Inside Shinagawa Station, I wandered around Ecute and discovered an onigiri shop. There was a bit of a line, but I waited a little at the back of the line and made my purchase. I decided to go for a simple option, the "Kamameshi Onigiri" for 180 yen, and paid with my IC card. They asked if I wanted a cold pack since it was mid-September and the outside containers were hot, so I appreciated the offer. I had my own insulated onigiri pouch, so I used the cold pack to keep it in perfect condition. As for the onigiri itself, the "Kamameshi Onigiri" was plain and natural, with sesame salt on the side. It was a simple onigiri, showcasing the quality of the rice without any distractions. It was soft and fluffy, with a delicious sweetness and umami flavor from the rice. I enjoyed it on the delayed Azusa Limited Express train. The rice was so delicious that I didn't even need to use the sesame salt provided on the side.

There is an onigiri shop inside Shinagawa Station that I had always been curious about. I decided to buy some for dinner. Since it was close to closing time, many options were sold out, but there were still a variety of onigiri to choose from. I purchased the most popular "Ebiten (shrimp tempura) (300 yen)", the classic "Salmon (240 yen)", and the simple yet delicious looking "Shirasu (baby sardines) rice (240 yen)". The size of the onigiri was smaller than convenience store ones, and the prices were a bit higher, but the taste of the rice was delicious. Personally, I found the simpler flavor of the "Shirasu rice" more delicious than the popular "Ebiten", so I would like to try even simpler options if I have the chance.

I ate onigiri from "Hyakusen" in Shinagawa. It is a shop in Ecute where you can take out onigiri from all 47 prefectures. I bought the Fish Katsu Tempura for 260 yen, Nozawana Stir-fry for 240 yen, and Squid Tempura for 260 yen. The Fish Katsu Tempura was not made with white fish, but with small dried fish like katsuobushi. They were all thick and filling, so eating three of them made me full.

For breakfast, I bought shrimp tempura, mushroom tempura, dried seasoned mackerel, and smoked herring rice ball. I sat in a flower bed in the city and opened the bag. Suddenly, a sparrow appeared. I took a photo of the rice ball still in the bag. The shrimp tempura had a crispy texture from the tail, blending well with the rice. The mushroom tempura had a crunchy and juicy texture, enjoyable to chew. The dried seasoned mackerel had a salty taste that made me crave sake. The smoked herring was surprisingly sweet, contrary to the expected saltiness. I wanted to eat another one... I truly enjoyed my morning.

Ecute Shinagawa, a shop located inside Ecute Shinagawa. They offer about 60 different types of onigiri, from classic ones to onigiri featuring local specialties from all 47 prefectures. I usually visit at night, so I wonder if some types are sold out by then. I didn't realize they had so many varieties. While the prices are a bit higher compared to convenience store onigiri, I've always wanted to try them. I finally visited on a weekday around 6:30 pm, with only one other customer present. The staff were efficient and likable. First, I tried the Ebi Tenmusu for 290 yen (tax included), their most popular item. The impressive appearance and the plump shrimp with sweet and savory sauce made for a delicious tempura. I personally eat the shrimp tails, but it might be a bit tricky for those who don't. Next, I had the Beni Shake for 220 yen, ranked fourth in popularity. It's interesting and convenient that you can see the ingredients inside. The shop uses premium rice like the "Miyuki rice" from Iiyama, Nagano Prefecture, or the "Nita rice" from Okuizumo, Shimane Prefecture, selected by a rice master. I'm particularly concerned about the origin of the salmon. Lastly, I tried the Ikura for 290 yen. I usually make my own onigiri, so I chose something I wouldn't make myself. The popping texture was enjoyable. They use the highest quality nori from Ariake, limited to specific producers. While the shapes may be less convenient to eat compared to convenience store onigiri, the taste of the rice and nori is exceptional. I would love to try other ingredients as well as a special treat onigiri. Thank you for the meal!

One day, when I used Shinagawa Station on JR, I felt a little hungry, so I decided to buy onigiri at "Omusubi Momochi" located in the EkiNaka Ecute Shinagawa South. They specialize in onigiri and offer a wide variety of options, including onigiri made with ingredients from all 47 prefectures. I was undecided on which one to choose, but ended up buying these two! Even though I bought them because I was feeling a bit hungry, they turned out to be quite substantial (laughs). "Ebi Ten Musubi" for 290 yen has a large tempura shrimp sticking out of the onigiri. The combination of sweet and savory sauce with the tempura shrimp and rice is just perfect. "Maitake Ten Musubi" for 230 yen also has a savory tempura maitake mushroom and sauce that goes well with the rice. The rice is chewy and delicious, made with Miyuki rice from Iiyama, Nagano Prefecture, and Nita rice from Okuizumo, Shimane Prefecture. Although they are a bit pricey, the generous amount of ingredients makes it worth it, providing a satisfying experience. I would like to try onigiri from all 47 prefectures in the future. They also have a store in Tokyo Station's Keiyo Street, which I rarely visit, so I plan to check it out next time.

