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.
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
I loveee the prices absolutely my fav part, the workers are so so nice & I love the system they have for telling you when your food is ready! There is not a ton of seating indoors but a bit more outside, great to go with your friends & grab a bite to eat! I dislike how it closes so early on Friday!
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.
Sep 14, 2024
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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.
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.
Sep 7, 2024
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The onigiri rice balls at this shop are filled with delicious fillings♪ The staff are friendly & the onigiri rice balls are perfect, even for me as a Japanese person.
Très bonne qualité-prix! Onigiris généreux & goûteux. Ils ont fait une erreur dans la commande & n'ont pas hésité à nous donner un onigiri de plus pour se faire pardonner. Nous ne nous sommes par contre pas fait servir en français.
This place is incredible! I never leave reviews, but I just had to for this one. The onigiri here are out of this world, & it's not expensive at all for what you get. Even though it's far from my place, I am definitely coming back. This is an absolute must visit if you're nearby!
