Stopped in around noon on a Friday and was genuinely surprised to find the fan tuan still in stock. From what I understand they sell out regularly so consider that a win. And wow, it was worth every bit of the hype. The fan tuan was stuffed with youtiao, pork floss, pork, egg and pickled mustard greens and every bite was incredible. The rice to filling ratio was spot on and it was substantial enough to be a full meal on its own. The crunch from the youtiao really takes it to another level. Service was just as good as the food. Emily Tung, the owner, is warm, personable and genuinely funny. The kind of person that makes you want to come back just to chat. Will absolutely be back for more fan tuan! read more

Konbini - Fan tuan - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

4/5: The Sesame cups are a nice variation of peanut butter cups. 3/5: The Fan Tuan Taiwanese breakfast burrito is worth trying once. The rice covering it is purple sticky rice, and the rice is not deep fried to make it stiff; it's not like the fried "rice buns" used in Koja kitchen sandwiches. Which means these burritos tend to fall apart; you need to constantly remold it in the plastic wrap as you eat it. The filling is OK. read more

Konbini - Fan Tuan Taiwanese burrito - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Such a cute store inspired by Japanese convenience stores! It's cozy inside and they have a a few tables out door for seating. They have a selection of Asian snacks, premium condiments, and great on the go food. The fantuan was amazing!! Stuffed with youtiao, pork floss, pork, egg and pickled mustard greens, it was so good. The rice to filling ratio was perfect! Big enough for a whole meal. The onigiri are great too. A bit on the expensive side but the ingredients are premium and the combinations are creative and unique. I enjoyed the local dungeness crab and salted egg mayo, the rock cod with chili crisp mayo. I want to come back for a bento box! read more

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Owner Emily Tung made quite a career switch from microbiologist to convenience store entrepreneur, and her new venture in the former Humphry Slocombe space on Harrison shows solid promise. After a couple of failed attempts, I finally made it before their 2PM closing time. I have to admit I was initially disappointed that only two onigiri were left in her basket. I chose the $7 Fig Onigiri and promptly took it to one of her outdoor tables to devour it. As someone who prays at the altar of Family Mart, Lawson's and 7-Eleven, I should disclose that I'm very picky about my onigiri. She found the right consistency in her rice, avoiding the gooey stickiness of lesser rice balls and finding the right tender crisp with her nori (seaweed). The fresh fig filling was tasty and not overly sweet. I thought I might've tasted some of her housemade bacon jam in there as well (Photo 9). That was the only specialty of hers I could try. Apparently you have to come in the morning to try the Fan Tuan, her signature Taiwanese breakfast burrito with purple sticky rice and pork shoulder carnitas. The shop is open until 4PM on Saturdays when she offers specialty bento boxes. On the shelves were snacks like Pockys on one side and various Asian sauces on the other. A return visit is inevitable. I just need to get my butt over here earlier and on the right day. It's open from Wed to Sat only. FOOD - 4 stars...exceptional onigiri...I need to try her other specialties AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...no trace of Humphry here...clean, minimal space SERVICE - 4 stars...cordial TOTAL - 4 stars...shows the promise of things to come RELATED - Exploring the Mission? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/y17UGnMZ3U read more

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My first fan tuan was in Monterey Park a year ago and I had been searching for them in the Bay Area since. The universe answered my prayers when I heard about the fan tuans at Konbini. (Though I just found out the Taiwanese restaurant near my first apartment in the city called them sticky rice rolls lol). And it was delicious! Every bite was perfect in taste and texture: umami, salty, crunchy, sweet, chewy, and more. And it is very filling. I didn't eat for most of the day, and ended up having fruit for dinner. I also tried their onigiri with avocado and garlic confit. The avocado was fresh and the garlic confit added a depth of savory flavor. It reminded me of something my roommate made in college when I studied in England. I lived in an area that did not have a lot of Asian restaurants nor groceries. But my roommate was missing sushi, and he found a place that sold nori and rice wine vinegar. He made sushi rice and scrambled egg, rolled them in nori with avocado and sun dried tomatoes. It was really good, and this onigiri definitely gave me a Ratatouille moment. Now getting back to Konbini lol, they also sell bentos, snacks, and some Asian pantry items. I saw coriander Doritos, and my bestie LOVES cilantro. So naturally I got her a bag. Even though she eats really healthy, she makes an exception for these because she loved them! I haven't seen them anywhere else, so now it'll be standard procedure for me to get them there whenever I know I'll visit her. I also got a bag of black sesame chex mix, and they were addicting. They were nutty and not too sweet. It's a small store, but there's a good amount of counter seats and a few tables outside if you choose to eat there. And it's very clean and organized. Service has been friendly and welcoming. And if you'll allow me to stand on my soap box this last time.. We live in a time and place where small business are experiencing a lot of challenges. A David and Goliath level of challenges if you will. An awkward situation here or there shouldn't be taken personally nor be a deterrent. A little patience and empathy can go a long way when interacting with anyone. Anyways, thanks for indulging me if you made it this far. Check out their insta for updates on their hot foods and other events. read more

