7-11 Finds

Before I came to Bangkok, I thought 7-11 was as American as apple pie. I even bought a cherry Slurpee as my last taste of the States before my flight out of New York.

It turns out I was wrong. 7-11 is actually as Thai as a curry-filled bun, which are lined up in little steaming cases like taquitos in American branches. Branches are everywhere here, and the city has made the franchise its own.

To date, my two most intriguing Thai 7-11 finds are as follows:

1. Pork Bun-Flavored Potato Chips

Verdict: Gross. The first bite is interesting; the second bite makes you ill; and the pork-powder stays on your fingers through several washings. They are 35 baht ($1.11), two for 70 baht ($1.90), but you should never, ever get two.

2. Corn Yogurt

Verdict: My lactose-intolerance saved me from trying this, but at 13 baht (40 cents), it can't be a huge waste.

In case you are wondering, you can get Slurpees here, too.