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3.8 (190 reviews)
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Miso Soup Set w/2 Onigilly (Spicy Miso Beef and Sweet Soy Salmon Poke)
Stephanie L.

Such a great lunch spot, and it's affordable too. I got the miso soup set with two onigiri (Spicy Miso Beef and Sweet Soy Salmon Poke). The salmon was definitely my favorite, it had the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The food may not look like a lot at first, but the rice makes it surprisingly filling. The miso soup was also really good. The service was fast, & staff was friendly :)

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Raymond M.

The California, krab salad, and unagi braised eel were my favorites. The rice was soft, the seaweed had a nice crunch, and the fillings were good. The salmon was the one that fell a bit flat, as it was bland and didn't have much flavor.

Custom poke bow and fresh crab onigiri was very good and reasonable price
cindy T.

Tuesday, 8/4/26 during lunch . I Always come here for their custom poke bowl and their Krai salad onigiri- all was fresh and good . Fast service and reasonable price. Pay at the kiosk.

Vi T.

As a rice lover I was really excited to try out Onigilly in Valley Fair Mall for the first time! Nothing to say about the ambiance, this is a stand alone food kiosk, located near GAP Store and Marugame Udon. Good location, they have great traffic and it was pretty busy when I came to check them out. They offers variety of onigiri fillings from classic likes spam, teriyaki chicken to premium and deluxe likes salmon and snow crab. I ordered the Onigilly Miso Set (pick 2 Onigiri and a side of Miso Soup), my choice was Unagi and Spam. I waited for about 5-7 minutes for my order, staffs were quick and efficient during my visit. The food was packed neatly in a rectangle to-go container. I really like the miso soup, it have a great amount of seaweed and fresh soft tofu cube, but they can definitely go heavier on the miso paste, broth was quite bland. Onigiri's flavor wise, my unagi was bland, wish they added some unagi sauce on top of it, but on the other hand, the spam itself was really flavorful. I do prefer the rice to be softer, but the outer layer of seaweed have a great crunchy texture. Overall, I think Onigilly is alright, it was a convenient small meal/snack for me. I could see myself holding an Onigiri and enjoy it while going around a mall.

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Jennifer

This is a nice standalone kiosk in valleyfair that offers a variety of onigiri. My favorite part is their rewards system! Taste: I like their simpler onigiri! The ones with plum can be a little salty for my taste. Service: You order through a screen and then make your order immediately. Very nice too :) Parking: This is located in valleyfair by ramen nagi. Parking is free for the first two hours.

Kristine J.

Been here many times. I've ordered both at the kiosk and online, and online is definitely easy--you can walk around the mall and they'll just text you when it's ready, which is super convenient. I always get the spam onigiri. I know it's basic, but I love spam and honestly you can't really mess it up. Other favorites are the unagi, baked salmon, and tempura shrimp--all consistently good and flavorful. The only one I didn't love was the snow crab. It was a bit too mayo-heavy for my taste and kind of overpowered everything else. That said, I'd definitely keep coming back. Easy, quick, and reliable spot for a satisfying bite while shopping.

Aileen M.

Four stars for the quality and taste of their food. It was easy to order through one of two kiosks on the side of Onigily - which is a smallish food vendor at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall. There were good descriptions of their menu selections including pictures. They mainly feature onigiri: meat/fillings inside rice and wrapped with seaweed. Unfortunately, I chose to try Onigily instead of a sit-down restaurant because many of those restaurants appeared packed with long-lines. Well, it took about 40 min. for my food to be ready for pick-up. There was no way to know this upon ordering. But I did receive a text when it was done. I did enjoy the two onigiri, chicken karaage, and shrimp tempura. I thought the prices were reasonable for the quality. But I would only try them again if I absolutely knew I would get my order within 15 minutes.

Bento set with 3 onigilly - spicy bacon, tarako-pollack roe, ponzu salmon poke
Yuki K.

Wait was about 5-10 minutes with 2-3 people ahead of us. We ordered the bento set with 3 onigilly at one of the kiosks. The sides were all made well! The 3 pieces of karaage were juicy and the tamago was soft and sweet. The 3 rice balls we chose (spicy bacon, tarako - pollack roe, and ponzu salmon) all had the perfect texture of rice. The amount of filling in each wasn't really consistent - there was a lot in the spicy bacon (and it was pretty spicy) but not much in the ponzu salmon. Overall delicious though!

