Omusubi Stand Andon takes their onigiri seriously. The shop uses premium rice from Akita prefecture while the fillings come in tried-and-tested flavours such as ume plum, salmon, minced meat in miso, chirimen sansho (dried whitebait mixed with sansho pepper) and iburigakko cheese (smoked takuan pickles with cream cheese), to name just a few. Their hefty onigiri start at ¥250 a piece and even two will make a filling meal. Lunch sets are also available and come with miso soup and a number of small seasonal sides.
The restaurant also doubles as a multi-purpose space comprised of four floors: the first houses the onigiri stand, while the second offers a library and eat-in space. Come evening, Andon turns into a standing bar where you can enjoy small plates and sake from Akita prefecture.