Ever wondered if you could eat delicious meals in Japan without breaking your budget? You can, and FamilyMart makes it easy!
I recently ate exclusively at FamilyMart for an entire day, spending a total of ¥1,397 (about $9.80) on food and ¥640 (about $4.40) on drinks, all including tax.
The prices I’ve listed below for each food and drink also include tax. Here’s how you can do it too.
Let me know if you’ve tried any of these items before. I’d love to hear your thoughts! 😊
1. Breakfast: 3-Fruit Mix Sandwich and Strawberry Milk
a. 3-Fruit Mix Sandwich – ¥375 (About $2.60)
I started the day with a 3-Fruit Mix Sandwich.
This sandwich is filled with mascarpone whipped cream and pieces of juicy yellow peach, pineapple, and mandarin orange.
It tastes sweet, refreshing, and lightly creamy, with a hint of cheesecake flavor from the mascarpone.
The bread is soft and moist, making each bite smooth and fluffy.
b. Strawberry Milk – ¥278 (About $1.90)
To go with the sandwich, I had Strawberry Milk.
FamilyMart’s strawberry milk includes real strawberry chunks, offering tasty bits of fruit in every sip.
The milk itself is creamy, smooth, and thicker than regular milk, almost like drinking a yogurt smoothie.
It’s so delicious that it feels more like a dessert drink. You’ll find it in a convenient 300 ml clear bottle in the refrigerated section.
Just shake it and drink directly from the wide opening, no straw needed.
If strawberry isn’t your preference, FamilyMart also has melon milk with sweet melon chunks or berry milk with a mildly tart mixed-berry flavor.
2. Lunch: Fami-Chiki, Nissin Cup Noodle Curry and Kagome Vitamin Smoothie
a. Fami-Chiki – ¥240 (About $1.70)
For lunch, I went with FamilyMart’s famous Fami-Chiki.
Fami-Chiki is boneless fried chicken and one of the most popular snacks sold at FamilyMart in Japan.
I chose the original flavor, which is crispy on the outside, juicy, and tender inside, lightly seasoned, and perfect for eating on the go.
FamilyMart also offers green onion with salt flavor and spicy versions if you want to try something different.
b. Nissin Cup Noodle Curry – ¥254 (About $1.80)
Alongside the chicken, I had the Nissin Cup Noodle Curry.
This classic Japanese instant noodle has a thick, mild curry broth with rich vegetable sweetness.
It’s topped with potato chunks, seasoned pork bits, carrots, onions, and green onions.
Preparation is quick, ready in just 3 minutes by adding hot water from FamilyMart’s self-service station.
The noodles are firm, springy, and absorb the flavorful, creamy, slightly sweet curry broth well.
Each topping adds distinct textures, from tender potato and pork to crunchy onions.
The curry flavor here is unique to Japan, richer and deeper than Western versions.
Other popular flavors include original, seafood, and chili tomato, but the curry version remains a standout choice at FamilyMart.
c. Kagome Vitamin Smoothie – ¥192 (About $1.30)
I finished lunch with the Kagome Vitamin Smoothie.
This smoothie contains fruits and veggies with no added sugar, offering a mildly sweet and refreshing carrot-and-orange flavor.
The texture is smooth and juicy, making it easy to enjoy.
Each bottle provides about 175 grams of vegetables, offering fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making it a delicious and healthy way to refuel.
The 330 ml bottle comes with a resealable cap, perfect for drinking on-the-go.
Other flavors include Green Smoothie (kiwi, banana, spinach, kale), Berry & Pomegranate, and Banana Smoothie.
3. Dinner: Sushi and Strawberry Yogurt Drink
a. Tuna & Salmon Sushi Set – ¥528 (About $3.70)
For dinner, I enjoyed the Tuna & Salmon Sushi Set.
FamilyMart sushi sets are convenient and ready-to-eat, freshly prepared daily.
