Finally came to Pacific Mall early enough to find a short queue! The line is in-between some stalls in a narrow spot of the upper level food court. So be mindful. Service was relatively quick. My friends and I ordered 6 onigiri, and after a brief wait, enjoyed our rice snacks! I had the creamy uni and egg yolk. It was runny and very tasty! read more

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I came across this place on TikTok so I wanted to give it a try. I've tried onigiri from a few different places, but I've never had one that I really enjoyed. At this place, I ordered the premium raw salmon onigiri. Upon ordering, they handed me a little buzzer that would notify me when the food was ready. I only had to wait around 2 minutes, so the service was super quick. The onigiri was $5.30 for one which I thought was very reasonably priced considering the size of it.  In terms of taste, this was definitely the best onigiri I've ever had. It tasted super fresh, and the inside contained a very large portion of fresh salmon. It also didn't taste very fishy or anything so I really enjoyed it. Next time I come to Pacific Mall, I'll make sure to stop by and order it again read more

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We got the famous onigiri at pacific mall and it honestly did not disappoint! Super flavourful and fresh and delicious! There was a bit of a line but it went relatively quickly. The customer service was also good considering how busy it was. There is seating in the food court, although it was on a weekend so you had to really be on the lookout for seats. Overall I will definitely be coming back read more

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I've seen numerous videos about this viral onigiri spot. I was lucky and when I walked up there were only five people ahead of me. I was lucky number six. I ordered a few different flavors to try. Raw Salmon Raw Tuna BBQ Eel with Mushroom Creamy Uni Tobiko Mayo Corn, Cheese and Bacon I must say these are enormous. My only complaint was that the seaweed wasn't separate like a traditional onigiri, so it was mush by the time I tried mine. There was so much filling in each one. The creamy uni and egg yolk was so flavorful. My absolute favorite was the Tobiko Mayo. It was creamy and sweet. The BBQ Eel needed a little more sauce but I did get the eel flavor I was craving. The Corn Cheese and Bacon was a different combo but good. I'll definitely come back and try some of their other options. These 6 came to $31.12 read more

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I wanted to like this but it was just a huge ball of rice with soggy seaweed and very little filling. I only ate half the rice with it. The rice was not nice good quality sushi rice or it got cold or something. The cashier and staff was all very nice, but needs a better product. The beeper for waiting for your order is a great touch for waiting customers. read more

Onigiri Kai Kyo Tei - (Ikura) very little filling - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Whenever we get the chance to go to Asia Pacific Mall in Markham, we have to go to Onigiri Kai Kyo Tei. It offers the best, most authentic onigiri that we've had, with an amazing selection of ingredients for the filling. Don't be afraid to try them all! Our favorites are the Tobiko, the Spicy Mayo Salmon, and the Unagi. As you can see in the image, they do sell out fairly quickly after they open. They also shut down sporadically to cook rice and prep for the next round of orders. Believe me, it's worth the wait though! read more

Onigiri Kai Kyo Tei - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Get the unique flavours and skip the generic ones like mayo crab or even the spicy raw tuna. The generic ones aren't that much better than grocery store ones, in fact I think they're a bit worse since the seaweed absorbs the moisture. The size of the onigiri is a nice and 2 will probably fill you up. The filling is quite generous and they use some premium japanese rice. My only criticism is the soggy seaweed. Great place now that the hype has died down a bit. Looking forward to trying some more unique offerings. read more

Really liked this onigiri place! It's located on the 2nd floor of Pacific Mall in the food court area. They open at 11:30am, best to get here early as they sell out throughout the day on their flavours. Staff are very friendly and they make everything fresh as you order. We got the raw spicy salmon, raw spicy tuna, creamy uni, and the spicy mayo salmon. They all tasted delicious but my favourites had to be the raw tuna and salmon. The uni tasted great but I don't think it's for everyone as the texture is a bit on the slimy side of things. Also, they don't skimp on the amount of filling so you get your money's worth! read more

