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The 9 best onigiri in Paris just like in Tokyo

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To discover Japanese street food without leaving the capital, what could be better than onigiri! These little stuffed rice balls are the perfect snack for a quick and affordable lunch. We have selected the best places for you to eat onigiri in Paris.


The best onigiri in Paris

Are you looking for the best places to eat onigiri in Paris? You've come to the right place. If the name doesn't ring a bell, onigiri are small rice balls filled with fish, vegetables, or delicious marinated meats. This snack of Japanese origin, which is usually shaped like a triangle or an oval, is a daily staple for the Japanese, who consume it as a quick snack or as lunch, for example in their bento boxes.

Spicy tuna, salmon-avocado, shiitake, marinated beef... The recipes are numerous and alluring! And lucky for us, Paris is filled with restaurants where you can buy onigiri, for delivery, dine-in, or takeout. We have gathered the best addresses for you. お食事をお楽しみください !


Onigiriz

Just steps away from the Palais Garnier, Onigiriz is a specialty shop that makes fresh and original onigiri right on location. In addition to being incredibly satisfying, the creations from this shop are made with high-quality ingredients.They are absolutely divine. You can find the great Japanese classics, like tuna mayo or salmon, but also original recipes like Korean bulgogi beef, pulled pork, sausage ragu with fennel and tomato or homemade pesto chicken karaage. There are also some equally delicious desserts, like umeshu creme brulee or taro-coconut tart. Absolutely insane.

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Onigiriz
6, place d'Estienne d'Orves - 9th
Onigiri Paris Opera
Open from Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm
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Aki

With its three addresses located on the same street, Aki delights the locals of the Palais-Royal neighborhood. While the establishment focuses more on the creation of sweets, such as mochis or melon bread burgers (their specialty), it also offers superb, melt-in-your-mouth onigiri, generously filled. We approve of the classic tuna mayo or the Ebi Fry with fried shrimp, but we have a big crush on the Ume, made with salted dried plum.

Aki Boulanger
16, rue Sainte-Anne - 1st
Onigiri Paris Pyramide
Open Monday to Saturday from 07:30 to 20:30

Aki Café
75, rue Sainte-Anne - 2nd
Onigiri Paris 2
Open Monday to Saturday from 11:00 to 20:30 (10:00 on Saturday)

Mochi Mochi Aki
28, rue Sainte-Anne - 1st
Onigiri Paris 1
Open every day from 11:00 to 20:00
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Omusubi Gonbei

If you didn't know, in some regions of Japan, onigiri are also called omusubi. Omusubi Gonbei has made it their specialty, offering not less than 17 different recipes. From the vegan "Yukari" to dried shiso, to marinated octopus, and even tomato and olive, we are fans. However, be prepared to wait a bit because you might end up queuing... Success is unavoidable.

Omusubi Gonbei République
83, rue de Turbigo - 3e
Onigiri Paris 3
Open from Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm to 6pm

Omusubi Gonbei Palais-Royal
27, rue des Petits Champs - 1st
Open every day from 11am to 8pm
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Gili-Gili

If you're looking for authentic omusubi made in the traditional Japanese way, head to Gili-Gili. Located near the Pigalle district, this tiny Japanese counter offers what they call "Japanese soul food": perfectly round, comforting, and affordable... It's the perfect snack to enjoy on the subway, at the park, or at the office. In fact, Gili-Gili means "just in time" in Japanese, so go ahead, before they run out.

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Gili-Gili
48, rue Notre Dame de Lorette - 9th arrondissement
Onigiri Paris 9
Open Monday to Friday from 12pm to 2pm
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O-Komé

Made with love using premium rice from the Niigata region, straight from Japan, the creations of O-Komé are absolutely amazing. We love the vegetarian "Gomoku" with shiso leaves, shiitake mushrooms, and fried tofu, as well as the teriyaki chicken, topped with green onions and sesame seeds. O-Komé also offers traditional savory appetizers, desserts, and a selection of grocery products from small producers. We just can't get enough of it, over and over again.

O-Komé
34, rue Dauphine - 6th
Onigiri Paris 6
Open every day from 11:30 am to 7 pm (6 pm on Sundays)
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Samourïce

At Samourïce, we serve kawaii-style onigiri. What does that mean? The restaurant is actually inspired by the world of manga, like Naruto or Pokémon, to create onigiri with super original designs. You can actually enjoy a real poké ball (and we're not talking about the poké bowl here), yes, really! They also offer classic mochi and bubble teas, as well as a great selection of Japanese snacks for a total immersion like in Tokyo!

Samourïce
19, rue de l'Aqueduc - 10e
Onigiri Paris 10
Open from Monday to Friday from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM and from 4 PM to 7 PM
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Onigiri Bar Kunitoraya

If you are strolling around the Maison de la Culture du Japon in Paris, make sure to stop by the onigiri bar on the ground floor. They are created by Chef Masafumi Nomoto, who also oversees one of our favorite udon restaurants in Paris and the Charbon Kunitoraya, where you can enjoy amazing omakase menus. They also offer teas and mochis, but beware, quantities are limited!

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Onigiri Bar Kunitoraya
Maison de la Culture du Japon à Paris
101 bis Quai Branly - 15e
Onigiri Paris 15
Ouvert du mardi au vendredi de 12h à 15h et le samedi de 12h à 17h
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Bacabon

Nestled in the heart of the 11th arrondissement, Bacabon is our hidden gem where you can enjoy a variety of Japanese tapas. They serve incredibly flavorful shiso onigiris, as well as takoyakis, delicious udons, gyozas, and a mouthwatering bonito tataki with ponzu sauce.

Bacabon
90, rue de Charonne - 11th arrondissement
Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 2:30pm and from 7:30pm to 11pm
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Renard café

At snack time, we willingly stop by Renard Café, the haven for Japanese pastry and manga lovers! Mochis, bubble teas, dorayaki, matcha and raspberry rolls, cupcakes... Savory lovers will turn to the tuna and salmon omusubi, or the cucumber, cream cheese and mild chili. All this in a cozy place, filled with books, and above all, very kawaii.

Renard Café
57, rue du Cardinal Lemoine - 5e
Ouvert du mardi au samedi de 11h30 à 19h
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