What to order at Onigiri Bongo Otsuka

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Onigiri rice ball selection
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Closed Tuesdays. Queue from 11:00; eat-in counter seats turn fast. The salmon and umeboshi are the canonical orders.
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The dishOnigiri rice ball selection
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Tip: Closed Tuesdays. Queue from 11:00; eat-in counter seats turn fast. The salmon and umeboshi are the canonical orders.

Location

Address: Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0004, Japan

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