Onigiri Shop is described as offering big, fresh onigiri with generous fillings and a wide variety of flavors, from spicy salmon and tuna to eel and beef, plus sides and soups, making it an affordable and satisfying lunch option. Reviews praise fast service, a cozy, cute atmosphere, and the sense that the onigiri hits the spot, with many calling it among the best onigiri spots. Some notes raise concerns about cleanliness and food safety, including reports of warm fish or rice and busy staff, and there are mentions that gluten free information isn't clearly communicated. The dining space is frequently described as small with limited seating, leaning toward takeout or quick meals, though the decor and vibe are repeatedly praised. Overall, the consensus is that portions are large and good value, with a wide range of fillings keeping many customers returning, despite the occasional service or hygiene caveat.
My coworker & I decided to drop-by to get some lunch.
Very cute place, friendly staff & the onigiris were delish.
I took the beef tama & the fresh salmon one, they are bigger than the usual onigiris elsewhere, very filling & tasty!
I also took a small cucumber salad on the side. omg drools. i took the shrimp & crabstick as protein & sesame dressing as choice… soooo good. & refreshing.
2 onigiris + small salad costs me $20 something
beautiful lunch, def going back
Apr 23, 2025
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I recently visited this place that shares its space with a sushi restaurant next door. The onigiri portions are generous for their size, & the prices are very affordable. I tried a few flavors: beef miso, cooked salmon, mixed salmon (fresh, cooked salmon & ikura), & eel. The flavors were okay overall, though I found the beef a bit too salty for my liking. One challenge was that the fillings tended to fall apart after the first bite, making them a bit tricky to eat. That said, I'm still intrigued & plan to go back to try more flavors next time. It's worth checking out if you're in the area & looking for a quick & budget-friendly bite!
Reasonably affordable prices, so quick & delicious! Onigiris was so warm & fresh keep up the quality & portion everything is perfect! Im not a huge fan of the yolks its a bit too salty or gooey for me
I just had lunch here & it was amazing! Super fresh & delicious, & I paid under $10. The service was also excellent. I decided after paying that I wanted a sauce & they gave it to me on the house. This is definitely my new go-to on Monkland!!
I was so excited to try this place based on the great reviews but I was pretty disappointed. I'm not sure if I just ordered the worst of the menu but I tried both the tuna mayo & the veggie mix & both were REALLY bland & lacking in flavour. More seasoning would be key (maybe some furikake?) & even more vinegar in the rice for some acidity. My husband tried the seasoned egg yolk & the shrimp one & liked those. The ingredients were fresh on the plus side so I'm willing to give it another shot.
Many choices of onigiri. I recommend the fresh salmon one. Fresh & delicious. I didn't try the Korean Fried Chicken but that seemed like the most popular onigiri. The place is small. Most people come for takeout. However, there are small tables inside & on the patio if you want to eat there. They also sell a few Japanese food items to take home like furikake, wasabi & mirin.
Sep 12, 2024
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So many choices to choose from that you can find something you will like. I've tried Unagi, Spicy Tuna, Omega 3, & Mount Fuji. The ingredients are fresh & the rice is cooked & flavored deliciously. 2 onigiri's are plenty to fill your appetite. Not many places to sit, but there are a few seats indoors & outdoors where you can people watch. I'll be back.
What a fun & delicious lunch I was treated to by my colleague. The food was made fresh to order. We ate outside. Monkland is charming so is the inside of this restaurant/cafe.
Price from 3.99/each to 7.99 $/each. Today I ordered luxury salmon & Mount Fuji, after tax & tip it was nearly 20$, not cheap but the taste is quite good. After that, I tried fresh salmon (3.99 $) & tama beef (5.25 $). They are all good in general. Imo, you can order the luxury one when u want to treat yourself a bit fancier, but in general the classic one is already good enough. I do recommend the fresh salmon one
Jul 10, 2024
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Food is amazing, salmon is very fresh & the unagi is great!! Very nice owners & workers. I ordered 6 onigiris from doordash & the delivery guy stole 4. I called them & they decided to deliver the rest. The onigiris were great & they gave me 2 for free! Thank you so much :)
Finally a location that serves onigiris that looks & tastes delicious. There are plenty of options, everything is made fresh, & there is a bit of something for everyone. Just don't expect to be able to sit down at the restaurant because seating is very limited & it is very popular. I also wish the store had more convenient store hours but that is a nitpick.
Cool little shop that's sharing the space with SushiSama. The shop has a nice vibe that fits well with the neighborhood. The service is quick & simple. You order, get a buzzer & chill until it's ready. The size of the onigiri is quite big! & they are flavor bomb! They have a nice selection of onigiri to satisfy all your cravings. The rice is warm & fluffy & the ingredients are fresh. This is a nice addition to the scene that's packed with sushi shops & poke shops.
Lengthy review alert First, I started going to Onigiri shop pretty early on, I would say from January 14 as I saw it opened & was interested in trying it. I first went with friends & we each ordered a bunch of different onigiris to try as many flavors. We were blown away by how good it is (yes it is just rice & filling & seaweed technically) & had to get extra to share with other friends. But simple things are even harder to be delicious! The place is a little small, it cannot accommodate that many people, maybe 15-18 people to sit inside. They do share the space with the sushi store. I have since been almost weekly as it was always delicious & fresh. I guess this is a sign to just say that I have went there pretty often. Amongst all the times I have went I do need to precise that I have never gotten food poisoning, & neither have my friends & family. Contrary to that, they were also smitten by the onigiris. During the period where they weren't as busy, the owner had offered us tonjiru soup, as I kept asking every week but never had it, ultimately he did decide to remove it. (It was delicious) He was always super nice & welcoming, offering hot water (Very nice in cold weather) I will be adding pictures of all the onigiris I had eaten, some are discontinued. I have basically eaten all the old menu except the one with fried chicken (includes Kpop) Every onigiri is big & they do not skimp on the filling. I tend to go for at least 1 classic & 1 "fancy" one. 2 is enough for me & 3 honestly is overkill but I do enjoy having multiple flavors. I have experienced both pre & ante virality & I can say for sure the quality remained the same. I did go less after it went viral as it is always packed, but they have a system & they hired more workers! I truly believe they deserve the hype & I am very happy that their business is going so well. All in all, very delicious. Would always go. I recommend the Salmon Luxe & eel! (But honestly everything is good)
A good choice for an easy & fun lunch. The onigiri are very fresh & tasty. You can easily eat for under 10$ if you want to or try the chef's specials for a bit of a treat. Definitely worth trying out a couple. It's a cute spot to sit & eat.
