Onigiri Shokudo, a take-out shop in Utrecht, Netherlands, offers a variety of onigiri (Japanese rice balls) and Japanese tea, providing a taste of Japanese cuisine. The shop, located on Hardebollenstraat, is an extension of the Japanese eatery Shokudo. Onigiri Shokudo has garnered positive attention for its quality and authentic flavors.
The shop offers a range of onigiri, with prices between €3.50 and €6.50. The onigiri are available both warm and cold, with fillings like seared cod roe (aburi mentaiko), eel omelet, salmon with melted cheese, and tuna with smoked radish (tuna iburigakko). The shop also sells Japanese sodas and teas and small sweets.
Customers praise the high quality of the rice and fillings, with the aburi mentaiko and unagi omelet onigiri receiving particularly high marks. The aburi mentaiko features cod roe seasoned with kombu, sake, yuzu, and pepper, seared with Japanese mayonnaise, giving it a smoky flavor. The rice is described as soft, sticky, and perfectly salted. The cold onigiri, such as the walnut miso and tuna iburigakko, also receive positive reviews.
The shop is run by two Japanese women who prepare the onigiri. Onigiri Shokudo is primarily a take-out shop, but there are a couple of benches available for customers who wish to eat their snacks on-site. The shop also sells Japanese merchandise, such as T-shirts, chopsticks, and crocheted onigiri.
