When I ordered the ikura onigiri at this shop, I was asked, "Are you from Tohoku or Hokkaido?" Apparently, people in Fukuoka don't even know what ikura is, so they need an explanation before ordering. Some even write on food review websites like Tabelog that ikura is "eggs that have grown and stuck together." It's true that salmon is not caught in Kyushu, so it's understandable to some extent... This shop is an onigiri specialty store located about 15 minutes by train from the center of Fukuoka city. The freshness of the onigiri made to order is surprisingly delicious. And the onigiri for takeout is wrapped in bamboo skin. When was the last time you had an onigiri wrapped in bamboo skin? The recommended item here is the "One Go Set." The basic price is 820 yen, and you get three onigiri for less than 300 yen each, along with three mini side dishes, pickles, and miso soup (miso ball for takeout). On the other hand, the "Onigiri Set" with two onigiri and the same sides is only 700 yen, a mere 110 yen difference, making it almost feel unfair. If you choose an onigiri that costs more than 300 yen, you will need to pay the difference, but it's still a great deal. There are always over 20 types of fillings for the onigiri. In addition to those, there is a monthly special filling that makes it hard to choose. They are all delicious, but the standout ones are the ikura, ebi shoga (shrimp and ginger), and tori soboro (chicken mince). The ebi shoga was a limited item for the month, and the small yet plump shrimp with the spiciness of ginger complement each other well. The tori soboro is not like the chicken rice on a bento box, but it's moist and tastes like pure chicken. It's surprisingly delicious. The "Nama Tarako and Aojiso" was also a limited item for the month, and the moistness of the nama tarako combined with the slight tingling sensation of the green perilla enhances the flavors. The variety of fillings and combinations are great, but the key to the deliciousness is the firm rice, well-balanced saltiness, and high-quality nori. The onigiri with just nori (160 yen) is probably also very delicious. Onigiri has become popular to buy at convenience stores, and the crispy nori lovers are increasing every year, dominating the market. However, the original form of onigiri as a portable food is when the nori is already wrapped around it. Especially when wrapped in bamboo skin, the bamboo absorbs moisture, enhancing the aroma and flavor of the nori, showing a wonderful harmony with the cold rice. Please try the onigiri at this shop at least once. In the future, when I need to bring a gift to someone, I will definitely choose the onigiri from this shop first. This article is from "Tokyo Totteoki!!". If you want to see more photos, please click the link below. "Onigiri Gyuggyu" (Fukuoka Futsukaichi, onigiri) https://tokyo.totteoki.jp/21738/

It was located a short walk from Futarimachi Station. The exterior had a run-down feel, but once inside, the husband and wife warmly welcomed me, making me feel very cozy (*ˊᵕˋ*). I ordered the wagyu sukiyaki onigiri as a single item. They made it after I ordered, and the rice was fluffy with plenty of filling inside, making it very delicious ♡ I thought I could eat as many of these onigiri as I wanted〜^^

This is a rice ball shop near Nishitetsu Futsukaichi Station. There is a popular curry shop called Koroshi nearby. The shop has two 4-seat tables and four 1-seat round tables. It can get crowded during weekends and sometimes they run out of rice. The shop is run by a couple and has a cozy atmosphere, so I don't mind waiting. The photo shows a rice ball set for 700 yen, which includes 2 rice balls, side dishes, pickles, and miso soup. You can choose rice balls up to 300 yen each, with an additional fee to choose from all varieties. They have a wide selection, so I always have a hard time choosing. They also have monthly special rice balls, which I look forward to. The home-style side dishes and freshly made delicious rice balls are comforting. It's reassuring that they don't use preservatives. Thank you for the meal.

Tsukune and chicken soboro can be summed up as a warmth that makes you want to cry when you eat it while feeling emotionally fragile. If this place were nearby, I would visit it regularly. When I went around 11:30, I was told there was a 30-minute wait, but I think I was lucky because I got to eat in about 20 minutes while waiting in line. It felt like they were close to finishing after serving a few more groups. The chicken meatloaf that came with the set was delicious. The staff were all so nice that the whole atmosphere was warm and welcoming.