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These onigiri were massive and did not skimp on the filling. So good!! I've never seen onigiri with uni before! Totally unexpected and so so so good! Would come back to try more. It's in Pacific Mall so finding a place to sit and eat was difficult at prime lunch time--it's super busy. But it was worth it. My husband just happened to see a line and their board already had items crossed off because they were sold out, so he just got in line to see, and how fortunate because this ended up being the thing we liked best! What we got: - Creamy uni onigiri So rich. Super messy because of how creamy it is. Makes it hard to share, but maybe you won't want to share because it's so tasty?? - Ikura onigiri Also very rich and tasty. - Grilled salmon onigiri Our girls love salmon, and this was a solid choice. However they grilled it was really delicious. read more

Onigiri Kai Kyo Tei - Creamy uni onigiri - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Best onigiri place hands down! It was inside pacific mall in Canada. Every time we went to pacific mall we will get the onigiri. It was a small stall in food court of the mall. We tried many different flavors every things so delicious. Price very reasonable. You ordered the onigiri and they gave pager and you picked it up when ready. You can just take it to go or sit in the food court. I recommend came early. Otherwise too crowded and be hard to find a table. Neat and clean place. read more

Onigiri Kai Kyo Tei - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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This place is always busy when we come by, but its definitely worth the wait! I got the uni onigiri and I was pleasantly surprised that they didn't skimp out on the filling. It was so good, it's definitely my favourite! read more

Onigiri Kai Kyo Tei - Uni onigiri - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Was suddenly craving some onigiri and knew exactly where to go! After hearing everyone talk about this place, it was an easy choice. There was a decent line when I arrived. It's an order and go type of stall, where they will hand you a buzzer to alert you when your order is ready. Each onigiri is around 4-7 dollars. I opted for the eel and mushroom onigiri roll, which was surprisingly a generous portion and chockful of eel. The delicious eel sauce is so tasty with the rice as well. The only thing I wish was that they kept the seaweed and the rice separate. I really enjoy the nice crunch of the nori, but because it's also wrapped in ceramic wrap, the seaweed is always soggy. I think they would really improve their onigiri if they kept the seaweed separate. The onigiri is large and generous with the filling, but if you have a problem with soggy seaweed, you might want to go elsewhere. But still yummy nonetheless! read more

Onigiri Kai Kyo Tei - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Tucked away on the second floor of Pacific Mall, in the food court area. They sell onigiri's with a variety of fillings. Heard there are long wait times here since it went viral on social media, but got here shortly after opening and there was no line - yay! Went up to the counter and ordered the creamy uni and asked for a recco for another flavour. The cash recommended the premium raw spicy salmon. Got my receipt and a buzzer and decided to walk around while waiting for my food. I got it in about 8-10 minutes after ordering, which wasn't bad. The onigiris get wrapped in saran wrap, there's no branding on any of the packaging, super mom and pop style shop. Here's what I thought of my order: Creamy Uni Onigiri 3/5 - The filling to rice ratio is great. However, you don't really taste any of the uni flavour at all. It's very creamy but also has a very sweet flavour to it. Not sure how to describe the flavour accurately, but definitely does not taste like uni. It was a bit heavy with the creaminess of this sauce so I would probably pass on ordering this again in the future. Premium Raw Spicy Salmon 5/5 - This one had a really nice raw spicy salmon filling that was delicious and fresh. Would recommend getting this one and will probably come back for it. I'm curious of the other flavours they have to offer. However, I don't necessarily enjoy the soggy seaweed it comes with, since it's wrapped around the rice. It's a great snack though! read more

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We were looking for a quick snack for my toddlers before having lunch and we saw so many people walking around the top level of pacific mall with onigiris in their hands. We went on the hung and was happy to have found this shop! There was a line up already but we were able to order pretty quickly - then it was about a 10 minute wait until our food was ready. We ordered the crab and mayo as well as the salmon onigiris. We would have ordered more but we wanted just a quick snack before going for our lunch reservation. The onigiris are made fresh and made by hand. The rice was very soft and flavourful and the filling was generous. We only needed to eat 1 for snack as they were quite large! Highly recommend a visit! Wish we ordered more to take home. read more

