The 7-Eleven stores began as improvised ice house storefronts in 1927 for the Southland Ice Company in Dallas Texas. As of 2015, Japan has more 7-Eleven locations than anywhere else in the world, where they often bear the title of its current holding company "Seven & I Holdings". Of the 54,210 stores around the globe, 17,009 stores (31 percent of global stores) are located in Japan, with 2,246 stores in Tokyo alone. On September 1, 2005, Seven & I Holdings Co., Ltd., a new holding company, became the parent company of 7-Eleven, Ito Yokado, and Denny's Japan. The aesthetics of the store are somewhat different from that of 7-Eleven stores in other countries as the stores offer a wider selection of products and services. Following the example of other convenience stores in Japan, 7-Eleven has solar panels and LEDs installed in about 1,400 of its stores. Great video! Thanks Kyde!! Patron Bob
I don't ever comment on any RU-vid videos, but i just thought that i would stop and say that i really enjoy your content. You're definitely one of my favorite channels to watch, so keep up the good work!
Dunno. I'm popping in and out of RU-vidrs all the time. I'm more into spirituality. I know this is not a subject a lot of RU-vidrs like to go into, but you can talk about your opinions on politics going on in America. Or maybe what the Japanese think about us or our politics? What do you think about Donald Trump? Would you vote for him as President? Some people will be pissed off and you would lose them as subscribers. But many would also be interested in what you have to say. I would probably stick by you through and through no matter what you said cause your story is fascinating.
mahadragon Haha, I was half-joking about winning you back. I do the same thing where my interest focus changes and I watch new or different things. We really don't care to comment about political stuff going on in the states because we are somewhat disconnected from it and because it's just an absurd dog and pony show anyways. -Eric
maybe you can talk about a word or an obscure Japanese phenomenon that doesn't exist in the United States? There are lots of them. I know there's a word for "love" in Japanese that does not have a direct translation in the states. A lot of words like "bokeh" are simply taken directly out of japanese language because there is no word for it in english language.
Smashing the heck out of that Like button, thanks Kyde and Eric you guys are great. Lemme get into this. Edit: Oh my god that was so sneaky. I knew there was something suspicious about that curry. Also I remember the hike with the mayonnaise!
Well you blew me out of the water with this vlog! I already think Kyde is one of the most amazing and entertaining people in the world but to find out that she also loves 2 of my most fav shows, Mad Men and Nurse Jackie, makes an already amazing thing for me monumental! The dinners were really fun too! KYDE-Please, please, please do a vlog review of the series finales of both shows. It has been crushing for me to lose both in the same year b/c it's so hard to find shows I like. p.s. if you haven't seen the BBC/Netflix series, The Fall, check it out and let me know what you think. I'm pretty sure all the eps are on RU-vid.
dmuze I already have the fall downloaded on a recommendation of a friend, so I'm glad to see you endorse it as well! I think I will start watching it now while I am doing comments! My thoughts on the endings for both shows. They kind of ended the same way but in opposite directions. Jackie just took herself down after she got some things sorted out and that was a really good ending to the show. It left you wondering and it didn't try to tie up a bunch of loose ends as quickly as possible, like Mad Men did. Mad Men's ending was pretty disappointing. It seemed like they were expecting to be on the air a lot longer and they had to clean everything up in too little time and the ending felt rushed and fake. Draper ended up meditating at the end??? I don't think so. Also, Peggy and the awesome guy getting together was great, but they made it really cheesy with the love phone call. I think that both last seasons were a bit disappointing and lacked good content. Oh, one thing about the last season of Mad Men was Betty getting cancer. That actually got me. Her actions and intention to protect people, but everyone letting the cat out of the bag behind her back, felt so real. I cried a bit! I am guessing that you have watched a lot of shows that I have watched, but here are some suggestions to fill your time! The Killing, Shameless (US), Orange is the New Black! -Kyde
I don't blame you Kyde. It's hard to cook a meal for just one person especially after working all day! I know as my kids are grown and hubby is away working all week. I think it was great!! Love you two!!!