I visited Onigiri Gyugyu, a rice ball specialty store, and was welcomed by a neat and cozy atmosphere run by a husband and wife. I ordered a set and it arrived promptly. When I took a bite, the rice ball had a shiny appearance and a soft texture throughout. It was not overly tightly packed, but not too loose either. The softness filled my mouth with delight. The texture was amazing, and the seaweed had a nice oceanic taste. The fillings were also delicious, but what impressed me the most was the sweetness and texture of the rice. It's incredible how a rice ball can leave such an impression. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

Near Nishitetsu Futsukaichi Station, I went there hoping to have Koroshi's curry, but unfortunately they were closed. Right across from it, there is this rice ball shop. The shop is clean, and they make the rice balls after you order. It's run by a couple, and they have rice ball newspapers posted on the walls, creating a cozy atmosphere. I ordered the lunch set with cod roe and grilled salmon. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal!

The miso soup broth is delicious and the rice is tasty too. They make the onigiri after you order, which is great. Personally, I think the onigiri tastes better when you take it to go. If you like rice, you will really enjoy it. The onigiri has a firm texture, but when you take it to go, they wrap it in bamboo sheets which absorb moisture, making it even more delicious to eat. My favorite menu item is the salted tofu. It's tofu that tastes salty but is simple and tasty. In June, they had a shrimp and ginger onigiri which was delicious. I want to try more menu items that I haven't had before. I love their ohagi, it's the best here! I order it every time and the sweetness is just right. I bought some as a souvenir but ended up eating all three by myself, it was that good. Highly recommend!

I finally visited the onigiri shop that I had been curious about but couldn't go to for a while. It is located near the station, but on a narrow one-way street, so if you go by car, you will have to walk a bit because there is no coin parking nearby. The shop gives the impression of having customers coming in one after another. All items can be taken out (in the case of a set, the miso soup becomes a miso ball). I had a set of 3 onigiri, tamagoyaki, carrot salad, pickles, and miso soup with new onions. * The reason there are only 2 onigiri in the photo is that they served one separately on a plate for the child, showing the thoughtful service of this shop. My child ordered a salmon onigiri and a fully ripe plum onigiri. I didn't try them myself, but they looked delicious! The saltiness was just right. Perhaps because there is an obstetrics and gynecology clinic in front, there were many pregnant customers. With menus that seem good for the body and at this price, it's no wonder they would want to come here after each examination... I was very satisfied, thank you for the meal!!

Two days market came for Koroshi's curry. In front of Koroshi's curry, there is an onigiri shop. I haven't been able to go to Kanaya Hamaguchi-cho store in Nagasaki since February. When I went to Kumamoto the other day, I planned to go to Ichikara-ju in Mizutamachi, but I couldn't go because I was full. And then, onigiri. The Hokkaido grilled salmon catches the eye and heart. This shop is compared to convenience store onigiri, but it's rude to compare it to convenience store onigiri. Machine-produced in large quantities, transported by truck, and convenience store clerks at the cash register, versus onigiri made with care by the owner for each customer, where producers and customers are directly connected heart to heart. By the way, the price is about the same as convenience store onigiri. Compared to convenience store onigiri with plenty of preservatives and dry rice, this one has a glossy and radiant appearance like new rice. Without dancing and toasting, the natural sweetness and umami of rice are strong, using good rice like Akita Komachi or Niigata Koshihikari. And the flavor of the seaweed is wonderful. On the way to Fukuoka Tenjin on the Nishitetsu train, the good aroma of seaweed wafts from the bag. Fine texture, easily chewable seaweed. It's different from seaweed that falls apart when cut with teeth like convenience store seaweed. The finishing touch is the various carefully selected ingredients by the shop owner. Only in Fukuoka, Hokkaido red salmon roe. The eggs grow and stick together to become salmon roe. And further growth, separated into individual eggs, becomes ikura. I wanted to eat ikura, so when I entered, I was told that ikura would be available from November, but I thought there was ikura available now? It turned out to be salmon roe when I checked the menu. An onigiri with exquisite saltiness, whether it's seaweed or rice, the saltiness is perfect. The sweetness of the rice enhances the flavor. Once you eat this, you won't be able to eat convenience store onigiri. You won't be able to eat at Nagasaki's Kaniya. JR Nishitetsu Futamachi Station also stops the Nagasaki-bound limited express Kamome, so it might be a good idea to buy this onigiri in Futamachi when going to Nagasaki. However, since no preservatives are used, when you go to Nagasaki, there is an onigiri at Darumamon in Chitose-cho, too.

