[Minami Ward, Hiroshima City] Shops with Great Onigiri (rice balls)
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Connected directly to JR Hiroshima Station, Musubi Musashi Shinkansen Ten is also appealing for how easy it is to reach in any weather. This popular spot offers a wide range of onigiri (rice balls) and udon noodle dishes, and there can even be a line.
You can get a piping hot bento for Takeout, so it is also said to be perfect to bring along on a trip to Hiroshima.
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The very popular combo of big onigiri (rice balls) and Kara-age is what makes Wakadori Musubi stand out.
The onigiri fillings are kombu kelp and pickled plum, and both are said to have just the right amount of salt. The Kara-age is also said to be tasty, with a crisp coating and juicy meat.
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If you want to eat until you are full, the udon set meal is recommended.
The udon, loaded with vegetables, is said to pair perfectly with the thick soup and the flavor of sliced garlic. It also comes with onigiri (rice balls), and people say it is highly satisfying.
TOMY00
The tawara-gata (barrel-shaped) omusubi (rice balls) are seasoned with salt just right, which brings out the natural sweetness of the rice. That is the best thing about Musashi. The other side dishes are tasty too.
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コーヒーじい
・Young Chicken Musubi
At this shop, you can enjoy bento dishes freshly made and still warm. The Kara-age had a crispy coating, and the bento came with as many as three fairly large pieces. The rice balls were also soft and fluffy, and very good. Overall, it was more filling than expected and made for a very Manzoku lunch♪
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Musubi Musashi Shinkansen ten
Hiroshima Sta. / Onigiri (Rice ball), Udon (Wheat noodles), Japanese Cuisine
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- JPY 999
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広島県広島市南区松原町1-2広島駅ビル 1F ekie DINING
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Futago Shin is an onigiri shop operating right near YouMe Town Hiroshima. With the catchphrase “gochiso-musubi (luxury rice balls),” it is hugely popular for its filling, premium onigiri.
For eat-in customers, dashi (Japanese soup stock) is always available, and enjoying the onigiri as ochazuke (rice with tea or broth) is also said to be delicious.
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They offer a wide variety of onigiri (rice balls), and there are so many ways to customize them that it can take a while to decide what to order.
The photo shows the "Ran'o Shoyu-zuke (soy-marinated egg yolk)" and "Tsuke Maguro Wasabi (marinated tuna with wasabi)." The onigiri, seasoned with just the right amount of salt, are served freshly made and piping hot, and are said to be excellent.
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You’ll want to order the tonjiru (pork miso soup) as a side with your onigiri. Made with Iwami Pork, this dish shows real care for the ingredients.
It is packed with daikon radish, carrots, satoimo (taro), and burdock root, and it is said to go perfectly with onigiri.
ゆあにゃんこ
First off, the salt level is...great! What is it about this balance...it's just right. It feels like they use really good salt, too. The rice is also tasty. Each grain is nice and firm. And it's packed with fillings (≧∇≦)°・*:.。.☆It's stuffed full.
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まこたけ
The omusubi (rice ball) has the filling placed on one corner of the triangle, so you might think it is only in that part, but one bite reveals that it is packed inside as well, which is a nice surprise. Since the salt is kept light, you can enjoy the flavor of the ingredients, the aroma of the nori (seaweed), and the good taste of the rice.
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FUTAGOZARU
Minami Machi 6 Chome Sta. / Onigiri (Rice ball)
広島県広島市南区皆実町5-6-241F
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[Hiroshima City Naka Ward] Restaurants with delicious onigiri (rice balls)
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Onigiri Nitaya Otemachi Honten is a shop that sells a wide variety of onigiri (rice balls) in a spacious and clean interior.
You can enjoy onigiri made with Nita-mai (Nita rice), a branded rice known as the “Yokozuna of the West.” This rice is said to have a strong sticky texture and firmness, with sweetness that spreads the more you chew.
