Tony the owner is super kind and a very enthusiastic person. I was first in line and he played to game of rock paper scissors with me and I won! Love the yummy variation of rice and flavors and even the people in line were friendly so the environment was enjoyable. Tony gave us an umbrella to keep cool while we waited for them to open. Had to support this business and buy one of each! Super worth it and i hope success for them. read more

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Tony I believe is the owner. A young dude with a great personality. Also, cared for his costumers. It was getting sunny so he passed out umbrellas to people in line. The onigiri's were tasty and they didn't skimp out of the fillings. Plus the wasabi sauce is really good.. stand in line it's worth it. read more

Went about a week ago when they were doing the Kimchi, Spam, and Egg February special. I was 3rd in line when they opened in the afternoon. I got the crab as well as the special. Crab was good but the portion was smaller than expected, the size seemed larger on social media but maybe they changed their size recently. The February special was a little disappointing, the kimchi taste was bland and there was little spam included as well as few to no egg. Maybe I just ordered the wrong things. Update: Thank you Tony for the response, i really appreciate it. I believe I came with a friend on 2/21 just after 3pm when you opened back up for the afternoon. The sign posted for the Feb Special did not mention the change of spam to chicken and I don't keep up with the instagram account to see the announcement. We were not notified upon purchase that the change spam to chicken was made either, I don't believe it was Tony manning the cart. That may explain the bland taste since spam has quite a strong flavor and that's what I was expecting. The lack of egg was disappointing as well, the egg was one of the main ingredients mentioned on the poster and I guess I was just expecting it to be more of a "frontrunner" ingredient. Unfortunately I do not have pictures of the inside as I did not finish the onigiri and discarded it about halfway through. As for the size of the onigiris themselves, i guess i just expected them to be larger-than-normal onigiri sized, the people who reviewed on social media might've just had small hands haha but the size is pretty average. The crab onigiri itself was very good, i just expected it to be bigger. Thanks for the response! I hope this gives you more clarity on my experience read more

Pasadena is not really known for street vendors, but damn, the city should really be giving Tony a hero's welcome. I got to the post office once or twice a week, and noticed Onigiri Time popping up nearby. Ive tried the SPAM & BLUE CRAB and the onigiri is FANTASTIC. - All fresh ingredients - large portion - The seaweed wrap is fresh and crispy due to the onigiri tech wrap! - TRY THE SAUCE! Don't discard the sauce. It's a delicious creamy wasabi sauce Tony is also a fantastic human! Give Tony and Onigiri Time a shot! read more

So good, I forgot to take a photo until after I inhaled half of the blue crab onigiri! Jenny and Tony are the nicest, and running a great business! A perfect stop along a nice walk throughout Pasadena and delicious, STUFFED onigiri. Will definitely be supporting them anytime I see their pop up. read more

Onigiri Time - Blue crab onigiri and sweet wasabi sauce. YUM! - Street Vendors Near Me - Pasadena, California

Service was welcoming. I tried the Spam as they were sold out of everything but that and the corn and I felt like I needed the protein. It was so delicious. Nice size portion. Perfect for a lite lunch for me. It was a little messy to eat but I was alone so no worries there. Definitely going back! read more

My wife and I discovered this little gem this past Sunday. I normally shy away from food stands/carts. However Tony's setup is very inviting and so clean! We ordered the Blue Crab onigiri and took it to our car to eat. Thank goodness we didn't drive away because it was so delicious we just had to go back and get another. This time we tried the chicken. Also amazing. These onigiri are packed with goodness. Tony is very generous with how these are made and the flavor is above any other onigiri we've ever had. Considering the fact that each of these onigiri are almost a meal in itself, the prices for them are extremely reasonable and fair. Not to mention the flavor and quality of what you're getting. We can't wait to go back and get more. Tony is so genuinely friendly and has such good energy it'll be nice to say hi to him as well. Thank you Tony!! read more

Happened to run into Onigiri Time after going to Artisanal Goods by CAR! I just saw the reel yesterday and didn't realize they were so close! I had the blue crab and teriyaki chicken Onigiri. They were so good and delicious. Very filling as well! The sweet wasabi sauce was a good touch to the onigiri. We got two dollars off with their promotion deal today playing rock paper scissors and I won! read more

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Ok I'm so happy I was able to snag a couple! This is honestly a 10/10 onigiri! We rolled up to Tony's cart in Pasadena on Colorado and I grabbed a spam onigiri for myself and a teriyaki chicken one for my sister! Presentation 10/10 - Price 10/10 - Deliciousness- 100/10 - I was so happy eating that I forgot to take a picture of the actual food! I need to go back to try the Blue Crab one! read more

