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I really liked all the onigiri we got here! I think my favorite was the Chef Special, which had a seasoned egg in it. The egg was definitely the highlight and made it feel a little more unique compared to other onigiri I've tried. Definitely recommend getting at least one of the options with the egg because they have quite a few to choose from. Seating inside is pretty limited, maybe around 10 bar seats total, so I wouldn't come expecting a ton of space to sit and hang out. Also sadly no public restroom, just something to keep in mind.
Always a line around mid afternoon hours. I think their おにぎり are worth the wait (: Tho, fresh hot bentos are also available! . I get the specialty onigiri whenever sold. Today's was the usual egg w/ negitoro. Another takeout order but this time-- success!! The soft egg yolk survived my walk back to the office (no toppling over and getting smooshed). Chicken karaage side orders are bigger than expected. Not bad for $5. . Hope to enjoy a meal at their counter one day... Till then, rubber bands and plastic containers it is. cheers!
TLDR: 5/5, a 6 if I could. Maybe because it was my first meal in Oahu but it was that "oh so this is what its supposed to taste like." Limited seating, potentially a longish wait to dine in or take out, but the rice might've been the best I've consumed combined with flavor I have not known that and EGG could do Ordered: Negitoro with Egg: 5/5 Ya'll I saw them prep this right before my eyes but I must've blinked when they put some voodoo on it because why was this so good!?! I wouldn't have gotten egg or thought of egg on onigiri if it wasn't for Gwenyth (a content creator). But please don't let the egg fool you, with the toro it was buttery, savory, a nice umagi flavor and saltiness that combined all so beautifully, all wrapped up in a fresh nori, wow just wow. It was a moment of silence. Another moment of silent for the rice too. Don't know where the blessing went to, the grain, the water, the prep? Guess we'll never know. Salmon: 5/5 You see the mayo isn't even mixed in but somehow it quite literally blends. The fish was super flavorful, not too hot or salty and was tender without it being dry?? Where am I. Vibes: 4/5 Kind of an interesting concept. Basically you have this open kitchen space with one row of seating facing the prep cooks, and then a queue for takeout and dining in which I could imagine in a bigger space the dine in experience could be a more private dine in experience and then the takeout is just take out. Its not chaotic per say, its just a slight clash of two different moods in there? Again seating is limited maybe 8 total? With that said expect a wait to get seated. I got lucky. I think the turnover is fairly quick but if I didn't feel pressured to have someone else sit I probably would've ate it much more slower and enjoyed my experience more. It is cool that they do have some prepackaged things. I did not get to try but they have some popular items, both on the dine in and takeaway that seem to be pretty popular and will sell out (ie., Kaarage) Parking: 4/5 Being in downtown, could be better but it is possible to get a good spot. Might've helped that it was in the summer because this is right by the college. The fact that I could only visit this place once was criminal, but having to experience it was all the worthwhile.
My family and I wanted to try this place and we saw a line outside the store every time we passed by. The store is more of a grab and go place where most customers order take out for the onigiri. There were also some large size musubi with toppings varies each day. The store does have dine-in counters which can seat up to 8 people. You would need to places your order first before you can sit at the counter. It's a first come first serve basis after placing an order. When dining in, they do not provide water. You would still have to purchase a beverage they have available if you want something to drink. Mentaiko Fresh Egg Yolk: The mentaiko mayo was excellent. The egg yolk pairs well with the mayo. Egg yolk was runny and savory. Shrimp Tempura Mentaiko: The mayo also goes well with the shrimp. It also comes with a shiso leaf. The shrimp was kinda thin. Would be better if it was meatier. Beef Sukiyaki with Fresh Egg Yolk: The beef was sweet but there was barely any. The portion for the beef is very skimpy. Salmon & Ikura: Same as the beef sukiyaki, very skimpy on the salmon and ikura. The salmon was alright, nothing special in terms of taste. I do prefer the salmon and ikura onigiri from Nana Musubi than here. Spicy Takana Mentaiko Mayo: The pickled mustard green also pairs well with the mentaiko mayo. However, I do prefer the egg yolk over the takana as a topping. Salmon Mayo: Again, very little salmon. It was a very simple and the flavor was pretty basic. Chicken Nanban Tartar: There were four pieces of chicken. Chicken was larger than bite size. It was juicy and fresh. The nanban tartar was delicious. One of the best nanban tartar I've tried. The left over tartar sauce can be used on the rice of the onigiri. Overall, for Hawaii, it's a good onigiri place. They make the onigiri fresh and quick. The rice was fluffy and good. The rice to topping ratio was not even. There was too many rice, not enough topping. The nanban tartar was the saving grace to add something to the leftover rice. I love mentaiko anything, so the onigiri with mentaiko is my go-to. The onigiri are very simple so I do prefer the egg yolk just to add some "sauce" and additional flavor to it. Also, it's better to dine-in rather than take-out. It seems like the topping portion for the take-out is even less than when they made it for dine-in. The egg yolk also breaks very easily even if I was careful, so the yolk would run all over the takeout container. (They did put a warning sign regarding this at the checkout counter).
