Fresh and fruity but expensive for the size

Dole Acai Bowl

Brand: Dole

Price: 497 yen

Place of purchase: 7-11

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Acai bowls are relatively easy to come across in my home country, and when I lived in Tokyo for several years there were quite a few cafes where I could get my fix. They're not all that common out here in Niigata, though, so I was excited to see this offering from Dole at 7-11 this week! It comes frozen, and you just defrost it for about 30 seconds in the microwave before it's ready to consume -- so a relatively quick preparation time! It comes with some chopped fruit (strawberries, banana, blueberries) and a little packet of granola to add on the top for some extra crunchy texture.

The big downside with this is the price -- I don't think acai bowls are ever very cheap, but this one is smaller than what you'd get from a cafe, and it still costs basically 500 yen. I can make a yogurt bowl at home for about half that, and yes, yogurt and acai aren't the same thing, but they're still super satisfying. Even though I greatly enjoyed this, I don't think I'd purchase it more than this once and that's primarily based on the price. Still, it's worth giving it a try if you're an acai fan and you're looking for an accessible option. Happy eating, and enjoy!