Onigiri
in Tokyo
Hand-shaped rice balls filled with salmon, pickled plum, kombu (kelp), tuna mayo, or other savory fillings, often wrapped in crisp nori (seaweed). Tokyo has both convenience-store icons and serious specialty counters.
Did you know?
Onigiri has long been a portable Japanese meal, and Tokyo's modern specialty shops turn the everyday rice ball into a destination snack.
Where to Find It
1 place to try Onigiri in Tokyo
Onigiri Bongo
$$$$Otsuka
A legendary onigiri counter famous for fluffy rice, generous fillings, and the kind of line that tells you people take rice balls seriously here.
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