The second installment of FamilyMart’s “Ryuji’s Ultimate Recipes” series, supervised by the immensely popular social media culinary researcher Ryuji, will be released at FamilyMart stores nationwide in Japan starting Tuesday, November 4, 2025. This marks the return of a collaboration that was a massive hit last year, selling over 4.3 million units. This time, in addition to renewed popular items, the luxurious lineup of eight products includes new categories like soups, Chinese steamed buns, and frozen pasta.
Over 11 Million Social Media Followers! Who is Culinary Researcher Ryuji?
Ryuji is a culinary researcher who has captivated a large fanbase with recipes based on the concept of being “easy, incredibly fast, and delicious.” His YouTube channel, “Culinary Researcher Ryuji’s Buzz Recipes,” has over 5.4 million subscribers, and his total social media following exceeds 11 million. His influence is immense; books compiling his recipes have won the “Recipe Book of the Year Award” twice, making him a significant figure in modern food culture. The previous collaboration between Ryuji and FamilyMart was an unprecedented success, selling more than 4.3 million items.
“Uncompromisingly Delicious!” Introducing All 8 Carefully Crafted Products
This second series is a lineup of creations that Ryuji himself confidently describes as “uncompromisingly delicious!” It is said that during development, there were many rigorous exchanges of opinion stemming from Ryuji’s strong commitment to “not compromising on taste.” Let’s take a look at each of the eight highly anticipated products that resulted from this process.
Ryuji’s Ultimate Recipe: Pepper Bacon Fried Rice Ball
This updated version of last year’s popular rice ball is a commercialization of an arranged recipe Ryuji shared on social media. By stir-frying it with a garlic mayonnaise sauce, it achieves a savory and appetizing aroma. The price is 199 yen (214 yen with tax).
Ryuji’s Ultimate Recipe: Spice-Infused! Fried Chicken Bento
This aromatic bento features fried chicken seasoned with multiple spices like “nutmeg, cumin, and allspice,” and is then sprinkled with more “Sichuan pepper, black pepper, and others.” A nice touch is the separate packet of “black pepper” that allows you to adjust the spice level to your liking. The price is 598 yen (645 yen with tax).
Ryuji’s Ultimate Recipe: Tomato Cream Pasta
This pasta is characterized by the umami of seafood and the flavor of oregano. In addition to shrimp and spinach, a cheese topping adds to its richness. It’s a dish where you can easily enjoy an authentic taste. The price is 554 yen (598 yen with tax).
Ryuji’s Ultimate Recipe: Shanghai-Style Yakisoba
Last year’s popular “Shanghai-Style Yakisoba” is back and even more delicious. By revising the soy sauce blend and newly adding XO sauce, it has enhanced umami, richness, and a more profound flavor. The price is 510 yen (550 yen with tax).
Ryuji’s Ultimate Recipe: Green Onion Salt Chicken & Salt-Dressed Cabbage
Tender chicken breast is paired with a refreshing yet addictive green onion, salt, and lemon sauce seasoned with sesame oil and black pepper. The accompanying salt-dressed cabbage provides a pleasant textural accent. The price is 323 yen (348 yen with tax).
Ryuji’s Ultimate Recipe: Garlic Soy Sauce Soup
This is a new product with such a distinct character that Ryuji himself commented, “I didn’t think FamilyMart would agree to release this.” It’s a soy sauce-based soup with a fragrant garlic flavor, containing pork, tofu, and vegetables, making it quite satisfying. It’s also recommended to enjoy it with a rice ball. The price is 369 yen (398 yen with tax).
Ryuji’s Ultimate Recipe: Mentaiko Pasta
This frozen pasta is a fusion of Japanese and Western styles, with the richness of butter and the aroma of garlic stimulating the appetite. Ryuji mentioned he aimed for “a taste that can only be achieved with frozen pasta,” allowing you to easily experience the flavor of a specialty restaurant. The price is 368 yen (397 yen with tax).
Ryuji’s Ultimate Recipe: Braised Pork Bun
The item in this lineup that Ryuji proudly calls his “masterpiece!” is this braised pork bun. After numerous trials, the slow-cooked pork belly is less sweet and features a flavor enhanced with soy sauce and ginger. It pairs perfectly with the moist, fluffy bun. The price is 232 yen (250 yen with tax).
“About 100 Times the Quality of the Last One”
Regarding this collaboration, Ryuji commented, “The last one was also very well-received, but through the development process, I learned a lot about convenience store food myself. My palate has become more refined than it was a year ago, so the hurdles I set for FamilyMart were even higher than last time, but they surpassed my imagination and delivered a quality that feels about 100 times better.” The product lineup, completed after uncompromising exchanges with the development team, is said to have a flavor that will make you want to eat it again and again.
Enjoy authentic flavors with ease with this second collaboration filled with the passion of Ryuji and FamilyMart. It launches on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at FamilyMart stores all across Japan. If you have the chance to visit Japan, why not try these special, limited-time flavors?
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