I had been wanting to try out this place for a while, and I wasn't disappointed once I finally had the chance to! I ordered 3 triangles: spicy pork, spicy ahi tuna, and chicken teriyaki. I wanted to try out the salmon but they were out. When you order 3 you also get free edamame. The triangles were pretty stuffed with meat, making them worth the price. All stuffings had pretty good flavor. I ordered through the kiosk, and when I had any questions the staff behind the counter were very helpful. Got my food out pretty quickly as well! read more

Oori Triangles - top to bottom: spicy pork, spicy ahi tuna, teriyaki chicken - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

As they say, location, location, location! Oori Rice Triangles is walking distance from Rockridge BART, so if you're heading into town on BART for some good eats, Oori is one place to check out. I ordered the chicken teriyaki, spicy pork, and spicy tofu rice triangles at the kiosk. Ordering felt kind of detached and impersonal--you can't crack jokes with a kiosk and ask what their favorite rice triangles are, you know? The meat and tofu was a bit dry, but the spice kept the heat coming. The three rice triangles box came with a generous amount of edamame--that was a nice perk! If you don't mind ordering at a kiosk, Oori Rice Triangles will get you in and out quickly with some fresh, steaming onigiri. read more

Oori Triangles - Chicken teriyaki, spicy pork, and spicy tofu rice triangles, with edamame - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

3x protein bowl, 2 short rib 1 teriyaki chicken. Get the extra sauce, no edamame. Nice portion and quick service.

I was in the neighborhood and was just looking for something quick. These seemed right on par and did not disappoint. There are iPad kiosks to order (2 that I saw) and a simple menu to choose basically the different protein options. The only 'custom' or add on was scallions or no scallions. Took less than 3 minutes and they had it ready! Beautiful, well constructed and tasty! Total ends up about $11 for the two with tax and tip but loved the experience overall read more

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A favorite food place forsure, wish more salmon was given on their tacos though . I also think maybe no charge for sauce the meal already pricey. read more

This place is super good! We went here for lunch and it did not disappoint. They were very quick and the staff was friendly. The first day I had the teriyaki chicken and rice. They gave a very healthy portion and it was very good. The next time we went here I had the spicy pork plate. It was also very good but it was definitely spicy. I usually don't mind spice but I could only eat half. The rice triangles are also good I had a spicy tuna one very similar to a tuna hand roll. Definitely a must try and a fairly healthy option. read more

Oori Triangles - Chicken teriyaki plate - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Willkommen bei Oori Rice Triangles! I did very much enjoy the food here! I'm not sure if they advertise themselves as tapas, but they certainly could be considered tapas. You know, those baby plates that you buy 100 of and everyone shares, and everyone is all happy in the pants because got to try everything without having to come back 1000 times and spending 1000 USD. We got the Krab, the Tri-Tip and the Ahi Oori Rice Triangles. They were pretty freaking fantastic, and you'd be a darn fool to think otherwise. Look, I'm the expert here, so I'll tell you what you do and doooon't like! :D Trust me. I'm a doctor. Y'all gonna have to come back after this Pandemic nonsense is over so we can have a nice sit down and truly pick through their food, but for now, just grab a few Oori Rice Triangles and take a walk to a coffee shoppe or a bar just up the street. Enjoy the nice weather while it lasts, because it might rain next week. Probably won't cuz weather apps are pure garbage. How freaking hard is it to predict man, c'mon!! See ya around, Space Cowboi read more

Oori Triangles - Krab, short-rib! So yum! - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Ordered three rice triangles, the poke one was my favorite one. The poke one is the perfect combination of spice, juice, consistence, and yuminess! The size is really good too, I was full after eating three of them! I would recommend this place! read more