I lived off 7/11 in Japan. We used to get bread and sandwich stuff almost everyday and find a beautiful park to sit in and make sandwiches and eat. People looked at us like we were crazy but some of the best memories I have are doing that. Great vid Kyde, loved it! :D
I'm pretty sure those eggs are intended to be that runny, it's probably used for a ramen topping. Cause even if a boiled egg goes bad, it doesn't turn itself into a liquid state.
honestly this was a great idea for a video! totally a kyde move, or did eric convince you play a trick on us? when i watched the first half and it got to the last day.. i knew something was up because you were acting different... regularly you would of done something like eric did and get something special specifically just to show it off on camera for your 7day challenge? thingy.. whatever these are..a week in the day of: featuring dinner :p but your poker face was spot on. i find japanese 711 so fascinating thanks to you two. i live in Canada so im sure US 711 is the same here as it is there. but it seems like Japan's on a whole 'nother level for effecienty of convienience stores. people always say around here that the japanese are like " in the future" or whatever because it seems their technology is better, or it came from there so obviously it would be there first then end up out west... but in 711's case, i hope this sterotype is true. why do you think there is such a big gap of quality of food and level of customer service at japanese 711s compared to all the other countries youve visited? what makes japan so special is what im trying to get at... love all your videos eric and kyde!! btw kyde you look gorgeous as always but youre always talking by dieting and working out! so i thought id mention it! ya you look magnificent lately :) and i like your choice of glasses aswell :) and eric i aint hittin on your lady, never will ok! LOL k bye thanks for all the laughs, tours, adventures, geocaches, and especially the thorough and DESCRIPTIVE food reviews.. some youtubers try to do what you do and fail. So keep up with your English Skillz Kyde!! :)
ttrendxyz Thanks so much for enjoying what we do! There is a big gap between 7-11s here and elsewhere because of commitment to quality. Not only does 7-11 do it, but it's kind of a part of Japanese mentality. They tend to want to do everything to perfection! -Kyde
Oh man you totally had me fooled! I thought the better than 7-11 in the title was just in reference to past 7-11 dinner videos or something! I notice people are comparing the two weeks but really I feel Eric's was a more realistic view of everything he eats in an average week whereas Kyde's, though in the same vein, was more a challenge video and so they were each very much their own. That said I'd still love to see another. These videos are great! Maybe this time we could see what Kyde AND Eric eat for a week? Maybe done couple vlog style so it could cut between you both when you're apart for work or what have you and also give a day in the life feel? Anywho 10/10 for video as usual. Have a great weekend guys!
Eric totally smashed the competition in the "stuff I put inside me"-contest ;-) Sorry Kyde, 7-11 doesn't even come close to what Eric eats :-D Still, awesome video, very funny to watch, well done! :-)
Masaman is a Thai curry with Indian influence. 'Masaman' means 'Muslim' and the curry is called that because it originates in southern Thailand, near the Malaysian border, where there are lots of Muslims.
I used to work at a 7-11 here in Texas. You are right about the brand meaning something, but the green chili burritos are the best, especially with nacho cheese over it.
Since I've been to japan before and saw the awesome stuff they have at 7/11 I actually assumed you where eating convenience store food right from the first dinner you presented. You almost got me confused with the rice ball, but then you didn't know what kind of meat was in your own curry,and that was an obvious giveaway to cement my impression. But frankly, if I would be alone in japan...I wouldn't be cooking either, it's hardly worth the effort when it's just you alone who eats it. Great video!
***** Thanks for digging the video! I actually do cook a lot at home, but I really wanted to do this kind of video! So, maybe in the future I'll get to do a home cooked version! -Kyde
Very nice video, I always forget my own life for a couple of moments when Im watching your videos, which is good and I thank u guys for that. Anyway I dont know if u remember, but I asked u guys maybe one-two years ago if u were planning on visiting Norway(the north part), u said somewhere in the line of maybe, is that plan still on? :) And are u guys planning on having any children anytime soon? :)
Glenn Johan We do still really want to visit that part of Europe, but it's just a bit too expensive for us at the moment. Hopefully in the future! -Eric
I love nurse Jackie! I'll watch anything with Eddie Falco. I'm still suffering the loss of the sopranos. When the show ended I thought they were just taking a little break but since that James Gandolfini (RIP) has passed I know the show is never coming back!😥
Sign my petition for giving Sal Romano his own spinoff. The only signatures I have so far are mine and my dog's paw print, but you guys supporting this could really get it off the ground.
