I was hungry--but more snacky than full-on hungry. After wandering the hall a bit, I grabbed three onigiri (aka omusubi... but let's be honest, "rice triangles" sticks better in my brain). Whatever you call them, they were legit. Freshly made with perfectly steamed rice, stuffed with sweet or spicy tuna and other tasty meats, then wrapped in just the right amount of salty seaweed. Simple, clean, and dialed in. Chef's kiss. This place quietly serves seriously good food. Pro tip: get the fork-fallen scraps. Trust me...worth it. read more

Tenori - Pretty basic - Japanese Near Me - Stanton, California

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tried the spicy mentai and the spicy tuna. i kinda forgot the mentai was spicy but also wasn't expecting it to be SOOO spicy. every bite kept me from even chewing because i just needed it out of my mouth. of course fitting for some if you have high tolerance for spicy and enjoy it, but personally not as ideal for me. the spicy tuna was just entirely opposite. there was no spice to it at all which kinda threw me off, but still tasted good anyway. overall the value is great for the size and the filling portion. not skimpy. bought a lychee lemonade to help with the spice but also not the best for me as it was SOOOOOOO sweet. we even tried to let the ice melt to water it down but it just tasted purely like syrup read more

I was feeling a little snacky. I went for the honey walnut shrimp and salmon. I think there was too little filling for the amount of rice added. Service is pretty fast. It's easy to take on the go or find a table to sit down and enjoy fresh. read more

Tenori is the perfect place to visit if you're in a snack-y mood. One onigiri will run you around $4, but for $11, you can snag yourself a trio. It's quite a steal actually. I ordered the following: -spicy tuna: cooked mayo, spicy Kewpie mayo, bonito furikake -spicy salmon: broiled salmon, spicy kewpie mayo, bonito furikake -honey shrimp: tempura shrimp, honey lemon mayo sauce, bonito furikake Eating onigiri can feel laborious if there's much too much rice, but the filling to rice ratio here was phenomenal. You get a healthy amount of filling per bite. Both the spicy tuna and spicy salmon were very tasty. It reminded me of a tuna kimbap - just plain ole tuna with a bunch a mayo and maybe a hint of sugar. It was good, it was great. I liked it very much. The honey shrimp was a nice surprise. They envelope a meaty tempura-ed shrimp into an onigiri with mayo. It's tasty and different. I'd skip the poke for $9. It's dressed but there's not too much flavor otherwise. Tenori is a ten out of ten. Highly recommend stopping by for a snack. read more

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Tenori is one of the food stalls located inside of Rodeo 39 Public Market. You order on the kiosk, and they will text you when your order is ready. Their entire menu pretty much consists of onigiri rice balls, but I believe they have a spicy ahi poke as well. Each onigiri is $4.00, but you can order a combo for 3 onigiri for $11.00. We got the Honey Walnut Shrimp, KBBQ, and Spicy Salmon. The Honey Walnut Shrimp has shrimp tempura, along with a honey lemon mayo, candied walnuts, bonito furikake, rice, and nori. The flavor in this one is more mild, and the breading mixed with the rice makes it a little more carb-heavy when you're eating it. I think I would have preferred it more without the tempura breading. The Spicy Salmon has broiled salmon, spicy kewpie mayo, bonito furikake, rice, and nori. And lastly, the KBBQ has beef, onions, house special garlic soy sauce, sesame seeds, bonito furikake, rice, and nori. The Spicy Salmon and KBBQ are a lot more flavorful than the Honey Walnut Shrimp, so I enjoyed these more. read more

Tenori - Onigiri - Japanese Near Me - Stanton, California

Cute spot for onigiri in Rodeo 39. We ordered the onigiri trio with the pork belly, spicy salmon, and KBBQ. Great as a little snack as you walk around. There is ample seating and parking in the lot. read more

Tenori - Onigiri trio - Japanese Near Me - Stanton, California

OVERALL : I loooove getting onigiri whenever I'm feeling a snack / light meal. Something about rice and protein served in small portions just hits especially when you're out and about looking for a small snack that won't weigh you down too much. Tenori specializes in onigiri, which are rice balls filled with various proteins inside and wrapped with seaweed. Tenori also puts a delicious sweet and salty furikake on top that is so addicting and perfectly complements the rice! There's a self-order kiosk so I didn't interact w/ the staff, but it's just a casual spot for grab-and-go, so this was no biggie. PARKING : Inside the Rodeo 39 food hall so there's a big parking lot, but things can still get crowded during rushes so be prepared to circle for parking if going during peak hours / weekends. FOOD/DRINKS : Mentai - spicy cod roe, this was actually spicy and they were generous w/ the filling! Spicy Tuna - cooked tuna, spicy kewpie mayo -- not actually spicy but a classic, still yummy! Spicy Salmon - broiled salmon, spicy kewpie mayo -- not actually spicy but you can never go wrong with salmon and mayo combo! read more