My best friend has been raving about this place for the longest time. So. we decided since I always decide what we're doing on our day off, we would go where she wanted today and this was her choice! We drove 30 minutes, inconveniently looked for parking, and even walked a block just to eat onigiris. We ordered three different types. We had the salmon, chicken, and spam onigiri. It was delicious, and we loved the side of dry seaweed that you could enjoy with it for the extra crunch on the side. I'm glad we made a trip out of it. Yay for foodie adventures. This is what makes living Hawai'i so much fun.
Don't pass this place!!! It's small inside so you made need to take your food to go, but it's a good thing they have so many portable options. My friend and I were lucky enough to snag two counter seats and the staff were quick, efficient, and friendly. The spicy tuna was fantastic with delicious warm rice. The chicken karaage was next level, probably the best I've had (not just Hawaii either). They have a variety of soft drinks and teas if you need a beverage to round out your meal. Overall, it's not too expensive either. Whatever you do, just go and definitely get an order of chicken karaage. You can get two pieces or four so even if you are out solo, you can enjoy.
This was my first time ordering from here. There's a good amount of selection. Most of the items were price ranged between $4-6. I would come back here since it's a quick bus ride from my job and I would want to experience eating inside next time if I'm lucky enough to get a seat since it looked like there was about 8 or so chairs for dine in.
Onigiri Onibe is located in the financial district of Honolulu and is open from 7am to 2pm on every day except Sunday when they are closed. At 12:30pm on a Saturday, the line was snaking out the door and was about 30 minutes long. The inside of the store combines a sleek, concrete, brutalist aesthetic with traditional Japanese wood motifs. You order with the cashier when you get to the front of the line. Unfortunately, they were sold out of a handful of items such as the egg yolks when it was our turn to order. There is a counter with about 10 or so seats that are first come first serve for dine-in, and lucky for us, some spots freed up as soon as we finished ordering. We took our seats at the counter with envious eyes peering at us from the line, which still coiled and twisted inside past the front door. Shortly after, our onigiris were presented to us. We each got two, neatly laid out on stone plates with the nori unwrapped to display the fillings and remain crisp. They were delicious. The rice was fluffy and perfectly seasoned. My personal favorite was the beef sukiyaki with shiso leaf. I believe this usually comes with an egg yolk, but they were out as it was later in their service. I also really liked the tuna mayo and crab mayo. We ate quickly and made space for the next wave of guests. I definitely think that eating inside the restaurant made the experience a bit nicer, so if you're able to grab a seat, you should definitely take it. I'm glad that we found time to visit Onigiri Onibe. I think that the wait may deter me from a second visit, but it was definitely worth a try.
Great onigiri here. First time here and we planned on sitting inside. The seats are limited.. Maybe 8 to 10 seats. You actually need to order with the cashier first before taking a seat at the counter. We placed our order and we sat down. Most people who came in were to go orders. It was about 11 am so we beat the rush. Anyways, our onigiri arrived.. One was the salmon anf the other was their special of the day which had an egg in it. Both were fresh and great, but i liked the egg one the most. Get any egg one! The place is small and parking can be difficult due to the downtown location, but overall a good place to try and come back to.
