Located next to Toranomon Hills, this shop offers a variety of ingredients in a size that is not too big. It is visually appealing and perfect for souvenirs or a quick snack. The fatty mackerel is delicious, and I would like to try the roast beef next time.

A few minutes from Kagakashita Station, they had a wide variety of onigiri available right as they opened at 8 o'clock. They also had lunch sets available, but first I chose my favorites. I got the Dashi Punch x3 (white rice) for ¥280, the Miso Cream Cheese (brown rice) for ¥250, and the Silver Salmon with Salt Koji (black rice) for ¥250. The flavors were all delicious and not too salty. I also got the Salt Koji Fried Chicken for ¥220, which was a bit on the firm side. The total came out to just over ¥1000, making it a slightly pricey lunch, but the selection was impressive and I had a hard time deciding.

This is an onigiri shop located in front of Toranomon Hills. I had breakfast here before heading out. They have creatively designed and stylish onigiri that are very colorful, making it fun to choose. The staff were polite and made the shopping experience enjoyable. The onigiri were soft, fluffy, and made with high-quality rice, which made them delicious. Highly recommended.

This is really delicious! Why didn't I think of this before! Why isn't it sold at Seven-Eleven!? It's ranked number one in the history of Japanese rice balls. The rice and seaweed are delicious. It's a great store that will make you excited about the variety of rice balls. Definitely check it out!

TARO TOKYO ONIGIRI @Toranomon Dashi Punch x3 ¥280 Shredded Sansho Green Pepper Miso ¥280 Cheese Koyasan Miso with Smoked Bonito Flakes ¥250 TARO's Golden Dashi ¥100 Personal Rating: ★3.5 This onigiri specialty shop opened in May 2022. I visited right in the middle of lunchtime around 12:10. Although there were a fair number of customers, it wasn't crowded enough to form a line, likely because it's a takeout-only store. The vibrant and appetizing appearance of the onigiri, along with the enticing names of the items, left me overwhelmed with choices. They offer not only white rice but also brown and black rice onigiri, catering to various preferences. After much deliberation, I purchased the four items mentioned above. Payment can be made with cash or credit card, but not with QR codes or similar methods. Contrary to what I initially thought, the onigiri did come with a thin, black sheet of seaweed found inside the bag. You have to take out the onigiri and seaweed from the bag and wrap it yourself. The "Dashi Punch x3" features kombu simmered in soy sauce, shredded kombu, and shiitake mushrooms, offering a triple punch of umami. The soy sauce flavor is subtle, allowing the natural flavors of the ingredients to shine through. The "Shredded Sansho Green Pepper Miso" uses "Kikuya Nakamura" shredded green pepper, which adds a nice accent to the umami of the shredded seaweed with its unique aroma and texture. The "Cheese Koyasan Miso with Smoked Bonito Flakes" combines the unique and complex flavor of Koyasan miso with the clear umami of cheese. Personally, I would have preferred a stronger aroma of smoked bonito flakes. All the items have delicious rice, with the base saltiness kept in check, allowing you to fully enjoy the natural sweetness, aroma, and unique characteristics of each ingredient. The self-wrapping style with seaweed is fantastic as it adds texture and aroma to the experience. The dashi I bought was full of umami, with a gentle sweetness. It's perfect as a side for a not-so-boring onigiri lunch. I look forward to trying more varieties of onigiri next time! #tarotokyoonigiri #gourmet #gourmetgram #foodie #onigiri #onigirigram #onigirilover #tokyo #tokyogourmet #tokyoonigiri #toranomon #toranomongourmet #toranomononigiri #japan #tokyo #gourmet #japanesefood #onigiri

Recently, a rice ball shop opened in Toranomon with many unique menu items. I bought two for takeout. The first was Curry Koji-Grilled Mackerel with Tomato Miso Flavor for 250 yen. The smell of curry and mackerel was strong, so be careful where you eat it. The flavors seemed to be a bit overwhelming. The second one was Cheese Kinzanji Miso with Iburi Gakko for 250 yen. I was drawn to the Iburi Gakko, but was disappointed to find that it was only a small topping on two rice balls. Essentially, it tasted mostly like miso. The miso flavor was similar to what you find on fish. I wasn't a big fan of it. Both rice balls had toppings on the outside only, with nothing inside, which was disappointing. The portions were small, but the strong flavors made the rice go down easily. I don't think I'll be going back for a second visit.