Oori Triangles - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Due to the pandemic, I will be removing criteria that I had added to my reviews, such as restaurant ambience, mood, and wait time. This review will only focus on the dish. Quick Summary: - Rice to filling ratio is 50/50, which is less rice for a riceball - Plump and juicy edamame - There is a kiosk in the store, to order - Recommended to eat the fillings with lighter flavor (fish and meat options) over the flavor intense (ume and kimchi) I was in a light snack mood, so we visited here for some rice balls. The store had an offer, that if I order three, it comes with a free edamame. The food was unique; different from what I'm used to eating. The part that felt off about the rice ball was the rice to filling ratio. It's 50/50, so it was like eating a large nigiri-sushi. I'm the type, who doesn't eat much rice during dinner, so it was good. However, it could have been because I ordered the grilled salmon with the terikyaki, which compared to the flavor intense ume and kimchi, it had the lightest flavor. My relatives, who had the other two flavors, had a difficult time eating it. Even I haven't seen a riceball packed with so much ume. It looked like there was four of five of them in one - that's pretty salty. It was a new experience, but this riceball wasn't my type. read more

Oori Triangles - (left) grilled salmon, (middle) ume, (right) kimchi - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Tried this place for the first time today. I got the unagi, short rib, and chicken teriyaki. The components were delicious- the proteins were cooked well, sauced perfectly, and evenly dispersed; the rice was nice; the seaweed was crisp but also soft. I'd suggest 3 triangles if you are moderately hungry, so that'll net out to ~$13-15 for your meal. It's not the most economically efficient, but you'd probably pay similar for other trendy Asian dinner formats (like baos) read more

Oori Triangles - Short rib and chicken teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Always a delicious as a snack or meal, you can't miss with any selection. My favorites are chicken teriyaki, salmon, spicy pork, and spicy ahi tuna. Also a great choice are unagi and short rib. My SO likes the spicy shrimp. Now, since I mostly go here for a snack, I can easily eat two to three triangles. But for a meal, I had four triangles. I have never opted for a plate. Ordering is all done on the small kiosk and you pay on the kiosk. A easy to use menu and you can customize your order if you like. In a matter of 5 minutes you get your order. A unique items and great selections of items, give this place a try read more

Oori Triangles - Two spicy pork and two salmon - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Pretty good! The unagi triangle was my favorite - very juicy. I like being able to select the triangles I want. read more

Oori Triangles - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

1/29/21: I uploaded the app to make ordering quick and easy. I love the spicy tuna triangles. My kids love the grilled salmon. Today, I tried the small plates. So much protein on top of a bed of rice. These plates are HUGE! If this is a small, what do the regular plates look like? read more

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Very tasty food and quick service - I especially enjoyed the chicken teriyaki triangle

Ordered through door dash. Very delicious. My favorite is the short rib triangle. The box also comes with edamame. I will probably order a two triangle box next time, the three box is very filling with the edamame. read more

Oori Triangles - Short rib & Kimchi 3 Triangle Box, I ate the Ahi Tuna before I took the photo - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Ingredients weren't fresh Meat was dry. Rice was hard Presentation good Will give it another visit. Maybe they just had a bad day. read more

Oori Triangles - Spicy tuna, teriyaki chicken, short rib 3 Triangle Box Edamame - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Was craaaaving onigiri one night and didn't have the energy to make them. Before that night I had no idea there was a place that actually delivered these! SOOOOO GOOOOD!! I will absolutely be ordering from here again! I tried FOUR of them. Spicy Ahi Tuna, Salmon Teriyaki, Short Rib, and Unagi. YUMMMMMMM!!! read more

Oori Triangles - Didn't realize they were so BIG but honestly glad I got to try a bunch of them. - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

I'm not sure why it took us long to try this place but I wish I had tried it sooner! Affordable, delicious, quick and easy. We got the short rib plate with rice and edamame and the 3 triangle box with short rib, crab, and spicy ahi tuna. All of the food was delicious and both meals came with edamame. The short rib was so flavorful and juicy. The crab was good but very simple. The ahi tuna was the highlight along with the short rib. We got sauces to go along with both dishes, but it wasn't needed for the short rib plate. We will definitely be back here! read more

Oori Triangles - 3 Triangle Box - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