Ordered takeout via the Clover app and my takeaway was ready a few minutes before the approximate time. I requested three onigiri - musubi means essentially the same thing just locally appropriated and generally referring to blocks of rice with non- traditional toppings like Spam. Also, got the Oroshi Ponzu Karaage. In obverse order, the karaage was excellent, fried with the skin...very crispy. Grated daikon and citrus soy sauce were in separate containers. Interior meat was tender enough. I had the Kombu Shiso, Ume, and Beef Sukiyaki onigiris. All were very good with one quibble being the Ume spread was too salty and I had take some of it out. Modifications are available, e.g. you can add an egg. I can't speak for the quality of the rice...I didn't see any brochure that stated the type of Japanese imported rice that they use. I neither have the sophisticated palate nor the finicky preference for premium rice. Interior has a counter for a quick sit-down lunch or breakfast. Hours are 700a till 200p every weekday. Saturdays are from 1000a till 200p; closed on Sundays. Parking: good luck it is Downtown. Their storefront is on Alakea Street, next to Baker Dudes.
Located in downtown area. Always long line but it's definitely worth it. The staffs are friendly and attentive. Since I'm working in downtown so I always go there for lunch. My favorite: Spicy Tuna Mayo & Spam Must order: Chicken Karaage Prices: reasonable I also tried their Tonkatsu-Don and it was delicious. Come and support local small businesses.
Great selection of Onigiri. You can see the preparation to execution to completion right in front of you . Good flavor and portions too. Small seating area but good service Get the chicken fresh - you'll love it
i was disappointed with this spot with the takeout our onigiri was flat and all falling apart- refer to our pic. i didn't even want to wrap the whole thing so i just cut the nori and ate as i went lol the service was nice and food taste wasn't bad but i don't think ill be back
17 days ago
Ordered the salt, teriyaki spam and shrimp tempura onigiri and 2 piece chicken karaage. Ordered to go off the menu when we got there. Order was ready a little after 5 min. Easy pick up if you are hanging out downtown with or without kids. Everything was delicious. read more
12 days ago
I really liked all the onigiri we got here! I think my favorite was the Chef Special, which had a seasoned egg in it. The egg was definitely the highlight and made it feel a little more unique compared to other onigiri I've tried. Definitely recommend getting at least one of the options with the egg because they have quite a few to choose from. Seating inside is pretty limited, maybe around 10 bar seats total, so I wouldn't come expecting a ton of space to sit and hang out. Also sadly no public restroom, just something to keep in mind. read more
2 months ago
Always a line around mid afternoon hours. I think their おにぎり are worth the wait (: Tho, fresh hot bentos are also available! . I get the specialty onigiri whenever sold. Today's was the usual egg w/ negitoro. Another takeout order but this time-- success!! The soft egg yolk survived my walk back to the office (no toppling over and getting smooshed). Chicken karaage side orders are bigger than expected. Not bad for $5. . Hope to enjoy a meal at their counter one day... Till then, rubber bands and plastic containers it is. cheers! read more
TLDR: 5/5, a 6 if I could. Maybe because it was my first meal in Oahu but it was that "oh so this is what its supposed to taste like." Limited seating, potentially a longish wait to dine in or take out, but the rice might've been the best I've consumed combined with flavor I have not known that and EGG could do Ordered: Negitoro with Egg: 5/5 Ya'll I saw them prep this right before my eyes but I must've blinked when they put some voodoo on it because why was this so good!?! I wouldn't have gotten egg or thought of egg on onigiri if it wasn't for Gwenyth (a content creator). But please don't let the egg fool you, with the toro it was buttery, savory, a nice umagi flavor and saltiness that combined all so beautifully, all wrapped up in a fresh nori, wow just wow. It was a moment of silence. Another moment of silent for the rice too. Don't know where the blessing went to, the grain, the water, the prep? Guess we'll never know. Salmon: 5/5 You see the mayo isn't even mixed in but somehow it quite literally blends. The fish was super flavorful, not too hot or salty and was tender without it being dry?? Where am I. Vibes: 4/5 Kind of an interesting concept. Basically you have this open kitchen space with one row of seating facing the prep cooks, and then a queue for takeout and dining in which I could imagine in a bigger space the dine in experience could be a more private dine in experience and then the takeout is just take out. Its not chaotic per say, its just a slight clash of two different moods in there? Again seating is limited maybe 8 total? With that said expect a wait to get seated. I got lucky. I think the turnover is fairly quick but if I didn't feel pressured to have someone else sit I probably would've ate it much more slower and enjoyed my experience more. It is cool that they do have some prepackaged things. I did not get to try but they have some popular items, both on the dine in and takeaway that seem to be pretty popular and will sell out (ie., Kaarage) Parking: 4/5 Being in downtown, could be better but it is possible to get a good spot. Might've helped that it was in the summer because this is right by the college. The fact that I could only visit this place once was criminal, but having to experience it was all the worthwhile. read more
