Ordered the poke bowl & spicy edamame! It's true, it was SPICY! So I got a sweet sauce on the side & had a delicious meal. There are lots of little gnats where I was sitting but I did enjoy the open sunlight on an overcast day. It was perfect. I've also been here at night and it's also a nice atmosphere. The service was nice :) they explained the sauces I could choose from & made a fresh order for pickup. Loved it! I always get my hot edamame fix from Ricebunn :) It's an excellent source of protein! read more

Ricebunn - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Terrible... truly terrible. I drove out from Garden Grove because I saw this place on yelp and the photos looked good - I was craving onigiri so I thought "why not" and headed over. First, there is no one in front. I had ordered online so upon arriving I thought maybe they were making my food or just doing something in the back. After waiting about 10 minutes I finally had to call out rather loudly and someone came slowly out. Second, the place is DIRTY. There are stains dripping down the wall and the surfaces all look very grimy. Last, the food was awful. The rice was mushy - way too much water added. The salmon tasted metallic and spoiled - like that sulfuric essence that old boiled eggs. The beef was reminiscent of beef jerky. I had two more onigiri (plate of 4 for $17 after tax) and I ended up throwing them all away after those first few bites because I was concerned about getting sick. Given the recent reviews, if this place did serve good food, its certainly gone downhill. Skip this place. You're better of going to Lagu or Tokyo Central. read more

The hidden $1 service fee and $0.25 convenience fee is enough to make me never come back. It's very shady when they do this stuff. Either fold it into the price or be upfront about it. Cherry on top is how long my order took to come out and it was all wrong. I ordered 3 spicy onigiris and he gave me the non-spicy version for all of them. Then he handed me 2 packs of Sriracha and told me I can either put it on myself or he can put it on for me to make it spicy. Hands down the worst onigiri I ever had. The rice was so mushy and fillings were gross. I couldn't even finish 1 onigiri. read more

Appalling is the best word to describe the experience. Photos on the self checkout are deceiving and the pricing was outrageous. $20 for a bowl that honestly portion size was fair, the quality of the tuna was a major letdown. Instead of tasting fresh, it was no doubt out of a can. For what I paid, I expected fresher ingredients and a more balanced flavor profile. The rice itself was fine, but it couldn't make up for the lackluster protein. I'd like to take note that I also order a lemonade that tasted nothing like a lemonade and more of a sprite spicy watered drink. One sip was enough for me to throw it away. Upon looking a the drink dispenser, it was tattered with stains and the bins that held the drink had so many lines from where the drink would sit at. I assume they just store the drink and don't even rinse the inside. Overall, I do not recommend this place. read more

They charge you tax (normal) then a service fee, then a convenience fee, even if you use the kiosk to place the order yourself? And then it presents a whole screen trying to get you to leave a tip??? Don't leave a tip, they already force you to leave one Speed was pretty fast Food was 4/5, if you can get past the part where there's almost no nori?! For a place that sells rice and NORI, you'd think they would put some more nori?! I don't know if I'd recommend this place, it's good but they got some kinks to work out before I'd come back. read more

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Stopped by for lunch today and unfortunately left hungry with how bad this was. Ricebunn is located in the back corner of Trade Food Hall. Unfortunately the whole area is looking a bit run down, especially for being in Irvine. There wasn't anyone working the front so I used the digital ordering system they had set up. I ordered the Spicy KBBQ Beef Onigiri and the Spicy Salmon Onigiri and both were terrible. The quality of the fish and beef was subpar at best, and they were both very bland and gamey. Everything tasted like it'd been sitting in a fridge or freezer for an extended period of time and was thrown into a microwave before being served. I took one bite of each and unfortunately had to throw them away. There are so many better options for Onigiri out there, so please visit those locations and avoid this place, it's simply not worth it. read more

