Have you ever tried fast food from Japan? In Japan, there are various types of ready-to-eat foods that are perfect for packing a lunchbox or enjoying as a quick snack. Japanese convenience food is not only practical but often tastes surprisingly high-quality!
While you can find endless varieties of fast food in Japan, nothing is quite as iconic as the Onigiri (rice ball). In this feature, we highlight the Yaki Onigiri (grilled onigiri)—a crispy, soy-glazed rice ball that is toasted on the outside while remaining fluffy and soft in the center.
The Secret of the Frozen Yaki Onigiri
This specific brand of frozen onigiri comes in a brilliant package with detachable plastic sections, allowing you to warm them individually in a microwave. However, there is a clever trick to getting that “just-grilled” texture!
Innovative Standing Packaging
The plastic container features a specially designed groove to keep the onigiri upright. This ensures the crispy outer layer doesn’t become soggy from the steam during heating.
You will see the words “ここに立てる”, which means “place standing here.”
Keeping it upright like this ensures the onigiri is warmed evenly too!
This ready-to-eat onigiri will not heat evenly when kept on its side.
We were quite surprised by this packaging detail as it does not compromise on the texture and flavor that makes a yaki-onigiri delicious!
Hope you get a chance to try some of the many ready-to-eat delicacies in Japan 🙂
