[Latest Edition] 4 Onigiri Specialty Stores in Nagoya

Onigiri (rice ball) specialty stores are increasingly being featured in magazines and on TV. Many specialty stores have opened one after another, specializing not only in rice and ingredients, but also in salt and nori (seaweed).

This time, we will introduce some "onigiri specialty stores in Nagoya."

[Osu] Onigiri made with carefully selected ingredients!
"Onigiri-yasan"

Located about an 8-minute walk from Nagoya Municipal Subway "Osu Kannon" station, there is a take-out onigiri specialty store "Onigiri-yasan"

In recent years, the onigiri (rica ball) boom has spread, and this store has been selling onigiri made with the finest ingredients for about 10 years, and can be considered a driving force behind the onigiri boom.

Each onigiri is made with the utmost care and attention to detail, from the rice, to the seaweed, to the ingredients, and each bite is so delicious that it makes you feel happy. After years of selling only at events, they finally opened a store in Osu in November 2020.

Ajitama-chan nigiri 330 yen

Shredded salmon with sesame flavor 330 yen

At Onigiri-yasan, there are always more than 10 different types of onigiri made with white rice, brown rice, and seasoned rice to choose from.

The most popular item on the menu is the Ajitama-chan-nigiri. Aji-tamago (seasoned eggs), a favorite of both children and adults, are used in this dish, and the Ajitama, which take two days to soak up the flavor, go perfectly with the rice covered with katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes)! The moistness of the seaweed, rice, and egg is also irresistible.

Life Designs

2024.05.16

Onigiri-yasan a rice ball specialty store in Osu. Rice balls made with carefully selected ingredients, with the producers' passion...

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); The store only has a display case for onigiri and a sales space. The ingredients used in onigiri, drinks, and foods recommended by Sugie are lined up. The onigiri are made with great care, from the rice, seaweed, and ingredients, and are so delicious that you will feel happy with every bite. After only selling at events for many years, the store finally opened in Osu in November 2020. This time, we asked Sugie, the owner of Onigiri-yasan, about his commitment and the appeal of onigiri. A shop specializing in onigiri that proposes "living with rice"...

[Onigiri-Yasan]
Address : 1-17-28 Tachibana, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi, Japan
Phone number : 052-887-4551
Hours of operation : Thursday and Friday 8:00 - 15:00, Saturday and holidays 9:00 - 15:00
Closed: Monday - Wednesday and Sunday
URL : https://onigiriyasan.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onigiriyasan_/

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[Issha] Rice cooked in a kamado pot + plenty of ingredients!
"Niigo"

Niigo is a onigiri specialty store located in a quiet residential area, about a four-minute walk from Issha Station on Nagoya Municipal Subway. The store opened in July 2023.

In addition to a counter where you can choose your onigiri, there is also a spacious dining area. Set menus are available where you can eat onigiri with homemade pork miso soup or side dishes.

The rice used for onigiri is specially grown rice that is purchased directly from farmers. Compared to normally grown rice, less pesticides and chemical fertilizers are used, making it safer and more reliable to eat.

Niigo's onigiri are a little larger than the onigiri you can get at a convenience store. Each one contains about 130g of rice alone, so it's recommended for those who want to fully enjoy the taste of rice.

Fukuoka Mentaiko (spiced pollack roe) 260 yen

Shiso leaves and mackerel 260 yen

Niigo, an onigiri specialty restaurant, always has 13 to 15 different types of onigiri on the menu, including standard items such as okaka, ume plum, and salt, as well as shiso mackerel, beef ribs, and more. All of them are "must-have" combinations, such as ume-jako (plum and baby sardine), sesame and kelp, and grilled green onion and miso. This is a full lineup favored by everyone from small children to the elderly.

Life Designs

2024.05.29

[Issha, Nagoya] Onigiri Specialty Store "Niigo"

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); Exterior of onigiri specialty shop "Niigo" Interior of onigiri specialty shop "Niigo" Relaxing sunken kotatsu space The interior of the shop, which was originally an izakaya, has a counter where you can choose your onigiri, as well as a spacious dining area. There is also a set menu where you can eat onigiri with homemade pork soup and side dishes. Niigo was opened by a mother and daughter who used to run a rice shop, in order to spread the deliciousness of rice. At any given time, 13 to 15 types of onigiri are lined up on the counter, from standard to seasonal menu items. This time, we will introduce "Niigo...

[Onigiri Specialty Store Niigo]
Address : Shalom 1F, 2-77 Issha, Meito-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
Phone number : 052-364-9225
​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omusubi_2.5.nagoya/

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[Kita Ward] "Namihei," a friendly restaurant rooted in the local community

Namihei, a rice ball specialty shop, is located along Yanagihara-machi Shopping Street in Kita-ku, Nagoya. Since opening in February 2023, it is a local rice ball shop that has been loved by locals.

Approximately 30 types of onigiri are available in store, ranging from standard fillings to hearty burger-type onigiri.