Ricebunn - Spicy Salmon Onigiri and Spicy KBBQ Beef Onigiri - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Rice Bunn is tucked into a small shopping plaza in Irvine and is such a great find. They have a cute outdoor seating area, which is perfect when the weather is nice. This spot gets very busy around lunchtime, so I highly recommend ordering ahead if you're in a rush. Every time I'm in the area, I stop by and order the quad, and it is absolutely worth it. Each bun is flavorful, fresh, and so satisfying. Honestly, you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. On top of the great food, the staff is always friendly and efficient, even during peak hours. This is a go-to lunch spot for me, and I'd definitely recommend it if you're nearby. read more

Ricebunn - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Was hungry and craving something small but not a "snack", yet not a full meal either as I had dinner plans soon. I was in the area and decided to stop by here for a quick bite. It's located inside the Trade Food Hall. Parking here during lunch is a hot mess because it's in the Irvine Business District, so all of the workers in the area come here for lunch and it can get crowded. But during off hours and dinner it's not too bad - just something to keep in mind. Because it's a food hall, its community open seating and no designated seating for each restaurant, you just order your food and then take a seat somewhere in the open space hall. It's basically self-service as you order at the kiosk and not with an actual person. I decided to go with their trio of onigiri for $12, ended up being about $14-$15 after tax. I got the spicy tuna mayo, crab, and kbbq beef. Each onigiri was a hearty size and good value for about $4 each. They fell apart easily and were pretty messy though so I recommend having a fork and napkin ready. Overall it was a good light bite option, and I don't have any complaints. read more

Ricebunn - Crab, spicy tuna mayo, kbbq beef onigiri trio - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Was pleasantly surprised how delicious these little pillows of yumminess were! :D Both the Korean BBQ and salmon onigiris were super tasty and full of filling, both on the inside and the top. The Korean BBQ didn't taste like authentic bbq flavor, but it was still savory and delightful. The salmon was not dry (yay!) and was also went very well with the rice. Overall, they were both soft and didn't have any crunch, in case you were looking for that. The dining area is shaded but not totally covered (don't plan to eat here on rainy days). Service was super friendly too. They make massive rice plates (basically a plate form of their rice balls to eat with utensils). I would totally come back to grab some more rice ball onigiris-- check them out! read more

Ricebunn - KBBQ Beef Onigiri-- filled with meat and full of flavor - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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I loved this place when it first opened, but the quality has gone downhill. My go-to onigiris were salmon, tuna, shrimp, and bulgogi. The bulgogi used to be great, but after they changed the preparation it now tastes more like carne asada. The salmon, tuna, and rice also used to be consistently fresh, no matter the time of day, but quality noticeably drops in the evenings now. Portions used to be generous, but they've shrunk to match competitors like Tenori, which makes the prices feel unjustified. When I called to complain, there was no apology or accountability. I even stopped by the same week to speak with a main employee, who was defensive instead of receptive. Unfortunately, I can't recommend this place for onigiri anymore. read more

Ricebunn - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Perfectly handmade Onigiri at affordable price. There is conveniently self service kiosk to order. Rice was warm and makes the taste nicer for some reason. Topping is abundant, though a lil bit salty to my opinion. Located in the chick food court. Def highly recommended! read more

Ricebunn - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

We tried this today and it was pretty decent. The salmon onigiri was our favorite with the others just being ok. The bulgogi onigiri was sweet, but tasted like a store bought marinade. The construction of the onigiris were solid and everything else about them. The flavors could use some work, especially the shrimp onigiri as it was heavily mayonnaised. Service was great and the gentleman behind the counter was pleasant. We'd come back here and order 3-4 of the salmon ones and it would be a 5 star lunch. read more

Ricebunn - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

It was good tasting, but I was blind sided. At first, it was easy, you order at the Kiosk and while you wait for your order, you can check out the other eateries to see if there's something else you can try. My gripe was that we got bait and switched with "crab" onigiri for $4.99. The photo showed real crab, and then we got imitation crab which is nothing like the photo. It was good, but makes me wonder if the other options were also imitation... Probably won't be back anytime soon. read more

