[2025 Osaka Restaurant] Travel Guide for Onigiri Gorichan (Updated May)

Onigiri Gorichan Onigiri Gorichan Nakazakicho Main Store It is recommended to come earlier so that you can hear the spirited speeches in the store before it opens at 11 o'clock. It is a very Japanese opening ceremony and the whole store is very welcoming. There are many flavors of rice balls. After eating 1/3 of the rice balls, you can make them into soup. After adding chopped green onions, wheat bran, and broth, you can also add mustard or yuzu pepper. After trying both flavors, I think the yuzu pepper is more amazing! I recommend everyone to go and eat it!

How can you miss this gem of a shop? I really love it! The fluffy rice balls are filled with overflowing fillings. They are really delicious!! The prices are very affordable and there are many choices. Basically, they have everything you like. The store is not big, with a seating capacity of about 15 pax. It is a cozy little shop. I highly recommend it. 1: I think the most delicious one is spicy mentaiko + mentaiko mayonnaise, it has such a full flavor! 2: Ikura+Salmon Flakes is also super delicious!!! The ikura bursts in your mouth, and it is delicious when paired with rice! 3: Mayonnaise sauce + golden pomfret is very Japanese style! Light golden pomfret with rich egg yolk Note: The restaurant opens at 11:00. There was a long queue at the door at 11:10. My friend and I were the only two Chinese people in the queue. The menu was only in Japanese, English and Korean. The rice ball restaurant is right next to the Nakazaki-cho subway exit! No reservation is required, but the store is not very big, all the seats are in front of the board, which can accommodate about 10 people!

#favouriteitinerary Gorichan Onigiri is a must-try spot for anyone craving authentic, flavorful rice balls. This small, cozy establishment offers indoor dining but also serves quick takeout, making it perfect for a fast, satisfying meal. We opted for the No. 1 onigiri, which comes with salted salmon roe and salmon—two of their most popular fillings. The onigiri was prepared quickly, and when we took the first bite, the freshness and richness of the ingredients were immediately evident. The salmon roe was perfectly salted, adding a burst of flavor that complemented the tender, juicy salmon. The rice was soft, fluffy, and seasoned just right. Despite its size, Gorichan Onigiri doesn’t compromise on quality, serving up delicious, fresh ingredients that make each bite memorable. If you're in the area, it’s a great choice for a quick, satisfying meal that doesn’t skimp on taste.

The Onigiri here is superb!!!! Must try in Osaka