Tenori - Japanese Near Me - Stanton, California

Tenori is a go to whenever I come to Rodeo 39. Their 3 for $11 deal is so worth it! It's a whole meal. Very generous with the amount of filling. We got spicy salmon, pork belly, kbbq, and honey shrimp. The spicy salmon is my favorite one. I think next time I will just get spicy salmon and try a different filling. The others are good too but the meat fillings weren't as good as the salmon. The honey shrimp was probably second best but the filling in that one was pretty small. There's not much to note on service. You order through a kiosk so there's not a lot of interaction. There are many restaurants at rodeo 39 so the line doesn't get very long. Wait is never long! read more

Tenori - SPICY SALMON KBBQ PORK BELLY HONEY SHRIMP - Japanese Near Me - Stanton, California

First time here. Place was small and cute. I ordered the spicy ahi tuna, which wasn't spicy at all. Ahi was $9, Rice $3, spicy mayo $1. It's pretty expensive for the amount of food you get. It was filling, but still pricy. Food was delicious and the girl at the front was nice, but kind of quiet/shy read more

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I tried the onigiri a few years ago and thought it was fine (the honey walnut shrimp was my fave of the three). Never really had a craving for them again. That said, I recently visited to try the ahi tuna poke. It's $9 for what they advertise as 1/4 lb of poke. NGL the portion was a lot smaller than I was expecting for the price. I saw another reviewer had ordered the poke with the $3 side of rice, and their portion of poke somehow looked more substantial than mine. The poke container looks deceptively big in the picture, but use the fork for scale, and keep in mind it's a single layer of poke. You'd get more bang for your buck by going to a place that specializes in poke because you'd get more scoops of protein plus rice/salad and lots of toppings for only a few bucks more. The poke here for $9 is honestly a ripoff and an overpriced snack at best. It's also not spicy at all despite being advertised as spicy ahi tuna poke. read more

Tenori - 1/4 lb of ahi tuna poke tossed in spicy mayo with small container of unagi sauce - Japanese Near Me - Stanton, California

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Honestly I wanted to like this place since I'm a fan of Japanese food. I got 3 different flavors and they were all very underwhelming. The pork belly tastes more like sukiyaki beef. The spicy salmon was just okay. I think the shrimp one was the best but it was mostly rice with like half of a tempura shrimp cut up. I also got the poke. That was honestly the most disappointing. It had no flavor at all. Overall I don't think I would come back. read more

Went on a Thursday night. Not busy at all. We did a few of the 3 for $11. Orders came out quickly. Kbbq. My second favorite Pork belly. My least favorite Salmon. My favorite I will try the other options next time. Would recommend! read more

Tenori - Japanese Near Me - Stanton, California

I am a huge fan of onigiri's (rice balls wrapped in seaweed). So when we were in town checking out the Rodeo 39 public market, we just so happened to see a food vendor serving specialized onigiri's. Tenori is located in a nice area in Stanton inside the Rodeo 39 public market. Parking is easy and accessible in the large parking lot. We ordered 3 onigiri's, Pork Belly, Spam, and Spicy Salmon from Tenori. Everything was tasty and pleasing. I thought it was a great value price point for the 3 onigiris deal. The service was efficient and quick. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Tenori. If we are ever back in town or at the other locations, I definitely want to try the other onigiris. read more

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What is special about "Tenori" ... As you buy onigiri or musubi in LA/OC, sometimes it's not made to order (It's been sitting around a while); sometimes they squeeze the rice too tightly; sometimes they don't have a lot of filling options. At Tenori, they always make the onigiri fresh. The rice is warm; the nori is dry and crisp; depending on the filling, the protein is appropriately warm or cool. My recommendation is to order the "3 for $11" offer, and try three different fillings. I admit it ... I have been busy, and I have not been to Rodeo 39 for almost 9 months. I was disappointed that some food vendors that I have patronized are no longer there. So, I was happy to see that "Tenori" is still open. read more

Tenori - public facing counter - Japanese Near Me - Stanton, California

Brought my nieces to Rodeo 39 and we decided to have some thing light to snack on . First time trying Tenori. We tried the Mix and Match, 3 for $11. Spicy Tuna, Spicy Salmon, Pork Belly and order another one on the side; Spam. Great flavor for all four. I love the Tuna! For those spice lovers, you'll need to add more. I would recommend trying this place and will try the others next time. Parking can be tough during peak times. Maybe avoid parking away from In-n-Out. read more

