| Rice | Sweetness | Stickiness | Texture | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koshihikari | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Soft, glossy, chewy | Premium steamed rice, sushi, onigiri |
| Yumegokochi | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Very soft, moist, rich | Plain rice, onigiri, bento |
| Fukumaru | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | Large, plump, firm-fluffy grains | Donburi, curry, everyday rice |
| Yumepirika | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Soft, rich, very sticky | Premium steamed rice, onigiri |
| Nanatsuboshi | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | Light, fluffy, balanced | Sushi, bento, everyday meals |
| Nijinokirameki | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | Large, firm, plump grains | Donburi, curry, bento |
| Hitomebore | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | Soft, fluffy, pleasantly chewy | All-purpose Japanese meals |
| Koshibuki | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | Glossy, moderately firm | Bento, onigiri, everyday meals |
| Haenuki | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | Firm, chewy, distinct grains | Donburi, bento, onigiri |
| Kinuhikari | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | Light, smooth, less sticky | Curry, donburi, sushi |
| Mochigome | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★+ | Extremely sticky and chewy | Mochi, sekihan, okowa, desserts |
| Genmai | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | Firm, chewy, nutty | Healthy bowls, mixed rice, everyday meals |
Koshihikari コシヒカリ- The Classic Premium Choice
One of Japan’s best-known premium rice varieties. It is prized for its soft, slightly sticky texture, glossy appearance, natural sweetness, and rich aroma when cooked.
Perfect for steamed rice, sushi, onigiri.
Yumegokochi 夢ごこち - Extra soft and luxurious
A premium Japanese rice variety known for its soft, fluffy texture, pleasant stickiness, and natural sweetness. It tends to stay tender even after cooling
Perfect for bento, onigiri, sushi, and everyday steamed rice.
Fukumaru ふくまる - Large Grains
A Japanese rice variety developed in Ibaraki Prefecture. It is especially known for its large, plump grains and fluffy texture. It has a pleasant chew, gentle sweetness.
Perfect for donburi, curry, everyday rice.
Yumepirika ゆめぴりか - Rich Premium Hokkaido Rice
A premium Japanese rice variety from Hokkaido, known for its rich sweetness, soft texture, glossy appearance, and strong natural stickiness. It has a fuller, more luxurious mouthfeel than many everyday rice varieties and stays delicious even after cooling.
Perfect for steamed rice, onigiri.
Nanatsuboshi ななつぼし - Balance Premium Hokkaido Rice
A premium Hokkaido-grown Japanese rice with a well-balanced flavour, gentle sweetness, and fluffy texture with just the right amount of stickiness. It is less heavy compare to the Yumepirika.
Perfect for bento, onigiri, donburi, sushi, and everyday Japanese meals.
Nijinokirameki にじのきらめき - Large & Firm
A premium Japanese rice variety prized for its large, glossy grains, delicate sweetness, and fluffy texture with a pleasant bite. Versatile and well-balanced.
Perfect for steamed rice, donburi, bento, onigiri, curry, and everyday Japanese meals.
Hitomebore ひとめぼれ - Versatile
A premium Japanese rice variety prized for its soft, fluffy texture, subtle sweetness, and well-balanced stickiness, without being quite as intensely rich as something like Yumepirika. Versatile and easy to enjoy
Perfect for steamed rice, onigiri, bento, donburi, and everyday Japanese meals.
Koshibuki こしいぶき - Niigata Daily Rice
A premium Niigata-grown Japanese rice with a clean, delicate flavour, gentle sweetness, and fluffy texture with balanced stickiness. Versatile and easy to enjoy
Perfect for steamed rice, donburi, bento, onigiri, and everyday Japanese meals.
Haenuki はえぬき- Firm & Chewy
A premium Yamagata-grown Japanese rice prized for its firm, well-defined grains, gentle sweetness, and balanced stickiness. A good choice when you want the grains to remain distinct.
Perfect for donburi, bento, and every Japanese meals.
Kinuhikari キヌヒカリ- Light Japanese Rice
A premium Japanese rice variety prized for its beautiful shine, delicate sweetness, and soft, fluffy texture with a pleasant bite. Less sticky and lighter texture than the Koshihikari rice.
Perfect for curry or strongly flavoured donburi.
Mochigome もち米 - Glutinous Rice
A premium short-grain rice prized for its exceptionally sticky, chewy texture when cooked. Perfect for making mochi, sekihan, ohagi, traditional rice cakes, desserts, and other Japanese specialty dishes.
Genmai 玄米 - Brown Rice
Genmai is Japanese brown rice with a naturally nutty flavour and pleasantly chewy texture. With the bran and germ layers retained, it offers a hearty, wholesome taste.
Perfect for everyday rice bowls, bento, mixed rice dishes, and pairing with Japanese meals.