Situated along the first floor of Fortune Centre is Onigiri Gon, a cosy 15-seat eatery that serves handmade onigiris crafted right in front of you.
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The concept is helmed by Chef Takamasa Suzuki, who elevates the humble Japanese convenience-store staple with premium, authentic ingredients and an intimate omakase-style experience. Onigiri are usually the ultimate Japanese pocket-sized meal on the go, but Takamasa decides to change things up by offering a rare sit-down experience to onigiri, personally hand-rolling each piece in front of diners in his one-man-show-style counter setup.
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Menu
Don’t be deceived by the restaurant’s size; the menu offers over 20 fillings to choose from, ranging across five tiers — S$4.90, S$5.90, S$6.90, S$10.90, and S$12.90.
Classic flavours include Ume (Sour Plum), Konbu (Soy-Simmered Konbu Seaweed), and Okaka (Soy-Marinated Bonito Flakes) from the starting tier. If you prefer something heartier, options like Sake Mayo (Salmon Flakes with Mayonnaise for S$5.90) offer a savoury, comforting pick, while premium fillings such as Toro Taku (Fatty Minced Toro with Pickled Radish for S$6.90) and Wagyu Sukiyaki (Sweet Soy-Braised Miyazaki Wagyu Beef for S$12.90) add a more umami-packed profile.
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For a more filling meal, Onigiri Gon offers two different Onigiri Set Meals that come with your choice of two onigiri, miso soup and pickles, with prices depending on the selected fillings.
Pickle options include Kyuri Shiokouji (Koji Pickled Cucumber for S$2.90) and Yuzu Hakusai (Yuzu Pickled Chinese Cabbage for S$2.90). You can also choose to order the mix to get a taste of both.
For their miso soup selection, it goes beyond the usual, with options like Tonjiru (Sliced Pork and Vegetables for S$4.90), Nama Nori (Fresh Seaweed for S$2.90), and Tofu (Silken Tofu with Spring Onion for S$2.90).
Onigiri Gon gives the simple onigiri a refreshing upgrade, pairing quality ingredients with a homely dining experience, letting you appreciate the craft behind this everyday Japanese staple. For all Japanese comfort-food lovers, this is definitely a hidden spot worth slowing down for!
Onigiri Gon
📍190 Middle Rd #01-18
🕜11.30am – 4pm (Tue – Sat)
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