After visiting the graves during the equinoctial week, we usually go out to a restaurant for a meal together. However, on this day, we had a dinner event with the neighborhood association at a beer garden buffet, so I decided to just have onigiri for lunch. I made a reservation over the phone the day before because I ordered a bit too much for 10 people. I ordered salmon, grilled cod, okaka cheese, kombu, okaka, ikura, cheese, smoked cheese, brown rice smoked cheese, zangi mayo, tamagoyaki, and karaage. The onigiri was bigger than convenience store ones and had a satisfying amount. I ordered two, but one was enough for me. When I realized the tamagoyaki I ordered was missing, I contacted them and they brought it to me right away. The rice and the way they made the onigiri were a bit firm, which was not to my liking, but it was still tasty when eaten immediately. Unfortunately, the leftovers I kept in the fridge for the next morning were too hard to eat. The tamagoyaki was slightly sweet and delicious. The karaage had a solid color but wasn't too salty, making it easy to eat. They might have dango or daifuku besides onigiri. I'll check it out next time I go.

During the long weekend at lunchtime, I came to buy some side dishes for lunch. As soon as I entered the store, there was a counter to place orders, and I ordered 2 packs of zangi, potato salad, and tamagoyaki. I already had rice at home, but I couldn't resist getting an onigiri from here as well, so I asked for the salmon ikura onigiri. I received a waiting number ticket and passed the time by exploring the store. They had a wide variety of rice, with two rice polishing machines lined up. I enjoyed looking at the rice accompaniments, fruits, and vegetables. Soon my number was called for payment, and I said thank you as I left. I went home and had lunch. The onigiri from this rice specialty store was a bit small but packed with ingredients and delicious. My daughter seemed to really like the tamagoyaki and ate it happily. I poured the "karage with nanban vinegar" that I bought together over the zangi and had a bite. The meal was so tasty! Thank you for the delicious meal!

Jumbo rice ball 2.5 times the normal size 300g for 410 yen (tax included). You can choose between white rice and brown rice. It comes with three fillings: grilled cod roe, salmon, and cheese with bonito flakes. Even though it's brown rice, it's soft and easy to eat, and delicious! I will definitely buy the brown rice rice ball again. You can also get free pickles.

I recently discovered this onigiri shop while looking for one, and ended up buying onigiri for my children's lunch. The shop is run by a rice store, so it's no surprise that the rice is delicious! I also bought some for my night shift and it was tasty too! Besides onigiri, they also have zangi and tamagoyaki, so you can have a balanced meal. There are many types of onigiri to choose from, which is fun. I would definitely like to visit this shop again! It was delicious, thank you for the meal!

During lunchtime in the city, on a busy day with no time to stop and eat, I searched on Tabelog for a nearby restaurant where I could get takeout. I found a great place called "Kome Shin Nishioka Store," which opened on July 15, 2022. The restaurant specializes in koji and rice. It was founded as a grain merchant in Kushiro in 1948 by Tokuyama Matsuokao, who started with just his determination and a sack of rice. Now, the third generation continues the legacy of "rice, onigiri, and daifuku." The restaurant has two branches in Kushiro and this is the second branch in Sapporo after Kitago. Located about 500 meters west of Route 36 on Moiwa-Shiroishi Street, it has a welcoming and down-to-earth atmosphere, making it easy to enter. At lunchtime, there were two customers ahead of me, one of whom spent over 3,000 yen on onigiri. Inside the store, there is a section for onigiri, side dishes, and daifuku, as well as a corner for selling rice. I ordered "Sujiko @280, Tuna Mayo @160 (excluding tax)" and chose "white rice" from the options of white rice, brown rice, and mixed grain rice. The white rice used on that day was "Koshihikari rice from Niigata." The onigiri was quickly handed to me after being made in about three minutes. I enjoyed it in my car right away. The sujiko onigiri was slightly smaller than a Secoma or Hot Chef size, with fewer ingredients making the cost performance not the best. However, the well-balanced saltiness and the firmness of the rice made it a satisfying choice. While I can't say it's the best onigiri shop in Sapporo, it definitely ranks in the top three for me. I always end up getting onigiri, but I'd like to try their daifuku sometime. They offer a wide variety of rice types that can be purchased in 1kg increments. Although a bit pricey, I recommend the "Ryu no Hitomi 1kg @1,000 yen." I will definitely visit again at one of their locations. Thank you for the meal!