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I ordered a teriyaki chicken and a salmon triangle. I was expecting more of a hand roll I guess. It reminded me of musubi which I love but this was just ok. Not sure if I will be going back because when I want this type of food I want more of a temaki hand roll, I feel my triangle was missing something....but don't just take my word for it, try it for yourself! Service was good and very quick, my food was ready 3 minutes after I ordered it and staff were nice. read more

We decided to stop by for a quick bite before getting ice cream. This place offers a variety of choices, but they're mostly known for their triangles. Not only are the portions huge, they're also full of flavor. I did enjoy the short rib but thought it was a little salty. I think it would've helped balance out the taste of they gave more rice. The triangle was also tasty but it was mediocre presentation wise. read more

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Got 3 triangles and got free edemame with lime. Got the double unagi, spicy ahi tuna, and grilled salmon read more

Oori Triangles - Got 3 triangles and got free edemame with lime. Got the double unagi, spicy ahi tuna, and grilled salmon - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

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I like the Oori Rice Triangles. The Rice Triangles are a few dollars each with rice, seaweed and some sort of protein. In addition to the rice triangles, they also have salads and they do tacos with the different proteins that could've been in the triangles. This place is on a part of College Avenue with a bunch of different food options, and I welcome this is a more affordable option on College Avenue. read more

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Had the 4 triangle set. Two salmon, one spicy tuna, and one teriyaki chicken. Came with edamame and a lime slice. Teriyaki and spicy tuna were really good. Salmon was okay but nothing special. Decent amount of food for total 25 after tax and tip. Quickly came out. A little difficulty determining whether they were calling our name. Ambiance was fine for a quick bite place. Would come again for quick bites. read more

Oori means "we" or "our" in Korean, which I think is kind of cute in the context of rice triangles bringing people together:) I love onigiri or samgak kimbap (literally "triangular seaweed rice"), and have tried it in both Japan and Korea. Oori offers a fusion of flavors, ranging from Japanese-American teriyaki, to authentic Korean gochu marinades, to exclusively American concepts like crab salad and brings rice triangles to Oakland. We UberEats-ed this order, so my review is a reflection of the food only, not the service, interior, etc. In all honesty, I would probably stay away from dining in here because parking in this area can be very hit or miss. A downfall of having our order through delivery was that the seaweed was super soggy by the time we received the food. That is not the store's fault, but if you've tried samgak kimbap even from a Korean 7-11, you'll know that the rice is separated from the seaweed to prevent this exact issue. You want a crispness of the seaweed to contrast with the sticky rice, not a chewiness or toughness. It does sort of ruin the mouth experience of it because you have to pull and rip at the toughened seaweed. If you're not careful, it'll make a huge mess and the filling will fall out since you aren't going to get precise bites. We ordered the following: Spicy Tofu and regular Tofu (gluten-free teriyaki) for my vegetarian boyfriend, and Crab, Unagi (eel), and short-rib for me. Our order of 5 rice triangles totaled about $18.87 after tax if I remember correctly, so depending on the filling, they run about $3.50-$4 each. My boyfriend said the tofu ones were pretty good. The Spicy Tofu was *really* spicy and he has a high spice tolerance, so that's saying something. He wasn't a huge fan of the teriyaki tofu--I didn't try it myself, but he said while it wasn't terrible, he probably wouldn't order it again. I sort of felt like my rice triangles were lacking in filling. The only one that was bursting from the seam like in the pictures was the short rib one. It was super tasty, if not a little salty. The flavors were spot-on to LA kalbi--sweet, salty, and savory. The quality of the meat was a little suspect. I often got pieces of gristle and complete fatty bits that I had to spit out. If you don't mind that, I would definitely recommend the kalbi, but unfortunately that's one of my pet peeves. The crab was delicious. Too much rice, but the lemon added a nice tang and the scallions were a flavorful touch as well. I would definitely get this again. The eel was the most disappointing. I LOVE unagi, whether it's in sushi or on a grill at kbbq. The portion was just too small however. It was just one small strip of unagi the size of my finger. Not enough for how much rice was served. They do offer a double portion of Unagi for $5.15, which I wish I'd gotten but on second thought, that price is broaching meal, rather than snack territory. My order of 3 came with a side of edadame. It was unseasoned and unmemorable, but a nice incentive to buy more rice triangles if you care. My 3 triangles were satisfying, but not filling; I could have gone for more. We were looking for a light dinner/snack, so it was perfect for our needs. I wish Oori would expand the vegetarian menu, like including egg, miso, or namul/vegetable-filled rice triangles in the future. It would also benefit them to add more "traditional" items that you might find in Korea or Japan like tuna mayo (gotta be canned, not sushi-grade), dried anchovy (stir-fried myulchi), etc. Despite some of its shortcomings regarding the ingredient quality and quantity, Oori overall tasted great and seems to be a pretty good deal for the unique menu it offers in the saturated world of sushi and poke joints. I would come back for more, but I might try other meat toppings like grilled salmon or spicy pork next time. read more

