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Onigiri

5 stories from Pocket Rice tagged Onigiri.

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.

Onigiri Japanese Food

Pocket Rice and Bay Grocer Byron Bay pop-up announcement artwork

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.

Announcements Byron Bay Region Onigiri

A miso-glazed grilled eggplant topped with a fresh herb and leaf salad and pomegranate seeds on a ceramic plate at Federal Doma Cafe

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.

Japanese Food Byron Bay Region Food Guides Onigiri

Two finished onigiri — one topped with flaked salmon, one with tuna — wrapped in dark nori, beside a clay pot of rice and trays of fillings

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.

Onigiri Japanese Food Ingredients

Two onigiri shown open — one with tuna mayo, one with beef and a soft egg yolk

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.

Onigiri Japanese Food