Tenori - Mix and Match: Spicy Tuna, Salmon and Pork Belly. - Japanese Near Me - Stanton, California

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I find myself ending up at Tenori almost every time I'm in town! I'm honestly not sure why but of all the onigiri spots I've been to, Tenori always takes first. I usually go for the 3 pack and mix it up each time depending on how I'm feeling. The KBBQ is probably my favorite. I've also tried Pork Belly, Mentaiko (spicy!), Honey Walnut Shrimp, all of which are amazing as well. You can place your order yourself from a kiosk and the food is served usually pretty quickly after that. Tenori is located inside Rodeo 39, a food hall with over a dozen other food options and plenty of seating. Parking can get tough when busy, but otherwise great location and vibe! read more

Tenori - Japanese Near Me - Stanton, California

Spicy salmon: Pretty good! Slightly spiced but not hot. Lots of salmon filing. Probably my favorite. Honey walnut prawn: This was super good too. Tastes like a good honey walnut shrimp and the breading wasn't soggy. It's a contender for favorite. Pork belly: Least favorite. The pork is pretty dry and the flavor is alright and a little on the smoky side. Lychee lemonade: Pretty good! Light and refreshing. Stronger lychee flavor at first with that sour lemonade punch at the end. Very interesting. read more

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"Onigiri Bliss - Tenori Has Me Rice-ing to the Occasion!" If you're on a quest for the holy grail of onigiri, look no further than Tenori at Rodeo 39. These little rice bundles of joy are so good, I briefly considered writing them into my will. I went for the Honey Walnut Prawn, and let me tell you--crispy, not soggy, and just the right balance of sweet and savory. It's basically what shrimp tempura dreams of becoming when it grows up. Then there was the Spicy Salmon--delicious, but about as spicy as a rom-com on a Sunday afternoon. No worries though, because I came prepared: enter the black sauce and spicy mayo, a dynamic duo that should honestly have their own fan club. Pro tip: BUY THEM. Your taste buds will thank you. Ordering is a breeze with the kiosk system, and there's always a friendly staff member in case you get so excited about rice that you forget how technology works. And to keep things balanced, I paired my meal with their Organic Coconut Water--because hydration is key when you're about to inhale three onigiri like it's your last meal. Speaking of three, get the 3 for $11 deal--trust me, one is never enough, and two is just teasing yourself. Overall, Tenori is a 10/10 rice experience. Would I return? Absolutely. Would I consider getting a tattoo of their onigiri? Give me a few more visits. read more

Tenori - Spicy Salmon, Spicy Tuna - Japanese Near Me - Stanton, California

Been to Rodeo 39 Public Market a couple of times, decided to try out Tenori. This is a nice little food stall. Simple and catchy at the same time. You order your foods at their two Ordering Kiosks. I ordered the Mix and Match. 3 for $11. Got the following three items: 1. Pork Belly 2. Spicy Salmon 3. KBBQ All three tasted good. Can't complain. Will try their other items in future visit. read more

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Delicious and flavorful onigiris ! Happened to stumble upon this shop while browsing around. These are our perfect travel snacks and bought some before our flights. Their spicy salmon & kbbq were mine and my bf's favorite. Tastes just like Japan's convenient shops with some Asian American twists. The bonito furikake enhanced the flavor. Order on a kiosk and quick service. Very filling, 2 each was perfect for us :) read more

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This location is inside of Rodeo 39. There is a decent amount of parking but it can get crowded. While there are not tables directly next to the stand, there are tables around the outside of the building, near where you order and pick up the food. You order from one of two screens/kiosks. They have a decent amount of options and all of them sounded delicious. I ordered the spicy salmon, pork belly, and kbbq onigiris. They were ready very quickly. The filling to rice ratio is very generous and they were all very flavorful. The seaweed on the outside was very crisp and they tasted very fresh. It's a decent sized portion when you order 3, but not the most filling. read more

Tenori - Japanese Near Me - Stanton, California

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Delicious! Pork and spicy salmon were really great. Would definitely come back here for a snack. Inside the Long Beach Hangar with lots of outdoor seating. read more

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You can't go wrong with Tenori's onigiri, it's the perfect snack and if you order 4+ it's a meal! If you don't know what Onigiri is, it's basically a rice ball with flavor inside. At Tenori, there's a bunch of options to choose from and it's all listed on their wall. You can mix and match your flavors and test out which one you like the best. I personally enjoy the Spicy Tuna, Tuna w/Mayo and Pork Belly. Surprisingly I like the Pork Belly the most, it's not the most traditional onigiri flavor but it's so good. I recommend this or the Tuna w/mayo. Inside, Tenori is located in the back to the left right next to the brewery. I would recommend getting their 3 for $11 deal. Parking here is insane at Rodeo 39 too! read more