Oori Triangles - top to bottom: spicy tofu, tofu (gluten-free teriyaki), crab, unagi (broiled eel), and short rib (kalbi) - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Stopped by here and it was both filling and yummy! I loved all the fillings inside :) You order via kiosk, but the staff are very friendly and helpful. Tables were just a little sticky, but otherwise great place to stop by! read more

Oori Triangles - IG: @earlgreydiaries // Left to right: Short Rib, Single Unagi, Grilled Salmon - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Great onigiri. The teriyaki sauce was a sweet thicker glaze and the rice was on the softer side than most onigiri, which I prefer. Personally I like the 1.unagi, 2.salmon, then 3.short rib as I think the seafood complements Japanese cuisine better. Oh and please use the lime. Wayyy better with it. Warning: the stuffing isn't completely covered in rice, so the stuffing may spill out if you're not careful. read more

If youre looking for a place to grab a quick snack, this is a good option. their rice triangles are filling and there are plenty of meat/veggie options. they almost forgot one of our triangles but luckily they stopped us before we left to give it to us. read more

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Delicious, quick, simple. A win all around. The meat and fish triangles I had were extremely flavorful, it's essentially a rice bowl with seaweed you eat with your hands. read more

Food is lacking a bit of flavor and the ambience in the restaurant is definitely off. Portions of protein within the rice pockets is not very good. read more

Delicious! I randomly walked by the store and it reminded me of Onigilly in San Francisco (same concept) so I went in for a snack. The nice thing is that the triangles are small so you can try more than one filling and have it as snack or meal. Walk in and self order using the touch screen pad, pay, and then wait for your order. I tried the short rib and crab. The short rib was DELICIOUS!! Super flavorful, meaty, and tasty. The crab was nice and light. I'll definitely be back to try out more of their flavors. read more

I was super excited to see a place that sold onigiri (Japanese rice triangles), abeit with the restaurant's own little untraditional twist on them! It wasn't too difficult to find street parking around here at 6pm on a Friday, as Oori is on the corner of a not-too-busy street and a residential neighborhood. There's basically no human interaction - the first thing you do when you go in is to tap in your order on the little kiosks set up where the cashier would normally be. Most things on the menu were decently priced, with the exception of each individual onigiri, which varied from $3-4 depending on the filling you wanted in them. I chose the three-triangle set (with Spicy Shrimp, Spicy Ahi Tuna, and Chicken Teriyaki) for ~$11, while my friend chose the three-topping rice plate (with Spicy Pork, Chicken Teriyaki, and Short Rib) for ~$12. The wait was maybe around 10 minutes for the rice plate, and a few minutes longer for my three-triangle set, considering there were only two other customers there at peak dinner hours. After getting our food, I was underwhelmed at the taste of the onigiri - for a Japanese-Korean fusion place, the filling for the rice triangles lacked enough spiciness or rich flavor, and simply tasted like the protein for a poki bowl added on top of just rice. The seaweed wrapped on the outside was hard to bite into as they had waited a little too long to put out the order, so it had become a bit soggy quite quickly. I had a side of edamame, but they too lacked enough seasoning (typical places I've seen usually season with a bit more salt and pepper, but I could tolerate the bland edamame here - after all, there's only so much you can do with beans). My friend's rice plate on the other hand, had a lot more food for only maybe 50 cents more than I paid for, and she ordered the spicy pork, which was richer in flavor than the spicy ahi tuna and spicy shrimp. I'll definitely be getting the rice plate the next time I visit! Otherwise, the store is very bright and has plenty of seating. There's a water and condiments station, and a restroom in the back. Great place for a casual hangout among friends! read more

