In May 2023, I visited a restaurant that recently moved from the Namba area to the Umeda area, near Nipponbashi station. The restaurant is located on the second floor of a building, with the closest station being Ebisucho, next to Nipponbashi. I remembered the delicious onigiri from a previous visit, so I decided to go back. They offer a variety of onigiri combinations, with options like chicken soboro with egg yolk and cheese with nori. I chose a set with two onigiri and miso soup. The rice, from Echizen, Fukui, was sticky and flavorful. The onigiri were delicious, and I particularly enjoyed the chicken soboro with egg yolk. They also offer fried onigiri and sets with drinks. I recommend trying their onigiri if you're in the area, and I look forward to going back for their evening menu featuring onigiri. Overall, it was a great dining experience.

In Shinsaibashi, a shop that was subletting space has now become an onigiri shop located within an Apa Hotel. They are open from 7am with different menus available depending on the time, so be sure to take note! Popular fillings include mentaiko cream cheese and soy sauce-marinated egg yolk. I visited alone on a rainy weekday around 4pm. There were two groups of takeout customers. For dine-in, you can order by scanning a QR code. If paying by credit card, you can use smart payment, otherwise cash, electronic money, PayPay, etc. are paid at the register. I ordered the "Hungry Set" (with seaweed soup) for 720 yen, and the Tuna Mayo and Ikura Soy Sauce for 430 yen each. As the name suggests, I was hungry so I started with the onigiri. It was served in about 5 minutes. The iced green tea was also appreciated. The onigiri was lightly and delicately packed, without any salt sprinkled on top. The ikura I chose was a favorite of mine, with a strong salty flavor and a satisfying texture. The Tuna Mayo could use a bit more flavor, but it was simple and satisfying with the ingredients inside. After my stomach settled, I added some appetizers. Looking at the menu, there were options like dotenabe, shirasu, and ikura donburi, all of which complement the onigiri fillings. This time, I added crispy and juicy fried chicken with a lemon sour. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and despite the rare occasion of ordering through a smartphone, they spoke to me appropriately, even mentioning that the appetizer menu will expand next month and thanking me for coming in the rain. The atmosphere was great, and I will definitely stop by again. Next time, I want to try the Hokkaido ikura donburi. Thank you for the meal.

Today, I visited "Onigiri-ya Onakasuita" located on the 1st floor of APA Hotel Namba Minami Ebisucho Station, which opened on May 23, 2023. This restaurant specializes in onigiri, and I was looking forward to it. I tried the "Onakasuita Set" which includes two onigiri (Tuna Mayo and Chirimen Sansho) and miso soup. You can choose additional ingredients for the onigiri for an extra charge. I opted for Tuna Mayo and Chirimen Sansho. The onigiri were plump and filled with plenty of ingredients, complementing the rice and seaweed perfectly. The hot and flavorful miso soup was also satisfying. Overall, it was a delicious meal, and I look forward to trying different onigiri combinations in the future. It may be challenging to try all the varieties, but I will strive to do so. Remember, there is no regret in putting effort and perseverance into your journey.

Opened in May 2023, Onigiri-loving person finally visited this place that I've been checking out for a while. Located on the 1st floor of an Apa Hotel in Ebisucho, the atmosphere inside is quite spacious. It seems like they have temporarily set up shop in Nagahoribashi and opened a branch here. There is a set menu that comes with fried chicken, but I opted for a simple set with 2 onigiri and miso soup. The base price for the set is 720 yen, but the price varies depending on the ingredients. There were many options to choose from, so I was a bit indecisive. On this day, I chose the Kishu Nanko Ume (plum) at the base price and added the Egg Yolk Soy Sauce Pickled for an additional 130 yen. The rice is made from Komaru rice from Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, with large and glossy grains that are chewy. The onigiri was generously filled with ingredients, slightly larger in size, so it was quite satisfying. With a variety of ingredients, it makes you want to try more. Thank you for the meal. Restaurant Name: Onigiri-ya Onakasuita Address: 5-6-14 Nihonbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka Nearest Station: Ebisucho Business Hours: 7:00-22:00 Closed: Not specified Phone: 06-6964-8567 *All information is taken from gourmet websites, so there may be changes. Please confirm by phone before visiting the restaurant. #EbisuchoGourmet #EbisuchoLunch #NihonbashiGourmet #NihonbashiLunch #OsakaGourmet #OsakaLunch #OnigiriyaOnakasuita #Onakasuita

A rice ball shop that used to rent a space in Shinsaibashi has moved and reopened in Nipponbashi at the 1st floor of APA Hotel Namba Minami Ebisuhashi. The menu has expanded significantly compared to before, and you can now also order individual items. The "I'm Hungry Set" comes with miso soup for 720 yen, with options to add red salmon for an extra 40 yen or herring roe for an extra 190 yen. It would be nice to have some pickles with it... Please note that rice balls are not available during the morning buffet hours. Check out their Instagram @masayan.310.

I had been curious about this onigiri shop for a while. It's the type where you order by scanning a QR code with your smartphone, but the staff took a while to register my seat, which was a bit of a hassle. I ordered onigiri with salt and egg yolk, as well as seaweed soup, and they were delicious with a good portion size. You can choose from three types of salt, and the wasabi salt was especially good. There are many other types of onigiri that caught my eye, so I plan to go back again.

Hungry Set (Tuna Mayonnaise, Doteni, Miso Soup with Vegetables), Negitoro with Egg Yolk

The price was decent but the onigiri was large.

The popular onigiri shop "Onakasuita" from Shinsaibashi, known for its long queues, has now opened a full-fledged store in Ebisucho. The location is on the 1st floor of the Apa Hotel in Nihonbashi, just a 1-minute walk from the station, making it a convenient spot. They serve morning buffets in the morning, onigiri lunches at noon, and transform into an onigiri izakaya in the evening. I had the onigiri lunch set during the pre-opening. The menu offers over 50 types of onigiri, and you can even upgrade your onigiri set. I chose the popular egg yolk soy sauce pickled and recommended tempura onigiri. The onigiri was so thick that one was enough to fill me up, and the ingredients were generously placed on top and inside the onigiri, allowing me to enjoy them until the last bite. The rich egg yolk and concentrated flavor of the soy sauce pickled egg yolk were delicious, making them the champion ingredients that go well with rice. The tempura onigiri was a delightful accompaniment to rice, enhancing the taste of the white rice. I also tried the mentaiko cream cheese, which had a rich mentaiko cream that was more intense than mayo-based fillings. It was a unique flavor that made me crave for alcohol. They also offer rice beer made with Koshihikari rice, adding to the onigiri shop experience. Although I was tempted by the salt onigiri, where you can choose 3 out of 6 types of salt, I was already full from the generous portion sizes. Overall, Onakasuita is a place where you can find onigiri with your favorite ingredients.