Onigiri
Best wine varietals
Junmai Sake
Junmai Sake pairs authentically with rice-based Japanese dishes like Onigiri.
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne offers crisp acidity that complements the subtle flavors of Onigiri.
Albariño
Albariño's bright citrus and minerality enhance the light, savory taste of Onigiri.
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde's light, refreshing profile balances the simplicity of Onigiri.
Best cocktails with this
Highball glass • Easy • 2 min
acid, bubbles — clean lime and soda cut rice starch and refresh; simple, lets savory/umami fillings shine
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid/clean — light citrus and sparkle complements rice and salty nori
Champagne flute • Medium • 5 min
bubbles/acid/tequila — bright citrus and effervescence lifts umami fillings without overpowering
Highball glass • Easy • 10 min
acid, herbal, bubbles — bright lime and mint refresh palate against rice and salty fillings
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/herbal/bubbles — lemon and elderflower offer subtle floral lift and refreshing fizz
Collins glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles/sweet — zesty, clean soda profile refreshes palate between bites
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles — simple lime and soda keeps it light and balances savory rice
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, bubbles, herbal — ginger’s spice and lime lift starch and complement pickled/salty fillings
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/salt/tequila — lime and salt echo onigiri’s savory notes; bright and direct pairing
Martini glass • Easy • 5 min
bitter/umami (brine) — olive brine echoes seaweed/umami in onigiri; savory match for salty fillings
Highball • Easy • 5 min
herbal/acid/bubbles — elderflower and mint add gentle floral/herbal contrast to rice