Cutest Curry Rice Molds On The Planet

I thought I’d seen it all when it comes to Japanese curry rice molds, but these two cuties redefine ADORABLE. The only problem is that it comes in both cat and panda, and it’s too hard to decide (would it be greedy to get both? SHUT UP)

Not only does the pack include an easy-release mold for shaping the rice (conveniently sized to perfectly measure out the recommended serving of 160 g), it’s got cutters to punch out the features from a sheet of nori, so you don’t have to get out your tweezers and nail scissors at 5:00 am to make lunch.

If you’d like to search these out at the Shibuya Don Kihote the next time you’re in Tokyo, a map is on my website, The Tokyo Guide I Wish I’d Had.

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And hey, if you’d like a killer curry rice recipe to go with your new kitteh rice mold, there are step-by-step directions for Niku-jaga Curry (my favorite!) in the March Japanagram, just sayin’

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Jonelle Patrick writes novels set in Japan, produces the monthly newsletter Japanagram, and blogs at Only In Japan and The Tokyo Guide I Wish I’d Had