For me, almost 30 years ago, I had my first Cheese Okaka at Arinko-san and I got hooked! Since then, I have always chosen Cheese Okaka whenever I visit Arinko-san. Now, I finally visited this place. The parking lot in front of the store was full, and there were quite a few people inside. There were staff members at two different counters, one for the register and one for taking orders for onigiri. There were two customers ahead of me, and I quickly chose Cheese Okaka with brown rice from the menu on the wall. Unfortunately, they only had Kinpira and Zangi for side dishes, and I was hoping for some pickles. I wanted to compare their pickles to the ones I love from Arinko-san. After placing my order, I explored the store while waiting. They had a variety of rice toppings, and I couldn't decide what to buy. When my number was called, I paid and received the warm onigiri before heading home. Let's eat while it's warm! It's delicious! This is the taste of Cheese Okaka. The rice is delicious as always. The onigiri here is smaller than Arinko-san's, which is perfect for me. Pork miso soup, a side dish, and two onigiri from Arinko-san would be too much for me, but I think I can handle two varieties here. Next time, I want to look at the side dishes and choose. It was delicious! I will definitely come back. I'm curious about the Cheese Iburi Gakko next time. If it's nearby, I might reduce my visits to the convenience store. Thank you for the meal!

I visited an onigiri shop located along Shiraishi and Mowan Street in July 2022. In addition to onigiri, they also have side dishes, rice, and various other items. I ordered the Cheese Okaka from the menu. It took about 5 minutes from ordering to serving. The saltiness was just right, the seaweed was crispy, and the fillings were well-balanced. The rice ball was well-formed and easy to eat.

Both dumplings and rice balls are delicious, and it's great that you can also buy low-pesticide rice and brown rice! I used to go to the Kitago store before, but it's great that there is one in Nishioka now!

At first, I thought it was a store that sold rice, but it turns out they sell rice at the storefront and offer onigiri and side dishes for takeout. I visited the store after learning about this. When I saw the sign "こめしん", I thought the store was called "こめん" because the "し" looked different. Inside the store, there is a takeout area where you can choose from a variety of onigiri and place your order. I ordered the "Salmon Kombu" (194 yen) and "Chicken and Vegetables" (172 yen) onigiri, as well as the "Assorted Side Dishes Set" (194 yen). While waiting for my order, I noticed that you can choose from white rice, brown rice, and mixed grain rice. Unfortunately, the mixed grain rice was sold out at the time. They also have a rice milling machine where you can buy rice by weight, which is a great idea. When I received my onigiri, I hurried home to enjoy them. The onigiri were soft and fluffy, with a nice balance of ingredients. The Salmon Kombu onigiri had a subtle sweetness and a great combination of flavors, while the Chicken and Vegetables onigiri had a perfect balance of flavors and went well with the seaweed. The Assorted Side Dishes Set was also enjoyable, with a variety of small dishes to complement the onigiri. I look forward to trying the mixed grain rice with different fillings next time. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I went to Kome Shin to try their freshly made onigiri, which I had been wanting to eat for a while. It was crowded that day, and it took about 30 minutes for my order to be ready. But it was worth the wait. The freshly made onigiri was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

Rice ball and rice accompaniment shop. You can choose between white rice and brown rice for your rice ball, and they will make it fresh for you. The prices are a bit higher than convenience stores, but the rice is delicious, you can't even taste the brown rice. They also sell rice accompaniments. Today, I purchased miso-marinated cream cheese, which is a unique delicacy. The cream cheese aged in miso becomes sweet with a complex flavor and no unpleasant smell. I would like to visit again and try more items. Thank you for the meal.

Ever since I heard about this place, I was curious to try it out. A specialty store for koji and rice making onigiri, it's bound to be delicious, right?! The onigiri is made to order. You can choose from white rice, brown rice, or mixed grain rice. There are 34 types of fillings to choose from. On this day, one of the mixed grain rice options was sold out, leaving 33 options. After much deliberation, I bought 3 items: "Okra Natto" (140 yen) made with brown rice, featuring a slimy combination of okra and natto. "Grilled Mackerel with Ginger" (160 yen) also made with brown rice, topped with shredded grilled mackerel and sweet vinegar-pickled ginger. The mackerel flavor was a bit weak, which was a bit disappointing. And finally, the "Jumbo Onigiri" (350 yen) made with white rice, filled with red salmon, grilled cod roe, and cheese. This hefty 350g onigiri offers a great deal with a variety of fillings. The brown rice was a bit mushy for my taste, but the white rice was cooked perfectly, shiny and delicious! Next time, I'll make sure to go early to try the mixed grain rice salt onigiri. I'm also curious about the collaboration onigiri with Tempura Kurabu, the "Tanuki Onigiri". Thank you, Kome Shin!