My family and I wanted to try this place and we saw a line outside the store every time we passed by. The store is more of a grab and go place where most customers order take out for the onigiri. There were also some large size musubi with toppings varies each day. The store does have dine-in counters which can seat up to 8 people. You would need to places your order first before you can sit at the counter. It's a first come first serve basis after placing an order. When dining in, they do not provide water. You would still have to purchase a beverage they have available if you want something to drink. Mentaiko Fresh Egg Yolk: The mentaiko mayo was excellent. The egg yolk pairs well with the mayo. Egg yolk was runny and savory. Shrimp Tempura Mentaiko: The mayo also goes well with the shrimp. It also comes with a shiso leaf. The shrimp was kinda thin. Would be better if it was meatier. Beef Sukiyaki with Fresh Egg Yolk: The beef was sweet but there was barely any. The portion for the beef is very skimpy. Salmon & Ikura: Same as the beef sukiyaki, very skimpy on the salmon and ikura. The salmon was alright, nothing special in terms of taste. I do prefer the salmon and ikura onigiri from Nana Musubi than here. Spicy Takana Mentaiko Mayo: The pickled mustard green also pairs well with the mentaiko mayo. However, I do prefer the egg yolk over the takana as a topping. Salmon Mayo: Again, very little salmon. It was a very simple and the flavor was pretty basic. Chicken Nanban Tartar: There were four pieces of chicken. Chicken was larger than bite size. It was juicy and fresh. The nanban tartar was delicious. One of the best nanban tartar I've tried. The left over tartar sauce can be used on the rice of the onigiri. Overall, for Hawaii, it's a good onigiri place. They make the onigiri fresh and quick. The rice was fluffy and good. The rice to topping ratio was not even. There was too many rice, not enough topping. The nanban tartar was the saving grace to add something to the leftover rice. I love mentaiko anything, so the onigiri with mentaiko is my go-to. The onigiri are very simple so I do prefer the egg yolk just to add some "sauce" and additional flavor to it. Also, it's better to dine-in rather than take-out. It seems like the topping portion for the take-out is even less than when they made it for dine-in. The egg yolk also breaks very easily even if I was careful, so the yolk would run all over the takeout container. (They did put a warning sign regarding this at the checkout counter). read more
3 months ago
My best friend has been raving about this place for the longest time. So. we decided since I always decide what we're doing on our day off, we would go where she wanted today and this was her choice! We drove 30 minutes, inconveniently looked for parking, and even walked a block just to eat onigiris. We ordered three different types. We had the salmon, chicken, and spam onigiri. It was delicious, and we loved the side of dry seaweed that you could enjoy with it for the extra crunch on the side. I'm glad we made a trip out of it. Yay for foodie adventures. This is what makes living Hawai'i so much fun. read more
Don't pass this place!!! It's small inside so you made need to take your food to go, but it's a good thing they have so many portable options. My friend and I were lucky enough to snag two counter seats and the staff were quick, efficient, and friendly. The spicy tuna was fantastic with delicious warm rice. The chicken karaage was next level, probably the best I've had (not just Hawaii either). They have a variety of soft drinks and teas if you need a beverage to round out your meal. Overall, it's not too expensive either. Whatever you do, just go and definitely get an order of chicken karaage. You can get two pieces or four so even if you are out solo, you can enjoy. read more
This was my first time ordering from here. There's a good amount of selection. Most of the items were price ranged between $4-6. I would come back here since it's a quick bus ride from my job and I would want to experience eating inside next time if I'm lucky enough to get a seat since it looked like there was about 8 or so chairs for dine in. read more