Kyde, if you like John Hamm and you have netflix I recommend Notebook of a Young Doctor. John plays a doctor in Stalinist Russia remembering his early years of practice. The younger version of the dr is played by Daniel Radcliffe.
rebecca sabet Oh my god! His name is Jon Hamm? I never looked up his name, but I always assumed it would match him so much better. Well, I am a fan and I have seen him in so much lately since the show has ended! I will check that movie out! thanks! -Kyde
I bet all the haters that said Eric's "stuff I eat for a week" was sooooo much better just hate granola for breakfast or something :P Also Japanese 7-11 is so much more awesome than the American version that even though they paid a ton of licensing fees when they started up, they became so much better and more efficient that they bought out the American company when it failed.
This was a very interesting video and now all I want to do and get me some of that kabocha! lol I wish the 7-11's here in Canada were like the ones in Japan. SO useful!
When you were showing your spaghetti I started thinking about the glorious spaghetti I had from 7-11 when I was in Japan. And lo and behold you got it from 7-11 as well! It's the best spaghetti I've had in my lifetime! P.S. Have you tried the Kari Kari Consome chips from 7-11? I believe they were right behind you in the Tues 7-11 part of the vid. Definitely recommended them. Delicious!
What you call egg plant we in UK call aubergine. Is commonly available to us and often gets used in in the Greek dish moussaka. The Indians make a pickle from aubergine which they call brinjal. Try it next time you go for an Indian meal.
Don't worry Kyde, I feel the same way about the Japanese 7-11. My mom is coming from Japan to here(California) next week. She asked me if there is anything I want her to bring, and I told her to bring 10 of those ready-to-eat tamagoyaki from 7-11. LOL
Lol, this was a fun video. I'm starting to become afraid that if I ever am able to visit Japan, I'm never gonna want to eat anywhere else other than 7-11 ... Haha XD
Kyde is so freaking awesome. Eric, you're a lucky man. You guys both are awesome. I feel like I've said that before; I'm a broken record, but it's true!
I saw the 7-11 thing coming right from the start... that ebi gratin was my favorite thing to eat when I was in Japan. And then you didn't know what the meat was in the curry. I'm also assuming that Kyde has finally learned how to edit videos? LOL
7/11 should really sponsor you guys. I really miss japanese convinience stores. Eating at 7/11 in Australia would probably give you food poisoning. I really like how you put in the twist at the end, it made the video so much more interesting. At the start I was thinking this was a bit unexciting for an eric and kyde video. Speaking of which where is Eric? On a side note massaman curry is from Thailand
you could make an eggplant omelette with those. Just flatten the eggplant, mash it a bit, then fry it with beaten eggs. And season with salt and pepper. You won't have the slimy bit, easy to cook and delicious.
I started to write this before i finished watching it. If your intention was to show how well 7-11in Japan dose at providing well balanced nicely priced meals, well done. In the USA that is not something you will find. I laugh at the difference pricing if you want a limp weirdly plastic tasting veggie tray that has 4 baby carrots and 3 pieces or celery a bit of high sugar and fat dressing shriveled radish and 3 crackers 4.99 or 500 yen. What I would love to know is do you cook for yourself? I think you all are great, but understanding culture often is about understanding how people cook at home.We see so much of you eating fast food it would be nice to see your favorite home cooked meals.
Think it's even between 7-11 and home cocking. What I was thinking was for the soup. With lots of veggies it's good with crushed tomatoes, lots spices and olive oil. Rich in taste and full of flavors. Eggplants are mysterious. before I eat them I'm like ? and after I ate them I'm like ? But mix it with other stuff and then don't think about it works. They eat it a lot in the middle-east I think. Why? hm ?.
