{"id":7879,"date":"2026-08-10T22:00:24","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T05:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catbradley.io\/?p=7879"},"modified":"2026-08-10T22:00:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T05:00:24","slug":"7-eleven-japan-adds-new-doughnut-like-tonkotsu-ramen-fried-chicken-to-its-hot-food-section","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catbradley.io\/?p=7879","title":{"rendered":"7-Eleven Japan adds new doughnut-like tonkotsu ramen fried chicken to its hot food section"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Plus, an exclusive bag of snacks to sprinkle on ramen, inspired by the iconic instant noodles.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Japanese convenience stores are always coming up with exciting new ways to make hot food more interesting, and 7-Eleven<\/strong> is doing that right now with a brand new fried chicken inspired by the flavour of a beloved mini cup of tonkotsu ramen.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Called \u201cOkashina Chicken<\/strong> (Butamen Tonkotsu Flavour<\/strong>)\u201d this new product has been created in collaboration with Oyatsu Company\u2019s long-running Butamen<\/strong>\u00a0mini cup ramen brand.<\/p>\n

\u25bc Butamen<\/strong> (\u30d6\u30bf\u30e1\u30f3) literally translates as \u201cPig Noodle<\/strong>\u201c.<\/p>\n

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Butamen is a long-selling small cup ramen that first appeared in Japan in 1993. Its tonkotsu flavour, based on the rich pork-bone broth associated with Japanese ramen, proved to be particularly popular, turning Butamen into one of Oyatsu Company\u2019s best-known products.<\/p>\n

\u25bc Butamen comes in many flavours, but tonkotsu is the most popular.<\/p>\n

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Now, that nostalgic ramen flavour has been turned into a hot snack, with 7-Eleven\u2019s new Okashina<\/strong> Chicken<\/strong> (Butamen Tonkotsu Flavour<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

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\u25bc The Okashina Chicken is priced at 198.72 yen (US$1.25) and comes in cute Butamen paper packaging.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOkashina\u201d translates as \u201cStrange<\/strong>\u201d, and that\u2019s an apt description for this piece of fried chicken as it looks more like a fried doughnut<\/strong>. The unusual doughnut-like ring shape, complete with a hole in the middle, makes it stand out from other products in the hot food display at the counter.<\/p>\n

\u25bc This promo image highlights the candy look of the chicken with a blurb at the top that reads: \u201cIs this a sweet? No, it\u2019s fried chicken!<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n

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Made with chicken breast, the snack has been designed to balance the savoury Butamen-inspired tonkotsu flavour with a crispy coating. Biting into the crunchy fried exterior is said to deliver the familiar rich and savoury flavour of Butamen.<\/p>\n

The playful look of the product is all part of the appeal, with 7-Eleven describing it as the sort of food that\u2019s likely to catch people\u2019s attention and inspire photos for social media<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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For many locals, this is an unprecedented new way to enjoy the ramen they\u2019ve grown up eating<\/strong>, and 7-Eleven is amping up excitement for the new release with another surprising Butamen product.<\/p>\n

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\u25bc Butamen Roast Pork-Style Snack (Pork & Garlic Flavour)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Priced at 140 yen, this limited-edition snack is inspired by the toppings you might add to a bowl of ramen<\/strong>, with a light, crispy texture and a rich pork-and-garlic flavour. It\u2019s designed to be eaten on its own, but Oyatsu Company also recommends crumbling it over a cup of Butamen to give the ramen a roast-pork-style topping. The snack starts out crispy before gradually melting in the mouth, adding another texture to the experience.<\/p>\n

\u25bc Enjoy the \u30d6\u30bf\u30e1\u30f3\u30d1\u30e9\u30c0\u30a4\u30b9 (Butamen Paradise)<\/p>\n

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Both products will be available at participating 7-Eleven stores nationwide, with the snack going on sale from 10 August and the fried chicken on 11 August.<\/p>\n

Source, images: Press release<\/em>
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