Onigiri Onibe is located in the financial district of Honolulu and is open from 7am to 2pm on every day except Sunday when they are closed. At 12:30pm on a Saturday, the line was snaking out the door and was about 30 minutes long. The inside of the store combines a sleek, concrete, brutalist aesthetic with traditional Japanese wood motifs. You order with the cashier when you get to the front of the line. Unfortunately, they were sold out of a handful of items such as the egg yolks when it was our turn to order. There is a counter with about 10 or so seats that are first come first serve for dine-in, and lucky for us, some spots freed up as soon as we finished ordering. We took our seats at the counter with envious eyes peering at us from the line, which still coiled and twisted inside past the front door. Shortly after, our onigiris were presented to us. We each got two, neatly laid out on stone plates with the nori unwrapped to display the fillings and remain crisp. They were delicious. The rice was fluffy and perfectly seasoned. My personal favorite was the beef sukiyaki with shiso leaf. I believe this usually comes with an egg yolk, but they were out as it was later in their service. I also really liked the tuna mayo and crab mayo. We ate quickly and made space for the next wave of guests. I definitely think that eating inside the restaurant made the experience a bit nicer, so if you're able to grab a seat, you should definitely take it. I'm glad that we found time to visit Onigiri Onibe. I think that the wait may deter me from a second visit, but it was definitely worth a try. read more
Great onigiri here. First time here and we planned on sitting inside. The seats are limited.. Maybe 8 to 10 seats. You actually need to order with the cashier first before taking a seat at the counter. We placed our order and we sat down. Most people who came in were to go orders. It was about 11 am so we beat the rush. Anyways, our onigiri arrived.. One was the salmon anf the other was their special of the day which had an egg in it. Both were fresh and great, but i liked the egg one the most. Get any egg one! The place is small and parking can be difficult due to the downtown location, but overall a good place to try and come back to. read more
Ordered takeout via the Clover app and my takeaway was ready a few minutes before the approximate time. I requested three onigiri - musubi means essentially the same thing just locally appropriated and generally referring to blocks of rice with non- traditional toppings like Spam. Also, got the Oroshi Ponzu Karaage. In obverse order, the karaage was excellent, fried with the skin...very crispy. Grated daikon and citrus soy sauce were in separate containers. Interior meat was tender enough. I had the Kombu Shiso, Ume, and Beef Sukiyaki onigiris. All were very good with one quibble being the Ume spread was too salty and I had take some of it out. Modifications are available, e.g. you can add an egg. I can't speak for the quality of the rice...I didn't see any brochure that stated the type of Japanese imported rice that they use. I neither have the sophisticated palate nor the finicky preference for premium rice. Interior has a counter for a quick sit-down lunch or breakfast. Hours are 700a till 200p every weekday. Saturdays are from 1000a till 200p; closed on Sundays. Parking: good luck it is Downtown. Their storefront is on Alakea Street, next to Baker Dudes. read more
Located in downtown area. Always long line but it's definitely worth it. The staffs are friendly and attentive. Since I'm working in downtown so I always go there for lunch. My favorite: Spicy Tuna Mayo & Spam Must order: Chicken Karaage Prices: reasonable I also tried their Tonkatsu-Don and it was delicious. Come and support local small businesses. read more
i was disappointed with this spot with the takeout our onigiri was flat and all falling apart- refer to our pic. i didn't even want to wrap the whole thing so i just cut the nori and ate as i went lol the service was nice and food taste wasn't bad but i don't think ill be back read more
The onigiris here are legit! My wife and I stopped by Onigiri Onibe on a Saturday morning at 10:07 a.m. -- a few minutes after they had opened, and every seat had already been taken. It wasn't until 20 minutes later did the first round of diners vacate their seats so we could sit down. Ordering is at the counter. Honestly the only negative I have to say about my experience at Onigiri Onibe is the standoffish, curt attitude of the man taking orders at the counter. I definitely felt un-welcomed, and it felt like they did not want to be there either. In any case, the food itself is simply spectacular, rivaling freshly made onigiris I've had in Japan. We ordered four onigiris in total: a beef sukiyaki with fresh egg yolk, beef miso shiso, smoked salmon with cream cheese, and a mentaiko with fresh egg yolk. Additionally, we also ordered the oroshi ponzu karaage, which comes with four pieces. We were plenty full after sharing all these items. Of the onigiris we ordered, the beef sukiyaki with egg yolk was my favorite. Be forewarned -- the onigiris with egg yolk ones are MESSY to eat; you'll definitely want a few napkins nearby. It should goes without saying, but the flavors are so vastly different from onigiri to onigiri. The variety in saltiness, richness, and even sourness can vary greatly; you'll definitely want to try a few. If you're not ordering sides, three should be plenty for a meal. I would recommend coming hungry so you're able to truly appreciate the quality of the rice: they make it a point here to cook the rice over clay pots, and this labor-intensive process really produces great end results: every grain of rice is perfectly cooked. Of the karaage options, the one with yuzu is definitely one I'd get again. With the lemon wedge squeezed over the top, you get a wonderful burst of citrus that cuts through the richness of the juicy chicken thigh that's been fried to perfection. The skin is insanely crispy and has a beautiful golden brown color to it. Unlike your typical karaage chicken, the one here seems to be rolled up chicken thigh. I've never seen this technique before, but it's honestly some of the most moist and tender pieces of chicken I've ever had. I can see how this place can get insanely busy during the work week when the downtown area is full of office workers. That said, if you come on an off-time, the experience is quite pleasant and the wait isn't that long. This is pretty out of the way from Waikiki but if you're in this area, it's 100% worth checking out. read more
