Onigiri (rice balls) around Shibuya Station! 8 recommended shops

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A Japanese restaurant located on the 2nd floor of Shibuya Stream, directly connected to Shibuya Station and just a 4-minute walk away.

The Japanese modern interior has the warmth of wood and mainly features counter seating, making it perfect when you want to grab a quick meal. They say you can enjoy carefully prepared Japanese dishes, including onigiri (rice balls).

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The "Breakfast Set" comes with 1 or 2 onigiri (rice balls) of your choice, plus a side dish and miso soup.

The "Tenpaku no Okaka Cream Cheese" in the photo is said to be delicious, with onigiri mixed with okaka (bonito flakes) matching well with the mild richness of cream cheese.

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The "oden (Japanese hot pot dishes) × onigiri (rice ball) plate" comes with 1 or 2 onigiri (rice balls), 3 kinds of oden, Kara-age, salad, and more.

The onigiri are on the larger side, and one popular point is that you can choose your favorite from all the varieties.

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Onigiri Togoshiya Shibuya Dogenzaka Ten serves carefully made onigiri (rice balls) with the motto “freshly made, hot, and just shaped.”

The simple interior in white and natural wood feels clean and calm. There are 11 seats in total, all at the counter, which makes it easy to stop by even on your own.

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Every ingredient essential to onigiri (rice balls), including the fillings, salt, and nori (seaweed), is carefully chosen from Special selections.

In addition to classic menu items like "shake" and "ume," they always offer more than 40 varieties, including creative options like "mentai mayo + yaki tarako."

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Among the many onigiri (rice balls), the Most Popular is “egg yolk + soboro (seasoned ground meat).”

The combination of egg yolk slowly marinated in soy sauce and umami-rich soboro goes perfectly with white rice! It is recommended to enjoy it together with the signature Kara-age “Togoshi Maru.”

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OMUSUBI CAFE is a Japanese cafe built around the theme of the warmth of furusato (hometown).

The clean interior has a calm, grown-up feel. There are counter seats, table seats, and sofa seats, so you can enjoy lunch at a relaxed pace.

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If you come before 14:00 on weekdays, the "Eraberu Lunch Set" is recommended.

The "Omusubi 1-ko Ichiju Nisai Setto" comes with a main dish plus a small side dish and miso soup. The freshly made onigiri (rice balls), made with Iwate-grown "Ginga no Shizuku," are said to be fluffy and surprisingly delicious.

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Among the many onigiri (rice balls), one of the most popular is "shirasu shio-sansho (whitebait with salt and Japanese pepper)."

The rice, cooked in a hagama (traditional iron pot) made of Nanbu Tekki (Nambu ironware), has a distinct texture in every grain, and the onigiri is said to be generously filled with shirasu and sansho. The saltiness and the fresh heat of the sansho are said to bring out the natural sweetness of the rice.

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Omusubi Gonbei Farmers Kitchen Aoyama Ten is located a 6-minute walk from Shibuya Station.

While it mainly focuses on Takeout, you can also eat in. As the name Farmers Kitchen suggests, the interior has a simple and bright feel.

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The showcase is lined with carefully made onigiri (rice balls) prepared with specially selected rice.

Each onigiri has a satisfying heft, yet is gently shaped and loosens nicely in the mouth. The photo shows “shiso chirimen (shiso and dried young sardines)” and “nori wasabi (seaweed and wasabi).”

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The gently warm tenmusu (rice ball with tempura shrimp) is also a popular menu item with many repeat customers.

The aroma of the shrimp tempura and its plump, springy texture are said to be irresistible. It is of course great when freshly made, and people also love that it still tastes good even when cold.

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Yuitei Shibuya Ten is a stylish onigiri (rice ball) specialty shop with a glass-front exterior.

The cozy interior has a homey feel and offers a comfortable space where you can relax for a moment. Although it mainly focuses on Takeout, there are 8 counter seats, making it a good choice when you want to grab a meal on your own.

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This "bento set" lets you choose 2 onigiri (rice balls) of your choice, and for an extra charge, it comes as a set with 2 pieces of Kara-age and 2 pieces of tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet).

One of the best parts is being able to mix and match the onigiri however you like and enjoy a bento made just the way you want. The onigiri on this day were karashi takana (mustard leaf pickles) and yaki tarako (grilled cod roe).

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The onigiri (rice balls) made to order are all packed with plenty of filling, and the classic "salmon" is said to let you enjoy the rich flavor of salmon in every bite.

The selection of onigiri ranges from classics to more unique options, and some say they also like being able to choose between white rice and brown rice.

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This specialty shop on B3F of Shibuya Hikarie serves high quality onigiri (rice balls) made with Uonuma-grown Koshihikari rice.

It has the clean deli-style feel you would expect from a department store food floor. The showcase is lined with onigiri, making it easy to stop by while shopping.

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Of the many onigiri (rice balls) on offer, the most popular is the "beni-zake (sockeye salmon)".

The rich beni-zake pairs well with Uonuma-grown "Koshihikari" rice, and it gets praise for being generously filled so you can enjoy the flavor from the first bite to the last without it fading. It is also said to be just the right size, making it a highly satisfying light meal.

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The glittering sujiko (salt-cured salmon roe), shining like jewels, is also one of the popular menu items.

Its rich, distinctive texture and the great balance of saltiness and umami make it so good that people finish it in no time. The toasty aroma of the nori (seaweed) whets the appetite, and another nice point is that it stays just as tasty even after some time passes.

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Nihonbashi Tendon Tenmusu Kaneko Hannosuke Shibuya Tokyu Foodshow Ten is a Takeout specialty shop for tenmusu (tempura rice balls) located in "Shibuchika," directly connected to Shibuya Station.

It features a bright, clean Japanese deli style that feels right at home in a department store food floor, making it easy to stop by casually. There is also an eat-in space called "Shibuya Stand," where you can enjoy freshly made rice balls.

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The popular menu item tenmusu (rice ball with tempura shrimp) comes in an authentic style served with Nagoya-style kyarabuki (soy-simmered butterbur).

There are two kinds, white with a salt-based flavor and black with a sweet-savory sauce flavor, and both let you fully enjoy the taste and texture of the shrimp tempura. Some people buy both kinds and enjoy comparing them.

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Many people also visit for the "Edomae Tendon (Edomae tempura Rice bowl) Bento," which recreates the taste of the Nihonbashi Honten.

The "Jo Tendon (premium tempura Rice bowl) Bento" is packed with shrimp tempura, squid tempura, and vegetable tempura so fully that you can barely see the white rice underneath. They say that when you sprinkle on the included kuro-shichimi (black seven-spice blend), the savory flavor stands out even more and you will not be able to stop eating.

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Omusubi Senka is an omusubi (Japanese rice ball) shop located on B2F of Shibuya Scramble Square.

According to reviews, the display case inside is lined with not only standard fillings like kombu kelp and salmon, but also unusual options such as “maru-zuwai-gani takikomi (snow crab mixed rice)” and “jumbo niku-maki (jumbo meat-wrapped rice ball).”

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This "Hokkaido-san (from Hokkaido) mild tarako (salted cod roe)" may be small in size, but it is packed with filling and is just right for when you are hungry.

The fresh aroma of oba (perilla leaf) leaves a clean finish. Many people also buy it as a gift.

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The “Hanjuku Nitamago Omusubi” is a bomb style rice ball wrapped around a whole sweet and salty simmered egg.

When you take a bite, the soft cooked simmered egg bursts open and the rich flavor of the creamy yolk fills your mouth. It is said to have just the right amount of volume and a high level of Manzoku.