Onigiri Shokudo in Utrecht offers a delightful experience with authentic Japanese rice balls and teas. This takeaway shop, a satellite of the Shokudo eatery, provides a taste of Japan in the Hardebollenstraat.

The shop offers a variety of onigiri, ranging from €3.50 to €6.50 each, along with Japanese sodas and teas. Run by two friendly Japanese ladies, Onigiri Shokudo offers both cold and freshly made warm onigiri.

Customers rave about the quality of the rice and fillings, with the aburi mentaiko (seared pollock roe) and unagi omelet onigiri receiving high praise. Other options include salmon with melted cheese, miso flambée, and noritama onigiri.

The cold onigiri, such as walnut miso and tuna iburigakko (smoked radish), are also popular choices. With a selection of about ten different onigiri, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Onigiri Shokudo is open weekdays from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM and weekends until 4:00 PM. The shop also sells Japanese sodas, teas, daifuku-mochi, dorayaki, and cute merchandise.