The set I tried featured salmon sushi, grilled salmon, creamy tuna rolls, and small sushi rolls.
Each piece had fresh and tasty flavors, mixing creamy tuna, buttery salmon, and tender grilled salmon.
The textures ranged from soft and smooth to crunchy and chewy.
Alternative: Sushi Moriawase – ¥698 (About $4.80)
If you’d like more variety, try FamilyMart’s Sushi Moriawase, featuring salmon, shrimp, egg (tamago), tuna, corn-mayo sushi, and rolls.
This option provides an excellent mix of tastes and textures at an affordable price.
b. Strawberry Yogurt Drink – ¥170 (About $1.20)
With my sushi, I paired a Strawberry Yogurt Drink.
This chilled yogurt-based drink is sweet with a mild yogurt tang.
It’s smooth and slightly thick, creamier than milk but more liquid than yogurt, with a perfectly balanced consistency.
You’ll enjoy the chewy bursts of real strawberry bits throughout.
It comes ready-to-drink in a handy cup with a straw.
FamilyMart also offers blueberry, kiwi, and pineapple flavors of this refreshing drink.
Other Delicious FamilyMart Foods You Can Try
If you’re looking to expand your options, here are some additional tasty and affordable FamilyMart foods you might enjoy:
1. Chicken Thigh (Soy Sauce) – ¥150 (About $1)
I really enjoyed this yakitori! It’s a juicy chicken thigh lightly grilled and coated in a sweet and salty soy sauce.
I loved how tender the meat was, with a tasty hint of smokiness from grilling.
Plus, it’s warm and ready-to-eat instantly, perfect when you want a quick snack.
You can also try other tasty yakitori like chicken skin (soy sauce), chicken thigh (salt), chicken skin (salt), or chicken & leek (soy sauce).
2. Ippeichan Yakisoba Noodles – ¥292 (About $2)
This yakisoba was delicious! It comes in a large-sized cup with chewy noodles coated in a savory sauce.
My favorite part was adding the spicy mustard mayo myself, giving it just the right amount of kick.
It also includes tasty toppings like crunchy seaweed flakes and ginger bits, adding extra flavor and texture.
Preparation was simple too. You just add hot water, wait three minutes, drain the water, mix in the sauce, sprinkle the toppings, and finally drizzle on the mayo.
It’s a quick, easy, and delicious way to enjoy authentic Japanese yakisoba.
3. Nissin Curry Meshi – ¥429 (About $3)
I was pleasantly surprised by this instant curry rice. It comes in a cup and takes just five minutes to prepare after adding hot water.
The flavor reminded me of freshly made Japanese curry, mild and savory with beef, onions, and a subtle buttery richness.
It’s gently spiced, warm, and comforting without being overly hot.
The rice becomes soft and creamy as it absorbs the thick, stew-like curry sauce, making each bite satisfying.
Plus, it’s nutritious too, with 33 essential nutrients, including protein, vitamins, and fiber.
Overall, it’s a delicious, convenient, and filling meal, perfect when you want a quick taste of real Japanese curry.
4. Pork Cutlet Curry Rice – ¥598 (About $4.10)
I loved this Pork Cutlet Curry Rice from FamilyMart. It’s a ready-to-eat meal with slices of pork cutlet served over rice and covered in tasty Japanese curry sauce.
The pork was juicy inside with a lightly crispy coating that stayed delicious even after reheating.
The curry sauce was smooth and thick, perfectly pairing with the soft rice and crispy pork.
It had a medium spice level, flavorful without being too spicy, making it suitable even if you don’t usually eat spicy food.
Final Thoughts
Eating only FamilyMart food for a full day in Japan was budget-friendly, tasty, and convenient.
You should definitely give these meals a try, especially if you’re looking to save money or need a quick meal on the go.
However, it’s also worth exploring meals at local restaurants for a richer experience of Japanese cuisine.
Either way, FamilyMart offers delicious options that won’t disappoint your taste buds or your wallet!
