Always a solid choice. My kiddo loves this place. It is super affordable and always fresh.

Get the triangles! My favorite is the short rib, and my second favorite is salmon. I don't waste my time with basic chicken. I love this place. I don't care for the jelly teriyaki sauce. The plate I had seemed dry out. The inside is tiny, but there are two small tables outside for seating. Bring a drink because sodas are four dollars there. read more

This spot is so reliable even if there aren't many options. The triangles are so yummy. They could have a few more veggies just to make it feel more like a meal. They have a salad on the menu but I didn't see it on the kiosks - which is the main way to order. The servers (behind the counter) are always friendly and fast. One thing that didn't used to be an issue as much but I noticed recently is that the place really needs a deep clean. If you look up, you'll see cobwebs all over the place and the walls of this tiny order our place are getting pretty grimy looking. read more

Quick service, small shop! I got the eel triangle which was pretty good just wish the seaweed was a bit crunchier! read more

Oori Triangles - Eel - Japanese Near Me - Albany, California

I ordered the regular short rib plate, small poke plate, and the 3 triangles of unagi, poke, and buldak chicken. I was so excited to try this place and had hoped it would be a place I'd come back to, but it was just alright to me. The short rib plate was good, but maybe in the smaller portion for a quick fix. The poke wasn't terrible quality, but it wasn't up to my standard of melt in your mouth. Unagi was mediocre and the buldak chicken was nothing crazy. The edamame with lime was good. Overall, this place would be fine for quick fixes and small bites but definitely not worth a $50 meal for two lol. read more

Oori Triangles - regular short rib plate, small poke plate, unagi triangle, poke triangle, buldak chicken triangle - Japanese Near Me - Albany, California

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I visited this place for the first time. All of the Japanese-style onigiri were delicious. The kimchi was tasty. The atmosphere felt more like a stand than a restaurant. Since I got takeout, there wasn't really any service to mention. read more

Oori Triangles - Japanese Near Me - Albany, California

On our way back home, we decided to get dinner here. Food was good, but we didn't get one of our orders, their Dubai Marshmallow Chocolate Cookies Dessert ($7). We didn't notice it until we got home and it was already too late to go back because one, it's a bit late already and second, by the time we get back there they would be closed. I don't know how they would forget it, it was the very first thing on the receipt which was taped on the front of the to-go bag! I don't know how these places don't double or triple check the orders as they go which they should as part of giving good customer service. The workers are actually the ones representing the establishment and they're not doing a very good job at it as they're doing a disservice to their customers. read more

Oori Triangles - Japanese Near Me - Albany, California

I've been here twice now. The first time wasn't particularly memorable, but I wanted to give it another shot before committing to an opinion. Unfortunately, the second visit confirmed that it's not worth the time. Most recently, I ordered the chicken teriyaki and the unagi (broiled eel). Both were noticeably bland. Unagi is usually a safe bet because it tends to have a consistent, rich flavor even at basic sushi spots. Here, it was completely flat. It tasted like it had never been marinated, and no seasoning was added to make up for it. They do offer a generous condiment station, which is a nice gesture. But even after trying to resuscitate the triangles with some emergency flavor injections, they were too far gone. The atmosphere is casual and geared toward takeout. There are a few seats inside and a couple of small outdoor tables. If the food were better, it could be a nice spot to sit outside on a sunny day with BART trains rolling by overhead. The menu is small, which should make it easier to maintain consistency and quality. Right now, though, the execution just isn't there. Maybe things were better when they first opened, but at this point, it feels soulless and phoned in. With so many solid options nearby, it's hard to recommend this place unless it is the only thing open at 9pm and you need something quick. If you're after a handheld rice snack, I'd suggest checking out Yonsei Handrolls down the street instead. read more

Oori Triangles - Storefront on Solano Avenue - Japanese Near Me - Albany, California

