Bongo’s onigiri products, however, are made simply by “wrapping” select fillings in fluffily steamed rice. Long lines began to form outside Bongo around 10 years ago after the outlet earned ...

When we think of Japanese culinary culture, we obviously think of sushi, ramen and even the famous Okonomiyaki omelette...

For a more flavorful twist, some people add sauces to their onigiri fillings. Japanese barbecue sauce is a popular option for Yaki Onigiri or grilled rice balls,, bringing a savory-sweet element ...

Now the cooked rice is ready. 1. Prepare the onigiri fillings. Tuna-mayo: Mix the tuna with mayonnaise and black pepper. Ume: Remove the seed from umeboshi. 2. Spread the cooked rice on plastic wrap.

Onigiri rice balls are my go-to lunch choice on busy days. They can be eaten with one hand, are filling and budget-friendly. I used to make them at home, but nowadays I get them from onigiri ...

There was a voting event called The Onigiri Cup where people selected their favorite onigiri fillings out of 10 options. Salmon was chosen as the top option, followed by Tuna Mayo and then Ume Plum.

What's onigiri? Ana Imai, a co-owner of Omusubee, stepped forward to share her passion for the Japanese rice balls stuffed with different sweet and savory fillings, wrapped in nori, or dried seaweed.