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I wasn't sure what to expect. But I sure did enjoy my little onigri !!!! So much that I went back and ordered more for the road before they closed up shop. It was delicious! Service was quick! The young lady at the desk was nice. The store front is located up stairs in pacific mall, and I have t been there in ages! But I'm glad I made a last minute stop here for a bite. Definitely will come back just for this! read more

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Onigiri KaiKyoTei is a shop that has gained much acclaim for this specialty at Pacific Mall. I recall years ago it was quiet but nowadays the demand is huge for their Japanese rice balls! Starting from $2.99, they offer popular traditional fillings ranging from spicy salmon to mentaiko (cod roe). We indulged in a few ourselves: - Creamy Uni: literally packed with the umami flavours, between gooey sea urchin & egg yolk. This one alone was worth the hype! - Unagi Mushroom: a fairly classic filling with mostly braised mushroom. Fairly large amount of rice compared to unagi. A good fill-up. This spot is so busy that its team takes afternoon break. Despite the wait, it's worth a taste for the uniqueness of the onigiri such as creamy uni! read more

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Top floor of pmall past the bridge on the right side. Have been wanting to try this place for long time and thanks to tiktok made me finally come. Came here right at opening to avoid lines. Tried few: Grilled salmon - packed with lot of salmon Unagi& mushroom- lot of mushroom and one tiny piece of unagi. For the price don't think this one was worth it. Mushroom was overpowering Overall, the seaweed got soggy and nothing special. It was bigger than the T&T ones but tradeoff is no crunchy seaweed. Worth a try but def not worth standing in line for! Note: if they have too many orders they'll close down for a bit to finish the orders! read more

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Went around 12:30PM on a Sunday. Line wasn't too bad. Given a buzzer, and took maybe 10 mins to prepare. Ordered the Uni (with salted egg) and Unagi (with mushroom). They are sizeable, much larger than the standard packages. The uni was super tasty. Creamy. Worth the extra $1-2 for me. Would definitely get again. The unagi was tasty as well, and the mushrooms pair well with it. I would come back for the uni, but you won't go wrong with the unagi. It's in Pacific Mall, so gotta find your own seat. Portable enough to walk and eat though. read more

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At first glance, this is just another store at the heritage food court in Pacific mall. But right across from the store is a line up of people waiting to get their hands on some onigiris. The staff are all in uniform and work tirelessly to form the perfect triangular rice balls stuffed with filling. We ordered 2 onigiris both delicious and will be coming back for some more. Uni and egg yolk - My favourite of the two! The uni and egg yolk mix very well to form this rich sweetness. The filling itself was rather runny so it seeped into the rest of the rice very nicely. The mixture was perfect because if I had to have the filling by itself it would be too rich for me. Spread over the rice it carried the flavour really well. Unagi and mushroom - There was a big chunk of unagi and lots of mushroom in the filling. The taste of the assembled onigiri was great; you get the roasted eel flavour paired with the herbal taste shitake mushroom, you get the softness from the eel and the chewiness from the mushroom. Great contrast in flavour. My issue is that the unagi came in 1 or 2 big pieces and so spreading it across the entire onigiri was difficult. I would have preferred if they chopped up the unagi a bit more so the flavour of the eel would be able to spread across more of the onigiri. Looking forward to coming back and try more flavours! read more