Ordered for pickup the other day and the Triangles were delicious! We got the short rib, the unagi, the grilled salmon and teriyaki chicken. They were all very yummy but we especially liked the one with short ribs. I really appreciate that the filling goes all the way down/into the Triangles and the price wasn't bad at all either! Would definitely go again! read more

Oori Triangles - Japanese Near Me - Albany, California

Found a piece of plastic in my rice triangle that had been used for the spicy tuna. Perhaps it could be understandable if it was busy and they were rushing to get food out, but we were the only people in the store ordering. read more

Oori Triangles - Large piece of saran wrap found after biting into rice triangle. - Japanese Near Me - Albany, California

Super delicious oori triangles! I had the spicy tuna, short rib and the spicy tofu. While they all could use a little extra heat, they were delicious! My fave was probably the spicy tuna, it was also like have a giant spicy tuna handroll. Also appreciate that the three pack comes with delicious edamame. read more

Oori Triangles - Triangle Set (3) - Japanese Near Me - Albany, California

Wow! I am so pleasantly surprised at this restaurant. I often make my own musubi/onigiri/rice balls at home so I try not to eat out for it, but this place is definitely somewhere I will go to again and again! The selection of different meats/fillings were amazing and delicious. I had the spicy samyang chicken and the kalbi. My boyfriend had the spicy pork, kalbi, and salmon. We got our order very fast as we barely had to wait. Even then, the food was still fresh and hot. It's a very cute hole in the wall but it does not have too much seating. read more

Oori Triangles - Spicy Pork Triangle, Short Rib Triangle, Grilled Salmon Triangle (Triangle Set (3)) - Japanese Near Me - Albany, California

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Tried Oori out for the first time the weekend and it was so good!! Ordering online and pick up was easy. Parking might be hard but luckily we found an open spot right in front. We ordered the set of grilled salmon, short rib, and teriyaki chicken. The onigiris were filled with delicious meat and perfectly cooked rice. They were not skimpy on the meat either which is what we appreciated! The grilled edamame that accompanied the set were also delicious. Definitely a must the next time I'm in the area. read more

Thank you Oori on Salono Ave you guys are so nice love this place! Always friendly service quick and delicious! read more

Oori Triangles - Japanese Near Me - Albany, California

Ordered three rice triangles to go: two short rib and a double unagi. Realized that I was given three short rib with no double unagi in sight. It wasn't the biggest deal considering I LOVE their short rib triangles but it was disappointing knowing I paid extra for double unagi just to not receive it. No heads up about it being out for the day so I'm not sure if it was an issue with that or if it was genuinely a mistake. I was already far away from the location to go back and make it right so I just dealt with it. This wasn't a deal breaker for me however it may be for others who have the time. Definitely check your order before leaving the store! read more

Maybe 4.5 stars? This place is NOT meant to be super authentic Japanese food. It's more like Chipotle for Mexican food, if you want a comparison. It's got rice and onigiri and some (not too out there) seafood options and edamame, but that's where it kind of ends as far as Japanese cuisine goes. It's Japanese-lite fast food, how about that? But the quality is pretty good for what it set out to do. The food (both portion and quality) is pretty consistent, so you almost always know exactly what you'll get. That's a win for me. I always get the 3-item rice plate, with spicy shrimp, ahi tuna, and a third option that varies depending on my mood. You can ask for siracha and teriyaki sauces from them. I tried their wasabi packet once, but wow, that has a serious bite! I also add my own lemon and avocado, and it's a really solid, satisfying meal. The area is a bit busy, but there always seems to be parking available. read more

Hard to pass this place up! It's still good and it's easy and service is fast. Seems like they got it down as far as the ordering of extra sauce and scallions. read more

As soon as you walk in you order from a big iPad on the left side . Very small restaurant no sitting inside : two small tables outside that fits two people . A lot of parks u can eat around . Food wise - very cheap ! And delicious 3 triangles is less than $10 read more

Perfect spot for a quick bite! Had the spicy tuna and short rib triangles, both were good and flavorful. Tap to order screens on the inside and staff are nice. Limited seating but these triangles are the perfect snack to have while walking or on the go. read more

