Onigiri rice balls are my go-to lunch choice on busy days. They can be eaten with one hand, are filling and budget-friendly. I used to make them at home, but nowadays I get them from onigiri ...

When we think of Japanese culinary culture ... Use a mold to shape the onigiri: Line the bottom of the mould with rice (it should still be warm). Place about 2 teaspoons of filling in the center.

Bongo is patronized by many non-Japanese visitors, who make up about 33 percent of customers on certain days. Former employees have opened more than 20 Bongo-style onigiri outlets in Japan and abroad.

Onigiri—Japanese rice balls—are a classic home-cooked dish that anyone can make. Chef Rika and an expert show us ways to make delicious onigiri, starting from the beginning: cooking the rice.

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