To-go is available, and there is also an dine-in space so you can take your time savoring your freshly made onigiri. Great value sets such as morning breakfast and lunch boxes are also popular.

The salt used is "Aoi Umi" seawater salt from Okinawa. It has a good balance of saltiness and a hint of sweetness, and is a perfect match for Aichi Prefecture's "Aichi no Kaori" rice. Aichi no Kaori has large rice grains and is very satisfying to eat, as well as a full-bodied sweetness that is the true taste of the rice.

The seaweed comes from Onisaki fishing port on the Chita Peninsula, one of the largest seaweed production areas in the prefecture. They have freshly baked seaweed delivered from there every morning.

Grilled salmon 320 yen

Supa-tama Burger 380 yen

Namihei always has about 30 different kinds of onigiri on hand, and the lineup ranges from standard ingredients to hearty and filling onigiri. The onigiri are large and filled with plenty of ingredients, so you will feel satisfied even with just one.

Life Designs

2024.04.26

[Kita-ku] Onigiri specialty store "Namihei" The appeal is the luxuriousness of the rice balls, made with plenty of carefully selected ingredients! A local favorite...

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({});This time, we asked Ono, the manager of Namihei, about his commitment to onigiri and recommended products. Onigiri Specialty Store Namihei Manager Ono Shota Namihei is a specialty store where you can purchase onigiri that are handmade one by one, with a row of onigiri made from ingredients. Not only can you take it out, but there is also a dining area inside the store so you can enjoy your meal at your leisure. There are counter seats and table seats, making it easy for families and children to use. In addition to onigiri, you can also buy tamagoyaki...

[Onigiri Specialty Store Namihei]
Address : 4-2-2 Yanagihara, Kita-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi, Japan
Phone number: 052-915-7337
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[Marunouchi] Overturning your image of onigiri!
"Tsubaki Onigiri Stand"

Since its opening, the Tsubaki Onigiri Stand has been very popular for its onigiri, which are made from the finest ingredients and come in sophisticated packaging that makes it hard to believe they are onigiri takeout.

Onigiri are displayed in a disciplined manner, like a display case in a cake shop. About 10 kinds of rice balls are always lined up.

We want to provide delicious onigiri to office workers in the Marunouchi neighborhood! The shop was  opened in September 2019 with that idea. The sophisticated package design overturns the conventional image of onigiri-ya (rice ball shops) to make your daily mood a little more exciting.

Of course, there is also a thorough commitment to the material. They use first-class Koshihikari rice from Okayama Prefecture, and we use flavorful high-grade nori seaweed from the Ariake Sea. Ingredients are carefully selected from all over the country, and are filled with plenty of rice.

"Maldon"

"Lunch set"

Especially recommended is the "Lunch Set," which is available in limited quantities. This is a special set that includes two rice balls of your choice and soup.

Life Designs

2019.11.26

Overturning your image of onigiri! Marunouchi Hills' stylish Onigiri-yasan "Tsubaki Onigiri"...

https://life-designs.jp/webmagazine/tsubaki

Did you know that since its opening, Onigiri-yasan has been spreading by word of mouth among office ladies who commute to Marunouchi? Its name is "Tsubaki Onigiri Stand". Its packaging is so sophisticated that you would never think it was a takeaway rice ball, and its rice balls made with carefully selected ingredients have been a big hit since it opened! This time, we went to this popular shop that is currently the talk of the town. It is located close to the Chojamachi Textile Wholesale District. "Tsubaki Onigiri Stand" is located just after going up from "Marunouchi" Station on the Sakuradori subway line. It is located in "Marunouchi Hills", where Menard Facial Salon is located...

[Tsubaki Onigiri Stand]
Hours: 8:00 - close of sale
Closed: Saturday, Sunday, Holidays

https://www.instagram.com/tsubaki_on2019/

Osu is a fierce battleground for "Onigiri specialty stores"!

The Osu area in Nagoya is a fierce battleground for "Onigiri" specialty stores!

There are a variety of unique stores such as stylish café-like stores, Tenmusu (rice ball with shrimp tempura) specialty stores, and eel onigiri! When you visit Osu, be sure to check out the onigiri as well.

Life Designs

2023.11.30

Onigiri is hot right now! Summary of Osu's Onigiri Specialty Shops [5 selections].

https://life-designs.jp/webmagazine/osu-onigiri

Ichi-Ju Onigiri "Nigi" Osu Shopping Arcade a small alley between "Niomon-dori" and "Osu Kannon Shopping Street". Ichi-Ju Onigiri "Nigi" is an onigiri cafe located in a corner of "OOSU March". They offer low-carb brown rice rice balls and a vegetable-filled soup. Osu is known for "eating on the go", but Nigi also has a proper eat-in space. The onigiri are relatively small, so you can choose two or three to eat, and you'll find yourself choosing a variety. Most popular No. 1 "Salmon and Shiso" ¥300 A consistently delicious onigiri made with plump salted salmon fillets and refreshing shiso leaves. Nigi's brown rice...