The small onigiri at 250 yen each at Toranomon are average in taste. The crispy seaweed is a nice touch. I'm not sure if I would go back again.

This is an onigiri with a focus on ingredients. It may be rude to compare, but unlike convenience store onigiri, this one gives you the feeling of enjoying delicious white rice along with side dishes. The price is a bit high, but the taste is definitely worth it. With a wide variety of options available, you won't get tired of it no matter how many times you go.

I saw a shop open on my way to work and it caught my interest. I went there during my lunch break, but they were sold out of bento box A (lol). So, I decided to go with Chirimen sansho (dried baby sardines with Japanese pepper) for 280 yen, Ume (pickled plum) for 280 yen, and fried chicken using rice flour for 220 yen. I was extremely happy that they provided crispy seaweed separately. I love seaweed. Thank you for the meal. Thank you very much.

There is an onigiri shop that my colleague working in Shinbashi has been curious about for a long time. It opened in May last year. The shop is named "TARO" after the ancient Japanese name, with the aim of spreading the new value of onigiri from the food capital of Tokyo to the global market. My colleague found the photos of their onigiri very attractive on their website. However, the shop's hours of operation are from 8:00 to 16:00, making it difficult to go out for lunch as it is quite a distance, and they do not offer takeout in the evening. So, I secretly made a reservation for pick-up in the morning and planned to collect it just before leaving. As the shop was closing at 16:00, there was only one onigiri left - Wagyu and root vegetable sukiyaki with fresh seven spice for 340 yen. Looking back, I should have bought the last one as well. I had pre-ordered four different onigiri for a total of 1110 yen. First, you choose your favorite onigiri filling, then select the type of rice (white, brown, or black rice), and finally, choose side dishes like miso soup, pickles, salad, or tamagoyaki if needed. My colleague's favorite was the "Chirimen Sansho Green Pepper Miso" on white rice for 280 yen. It combines small fish rich in calcium and amino acids from the long-established Kikuya Nakamura in Tsukiji with a rich miso and the spiciness of sansho pepper. The onigiri is made by hand, without the use of machines or molds, and the rice is from Yukiwakamaru in Yamagata Prefecture, salt from Date Umani in Ishinomaki, and nori from Ariake. The nori is separately packaged and you roll it yourself before eating. Currently, they offer 12 standard onigiri and 3 seasonal specials, totaling 15 varieties. My colleague, who wanted a light meal after entertaining clients, found that two small onigiri were just right. Women may find two onigiri with a simple side dish satisfying.

This place is also a favorite of mine, so I will be posting various onigiri here in the future (laughs). Lately, the trend of enjoying large, loosely packed onigiri in an eat-in style has been popular. These onigiri are about the same size as convenience store onigiri. The rice is delicious, and the fillings are just... the perfect balance of simple and flashy. The onigiri set is popular, with options like koji salmon (?) and Kishu Nanko Ume. It comes with two tamagoyaki, karaage, potato salad, cherry tomatoes, and pickled daikon. And all that for 730 yen! It's affordable and just the right amount of food. Plus, there are individually wrapped crispy seaweed sheets included, which is a nice touch.

Opened in May last year, this onigiri specialty shop is located next to the Sajiba (soba restaurant) in Toranomon Hills Business Tower. They offer a wide variety of onigiri, making it hard to choose, but on this day, I purchased the Tuna Mayo Okaka for 220 yen, the Gindara Yuzu Miso Nishikyo Yaki for 340 yen, and the Tamagoyaki for 100 yen. The ratio of fillings to 100g of onigiri is 15%, which is 1.5-2 times more than a regular onigiri. The generous amount of fillings provides a satisfying experience. They use carefully selected white rice salt from Iwate, Ishinomaki called "Date Umashio" and nori from Ariake. The nori is separate so you can wrap it yourself, which is great for those who like it crispy. The slightly sweet tamagoyaki is a must-try! They also offer pickles and tonjiru. Check out the blog for more details.

I got a takeout from an onigiri shop near Toranomon Hills. There were so many options to choose from that I felt rushed as there was a line during lunchtime. I ended up choosing the wagyu roast beef with truffle sauce. At 390 yen per onigiri, it felt quite luxurious. When I opened it, I was surprised to see that the seaweed was separate. I usually like my seaweed roasted at home. I also got a miso soup for 100 yen, which came in a coffee-like container. It was delicious, a miso soup that paired really well with the onigiri.