Konbini - Fan Tuan - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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San Francisco is a diverse city and one neighborhood where you will find almost any type of food would be in the Mission District. Being born and raised in the Mission you always have many different convenient stores throughout the District. Most of the convenient stores carry fruits and vegetables and some just have mostly liquor. There a convenient store which sells mostly Japanese goods along with salmon musubi and matcha for Don Juan de la Matcha located at Harrison street between 23rd and 24th street and it is called Konbini. On a hot Spring sunny day in the Mission District stroll I landed at Konbini. You don't have to go to Japantown to find some Japanese products because you can find it at Konbini on Harrison street. They have curated treats from the land of the rising sun also known as Japan. They also have great chips available from Asian along with great drinks. I had their strawberry matcha and it was smooth and tasty. I also had their salmon and egg musubi and it was soft and delicious.You will also find the viral Fan Tuan which they also sometimes have is the purple rice Fan Tuan in the morning. They go quick and it's on the first come and first serve basis. Konbini isn't horsing around and it's not an one trick pony because it has breakfast and lunch treats for people of all ages. Go a few blocks on 24th street where Sean Penn shot the San Francisco classic "Crackers movie "there is a hidden gem like a diamond and a "ruby"they have berry good matcha for Don Juan de la matcha because it went down so "smoothly" and they have tasty salmon and egg "musubi" Go on a Mission stroll with "Don Juan "and find a purple rice treat from China and "Taiwan "come early and grab them before they are "gone"what I am referring to is the only place in SF to sell the purple rice "Fan Tuan" read more

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Salted egg and dungeness crab onigiri??? How awesome is that!!! Progressive offering on Asian classics, from onigiri, to fantuan, to elevated small batch soy sauce and seasonings... this can only exist in SF read more

Konbini - Dungeness crab salted egg onigiri - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food here is awesome! The salmon bento got me hooked on this place. The salmon was so incredibly tender, nothing like I've ever tasted. You can taste the quality of the ingredients & the care that went into making the meal. I also got the fantuan which normally don't order because most places tend to be dry but this one is exceptional. I love how there is a thin layer of rice and stuffed with ingredients. It really changes the experience. Highly recommended. read more

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4.5 STARS The hottest new trend in the US: Konbini. Japanese-style convenience stores selling fresh, higher quality food options like onigiri and egg sandos. A far cry from gas station food with shriveled schlongs rotating on the "grill" for hours. In late March 2026, Konbini opened in The Mission at the former Humphrey's location. They have an array of Japanese snacks, condiments, creative onigiri (available every day), and bentos (Friday & Saturday). No sandos at this time. A lot of their items are small batched and made by small businesses. For drinks, they have strawberry matcha latte and blood orange spritzer. Most things don't have prices. M Y P I C K S * Smoked Salmon & Egg Musubi ($9 x2) Tasty smoked salmon with a soft layer of egg. The rice is properly cooked but unseasoned. Wished there was a dipping sauce to bring everything together. Nori is wrapped in plastic so it stays crisp. * Strawberry Matcha Latte - Bold and creamy with a natural sweetness from the strawberry puree. * Pocky - Durian - White Chocolate w/ coconut, crushed cashews * Spicy Shrimp Crackers Total: $38.XX Service was very welcoming and gracious with the staff bringing treats out for TT and Biscotti (there's a water bowl for dogs). The store is minimalist and organized with a beautiful jade tiling. Window counter seats and two tables outside. Restroom available. Overall, Konbini is a cute addition to The Mission. I'm looking forward to see what else they have in store in the coming months! read more

