These 7-Eleven Japan Poke Ball snacks have been shown off as a new food item for avid Pokémon fans to pick up when looking to satiate their hunger in a decidedly fun manner.
The onigiri snacks come in three options to choose from, which are each modeled after a different style of Poke Ball. This includes a traditional Poke Ball an Ultra Ball and a Great Ball. The standard Poke Ball is crafted with pepper rice, a teriyaki sausage patty and garlic mayo, while the Great Ball has chicken rice with mushrooms wrapped in omelette rice and the Ultra Ball has rice, tonkatsu, pieces of hard-boiled eggs and ramen broth.
The 7-Eleven Japan Poke Ball snacks are arriving at participating locations in Japan on November 18, 2022 and will priced under $1.50 each.
Anime-Inspired Onigiri Snacks
The 7-Eleven Japan Poke Ball Snacks Come in Three Options
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