Oori Triangles - Spicy Ahi Tuna Triangle & Short Rib Triangle - Japanese Near Me - Albany, California

This place has been in my bookmarks for quite some time now. I decided to give it a try today because I wanted something a little different. I ordered the 4 piece triangle box so I could share with my brother. Spicy Ahi tuna, chicken teriyaki, short rib and spicy pork. My brother really liked the short rib. He said it was very flavorful and preferred it over the others. I really enjoyed the spicy ahi tuna. I liked the texture of it lol and the spicy pork was pretty good as well. They both had the best flavor and taste to me. The chicken teriyaki was not that good, I wouldn't order it again in future visits here. Edamame was good. Staff/service was nice and ambiance of the place... it was quiet because I came right as lunch time was getting started. Inside is very small and there are small tablets to the side where you can place your order. The order did not take that long to be ready. read more

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An Albany staple. Simple, no-frills rice plates and triangles. The student bowl used to be a steal but now it's greater than $10 :(. Flavors are still the same as when I first got Oori many years ago. Our go-to is Spicy Pork for rice plates and Unagi for triangles, so good! read more

Driving up to visit some friends, but got the munchies, so we decided to get a snack. Oh, I have a soft spot for musubis. We got some short Rib and salmon. Generous portions of protein in each. The short rib was tender, and marinated well. The salmon was grilled and perfectly cooked, as it was still juicy. It came with some Edamame, which was steamed or boiled. read more

Oori Triangles - Triangles - Salmon and Short Rib - Japanese Near Me - Albany, California

If you want a quick, convenient, filling bite, Oori Triangles just might be for you. That was exactly what we were looking for after our bike ride up Tunnel Road. Maybe because we also just came back from Japan recently, and we may have been looking for a familar taste. One of the things that caught our eye was the free set of edamame we get when we buy a set of three "Triangles". I loveeee a good plain bowl of edamame, so even if I can't finish a set of three in one sitting, I was going to order a set of three for the free edamame, haha. This place is street parking only, and luckily, we found a spot right in front! There's not a lot of tables inside nor outside, but I think turnover is quick enough that you wouldn't have to wait long if you wanted to sit and eat there. Inside is a little bare, but they provide everything you need for sit-in, or takeout. Something I noticed is that there seems to be a good amount of foot traffic there. Maybe it's a popular, small-bite restaurant amongst the locals? I'd love to have some place similar closer to home! For myself, I opted to get 1) Spicy Ahi Tuna Triangle, 2) Grilled Salmon Triangle, and 3) Double Unagi Triangle (there's an option to get single unagi or double)! My partner opted for the same, except he got a Short Rib Triangle instead of a Spicy Ahi Tuna. We also got a side salad, without cheese, to share. Dressing was provided on the side, and they also gave us two small containers for sesame seeds if we wanted to sprinkle them on salad/triangles! These triangles are more pricey than the onigiri you can get at Berkeley Bowl, or other supermarkets, but these are made-to-order (fresh and warm), and they are stuffed with ingredients. The rice to ingredient ratio is more like 1:1. They're also bigger size too - I would say maybe 1/3rd bigger than a regular onigiri. From my order, I would say the Unagi definitely tops the other two. My second favorite would be Spicy Ahi Tuna, and last is the Grilled Salmon. The Unagi is perfectly saucy, not too overwhelming in taste, and pairs perfectly with the rice. My Spicy Ahi Tuna was saucy as well. It wasn't really spicy at all - maybe they need to take the spice level up a notch. It's more mild in taste, but I preferred that today. Lastly, the Grilled Salmon Triangle. I don't normally like Teriyaki sauce, but I opted to try it as is today and it came with Teriyaki sauce. Maybe if I opted for no Teriyaki sauce, I would like it better, but I thought the salmon was a bit on the drier side. I also prefer the salmon in my onigiri flakey. It's still an good onigiri, just not for me. I also wish the edamame was just salted and boiled, but I think it's grilled, so a tad more flavorful that I'd like, but it's complementary, so can't complain! As for the salad? Mixing in the sliced gingers was interesting, but good! Salad was really fresh too. Would I come back again? For sure! I love how quick and convenient a Triangle bite is. It's also a perfect re-energizing bite after a bike ride. 10/10 would recommend if that's what you're looking for! read more