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"Hiroshimana-mebari-musubi (rice balls wrapped in Hiroshima mustard greens)" is an eye catching item wrapped in hiroshimana (Hiroshima mustard greens), a local vegetable.
Another nice point is that your hands do not get dirty when eating it, and some reviews said they bought it during their morning run.
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If you eat in, the Nitataya Onigiri Zen (Nitataya rice ball set meal) is recommended.
From the wide range of options, you can freely mix and match 2 rice balls, 1 main dish, and 2 side dishes, so it looks fun just choosing your combination.
ただのメシ喰い
Nita-ya sells onigiri (rice balls) in a spacious space that feels almost like an art exhibition! Of course, the lineup of onigiri is also very wide! I had the chirimen sansho (dried young sardines with Japanese pepper) onigiri as usual, and it was so good it made my stomach happy.
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な---たん
From classic flavors to more unusual ones, there were so many kinds that I couldn't decide..♡ In the end, I bought 3 kinds of onigiri (rice balls) in the morning, and I scarfed them all down〜. The seasoning was just right, and it was an onigiri shop that really gave me a sense of Japan♡
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Onigiri Nitaya Ootemachi honten
Fukuro Machi Sta. / Onigiri (Rice ball), Cafe featuring Japanese sweets
広島県広島市中区大手町2-11-15新大手町ビル １F
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Ichiju Issai is a shop near Hiroshima City Hall that serves freshly made onigiri (rice balls) along with a set of tonjiru (pork miso soup) and side dishes.
At night, it takes on a different side as a Japanese sake bar, so you can enjoy it in different ways depending on the time of day.
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Perfect for lunch, the "2 Onigiri Lunch."
The onigiri (rice balls), made with Akisakari rice from Hiroshima Prefecture, are said to be so lightly shaped that they would almost fall apart without the nori (seaweed). In addition to the 12 regular varieties, there is also a monthly special, so you may want to keep coming back until you try them all.
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The side dishes that come with the onigiri change daily, so it seems like you could go every day and never get tired of it.
The photo shows the "Young Chicken Oven Roast with Honey Mustard Sauce" and "Potato Salad." The honey mustard seasoning on the chicken goes perfectly with the onigiri, and the potato salad is also said to be good, packed with plenty of ingredients.
けいタ
The onigiri (rice balls) are light and fluffy, with plenty of filling inside. I also really liked the miso soup, packed with all kinds of vegetables, with a little kabocha (Japanese pumpkin) adding a gentle sweetness. This is a great place where you can enjoy a well-balanced meal with lots of vegetables and leave feeling pleasantly satisfied, about 80% full.
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ザ・フール
I ordered the tori-kara mayo (fried chicken with mayo) out of curiosity, wondering how they would serve it, and instead of adding whole pieces, they chop it up, so it does not get in the way of the rice texture and is easy to eat. The shoyu egg yolk (soy sauce-marinated egg yolk) is rich, well seasoned, and easy to eat.
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Ichiju Issai
Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Onigiri (Rice ball), Japanese sake bar
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JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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- JPY 999
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Sunday, Public Holiday
広島県広島市中区大手町4-2-25祐里メゾン 1F
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Gochiso Yaki Musubi Onimaru Hiroshima Hondori Ten is an onigiri shop operating on Hiroshima Hondori. It has a good reputation for onigiri with unique ingredient combinations and a slightly unusual twist.
The eat-in space also has a microwave, which is a nice touch since you can reheat your onigiri.
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The “tobiko (flying fish roe) and takuan (pickled daikon)” onigiri (rice ball) also includes chopped nori seaweed and chopped oba (perilla leaves), making it a brightly colored item.
The crunchy texture of the takuan adds a nice accent, and it is said to be excellent.
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For eat-in, they have dashi broth available, and you can also pour it over your onigiri to make dashi chazuke (rice in broth).
