Great food, love the rice balls and sake. A comfortable and casual atmosphere, a unique experience in Minneapolis.

Family lunch at Okome House. I have been wanting to check out this restaurant for a while and was glad we finally got to try it! Our two boys got the kids' meals - one got the Bento Box and one got the Kids' udon and both liked their meals. Our younger son even requested another side order udon to eat with the noodle broth he had left. I got the udon combo and my husband got the rice balls combo, we both like the items we ordered. The cauliflower karage was delicious - it was my favorite dish out of all the items we ordered. The restaurant has a nice casual atmosphere with a good amount of seating for those dining in. read more

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He Said: I have been wanting to try this place for so long. I have made previous treks to Okome, only to be thwarted by a random "restaurant closing". Not this time though! Okome has a nice dining space-- the open kitchen and the for sale Asian snacks are a nice touch. The menu has a good variety of items to choose from without feeling overwhelming. My table tried the onigiri, udon, and the kid bento box. Overall, solid place. Pros: - The cauliflower karaage is a must try. - The service was great. The manager (?) that day was very nice. Cons: - The udon and miso broth seemed a little watered down to me read more

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My son recommended this place. It's interesting in that it's located in the middle of a Minneapolis neighborhood. There was ample seating inside and outside. Ordering at the counter was quick and efficient. They serve primary rice or noodle based Japanese dishes and not sushi or sashimi. My youngest son got the salmon onigiri combo. The rest of us got different variations of donburi with chicken, pork and vegetable curry. It was a very savory and satisfying meal. read more

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The food was good and a more modern take on traditional dishes. The menu has a lot of selection. It's a great place to eat family style to try a few different side dishes. Some of the bites of onigiri were a bit fishy tasting. Staff was overall knowledgeable, but service was not overly friendly. It's order at the counter service. They have a great patio space and open to garage style doors for the inside. Pricing were fair and asian portions. The cauliflower was so good and I would come back just for this dish. It's a good restaurant for main stream culture to experience this style of food. It's good for small/midsized group in the summer. It would be a great date spot. read more

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Yes! Somewhere to get great onigiri without having to go to Japan. Cute place with a nice patio. The onigiri are filling and lots of options. Service was quick for my take out order. read more

We ordered the onigiri combo meal and both my spouse and I spit out our bites. The tuna mayo onigiri tasted like straight dog food. I'm not sure if we just caught them on a bad day but yuck read more

Fantastic local neighborhood restaurant! Each bite was full of so much flavor, the menu can be hard to understand if you've not been here before, but they are very helpful at me through it. read more

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Great place - don't miss it. Dine inside or out. On street parking was easily available. We both ordered the Onigiri Combo Meal and I strongly recommend it. Pick any 3 onigiri (some have a slight upcharge). The soup and salad are very good too. It was hard to choose our Onigiri as there are several options. My husband loves Spam and really enjoyed that one. The fried chicken was a fun one too. Plus we tried several seafood options. The Onigiri are pretty large so this makes a budget friendly meal. read more

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Overall well done neighborhood Japanese restaurant that stays true to Japanese vs Japanese American food. read more

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A pretty trendy space that sells an assortment of Japanese food, drinks (including alcoholic), and desserts. The music inside was pretty loud, but chill if you like emo, and the staff were super friendly. You order at the register and they'll give you a number if you eat in. Water and utensils were at a station near the door. The food didn't come out super fast, but I felt the wait was reasonable. Orders: Tori Karaage (3 pc): Each piece of chicken was about the size of my palm. The chicken was moist and had a nice crispy outside. Served on a bed of greens with a sauce that kind of reminded me of a miso salad dressing (?). Regardless, it was good. Next time, I'll definitely be ordering this with a side of white rice to cut a bit of the saltiness, but it was still good on its own. Ume Onigiri: I love umeboshi, which is a sour pickled plum. This one was great. The rice was also salted well, and the nori was thin and crispy. I will say the ume is definitely not a taste for everyone. I have quite a few friends who dislike ume in general, so just be aware it's a different kind of flavor, haha. Overall, I'd definitely come back to try more things on their menu. I'm a fan~ read more