Oori Triangles - Left to Right: Spicy Ahi Tuna, Double Unagi, Grilled Salmon. Complementary Edamame if you purchase the 3 Triangles Set - Japanese Near Me - Albany, California

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We were pleasantly surprised how good everything came out even with our 25 min drive home. It's not an establishment that you come to sit down and eat. You order at the kiosk or with one of the staff and wait on the 4 stools near the door for your order. Everything was packaged nicely in compostable boxes. We got the chicken teriyaki plate with rice, edamame and lime. Very generous portion for$15. We got the 3 rice triangles. Short rib, spicy tuna and double unagi. All very good. I was bummed when we finished them. The rice is very sticky and the meat portion filled the triangle. Very good! We would definitely return. A ton of door dash drivers came in to pick up orders while we were there. read more

Oori Triangles - If you get 3 triangles, you get edamame and a lime. - Japanese Near Me - Albany, California

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The best place on Solano to grab a quick bite. I've been to all 3 locations and while they all stack up the same, this is the OG for me. The service is quick and nice, the shop is designed for takeout, but there is seating outside if you so desire (the Rockridge location has tons of seating if that's what you're looking for), and the food is so good. As a seafood lover, I always order a 3 Triangle Set with 2 Ahi Tuna and 1 Grilled Salmon. I usually ask for extra sauce to take with for the Salmon (pro tip). The set comes with edamame. While it isn't usually part of my order, the double unagi triangle is a crazy good deal for the amount you get. read more

Oori Triangles - Spicy Ahi Tuna Triangle Grilled Salmon Triangle - Japanese Near Me - Albany, California

Rude and dismissive customer service. They took payment from my teenage daughter's Apple Pay account for an order, then said that the transaction didn't go through. They sent her and her friend away without food, refund, or any record of a credit to her account("come back in a few days if you don't get a refund"). I went down to show them the manager the debit record and she said it wasn't their fault, "it's the system". I asked for a refund and they said they couldn't do it. Unbelievable that a business would not take responsibility for their errors and try to make it right with the customer. This happened before and I wrote it off as a fluke. Seems like they have a problem they don't want to address. Really disappointing. read more

I love this place. I recently discovered this place because I was craving for an onigiri on a late night. I've been here twice. I've tried: Short Ribs, Pork Belly, Grilled Salmon, Spicy Tofu, Spicy Kimchi Triangles. My fave? I can't choose, they are all equally good, well maybe kimchi is second above others. But I have a tip: when you order the grilled salmon, make sure you ask for lime. Drizzle the triangle with lime before you eat, the flavor is even more bomb. Good ratio of meat to rice. At least I was not wishing for more meat after I ate. For me it was perfect. But then again, I love rice. To my excitement, I was not able to take pictures of these except for the short ribs and spicy kimchi. I can't wait to try other triangles. read more

Oori Triangles - Short Rib Triangle and Kimchi Triangle - Japanese Near Me - Albany, California

We came on a random weekday for lunch and for some reason, this place was popping! It's on an unassuming street corner, with a couple of makeshift tables outside. But don't let that fool you; the food is pretty good! We each got the 3 onigiri set, which comes with edamame. Doesn't seem like a lot of food, but it was pretty filling. You can choose whichever topping you like. I got the ume, spicy tuna, and eel. Everything was great! read more

I live in Albany, and I rarely leave bad reviews. But your service today really deserves one. The staff member who helped me gave me the wrong order. When I got home, my five-year-old child had already started eating -- and she has many food allergies! When I went back to get my correct order, the lady told me, "I told you to check your order yourself." Excuse me, ma'am, you didn't say anything when you handed me the food! And when you heard that my child had already eaten from the wrong order, you even tried to take back the correct one from me! Unbelievable. You truly deserve this bad review. read more

