Onigiri Shokudo in Utrecht offers a delightful experience with its authentic onigiri and Japanese teas. Located on Hardebollenstraat, this takeaway shop, a satellite of the Japanese eatery Shokudo, provides a taste of Japanese culinary tradition.

The shop offers a variety of onigiri, ranging in price from €3.50 to €6.50. Run by friendly Japanese staff, the shop offers both cold and freshly made hot onigiri, catering to different preferences.

Among the offerings are warm rice balls like Aburi mentaiko (€6.50), seared cod roe with Japanese mayonnaise, and unagi omelet onigiri (€6.50) with sweet-lacquered Japanese eel and egg. These options showcase the high quality of ingredients, including the savory, spicy cod roe and the perfectly cooked Japanese rice.

Cold onigiri varieties include walnut miso (€4.30), a sweet-savory mix of nuts and soybean paste, and tuna iburigakko (€4.50), a combination of tuna and smoked radish. The shop also serves Japanese sodas and various types of Japanese tea to complement the onigiri.

Onigiri Shokudo is open on weekdays from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM and on weekends until 4:00 PM. While primarily a takeaway shop, there are a few wooden benches available for those who wish to eat on-site.