What this solves
Konbini food in Japan is famously good — 7-Eleven, Lawson, FamilyMart each have private-label onigiri (¥130-200), sandwiches, bentos (¥350-650), salads, and hot food (¥300-650). Prices are nearly identical between chains; differences are in quality (Lawson chicken-katsu-bento is famous; 7-Eleven's "7-Gatsu" focuses on seasonal items; FamilyMart's dessert area is rich). This picker matches budget × given items × chain.
Plan a konbini meal
How to read results
- 7-Eleven: ¥1,000-1,200 best of three — 2-tiered onigiri (¥150 each), bento (¥550-650), drink (¥150).
- Lawson: ¥800-1,000 best value — Chicken nanban bento ¥650, salad ¥250, drink ¥150.
- FamilyMart: ¥800-1,100 — Yakisoba bread ¥450; crispy cream-puff ¥200.
- Onigiri: salmon (sake, most popular), tuna-mayo (tsuna-mayo), kombu (kombu), ume (pickled plum). ¥130-180 each.
- Hot food: yakitori skewers ¥180, croquettes ¥130, karaage chicken ¥280-380.
- Calorie target: lunch 600-800 kcal, dinner 500-700 kcal, breakfast 300-450 kcal.
Limitations
Reference for 2026. Konbini are everywhere, open 24/7, and the food turnover is fast (re-stocked 3+ times daily). Calorie counts are approximate. Each chain has a chain-specific monthly item (7-Eleven Premium Roll Cake, etc.) — premium-tier.
FAQ
Are konbini bentos microwavable?
Yes — ask the staff "atsui kunfu" (温めますか? = should I warm it?). They will microwave for 30-45 sec.
Can I eat inside the store?
Yes. Most konbini have a standing or seated counter (especially FamilyMart). Eat-in raises consumption tax to 10%; takeout 8%.
Is konbini healthy?
Mostly yes if you avoid heavy mayonnaise salads. Sodium is high (~3g/bento) — Japanese-diet-aware travelers should hydrate.
About this tool
Purpose: konbini meal combinations. Scope: 3 major chains. Not affiliated with any retailer.
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Disclaimer
Reference for 2026. Calorie estimates are approximate.