1. Matcha Truffle Chocolates

7 Eleven may be a humble convenience store, but it doesn't mean culinary innovations don't happen there. In a delightful case of East meets West, matcha is paired with truffle, yielding an interesting interplay of tastes and textures. Take a deep breath to savor the aroma of matcha and sink into the sweet comfort of the full-bodied truffle chocolates. It's just the extra oomph to add to your vacation.

2. Wasabi Mentaiko

Fukuoka is famous for its mentaiko—a spicy cod roe delicacy. For those of you wishing to buy some as souvenirs, sifting through the numerous options in the food hall can be overwhelming. But since I enjoy a kick to my taste buds, the decision was easy: mentaiko laced with wasabi!

Indulge yourself in this culinary delight by generously topping your rice with it. Just as spring onions pair nicely with the mentaiko, the spicy wasabi harmonizes with the umami-boosting cod roe. It's a feast for the palate as much as it is for the eyes. Revel in its lip-smacking savory taste. Your discerning taste buds will thank you for delighting them with such nuanced flavors.

3. Foie Gras sushi

Whoever thought of foie gras sushi is a genius? The tender foie gras provides a nuanced contrast to the high-quality grainy Japanese rice, flooding your taste buds with wave after wave of exquisite sweetness. You wouldn’t want to chomp on it; instead, you will savour every single bite, hoping that the sweetness will linger in your mouth. It’s a sublime East-meets-Western creation!