I realised late in the evening that I needed a brining bag for our Thanksgiving turkey. It was after 7pm before I found what I needed. Heading toward home I had people waiting for dinner. I was rolling down Solano when I spied Oori and had an "a-ha!" moment that they were my solution for dinner. Service was pretty quick and I talked with another customer who was placing his order when I placed mine. I have stopped in a few times in the past and grateful they were open that night. The different varieties are tasty and have a good ratio of meat to rice. One triangle was more than enough for me. Order three triangles and you get a handful of edamame tossed into the mix! read more

Oori Triangles - Japanese Near Me - Albany, California

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Oori Rice Triangles has been a staple spot for my friends and me throughout high school. We loved the convenient location on Solano, the fact it was affordable, and how the food came out hot, fast, and fresh. A few years later, my best friend and I found ourselves back here reminiscing on our high school days. Not much has changed since I last visited. The restaurant is small in size and is primarily a take-out spot. You're able to order online, on their app, or their tablets inside. You pick up your food and utensils at the counter and take them to go. They have two small counters and bar stools and a couple of tables outside to eat at. Service is quick and efficient as the workers both create the triangles and hand you your order. Parking is a breeze as it's free street parking on Solano Ave. My friend and I ordered ahead online and were pleasantly surprised that our food was ready before our designated time. She opted for the Three Triangle Box which comes with complimentary edamame, while I got the Two Triangle Box. You have the option to pick and choose what triangles you want which range from various meat, vegetarian, and spicy options. I decided on the Unagi Triangle and Spicy Shrimp Triangle (my two favorites). The Unagi Triangle comes with a tender and flavorful piece of unagi glazed in unagi sauce. While the Spicy Shrimp Triangle comes loaded with creamy cooked shrimp--I find it to be mild and not spicy at all. Both triangles had warm soft rice, the seaweed was a little soggy, not crispy, and tasted very light. We found the food to be the perfect amount--comforting and easy to eat. Oori has since expanded, with two other locations, but their original Albany location will always be near and dear to my heart. Their food usually comes out fast and for the most part, is consistent. The menu is simple to read with various Triangles, Plates, and Tacos. It's a casual spot for a quick meal. read more

Oori Triangles - Two Triangle Box (Spicy Shrimp and Unagi) (Front) and Three Triangle Box (Chicken Teriyaki, Unagi, Tofu Teriyaki) (Back) - Japanese Near Me - Albany, California

It's cheap and was good but no where near authentic. We came since there was such high reviews. I was somewhat disappointed as the rice wasn't seasoned like sushi rice, it was just regular rice. Great vegetarian options offered. There's rice triangles, tacos, bowls, etc. They were busy too, with customers in and out. It's more like a order to go spot. We were lucky we got 1 table outside. I got the 3 triangle meal that comes with edamame. It's a quick spot for a cheap meal. read more

Oori Triangles - 3 Triangle Set (3) - Japanese Near Me - Albany, California

Food is good, drinks choices are poor. Very little to no good variety. Been coming here for over a year and still see no new drinks or more choices. read more

Delectable rice bites! Like a chubby hand roll. We picked up a 4 pack to take with us on a hike. Even cold these were delicious. I enjoyed the spicy tuna the best. Chicken next. read more

Oori Triangles - Spicy Tuna Triangle - Japanese Near Me - Albany, California

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Love a good rice triangle and this place lets you choose a bowl, taco, seaweed wrapped triangle. Veg options include tofu, ume 2 tables in the sidewalk or take away. No bathroom More meat than rice--very nice Beef and salmon were best. Unagi not highest quality but fine. Chicken is thigh meat and good So this place is as advertised and a good quick stop for healthy food read more

Oori Triangles - Unagi, Korean beef, salmon - Japanese Near Me - Albany, California