I purchased Ebi Ten Musubi and Maitake Ten Musubi. The Ebi Ten Musubi has a large shrimp tempura sticking out from the rice ball, giving it a powerful appearance. The sauce is also delicious. This shop sells rice balls from all 47 prefectures. The Ebi Ten Musubi is from Aichi Prefecture. By the way, Chiba Prefecture has Mezashi Musubi, and Tokyo has Asari Tsukudani Musubi. They pay attention to details like rice and seaweed, and it was indeed very delicious. ^_^

Visited the onigiri shop in Shinagawa Ekimae Ekiecute before 12:30 on Thursday, May 19, 2022. The shrimp tempura (¥290) and shiitake mushroom tempura (¥230) seem to be popular, so I bought the No.1 shrimp tempura and No.2 shiitake mushroom tempura. I ate them about 10 minutes after purchasing, but the tempura batter wasn't crispy and the tempura dipping sauce was a bit bland. Despite these shortcomings, it's convenient to be able to enjoy tempura easily. The size is average for tempura. Perhaps this type of shop is better suited for regular onigiri instead.

In Shinagawa Station, there is an onigiri shop called "Momochi". I had to wait for one person at 6:00 pm on a weekday. I ordered a shiitake mushroom tempura onigiri and a cheese and chicken onigiri, which cost 470 yen for both. The visual appeal of the tempura spilling out of the onigiri caught my attention, but I must admit that convenience store onigiri is cheaper and tastier. The onigiri from Momochi wasn't bad, but the seaweed and tempura were a bit soggy and the flavor was a bit mild, so I wished it had more punch. The cheese and chicken onigiri had good ingredient choices, but I would have liked more cheese in it. The amount of rice was also less, about 80% of a convenience store onigiri. Overall, I think they could pay more attention to details like how they shape the onigiri and temperature management, as it is a specialty shop.

At Ecute Shinagawa, there is a rice ball shop that turns local specialties from all over Japan into rice balls. One item that caught my eye is the "Salad Pan" from Shiga Prefecture, priced at 180 yen (including 8% tax). They turned the pickled radish and mayonnaise mixture into a sandwich bread called "Coppé Pan" into a rice ball. Pickled radish and mayonnaise go well together, so it's a great match with rice!

I bought some fried chicken from Torima-san and some onigiri from Momochi-san. Popular onigiri choices include shrimp tempura, squid tempura, and shiitake mushroom tempura, but you can also buy onigiri with famous ingredients from all 47 prefectures here. My favorites are the "mackerel rice" from Iwate and the "soy sauce-marinated bonito" from Kochi. Today, I had the classic salmon onigiri and the soy sauce-marinated bonito from Kochi for breakfast at work, along with the fried chicken from Torima-san. It was delicious!

At the end of the year, I stopped at Shinagawa Station to get breakfast before heading home. In the past, I used to get breakfast at a different onigiri shop in Shinagawa Station and eat it on the Shinkansen seat. However, there was a rude man next to me who kept loudly using a toothpick and taking up space, so I decided to eat my breakfast on a bench near the Shinkansen transfer gate this time. The onigiri I chose was green onion miso and iburi gakko. The onigiri was a bit cold, but I was grateful that the shop opened early. The iburi gakko could have been better if the smoked fish flakes were mixed in. The green onion miso was delicious and satisfying. I woke up early, took the Shinkansen from Shinagawa, had lunch alone, visited my grandma, and bought my favorite cake at Hankyu Department Store Umeda before going home. While waiting for my cake to be wrapped, I overheard a funny conversation between a grandpa and the store clerk about when he would eat the cake. It made me feel like I was really back in my hometown. I love the atmosphere in Osaka and Kansai. Then, I took the Kintetsu Nara Line and got closer to my hometown station. I sent a message to my dad saying I would arrive earlier than expected, and his sweet reply made me feel like we were in a long-distance relationship. It was a heartwarming moment.

You can enjoy onigiri made with ingredients from various regions of Japan at this takeout-only onigiri shop. There was a large photo of shrimp tempura onigiri, but it was said to be temporarily unavailable. The onigiri are unevenly shaped and vary in size.