Onigiri Kai Kyo Tei - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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2.5/5 Onigri Kai Kyo Tei, a food stall located in Pacific Mall, has gained significant popularity on TikTok, drawing long lines of eager customers. However, due to the disruptions caused by the long lines, the stall has implemented advance ordering on Uber Eats for pick-up. The service at Onigri Kai Kyo Tei was notable for its patience and kindness, as they accommodated a mistake in the pick-up date and ensured the order was ready promptly. As a seafood lover, I was particularly excited to try the Uni and Egg Yolk Onigiri, as uni (sea urchin) is one of my favorite seafood delicacies. However, I was disappointed to find that the flavor of the onigiri did not live up to the hype. Having had onigiri from various places, including Japan and Toronto's Omusubi Bar Suzume (which I highly recommend), I noticed that the onigiri at Onigri Kai Kyo Tei lacked in flavor, tasting more like plain rice rather than a flavorful rice ball (usually supposed to handle rice with water and salt as to disperse flavour all over the onigiri). Another disappointment was that the uni flavor was barely discernible, as the egg yolk dominated the taste. It seemed that the proportion of uni to egg yolk could have been better balanced in the preparation. Additionally, the nori (seaweed) wrapping was not as crispy as expected, which made it difficult to bite into the onigiri. Despite picking up the onigiri as soon as it was ready, the nori did not retain its crunchiness, resulting in uneven bites and difficulties in tearing the nori properly. Although I have heard good things about other flavors offered by Onigri Kai Kyo Tei, based on my personal experience, I found the Uni and Egg Yolk Onigiri to be overhyped. At this point, I would prefer to have uni nigiri instead. However, I am open to giving Onigri Kai Kyo Tei another try in the future when it is convenient. read more

Onigiri Kai Kyo Tei - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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It was ok here. Doesn't live up to the hype. At 6:15 they had a sign that due to busy times , they weren't taking order till 6:45. After doing a lap around , we came back to wait in line (ten mins )and the order surprisingly was ready in 6 mins. I think the reason being they close around 7:30 and there were at least 15 orders after us so they had to rush to get everyone's out before closing. When asked how long it took , she only responded with " it's ready when it rings ". Not helpful but at least she was not really rude like other yelpers experienced We got two rolls. The egg yolk sea urchin and premium raw spicy salmon . The egg yolk was good but really watery and messy . Spicy salmon didn't have much taste got me but partner loved it ! They were a lot nicer a few years ago when they recently opened Overall I'd recommend if you are looking for a quick snack but don't expect it to be quick or there to be good services read more

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This place has my heart. I've been going to this "hidden" gem since 2019 and have been my go-to every time I'm at Pacific Mall. However, after it went viral on TikTok, they have been swamped with lines for the past months, and I have not gotten a chance to order from them. Today I visited when it wasn't peak hours and the owner recognized me! She greeted me and apologized to me for always having long lines. I, of course told her that she deserved the recognition of the quality of the food they serve. The food is always so good. If you're in Pacific Mall, Stop by!! If you love Onigiri, go and you won't be disappointed! My favourites are: Crispy Shrimp Mayo, Creamy Uni, and Spicy Crab! read more

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The last few times we came to the mall, we noticed this place had line ups. Unsure if it was new but seems it was something posted online that caused a new hype. Honestly, I liked it but it is a bit over rated. Filling to rice ratio was not great on my order which is emphasized by the rice which tasted quite bland. But the fillings were delicious. Unagi mushroom was really really good and so was crab mayo. I'd probably just want to order these two every time. I'm disappointed to see they charge $.20 for soy sauce and also continue to use styrofoam to-go boxes. I also had to wait 25 minutes at a time when there was zero line up. I thought maybe my buzzer didn't work so around 20 minutes, I went to ask if my order was ready soon. The lady was a bit curt. She just said "we just did the last order. Now you're turn. You wait until you buzz"... But literally right before I asked, they had a customer whose order was ready but her thing failed to buzz.... You can just tell me sorry for the wait or that I'm next without the attitude. As much as I love onigiri, I don't know if I'd go out of my way to go here. I also wouldn't bother if I saw a lot of people. Price point though is quite reasonable. read more