An onigiri is Japanese "fast food' - convenient and inexpensive. An onigiri is Japanese "slow food" - seasonal and fresh. An onigiri is Japanese "soul food' - warm and comforting. Onigiri Onibe is all of the above. Start with their rice being cooked in earthenware donabe. Their thicker and porous clay wall and double lid construction provide excellent heat distribution and a pressurized steam-tight environment. The earthenware absorbs moisture during cooking, but releases moisture back as the pot cools, providing better heat retention than any commercial cooker. The slow heat up of the donabe brings out natural sweetnesss and fluffy and glossy grains. The nori is dry and crisp. The nori will crackled if you bite into the onigiri within the first minute you receive it. The warm rice will slowly moisten the nori but it will still be a clean bite after the crispness is gone. Onigiri. Handmade to order, fast, fresh, and very warm. There is a whole range of savory toppings ranging from vegetarian, pescatarian, and unabashed meat eating. If you don't choose one that already comes with an egg yolk you can simply add it on. One onigiri, with your choice of topping(s) is cheap eats. Add in a bowl of hearthy and filling tonjiru, and you have the makings of a quick inexpensive meal. Don't overlook the pleasure of a plain salted onigiri. Order it with chicken karaage - nicely coated and freshly deep fried with crisp skin and moist thigh meat. Nanban style if you want creamy karaage, or ponzu oroshi w lemon if you want nice acid to cut through the fat. Now you have a full meal. Pre-made take-away is available. Leave that stuff for the hungry downtown office workers on short lunch breaks. order at the register and eat everything at the sit down counter. No frills. You must pay for any beverage. But food made fresh and nicely plated is beautiful fast, slow, soul food. read more
2 months ago
1st time here, and it was hard for my friend to find parking, it was worth it though! I love the food and got their popular ones and i could eat this everyday. Service was good and it was a little cute shop that only around 8 people can dine in but most customers do take out. read more
5 months ago
A friend of mine wanted to try this place out, and as I'm normally working during the weekday, luckily I had 1 day off to visit during their lunch hour. We parked in Ali'i Place which I've found the cheapest in that area. You can also try your luck at the post office metered lot as well. Got there just before the rush, to which they had many different onigiri options to choose from. There are also ready to-go bentos on the countertop as well. Make sure that you order first, before grabbing a countertop bar seat. Note that the seating is very tight, and the chairs are high, to which as I'm 4ft 11" it took a little maneuvering to get in and out of the seating area. Also note that the establishment gets very warm, with little to no air conditioning. Nevertheless, we received our food quickly and efficiently with 4 workers + 1 cashier on duty. The fried chicken and stewed meat curry were a little too salty for my liking. The onigiri were delicious to which I personally don't care for nori, but enjoyed this version! My friend had the tonjiru and mentioned it was authentically flavorful. read more
2 months ago
Services were great. Not only musubi but there are chicken and miso soup. Very limited seating available. But I think it's over priced. It was good. But it's ok. If I work near and I don't have anything to eat for my lunch, I might go but not worth for me to drive and finding paid parking. read more
5 months ago
Came here to try it out. At first It thought there was a long line outside to order, but it was just people waiting for their order. I went inside and there was a shorter line of 2 people waiting to order and pay. They have some bowls and takeaway items for quick pickup. I ordered the marinated egg yolk with mentaiko. It took about 10 min to get my two orders. The orders came hot and packaged nicely. The flavor was super yummy and tasted just like Japan! 10/10! Reasonable price as well. I'll definitely be back the next time i'm in the area. Parking: Parking downtown is difficult. You could possibly park at the post office and then walk a block over. read more
5 months ago
Quick spot for a grab and go or sit down onigiri. Parking can be tricky but worth it. Food was 10/10 and customer service was super friendly. Onigiri were simple, filling and made fresh! read more