Ricebunn - Bait and switched. Photo of real crab on their ordering kiosk, and then this doesn't look like it at all. - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Ordered the chicken katsu plate the other day and honestly I was extremely disappointed with the item. Honestly it tasted like someone went to Costco and purchased frozen chicken filets and the frozen stir fry vegetables and literally just reheated it and put it in a takeout container. The vegetables were bland and soggy and not seasoned. I think the best part about the dish was the rice. Also service here is really slow, even though I ordered ahead through an app I still had to wait another 15 mins for my food after the prescribed time as there was only one person working and he didn't appear to be moving with any urgency and was making each order one at a time. Ultimately I don't think I would recommend coming here in the future. read more

The onigiri is good especially the crab one! I wasn't the biggest fan of the veggie one because it tasted sweet but the rest were really good! The only thing is it did take a while to get our food but we did order a couple of things! The area there is a cute as there is multiple small restaurants in one area so you get to try multiple things at once! read more

Ricebunn - Veggie, Crab and Tuna Onigiri - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

I am from San Diego and I will say that we don't have many places like this so when I found this late night snack, it was more than a hidden gem. People in Irvine you don't know how good you have it with your Asian food and your late night open dinner places. Ricebunn is located in a food court with many other good eats, but what caught my attention was the various types of rice and protein that you could have. There was a reminiscent flavor of Japan that you could taste from the food. It was not as good as Japan, but I will say that it hit the spot for a late night snack. I couldn't believe the hours and you could see that they were open late. Glad I found this place and it is worth a visit if you are nearby. read more

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Tried Ricebunn for the first time last week. It is a simple and solid option but the fillings weren't super impressive and the size of the seaweed was nominal. We wouldn't mind ordering from this place again but probably wouldn't go out of our way to seek it out. Suggestion-- Perhaps you introduced a runny egg yolk rice bowl, I would want to try it. read more

My brother came to this stand to buy a soda and the employee/owner charged him $1 service fee and 0.25 cents convince fee to buy a soda, didn't give him a warning about the service fee. We're confused on what the service charge is for? Unless the owner thinks that he can charge a $1 to just grab a soda for him. The service charge is understandable. But I would go to any stand next-door to buy a drink. read more

Ricebunn - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

I really love this place. It's great for a quick snack or lunch. I've been a few times every time the owner is just absolutely wonderful so helpful. The food is fresh. It taste amazing. I've been to Japan many times and I would have to say that this is definitely comparable!! Highly recommend. this time he gave me some snacks for my dog, very generous! read more

Ricebunn - Tuna mayo and a happy dog - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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I came here after picking up some friends from the airport that is close by. This place is open 24/7 so we came kinda late at night. It was not very busy since it was so late. We ordered on the kiosk. I got mine to-go and took some home for my boyfriend. I ordered the Triple with KBBQ, Crab and Tuna Mayo. The rice balls were pretty big and topped with extra ingredients. It was pretty messy to eat. I ate the tuna mayo and crab there and saved the kbbq for later. The tuna mayo was alright, it was pretty plain, but I did like the seasonings in the rice. The kbbq was ok, the meat was on the dry side. The crab was my favorite, super creamy and delicious. My friends enjoyed their rice balls. I did like that this place was open late, but we did have to wait a while for our food as there was only one guy in the kitchen. I feel like as far as onigiri goes, there are better places to get some in the area, but we mostly just came here for convenience and I wanted to try it out. read more

Ricebunn - Triple with Crab, KBBQ and Tuna Mayo - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

