Onigiri Shop is widely noted for its large, satisfying onigiri with a variety of fillings such as spicy salmon, spicy tuna, Korean fried chicken, and beef miso, with reviewers highlighting generous portions that feel affordable for a quick meal. The St Denis location is popular among students and benefits from promotions, and the ordering process is straightforward: order at the counter, receive a pager, and seat yourself while meals come out quickly. The atmosphere is simple and clean, with a casual vibe and often wooden bowls that feel high quality. The rice is described as soft and well cooked, wrapped in seaweed with a generous center, though a few comments mention rice that was old or overly salty and some onigiri that fell apart, indicating occasional inconsistency. Overall the onigiri are the star and the place is seen as a budget friendly, comforting option for a fast bite, with additional items like miso soup and drinks valued by many, while some caution is advised for those with fish allergies due to cross contamination.
Delicious onigiri for fair prices. It was pretty hot in the room & we were given only one board to five people, which made it difficult to eat without spilling. Nonetheless, I would absolutely recommend to try it out.
Aug 26, 2025
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A bit disappointed with this location. I've tried multiples other ones before & they were better. I order the chicken tama. There was barely any chicken & egg yolk. No green onions like it was supposed to. Also, pretty sure it wasn't Korean fried chicken & just chicken.
Sincèrement, pour une petite collation tout comme un repas, de très bon onigiri, c'est frais, service rapide en moins de 2 min & personel accueillant , pour 5$!
Je recommande
Jul 25, 2025
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I've been to this location multiple times & will keep coming for more. The inside is very cutely decorated & very clean (which is important when handling raw ingredients). The staff is lovely & serves you with a smile.
The onigiris taste amazing & have a great selections of filling. They crumble a little bit in your hands sometimes, but it's manageable. I personally recommend anything with salmon. The matcha tiramisu was also amazing! Definitely go for that.
Overall, a cute & casual spot for a quick lunch in between classes.
first time ordering from there (through UberEats). my favourite gimbap/onigiri place on the island is lee n kim at metro mcgill, but this place i think has stolen my heart. the sides were yummy, the rice was chewy fresh, & the avocado was so perfect. i LOVE ramen eggs & having the option to put that in there alone had me through the moon. 10/10
Surprisingly really good, don't judge the workers by the fact they're not Japanese, they can make a good onigiri! Most importantly good portions & ingredients 👍🇯🇵
Jun 20, 2025
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