Sometimes effort goes a long way... Case and point, Onigiri Onibe We visited here on a weekend and it was busy. Located on bustling Alakea street, this small business puts out some high quality food. The kitchen for this restaurant is open, so you can see everything being made by hand The first thing you may notice, is the gigantic old school rice pots. You can tell a lot of effort went into planning the rice cooking area and how they would assemble and make the food. While we waited in line, two of the numerous large rice pots were finished cooking and that means two new rice pots went onto the fire....lot of heavy work. There is a small area for seating inside...maybe eight or so seats. The great part about dining inside is the instant gratification of eating right away....#crispynori. Your food comes out on nice earthenware plates and the soup comes out in warm bowls. We ordered: Shrimp crab nigiri Yuzu salmon nigiri Beef sukiyaki with fresh egg yolk nigiri Tonjiru soup Oroshi ponzu chicken Karaage Everything was delicious You could taste difference in the nigiri, because of the fresh rice...truly comfort food in one bite! The salmon and crab nigiri were delicious. Great texture to the crispu nori and soft, perfectly cooked rice. I didn't get a bite of the sukiyaki one because my wife liked it so much she devoured it! The tonjiru was a thinner version of the soup, but still rich tasting. The soup was jam packed with meat and vegetables and was pretty hearty. The oroshi ponzu chicken karaage was our favorite. Juicy, crispy, and full of flavor, this chicken was so addictive. I feel like strategic ordering of an extra nigiri just for this dish might also be a win...especially to sop up all the seasoned daikon. So tasty! Please dont make the embarassing mistake I did. When in line, it appears there is additional seating upstairs, but in fact it is there storage/office space area. I went up and quickly realized there was no seating up there...and an employee had to come get me to tell me there wasn's seating up there...so embarassing! We will definitely be back for more...so delicious! read more
After seeing this place pop on my feed, I decided to check it out as a lighter breakfast option. Seeing as it is in downtown, parking can be challenging and limited. We went on a Monday also and saw that their hours were until 2pm. As you walk in, there is a sign that tells you to order before getting seated. Upon looking inside, I'd say that there is less than ten seats so it is definitely more of a grab and go type of establishment. Me and my husband both ordered kakuni and yakiniku with egg yolk. We also ordered a tonjiru and an order of chicken nanban. I honestly contemplated ordering a third onigiri but I am very glad we didn't. It was surprisingly very filling and the rice was perfect. I love loved how tender the kakuni was and the egg yolk was jammy and flavorful. Tonjiru was rich and comforting and had lots of root vegetables that made it very filling. Lastly, chicken nanban was perfect. I also thought it was interesting how they rolled them so you could have the crispy texture all throughout each piece. The tartar was tart, sweet and creamy. I always order chicken nanban when I have the chance because it is my favorite and Onigiri Onibe did not disappoint! I will definitely return when I am back in the islands! read more
To our knowledge, there is no parking attached to the building. But there is a lot nearby. Because this place is so delicious, lines are long, but pretty efficient. There is a small bar for seating if you want to eat in, but not many seats available. Service is fast. If you want fresh egg, please note that there is a limited amount per day. read more
3 months ago
10/10 You must go if you love onigiri! I am addicted to onigiri and all things rice. This place is the perfect breakfast & lunch spot for delicious and sizeable onigiris! A must try is the beef sukiyaki with fresh egg yolk! The meat is always succulent, flavorful, and the egg yolk on top is just perfection! I go right when they open so that there are no lines! There's no parking in front so you'll have to park a little further out and walk to this restaurant. The workers here are super sweet and will explain what the items are to people who have never heard of such ingredients before! There's limited seating (I think 6-8 seats) in store, but it's such a vibe! read more
Came here from TikTok with very high expectations and they fulfilled it! The rice was perfectly made (tender and piece-y) and the to-go packaging was so well done. I really liked the chicken teriyaki because the flavor wasn't like your generic supermarket sauce, but rather more refined and smokey. The karrage was also so crispy, juicy, and well-seasoned. It was almost a burst of vinegar fried chicken flavor. Smoked salmon: 6/10 Spam: 9/10 Chicken teriyaki: 9/10 Pork: 7.5/10 read more
So tasty that we immediately wanted to order more afterwards! These onigiris are on the smaller side but pack a punch - if you're only ordering onigiris and not the sides, then get at least ~3 or 4 for a comfortable lunch. Anything with the seasoned egg yolk is delicious, though my favorite was the mentaiko egg one. I know some reviews mentioned these onigiris have too much rice, but I thought the ratio was actually just right. We ate dine-in at the counter and enjoyed eating these hot and fresh. Fun spot for a casual and quick lunch! read more
