Where in Amsterdam should you go for the tastiest Asian delicacies? In other words, where can you eat the best onigiri in Amsterdam? We have compiled a list of our favorite addresses for all lovers of this Japanese snack.
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5 X hotspots where you can eat the tastiest onigiri in Amsterdam
Eating onigiri in Amsterdam: you can do it in many places, but you must know where to go. For anyone who is not yet familiar with this Japanese snack, it is a Japanese rice ball made from sushi or sticky rice, containing fish, meat, or vegetables. In Japan, onigiri is just as popular as the sandwich here, and you can eat it on every street corner in the average Japanese city. You will find the best addresses in Amsterdam below if you want something closer to home.
Onigiri YA
‘Simple, great and affordable’ – the reviews of Onigiri YA in De Pijp are nothing but praising. Every day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., they serve the most delicious onigiri until supplies last. If you don’t arrive until the evening, there is a chance that the tastiest items are already sold out—even more reason to treat yourself to this delicacy at the start of the day.
Ferdinand Bolstraat 37, Amsterdam, onigiriya.eu
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Shilla
In Buitenveldert, in the Gelderlandplein shopping center, to be precise, you will find Shilla – a Korean and Japanese food market with the tastiest delicacies. In addition to onigiri, they have high-quality matcha, fresh noodles and everything you need for Asian cuisine.
Gelderlandplein 187, Amsterdam, shillamarket.com
Motti
Opposite Festina Lente, you will find the tiny shop Motti. Don’t be put off by the small space, because the dishes and onigiri they serve are big in taste. In this Korean concept store, they also sell Korean cookbooks and limited edition T-shirts.
Eerste Looiersdwarsstraat 28, Amsterdam, instagram.com/motti.amsterdam</ a>
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Meneer Temaki
In the Amsterdam Food Hallen, you will find Meneer Tamaki. In addition to many other delicacies and specialties, this is the place to eat onigiri in Amsterdam. So be sure to save a spot for it before you let yourself be tempted by all the other stalls in the Foodhallen.
Hannie Dankbaarpassage 16, Amsterdam, instagram.com/meneertemaki</ em>
Hinata
Hinata on Westerstraat is an excellent place to dine, from ramen to different types of onigiri. Not far from this place is the associated Hikage, a Japanese cocktail bar, where you can enjoy stunning cocktails and a non-Dutch atmosphere after dinner.
Westerstraat 40H, Amsterdam, hinataamsterdam.nl
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☾ L’Europe: recently renovated, this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
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☾ Motel One: budget design hotel with several locations in Amsterdam.
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