Okome House - Tori Karaage 3 piece - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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This place had so much hype. Patio and location was very nice. Service was order and bus your own dishes which I was fine with. The food on the other hand, was bad. We got the kitsune udon. The broth wasn't the clear, clean flavorful broth I expected. It tasted like Kikkoman Soy Sauce with generic instant udon soup. Noodles had a slight chew, but nothing note worthy. The onigiri we got was the Yuzu Salmon Onigiri. The rice was not seasoned and wasn't like regular onigiri rice. It was like it was just made with regular white rice. Very dry onigiri, a hint of yuzu. Not a lot of salmon. We took two bites of each and left it in the bus bin. The tofu in the udon, was like I had bitten into a blanket of sugar. This place was bad and thought it would scratch the itch from Chicago udon joints but this place was buns. read more

I think the establishment's strength is onigiri because they not only have a variety of different toppings, but also have reasonable prices that would allow economical planning. Since it is located in a residential area, I can see how people who live around South Minneapolis can easily visit for a quick bite. As much as the onigiri had good flavor, I felt like other dishes were more mediocre. For example, the Buta Don had pork that texturally didn't go well with the rice because it wasn't a part of the pig that was the most tender or succulent. The chicken karaage had too much creamy sauce and the chicken itself didn't have as much flavor, as much as it was juicy. I would recommend visitors to capitalize on its onigiri supplies for the most part. A positive aspect I would mention was that I found the sakeru gummy and nagai sakeru gummy (long long man) in the store, and I instantly got it and made a video of myself tearing up the candy. I loved that for sure. read more

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The foods were always outstanding, especially rice bowls ( Donburi, Curry don, etc.... ), I gave 3/5 for their Onigiri. Street Parking, Patio Seating. The service is great. They have jp snacks like chips and drinks, so that was nice. Decoration isn't too Japanese like. But simple and clean for sure. read more

My beloved and I have eaten here and had take out several times. The dine in experience is quaint and table delivered food is efficient, . . It's a great corner locally owned affair. Good quality is excellent. The food prep is quick as well. Highly recommend read more

Great location in the Hiawatha neighborhood. There's plenty of free street parking nearby as well. The patio they have is perfect for a nice sunny summer/fall day. They even have a water bowl for doggies, which is considerate. This is a casual order at the counter/self service restaurant so it's perfect for those days you want a 'healthier' alternative from fast food restaurants. We ordered the salmon poke combo meal the beef udon. The combo meal came with a ongiri aka a rice ball of your choice and I got the perilla leaf one and was expecting it to be a whole leaf vs tiny little pieces, which made it difficult to taste the flavor. The beef udon was okay, the noodles were too soft to my liking and the broth was lacking depth. It was nice to finally try this place but I don't know if I would go back often. The food was a bit of a miss for me. read more

Okome House - Beef udon - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Great little place on the corner! Being a transplant I was pleasantly surprised to find a place that offered onigiri and such a wide variety of them at that! Parking is on the street but plenty of spots and free. The outdoor patio is a great place to dine with great weather and one of their many import beers in hand. read more

Okome House is one of the best Japanese restaurants in the entire Twin Cities. This place is somewhat unique in that, unlike many other Japanese eateries that specialize in Sushi or Ramen, Okome house has a very unique menu that specializes in onigiri, with dozens of flavors. You can also opt for an udon or donburi (rice bowl) dish, but onigri is where Okome house really shines. The best deal here is the "onigiri combo," which comes with three onigiri of your choice and two sides (I highly recommend the wakame salad and the curry). Everything I've tried here is amazing, and my young daughter loves it too. The vast majority of their dishes are also dairy-free. They have a small selection of beer and sake, and even have a happy hour every day with great deals on drinks. The inside is cute, and when the weather is nice, the outdoor patio is amazing. Service is usually fairly quick. read more

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Great food, wonderful service (mostly). We were there on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The outdoor seating is casual and fun. My salmon bowl was delicious and filling, with great flavors and textures. The only thing wrong on this particular occasion was that the checkout clerk was a bit crabby and impatient. Not horrible, but noticeable. One of my party, who hadn't been there before, was delighted and plans to return. So do I. read more