If you happen to take a trip to Albany, CA then you should come down and visit one of our many foodie rows. This street Carries some of the most delicious restaurants. Whether it is a date night, a girl's/guys' night out or just deciding what to eat for dinner, I advise you to check this city out! This restaurant is a small eatery with a large presence. The Japanese-inspired restaurant offers a limited but delicious food variety from the classic teriyaki plates to freshly made tacos. The eatery is limited in seating, but it offers indoor/outdoor options. The menu is showcased on a wide-screen monitor. They offer in-person ordering as well as noncontact ordering (online / pickup ). I ordered two teriyaki plates (purchased for someone) and 3 salmon tacos. The service was quick and efficient. From the server to the cashier, I was very happy with the service from beginning to end. I tried the Teriyaki plates before writing this review, and the chicken was moist and flavorful. You do have to ask for extra teriyaki sauce. The salmon tacos were ok. The salmon was moist. However, they loaded the tacos with a lot of cabbage and barely any sauce. I wish I would have asked for extra sauce. Overall, I would recommend visiting this restaurant and trying their food. read more

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TL:DR - Super solid spot for quick easy to eat on the go meals. My favorites in order are spicy pork, spicy tuna, and then unagi/short rib/teriyaki chicken tied for 3rd. Did not like the spicy shrimp. Interior is small, but they are efficient and quick. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- I've been here a few times, and I've come to the conclusion that this place is consistently solid, particularly for just quick take out. Nothing here blows your mind or is particularly noteworthy, but everything tastes pretty good, it's relatively cheap, very quick, and super easy to eat on the go. So if I need something quick for dinner, Oori rice triangles is always a contender. That being said, my favorite triangles are spicy pork which is fatty and full of flavor, then spicy tuna which tastes pretty fresh for a fast casual spot with a good creamy spicy sauce, and then the unagi (I prefer the single for a more balanced rice to meat ratio), short rib (more fatty than flavorful), and teriyaki chicken (solid but unspectacular, reminds me of the teriyaki chicken samples you get at the mall) are tied for third. I will say I'd avoid the spicy shrimp. The shrimp flavor almost melts a little too well into the creamy/spicy sauce, so it's just like decadent overload for me. felt like I was eating mayo mixed with butter. The interior is small, pretty much 4 counter spaces against the front window, pick up counter, and two tablets for ordering. There's limited outdoor seating. Parking can be a little difficult during rush hour too. All in all, do love it for a quick to go meal. Enough good food to keep me coming back. read more

This place was cool little spot in a nice area! Going inside there's 3 self service kiosk which was easy to navigate. I ordered (3) rice triangles & received edamame on the side for free! (1) short rib - pretty good! The meat was a bit dry but it was well seasoned (1) salmon - not bad either seasoned pretty good (1) spicy shrimp - best one out of the three I got! Not spicy at all though. Service was very fast when I went, I would recommend if you're looking for a small meal or a quick snack. There's seating outside which was nice. read more

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I think new ownership or chef, but food wasn't as flavorful as I remembered. Pork and chicken were dry and cold. Won't be back.

Was looking for something to eat today that didn't have "meat" in it. Was craving something sushi-related, so decided to stop in. Since it's Ash Wednesday, I ordered the trio triangles which included unagi, spicy ahi tuna, spicy shrimp. It included free edamame. There was a sign on the table that you can request teriyaki, sesame seeds, and red pepper. There were no options for those toppings on the tablet I ordered from. The place is very small, no dine in, but there are maybe three small tables out front. There are about 3-4 tablets that you can order your food from. My order came out really quick, in about 3 minutes or so. I wasn't sure if that was a good thing or not. Like the other recent reviews, the edamame was cold. The rice tasted like plain Jasmine rice and it wasn't warm either. Maybe it was already prepped, that's why my food came out so quick. It's a bit pricy for 3 triangles, about $15. There seemed to be good reviews about this place back when I had it bookmarked, but I guess the quality has gone down. read more

Oori Triangles - Unagi, Spicy Ahi Tuna, Spicy Shrimp - Japanese Near Me - Albany, California