What to know<\/p>\n
The Japanese 7-Eleven Tamago Sando Egg Salad Sandwich will be available in Canada starting March 4 at 7-Eleven stores.<\/p>\n
The sandwich features cage-free eggs, Japanese Kewpie mayo, and soft shokupan (milk bread.)<\/p>\n
Canadian fans have long sought out the sandwich while travelling in Japan and have been calling for it to come here for years.<\/p>\n
\u200bPeople are excited that the viral Japanese 7-Eleven sandwiches are about to hit Canadian shelves.\u00a0<\/p>\n
On Thursday, 7-Eleven announced the Canadian launch of its Tamago Sando Egg Salad Sandwich, a staple that has captivated foodies online and inspired countless dupes<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Canadian version stays true to its origins, made with cage-free eggs, authentic Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise, and fluffy shokupan (milk bread).<\/p>\n Why all the fuss? The sandwich\u2019s creamy, umami-rich egg filling and pillowy bread have earned international praise\u2014including from the late Anthony Bourdain, who called them \u201cpillows of love.\u201d Canadian travellers, too, have long posted about their obsession with the sandwich, wishing it would make its way to Canada.<\/p>\n @keepitunfiltered<\/a> 7-11 Canada: take notes \ud83d\udcdd Would you try that sandwich?\ud83e\udd5a #canada<\/a> #bc<\/a> #tokyo<\/a> #canadian<\/a> #tourist<\/a> #tourism<\/a> #local<\/a> #711<\/a> #sando<\/a> #explore<\/a> #eggsalad<\/a> #japan<\/a> #vancouver<\/a> \u266c Cozy Day (Lofi) \u2013 The Machinist Beats<\/a> <\/p>\n \u200bUnder that same post, a TikTok user commented, \u201c\u200b\u200bOmg look Soo good.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Another said, \u201cCanada needs cheap food like this.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n This item became so popular that last June, the Japan National Tourism Office in Toronto announced that 580,000 Canadians visited Japan in 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n But the wait is over, and Canadians don\u2019t need to grab their passports to try the item, because 7-Eleven Canada is launching the egg sandwich nationwide on March 4.\u00a0<\/p>\n So far, Canadians have mixed feelings.\u00a0<\/p>\n Some Instagram users are bursting with excitement.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cYummy,\u201d one person commented.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m gonna camp out! Woooot,\u201d another cheered.<\/p>\n But some disagreed. \u201cNot the same gang,\u201d one argued.<\/p>\n 7-Eleven has yet to release the price of the sandwiches, but according to media reports, it will be listed for around $5.<\/p>\n