5 Microwave Meals from 7-Eleven that Are Just as Delicious as Restaurant Dishes!

Although street food in Thailand is amazing, it’s still not as convenient as the 7-Eleven! The variety of microwaveable meals in their frozen section is so vast it can be overwhelming. The prices are cheap, and the flavors rival those cooked by restaurant chefs. So, when traveling in Thailand, don’t forget to drop by for a quick, satisfying meal! Here are 5 recommended options:

1 | Thai Fried Egg with Rice

Thai fried eggs are as common in Thailand as our scrambled eggs. It’s a staple home-cooked meal.

Thai fried egg with rice (ข้าวไข่เจียว) includes an essential seasoning – fish sauce (which has a salty taste, and Thai people use it instead of salt) that makes the dish even more flavorful.

This lunch box includes fried egg with shrimp, diced tomatoes, ham, sweet peppers, and green onions for a more balanced and nutritious meal.

Recommendation Rating: ★★★☆

Price: 40 THB

2 | Grilled Chicken with Sticky Rice

Grilled chicken with sticky rice (ข้าวเหนี่ยวไก่ย่าง) is a dish from Northern and Northeastern Thailand. The locals love sticky rice, and grilled chicken is the perfect pairing with it.

The grilled chicken in this lunch box is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, with a small compartment of special dipping sauce. Dip the chicken in the sauce, then take a bite of the chewy sticky rice—perfection!

Recommendation Rating: ★★★★☆

Price: 37 THB

3 | Garlic Chicken with Rice

Garlic chicken (ข้าวไก่กระเทียม+ไข่เจียว) is a common dish on Thai tables, so it also appears in lunch boxes.

This lunch box includes not only garlic chicken but also a fluffy fried egg.

Opening the box, the delightful aroma of garlic fills the air, making your mouth water. Crispy garlic bits combined with tender chicken and hot, fragrant rice—who wouldn’t be tempted?

Recommendation Rating: ★★★★

Price: 45 THB

4 | Panang Curry Pork with Rice

Panang Curry Pork with Rice (ข้าวพะแนงหมู) is a Southern Thai dish similar to red and green curries. Panang curry also includes coconut milk, but it uses a wider variety of spices, giving it a slightly sweeter flavor.

Common types of Panang curry include beef, chicken, and pork.

This 7-Eleven version of Panang Curry Pork with Rice also includes a fluffy fried egg, making it a rich and flavorful meal that’s perfect for pairing with rice.

Recommendation Rating: ★★★★

Price: 40 THB

5 | Stir-fried Pork with Holy Basil and Rice

For Thais, “Stir-fried Pork with Holy Basil” (ข้าวกะเพราหมู) is a national dish. Holy basil is a fragrant herb with dozens of varieties, and it's commonly used in Thai cooking. It's more impactful and flavorful than other types of basil, and it has many ways to be used.

This lunch box features large pieces of minced pork, stir-fried with chopped holy basil, resulting in a spicy and salty dish with rich layers of flavor. It’s so delicious and goes perfectly with rice.

Besides pork, you can also choose versions with chicken or shrimp.

Recommendation Rating: ★★★★★

Price: 35 THB