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Yummy yummy!! I tried the spicy pork, chicken teriyaki, and short rib rice triangles and although they were all great, the short rib was the standout favorite! It was so favorable and I loved the balance between the rice and the meat! I will definitely come back to try their other offerings! read more

Oori Triangles - Menu (08/2019) - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Great spot for delicious, quick, cheap eats! Rockridge doesn't have a lot of quick, casual meal options as it's mainly sit-down restaurants, so I'm really happy that this place is here. Oori rice triangles specializes in onigiri, but it's a bit different than what you'd imagine if you've been to Japan or had onigiri at other restaurants. In my experience onigiri are usually served cold, and there isn't much meat inside. These are more Hawaiian-style I'd say - the triangles are large and filled with a lot of meat! I was super hungry, so I got the 4 triangle box and chose crab, spicy ahi, unagi, and grilled salmon. If you order 3 or more triangles, it comes with some edamame. Out of the ones I've tried, the spicy ahi and the unagi were my favorite. The spicy ahi is like a spicy ahi poke in a spicy mayo sauce, and the unagi is like typical unagi you'd get at a sushi restaurant. My least favorite was the crab, it was like the imitation crab you get inside sushi. Four triangles was enough to be a pretty large meal in my opinion, so you might be fine with 2 or 3 depending on your appetite. For 4 it was around $20 which may seem pricey but is typical for Rockridge. Highly recommend this place if you live nearby. read more

Oori Triangles - 4 triangle box - crab, spicy ahi, unagi, and grilled salmon - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

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I've been to all the the local Oori Triangles and this place is my favorite, the staff will go above and beyond to make sure everything is great. read more

It's good I just wish they had broccoli and sometimes the meat has a little too much char.

The restaurant was covid safe. Everyone was wearing masks and you order from the tablet at the front. I got three onigiri and the concept was really interesting. The rice was created into a boat shaped where the protein/filling was in that boat. It was easy to eat with my hands and they are definitely generous with the filling. Super flavorful and they added edamame for free after ordering 3 onigiris. I would definitely go back if I am in the area. It is super easy to order and I appreciate the idea. I am from Japan and this is definitely not the "traditional" Japanese style of onigiri. But the concept was really thoughtful and creative. I really appreciated it and would recommend people to try this place out. read more

Oori Triangles - I got free edamame for the 3 onigiris. The lime was interesting, I personally didn't use it. - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Such a good little lunch spot over on College Ave! Love the huge windows and open setting. I usually just walk up and order on the iPad and my order is ready within 10 mins. 2 triangles usually fills me up for a lunch but if you get 3, it comes with edamame! It's a little pricey but super delicious so I think it's worth it. Easy parking and nice neighborhood. read more

I am a fan of the Oori Rice Triangles Solano location but do not often find myself in the area or only on Sundays when they are closed. So I was excited to see that they opened a location near Rockridge on College Ave. With more seating than the Albany locale, we were able to eat in and you cannot beat freshly made onigiri. The seawood still had a nice crunch to it and the choice of fillings was generous enough to fill you up with an order of 4, 5 if you are a heartier eater. This time I tried two new ones that I've never had, the salmon and spicy tuna, both a winner. Coupled with the spicy shrimp and short rib, and I had myself a satisfying dinner. read more

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This is my hidden gem, and I love it, I've been coming here for yours , super tasty! Fast and friendly service, and they give great portions. Overall love it read more

I went in not expecting much- I thought it would be overpriced onigiri but I was blown away by the flavor and choices . I immediately said I need to bring my family here (came with a friend work work lunch). It was fast service and definitely work lunch friendly. The 3 triangles was perfect ! read more

Oori Triangles - Ahi tuna, short rib, salmon - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California