“Kukai” at the MSA Annex to Highlight Onigiri, Rice Bowls & Hand Rolls

Feb 4, 20191 min read

In a tease of a preview, Japanese restaurant Kukai at the MSA Annex posted its first image on Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Btd64uOD01_/

In case you don’t recognize the logo, it’s onigiri, which consists of rice formed into triangular or cylindrical shapes and wrapped in seaweed. Onigiri is popular in Japan as a convenience food but hasn’t caught on in Tucson quite yet.

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The restaurant will also feature fresh Japanese food with dishes such as rice bowls and hand rolls.

More details to come; stay tuned.

Kukai is located at the MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento. Keep up with Kukai on Instagram.

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