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The Tamago Sando Arrives in America

American foodies can now experience the much-hyped Japanese-style egg salad sandwich, the Tamago Sando, as 7-Eleven expands its availability in the U.S. This move is part of the convenience store giant's strategy to enhance its ready-to-eat food offerings. The sandwich is known for two key components: Shokupan, an exceptionally soft milk bread, and a rich, creamy egg salad made with Kewpie mayonnaise. Kewpie mayo is described as more savory and yolk-heavy than typical American mayonnaise. Early feedback from a reporter described the viral sandwich as "pretty delicious."

The Taste Test Debate

Fred conducted a live taste test of the popular sandwich. Fred and Doug had positive reactions, praising the fluffy, smooth texture of the Shokupan bread and the egg salad's smooth consistency, which they found superior to typical, stale convenience store fare.

However, Jamie offered a dissenting opinion. While acknowledging the bread was soft, she found the egg salad itself to be "gooey," "bland,"

7-Eleven's Tamago Sando: A Viral Sensation Gets Mixed Reviews