I got some onigiri for how much!! With a transfer time of 3 minutes... What can I buy in this situation!? Or will I miss the train!? Shopping with a big risk on my shoulders!! The bakery had a long line at the checkout... No good. But the onigiri shop across the street was good to go!! I hesitated between shrimp tempura and salmon roe, but ended up buying the salmon roe!! I was able to catch the train safely.

Tokyo one night, two day trip has successfully ended. Now heading to Osaka by Shinkansen, but before that, let's buy something for dinner. On the way from Shinagawa Station to the Shinkansen, I found a charming onigiri called "Tenmusu" with a shrimp standing tall on top of the triangular rice ball. The display was impressive, so I decided to buy it along with "Sweetened Cod" and "Red Salmon". The Tenmusu looked great, but I was worried about how to eat it. The Sweetened Cod onigiri caught my interest as it's not commonly seen in Kansai. Red Salmon is my favorite onigiri filling, so I had to get that too. Enjoyed a fun onigiri time on the Shinkansen. Started with the eye-catching Tenmusu, and surprisingly, it was easy to eat. The rice was fluffy, and the shrimp tempura sauce was light. The Sweetened Cod was quite sweet at first, but as I continued eating, it was surprisingly good. Red Salmon was a classic and delicious as always. Prices were around 290 yen for Tenmusu, 210-220 yen for Red Salmon, and 230-260 yen for Sweetened Cod. Didn't check the exact prices due to being in a rush. There are still many onigiri I want to try, so I will definitely visit Shinagawa Station again.

I bought three items at a store I stumbled upon while in a rush: mentaiko, beef simmered in soy sauce, and shrimp tempura. Although they were a bit pricey, costing over 200 yen each, they were delicious with plenty of ingredients. I ate them on the Shinkansen. I've seen them on TV before. Today, I'm planning to go to Tsu, so I thought I might stop by the original store of the tempura.

I quickly grabbed a bite to eat at Shinagawa Station ^_^ I purchased onigiri that caught my eye at Ecute. It was my first time using it, but my friend who bought it with me said they use it often. - Shrimp Tempura Onigiri: 290 yen - Salmon Roe Onigiri: 280 yen The shrimp tempura onigiri is said to be the most popular since it appeared on a TV show. You can tell by the appearance that the shrimp has a strong presence! The salmon roe onigiri has a well-seasoned taste and is delicious. I was a bit disappointed that they didn't provide wet towels for takeout. I wonder if they forgot or if they don't usually provide them. Thank you for the meal.

I was hungry and ended up buying onigiri at Shinagawa Station! Despite the risk of missing my transfer time, I stopped to buy "Ebiten Musubi" without hesitation, and also purchased some karaage and added "Torigobou". I dashed to the platform, prioritizing my appetite over catching the train. It was a close call, but I made it in time! I was nervous, but it was worth it to enjoy delicious onigiri.

◉Genre: Takeout, Onigiri, Light meal ◉Area: Minato-ku, Takanawa, JR Shinagawa Station Ecute Shinagawa South ◉Access: Inside JR Shinagawa Station, Minato-ku, Takanawa ◉Parking: Not available ◉Credit card payment: Not available ◉Number of visits: First visit ◉Number of reviews: 1st time When you feel like eating rice, you head to the nearby "Hyakusen" for some onigiri. The exterior and interior of the place make you crave rice for sure. I didn't know this, but it seems this shop was also introduced on a certain TV show, as my companion mentioned. It appears to be a specialty onigiri shop! The exterior has a large map of Japan next to the showcase, serving as a landmark. The seating is takeout only. The menu consists of onigiri representing each of the 47 prefectures. They use specialty products from each prefecture, which is quite enjoyable to look at! I ordered the following: - Mentaiko (230 yen) → As a Fukuoka resident, I had to go for this! What else could it be from Fukuoka... maybe bamboo shoots? No, pork bone broth? Oh, maybe motsunabe flavor?! ... It was mentaiko. Well, it's a classic and a popular ingredient nationwide, so it was delicious as expected. ◆Strong point: I want to buy onigiri from all 47 prefectures someday and eat them all together. ◆Service: Average. ◆Summary: Onigiri, the representative fast food of Japan! This might be a moment when you feel proud to be Japanese. I may not be that kind of person, but I love onigiri. Thank you for the meal.

After work, I bought two rice balls on my way home!! While transferring trains, I happened to see a limited-time menu and couldn't resist buying the "Miso-grilled Iwachu pork"!! I only intended to get the limited item, but ended up also buying the "Salt-grilled Japanese Black beef". Both the Iwachu pork and Japanese Black beef were delicious and went well with rice!