OKA Onigiri

Hand-shaped onigiri at the open kitchen counter in Mitte, around 20 varieties from tuna mayo to sukiyaki beef.

OKA Onigiri serves hand-shaped onigiri at the counter, right in front of the open kitchen in Mitte. About twenty varieties are on offer, from tuna mayo and salmon to sukiyaki beef, ume, and mustard greens. The rice stays deliberately unseasoned, so the filling sets the tone. The name means "small hill" in Japanese, a nod to the shape of the rice balls. The interior by Brinkworth Architects leans into blue, yellow, and silver. Open for lunch and dinner, most orders go to take away.