11 August 2026
Onigiri vs Nigiri: What Is the Difference?
Onigiri and nigiri sound alike but are different Japanese foods. Compare their rice, shape, toppings, fillings and how each one is traditionally eaten.
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Notes from Pocket Rice
Market mornings, onigiri culture, and the small details behind the pieces we bring into the shop.
12 July 2026
Byron Bay Beachside Market July 2026 Recap
A July 2026 recap from Byron Bay Beachside Market with Pocket Rice, Matcha Byron, market food stalls, ocean views and an editorial spotlight on Mana Arts.
1 July 2026
Announcing Our Bay Grocer Byron Bay Pop-Up
Pocket Rice is partnering with Bay Grocer in Byron Bay for a weekly Friday pop-up from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, starting July 10, 2026.
28 June 2026
Bangalow Markets June 2026 Recap
A June 2026 Bangalow Markets recap with Pocket Rice, local food stalls, coffee, handmade goods, plants and Northern Rivers market highlights.
20 June 2026
Mullumbimby Community Markets June 2026
A June 2026 walk through Mullumbimby Community Markets after Pocket Rice returned from Japan, with local food, coffee, makers and market stalls.
7 June 2026
Byron Community Market Sunday Guide
A stall member's local guide to Byron Community Market on a Sunday morning, featuring local food stalls, makers, music and favourite Northern Rivers businesses.
6 June 2026
Best Japanese Food in Byron Bay: A Local Guide
Find Japanese food around Byron Bay with our local guide to onigiri, ramen, sushi, izakaya dining, yakiniku, cafes and casual takeaway spots.
4 June 2026
Byron Farmers Market Thursday Guide
A local's guide to the Byron Bay Farmers Market — organic vegetables, producer-only stalls and a glimpse of everyday local life on a Thursday morning.
1 June 2026
Best Food Around Byron Bay: A Local Guide
Where to eat around Byron Bay, chosen by a local: farm-to-table lunches, oysters, bakeries, cafes and sunset drinks across nearby towns.
31 May 2026
Salt, Rice and Nori: What Makes Onigiri Work
The secret to a great onigiri is salt, rice and seaweed. A Byron Bay onigiri maker explains the three details that matter most.
29 May 2026
Mullum Farmers Market Friday Guide
A local guide to Mullum Farmers Market: when it runs, what to find, stalls to try and why Friday mornings matter in the Byron hinterland.
28 May 2026
Onigiri vs Sushi: Five Everyday Differences
Onigiri vs sushi: a Byron Bay Japanese rice ball maker explains the rice, history, fillings and everyday role that make them different.