Vankoji – Japanese Koji & Health Food Store — Restaurant in Brow of the Hill

I was genuinely impressed by the quality of the rice here – soft and naturally sweet, thanks to being cooked with koji (fermented rice). As a Japanese person, I was surprised to find onigiri that tastes just as good as the ones back home in Japan. Honestly, it’s the best rice I’ve had in Vancouver.

I’m also really happy to have found a place where I can get healthy, thoughtfully prepared meals for takeout. It’s a bit tricky to find the shop at first, but there’s a sign outside that makes it easier to spot. Plus, there’s parking available right in front of the store, which is super convenient!

If you’re ever in New Westminster, I definitely recommend...

Flavour is good. Rice was a bit hard.

Surprised they just kept the onigiri on the table at room temperature. I generally see them in a fridge in other places.

“Leaving cooked rice at room temperature can be dangerous because it allows bacteria like Bacillus cereus to grow and produce toxins that can cause food poisoning. These spores can survive even after cooking and multiply if not refrigerated quickly.”

According to Google “Cooked rice should not sit at room temperature for more than two hours (or one hour in warmer temperatures) and should be refrigerated within two hours of cooking to prevent...

I grew up in Japan and ate onigiri almost every day, so I consider myself quite particular when it comes to onigiri — but I was truly satisfied with how delicious these were. The edamame onigiri was cooked together with koji, giving it a rich and deep flavor — it was absolutely delicious. The tsukudani onigiri featured their homemade tsukudani, with a hint of yuzu aroma that made it especially tasty. I also bought the garlic koji, and I’m looking forward to using it to marinate meat or fish. Thank you for the...