It seems that this shop also offers takeout from the beginning, so I will write about my usual visit. Omusubi Gyuggyuu, I was told about this place by someone who knows the Chikushino area well. The menu is extensive and I was indecisive. They also have a wide variety of desserts in the afternoon. The service of being able to have seconds of egg over rice in the morning for free is quite generous! They make the omusubi by wrapping it tightly in bamboo skin after taking the order. Salted omusubi. It's been a while since I've had a simple omusubi. The saltiness is just right! It looks nice when it's wrapped in bamboo skin like this. Aonanohana. This is from Setaka, a famous production area for nanohana. Unlike karashi nanohana, this is pickled lightly and refreshing. Karashi nanohana is often stir-fried in oil, so... While waiting for takeout, the young lady here served me roasted green tea. It was a pleasant moment, even though it was sunny outside. It seems that they usually offer takeout as well.

I found a specialty rice ball shop while organizing my food log. The shop had a sign outside, located in a narrow alley in Chikushino, Fukuoka. Although it is mainly for takeout, you can also eat inside. I visited on a weekday around noon and ordered two items for takeout: spicy cod roe for 250 yen and pickled mustard greens for 220 yen. While waiting, the owner made tea for us, which had a gentle and elegant taste. The items were wrapped in bamboo skin, giving a sense of luxury. The spicy cod roe was plump and had a nice texture, with just the right amount of spiciness. The pickled mustard greens, although I expected them to be more aged, turned out to be more like lightly pickled vegetables. However, the rice used was of high quality, evident from its glossiness and chewiness. Even when eaten slightly cold, it still tasted delicious, indicating the use of good rice. Overall, the rice balls were satisfying, and I believe they would taste even better when freshly made. The shop opens at 7 am, making it a convenient option for those on their way to work.

Nikkaichi. I surprised my former boss by visiting his restaurant. However, I couldn't find the place, with only clues being a Facebook post about a neighboring house's curtain and mention of Nishitetsu Street. I wasn't even sure if Nishitetsu Street was correct, but I started searching, knowing it was a 2-minute walk from the station! It was raining heavily, so I went back to the station to buy an umbrella. I walked along Nishitetsu Street near the river, but couldn't find it. Feeling lost, I showed the green curtain of the neighboring house to the police officer at the station, and he knew exactly where it was. He guided me using Google Maps, but when I arrived, the restaurant was closed! I had to call them, and the surprise was ruined, haha. While waiting, I found a rice ball shop on the street and decided to wait there. I learned a lot about Nikkaichi and Fukuoka. The rice balls and miso soup were delicious and comforting. Thank you for the meal!

A couple runs a dedicated onigiri specialty shop. They offer a wide variety of onigiri that are carefully handmade. I always order the onigiri set (2 onigiri, side dishes and pickles, miso soup) to take out. My favorite is the half-cooked seasoned egg. The flavors are gentle and not too strong. It's popular, so you may need to place an order in advance by phone to avoid waiting.

*They offer takeout onigiri as a single item or as a set with side dishes and miso soup. Two onigiri cost 680 yen, while three cost 790 yen. I ordered the set with braised pork, soft-boiled egg, and grilled salmon. Since they make the food after receiving the order, there may be a short wait, so it's better to call ahead for pickup time if you're in a hurry. Overall, the flavors are gentle and low in salt. Those who prefer strong flavors may find it a bit lacking. My favorite was the braised pork onigiri. They have a variety of options, so I'd like to try more. *The atmosphere is cozy, run by a couple. I like that the takeout containers are wrapped in bamboo leaves instead of plastic, it adds to the charm of the place.

A fluffy, perfectly formed onigiri. This is the ultimate breakfast.

Flavorful egg, grilled cod roe, minced meat.

It's understandable that there are many delicious takeout options even for mild-tasting miso soup.