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The best onigiri ever! Highly recommend stopping by if youre in the area and its well worth the commute. The owners are amazing and service was so fast. The rice is fresh, texture is perfect, and flavor is well seasoned. Its the perfect grab and go onigri and I would come here every time if I could! Definitely recommend trying the blue crab or the spicy tuna mayo! read more

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One of the best onigiris I've ever had!! I had both the spam and blue crab....both sooo good. The cherry on top is the wasabi mayo sauce....the hint of spicy added so much flavor and I just....you have to try it for yourself!! WILL BE BACK SOON. read more

Tony you have out done yourself!! Your Onigiri is amazing and I hope you continue to serve the spicy tuna. How ever all of your food was delicious read more

Gigantic onigiris packed with flavor from the nicest guy, Tony! Onigiris are easy to open and Tony takes the time to walk you through how to enjoy them. I had timed my dentist appointment so I could be in the area to stop by and I'm so glad I did! read more

Onigiri from this cart, as well as its proprietor Tony are something special. The spam/kewpie mayo onigiri earned a thumbs up from my 6 year old who always said no thanks to onigiri of any kind...until today. The spam was cut up in tiny cubes that made it fun to eat/easy to share, and generous filling held up to the fluffy chunky rice. I didn't have to share the blue crab onigiri (yay) and it also was super yummy. I limit my carbs coz I'm old now waaaah, and I was very happy with my choice of carb allotment today as the rice had perfect texture and flavour, coupled with the seaweed kept crunchy until munchy time by its fancy wrapper. Crab filling was again generous and I think well worth the price, cos these onigiri are massive! And tasty with or without the wasabi sauce. Also appreciated was the packaging...the paper bag wrapped with a convenient carry string made walking with 2lbs of onigiri in one hand (we bought 2crab and 2spam) and holding my littles hand to cross the street easy and amazing. But, once opened to fetch a spam onigiri I couldn't replicate the magic that kept the paper bag/string/carry handle together and had to hold the bag from the bottom to get the rest of the onigiri safely home. The small paper boat plate at first confused me but ended up being helpful to catch falling tiny spam cubes while sharing with a 6 year old. Tony has genuine good people vibes, which radiates through the food, that one can taste and feel is made and served with loving kindness. Onigiri Time makes going to the ophthalmologist a block away something to look forward to...my little and I enjoyed our snackies in the shaded courtyard with tables and chairs in front of the building that houses Kaiser Vision Essentials, perfect spot to post up and munch if you don't wanna eat in your car or like my little can't wait till you get home. read more

Onigiri Time - blue crab + kewpie onigiri, spam + kewpie onigiri - Street Vendors Near Me - Pasadena, California

Everything is good and fresh! The sauce is perfection, wish I had bought two! Service with the greatest smile and energy! read more

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This is it folks!! Your one stop Onigiri shop. Truly a specialist in the craft. The food is so delicious, it's like the owner has some history in Michelin star level dining. Be sure to arrive early because they sell out quick. I'll be back at least twice a week! read more

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Great bites that fill you up. I tried the crab only and it's packed with flavor! Service was great, fast and friendly. Worth every bite for the drive. read more

Stopped by this onigiri cart and was seriously impressed. I tried the blue crab and spam onigiris, and both were delicious, fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The portions are definitely worth it too; these onigiris are much bigger than the ones you'd typically get in Japan, so you really feel like you're getting your money's worth. I also loved the design: the two different rices on each side were a cool touch, and the little crater at the top made it perfect for pouring in the light wasabi sauce. Overall, I'd recommend this spot. Tony is a great guy. Will definitely be back! read more

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I've stopped by twice now and loved every bite. The rice is perfectly cooked and well seasoned. I've tried the teriyaki chicken and the spam with kimchi so far, and I could easily eat both everyday. The paper bag with the string handle is cute and practical, a simple detail that makes this little stand feel thoughtful and well put together. I really hope Onigiri Time sees a lot of success because I'll definitely be back again and again. read more

Tony is a gem! You can tell this onigiri is made with a true love for food and community connection. The spicy tuna and sweet corn onigiri are absolutely delicious, with generous filling and perfectly seasoned rice every time. It's always a treat to stop by and say hello, the service is just as wonderful as the food. Can't wait to see this little cart take off :) read more

The onigiri and service were both spectacular. The size of the onigiri was HUGE and packed with filling. The wasabi mayo is so good. Every bite was perfect. Tony was also so nice and friendly. He made sure to chat with my friends while we waited and gave us umbrellas for the sun. The cart is so cute. I can't wait to go back. My goal is to try every single onigiri. read more

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Super delicious! Good customer service! I would definitely go back and get the blue crab and chicken teriyaki onigiris again

Super nice vendor who provides customers with umbrellas when they're standing in the sun. This leads customers to offer the umbrellas to each other, which right away establishes a great dynamic. The nigiri are super nice, too. Get there early. read more

