Best Rice Balls Specialty Stores in Tokyo


2019.11.28

NAVITIME TRAVEL EDITOR

Best Rice Balls Specialty Stores

"Onigiri"(rice balls) are a fast food normally found in Japanese convenience stores, they are compact and easily consumed but nonetheless satisfying, and come very cheaply priced at around 100 yen each. Made from Japanese sweet rice, crisp savory nori (seaweed) and ingredients such as “Tuna Mayo”, “Ikura” (salmon eggs), “Shake” (salmon) and “Mentaiko” (pollock roe), onigiri come in a variety of flavours, and are filling enough for any tourist's stomach. In this article, we will introduce seven onigiri shops that sell amazingly delicious onigiri varieties that can't be found at convenience stores or department stores.

  • 01

    The Michelin rated Onigiri Asakusa Yadoroku

    "Onigiri Asakusa Yadaroku" is located behind Senso-ji Temple’s main hall and along Kototoi-dori,and is the only onigiri shop listed in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2019 (Le Guide Michelin Tokyo). The small shop is popular with international tourists, has a warm Japanese atmosphere and sells traditional onigiri that take full advantage of the deliciousness of their ingredients. The onigiri are freshly made upon ordering from carefully selected, high-quality rice and seeds. The shop’s onigiri form a simple yet exquisite blend where the sweetness of the rice remains apparent in combination with ingredients from all over Japan and Edomae seaweed.

    Onigiri Asakusa Yadoroku

    Onigiri Asakusa Yadoroku

    Onigiri Asakusa Yadoroku

    Onigiri Asakusa Yadoroku

    Onigiri Asakusa Yadoroku

    Onigiri Asakusa Yadoroku

    宿六 浅草
    place
    東京都台東区浅草3-9-10
    phone
    0338741615
    info
    URL:http://onigiriyadoroku.com/
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  • 02

    Meguro Onigily Café 

    “OnigilyCafe” is a stylish cafe, delivery and take-out onigiri shop which is located just 4 minutes from Nakameguro Station, along Yamate-dori and passing through the intersection with Komazawa-dori. Using Koshihikari Special A rated rice from Saku, Nagano Prefecture, the onigiri are loaded so full of fillings that they penetrate beyond the surface of the onigiri! The café also sells great value, bulk onigiri picnic sets.

    Meguro Onigily Café 

    Meguro Onigily Café 

    Meguro Onigily Café 

    Meguro Onigily Café 

    Meguro Onigily Café 

    Meguro Onigily Café 

    Onigily Cafe
    place
    Tokyo Meguro-ku Nakameguro 3-1-4
    phone
    0357085342
    opening-hour
    8:00-16:00
    info
    URL:http://www.onigily.com/
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  • 03

    Meguro Iizuka Seimaiten

    “Iizuka Seimaiten” is a rice shop with a history of more than 60 years, located in a residential area just 5 minutes walking distance from Gakugei University Station. The onigiri sold here use rice specially blended in such a way that it’s delicious even when cooled down. Pesticide-free ingredients are always used, and the rice is also changed depending on the season, all in order to achieve the shop’s high standard of ensuring the onigiri are as delicious as possible.

    Meguro Iizuka Seimaiten

    Meguro Iizuka Seimaiten

    Meguro Iizuka Seimaiten

    Meguro Iizuka Seimaiten

    Meguro Iizuka Seimaiten

    Meguro Iizuka Seimaiten

    Iizuka Rice Polishing Shop
    rating

    4.0

    3 Reviews
    place
    Tokyo Meguro-ku Himonya 6-chome 1-5
    phone
    0337127281
    info
    URL:http://www.iizukakometen.co.jp/index.shtml/
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  • 04

    Ohitsuzen Tambo

    At Ohitsuen Tambo, you can enjoy a different type of rice every time you visit as the variety of rice used in the onigiri changes weekly! The combination of the freshly made onigiri and seaweed is excellent, and the onigiri are reasonably priced starting from only 230 yen. In addition to salmon, bonito flakes, pickled plum, and moromi miso, there are also luxurious ingredients used such as salmon roe and eel.

