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Onigiri Shop

Fresh handmade onigiri

Monkland Village
4.5$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11 am
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Onigiri Shop presents a refined take on Japanese cuisine, specializing in expertly crafted onigiri, the traditional rice balls that are a cornerstone of Japanese comfort food. Beyond this signature offering, the menu expands to feature a diverse selection of authentic Japanese dishes, drawing inspiration from the rich culinary traditions of Asia. Diners can expect a thoughtful array of sushi rolls, flavorful bento boxes, and other Japanese staples prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The shop provides a welcoming atmosphere for those seeking delicious and accessible Japanese fare. It is a destination for experiencing the nuanced flavors and satisfying textures that define Japanese cooking in a contemporary setting.
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72%
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6%
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Reviews for Onigiri Shop

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Service
on Google4.4 (300+)
*as of 2026-08-01
5★
72%
4★
13%
3★
6%
2★
8%
1★
1%

Review Summary

Onigiri Shop is generally regarded as a cozy and affordable neighborhood spot known for its quick service and a diverse variety of fresh, filling onigiri. Many visitors appreciate the friendly staff and the pleasant atmosphere, with popular menu items like the Fuji Mountain and various creative fillings receiving high praise. While many diners highlight the quality and convenience of the meals, some feedback raises concerns regarding ingredient consistency, portion ratios, and occasional food safety or hygiene practices. Despite mixed experiences with the texture of the rice and the oiliness of certain options, the restaurant remains a popular lunch destination for those seeking a tasty, casual, and budget friendly bite.
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3.0

Rather disappointed, It's not Korean/Japanese rice. The round rice will be better.

Mar 15, 2026
on Google

Big fresh 🍙 rice balls; nice box. Love the Fuji mountain! Highly recommended!

Feb 27, 2026
on Google
1.5

I was honestly really excited to try this from reading all the positive reviews. Yet, i have to be honest. The place was dirty & smelly. Besides that, sushi was loaded with rice & a few tiny pieces of fish. There was nothing but price to taste.
Alao, they all crumbled after one bite - it was a giant mess to eat ! & the salads are not with more than $2 due to the minimal quantity they provide - a few measly pieces of lettuce, 3 slices cucumbers & a few pieces of crab. Seriously overpriced for what you're getting.

Dec 15, 2025

Major food safety concerns here. The raw tuna & salmon were served warm - that's dangerous. The onigiri rice was also warm when it should be cool... One kind female worker was juggling serving, taking orders, & washing dishes all at once. The male worker spent the entire time chatting with someone & couldn't even tell us where the garbage bin was. 5 stars reviews were given by people that never tasted good food. Between the subpar food quality & questionable sanitation practices, I can't recommend this place.

Sep 29, 2025
on Google

Best deals of onigiri in town. Huge onigiri rice balls for 4.99$. downtown & everywhere is 4$ to 6$ for a tiny thing which you will be still be hungry after..here at this place you eat 2 or 3 & you are full for many hours! Highly recommended! Love this place! 😃😆☺?

May 10, 2025
on Google

A lot of rice & lacking a bit of flavour but overall good.

Apr 20, 2025
on Google

Honestly, I really wanted to like this place but it just wasn't it. Too much rice & the filling is minimal & lacks flavor. I've had much better onigiri from Asian supermarkets that were cheaper.

Mar 3, 2025
on Google

First, amazing quality rice. I've been experimenting with Toyama & Hokkaido, but this shop's rice mouthfeel is great! Higher quality than some shops in Japan. The filling is plentiful, & their combos are great. Miso beef was slightly salty, hearty, & had a lot of rice & beef. The egg yolk beef was also a wonderful combination. The salmon was hearty & bountiful. The seaweed is also not soggy. I would come again. Though they may not be all jp, they did a good job working on their recipes. Better than some smaller jp shops I've been :)

Jan 19, 2025
on Google
4.0

This place delivers on the rice & filling fronts. I especially like the raw salmon & unagi. Unfortunately I don't really like their seaweed-it would be more crisp & flavourful if it wasn't pressed directly onto the hot rice. That said, the service is great & they're very generous with good portions & affordable prices. Would come back

Oct 14, 2024
on Google

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.

Sep 14, 2024
on Google