TARO TOKYO ONIGIRI is a specialty shop for onigiri located in Toranomon. They offer a wide variety of onigiri with unique fillings that you may have never seen before. The shop has been featured in magazines like Every and Zip. They have a selection of white rice, brown rice, and black rice. The rice they use is a special cultivation rice called "hitomebore" from Miyagi Prefecture, grown with organic fertilizers and reduced pesticides. The salt is "Date Umashio" from Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, and the seaweed is carefully selected from Ariake. The onigiri is wrapped individually, and you can open the seaweed package just before eating to enjoy the rich seaweed aroma, crispy texture, and delicate melting sensation. The onigiri with seaweed is the best part. The options like "Dashi Punch" with white rice, "White Tuna" with white tamari and black rice, "Cheese Koyasan Miso" with smoked herring roe and brown rice, and "Grilled Corn" with brown rice were all delicious and enjoyable.

Located right in front of Toranomon Hills Business Tower. I visited the rice ball specialty store that opened in May this year! They offer silver salmon torched and silver salmon salt koji rice balls. The prices are on the higher side, but the quality is top-notch, so it's worth it. Highly recommended as a gift! ☺︎

Actually, I had been curious about this onigiri shop since I noticed it under construction, wondering if they could really open an onigiri shop in this location... I never had a chance to visit until now, when I decided to get takeout! It's located right in front of Toranomon Hills Business Tower, which is a really great location. It was around 11 am on a weekday, and there were about four female customers coming in one after another. The shop has a unique system where you pick up the onigiri that are displayed inside. The combinations are quite unique and seem to appeal to women. The menu names are also elaborate, giving you a sense of the ingredients used. From unusual items to classics, I finally settled on these two: Cheese with Kinzanji Miso and Iburi Gakko on the side for 250 yen, and Nori Tsuntsun for 200 yen. Although it wasn't listed on the menu, you can choose between white rice, brown rice, and mixed grain rice for the onigiri with the same fillings. I unintentionally went for the healthier option and chose both with brown rice, but in hindsight, I thought I should have tried the classic white rice for one of them. Another noteworthy point is that the nori is added separately. The individually wrapped nori is likely a cost factor, but it's rare to have it crispy and fresh. However, since the onigiri is shaped with the filling already inside, when you open the package like at a convenience store, the filling tends to stick to the package (lol). Especially the cheese easily peeled off. The combination of the cheese, miso, and Iburi Gakko was excellent, with the cheese's burnt edges, the saltiness and texture of the Iburi Gakko, and the sweetness of the miso creating a deep and flavorful onigiri. The Nori Tsuntsun, as the name suggests, had a refreshing crunch from the nori and the sharpness of the wasabi stem. It has a very stylish feel and seems Instagram-worthy. It's likely to appeal to female customers. Overall, it was delicious and I enjoyed it.

In front of Toranomon Hills, there is a rice ball shop. They have delicious, carefully made rice balls on display. I ordered a lunch set with 3 rice balls for 700 yen, and added a 100 yen miso soup to make it 800 yen in total. They offer a variety of rice types like brown rice, mixed grain rice, and white rice, as well as various toppings. The cod roe rice ball is a classic choice and very tasty, and the smoked herring cheese is also good. The miso soup has a rich flavor, and overall, it's a place where you can enjoy delicious rice.

I visited around 2pm on a weekday. They offer white rice, brown rice, and black rice onigiri with various side dishes, but many items were sold out due to the time of day. The shop was busy with onigiri being made one after another, indicating its popularity. I had a white rice plum and furikake onigiri, miso soup, and pickles. The crispy seaweed was served separately. The miso soup had cooled a bit by the time I ate it, but it still tasted delicious with a good dashi and saltiness. The seaweed was large compared to the onigiri, allowing for plenty of wrapping around it. The white rice had a mild saltiness, different from convenience store or homemade onigiri. The large side dishes on the outside allowed for a satisfying bite of rice and side dish together. I was a bit surprised by the sweetness of the plum. The combination of the fragrant furikake and salty taste with the plum was tasty. Unlike the convenience store onigiri I usually buy, I could taste the moistness of freshly made onigiri and the texture of the rice grains. The onigiri was small (you can buy about 2 pieces at a time), a bit pricey, but the variety of flavors and rice types to choose from was enjoyable. I would like to visit again when I'm in the area.