones" especially when you (and other people trying this "lifehack") will likely touch all the other items in front.
7-Eleven Japan actually asks people to pick the items in front (手前どり), to reduce food loss. It might also help reduce transmission rates of germs and bacteria, since there will be less touching overall.
Good god this was completely one sided... JP Seven-Eleven utterly destroys US Seven-Eleven. Except the Slurpees cause I loved the Coke flavor when I was a kid.
Here in Germany, our supermarkets are selling onigiri and those sweet japanese panecakes. Japanse snacks are really "in" in the last recent years
A big Japanese conglomerate owns 7/11 and runs grocery stores as well called Ito Yokado which also has the some items they sell from the convenience store.
Furthermore they just bought out Speedway in the US but not sure what they will do with it.
36:04 “What’s this thing?” _points at pork_ “Never heard of that!” _points at extra virgin olive oil_
The editor did you dirty there, Joe 😂
George was making me laugh so much in this episode. I'm so happy he's part of this series! Any opportunity to watch him and I am in
*Japan 7-11 seems has more healthier food selections* 🤔
*so nice episode of Food War* 😊👏👏👏
日本に来てセブンに行くことがあったら、ホットスナックのカレーパン、アメリカンドッグ、豚まん（肉まんじゃない方）、ピザまん、それからおでんは食べて欲しいな〜！
あとは金のハンバーグも美味しい！
I live in Taiwan, we have the highest densely of 7-Eleven in the world(not the most "convenience stores", we lost to Korea by a little bit ), there are over 6500 in Taiwan( Taiwan is 36.719 square kilometer) you can find a 7-Eleven in every 2 blocks. our 7-Elevens are a replica of Japanese 7-Elevens and a little twist of our own things. we even have seats in 7-Eleven, so you can sit there and eat.most have ATMs. Some also have bathrooms.
Such a stark contrast between the two countries. Seems the US 7-Elevens are trying to kill customers. So much super processed food…
I miss Japanese convenience stores. I visited back in 2018 and hope to come back again. I love how walkable Tokyo is with public transport. I live in Florida and it's very much a driving culture.
The entire US is a driving culture, too bad.
@@isamuominae cause it's to big, and whenever we try to make better public transportation politicians steal all the money
@@someone-pz4dg because is the country is too big that cars shouldn't be the first option. The automobile lobby are the ones to blame, same for NRA that don't allow the implementation for better safe laws when the subject is purchasing weapons.
Of all the countries' 7/11 they can choose to challenge, they chose Japan. It's like fighting Thanos on your first day as a superhero.
i love these videos cause im actually going to korea and japan for vacation
日本は食に恵まれてるんだなぁ
改めてちょっと歩くだけで簡単に美味しいご飯が買えることに感謝しないといけないね😊
I'm finally early and these videos are so entertaining
Regarding half vs. whole almonds, I actually have a hard time chewing whole almonds with my bad teeth. Half almonds are way easier. Also really jealous of Japan's 7-11 selection. I want onigiri and melon soda...
I miss convenience store onigiri so much. I’ve tried making it myself and it was not the same. I wish onigiri would become as popular as sushi in the west. They’re pretty similar.
George is just living his best life in this episode. lol!
Rion!! So excited to see you here. Very proud! Go you!!! ❤😊
Also yeah, pretty much anything in a us 711 is terrible. I mean really terrible. Definitely cheap, but terrible.
711 in Japan is top notch. But the 711 in Hawaii is a mix of both!
I need to go to Japan again, I was there In 2019 it was amazing and I love the bakeries there
711 was so clutch I was day drinking everyday lol and eating all the bun in 711 all the origiri ahhh so amazing
This is making me want to go to Japan.
Japanese sandwiches from 7/11 is the best sandwiches I’ve ever eaten. I still dream about them
Check out the Hawaii 7-11s. They’re like a mix of US and Japan food offerings plus some Korean and Filipino snacks