AIMentaiko Onigiri (Spicy Cod Roe)
明太子おにぎり
“A spicy little kick from Fukuoka, wrapped in rice.”
Tarako (cod roe) marinated in chili pepper, giving it a salty, peppery heat — a boldly flavored filling hidden inside a rice ball.
- Spicy
- Hakata Specialty
- Bold Flavor
- Sweetness
- 0 out of 5
- Spiciness
- 3 out of 5
- Richness
- 3 out of 5
- Adventure
- 3 out of 5
The Inside Scoop
Did you know?
Mentaiko hails from Fukuoka (Hakata), where it's practically a religion. The city even has multiple mentaiko factory museums you can visit. It's the kind of spicy that sneaks up on you — gentle at first, then warmly persistent.