Anny O.

Crab 4/5 - it was good but I couldn't really taste the crab. It was overpowered by the sauce and there wasn't much of the crab Spicy roe 3/5 - this was disappointing. Get it at a Japanese market instead because the roe was tiny and you can't even taste much of it. Too much sauce.

Kaetyng C.

I'm not normally a fan of onigiri in general, but our friend wanted to try it so to Onigilly we went! Ordering on a Thursday night around 8pm, it took 20ish minutes to get our order. There was a good amount of people here, so if you're coming and don't have time to wait, I suggest ordering in advance. Overall, the food was pretty decent. It fell apart after taking a single bite so I'm not sure if I was eating it correctly. Soy garlic salmon - 5/5 Spam - 5/5 Eel - 4/5 Spicy bacon - 2/5 It felt a bit expensive but I'd come back again! It's the perfect place to go when you want something light and to try food from multiple places.

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Edna G.

Craving Onigiri and found this spot at Westfield mall since I was in the area. It's a big booth in the middle in front of Old Navy. They have meal bento 3 or 4 sets and plenty of sides and drinks but can be pricey compared to being in Japan. Bay Area prices! Select your meal at their two Kiosk stations but you may take time to select. Hopefully, no one gets impatient for those trying to decide what to get. I see many getting to go for their meal. Good selection. Two onigiri was good enough for me. My meal 4 onigiri bento was $22 as I added Kaarage. Adding kaarage chicken with only 3 pieces for $3.50 was not worth it. The onigiri was well filled with your selection of protein and rice was soft and flavorful. My onigiri flavors were good. I liked the spicy ponzu Salmon the best. Tuna and krab salad was good too but a little dry if not eaten right away. It's best to eat it fresh or within a few hours. Next day or reheating is no good. Since this was at the mall, it's hard to find a place to eat. There is no designated table seating for them only. Wish this was closer as this is a good quick meal that will make you full. [84R,2025]

Tuna and PONZU SALMON POKE*
Evelyn P.

Great spot for a quick, inexpensive snack! No spots to sit associated to the booth but the mall has plenty of tables in walking distance

Shiitake Mushroom V GF Miso Nasu -Eggplant V GF Ume -Pickled Plum V GF
Lasya R.

Really impressed with this spot in the mall! I went around 1pm on a Saturday and my food was ready in 5 minutes. I got the set of 3 (ume, mushroom, and eggplant) and each one was delicious! I actually couldn't even finish all 3 and saved one for later. For an onigiri, the portions are huge and come with a side too (either edamame or seaweed salad) As for ambiance, the counter itself is a bit small, but service was super quick and the staff were friendly, so it made for an easy, enjoyable meal while on the go. Perfect place if you're hungry or want something filling to share. Definitely going back!

Tempura Shrimp, Unagi -Braised Eel, Spam, Teriyaki Chicken*

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Ramen Nagi - Chashu exposed

Ramen Nagi

4.4(2.9k reviews)
0.0 mi•West San Jose
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Black king - likely if not looking tastes not much diff than red king. Maybe has a hint of some…read moremeaty or different smell/flavor. New side of fried garlic is very good crunchy.

