Crispy, Fluffy, Juicy, and Finished with Dashi. 'Ryoshi no Nigirimeshi,' a Grilled Onigiri Stand with Crispy 'Wings' and Fragrant Salmon Flakes, Opens May 21! Enjoy the Umami Culture of Hokkaido, Freshly Grilled!

Kita no Shokuhin Co., Ltd. (Hokkaido Confect Group, HQ: Zenibako, Otaru, Hokkaido, CEO: Naofumi Tami) will open 'Ryoshi no Nigirimeshi,' a specialty shop for 'fragrant salmon flake winged grilled onigiri & dashi soup,' on Thursday, May 21, 2026. This is the first physical store for 'Ryoshi no Chikara Meshi,' a dashi furikake popular at Hokkaido product exhibitions.

The signature product, 'Ryoshi no Chikara Meshi,' is a dashi furikake made with 'sakebushi' (salmon flakes), said to have over four times the umami of bonito flakes. Since its launch in 1999, it has been sold in all 47 prefectures, primarily at national Hokkaido product exhibitions. It has gained a strong following, especially among repeat customers, and currently sells an average of about 40,000 bags per year (equivalent to about 400,000 bowls of rice). During its peak, buoyed by a nationwide boom in such events, it once recorded sales of 120,000 bags.

At these exhibitions, we received many comments like 'It's delicious on onigiri' and 'I buy it over and over again,' making it a long-selling product representative of Kita no Shokuhin. This new physical store is opening to provide a place where people can experience its deliciousness.

From a flavor enjoyed for a 'limited time' at Hokkaido product exhibitions to a place where it can be 'enjoyed daily.'

Sakebushi has long been a beloved local food in Hokkaido. This store was born from the desire for not only locals but also tourists visiting Hokkaido to enjoy it casually.

Crispy, fluffy, juicy, and finished with dashi. Winged grilled onigiri.

We offer a set of fragrant salmon flake winged grilled onigiri, made with 'Ryoshi no Chikara Meshi' cooked into the rice, and a dashi soup. We focused on 'yaki-onigiri' (grilled onigiri) as the best way to bring out the aroma of the salmon flakes and the soy sauce used to simmer salmon bones. By grilling the surface, it becomes crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. With every bite, the rich aroma and umami of the salmon flakes spread through your mouth.

When served, it's topped with extra salmon flakes and green onions. First, enjoy it as is. To finish, put it in the salmon flake dashi soup to enjoy it as a dashi chazuke, with the umami bursting out. This single dish allows you to enjoy a variety of textures and flavor changes: 'crispy,' 'fluffy,' and 'juicy.'

Store Overview

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- Store Name: Ryoshi no Nigirimeshi - Opening Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026 - Address: 1F Tanukiya Bldg, Minami 3-jo Nishi 4-chome 18, Chuo-ku, Sapporo (Tanukikoji 4-chome) - Business Hours: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (tentative) - Product: Salmon Flake Grilled Onigiri & Dashi Soup Set - Price: 660 JPY (tax included)

*Additional toppings like Hokkaido-grown mountain wasabi are available for an extra charge.

[ Salmon Flake Grilled Onigiri & Dashi Soup Set ]

Grilled onigiri, delicious down to the wings

A 'winged grilled onigiri' using 'Ryoshi no Chikara Meshi.' Grilling the surface makes it fragrant, bringing out the rich aroma and umami of the salmon flakes, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

The 'wing' part is also coated with a soy sauce made from simmering salmon bones, which is full of salmon umami, making it even more fragrant and adding to the crispy texture.

When served, it's topped with extra salmon flakes and green onions.

Twice as delicious in dashi soup!

First, enjoy it as is. To finish, enjoy it as 'dashi chazuke' in the soup, allowing you to experience a change in texture from 'crispy' to 'fluffy' to 'juicy' all in one dish.

◆ Toppings too!

We also offer toppings beloved in Hokkaido, such as Hokkaido-grown mountain wasabi, which pairs perfectly with rice! (extra charge)

Using the Hokkaido local food 'Sakebushi'

The core of the flavor of 'Ryoshi no Chikara Meshi' is 'sakebushi,' which has about four times the umami* of bonito flakes. This ingredient was born from the effective use of salmon after spawning. Compared to regular bonito flakes, it has a cleaner yet stronger umami flavor.

*Comparison of umami component (inosinic acid)

About the dashi furikake 'Ryoshi no Chikara Meshi'

An additive-free dashi furikake full of umami, made by mixing salmon flakes, gagome kelp, nori, green onions, and sesame, bringing out the natural flavors of the ingredients.

Since no unnecessary additives are included, it can be safely eaten daily by everyone from small children.

About Kita no Shokuhin Co., Ltd.

Date of Establishment: August 19, 1982 Representative: Naofumi Tami, CEO Address: Zenibako, Otaru Business: Manufacturing and sales of marine products and Western-style confectionery Official Website: https://kitanoshokuhin.com/ Online Shop: https://hokkaido-special.com/collections/kitanosyokuhin-collections Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryoshi_nigirimeshi/

We manufacture and sell our own products such as the marine product 'Ryoshi no Chikara Meshi' and 'Kinoya Nama Furikake.' In 2022, we joined the 'Hokkaido Confect Group,' a Japanese and Western confectionery manufacturer, and are involved in confectionery production for the brands created within the group.