Onigiri Kai Kyo Tei - Ordered unagi mushroom, crab mayo and salmon teriyaki. They labeled the box to indicate which would be which. Sad they use styrofoam still. - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I really wanted to like this place after seeing all the hype on Tiktok, I was so excited to try. But, I found it was just okay, but some flavours definitely win over others. We had: - Mentaiko: OK, a little on the saltier side but it was flavourful. 7/10 - Crispy Shrimp: This one was the best. Lots of mayo and the tempura breading was still crispy. 8/10 - Tuna mayonnaise: Nothing special but alright! 7/10 - Spicy salmon: This was good too but not super spicy, the salmon is fresh. 8/10 However, the reason I give a three-star rating is because the seaweed is soggy and the rice was stale - and for the price they charge, I'd expect this to not happen. I suspect it's because they've been sitting for a while, and the seawood absorbs the moisture from the rice. Ideally, they should be like some supermarkets who use the special packaging to keep the seaweed separate from the rice. Wait time was pretty quick as the food doesn't take much time to prepare. They give you a buzzer and when it's ready you pick it up. Overall, a good place to try if you're in Pacific mall looking for a snack, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go here! read more

Have been going to this place consistently over the the past 5 years and I would say the food taste as good as it did when it first opened. This onigiri place is much more busier than it used to be which is so good for the owners. Things I have noticed are that items tend to sell out quickly and many of the popular onigiri (salmon and cream cheese, shrimp and mayo, stc) will not be available if you come on certain days. If you come by the store and see a long line, do not be alarmed as the service is quick and they give you a buzzer that will let you know when it's done. No matter how long the line is by the time I order I usually wait around 10 mins only for my food. read more

finally got to try this hidden gem in pmall. Have seen the hype throughout tik tok and instagram but was always busy... this time i went at 1 pm and no line. opted to try their spicy salmon and their uni. Definitely a good portion size but the flavour wasnt 100% there. price is fair though. can get an onigiri for about 5$ each for premium ingredients.lots of food court seating but can get busy at lunch time! read more

Onigiri Kai Kyo Tei - uni - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Onigiri was soo good and fresh. There is a wait for the food because it's made fresh. Super small food stall but there was a lineuop on a Friday afternoon. I tried the tuna Mayo and the creamy uni. Both delicious. read more

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I came here to check out the hype after the hype died down. I found everything was just okay. I got the crab and mayo, tuna and mayo, and the grilled salmon. What I will say is that they did not skimp on the filling. I was pretty full after 2 of them. Service was very quick and efficient. read more

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This establishment is located on the second floor of pacific mall. They are usually super busy, therefore I would recommend going either super early or late. We ordered via a third party delivery app, and they cancelled our first request as they were not able to fulfil our request within the selected time frame. If this happens, you can try calling them and asking them when it's feasible and have the accept the order and come in at a later time. Their food is made to order - and priced fair. I would highly recommend the salted egg uni option, which goes for $5.XX in person for $6.XX on apps. read more

Onigiri Kai Kyo Tei - Uni - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

WORTH THE HYPE!!! Keep a note: They started closing orders at 2:20 because lots of people were waiting for their orders, by the time they finished orders it was 2:40 when they take a break. They reopen at 3:45. I ordered at 2:18 with 2 people in line in front of me on a Friday. I received it 2:35, you can tell they make it fresh! The servers are sooo very nice, my order was given to me prematurely without the other half and when i went back 30 seconds later, they were very nice about it and very sorry of which i reassured them it was okay. My favourite is definitely the tobiko with mayo and soy. Theres so much filling! read more

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October 15, 2023 - my face lights up thinking about seeing the owner and ordering. The onigiri is quite big and very yummy! I ordered 4 spicy raw salmon, 2 spicy raw tuna and 2 spicy crab. It was my first time having the spicy raw tuna and WOW!! The flavour is amazing. I'm definitely getting that again. All of them are delicious. read more

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After the hype has finally died down I came to try the onigiri. Definitely not worth the line up that is for sure. I got the spicy raw salmon as a snack. The rice has no taste but the salmon was decent. The filling is more located to the bottom of the onigiri as the first bite was just rice. Overall it was just ok. Not sure if I would go out of my way to get it again. read more

