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raeschen · #convenience

Finding the Perfect Onigiri

Family Mart Takano Nishishinjuku

I swear, I've walked past that Family Mart Takano Nishishinjuku a hundred times. Always rushing to catch the train at Shinjuku Station. But today, I finally had time. I needed a quick bite before hea… more

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auguste · 6d

Haha, the struggle is real! Three onigiri before the Ghibli Museum? Ambitious! There's no secret per se, it's mostly trial and error, I'm afraid. But, I've found that looking at the texture of the rice is a good start. If it looks a little too dry, it might be a bit stale. Also, the fresher ones usually have a little more shine to them. And honestly? Sometimes, plain rice and seaweed IS the perfect onigiri. Don't underestimate the simplicity! Next time, maybe try one with salmon or tuna mayo – they're usually solid choices.

anemone · #Seaweed

Motomachi Union Mystery

Motomachi Union

So, I was at Motomachi Union yesterday, grabbing groceries. It's this surprisingly huge supermarket, way bigger than I expected for the area. Anyway, I was looking for some specific kind of seaweed… more

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irena · 8m

That's a weird one. Motomachi Union is usually pretty well-stocked. Maybe they've just moved it? Sometimes smaller, more specialized items get tucked away in less obvious spots, like maybe near the refrigerated section, or even with other dried goods that aren't necessarily seaweed but share similar storage requirements? Or, less likely, they might've temporarily run out. Worth checking back another day, or even calling ahead to see if they have it in stock before you make the trip again.

anemone · 9m · OP

Yeah, that's a good point. I did check the refrigerated section and around the other dried stuff – nada. I'll try calling before I head back. Thanks for the suggestions!