Onigiri balls are absolutely addicting! My favorite is corn. Keeps me coming back! The sauce is awesome! Tony is so kind, very caring and he works so hard to please all his customers! His food cart is on Colorado near Catalina, so when it's a sunny day, love it that he offers a big umbrella to shade. So sweet! It may be a long line and wait sometimes but worth it! Can't wait for Eagle Rock location! read more

Delicious onigiri! So flavorful and satisfying. We tried the blue crab, teriyaki chicken, and their March special: spicy tuna. All were 10/10, but my top favorites were the blue crab and spicy tuna. I highly recommend this spot and would definitely come back. The onigiri are massive and super filling, every bite had the perfect rice-to-filling ratio. The wasabi sauce took the flavor to the next level. The owner, Tony, is also incredibly nice and welcoming. A must-visit when you're in Pasadena! We're excited to see what future monthly specials they come up with next. read more

Amazing food and great people! Would definitely and will bring friends. Don't be scared to stop by and try some Onigiri! read more

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We got the crab and chicken ones and they packed full. The two types of rice add a fun texture and the wasabi aioli was perfectly balanced. We will come back again! read more

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I was driving by and the cart grabbed my attention. I'm so glad we stopped. Food was great! The sauce paired well perfectly. We will definitely be going back. Highly suggest you stop by if you see the cart. read more

It was our first visit and it was well worth it! We ordered the chicken teriyaki and sweet corn with Vegenaise. Both were delicious so much that my daughter got back in line ordered the same two and added the spam with Kewpie Mayo. We will for sure be coming back for some more goodness! Thanks Tony! read more

Decided to stop by this new little cart that popped up - we caught Tony just as he was wrapping up and he offered a buy 1 get 1 50% deal since he still had some leftover stock, so we got a blue crab and spam. He was really friendly and explained how to use the wasabi cream sauce that comes with the onigiri. The prices are a little steep for onigiri - $10.99 for the crab and $8.99, for spam, but the taste is very good! There is about 2x the size of a normal onigiri and half of it is purple rice (which is quite pricey!) The rice itself is soft and bouncy - definitely freshly made. Personally I didn't use the cream sauce since it was a little too sweet for me, but the onigiri is very good without it. I'd love to see more top/sauce options like a ponzu or soy sauce egg, but for a cart that's just starting out, I think it's great already. Hope to see it grow and get more customers! read more

We saw this on IG and wanted to try it. The cost is a bit high for Onigiri but I do assure you that the taste and the amount will not disappoint you. The secret wasabi sauce brought the onigiri to a different level. I normally do not eat that much rice in one sitting, but the sauce made me want more. Good luck to you! I hope to see you grow and expand! read more

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Yummy. Great packaging. Very friendly customer service. Will be a repeat custy. Got blue crab, chicken, spam and tuna. Would love a spicy blue crab on the menu. read more

Premium onigiri, very good tasting. Got the blue crab and spam onigiri. Pleasantly surprised the onigiri were half purple rice too. Their wasabi cream sauce is quite nice too. Would come again to try the chicken teriyaki flavor which they were out of today. Tony was a very friendly guy, makes me want to support more. Price is a little steep for onigiri but the premium additions like the real blue crab meat, portion size, and purple rice, makes it just about worth it in my opinion. read more

Tony and Jenny were so nice and helpful. We were recommended the blue crab and spam and both did not fail. Most onigiri's are skimp on the ingredients, but these were filled and the ratio to rice was perfect. Our twins devoured each their own and definitely planning on coming back! read more

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The Blue crab is excellent! Great spot, very nice service. Sometimes a line, but it moves fast.

We came across them outside of the convention center today, the owners were so nice and the onigiris were amazing. They were hefty with two different kinds of rice and a generous amount of filling. We tried the blue crab, chicken, and spam all were very good. My favorite was the blue cra read more

Onigiri was amazing & the customer service was great! Will return! The wasabi sauce was delicious

Made the pilgrimage to Pasadena and was not disappointed. Bought 1 of each, because you gotta try all the flavors. Wish this was a full store, yet love the street food, and anything sold in front of a sneaker store has got to have character. In a world: delicious. 10 out of 10. They needs to sell the dank wasabi sauce in jars. Will be making a return visit soon0 read more

Really good onigiris! We got the corn onigiri and egg, kimchi, and spam onigiri. By the time we got there (1 or 2ish), they were mostly sold out! So come early if you want something specific. read more

10/10 onigiri!!!! I tried the one with sweet corn and it was flavorful and delicious. I loved pairing it with the creamy wasabi sauce. Owner is also kind and awesome to talk to. Definitely want to try out the other options next time read more