Onigiri Kai Kyo Tei - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

after coming back from Japan, and having many rice balls there, I can say this stall in PMALL is one of the best!!! seriously the ingredients, the price, and the efficiency is top notch. i will always always always get the egg & uni rice ball it brings me to elation every damn time. for the 2nd or 3rd rice ball usually the spicy salmon or spicy tuna. but honestly 2 rice balls will get you full enough already! read more

Onigiri Kai Kyo Tei - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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I was having a craving for onigiri after seeing some posts of people I follow on Instagram who are travelling in Japan. I have been to this establishment before on one other occasion. They make onigiri fresh to order. You will often find a line up outside of their store. They do close for a period of time between lunch and evening dinner service. Popular menu options include tuna mayonnaise, crab mayonnaise, corn cheese & bacon, grilled salmon, and unagi with mushroom. Most menu items run you about $5 apiece with a more expensive option like Ikura costing about $5.70 plus tax. The onigiris I ordered were warm upon pickup, and still warm an hour later when I ate them. The grilled salmon onigiri was a bit dry but contained a good rice to fish ratio. The unagi and mushroom filling in my other onigiri was saucy and more flavourful. I'll definitely return to try some of the other flavours. read more

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I have been here twice already and cannot wait to go back again when in the area!! The employees here are really nice and patient when I was deciding on what to get. I got the spicy raw salmon both times and it was delicious both times!! read more

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I had the premium raw spicy salmon, crispy shrimp mayo, and tuna mayo. It was so good! They never disappoint. A must get when you drop by the mall. After trying a bunch of different ones from previous visits, my favourite is the crispy shrimp and premium raw spicy salmon. read more

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This place is probably the only reason why I would go to pacific mall, the spicy salmon is the best one don't get anything else, it's a big triangle shaped seaweed rice ball, good spice and heat on the salmon one of these can fill you up easily because of all the rice, they give you a sensor when you order when the sensor beeps your order is ready, overall not bad if I come here I'll only get the spicy salmon read more

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This place went viral on TikTok and has long lineups. I was at Pacific Mall and just happened to stop by at the right time. This was on Saturday about 20 mins after they opened and there was no line at all. However, 5-10 mins after I ordered they did stop taking orders since they were at capacity, slid the doors closed and put up a sign saying they would take orders again at a specific time. It is a tiny shop with only so much space and employees so I can see why they have capacity issues. Their onigiri menu has some really interesting flavours. I liked the creamy shrimp with tempura bits onigiri. Their portion size is also gigantic, much bigger than the onigiri you find at the Korean grocery store. In my opinion, it's a yummy stop but I wouldn't wait in line for it. read more

Went a second time. We ordered 4 onigiri (2 spicy salmon, 1 uni, 1 shrimp mayo). I had the uni again, and decided to try the shrimp mayo. This time I feel like they unevenly spread the wasabi, so I ended up getting a good amount in one bite and the spice went all the way to my nose. However, it was still very good. The shrimp mayo I found was disappointing. It has big pieces of boiled shrimp with mayo and added tempura bits on top. I felt that the flavour was lacking. If you get extra soy sauce, it's 0.25. Service was kind and attentive. It's pretty much always busy, but ordering takes about 2 minutes and then the food comes out after 10-15 minutes. The portions are also very generous. read more

I guess we lucked out and got a chance to order the onigiri! They sold out after 30 mins after opening. We ordered 4 onigiris: mentaiko, spicy salmon, egg and uni, and crispy shrimp. I personally don't think this place is worth the hype. For a store to be dedicated to making onigiri, you'd expect the rice to be cooked properly. Unfortunately, we had undercooked rice for all four of our onigiris! Further, there needs to be more filling to balance off the amount of rice. I enjoyed the egg and uni, otherwise, the other three were underwhelming. The mentaiko was too salty. The spicy salmon was under seasoned. And the crispy shrimp was just alright... I probably won't be going back any time soon and really hope that they can deliver the food more consistently. read more