We got so excited to try a new place that is Japanese and serving something different than sushi. We love the neighborhood, the place seems welcoming and staff very friendly. Unfortunately the food was bland. Udon was lukewarm. The broth had an unpleasant aftertaste. There are many vegan and vegetarian options which is a plus but I wish they had some dishes that have mushrooms in them. I don't think we will be back. read more

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The food was great! It was fresh and very tasty. The service was friendly and efficient. However, I downgraded it a star because the restaurant was understaffed. They frequently didn't have enough water or glasses at the filling station and the dishes were not bussed frequently, so the stack of dishes got huge. The atmosphere was cute and welcoming. read more

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Wonderful food with lots of variety and healthy choices. Great vegetarian selections. Friendly, lightning fast service. Informal, clean, fresh atmosphere. The onigiri were delightful, and the cream puff was the perfect ending. Very highly recommended! read more

This place is cute, neighborhood restaurant. We went in the evening and the place just shined. I'm a fan of hand rolls and wanted to try the onigiri. The restaurant looked busy but people were in line to pick up their togo orders. We were seated in the back. They offered wine, beer, and sake. read more

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Super cute vibes and good energy. Staff all seemed really chill and everyone I interacted with was nice. Went on a Wednesday night and there were quite a few people so I think it's a popular neighborhood spot. Got the spam onigiri (which I took a bite then remembered to take a photo, whoops) and also the tori don - both were yummy. Next time I want to try more of the onigiri options. There's lots of different things to try on the menu including a fun drink menu and lots of good-sounding desserts. Also the patio is nice for when the weather's nice! Will definitely be back! read more

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Love the location! It's within walking distance from the falls! Def worth visiting if you are in the area! They offer udon, onigiris, donburi and other sides. Food was decent, very simple. A bit pricey in my opinion. I ordered the onigiri combo which comes with 3 onigiri of your choice, misto, and seaweed salad. I def recommend the Tenmusu! Can't go wrong with tempura. :) The service was great. The servers were super nice and walked me through the menu! read more

Okome House - Onigiri (Yazu, Tuna, & Tempura) - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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For the love of all that is holy. This. This place. Thank you for existing. What an incredibly simple, delicious, and beautifully presented meal. The udon combo is the stuff of dreams. The onigiri. Oh. My. God. Perfect. Perfection. The seaweed salad - chefs kiss. The udon was the perfect chew and the tempura shrimp batter almost made me cry tears of joy. If I lived here I would come weekly. 10 out of 10. read more

Perfect meal combo! The rice was cooked to be nice and soft. All the fillings tasted great too. read more

Okome House - Shake onigiri Tuna Mayo onigiri Broccoli Goma-ae Tori Karaage onigiri - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cool little place nestled into the neighborhood here. Bright and surprisingly spacious inside, with a few tables for outdoor seating. It was very clean inside and tables got bussed pretty quickly from what I saw. Staff were super friendly as we ordered at the counter and when bringing our food. Me and my partner both got the shrimp tempura udon with karaage onigiri and seaweed salad. All were delicious. The noodles were a great texture and exactly what I wanted. The broth was good, too -- I found myself sipping on it for a while after everything else was done, which is unusual for me. The tempura was the real standout for me -- the flavor was fantastic and the fry technique on point. The onigiri was tasty and well-assembled, but to my surprise the seaweed stole the show. A little tangy, bright, and refreshing. Overall we had a great time, were in and out very quickly, and definitely plan to come back again. read more

Okome House - Shrimp tempura udon - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Stopped in with the 14 year old and got take out. Were veteran poke, sushi, and ramen consumers but this menu had us flummoxed. Would love either more details on the menu, or pictures. Was able to track down images through Yelp and we figured out our order. Staff were friendly though you could tell a bit tired of questions like mine. (But if so, make it clearer elsewhere.) Food was ready quickly. We both had the tempura veggie udon noodles which were good, and then had two tempura shrimp onigiri and two salmon onigiri. All were hits, and he wants to go back. Now that I know a bit more I'd be happy to, but would still welcome more details on the menu! read more

Not sushi, but Japanese. This hidden gem has interesting Japanese dishes in a casual setting. Tucked away in a South Minneapolis neighborhood, with a grand patio the size of a front yard and an indoor dining area the size of a suburban living room. We had the Japanese udon noodle curry, pork rice bowl - both were stunning. Counter service ordering with table numbers. Great find! read more

