Located in the basement Stix Food Court, this is a small counter that sells yummy tasting Musubi. The Japanese workers speak English, but I enjoyed practicing with my limited Japanese. They are made fresh and have a good variety. They are of higher quality than some of the small Musubi type restaurants in the area, but cost a little more. It is a little pricey for Musubi, but I guess that should be expected in Waikiki. read more

Located inside STIX ASIA food hall, this musubi place seems intended to be more of a premium experience, as most pieces cost around $2-3 more than you would normally find at other musubi spots. I believe they use more unique types of rice, including black and purple rice. We spent over $9 for one spam musubi and one salmon musubi with black rice. They tasted decent, but honestly wish they would have added more spam and salmon considering the price. There was literally a penny-sized scoop of salmon in the musubi, which seems outrageous. It's also frustrating that they make you pay an extra $0.40 just for a piece of seaweed to wrap around your musubi (otherwise it doesn't come with any seaweed!). If they're going to upcharge that much, I would expect their musubi to be a lot more unique and loaded! read more

Quick service counter in the STIX ASIA food court had no line for a late lunch and friendly service. This is my favorite onigiri spot so far since they had purple rice and brown rice options which is hard to find, as well as ikura in the onigiri instead of just salmon flakes. The mentaiko was an incredibly filling and flavorful proportion to the rice as well and the seaweed was worth adding. The food court had plenty of seating inside which was really convenient as well and their clearly labeled display case made it very easy to see what was available. read more

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If you are enjoying the musubis and want to try another place I think Nana would be a good fit. Got the purple rice tuna mayo one that was delicious. The rice was pretty tasty! This place is literally a small booth-style in the underground eating area. So you can take it with you wherever you go or want to have a quick bite. read more

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The best Musubi is Nana Musubi. I don't know of any other place that touts Organic rice but Nana's does and I will give them my money every time. I will weather the chaos of Waikiki to support the wonderful people at Nana Musubi. read more

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Looking for a quality authentic musubi in Waikiki ? Check out Nana Musubi in the Stix Asia food court. Lots of space to sit and have a quick snack. i tried the pork miso musubi. Delicious! read more

Nana Musubi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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$5.80 each for an unagi musubi and salmon with ikura musubi. The rice is moist but wished they would add a tad more sauce on the rice ball. read more

Nana Musubi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Located on the ground floor of Stix Asia. They have a large selection of musubis with different rice grains (ex: white rice, ancient grain, brown rice, etc.). They also offer a stamp card that gives you 1 musubi free upon completion! Their musubis are MUCH higher quality than other musubi shops in Wakiki, especially Musubi Cafe Iyasume. In particular, Nana Musubi's rice is higher quality, more seasoned, cooked better, and much less mushy than Musubi Cafe Iyasume. We bought the same musubi from both shops to try them side-by-side, and the difference was stark. Prices are slightly higher than other shops, but you get what you pay for. I'm happy paying $0.50 more for a much higher quality product. I especially like that Nana Musubi offers separately packaged seaweed sheets so you can wrap your musubi fresh with crispy seaweed. Service is friendly. Pro tip - they offer double stamp card points on the 7th, 17th, and 27th of each month! read more

The BEST and FRESH Musubis in town! What a hidden gem!!! Support these locals!! Why are people not lining up for this?! This is a mom and pop shop downstairs the Waikiki shopping plaza. I had low expectations but wow it blow me out of the water. First of all, they source all their ingredients organically which really makes a difference. They served their rice freshly cooked which made it even more delicious. We got the salmon and salmon ikura. Oh my! It was so good with the seasoning and how fresh everything was. I don't know what was in the rice but the rice was perfectly cooked! I've eaten rice everywhere including other countries like Japan and this rice has to be the BEST I've ever tasted! They like perfected the rice. This has to be the best musubi compared to the popular ones in Waikiki. We loved it so much, we bought more!!! They have so much selections and even ancient black rice which has so many health benefits! We got this and it was as delicious! Service was great! The owner and his wife put a lot of hard work into making these masubi. That's why it's soooooo good! The only thing is you pay extra for nori. But it doesn't need it, to be honest! The rice is the star of the show. Ambiance- NO LINES! You don't need to wait in line for fresh musubis. read more

