London · Donburi · casual
Onigiri Kome
Artisan OnigiriRice ballsJapanese pop-upSake brewery residency
Japanese-run artisan onigiri pop-up serving creative handcrafted rice balls at Bermondsey's Kanpai sake brewery and Spitalfields, with occasional onigiri-making classes.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Roving (Bermondsey / Spitalfields / City of London)
Plate № 1240
About
Onigiri Kome is a Japanese-operated artisan rice ball pop-up that has built a dedicated following across London's food market and craft beverage scenes. The menu of handcrafted onigiri — including inventive fillings such as yuzu pepper chicken, torched spicy salmon mayo, and tsukudani sesame kelp — reflects an authentic Japanese approach to this deceptively simple tradition. The pop-up has a regular presence at Kanpai London Craft Sake in Bermondsey (Wednesday to Sunday during their opening hours) and holds Friday pop-ups at Nagare in Spitalfields. Occasional onigiri-making classes are offered at Kanpai, combining craft sake with hands-on Japanese food culture. Prices typically range from £5 to £10 per onigiri.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Creative and authentically Japanese onigiri fillings that go far beyond the usual convenience store versions found elsewhere.
- Regular presence at Kanpai London's craft sake brewery, pairing perfectly with freshly brewed British-made Japanese sake.
- Occasional onigiri-making classes offer a hands-on introduction to Japanese rice ball culture.
- Pop-up format keeps things fresh and exciting, with regular appearances across East and South London markets.
Pop-up only — no permanent address. Check @onigiri.kome.uk on Instagram for current weekly locations and schedules.
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Frequently asked
About Onigiri Kome
- Is Onigiri Kome an authentic artisan onigiri restaurant in London?
- Yes — Onigiri Kome is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for artisan onigiri in London: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
- Where is Onigiri Kome located?
- Onigiri Kome is located at 48 Druid Street, London SE1 2EZ (Kanpai London Craft Sake — primary base), London, United Kingdom in the Roving (Bermondsey / Spitalfields / City of London) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Onigiri Kome?
- Onigiri Kome does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular donburi restaurants in London we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Onigiri Kome?
- Onigiri Kome sits in the ¥ price range — typical for artisan onigiri of this format in London.
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