For anyone looking for a late night bite, apparently it's open until 3am. Arrived a bit after 11pm. Ordered and paid via kiosk. It took a while for the food to come out since there was one staff member on site. Ordered onigiri trio (salmon, kbbq beef, chicken). Surprised they charged an extra $.50 for salmon and kbbq beef. A bit pricey for the portion and little filling inside--several bites felt like rice and furikake with barely any protein...but wanted to try it out since another spot nearby closed early. Overall, flavors were there. They charge for sauce but the onigiri was seasoned well enough that sauce isn't necessary. Felt like a snack more than a meal. Located in Trade food hall. If cold out, they have a few heat lamps available. read more

Ricebunn - Main entree menu - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Really nice person who was at the register. I got the crab and tuna mayo and edamame with salt I thought it was really good compared to other places because they really fill it with a lot of filling instead of it being mostly rice. The edamame was also cooked al dente and not too soggy read more

The cook was very friendly. I ordered the salmon bun along with the coconut peach pudding. The bun was best enjoyed hot, and the meal ended on a high note with the deliciously creamy coconut peach pudding. read more

There's barely ANY meat inside the onigiri, just a small scoop of meat on top. So deceptive. Compared to other onigiri places in OC, this place has pretty slow service and the taste was mediocre at best. Better off getting food at restaurants next door read more

these onigiris are really big and filling! they had a nice assortment to choose from. they also sell lemonades and desserts. my sister and i needed a late night snack and found this spot through yelp. we actually pulled up to the plaza and left because we couldn't find the restaurant. luckily we came back and found it in the mini food hall. it's actually a large space with plenty of indoor seating-- like a food court. we ordered on the tablet and they got our order out promptly. the worker was super friendly and gave us some drinks to try! i don't live out in irvine but would definitely visit if i find myself there again. it's convenient, quick, and yummy. read more

Ricebunn - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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This is one of my favorite places to get onigiris! They always make them so great with a good amount of protein! I love that this place is an outdoor food court with so many options a but I always choose Ricebunn! My favorite has to be the Kbbq! read more

Ricebunn - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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After enjoying happy hour at Center Hub inside of Trade Food Hall, I got the munchies and was looking for a dinner option. I decided to give Ricebunn a try since I'm a carb lover. I had a few questions about the menu, but it was disappointing that they didn't have anybody working the front to ask. Customers are expected to order and pay at the kiosk and wait until their name is called. I ordered the Onigiri Trio because why not take the opportunity to try more flavors? I selected the Salmon, Tuna Mayo and KBBQ Beef and opted for the Spicy option for all three. They were good, but I felt the ratio of rice to ingredients unevenly and heavily favored the rice. Of the three, the KBBQ was my favorite. I'm not sure I'll visit again but if I do, I'd be down to try something different like their Onigiri on Plate options. read more

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I liked the onigiri a lot more than I thought I would, though the set of 4 is a bit expensive. All items were thoroughly seasoned, and this includes both the rice and the toppings. The rice was warm, soft, and covered in furikake. Surprisingly, my favorites were the salmon (which was more of a salmon teriyaki flavor) and the crab (technically krab) onigiri. The biggest letdown was the spicy tuna onigiri, which was the tuna onigiri with some Sriracha drizzled over it. read more

I recently visited Ricebunn, and it's a great spot for a quick, satisfying meal! The onigiri here is reasonably priced, and they don't skimp on the filling, which is a huge plus. The flavors are good, my favorite are the salmon or beef. The rice is always nice and warm, making each bite comforting and delicious. Service was speedy, so it's perfect if you're in a rush. However, the to-go packaging could use some improvement--it's not the best for keeping everything intact on the go. One downside was the lemonade, which tasted a bit medicinal. I'd probably skip that next time. Also, if you're a crab lover, be aware that they use imitation crab instead of the real thing, so you might want to pass on that one. There is usually plenty of open outdoor seating but this food hall can get busy during lunch time on the weekdays since there are a lot of offices around Overall, great spot for a quick, tasty meal. Just stick with the onigiris and you'll be happy! read more

Ricebunn - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Good spot if you are looking for a quick snack! The worker was super friendly and had recommendations if you wanted to make it spicy. I got the Kbbq with chili sauce, and loved it! It was a little hard to eat because it was falling apart, but the rice quality was good! read more

