Onigiri, she says, has mass appeal because it’s simple to make, is gluten-free and is versatile. And other Japanese foods like ramen and sushi have found worldwide popularity, she notes.

In addition to ramen, they do onigiri rice balls — steamed rice wrapped in seaweed, often with fillings. At Tiger Ramen, they place the extra ingredient atop the rice. They offer six varieties ...

The St. Louis ramen shop was ranked No. 2 on Yelp’s Top ... According to Lanning, grilled cheese onigiri − which is a Japanese rice ball − would also be available. A separate social media ...

Onigiri—Japanese rice balls—are a classic home-cooked dish that anyone can make. Chef Rika and an expert show us ways to make delicious onigiri, starting from the beginning: cooking the rice ...