I frequently order from Tenori, because it's a solid quick meal I can order ahead for pickup without any issues. Today, I placed my order at 11:46 a.m. with the confirmation page saying it'd be ready around 12:01 p.m. I received a text at 11:52 a.m. indicating my order was ready. When I arrived, the worker explained it was rush hour, so my order was not ready yet. My friend and I said it was fine, waited, then follow up at 12:05 p.m., and the worker explained that because my order was placed during rush hour, the kitchen deprioritizes mobile orders, so it'd be another 10-15 minutes before my order would be ready. I usually don't mind waiting, and it's understandable if orders are backed up when when it's busy. However, it's frustrating when I order in advance, but am told that the my order will come after others who ordered much later on. Food was fine, but the experience today was otherwise disappointing. read more

Tenori - Japanese Near Me - Stanton, California

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The online ordering process was super easy. I got the 3 piece combo for $11, which is pretty decent. The onigiris were a good size. After I placed my order, I called them to see if I can have my seaweed on the side and not wrapped since I won't be eating it immediately. They were able to accommodate my request and the seaweed was packaged in a nice long paper bag when I went to pick it up! Spicy Salmon was my favorite, followed by tuna mayo which is always a classic. The honey walnut shrimp was good too but I expected more fillings. Mine only came with one piece of shrimp in the middle. Nice quick meal to satisfy my onigiri craving! read more

Tenori - Spicy salmon - Japanese Near Me - Stanton, California

Really delicious. Well seasoned. I felt it was good rice to protein ratio. Pork belly. Korean bbq and shrimp tempura were my choices. So so good. Soft rice. Must eat right away. 3 for $11.50. Order on the kiosk and they'll call for your number. read more

Tenori - Japanese Near Me - Stanton, California

Back again to this onigiri spot at Rodeo 39, and I'm happy to say it totally lived up to the first visit. This time, my girlfriend and I rolled in 30 minutes before closing (I hate being that person who comes in within an hour from closing but we had no groceries and after cleaning our whole apartment neither of us wanted to cook), but they were still happily taking orders, which we really appreciated--especially since we were seriously craving onigiri. The vibes were extra fun this time too because there was karaoke going on, which added a playful, upbeat energy to the whole space. We ordered 6 onigiri: spicy salmon x2, spicy tuna, kbbq, pork belly, and honey walnut shrimp. Once again, we got our food within 5 minutes, which is crazy impressive, especially so close to closing. The quality and speed? Still top-notch. Spicy salmon is still my favorite. It has that fresh, cooked salmon feel and the filling is generous--overflowing in the best way. The spicy tuna is definitely canned tuna, so expect that familiar taste. That said, it was delicious and actually spicier than the salmon--more of a bold, seasoned kick. Pork belly was still a winner. Super filling with lots of pork belly. My girlfriend says this one's her favorite--she also liked that the tuna had more of a mayo flavor compared to the salmon. The kbbq (bulgogi) one was kind of neutral for us. We love bulgogi, rice, and seaweed, so we still enjoyed it, but it didn't stand out flavor-wise compared to the others. The honey walnut shrimp was a tasty shrimp tempura, but the filling was noticeably less. It took a while to hit any shrimp, and the tempura-to-shrimp ratio leaned heavily on the batter. Still good, just not as balanced as the others. This was our second time here and we're both still fans. The consistency in quality and speed, even late at night, is seriously impressive. If they keep this up, we'll definitely be back again and again. Pro tip: go for the spicy salmon or spicy tuna if you want flavor and generous filling. Pork belly's a close second (or first, if you're my girlfriend). Such a great casual bite spot--still highly recommend! read more

Flavors are solid as always. My go to is the spicy mentaiko. Overflowing with filling and flavor. My only complaint is lack of attentiveness when it comes to online orders. I gave 5 minutes after my allocated time before asking for my order. read more

pretty quick service, and you order through a kiosk. walked around till our food was ready. It's located inside rodeo 39, so there's plenty of seating available. the wrapper has the name of which onigiri that you ordered. I highly recommend eating it right away/fresh! - pork belly - kbbq - honey shrimp read more