    Ohitsuzen Tambo

    Ohitsuzen Tambo

    Ohitsuzen Tambo

    Ohitsuzen Tambo

    There are 3 stores in Tokyo:

    ・ Yoyogi Main Store (2 minutes walk from Minamishinjuku Station)
    ・ Omotesando store (3 minutes walk from Omotesando Station)
    ・ Nishi Shinjuku store (5 minutes walk from Nishi Shinjuku Station, Nishi Shinjuku Mitsui Building 2nd floor)

    Ohitsuzen Tambo

    Ohitsuzen Tambo

    Ohitsuzen Tanbo Yoyogi
    rating

    4.5

    31 Reviews
    place
    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Yoyogi 1-41-9
    phone
    0333200727
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    おひつ膳田んぼ表参道
    place
    東京都渋谷区神宮前5-49-5 B1F
    phone
    0337973914
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    おひつ膳田んぼ
    place
    東京都新宿区西新宿6-24-1
    phone
    0353256816
    info
    URL:http://tanbo.co.jp/index.html
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  • 05

    Tsukiji Onigiri-ya Marutoyo

    Onigiri-ya Marotoyo is located on “Namiyoke Street” in Tsukiji market, and the large onigiri made with seafood unique to Tsukiji make them delicious! The popular Tenmusu Onigiri is definitely worth trying as it contains a whole shrimp tempura! The store is so popular that there is always a queue full of tourists, indicating its popularity, and the charming female staff always serve customers with a smile.

    Tsukiji Onigiri-ya Marutoyo

    Tsukiji Onigiri-ya Marutoyo

    Tsukiji Onigiri-ya Marutoyo

    Tsukiji Onigiri-ya Marutoyo

    Tsukiji Onigiri-ya Marutoyo

    Tsukiji Onigiri-ya Marutoyo

  • 06

    Maimai

    The main product is a mixture of more than 10 kinds of rice, rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, hoping to provide a new healthy and convenient food choice for busy working people. The variety is rich and diverse

    There are two stores in Tokyo:

    ・ Yurakucho Store (JR Yurakucho Station Central Exit or Kyobashi Exit, Metro Yurakucho Station, D8 Exit)
    ・ Shimbashi Station Store (inside JR Shimbashi Station)

    Maimai

    Maimai

    Maimai

    Maimai

    Maimai

    Maimai

    Zakkokuonigirisenmontenmaimaiyurakuchouten
    rating

    4.0

    5 Reviews
    place
    Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Yurakuchou 2-10-1 Tokyo Transportation Hall B1F
    phone
    0362699994
    info
    URL:http://maimai2.jp/
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    THE GATE HOTEL TOKYO by HULIC

    2-2-3 Yurakucho,Chiyoda-ku Tokyo

    Agoda
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    • THE GATE HOTEL TOKYO by HULIC
    • THE GATE HOTEL TOKYO by HULIC
  • 07

    Nihonbashi ANDON

    “ANDON” in Nihonbashi is a shop based on the unique concept of “Onigiri store meets Bookstore”. There is range of books on the bookshelves on the wall to choose from, allowing you to have a relaxing read whilst enjoying eating the tasty onigiri. Popular items are the salty onigiri that are often eaten in Akita: the salmon based “Bodakko”, and also “Iburigakko Cheese” with smoked pickles. Both onigiri are large, and the ingredients used are both exquisite and addictive. We also recommend the option of the take-away musubi set, which also uses rice from Akita.

    Nihonbashi ANDON

    Nihonbashi ANDON

    Nihonbashi ANDON

    Nihonbashi ANDON

    Nihonbashi ANDON

    Nihonbashi ANDON

    Omusubi Stand ANDON
    rating

    4.0

    3 Reviews
    place
    Tokyo Chuo-ku Nihonbashihoncho 3-11-10
    phone
    0335272498
    info
    URL:https://andon.shop/
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