This year is also the season when other Chinese steamed buns are delicious. At convenience stores, "petit high-class meat buns" that are a little more expensive are being sold one after another.

So this time, eat and compare 7-ELEVEN, Lawson, and FamilyMart's petit high-class meat buns! I would like to decide which one is the most delicious.

◆ Eat and compare ...

It is these three items to eat and compare. We have meat buns with almost the same price.

7-ELEVEN "Special meat bun" 180 yen (tax included, same below)
Lawson "Best meat bun with 4 kinds of ingredients" 180 yen FamilyMart "Famima premium meat bun" 198 yen

◆ I weighed it

Before eating, I compared the weight of each. 7-ELEVEN weighs about 134g (4.73oz), Lawson weighs about 141g (4.97oz), and FamilyMart weighs about 143g (5.04oz). All of them weigh around 140g (4.94oz), but the result is that 7-ELEVEN is the lightest and FamilyMart is the heaviest.

◆ What is the difference in taste?

First, review from the fabric. The feel of the fabrics of 7-ELEVEN and FamilyMart is quite similar. It is thick, fluffy and elastic, and has a chewy texture when chewed.



Both have the same strong presence as the bean paste inside, but FamilyMart has a lighter mouthfeel, and 7-ELEVEN may remain in the mouth a little. And the sweetness of the dough is a little stronger in 7-ELEVEN.

On the other hand, Lawson's dough is clearly different from 7-ELEVEN FamilyMart, and has a moist and moist texture. When you press it with your finger, it is soft as if it sticks to you, and when you grab it, it melts in your mouth and quickly gives up the leading role to the inside. The taste of the dough is also very light.


Next, compare the bean paste. 7-ELEVEN has a firm texture, such as crunchy meat and bamboo shoots with a crispy texture. The subtle spice that enhances the taste of the meat is delicious.


FamilyMart's bean paste also has a chewy texture, but the mouthfeel is smoother than 7-ELEVEN. 7-ELEVEN has a more rugged texture. The taste is the impression that it is a simple meat bun.


Lawson has a strong sense of juiciness in the meat and insistence on the ingredients. It's crispy with big cut bamboo shoots and kwai. In addition, you can feel the aroma and taste of shiitake mushrooms. The appetizing Chinese flavored bean paste is extremely satisfying.


Personally, I like the dough in the order of FamilyMart, 7-ELEVEN, and Lawson, and the one inside is by far the best and I like Lawson. This is followed by 7-ELEVEN and FamilyMart. However, if the overall balance goes, I wonder if 7-ELEVEN will want to buy the most.

7-ELEVEN's special meat bun with slightly spicy and juicy meat wrapped in a chewy and slightly sweet dough. Lawson's finest meat bun wrapped in authentic Chinese steamed buns with a moist and delicate dough. FamilyMart's premium meat bun that you can enjoy the fluffy and chewy dough and the simple taste of meat. Which one do you like?