Handcrafted onigiri

Est. 2026 ยท Banff, Canada

The art of
the rice ball

Handcrafted onigiri made fresh every morning with premium Koshihikari rice, wild Canadian fillings, and decades of Japanese tradition. In the heart of the Rockies.

Our Philosophy

Simple. Honest.
Made by hand.

Onigiri is Japan's most beloved comfort food โ€” a perfect triangle of seasoned rice, wrapped in crisp nori, filled with something wonderful. It's the food of bento boxes and convenience stores, of grandmothers and long train rides.

We bring that tradition to Banff. Every morning, we hand-press each onigiri using premium short-grain Koshihikari rice imported from Niigata Prefecture. Our fillings blend Japanese technique with the best of the Canadian Rockies โ€” wild Pacific salmon, local vegetables, and imported umeboshi.

No machines. No shortcuts. Just rice, nori, and something good inside.

Nori shop interior

Signature Selection

Our favourites

Shio Salmon

Shio Salmon

$5.50

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Wild-caught sockeye salmon, lightly salted

Umeboshi

Umeboshi

$5.00

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Tangy pickled plum with shiso leaf

Tuna Mayo

Tuna Mayo

$5.50

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Line-caught tuna with Kewpie mayo and nori

Japanese snack spread

Beyond Onigiri

Japanese snacks,
mountain-style

Pair your onigiri with crispy gyoza, steaming edamame, or golden takoyaki fresh from the grill. We've got matcha and hojicha for warmth, cold sake for unwinding, and mochi for something sweet.

Everything is made to order, meant to be eaten with your hands, and perfect after a morning on the slopes or a long day on the trail.

Find Us

On Banff Avenue

Right in the heart of downtown Banff, steps from the main strip. Look for the black lantern out front.

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Address

123 Banff Avenue
Banff, AB T1L 1A1

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Hours

Mon-Fri 11โ€“8
Sat 10โ€“9 ยท Sun 10โ€“7

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Contact

[email protected]
(403) 555-0123