Adorably Cute Alert: Taichung’s “Shiba Inu”-Shaped Onigiri, Limited to 20 per Day

▲ Insanely adorable Shiba Inu onigiri. (Photo / IG@eatha.foodieProvided. Please do not take photos without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

▲ Irresistibly cute Shiba Inu onigiri and white cat onigiri. (Photo / IG@twosarahProvided. Please do not take photos without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

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Attention all Shiba Inu fans—not just Shiba Inu floating coffee or Shiba Inu mochi, here comes another super cute Shiba Inu-themed food item. A new Japanese restaurant has recently popped up in Taichung’s Zhongzheng First Senior High School Commercial Area, and with skills rivaling those of a Japanese mom, they’ve crafted onigiri shaped like Shiba Inu faces.

▲ “Shiba Inu Fried Chicken Onigiri Set Meal,” priced at NT$220, includes main dish, drink, cream soup, focaccia bread, and dessert. (Photo / IG@twosarahProvided. Please do not take photos without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

Located on Yizhong Street, “Komachi Hiyori” was formerly known as Little Prince Fairy Tale Kitchen. It previously served Italian-style grilled dishes, pasta, curry rice, and Korean hot pot. Now, after renaming and redecorating, it offers a more Japanese-style, traditional ambiance. The most popular item on Instagram is the daily limited-edition “Shiba Inu Fried Chicken Onigiri Set Meal,” available in 20 portions per day at NT$220, which includes the main dish, a drink, cream soup, focaccia bread, and dessert.

▲ Cute facial features made from seaweed. (Photo / IG@eatha.foodieProvided. Please do not take photos without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

The Shiba Inu onigiri’s facial features are crafted using seaweed, giving it an extremely adorable and dopey look that’s hard for Shiba Inu fans to resist. Next to it is a white cat onigiri, served with side dishes such as fried chicken, fries, and a hot spring egg—roughly the perfect portion for the average girl.

▲ Fried Chicken Beef Sumo Pot. (Photo / IG@eatha.foodieProvided. Please do not take photos without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

The sumo pot series is also a must-order favorite at the shop. Using a Korean UFO pot, the outer ring is loaded with cheese and chicken, while the inner pot contains tofu, beef or pork, and vegetables. It lets you enjoy both hot pot and cheesy meat-dipping in one go. Prices start at NT$398 for a two-person portion, depending on the type of meat or broth.

▲ Its cute and dopey appearance makes you not want to eat it. (Photo / IG@hanwooeeProvided. Please do not take photos without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

After the savory dishes, move on to something sweet. When it comes to Japanese desserts, you can’t miss the adorable grilled mochi balls. A skewer of three hanami dango can be enjoyed with black sugar syrup, condensed milk, peanut candy powder, or red bean paste. They have a rich glutinous rice flavor, and the four sauces help prevent flavor fatigue.

▲ Entrance of Komachi Hiyori Restaurant. (Photo / IG@s1511205Provided. Please do not take photos without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

If you’re a Shiba Inu fan, make sure to visit this spot next time you’re in Taichung. But with only 20 portions available per day, it’s best to get there early or you might miss out.

Komachi Hiyori
Address: No. 143, Yizhong Street, North District, Taichung City
Business Hours: 11:30–22:00
Phone: 04-2225-8328