Amazing onigiri (rice balls) to try in Kochi! 4 popular spots to stop by while sightseeing

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Ochazuke Omusubi Yokoyama is an onigiri rice ball shop located in Kochi City's entertainment district. It is said to be a place that local customers have loved for many years.

The interior has a warm feel like a set meal restaurant. You can enjoy a quick meal at the counter or table seats. It is also popular as a late night finish to the evening.

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The “5-piece Omusubi (rice ball) Set” lets you enjoy a range of flavors. This menu lets you compare classic fillings like salmon, okaka (bonito flakes), and kombu kelp.

Each one is a little bigger than bite size, making them just the right size. You can taste the sweetness of the rice, gently formed into soft omusubi.

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With the “Omusubi set meal,” you can choose a soup to go with 5 rice balls.

The “nameko mushroom soup” is said to have a rich, deep taste and a nice flavor that gently warms you from within. People praise it as a highly satisfying set menu.

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Shop Takezaki is a locally loved onigiri (rice ball) shop. It is said to have the feel of a local supermarket.

It is always bustling with many people and has a lively atmosphere. It is right ליד Susaki Nishi IC, making it easy to visit by car.

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A popular item at this shop is the “omusubi (rice ball) with tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet)”

The firm tamagoyaki, packed with rich dashi flavor, is said to be irresistible. The onigiri are also excellent, with a range of fillings such as iriko miso (dried sardine miso), salmon, and tuna.

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Their house-made "oden (Japanese one-pot dish)" is also one of the top recommended menu items.

The egg filling is served as a thick omelet and is said to be tasty with the dashi flavor soaked in well. The konnyaku and beef tendon also have a rich dashi flavor, too.

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Aoi Shirokuma is an onigiri (rice ball) shop in Shimantocho, Kochi Prefecture. It is known for its cute exterior.

Located inside Michi no Eki Aguri Kubokawa, it is said to be easy to stop by casually.

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This restaurant is said to be known for serving rice with an outstanding natural flavor, with each grain distinct.

The onigiri (rice balls) are said to be an easy-to-eat size and packed with plenty of filling. They are so tasty that you will not be able to stop eating.

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The "onigiri (rice ball) set" comes with three pieces, and they put it in a cute bag, making it a menu item available for Takeout.

If you buy the set, they may also include a half-size coffee.

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Sankaku Chaya is an onigiri (rice ball) shop that uses pesticide-free rice from Kochi Prefecture and local vegetables. The shop was created with the hope that people can enjoy food that is gentle on the body.

Takeout is also available, but the shop also has counter and table seating, so you can eat there as well.

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The "Lunch set meal" comes with onigiri (rice balls), tonjiru (pork miso soup), and side dishes.

The tonjiru is said to bring out the aroma of burdock root, with well simmered ingredients and the rich flavor of miso that is hard to resist. The onigiri are said to have an excellent balance of saltiness and a light, soft texture.

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This restaurant is also open during the Breakfast hours.

They offer an A set with shio-musubi (salted rice balls) and tonjiru (pork miso soup), and a B set with shio-musubi and coffee. Both come with fruit, tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet), and one side dish, so they look nicely filling and satisfying.