Australian fans of Japanese convenience store culture have a major new reason to celebrate. The highly-anticipated Coolish, a drinkable ice cream adored in Japan, has officially landed in 7-Eleven Australia stores, sending food enthusiasts into a frenzy.
A Taste of Japan Down Under
For years, Australian travellers returning from Japan have begged for the introduction of popular Japanese snacks locally. 7-Eleven Australia has gradually answered these calls, bringing over cult favourites like onigiri and matcha KitKats. Now, Coolish joins the lineup, offering a unique frozen dessert experience. Priced at $3.50, the resealable pouch has a smooth, slushy-like consistency and is best enjoyed semi-defrosted. It arrives in three initial flavours: vanilla, lemonade, and chocolate.
Social Media Buzz and First Impressions
Aussie customer Zara sparked excitement by sharing the launch on social media. In her video review, she noted the product was more frozen than its Japanese counterpart but confirmed the taste was authentic. "It tastes exactly how it does in Japan," she said after trying the vanilla. She was particularly impressed with the lemonade flavour, comparing it to a popular fast-food slushy and declaring it her favourite. The chocolate variant also received high praise.
Food reviewer Russ Eats also gave a glowing assessment, rating the lemonade Coolish a near-perfect nine out of 10 and comparing its taste to the iconic Calippo ice lolly.
A Welcome Addition for Nostalgic Foodies
The launch has been met with overwhelming positivity online. Many comments reflect a sense of nostalgia and excitement from those who discovered the treat abroad. One social media user exclaimed, "Massive in Japan, I had one every single day. So excited they're finally in Australia." Another simply called the news "life-changing information." The successful introduction of Coolish has led to speculation that more Japanese products could be on their way to Australian shelves, further expanding the local convenience store snack scene.