After reading about this place, my son wanted us to try it and even though its a bit of a drive I met him here. Since I used to work downtown right in the area, it was easy to find on Alakea Street. After reading other reviews, I parked at the post office and walked over since I know how difficult parking is to find. The shop itself is like walking into a place in Japan and after talking to one of the staff, they said they have another location in Fukuoka. We were happy to hear that since we often go to Fukuoka to visit! We ordered several musubi to take out. A couple of spicy tuna, miso beef, and my son got one of the egg ones. Take out they wrapped the onigiri (without the nori) which kept the nori nice and crisp. All three were delicious, the rice was especially good. After reading other reviews, I want to come back and eat there, it's such a gorgeous place, and want to try the miso soup! read more
3 months ago
The service here is great! Not only can you see your food being made right in front of you there was a delightful lady at the register taking our orders. The onigiri was also very solid but my only disappointment was the filling to rice ratio:,) The sentiment of wanting a little more filling was shared amongst my whole group who got also got different onigiri! All in all, I would recommend the place to try! read more
2 months ago
10 months ago
Small storefront with several counter top seats. Ideal for the grab and go downtown lunch crew due to the limited parking options. When you enter you're warmly greeted and can choose between the premade musubis and bento/bowls or ordering freshly made musubis off the menu. You'll be impressed by the stone pots in various stages of rice cooking, a testament to their craft. I chose to order off the menu and tried three different musubis. The smoked salmon with yuzu cream and a sprig of dill was good. The spicy mentaiko was actually spicy! But my favorite was the miso beef with egg yolk. I got them to go and the packaging was neat with the seaweed packed separately from the rice. I had to assemble the egg yolk on top too which was a tad tricky but eventually it looked like a scrumptious umami bursting ball of deliciousness. The beef is salty and the yolk is creamy, absolutely stunning. I read a previous review stating the rice balls kind of fall apart and I did notice the rice is a bit looser than other places but the grains are just so delicate and perfectly cooked they don't "stick" like your house rice cookers would do. Overall, worth a trip downtown just for the yolk Musubis alone. The price is fair for the quality averaging about $3-5 each. read more
4 months ago
The musubis are delicious! I ordered the salmon mayo and beef miso with egg (I don't remember the name) but they were both delicious. They also serve karaage chicken and other dishes but the two musubis alone were already so filling! I can't wait to try more. They make it fresh when you order. read more
4 months ago
Yummy and cheap onigiris that are made to order. I got the beef sukiyaki with egg yolk, mentaiko with egg yolk, and smoked salmon. My favorite was the mentaiko - salty and very flavorful. Service was very friendly too. The restaurant is very small with only about 8 seats so you may have to take out. Also parking is very difficult. read more
Onigiri Onibe is such a gem in downtown--parking can be tough, but if you work in the area, it's the perfect grab-and-go spot for breakfast or lunch. I'd been seeing their egg yolk musubi everywhere and finally had to try it. Service was quick with an eat and go feel. The space is small but cute, with a few seats if you want to dine in. Every onigiri I've tried so far has been consistently good--fresh, well-seasoned, and satisfying. And if you're eating in, pairing your onigiri with their miso soup or tonjiru really hits the spot. read more
The line wasn't that long when I went with my boyfriend. The service was quick, but we had to wait a little while (15-20 mins) to get seats. It's a very small place, so most people get take-outs. But the food was delicious! They plate it so nicely and cute, too. Our favorite was the spicy mentaiko onigiri and the kombu onigiri. read more
11 months ago
Finally got to try this place after seeing it on social media! I was really drawn to the egg yolk musubis, and they did not disappoint. My favorite is definitely the beef sukiyaki with fresh egg yolk. The musubis are large in size and very filling! I found the egg ones to fall apart quite easily, but they are still tasty nonetheless. I was told they don't do phone orders, so you can order online (ex: Clover), but if you'd like the egg ones you must order in person. Parking is really tricky here. I had someone wait for me along Bishop St, while I hopped out to order. Overall, this place is a really nice treat! I've never had egg yolk musubis like this before, so I'd definitely be back for more. read more
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Monday - Friday: 7AM - 2PM Saturday: 10AM - 2PM Sunday: Closed