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Located in THE STIX ASIA food court at Waikiki Shopping Plaza, Nana Musubi provides a tasty option to get your omusubi fix. They combine quality, organic rice (black, brown, or white) with flavorful ingredients, including spam, spicy tuna mayo and a standout pickled leaf. Definitely go earlier in the day, as popular items may start to sell out in the late afternoon and early evening. The next time I'm in the area, I will definitely head back here! read more

Nana Musubi - Pickled leaf, spicy tuna mayo, char-siu, pork miso - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Nana is seven... Though I know that I had the one and it was delicious! You can find Nana Musubi at Stix Waikiki which is in the basement of Waikiki Shopping Plaza in the heart of Waikiki right on Kalakaua Ave across from the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and if you're strolling around Waikiki it's the perfect pick me up snack that doesn't have to cost you a fortune to enjoy as well. With rice base choices of white, brown and Organic Ancient Black Rice that's the one that I really wanted to try as I'm usually a brown rice lover why not be adventurous since they do take pride in it all and is where the name seven comes if with the seven powers of nature the type of organic rice they use to create their omusubi. It was the "Seasoned Kelp" for me as I so love konbu which is what it's called in Japanese and is a vegetarian option with the organic ancient black rice knew that it would be the perfect snack for later and picked one up since I was in the area. The onigiri is naked (without nori) and is an additional $0.30 and though I do love and enjoy the combination of it decided that it wasn't necessary since I wasn't eating it now and didn't want it to get crushed during transit as I was walking. Since they're a part of Stix Asia there are a few seats available as well and is a nice cozy rest spot as it does seem that these cuties are a bit pricey though being in the convenience spot in Waikiki at that these are made with a specific type of rice I'd say it's fair and I did enjoy them hours later...when I really needed it. Thank you! read more

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Of all the omusubi places we tried on the Waikiki strip, this by far is the best. Hands down. In terms of flavor, rice ratio, and quality. We kept going back again and again throughout the week. The only downside is that it doesn't open till 11AM. read more

I think I had my favorite onigiri here (like ever), or it's at least on par to an onigiri specialty place we tried in Osaka. I had the mentai mayo, and each bite was yummy. It's not dry, and the mentai mayo was flavorful enough to last most of the rice ball. I would be back to try more flavors! Note that you do have to pay 30c to add seaweed to your onigiri, but I think it's worth it. This place is located in an underground Asian food court called Stix, and it's mostly takeaway. There are a few seats near the entrance where you can sit. read more

Now this is quality onigiri I was looking for! Got the unagi and seasoned kelp and both were equally delicious! The rice were both fresh and most importantly not dry. The seasoned kelp was especially flavorful as they used purple rice. The worker was so nice to make that one fresh for me. I highly recommemd this place for onigiri!!! read more

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I understand from local friends that this place has really become popular since it opened last year. The popularity is deserved. Ingredients, including the all important rice, remain of exceptional quality. (This is a detail that I think many non-Japanese / many folks not familiar with Japanese cuisine miss, sadly, which sometimes results in a precipitous decline in quality at many a restaurant... because why bother with the much higher expense when most of your customers don't even notice?) I no longer saw purple rice or black rice as options on a recent visit -- perhaps something particular to my time of day / day of the week. The green tea is slightly more dilute that I remember it being last year, but remains otherwise excellent. I remember that it was an option to choose hot or cold last year; now it seems that only iced green tea is on offer. Not an issue for us, but just a note to future self. This stand would not be out of place in Tokyo. read more

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Im so happy this place finally opened up as it wasn't yet the last time I visited Waikiki. Every single onigiri looks so yummy in the window! All of them made to perfection and are super fresh too! I kept coming back for the salmon and ikura. Though they are a bit pricey, I thought it was worth it. Quick and fast service, and located in the busy stix food hall end. Definitely a good place to grab on the go! Downside, it was an additional charge for a seaweed wrapper. However I Would definitely recommend. read more

Nana Musubi - Salmon Ikura - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Located inside the Waikiki Shopping Plaza, this is a kiosk in the center of the STIX Asia food hall. Here, you can snack on a variety of musubi and onigiri. I bought the pickled leaf, salmon, and tuna mayo onigiri with black rice. We enjoyed these as snacks in between meals. The pickled leaf is a spicy onigiri. Although these are small snacks, everything tasted fresh and delicious. There are some tables nearby to eat your food. read more

