---
product_id: 4563881
title: "Tamaki Gold California Koshihikari Short Grain Rice, 4.4 Pound"
brand: "tamaki"
price: "VT24272"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Tamaki"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4563881-tamaki-gold-california-koshihikari-short-grain-rice-4-4-pound
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
---

# Long-lasting firmness & flavor Premium short grain texture Generous 4.4 lb gourmet pack Tamaki Gold California Koshihikari Short Grain Rice, 4.4 Pound

**Brand:** tamaki
**Price:** VT24272
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍽️ Elevate every bite with Tamaki Gold – where rice meets refinement

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Tamaki Gold California Koshihikari Short Grain Rice, 4.4 Pound by tamaki
- **How much does it cost?** VT24272 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4563881-tamaki-gold-california-koshihikari-short-grain-rice-4-4-pound)

## Best For

- tamaki enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tamaki brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Flavor That Lasts:** Maintains firmness and rich taste even after hours
- • **Generous 4.4 lb Bag:** Enough premium rice to impress guests or fuel your foodie experiments
- • **Top-Rated & Trusted:** 4.7-star favorite with thousands of enthusiasts worldwide
- • **Gourmet-Grade Short Grain:** Perfectly sticky, moist kernels for authentic culinary creations
- • **Versatile Culinary Staple:** Ideal for sushi, onigiri, or elevated everyday meals

## Overview

Tamaki Gold California Koshihikari Short Grain Rice is a 4.4-pound premium rice known for its moist, perfectly sticky kernels and ability to retain firmness and flavor over time. Highly rated by gourmets and sushi lovers alike, it’s the go-to choice for those seeking authentic, versatile, and consistently delicious short grain rice.

## Description

Tamaki Gold Short Grain Rice

Review: Best rice I ever ate - This can't be rice. It's too delicious. I have taken to cooking rice in coconut milk for added flavor. This rice definitely stands on it's own.
Review: Worth it - Terrific rice really enjoyed it so much. Good rice has mild flavor that is so enjoyable. Bought to try and make some sushi but good for things like onigiri also. Would recommend if you want to up your rice meals.

## Features

- Fine short grain rice for gourmet or enthusiast applications
- Moist kernel with perfect stickiness
- Rice holds firmness and flavor over longer periods of time
- 1-4.4 pound bag

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B003HGKO78 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #31,829 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #53 in Dried White Rice |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (641) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Manufacturer  | Williams Rice Milling Company |
| Product Dimensions  | 4.99 x 4.99 x 4.99 inches; 4.4 Pounds |
| UPC  | 097267322136 097267322112 |
| Units  | 70.4 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Tamaki
- **Item Package Quantity:** 1
- **Item Weight:** 4.4 Pounds
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Unit Count:** 70.4 Ounce

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Has anyone used this rice to make risotto? If so, what was the result?**
A: In contrast to the other answer, you DEFINITELY can make risotto with this rice and it works quite well. I regularly make my wife's favorite mushroom risotto with this exact rice. When using it for risotto instead of sushi, the only change that I make is to not wash the rice before cooking, so as to not remove the loose starch that contributes to creaminess in risotto.

Outside of a few other traditional Italian varietals, the koshikihari varietal is one of the best substitutes for Arborio rice in risotto and in fact has similar levels and distribution of amylopectin chain lengths.

**Q: The rice inside the bag has 2 different colors. Clear/White. Is this normal?**
A: Yes, it's normal.

**Q: when is the milling/polishing date?**
A: These are the types of questions that need to be referred to Amazon since they hold the inventory. I can attest it is a high quality rice and really tasty. Would strongly recommend this brand.

**Q: Is this glutinous rice?**
A: No

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best rice I ever ate
*by T***I on July 29, 2025*

This can't be rice. It's too delicious. I have taken to cooking rice in coconut milk for added flavor. This rice definitely stands on it's own.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth it
*by H***S on January 18, 2025*

Terrific rice really enjoyed it so much. Good rice has mild flavor that is so enjoyable. Bought to try and make some sushi but good for things like onigiri also. Would recommend if you want to up your rice meals.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delicious japanese rice
*by S***S on January 3, 2026*

The best tasting japanese rice in the US at this time. Super tasty and easy to cook. I did not find any insects in my batch. Excellent product and delivery!

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*Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu*
*Store origin: VU*
*Last updated: 2026-02-25*