Hi, I’m Kimura from northern Tokyo. The temperature here has dropped to around 0°C, making it tough to walk outside. But this season, oden tastes absolutely delicious! Let’s warm up our bodies and hearts with FamilyMart’s oden.

Oden is one of Japan’s most iconic winter dishes, featuring various ingredients simmered in a rich broth made from kombu (kelp) and katsuobushi (bonito flakes). Despite its simple preparation, it offers a deep and satisfying flavor. Oden is widely enjoyed at food stalls, in homes, and at convenience stores, making it a staple of Japanese winter culture.

Typical ingredients include daikon (Japanese radish), tamago (boiled egg), konjac (konjac jelly), satsuma-age (fried fish cakes), and chikuwa (fish paste tube). Each region in Japan has its own variation of ingredients and broth flavors, adding to oden’s charm. Convenience store oden, in particular, is popular among tourists for its accessibility and variety.

1.Convenience
It is sold in pre-packaged packs at the store. I personally heat it up in a pot until it’s piping hot, and I love how easy it is to prepare.

2.A Perfect Mix of Popular Ingredients
With just one pack, you can enjoy all the popular oden ingredients in a single set.

3.Affordable Price
The most important factor for me—8 different ingredients for just around 300 yen! It’s incredibly budget-friendly.

1st Place: Daikon (Japanese Radish)
It pairs perfectly with the Japanese-style dashi broth. When you think of oden, you think of daikon.

2nd Place: Tamago (Boiled Egg)
The boiled egg absorbs the broth well, turning into a beautiful golden color and bursting with flavor.

3rd Place: Shirataki (Konjac Noodles)
It’s hard to rank below 3rd place because everything is delicious! But shirataki is a unique oden ingredient—konjac noodles tied into knots and simmered to perfection, offering a wonderful texture.

No oden experience is complete without the right condiments. Just like wasabi with sushi, oden is best enjoyed with karashi, a type of Japanese mustard. It’s similar to regular mustard but has a stronger, simpler spiciness. You can add it to your favorite ingredients at your preferred timing to enhance the flavor.

FamilyMart’s oden is a fantastic and easy way to experience Japanese winter cuisine. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack during your travels or want to dive into authentic Japanese flavors, it’s the perfect choice! Why not grab some warm oden from FamilyMart and enjoy it on a cold day?