The place was a little difficult to find. It's in an underground food court so GPS can mess up the directions. Excellent service! The staff kept bowing respectfully. The food was warm and tasty. I ordered the traditional spam and also the salmon/roe! Definitely recommend! read more

Across the street from the Royal Hawaiian Center, and tucked away towards the back of the food court. Takes a bit of effort to find but worth it. They use organic rice for their onigiri and musubi. I loved that they had toppings on both sides of their musubi. The only thing is that they don't come wrapped with seaweed - the nori is sold separately. read more

Nana Musubi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The unique ancient black rice gives an interesting purple color to these Musubi, which definitely drew me to this place in the Stix food court. They charge an extra 40c for seaweed which is kind of weird to me. How can you have onigiri without seaweed?! The musubi aren't really fresh and warm when you buy them, but they still feel fairly soft. I enjoyed the nutty flavor of the black rice, but it was a little unconventional. The kombu flavor was pretty good! I dunno if I'd have this again but it's definitely worth a try. read more

This is now my favorite musubi place. Musubi is such a simple food but a staple on the island. The rice and toppings is a snack and even a meal. Getting it right is so important. Nanamusbi makes the best omusbi and priced well. The rice is cooked so well and not mushy or hard. They have purple and white rice...both grain qualities and textures are delicious to taste and chew. Musubis have a variety of toppings to choose: seaweed, tuna, salmon, spam, roe and the list goes on. Everything tasted great and trying a few makes for an inexpensive snack or meal. Service was very friendly. Although possibly cashiers did not understand English too well. Ambiance was bustling although casual seating is available. Nice place to visit and pick up a quick meal on the go! read more

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Sometimes you just need a musubi. So easy to find here from Foodland, 7-11...anywhere. But for a fancier musubi go to a musubi shop like Nana. Different types of high quality rice and fillings make a good riceball. Kelp and hijiki are my favorites. Nori wrap is sold separately, but these musubi are good without it. read more

Nana Musubi - kelp,salmon ikura, hijiki - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Super yummy musubi! One complaint I have is I wish there was seaweed included. 30 cents extra is not too much but I just don't like that it's an extra charge. Prices range from 3-5$ read more

Nana Musubi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Nana Musubi is located conveniently at the entrance to STIX, a pan-Asian food hall in Waikiki. Hands down, the best quality onigiri I've found around town. With friendly service, great prices, and a wide selection, I'm looking forward to coming back on future trips to Oahu! read more

Loved this place!! Love how they sell seaweed separately. I loved the mentaiko. We bought a few for our plane ride home and wished we bought more!! read more

not just the best onigiri but the best rice (texture, temperature, flavor) i've ever had in my life. Nuf said

NANAMUSUBI is so delicious! Highly recommend getting a musubi from here if you're feeling a snack or some rice balls. This little stand is located in STIX food hall on Kalakaua in Waikiki. They have a few different rice ball options: salmon ikura, plum, tuna, spam, kelp, etc. If you want a piece of nori for your rice ball, it's an extra 30 cents. Each rice ball is about $3 each. The food hall has lots of other restaurants inside. There's high chair bar seating and tables everywhere to enjoy your meal at. The staff was very friendly. If you would like to use the restroom, it's for customers only. The bathroom code can be found at the bottom of your receipt. I would recommend this place to other people. read more

Nana Musubi - Salmon & Ikura Musubi with Seaweed - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Mentai onigiri was very tasty. Long lines in this place. Uses Japanese rice which really made it stand out from other onigiris in the island. Heavy foot traffic here makes the onigiri fresh to order. Can guarantee they wont be sitting there for the whole day. read more

I was in a hurry to grab something yummy and this spot did the trick! I asked what the darker rice was and the worker said black rice! So I tried it with the salmon and it is so ono! $4 is pricey but kind of worth it! Also love the Japan vibes down there!! read more

