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    OniGuru

    4.5 (139 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Poke
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Poke Bowl (S)
    Erinne B.

    Saw this place listed number one on my recommended list. Ended up taking a night drive with my wife from 15 minutes down the road wanting to try this place out. Initially came for the onigiri because why not? But came in for a classic poke bowl, can't go wrong with it. This place is called ONIGURU after all, so don't forget to get a side or onigiri. Love the play on wordsand love the atmosphere. The food was delicious and the service was great. In the picture: Left: Poke Bowl (S) Double Spicy Tuna and Hawaiian Salmon with masago, crab meat, fried onions, and seaweed flakes. House Sauce, Ponzu, Spicy Mayo Right: Poke Bowl (S) Spicy Tuna, Hawaiian Tuna, Hawaiian Salmon with masago, scallions, fried onions, seaweed flakes, sesame seeds, chili flakes. Spicy Mayo, House, Teriyaki, Sesame Oil Definitely willing to come back for multiple orders of onigiri

    Aileen A.

    First time we tried Oniguru and my daughter Loved it. We ordered quartet with beef, tuna, salmon and shrimp and the boba milk tea. Thank you. Will recommend to friends.

    Crab , Shrimp Onigiriand Tuna Mayo Onigiri
    J B.

    Friendly great service and so good !!we got the onigiri and they are delicious!! They are all yummy

    Hawaiian Salmon HIGHLY RECOMMEND

    This is the best Poke spot from Ladera to Irvine. HANDS DOWN. The food is so fresh, the Hawaiian salmon was delicious. The owner is so awesome. But the food. High quality. Super yummmy. Loved it and making this the usual rotation poke spot.

    Angela C.

    OniGuru, as the name would imply, sells Japanese onigiri as well as rice bowls and poke. However, I was primarily interested in the onigiri, as we don't have many options in this side of OC. My sister and I both tried the tuna mayo, KBBQ, crab salad, and teriyaki salmon. Tuna Mayo (2.5/5) was decent, but a little disappointing. I was excited to try this flavor, since it was my favorite during my trip to Japan. I think that there wasn't enough mayo and the tuna didn't taste as fresh. KBBQ (3/5) was about what I expected. Good, but I probably would not order it regularly. Crab salad and teriyaki salmon (4/5) were the best flavors, in my opinion. I gobbled these two for brunch. They were creamy, and full of flavor. I love onigiri and I'm so happy that we finally have an onigiri place in south OC. With a few tweaks, I think that this can easily be part of my regular food rotation whenever I'm in town.

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    Bernie O.

    I highly recommend the food here it was soooo good!! Zeynep was great and very helpful

    So happy to be here
    Adam K.

    Oniguru is hands down one of my favorite finds! The food is incredibly fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every bite feels thoughtfully prepared--especially the onigiri, which is next-level delicious. But what really made my visit special was Zeynep. From the moment I walked in, she welcomed me with warmth and genuine care. Her energy, attention to detail, and clear passion for hospitality made the entire experience feel personal and memorable. Zeynep is the kind of person who turns a great meal into an unforgettable visit. I'll absolutely be coming back--partly for the amazing food, but just as much to see her again. Oniguru is lucky to have her!

    Tuna Mayo Onigiri
    Linda T.

    Got this as a take-out. Was excited to try an onigiri store in South OC. Unfortunately, do not think it was worth it at all. We got the: - Oniguru Rice Ball Quartet (3/5): We got salmon, crab, vegan, and tuna. Nothing memorable at all... everything was so "mid." Ratios of filling to rice.. seemed like there was a lot more rice. - Shrimp Oniguru Rice Bowl (2/5): Shrimp are so small. Together with the rice, everything tasted even more bland than it was. I think there was also sauce in there somewhere? But seriously disappointing. - Spicy Garlic Corn (5/5): Luckily, literally cannot mess up corn. It was spicy, and garlic-y. The best part of the meal. Wanted to like this place, but was really let down.

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    7 months ago

    We tried this oniguru place in south oc. I had the quartet onigiri and poke bowl. This is a must visit when you're in so oc

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    8 months ago

    Good place for onigiri and poke. They are open late which is really nice. Highly recommended if you are in the area.

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    8 months ago

    Fish looked very fresh, Very friendly staff, A lot of variety for toppings. Onigiri looks flavorful and delicious!

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    9 months ago

    So delicious I love the food so authentic!! I would come back anytime due to the amazing service

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    11 months ago

    Great place to grab something quick to eat. Food is good and it's to close to ogp and it's very convenient after basketball game.

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    11 months ago

    Amazing food! Ordered rice bowl and poke, ingredients were fresh and tastes amazing !

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    Really good service and really good food. This was my first time trying a onigiri and it was really good

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    1 year ago

    This place is very good and has a clean and efficient environment. I love their food here this is a good to spot.

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    2 years ago

    So tasty! I like KBBQ prime beef the most. My boy likes to eat rice ball. We love Japanese food.

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    7 months ago

    it is so delicious i recommend. workers are very nice and helpful! it's very clean in here too.

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    2 years ago

    Mouthwatering rice balls to die for. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for some good eats.

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    1 year ago

    Amazing food and service! I would highly recommend the onigiri and rice balls if you're in the area

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    2 years ago

    Had a great experience at OniGuru! The KBBQ Prime Beef was delicious. Great service! Would truly recommend everyone to try it!

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    Clean place ~ local friendly staff! Food looks fresh - so many options available. Will definitely be back when I am in the area!

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