Try Okinawa’s take on onigiri at this casual café. Pork tamago onigiri is a slice of grilled spam and a fried egg covered with rice and wrapped in seaweed – it’s a little like Hawaiian spam musubi, but with the addition of that hearty egg. It’s a staple comfort food in the southern part of Japan and locals love to grab one to eat on the go from a convenience store. Pork Tamago Onigiri Cafe in Ikebukuro offers this delicious food in an array of flavours.
First timers should go with the plain (¥350) version to start off with, but if you want something more filling, we recommend the fried shrimp and tartare sauce (¥500) option. The shop is open as early as 8am so you can easily stop by to grab a pork tamago onigiri for breakfast, or pick up a late-night snack, since it’s open until midnight.