The photo shows the "chirimen yuzu sansho" onigiri made into dashi chazuke. The broth has a fairly rich taste with the flavors of katsuobushi (bonito flakes) and kombu kelp coming through, and it goes down very easily.
べっちー0927
I bought them and ate them an hour later, and the rice was still soft and fluffy! The ebi-ten (shrimp tempura) and chicken nanban each went very well with their sauce and tartar sauce, which was impressive. I do not usually get a chance to try creative omusubi (rice balls), so I enjoyed them very much.
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sprcoco
I went with the ebi tenmusu (rice ball with shrimp tempura). It had 3 shrimp inside, and they had a nice firm bite. It also had egg and shiso (perilla) inside, and the shiso added a nice accent that made it really tasty.
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Gochisou Yaki Musubi Onimaru Hiroshima hondoori ten
Tate Machi Sta. / Onigiri (Rice ball)
広島県広島市中区本通3-14河口屋ビル 1F
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[Asaminami Ward, Hiroshima City] Restaurants with great onigiri (rice balls)
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Hokkori is a popular spot where you can enjoy an amazing onigiri (rice ball) lunch in a spacious and clean setting.
The onigiri made with carefully selected ingredients and the miso soup are said to be filling without leaving you feeling too guilty, making them just right when you want a healthy meal.
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The set that is perfect for lunch lets you freely mix and match your favorites from 15 kinds of onigiri (rice balls) and 9 kinds of miso soup.
The onigiri use Hiroshima brand rice, Wasanomai and Koshihikari, which is said to have a soft sweetness.
The "Hokkori no Tonyu Tonjiru," made with barley miso from Hiroshima Prefecture.
It is packed with chunky ingredients such as pork and daikon radish, and the soy milk gives it a mild, rounded flavor.
みつはる7
The onigiri (rice balls) were soft and tasty! The grilled aroma smelled great and really got my appetite going. The tonjiru (pork miso soup) was really generous! The miso had just the right richness, and I was very Manzoku with the chunky ingredients!! The freshness of the plum went really well with the fatty pork. The small side dishes also used a variety of vegetables, and each one was good.
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Maverick2025
Each omusubi (rice ball) is slightly large and softly formed. The miso soup is also packed with chunky ingredients, making this a menu that people who care about healthy eating would really appreciate.
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Hokkori
Furuichi Sta. / Onigiri (Rice ball), Cafe
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JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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広島県広島市安佐南区古市2-23-20
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Gochiso Omusubi Zen Shichi Yume Terrace Gion is an onigiri (rice ball) shop operating in the food court of Yume Terrace Gion.
The onigiri made with high quality ingredients are on the smaller side, which makes it nice that you can try many different kinds.
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The winter-only "Kaki Fry Omusubi" uses oysters from Etajima, Hiroshima Prefecture, along with rice, nori, and salt all sourced from Hiroshima Prefecture.
It is a great item for travelers who want to enjoy the flavors of Hiroshima.
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The "Tori-Ten Musubi," with its tori-ten (chicken tempura) sticking way out from the onigiri (rice ball), makes quite an impact.
Shiso (perilla) and crunchy ume (pickled plum) are mixed into the rice, so the richness of the tori-ten never feels too heavy, making it refreshing and satisfying to eat.
安芸商人
I had the tonjiru (pork miso soup) set. First, the tonjiru had a light, smooth style. The vegetables were cut into thin strips. The tenmusu (tempura shrimp rice ball) was coated in a sauce like the one used for tendon (tempura rice bowl). The oboro-maki (thin omelet roll) with edamame and hana-koebi (tiny shrimp) had a nice edamame texture.
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た4649
They may be the usual omusubi (rice balls), but the fillings on the menu are the kind that catch your eye. They are classic but refined, and they really bring out the rice. If you love rice so much that you feel off unless you eat it at least once a day, this is a fun place to visit.
