Celebrate the Mooncake Festival with Seasonal Delicacies
As the Mooncake Festival approaches on October 6, Seven-Eleven Japan is excited to unveil its second offering of seasonal products inspired by this traditional celebration. This limited edition series will launch on September 9 and includes an array of six mouth-watering items that highlight both Western and Japanese flavors, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
New Product Highlights
The second round of products features indulgent creations that are not only perfect for the festival but will also captivate the taste buds. Here’s a look at what you can expect:
1. Forbidden Gari-Chi Carbonara Rice
- - Price: 598 yen (tax included: 645.84 yen)
- - Release Date: From September 9 onwards, nationwide
This dish combines garlic, two types of cheese, bacon, and half-boiled egg, delivering a rich carbonara experience. Perfect for indulging in guilt-free pleasure, this hearty rice dish embodies the essence of autumn, making it ideal for a Mooncake Festival feast.
2. Melting Cheese Sauce Locomoco Bowl
- - Price: 648 yen (tax included: 699.84 yen)
- - Release Date: From September 9 onwards, nationwide (specific regions may vary)
This delightful dish features a hamburger patty topped with a luscious demi-glace sauce and a half-boiled egg that resembles the moon. Whether you're enjoying a taste of Hawaii or the essence of autumn, the melting cheese sauce provides an exquisite flavor combination.
3. Moonlit Mentaiko Half-Boiled Egg Udon
- - Price: 480 yen (tax included: 518.40 yen)
- - Release Date: From September 9 onwards, specific regions
This udon dish creatively showcases a half-boiled egg as the moon, tantalizing your taste buds with a blend of mentaiko, crunchy tempura bits, and green onions. The experience is amplified by the use of high-quality Japanese wheat for the noodles.
4. Croque Madame
- - Price: 298 yen (tax included: 321.84 yen)
- - Release Date: From September 9 onwards, excluding Hokkaido (available from September 15 in Okinawa)
This lavish concoction features a thick slice of bread topped with bacon, cheese, and a creamy béchamel sauce, crowned with a runny egg. The rich flavors and textures make this a seasonal favorite, capturing the essence of the festival perfectly.
5. Sausage Egg Muffin
- - Price: 278 yen (tax included: 300.24 yen)
- - Release Date: From September 9 onwards, nationwide
This muffin includes Bologna sausage, cheese, and a sunny-side up egg, beautifully merging savory flavors. Its unique Aurora sauce, combining ketchup and mayonnaise, adds a delightful twist that enhances each bite.
6. Moonlit Zenzai
- - Price: 310 yen (tax included: 334.80 yen)
- - Release Date: From September 9 onwards, excluding Okinawa
This exquisite dessert features sweet red bean paste depicted as a night sky with whipped cream clouds and chewy mochi representing the moon. The balance of flavors delivers a delightful fusion of traditional Japanese sweetness and creamy delight.
Exclusive Experience
Seven-Eleven aims to provide a unique experience capturing the spirit of the Mooncake Festival through its diverse menu over several weeks, spanning from the first to the third series of products. Enjoy the culinary adventure of