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I'd heard about fan tuan long time ago but never had the chance to try it since the only place I knew had it was farther down in South Bay. Now that it's much popular I'm gad to see it more available in different areas. The one I tried had a nice mix of ingredients. You have textures from the fried crunchy dough and chewy sricky rice. Flavors come from the pickled veggies and pork floss. Egg and a sweet/savory sausage make it more of a filling bite. Total was about $15 for one; the size is kind of small if you compare it to a burrito but would have to consider that it's fresh made with a bunch of ingredients and is the only spot in the area that makes it right now. Service was friendly, they helped me to cut the fan tuan in half. Interior is small but cute, very Japanese convenience store vibes with window seating. read more

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I liked their egg musubi and pork floss, unique flavors and look. Service is inpersonal but quick. We found this place just by walking by and will come back if we're in the area. Hopefully service will be friendlier and will try other things. read more

Interior is very pretty, I love the green tile and the lighting. Very spacious. They have snacks seasonings chili oil home stuff etc available for sale I think the menu rotates? We came to try the fantuan. Fantuan- 5/5 ($15 I think) really good, the donut inside really crispy. I liked the fillings and the rice was warm. All onigiris were sitting out on a table for you to grab, prices are not marked individually but there is a sign next to them saying it varies from $5-$15 each. Salted egg Mayo & Dungeness crab onigiri - 2/5 ($15...I know. But it's real fresh crab) Can taste the fresh crab but couldn't taste any salted egg mayo Blue Oyster Mushroom Tempura - 3/5 ($5) my favorite out of the onigiri options. There was a citrus shredded through the rice which was nice. But I think there was no sauce inside, so was a little dry Bluefin tuna, spring onion, soy sauce - 2/5 ($15 but I know it's bluefin tuna) tuna tasted fresh but again lacking in flavor and really plain.. A few drink options. I think on the menu there were about 3 or 4? Two matcha options, I think a sparkling drink, and I can't remember if there was 1 more. I was disappointed they didn't offer more drink options.. like a small fridge with bottled options maybe? Customer service just ok, the person working was a little awkward. I don't think I'd be back, but worth a try for the fantuan if it's available & you're in the area read more

The owner is so friendly. I was fortunate to get the last fan tuan they had today! Also got sichuan peanuts. Lovely addition to the neighborhood. Definitely planning to be back. read more

As a born and raised Mission native, I love seeing this old Humphry Slocombe spot alive again. Konbini is so cute, and the avocado onigiri is AMAZIIING! The owner Emily is incredibly welcoming. I can't wait to come back and try more things!! Fellow locals, let's give this small business a warm welcome and a real chance. They deserve all the love! read more

Tastes like a savory Twix! Very kind owners and a smoothly run establishment, even early in the day. Great experience overall!

Konbini is my new go to for picking up food for casual get togethers at my home. My guests love the onigiri and so does my 6 year old son! The texture of the rice is perfect. I'm vegetarian so I love their flavorful avocado onigiri. They also have unique snacks and condiments. I bought some great sambal and my son loves their wide variety of Pocky. They host pop ups as well, like shaved ice. Konbini is just what the neighborhood needed! read more

Excellent onigiri. Oddly, a few years ago, onigiri were hard to find in San Francisco, outside of Japantown (where Kissaten serves the very best ones in the city!). Rainbow introduced them a year or so ago, but recently changed their supplier, and now they appear to be full of artificial colors (and flavors), and they no longer offer my favorite filling, natto. Then came Tadaima, on 20th Street, and DoReMi on 19th - both pretty standard fare in traditional flavors (after natto, ume would be my next choice). Konbini offers the traditional shape (triangular), the standard nori wrapper, and the cellophane sleeve that protects the nori, and slides off effortlessly when you are ready to eat. Where Konbini stands out from the pack is in the delicious creativity of the fillings - I have had the avocado and the mushroom so far - both were wonderful, and with about three times the amount of filling as is "traditional", making these onigiri almost like little rice sandwiches. I can't wait to try the other flavors (which seem to change every day), as well as the other items that pop up on the menu regularly. read more

Delicious bento boxes and onigiri, and the owner Emily is so friendly and welcoming. Great (and addictive) Asian snacks, too! Highly recommended. read more

A lovely new addition to the neighborhood - we had two delicious onigiri - 1) fresh anchovy tempura and 2) avocado. They don't lead with this but I was so happy to learn that everything on their menu is gluten free, including the tempura! We also picked up a couple of pantry items - crunchy salmon skin, granola, and mochi. We can't wait to go back and try more. read more