On a certain weekday, there was a relatively new rice shop and onigiri shop bookmarked in Nishioka 4-jo, Toyohira-ku. There seems to be parking space for about 3-4 cars in front of the store. The store, which used to be a former convenience store, has a spacious interior with rice sales and rice accompaniments towards the back, and an onigiri counter near the entrance where customers come and go. From the menu on this day, I have previously visited a shop in Shiroishi-ku, but I completely forgot about it and was interested in trying something new. "Red Salmon and Brown Rice Onigiri (172 yen)" - The seaweed-wrapped brown rice had a nice aroma and a crunchy texture, with a slightly salty taste. The red salmon inside was average, overshadowed by the strong flavor of the brown rice. "Plum and White Rice Onigiri (172 yen)" - The white rice was slightly firm with a good elasticity, salty with a sweet and sour plum inside, offering a hint of umami. "Side Dish Set (194 yen)" - The set included two juicy and flavorful fried chicken pieces, a slightly sweet rolled omelette, a savory potato salad, and some leafy vegetable pickles. "Grilled Rice Cake (75 yen)" - The lightly browned rice cake had a chewy texture with a subtle brown rice flavor and sweetness, even winning over those who are not fans of sweet treats. The onigiri were made to order, so the saltiness may vary each time. Overall, the quality of the rice was good, but both onigiri were slightly salty. Thank you for the meal.

This is a place located in Toyohira-ku, 4-jo 1-chome along Shiroishi and Moiwa Street. For the exact location, as always, please check the map on Tabelog. Normally, when we think of onigiri, we think of convenience store onigiri. But this time, I heard that a rice shop opened an onigiri store, so I decided to visit. Upon arriving at the shop, I parked my car in the front parking lot and entered the shop. I went to the ordering counter, looked at the menu on the wall, and ordered "red salmon" and "mentaiko". I received a number tag and waited for my number to be called. After 3-4 minutes, my number was called, I paid, and received my onigiri. The onigiri was still warm and freshly made. I decided to eat it in the car. First, I tried the red salmon. It was not flaked salmon, but rather firm, well-cooked salmon that was flaked. The saltiness was just right and went well with the onigiri. The texture of the onigiri was soft and a bit fragile, but it was covered with seaweed, making it easy to eat. Next, I tried the mentaiko onigiri. It had a similar impression to the red salmon, with mild spicy mentaiko that added a nice texture to the onigiri. I noticed a menu item called "Jumbo Onigiri" on the wall that caught my interest, so I look forward to trying it next time.

July 2022 Onigiri Activity! Established in Showa 23! A rice shop based in Kushiro offers over 30 types of ingredients, including white rice, brown rice, and mixed grains starting from 120 yen. Made fresh to order, the rice balls are rolled into a round shape with just the right amount of air inside. The rice has a slightly firm texture that I really like, with a good aroma and flavor. The seaweed adds a perfect touch of saltiness. The filling options include "Salmon Ikura" for 240 yen, with a small amount of salmon roe and plenty of red salmon, and "Kinpira" for 150 yen, which has a rich sweet and savory flavor that makes you want to drink sake. Pork miso soup is only available in winter, and the first time trying "Miso soup" for 120 yen was also delicious, with a rich broth. Thank you for the meal!

It opened for pre-opening on July 11, 2022. I visited on July 15. I had just eaten sweet university sweet potato with ice cream on top, so my mouth was very sweet (^_^;) I was eager to try the onigiri here, so I hurried over. The exterior looks like a typical rice shop. However, once inside, there was a corner for onigiri sales and a corner for dango sales. I bought 4 onigiri: salt musubi for 120 yen, leaf wasabi for 140 yen, cheese mentaiko for 180 yen, zangi mayo for 160 yen, and a 600ml bottle of ooi ocha for 120 yen. Even though it's just tea, when you order it at a restaurant, it costs around 300 to 400 yen per cup, and you can get 3 cups from one bottle, so I wonder how much they are marking up the price. That's why selling it here for 120 yen per bottle is quite reasonable, but I think you can buy it for around 70 yen at the supermarket. I'm just an average person (^^ゞ The saltiness of the onigiri is just right and delicious. The prices are also reasonable. I wish there was a bit more filling though!

The store specializes in selling rice, and I decided to try their rice ball after remembering how delicious the sample I tried before was. You order at the entrance, then wait for your number to be called to pay at the counter on the left. The rice ball was pretty average, with good seaweed that melted well in the mouth and a decent aroma. It didn't have the same impact as the sample I tried before. I personally prefer a bit more saltiness. The price is reasonable, making it a convenient option for a quick lunch. However, there may be a wait during busy times.

I bought two red salmon and cheese okaka rice balls. They were very delicious, with a good texture of rice and ingredients. I would like to try other items as well.