🍙 How much does an onigiri cost in Tokyo?


Hello, Wanderer!

A staple of both locals and tourists alike, onigiri are rice balls with a small amount of savory filling. If you're coming to Japan and want to try local food, starting with an onigiri is a safe bet.

There's all sorts of flavors available, from basic ingredients to, well, somewhat unusual. Fillings with fish are popular, but you can also get ones with eggs, beef, different vegetables, and more. I like the spicy salmon ones best, myself!

The nice thing about onigiri is they're available absolutely everywhere, and they're great for a quick snack or a light lunch.

But how much does an onigiri cost, anyway?

You'll be happy to know they're actually very affordable, especially if you get the basic convenience store kind. While similar ones in the US are upwards of $4+, here's prices I saw during my last visit to Tokyo:

Tuna mayonnaise onigiri: ¥149 / $1 USD

Spicy pollack roe onigiri: ¥181 / $1.22 USD

Grilled salmon flakes onigiri: ¥181 / $1.22 USD

You can also get fancier onigiri, bigger ones with HUGE amounts of filling, at proper restaurants. These usually cost closer to ¥300-500, but it's worth it because they're so fresh (and massive).

🍙 Wanna learn how to make onigiri? Take an onigiri-making class at Koboji Temple!

What kind of onigiri are you looking forward to trying?

Safe travels and happy wandering!

Anastasia


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