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Onigiri (Rice Ball)
おにぎり
“Japan's everyday comfort, wrapped in rice.”
A comforting handheld rice ball, typically with a savory filling, often wrapped in a crisp seaweed blanket.
- Portable
- Iconic Comfort Food
- Budget Friendly
The Inside Scoop
Did you know?
Onigiri is the ultimate Japanese soul food. It's like a hug from a Japanese grandmother, but in rice form. Whether you grab one from a convenience store at 2 AM or enjoy it on a mountaintop, it's the perfect companion.
How to eat
- 1Hold it with clean hands — onigiri is meant to be eaten by hand.
- 2Take small bites and rotate as you go so the filling stays balanced.
- 3If it has a store wrapper, open the numbered tabs (1→2→3) in order to keep the seaweed crisp.
- 4Bite through the nori (seaweed) if present — it adds a crisp, savory edge.