Ramen Nagi, unfortunately, is very delicious…read more I say unfortunately because everything about the process of actually going to Ramen Nagi is fairly unpleasant all things considered. You have to park at valley fair, make sure you go to the right entrance (the parking lot that is by the food court and Alamo Theater--Winchester parking garage), then get in line (tip: go on weekdays for lunch or early dinner before the rush hits), then order on a paper before you even go in, then go into the small, cramped, loud restaurant and try to have a nice meal. Kid notes: With a baby, the experience was not the most enjoyable. The tables are super close together so attempting to bring in a stroller is no go. We parked them in a nook by the doorway but they're just kind of out in the public mall walkway so not the best or safest. Because the tables are close there wasn't a lot of space when I needed to get up and swing my baby to sleep in the carrier. It's also VERY loud in here , lots of bustling kitchen staff noise and conversation noise. We put her baby headphones on. Obviously it's the mall, so loud noise is to be expected so not a complaint, just a note. Food: Get the Red King if you don't mind spice. I tried the basil and cheese one and sadly the flavor was lacking for me. I usually like cheese in my noodles but it just was a bit too one note. Red King has umami, spice and creaminess. One thing I love--free bean sprouts on the table!! And they're delicious and oily. Service: Food is served quickly and presented well. Staff is nice enough but obviously super busy. You pay at the kiosk. The noodles are bouncy and chewy. I will say I am tempted to dock another star for the amount of protein per dish. Literally two thin slices of pork in each dish, which for ~$20 per bowl is kind of a rip off. Well , you are eating at a restaurant in the middle of a mall in the South Bay, what can you expect? ‍

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Ramen Nagi - Long line before the 11 am opening

Long line before the 11 am opening

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Kenji Sushi

3.9(2.5k reviews)
0.3 mi•West San Jose
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Kenji Sushi has a slightly upscale feel with its ambiance and overall atmosphere, but the prices…read morewere pretty typical for a sushi restaurant, which was a nice surprise! One thing I did notice was that the seating made me feel a little short, haha, but overall, the atmosphere was nice. I was a little skeptical about dining here after seeing the mixed reviews, but our waiter was very attentive and made sure we were taken care of throughout the meal. The food was pretty good, and everything came out fresh! We ordered the shishito peppers, takoyaki, chicken katsu entrée, and the nigiri and sashimi combo. Everything was enjoyable, and I appreciated the freshness of the sushi. Overall, it was a good dining experience. If you're looking for a sushi spot with a slightly upscale atmosphere without unusually high prices, Kenji Sushi is worth checking out!

Food is not the best. Service is slow for them to come around to check on the table. There are much…read morebetter sushi places all local in the area. This is the 2nd time I had bad service and food quality that is not up to par with all the other great food places local to this area. Don't recommend this place for good quality sushi. They sat us at a wet table. When I asked if they had a towel to try the table, they asked me to wait for the table to air dry thinking that was perfectly acceptable. This place has gone down hill. Probably only open because they are open late and offer fast food level food like most of the other places open late that Stopped caring about food quality and level of service.

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Caterpillar Roll and a fancy salmon roll

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Ramen Takumi - Spicy Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen ($20)

Ramen Takumi

4.1(81 reviews)
0.8 mi•Burbank

To start off a lil corner of south sac is hiding this gem my go to over captain crab! Can't go…read morewrong with Thick Blast seasoning! Classic Cajun seasoning. Our server Alexa was super friendly made coming down here even more enjoyable, let us eat and peace and dropped by for refills. Overall happy to pay market price for some lobster because firehouse gets down 5/5 will come again for my next Cajun binge.