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First time back in a while and our first time eating in! Love love love their onigiri! And they really expanded the menu. Favs: Unagi (with tamago) and the ebi and Mayo. Tried and enjoyed the shrimp tempura onigiri today and that was good, but would eat quickly so it doesn't get soggy (maybe avoid if doing take out). My partner got a combo which they really enjoyed. Small space, fills up fast. Street parking. One level so could be fairly accessible. read more

Amazing Ongiri and nice patio! The mochi are large and succulent. The miso soup has some great subtle flavor as well as the seaweed salad. Service is prompt and knowledgeable. read more

Okome House - Green Tea and Strawberry Soy Mochi - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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My friend really hyped this place up, so I was excited to try the food here. I got the atsuage don. While the tofu was excellent, there was cold, unseasoned broccoli in the bowl that didn't add anything to the dish. At least season an ingredient before serving it....Also the egg it came with was hard boiled, cold, and unseasoned. I was expecting a fried or soy marinated soft boiled egg. Price was high, but it's Minneapolis. read more

Okome House - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This is my go-to spot anytime I'm craving onigiri! Well to be fair there aren't really any other places in Minneapolis that offer onigiri, but it doesn't take away from how good the onigiri is at Okome House. The eel and salmon are always my favorite, and it's best served eating them fresh right away. Their rice bowls are also really good too but their onigiri is definitely the star. read more

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the udon at okome is great, but i was a little disappointed by the wait time. we had a party of 8 and had to wait over 20 minutes, even though i called ahead of time to place our order. i got the shrimp tempura udon and a japanese drink. the drink was expired, but after realizing, they gave it to us for free. the udon portion size was good and it came with a good amount of seaweed and broth! they also have a variety of donburis and onigiris. parking is convenient - the restaurant is located in the hiawatha neighborhood, close to the minnehaha falls. overall rating: 6/10 read more

Okome House - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I give this place a 4-star. Food was good, service was fine and ambience was also good. I had heard about this restaurant but after coming back from Japan, i was in an urge to have some good onigiris. This is the only place in Minneapolis, that i know of, that serves them. I ordered udon and onigiri combo, the udon was delicious. I loved how the broth wasn't salty, it was just right! The onigiri was a bit disappointing as it was lots of rice and very little tuna, the rice overpowered the tuna mayo flavor. Presentation of the dishes was nice and simple. Patio was clean and spacious. This restaurant is located in a residential neighborhood so it's nice and quiet around, which I appreciated. There's also lots of free street parking. Overall I enjoyed my dining experience here, next time I'll order a different type of onigiri in hopes that it improves. read more

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Just got back from Japan and we were craving Onigiri. Drove here, it's a quiet neighborhood, only street parking, but was easy to find a spot. It's a great set up for a restaurant. Felt very open. Walk up, order, take your number and wait. Food came out as it was done. Highlight was the kareage chicken. Perfectly cooked, tasty sauce. The onigiri was a little bland. Also got the Buta Don, a pork rice bowl. That was really delicious. read more

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It feels and tastes like a Japanese home cooking. It's bus your own plates and bowl. Service was good. Food came out fast. Very informal and very neighborly. read more

I love this restaurant. Whenever I'm in the twin cities I try to visit. I don't know of anywhere else to get Onigiri and a wide variety. Everything I've eaten here has been outstanding and the restaurant itself is located right in the middle of a neighborhood. read more

Okome house is a cute neighborhood restaurant with cafe feel, no frills, quick service and good. I love the location, it's Bikeable from Minnehaha, ample seating inside and a large patio for the summers. Order at the counter. Their menu offers a variety of appetizers, Don Buri, Udon and Onigiri. On this trip we had Udon Soup and Onigiri combo. The Udon is true to Japanese flavors, simple, clean and well balanced- chewy noodles. It's a great dish. It might not be for everyone or for someone who's looking for bold flavors. Onigiri combo meal comes with 3 choices of Onigiri, choice of salad and soup, ours consisted of Kaarage, Ume and Kami Mayo. Ume is unique, it's very in your face sour but fun to try. Onigiri is fun simply for being Onigiri. Okome is a great place for a quick bite of this genre. read more