# Satisfying Rice-Made Bun Burgers The 7-Eleven Rice Burger Comes in Two Flavors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-12-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-rice-burger References: [soranews24](https://soranews24.com/2025/12/17/7-eleven-now-sells-rice-burgers-in-japan-blurring-the-line-between-fast-and-convenience-store-food/) & [sej.co.jp](https://www.sej.co.jp/in/en.html)  The [7-Eleven](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-black-bean-burger) Rice [Burger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mos-burger-potato-torottama-cheese-teriyaki-burger-flavor) is a series of food items being made available at participating locations in Japan to provide customers with a flavorful meal option to enjoy this winter. The burger starts off with buns that are made out of rice that has been soaked in soy sauce before being grilled to impart a deep umami flavor that will pair well with the savory ingredients added inside. The burger comes in two options including the Charcoal-Grilled Beef Kalbi alongside the [Teriyaki Chicken and Garlic Mayonnaise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nashi-double-teriyaki-burger) variety. The 7-Eleven Rice Burger is ready to be heated up right in the container before being enjoyed and will offer the perfect meal option for enjoyment out of the house. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 59% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Rice-based Buns:** The use of rice instead of traditional bread buns in burgers caters to consumers seeking novel textures and flavors. - **Convenient Ready-to-eat Meals:** Pre-packaged burger offerings that can be easily heated up highlight the growing demand for quick and convenient dining solutions. - **Cultural Fusion Cuisine:** The melding of traditional Japanese ingredients with Western burger formats demonstrates the increasing popularity of cross-cultural culinary innovations. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can explore diverse ingredient bases like rice buns to differentiate their product offerings and attract diverse consumer preferences. - **Convenience Retail:** Convenience stores provide a strategic platform for offering innovative, ready-to-eat meal solutions that appeal to busy, on-the-go customers. - **Food Packaging:** Innovative food packaging solutions that preserve flavor and allow for easy heating can expand the ready-meal market substantially. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Three-Ingredient Rice Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-pickleball-burger.md) - [Celebratory Manga QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-japan-evangelion-burgers.md) - [Japanese-Style Egg Salad Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanesestyle-egg-salad-sandwich.md) - [Fermented Rye Plant-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-grain-vegetable-burger.md) - [Combat-Themed QSR Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-japan-street-burgers.md) - [Hybrid Regional Cuisine Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyoto-whopper.md) - [Refreshing Summertime QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanesestyle-summer-burgers.md) - [Western-Inspired QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-west-burgers.md) - [Melty Simmered Beef Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torotama-gyusukiyaki-burgers.md)