Ricebunn - Korea KBBQ Beef Onigiri - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

The kbbq beef onigiri was great! I wish it had stuck together a little better but it was perfectly seasoned. I got an extra one I didn't order! So whether or not that was an accident thank you. Interestingly the beef on one of them was more shaved and the other more shredded. either way very good. You order at a kiosk in a food court and they text you when it's ready. read more

BAD.... probably the worst onigiri I've tried. You cant even call this an onigiri the whole think just breaks apart when you try to hold it. Flavors are not it. There was a fish bone in my salmon onigiri. This just taste like a bad version of a homemade onigiri. You can literally add some furikake on to some plan rice and it taste better than this..... read more

The worker was very nice and helpful, however I was a little let down with the presentation and price. It was about $5 for one onigiri, which is a little pricier than other places I've been. The presentation was also not the best as it was falling apart before I even touched it and then completely fell apart once I tried to pick it up. The flavor was okay, not the best but also not horrible. Was expecting a little more but maybe I shouldn't when it's part of a food hub/court read more

Ricebunn - Salmon Onigiri - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Good quality onigiri at a fair price. Perfect for a quick snack. I don't really know what needs to be said about rice balls, but the rice was cooked perfectly and the filling was plentiful. I make tuna onigiri for my 6 year old daughter almost everyday and she gobbled up the tuna mayo from here like she's never had rice before. So I guess they taste pretty good. read more

Ricebunn - KBBQ Beef & Tuna Mayo - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

I was intrigued by Ricebunn since coming back from Japan where you can find Onigiri just about at any Japanese convenience store. Ricebunn happens to be open 24 hours so you can order via delivery app whenever you have the munchies. I opted for the KBBQ Beef onigiri and chose spicy, along with a black sesame Kokonut pudding. My onigiri was made to order and the person who made it just slathered on Sriracha hot sauce to make it spicy. If I had known that was what it entailed, I would have opted for the Sriracha on the side. Since my husband and I were also ordering from London Chippy, my little snack made me quite full. I opted to try a few bites of the pudding and take the rest home. Ricebunn is a nice option if you want something simple. They also have full plates available as entrees so you don't have to order just rice balls to eat. read more

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The food is fresh, tasty, and v. Mummy , the service is fast , the atmosphere is really nice cozy read more

Ricebunn - KBBQ Beef Onigiri - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

I was a little frustrated with my experience here, but it ended up working out. Ricebunn clearly marked their gluten free options, and I told them up front I was ordering the gluten free items and had celiac, and needed to order gluten free only. The cashier acknowledged this, and even spoke to the person making the food. I got my food, and sat down. The cashier ran out and grabbed my food, and said the sesame seed blend contained gluten, and they needed to make it again. I was glad they caught it, but I get frustrated when they mark items as gluten free but don't truly check the ingredients. The food was just ok, I didn't like the tuna and I didn't like the veggie much either. I was glad for the extra effort, but not much of a hit for me. read more

Honestly a pretty good onigiri, I just don't know if the price of it is justifiable. However, I will say that I didn't regret the purchase

Came here on a Wednesday evening for dinner for the first time. It's located in a cute little food hall in a busy plaza with other restaurants, cafe, and dessert spots. It was busy in the food hall and there was plenty of outside seating. We decided to go with Onigiri... salmon, spicy salmon, crab and beef, with a side of edamame, and pickled cucumbers. I gotta say... I was pretty disappointed. Pickled cucumbers and edamame were fine but the Onigiri was not so good.... Food came out slow and for some reason my sparkling water was flat. Sorry, but I won't be coming back. read more

Ricebunn - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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I ordered simple miso soup. The photo AND description included tofu and seaweed. There was nothing in this soup except liquid that was way too salty ! Will never return or recommend. read more

Ricebunn - Terrible "miso soup" if you can call it that - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California