Milky Queen 5 Star Japanese Rice is a premium quality short-grain rice, known for its exceptional taste, soft texture and slightly sticky consistency.
Grown and milled in Japan, using meticulous farming techniques to ensure a high-quality yield, the climate, soil and water quality all contribute to its superior flavour and texture.
With a subtle natural sweetness, which enhances the overall taste of a dish without overpowering other ingredients, this rice also absorbs broths, sauces and seasonings. It cooks evenly and consistently while maintaining its texture, this makes it ideal for precise plating and presentation.
Unlike regular short-grain rice, milky queen has a lower amylose content, which means it retains more moisture, making it softer, silkier and slightly more elastic when cooked. This quality gives it a smooth, delicate mouthfeel while maintaining just the right level of stickiness—ideal for sushi, rice bowls, onigiri and everyday dishes.
Thanks to its high moisture retention, milky queen rice stays light, fluffy and delicious even after cooling, making it an excellent choice for meal prep, bento boxes and sushi. It also reheats well without becoming dry or hard, making it a popular choice for both chefs and home cooks.
About Wakai Noen
Wakai Noen produces some of Japan’s finest rice, awarded the prestigious 5-star master level—the highest recognition for rice craftsmanship and they have once again secured the GOLD AWARD at the International Rice Taste Analysis and Evaluation Competition.
Cooking Tip: Milky Queen rice requires less water than other rice varieties. For the best results, use a 1:2 ratio—one scoop of rice to one scoop of water. See How to Use below for full instructions.
Best stored in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator.
