Hong Kong, 21 October 2026 — Convenience-store giant 7-Eleven has teamed up again with celebrated Taiwanese hot-pot restaurant Ching Hua Jiao (青花驕) to launch a 15-item collection of Sichuan-style numbing-spicy snacks, meals, and drinks at all 7-Eleven outlets and its hot-food counters, 7仔食檔, starting 7:00 AM today. Prices begin at HK$12, making the fiery flavours of a renowned restaurant table accessible to anyone on the go.
A Second Helping of the Hottest Collaboration
After the success of their first joint venture, the 2026 return brings a broader menu. The partnership merges 7-Eleven’s private label 7-SELECT with Ching Hua Jiao’s signature “má-là” seasoning — a complex blend of Sichuan peppercorns and chillies that delivers a tingling numbness followed by a deep, savoury heat.
“We wanted to bottle the essence of the restaurant experience,” said a 7-Eleven spokesperson. “Every item, from the bao to the beef brisket, carries the same spice profile you’d find at our Taiwan branches.”
Six Limited-Time Light Meals
The new 7-SELECT lineup focuses on grab-and-go convenience without sacrificing authenticity:
- Green Sichuan Pepper Tuna Bun — soft bread filled with tuna tossed in a citrusy, numbing dressing
- Green Sichuan Pepper Beef Tripe — a classic hot-pot offal dish, ready to eat cold
- Numbing-Spicy Chicken Thigh — whole deboned thigh, brined and spiced
- Upgraded Green Sichuan Pepper Chicken Cutlet Sandwich — double chicken fillet with a crisp chilli crunch
- Hot Wrap — tortilla filled with chicken, cucumber, and Ching Hua Jiao’s secret sauce
- Korean-style Gimbap — a fusion roll finished with a drizzle of chilli oil
Five New Sides and Snacks
For those who prefer to graze, 7-Eleven introduces:
- Spicy Marinated Soft-Boiled Egg — soy-braised with a jammy yolk
- Ching Hua Jiao Hot-Pot Snack Pack — a portable take on the restaurant’s famous pot
- Chilli-Spiced Peanuts — roasted for extra crunch
- Spicy Dried Tofu — chewy, layered, and packed with five-spice aroma
- Sichuan Pepper Beef Jerky — sweet, smoky, and genuinely tingly
7仔食檔: Fresh-Cooked Hot Dishes
The convenience chain’s in-store food counter adds four made-to-order items designed for lunch or dinner:
- Green Sichuan Pepper Noodles (撈麵) — choose regular wheat noodles or bamboo noodles (竹昇麵), tossed with chilli oil, minced pork, and spring onions
- Green Sichuan Pepper Chicken Cutlet — pan-fried thigh fillet served with a spicy salt rub
- Green Sichuan Pepper Beef Pancake (餡餅) — a pan-seared pastry stuffed with juicy beef and peppercorn oil
- Iced Lemon Sour Plum Juice (凍檸檬酸梅汁) — the recommended pairing; its tart, smoky-sweet profile cuts through the heat
“The sour plum drink is a classic Taiwanese hot-pot companion,” the spokesperson added. “It resets your palate between bites.”
Availability and Pricing
- Launch date: 21 October 2026, from 7:00 AM until further notice
- Locations: All 7-Eleven stores and 7仔食檔 counters (selected items available only at larger outlets)
- Price range: Starts at HK$12; individual items vary by branch
Ching Hua Jiao fans and spice seekers should act quickly — similar collaborations in past years sold out within weeks.
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