Before getting into the review, just know that this place is across the steeet from a strip club…read moreand it's in the same mall as a weed store. It's a pretty rough area with a lot of sketchy people and places around. The parking lot isn't that big and street parking is inconvenient. I got here right at 5 and not only was I the first the customer, I was the only one here. The door was open but nobody was home. So I walked out, waited 5 minutes, then finally there was a guy who indicated we could sit anywhere. We did, scanned the QR code menu, and... nothing. Nobody came. The lone guy was standing by the register near the bathroom, so I walked over and placed my order with him. Kind of weird as I assumed it was a sit down restaurant, I found later that the waiters do typically take orders at the table. Guess it was just early for them. The appetizers came pretty quickly, given everything we got was fried I guess this isn't too surprising. The karaage mushrooms were fantastic. Like Dutch crunch bread they do lacerate the roof of your mouth if you aren't careful, but the taste and texture is fantastic. Perfectly juicy mushrooms, crispy panko breading. A good squeeze of lemon and these got completely devoured. The shrimp tempura with rice paper was also very good. The rice paper wrapper is airier than normal tempura batter, and while it's thicker, it's incredibly light and basically shatters when you bite it. Very satisfying and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. The accompanying sauce was a bit sweet and one-note for me, but my dining companion liked it. Where things fell down a bit were unfortunately on the entrees - spicy garlic toripaitan ramen for me, classic tonkotsu for my companion. Note that they do not offer different sizes of ramen, and the default bowl is pretty big. So kids will almost certainly not be able to finish, which is a shame since kids like ramen. A 1/2 portion option for smaller appetites would be a smart addition (hint hint). I mean you can literally charge 1/2 price for it and have less food waste, seems win-win. For me, the spicy garlic was really a gamble that didn't pay off. While I love spicy food, and I have Carolina reaper hot sauce in my fridge, I do not generally like spicy ramen. Ramen broth has a relatively delicate flavor and I find heat ruins it. Similarly I love garlic, but again, subtle flavors easily get overwhelmed by garlic, so I would typically avoid it in ramen. Well, guess what - it may be their specialty, but this spicy garlic chicken ramen tastes like spice and garlic and little else. All the other flavors are obliterated. If you like spicy garlic soup then you'll probably like this, but this doesn't really read as ramen to me. The noodles were good, the chashu was too thin, and I discovered that chicken pieces in ramen are not all that great. Pork is the king for a reason. I did like all the toppings and visually the bowl was quite nice. However I found myself wishing I had just ordered classic tonkotsu. But... My companion ordered that and barely touched it. There were complaints of it tasting funny, with a sour off putting taste. This from someone who loves ramen and has tried most of the ramen shops in the South Bay and typically calls every single tonkotsu ramen "amazing". So I trust the judgement, and I do think it's quite plausible I couldn't pick up the flavor with the garlic and spice additions to my own ramen. It's good to try new places but it doesn't always pan out, for me the appetizers were great but as a ramen restaurant, Ramen Takumi misses the mark. With the distracted service (the waiter came once to refill water, after that was MIA for water refills or the bill) and the... let's say "undistinguished" ramen, there's not really a compelling reason to return. Layer it in with the super sketchy location and this won't be added to our regular rotation.

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Leichi

Leichi

4.1(968 reviews)
1.1 mi•Meridian
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Everything we had here was really tasty! Unpretentious izakaya great for sharing. I like that the…read moreportions are relatively small so we could try a lot more dishes. This is a classic izakaya but they are known for their homemade soba noodles which did not disappoint. We had the soba at the end to finish off the meal. Not to miss dishes included: 1. Housemade tofu - this was super creamy and soft. A great way to start the meal. 2. Yuba beancurd. I love this dish so when I see it on a menu I always order it and you could taste the freshness of this one. 3. The ebi toast added a nice fried appetizer alternative to the usual fried/heavy apps 4. Though not pictured, we ordered the duck soba which was really good. The unctuous broth from the duck fat coated the soba noodles and gave it a great depth of flavor. Much more unique than the regular tempura soba we also ordered. 5. They had a special salmon belly dish that was really good and would definitely order again if it's on the menu. 6. While I do enjoy a matsutake mushroom and it's in season right now, the price tag was a bit steep for the amount of mushrooms you get. Okay to skip this one. 7. The beef tongue was just okay, it's a nice presentation where you grill it yourself tableside but we've had better. 8. Save room for dessert! The soba pudding was so unique and super tasty. Like most Asian desserts, not too sweet and the toasted sesame seeds added a nice crunchy texture. We will definitely be back again to try more dishes.

Really enjoyed this cute and cozy izakaya in an unassuming strip mall. Made reservations for…read moreSaturday night dinner so we didn't have to wait at all. The staff was friendly and helpful. Food was pretty solid and delicious although a little on the salty side for me (but not for my friend). Tai chazuke - comforting, not too heavy, good opener. The salmon is apparently more popular if you're looking for stronger flavors. Agedashi tofu - good frying, liked the piece of mushroom that we had, broth was too salty /sweet for me Simmered gindara - fish was buttery and beautifully done. Broth too salty for me but my friend wanted to lick it up. Grilled Salmon belly - melt in your mouth fish. Pressed mackerel sushi - mackerel was buttery and tasty. Overall, I'd come back here with my family.

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Assorted Sashimi house special

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Beef tongue steak $24

Onigilly - Santa Clara - japanese - Updated October 2026

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