By day, this Japanese onigiri and wine bar is a calm, minimal café built for slow moments and takeaway rice triangles done right.
By night, Itadakimasu Onigiribar shifts into something more intimate, a softly lit dining spot where premium onigiri, Japanese-style grilling and a thoughtful drinks list take centre stage. It’s a concept rooted in simplicity, but executed with precision, reverence, and a clear sense of place.
The menu draws inspiration from Japan’s iconic cities, translating local flavours and everyday dishes into carefully crafted onigiri and small plates. High-quality Japanese rice is the hero here, shaped by hand and filled with everything from yuzu pork and spicy tuna to MB9+ wagyu yakiniku and unagi with tamago. Before eating, diners are invited to say itadakimasu, a humble, grateful acknowledgment to the earth, sea, and farmers behind each ingredient.
Quick Bites
- What to Eat: Spanner crab onigiri with lemon and mayo, Okinawa taco rice, or wagyu yakiniku wrapped in warm rice.
- What to Drink: Natural wine, sake or a matcha-forward pairing to keep things balanced.
- When to Go: Daytime for an elevated grab-and-go lunch; evening for a low-key dinner that lingers.
- Where to Play After: Turn it into a night out with a nearby cocktail bar or a post-dinner wander through the neighbourhood.
- Vibe Check: Minimal, calm and quietly refined, Japanese comfort food treated with ceremony, not fuss.
- Book It: Walk-ins welcome for daytime bites; evenings are best enjoyed with a booking if you’re settling in.
