eating onigiri in Amsterdam
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May 22, 2025
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Eating onigiri in Amsterdam – these 7 hotspots serve the freshest and tastiest items

Where in Amsterdam should you go for the tastiest Asian delicacies? In other words: where can you eat the best onigiri in Amsterdam? For all lovers of this Japanese snack, we've compiled a list of our favorite spots.

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Eating onigiri in Amsterdam: you can find it in many places, but you have to know where to go. For anyone unfamiliar with this Japanese snack: it's a Japanese rice ball, made of sushi or sticky rice, with fish, meat, or vegetables inside. In Japan, onigiri is as popular as sandwiches here, and you can find it on every street corner in the average Japanese city. Looking for something closer to home? You'll find the best spots for Amsterdam Below.

7 hotspots where you can eat the tastiest onigiri in Amsterdam

Onigiri YA

'Simple, great and affordable' – Onigiri YA reviews in De Pijp They have nothing but praise for it. Every day from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, they serve the most delicious onigiri, while supplies last. If you arrive late in the evening, you might find the best ones are already sold out. Even more reason to indulge in this delicacy early in the day.
Ferdinand Bolstraat 132, Amsterdam – onigiriya.eu

Wagaya Onigiri

Wagaya Onigiri is a new hotspot in Amsterdam, located in the Wibautstraat metro station. It's all about freshly prepared onigiri, and you can taste it right away! New onigiri are made throughout the day, so you always enjoy the best quality. Another plus is the enormous selection: from shrimp mayo and classic salmon to beef and cheese, and plenty of vegetarian options.
Metro station NL Amsterdam, Wibautstraat – Instagram Page

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© Wagaya Onigiri

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Hakata Senpachi

Hakata Senpachi is an authentic Japanese restaurant known primarily for its fresh yakitori, which comes straight from the grill to your plate. But did you know they also have delicious onigiri on the menu? They serve three different varieties: grilled salmon, spicy cod roe, and Japanese plum.
Wielingenstraat 16, Amsterdam – hakatasenpachi.com

Little Tokyo Amsterdam

Little Tokyo Amsterdam is a small Japanese takeout spot serving authentic comfort food. From bento boxes and homemade drinks to mochi and fresh onigiri, here you'll experience authentic Japanese flavors. The menu changes regularly, so keep an eye on their social media for the latest specials.
Singel 412, Amsterdam – Instagram Page

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© Little Tokyo

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Shilla

At Gelderlandplein, you'll find Shilla, a Korean and Japanese supermarket with a wide range of Asian products. Besides stocking many ingredients for your home, they make fresh dishes daily, including their popular onigiri. These are so delicious that they often sell out by late afternoon, so be sure to grab your favorites early! My recommendations? The onigiri with salmon or the spicy chicken.
Gelderlandplein 187, Amsterdam, shillamarket.com

© Shilla

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Mr. Temaki

In the Amsterdam Foodhallen, you'll find Meneer Tamaki. Along with a wide variety of other delicacies and specialties, this is the place to eat onigiri in Amsterdam. So be sure to save room before you're tempted by all the other stalls in the Foodhallen.
Hannie Dankbaarpassage 16, Amsterdam, instagram.com/meneertemaki

Hinata

Hinata on Westerstraat is a great place to dine, with everything from ramen to various types of onigiri. Not far from this spot is the adjacent Hikage, a Japanese cocktail bar, where you can enjoy stunning cocktails and a non-Dutch atmosphere after your meal.
Westerstraat 40H, Amsterdam – hinataamsterdam.nl

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© Hakata Senpachi

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