This Hidden Longmont Store Has Authentic Japanese Snacks

I got a rice cooker for Christmas, and ever since, I have been on an Asian food kick and making dishes that I have always wanted to try, or exploring something new and exciting. I'm not sure why, but the rice cooker was the catalyst for this culinary adventure.

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My wife and I are planning a trip to Japan in the next few years, so we have been doing what any millennial would do before a trip: binge-watching hours of travel videos about Japan on YouTube. One of the food items that keeps coming up in many of these videos is the egg salad sandwiches from 7-Eleven in Japan.

The Search for Japanese Milk Bread in Northern Colorado

Naturally, I had to try them. I mean, we're not going to be taking our trip for at least a year, and I have the attention span of a gnat, so I might as well see what the hype is about. I had all of the ingredients, except one. The milk bread. Where was I going to get Japanese-style milk bread in Northern Colorado?

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Well, it turns out, there is a place to get all of your favorite Japanese items in Northern Colorado. Kawaii Konbini is a Japanese-style convenience store located in the heart of Longmont, and it is certainly a stop you need to make if you are looking for your favorite Japanese food items.

What You Can Find at Kawaii Konbini

Ramen, soy sauces, sweet treats, and even Japanese-style milk bread. The best part is that Kawaii Konbini serves made-to-order Onigiri, a triangular rice ball with tasty ingredients at the konbini from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until they run out. Take a look inside Longmont's Kawaii Konbini

Kawaii Konbini is located at 195 South Main St in Longmont. Want to find out more before you go? Visit Kawaii Konbini on Instagram.