Tenori - pork belly, kbbq, honey shrimp - Japanese Near Me - Stanton, California

I like them all, although it's a bit 'hit or miss' with the flavors of the fillings. My go to Tenori spot, every so often, My favorite is the 3 for $11 deal, albeit I usually can only finish 2/3, super filling! Food: 4/5 Service: hit or miss, I've only seen girls working here... hmm, and they're mostly quiet. The most I've heard the girls say are "If you have my questions, let me know" or "Your order will be right out." Not much customer interaction, anyway, 3/5 Ambiance: 4/5 there's not much to it; the dining area shares space with the rest of Rodeo 39. Grab a seat anywhere you like. read more

Tenori - Japanese Near Me - Stanton, California

Excellent! Really loved this place. Easy to order and great for food on the go. The selections are straight forward and not complicated. Opted for the 3 pack. Tried several flavors and all were good. Held up well for traveling and really great for a little snack later in the day. Service was friendly. It's located right next to bearded tang brewery on the corner easily visible. Communal seating is right in front of this space. Clean and plenty of napkins. Packaged in a sort of French fry tray. Not sure if they have to go containers but we managed. I would visit again the flavors and taste was classic and comforting. read more

I went to tenor when I was craving onigiri and I was not disappointed. I will say that the spicy tuna and salmon did taste very similar especially because they were cooked and had the same seasoning, I would recommend just ordering either or. The KBBQ was pretty good, a sweet and tender beef paired well with the rice like eating a beef bowl. The best onigiri by far has to be the pork belly. It was juicy and chunky with a sweet and deep umami flavor. Service was pretty fast and the place was spacious when I went at night read more

Tenori - Pork Belly, spicy tuna, spicy salmon, kbbq - Japanese Near Me - Stanton, California

this is my favorite onigiri. I love the seaweed, texture of the rice, the filling and the furikake topping. I don't really care for any of the other fillings besides the pork belly. read more

Tenori - Japanese Near Me - Stanton, California

The picture for this place came up in the photos when i was trying to figure out what was available inside Rodeo 39 and i knew we were meant to be. The girl at the counter was very nice and was available if i had questions. They have order pads so i clicked away and i chose the trio - salmon, tuna, and pork belly. Im obsessed with onigiri and i was NOT disappointed. It is a generous portion of filling and a good rice balance. The furikake topping added a nice saltiness. You could get spicy mayo or eel sauce on the side & i got spicy mayo. Good seating nearby and cute wall decor. This place is far from me but i will make an effort because it was definitely love at first bite!! read more

Tenori - Trio - Japanese Near Me - Stanton, California

My go-to when I crave onigiri. Hits the spot every time. I'm able to eat 3 and be full. Their flavors include pork belly, spicy tuna, tuna with mayo, mentai, spicy salmon, kbbq, honey walnut shrimp, and spam. You save $1 when you order 3. read more

Tenori - Japanese Near Me - Stanton, California

TL;DR - onigiri is kinda overrated, basic & quick. came here with my mom & the pork belly onigiri had way too much rice, idk i've definitely had better. i was compelled by the signage and modern design, but was kinda disappointed. the staff is pretty quiet, not much to say. i wouldn't really recommend, it's nothing special & the pricing is fine. read more

Always a stop for us when at Rodeo. Spicy salmon, KBBQ, and more. We always get more than we can eat here so we can take some home. read more

Tenori - Japanese Near Me - Stanton, California

What a cute place. This place is inside rodeo 39 and always has a line, but it moves pretty fast. You now order off a huge iPad and self check out when you're done. There one person working the front to call out orders as soon as it spits out the kitchen. There is a sign with an estimated wait time for food. I can't say I've ever waiting more than 10 minutes for my order. I recommend the honey walnut, spicy tuna, KBBQ, pork belly, and tuna Mayo. They have a deal of three item for $11 in my opinion 3-4 is enough for one person. The sizes are pretty decent and the amount of filling to rice is a good ratio. Parking can be a challenge when it gets busy and you might have to circle around a few times before scoring something but definitely worth a try if you're in the area. read more

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Great food, great service. Loved the feel of the entire place. Nothing to complain about. Reasonably priced food and drinks

I've gone here twice and every time it's been amazing! I got the 3 for $11, which is a good enough deal because you can get full off of those 3 very easily. I opted for the pork belly, the honey walnut shrimp, and the spam musubi. The pork belly was great for what it is, just wish it was more flavorful. The honey walnut shrimp is amazing, I love it but just wish there was a bit more shrimp in it because I love it so much. The spam musubi is great, and the sweet glaze they put in between adds the perfect balance to cut the saltiness. The shop is located right next the brewery, and there's plenty of seating all over the place, outdoor and indoor, so you won't have a problem finding tables. It just gets busy during peak hours and especially the weekend. Parking is kind of hard to find when it gets packed. read more

Tenori - top to bottom: spam musubi, pork belly, honey walnut shrimp - Japanese Near Me - Stanton, California