O!nigiri

If you know, you know. And if you don’t know yet, let me be the one to introduce you. O!nigiri is one of those places that feels like a little secret, tucked right next to Lotte Plaza Market, which is honestly the perfect location. I’ve made it my personal rule to stop here before I grocery shop, because walking into Lotte on an empty stomach is a financial decision I can no longer afford to make. I got the salmon, tuna, and sukiyaki, and every single one was exactly what a good onigiri should be: generously filled, perfectly textured rice that holds together just right without feeling like a compressed brick, and flavors that are clean and satisfying without trying too hard. It sounds simple because it is simple. That’s the whole point, and that’s exactly why it’s so hard to do well. T

I drove an hour and a half to come here after seeing a video on TikTok, and it was absolutely worth it. I’ve been wanting to try this place for a long time, so I ordered several different flavors just to sample a variety. Every option was good, but the Kelp one stood out as the most flavorful and truly delicious. The inside of the restaurant is very small, but it’s incredibly cute and cozy. The staff was welcoming and very kind, which made the experience even better. I also ordered the miso soup, and it was so good that I finished it almost immediately. The mochi ice cream was absolutely delicious . Overall, it was a great experience and I would highly recommend this place.

One of the best parts of O!nigiri is the incredibly sweet, kind, and efficient staff, who make the experience enjoyable from start to finish. The restaurant is super cute and thoughtfully decorated. The menu offers a great selection, though the pricing feels slightly high for the value. We especially recommend the spicy tuna. The salmon and karaage (fried chicken) were pleasant but on the simpler side and could use a bit more flavor. As a result, these items tasted somewhat dry when bites consisted mostly of rice and seaweed.

Pretty sizeable onigiri! I tried the Spicy Tuna and the Karaage and both were great. The storefront is cute and has plenty of otaku culture and Japanese decorations! There are some seating inside, but not more than for a few groups at a time. The last few bites of my Spicy Tuna was packed with flavor. The karaage did fall apart a bit while eating, but it's still good. Plenty of vegan options as well. Overall, hard to get something like this with as good quality in the area especially with a Japanese owner (who is a very nice lady). One of the closest you'll get to Japanese onigiri without actually going there. Super convenient location too, right next to Lotte. I'll definitely come back and try the rest of the menu! I hope new and interesting flavors rotate in to keep things fresh! ごち

Stopped in here while in town visiting after reading endless fantastic things all over social media, and I was NOT disappointed! The onigiri was delicious, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful! I will definitely be back the next time I’m in town.