We always buy the 7-11 products at grocery store. We at first laughed about it then realized it's kinda a "name brand" "go to brand". Random question: why is it under the skin/batter most chicken here has a kinda slimy texture?
Totally fooled! Thanks for the video. Also have you fully caught up with Game of Thrones? If you're looking for another show to watch I highly recommend Daredevil and Orange is the New Black. Fantastic character development and on Daredevil one of the best writing I've seen.
So I get what you're saying about Mad Men. It did seem like they ran out of ideas at some point. Mom loves Nurse Jackie and has watched everything. I LOVE Game of Thrones!!. May I suggest Archer, it's animated but funny as hell. And watch it from the beginning. There is the Star Wars cartoon series that came out a few years ago, and that is really good. A BBC one Call the Midwife, and an ITV one Downton Abbey. That should keep you occupied for quite a while. I love squid & shrimp chips. So what is the poster behind your head as you are eating the squid chips? Ah Japan you take 7-11 to a whole other level.
TubaBuddha I watched the first season of Archer and it just fulfills background noise for me. I really enjoyed Downton Abbey for a bit, but I drifted off. Not sure why though. I really thought the concept was great! I was really happy to see the redhead from Downton Abbey in Game of Thrones! She's amazing! "You know nothing, Jon Snow!" The poster is of the Tokyo railway system! -Kyde
as soon as I saw that chicken potato thing ,, I knew it came from 7-11. .. It was funny because I been wanting to ask you guys if you still go there for food.. and then this video popped up.
SuperZandersmom Yeah, we do! Not as often since it's not as close as our old apartment. I actually do a bit more cooking at home now since our kitchen is bigger! -Kyde
I have a habit of remembering things I should have mentioned in my main comment a day later... If you enjoy eggplant, you must try _Mirza Ghasemi_, which is a Persian dish that is awesome. It's my favourite food. Just a bucket of that and pile of pita bread and I'd be happy for days. The style I was introduced to didn't have egg in it, but often it does have one thrown in at the last minute.
Yummmy, also kashke bademjan is a very nice and yummy Persian eggplant dish. I'm so sure Kyde and Eric would love Persian food in general. Are you Iranian by any chance ?
TabbyAngel2 Me? No, I am a mix of various European ethnicities, I just live in a city where there are many authentic styles of cooking readily available, and also a tradition of embracing good food. The people of Montréal, Canada have always been foodies, long before anyone else was.
Ohhh that's great to learn :) I live in Ottawa so I totally know what you mean. Montreal is a great city. Glad to know a fellow Canadian is watching Kyde and Eric XD
kyde, flatten that mushy eggplant down with a fork, then break and mix an egg in a bowl(salt to taste), dip the flattened mushy eggplant on the egg and fry it in a pan. A few minutes on both sides and you just made yourself an eggplant torta. Yummy and goes great with soy sauce.
The curry totally blew your spot up! I guess I'd know a 7-11 curry anywhere lol. Also - Nurse Jackie - are you kidding me with the drama on that show? I've also watched from the beginning and am into that hot mess. Although clean Jackie is a bit boring. Loved this vid, and all the sneakiness! Go Kyde!
Pretzelcrumbs Yeah, clean Jackie is boring! This last season was a bit of a snooze fest! I think it might have gone on one season too long. Glad you enjoyed the video! -Kyde
There's definitely a hierarchy of konbini foods. 7/11 is probably tops, but Lawson is all right. I'm a little surprised how many basic items (i.e. not pre-made meals) you get from 7/11, though--aren't konbini prices higher than what's at the grocery store? Or is it just inconvenient to go that far out of the way?
Jim Sullivan Usually the supermarket is out of the way, so it losses a bit of convenience. Supermarkets do offer pre-made meals but they are similarly priced, so you aren't saving any for going the extra mile. So, convenience stores really are convenient! -Kyde
I really miss 7-11 in Japan. Food was super yummy and easy! I also liked the fact I could buy alcohol at the same time -- made late night visits all the better. The convenience stores here in Canada are so sad in comparison. :c (Hope you're enjoying Game of Thrones!)