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Gochisou Omusubi Zen Hichi Yume terasu gion
Shimo Gion Sta. / Onigiri (Rice ball)
広島県広島市安佐南区西原5-19-44ゆめテラス祇園 3F
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[Nishi Ward and Higashi Ward, Hiroshima City] Great shops for delicious onigiri (rice balls)
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Omusubi is a small Japanese sake bar tucked under the JR train tracks. Along with a wide selection of Japanese sake, it serves onigiri (rice balls) that make you feel warm and at ease.
It is also close to the station, so you can easily stop by for a meal or a drink.
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The onigiri (rice balls) come in a wide variety, from classic fillings like kishu-ume (Kishu pickled plum) and karashi mentaiko (spicy pollock roe) to local ingredients like shiso hiroshimana (perilla-flavored Hiroshima greens).
You can also add tonjiru (pork miso soup) and side dishes to make it a set meal, which makes it nice that you can adjust your order based on how hungry you are.
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If you want to pair it with Japanese sake, the "Nonbee Set" is a good choice. This set comes with 3 drinks and 4 kinds of the restaurant's recommended side dishes, such as kinpira gobo (braised burdock root) and beef tendon daikon radish.
The side dishes change often, but all of them are said to be excellent snacks to go with drinks.
味な店日記 ひとくちめ
You’ll feel nicely comforted by the Homemade onigiri (rice balls) lunch! You can also enjoy tonjiru (pork miso soup) and A la carte side dishes (there’s a wide variety, and they all look delicious)! It’s also nice that you can choose a set meal or A la carte depending on how hungry you are. There are lots of onigiri fillings to choose from, and my personal recommendation is the oba (perilla leaf) and shirasu (whitebait) onigiri!
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みつびしのさけ
The fluffy onigiri (rice balls) and tonjiru (pork miso soup) Combo are the best. This alone will fill you up. You can eat and drink here without spending much, and I’m very Manzoku. I’ll come again. It was a great meal.
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Omusubi
Yokogawa Sta. / Onigiri (Rice ball)
広島県広島市西区横川町3-2-9
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Zunguri Kororin is an onigiri (rice ball) shop created by renovating a kominka (traditional Japanese house). It is close to Hiroshima Station, making it easy to visit even for Shinkansen users.
The onigiri, which you wrap in nori yourself before eating, are said to have a cute, round look, so this place is recommended for people who want to enjoy not just the taste but the presentation as well.
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The onigiri (rice balls) made with 100% Hiroshima-grown Koshihikari rice are said to be a nice size at 60g each, making it easy to try many different kinds.
The photo shows an onigiri with Hiroshima-na (Hiroshima leaf mustard). Since you can enjoy a local vegetable, it is also popular with tourists.
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When you want a solid meal, the "Shokado Set" is a great pick. It comes with 3 kinds of onigiri (rice balls) you can choose from, along with 6 kinds of kobachi (small side dishes), house-made tofu, tonjiru (pork miso soup), and more.
The tofu is smooth and lets you taste the natural sweetness of the soybeans, and both the kobachi and tonjiru are said to be carefully prepared with no corners cut.
aoisan
Some food items come in HALF sizes, so you can order a variety of dishes in small portions. The prices are reasonable, and everything tastes great. It is also good for a Quick Drink. The onigiri (rice balls) are small at 60g each, which is nice because you can try different kinds of those too.
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みつはる7
I ordered omusubi (rice balls) with ume (plum), mentaiko mayo, and namero (seasoned fish paste). The ume filling mixed crunchy ume, honey ume, and Nanko-ume, which was irresistible for a plum lover! And every one of them was packed with filling all the way to the center! The size was just right too, neither too small nor too big. My friend ordered the shrimp mayo, which used dried shrimp and had a flavor I had never tried before, and it was really delicious.
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Zunguri Kororin
Hiroshima Sta. / Onigiri (Rice ball)
広島県広島市東区若草町21-4
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