The musubis looked so cute on Yelp, so of course we had to order a couple to try after we ate lunch at a nearby restaurant. In hindsight, I think ordering 2 similar musubis wasn't the move, but at least I know that moving forward when trying a new place. If you're not a fan of the multigrain rice, you can ask for your desired filling to be made with the white rice--I did this for the tuna mayo one. I was quite full from lunch so I ended up saving my musubi for later. Unfortunately, by the time I remembered I had my tuna mayo musubi, it was the next day. I tried microwaving it for a few seconds, just to get the rice less chilled, but that only made the tuna extremely fishy. I didn't think a couple of seconds in the microwave would do that, but I guess I was wrong. I asked my mom if her's was that fishy when she ate it the night before, but it wasn't. After we both smelled how fishy it was, I threw it out. For the amount of filling you get, I would say the price isn't really worth it. I think I'll stick to 7-Eleven's tuna mayo hand rolls from now on--better taste and reasonably priced. I feel bad about not wanting to come back, because the ladies working here are the sweetest. It's just not the place for me. I truly hope they do well though! If you're a local, ask if there's a Kama'āina discount--I forgot to, but it seems as though most places at Stix Asia have discounts for locals. read more

Nana Musubi - Display case - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

On my most recent visit, I got salmon with organic ancient black rice. If you haven't tried the black rice before, you should try it. In my opinion it's even better than brown or white rice. All the rice though is great quality. Service is always excellent and is quick. Next time I'll be trying their salmon and ikura. read more

Nana Musubi - Musubi selection - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Wow. The best musubi I've ever had. Loved all the different varieties as they are all freshly made! Get them early because they run out really fast! read more

Very delicious Onigiri! High quality rice and toppings! I loved the Salmon Ikura and pork miso onigiri. Best deal in Waikiki. Skip the added seaweed wrap just eat the rice balls. read more

A convenient and delicious takeout spot in central Waikiki. This was the perfect snack for us when we were out shopping/going to the beach but wanted to take a snack along. The onigiris were packed with ingredients, but be sure to purchase the seaweed on the side if you want that, the onigiris do not come with it. The service is great, they will help you decide if you are having trouble. It is a quaint little stand in the Stix Asian Food mall, and located right across Nana's Green Tea so you have a beverage to take with you. read more

Nana Musubi - Tuna, and Mentaiko Onigiris - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

What a gem. Authentic musubi crafted with care from Japanese rice. You have choices of rice- white, brown, red/ black. The rice is so flavorful you don't need nori but it is available for extra. So flavorful, fresh and inexpensive! What more could you ask for? read more

Nana Musubi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I'm not a huge musubi fan so I ordered the braised pork. It was amazing- big, beautiful chunks of meat and a hard boiled egg thrown in. My husband had the char su mayo musubi and reported it was great. Friendly service, no line. Affordable for Waikīkī! Loved it. read more

As a self proclaimed lover of Musubi, I knew I had to try this place. The Musubi here was excellent, and what I love about this place in particular is that the Musubi isn't too heavy on the rice, and is very balanced with the flavors. I came back once more, and this place helped me realize that I love mustard greens and kelp flavored makusubi - it adds a very nice contrasting flavor and texture to the rice balls. read more

Nana Musubi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Just tried nanamusubi for the first time. I love the ability to grab and eat on the go, and they had a lot of interesting flavors I'd never seen anywhere else. We were excited and ended up trying a salmon musubi with black rice and a pork miso musubi with white rice. Overall, decent flavors but we agreed that we wished there was more filling and it was a little over priced. read more

Nana Musubi - Pork miso - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Nanamusubi is one of "the must" when you're in Honolulu. Fast, cheap, delicious and authentically Japanese. One bite and when you tasted of the rice, you know you're eating the real thing. It tasted like Tsuyahime rice from Yamagata prefecture in Japan. They are displayed beautifully and these are artisanal omusubis made by hand in great details. read more

Nana Musubi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This place has grown on me! I love the onigiri/rice balls here! I used to be obsessed with Musubi Iyasume Cafe, but soon got tired of all the rice and spam. Nanamusubi make them very fresh throughout the day and they're quite affordable! The rice tastes very healthy and good quality! The staff is really helpful and kind. If you see any of them sold out, just let them know and they'll make a new set! My favs: Char-siu Mayo Salmon & Ikura Salmon Hijiki I haven't tried all of the flavors yet. I always get the same ones that I like! lol I usually order about 6 to bring back home to the mainland because that's how many I can fit upright in a Liliha Bakery takeout box! haha Nanamusubi is inside the Stix Foodhall just below the street level. Lots of clean tables to eat at and several dessert options across from their shop! read more