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Onigiri no Arinko Aurora Town Branch
A specialty shop where you can enjoy Japan’s beloved healthy and classic onigiri (rice balls).
The name "Onigiri no Arinko" comes from the store’s humble beginnings—a tiny 3-tsubo (approx. 10 sqm) shop where staff bustled around like little ants ("arinko" in Japanese). Founded with the idea of offering onigiri as a quick and casual fast-food option, this specialty shop has grown into a popular chain with multiple locations, primarily in Sapporo.
What makes Arinko’s onigiri special is that each rice ball is hand-shaped, without using a mold. Made fresh to order, they are warm, fluffy, and full of homemade goodness.
Customers can choose between regular and jumbo sizes, with over 15 different fillings, from classic plum and salmon to the most popular "cheese katsuo" (cheese & bonito flakes).
To complement the onigiri, the shop also offers tonjiru (pork miso soup), miso soup, tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet), and Hokkaido-style fried chicken "zangi", making for a satisfying meal.
Highlights
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A specialty onigiri shop where you can enjoy rice balls as a quick and casual fast-food option.
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Each onigiri is hand-shaped upon order, without using a mold, resulting in a warm and fluffy texture.
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Offers a wide variety of fillings, from classics like plum and salmon to unique flavors like the most popular "cheese katsuo" (cheese & bonito flakes).
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Each onigiri is carefully hand-shaped to order, resulting in a beautifully crafted triangular form that showcases the skill of the staff.
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The most popular choice, "Cheese Katsuo", features a perfect pairing of bonito flakes and softened cheese, melted by the warmth of the rice.
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The "Salmon Cheese" offers a rich and creamy flavor that is simply irresistible.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- おにぎりのありんこ オーロラタウン店
- Postal Code
- 060-0042
- Address
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Sapporo Underground Shopping Mall Aurora Town
2chome, Odori Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido - Telephone
- 011-222-0039
- Closed
- Irregular holidays
- Business Hours
- 8:00am - 8:00pm
- Access
- About 1-minute walk from Odori Station on the subway.
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)