First time I had these rice balls (not at OniGuru), it was somewhere in Irvine, CA. I liked it. I'm glad they opened an OniGuru shop in Ladera Ranch, CA. I like all of the samples of rice balls and the truffle corn. I usually order take out and eat at home. The rice balls stuffings are packed tightly (need more stuffing though) and so tasty and filling. The truffle corn is also tasty with umami flavor. I use utensils (fork and spoon) instead of using my hand. When I get cravings for rice balls, this is the place to go. read more

I have had a delicious treat for the night and it filled me up like a full-course meal. The suchi are fulfilling dispute the size it does a great job filling once hunger. I recommend a bit of everything because it's possible to eat it all. The place is clean and the service is fast. read more

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Oniguru is nice spot for both onigiri and poke bowls. The service there is nice and it's has a nice and calm ambiance. I had both the onigiri and poke bowls, I thought the onigiri was a little bland in my opinion, but the poke bowl was really good. read more

Excellent quality ingredients. Generous portions. Reasonable prices. Very friendly and staff that enjoys what they do. Definitely making this a regular go to. read more

We had a pleasant experience at OniGuru. It was about a little over an hour before closing yet the server was very sweet and helpful. She brought our food out to us in a timely manner. The location itself was easy to find and had lots of accessible parking. There was a good amount of seating and a gender neutral bathroom. And there was music playing, some board games, and the place was very clean. The food was great; the onigiri had a solid amount of filling and the rice was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The poke bowl customizations were great and also a solid grab. The prices were affordable and I recommend coming here for a quick bite with a good amount of variety. The drinks were a but underwhelming, and could definitely use some more of the flavor that they said they were (I.e. lychee, lavender). I would definitely come back again to give their drinks a second chance. There aren't too many good onigiri options elsewhere and their midnight closing time on Friday and Sunday has been very convenient. read more

OniGuru - Bottom Left: Teriyaki Salmon Onigiri, Korean BBQ Beef Onigiri, Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Onigiri, and Crab Salad Onigiri. - Japanese Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

A lil pricey for rice balls, but it was good to give them a try. They have a few high top tables inside, which can accommodate up to 10 people, but it seemed like they were pretty popular for takeout. After ordering, it does take a bit of time to prep. I think we waited about 30 minutes for our food to arrive. We tried a little bit of everything with an order of the Quartet ($16.59): - 2x KBBQ Prime Beef; $5.49 a la carte - 1x Teriyaki Salmon; $5.49 a la carte - 1x Tuna Mayo; $4.99 a la carte The rice ball size is pretty big and seasoned with furikake seasoning, but they aren't packed very well. After the first bite, the onigiri will fall apart, so keep a spoon handy. Beef and tuna were good, but the salmon teriyaki fell flat. 1) why is the salmon teriyaki so saucy 2) husband kept saying it was chicken teriyaki lol When I think of poke, I think of the protein, sauce and toppings all mixed together before setting on base. However, everything was assembled as layers and they were a bit heavy handed on sauce. The bottom of my bowl felt a lil soupy, so I'd opt to get sauce on the side next time. This was my order for a 3-protein poke bowl ($14.99): - Base: Brown Rice & Salad - Protein: 2x salmon and 1x hawaiian salmon - Sauce: Ponzu, Spicy Mayo and House (you can choose up to 3) - Toppings: cucumber, masago, seaweed, pickled jalapeno, cherry tomatoes (you can choose 5) - Crunchies: furikake and nori Overall, it was nice to check it out, but it won't be our first choice for this type of cuisine. read more

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So stoked for an onigiri place in south county. Kid friendly and cooked fish in generous portions. I tell my kids this is like the perfect Asian sandwich - rice, sea vegetable (seaweed) and fish (they have meat options too). Easy to eat - it's wrapped in a triangle like a sandwich and easy to pack. We also had the shrimp bowl, salmon bowl and tuna bowl. All delicious. My son wanted to come back and we got the Korean bbq bowl too Lastly bonus for the store taking online orders, responding to texts, and being very kind when I was lost and couldn't find the place and had to come back the next day to get my food. They were so gracious about the whole thing. Plus they are next to Oslo Coffee, which is another great spot so all the more reason to go there. Plenty of free parking too, and they're open late unlike so many places nearby. read more

Saw this place listed number one on my recommended list. Ended up taking a night drive with my wife from 15 minutes down the road wanting to try this place out. Initially came for the onigiri because why not? But came in for a classic poke bowl, can't go wrong with it. This place is called ONIGURU after all, so don't forget to get a side or onigiri. Love the play on wordsand love the atmosphere. The food was delicious and the service was great. In the picture: Left: Poke Bowl (S) Double Spicy Tuna and Hawaiian Salmon with masago, crab meat, fried onions, and seaweed flakes. House Sauce, Ponzu, Spicy Mayo Right: Poke Bowl (S) Spicy Tuna, Hawaiian Tuna, Hawaiian Salmon with masago, scallions, fried onions, seaweed flakes, sesame seeds, chili flakes. Spicy Mayo, House, Teriyaki, Sesame Oil Definitely willing to come back for multiple orders of onigiri read more

OniGuru - Poke Bowl (S) - Japanese Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

This is the best Poke spot from Ladera to Irvine. HANDS DOWN. The food is so fresh, the Hawaiian salmon was delicious. The owner is so awesome. But the food. High quality. Super yummmy. Loved it and making this the usual rotation poke spot. read more

OniGuru - Hawaiian Salmon HIGHLY RECOMMEND - Japanese Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

First time we tried Oniguru and my daughter Loved it. We ordered quartet with beef, tuna, salmon and shrimp and the boba milk tea. Thank you. Will recommend to friends. read more

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Friendly great service and so good !!we got the onigiri and they are delicious!! They are all yummy read more

OniGuru - Crab , Shrimp Onigiriand Tuna Mayo Onigiri - Japanese Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

OniGuru, as the name would imply, sells Japanese onigiri as well as rice bowls and poke. However, I was primarily interested in the onigiri, as we don't have many options in this side of OC. My sister and I both tried the tuna mayo, KBBQ, crab salad, and teriyaki salmon. Tuna Mayo (2.5/5) was decent, but a little disappointing. I was excited to try this flavor, since it was my favorite during my trip to Japan. I think that there wasn't enough mayo and the tuna didn't taste as fresh. KBBQ (3/5) was about what I expected. Good, but I probably would not order it regularly. Crab salad and teriyaki salmon (4/5) were the best flavors, in my opinion. I gobbled these two for brunch. They were creamy, and full of flavor. I love onigiri and I'm so happy that we finally have an onigiri place in south OC. With a few tweaks, I think that this can easily be part of my regular food rotation whenever I'm in town. read more

OniGuru - Japanese Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

We had the Poke bowl and Onigiri Trio. Highly recommend it. Rice was perfectly cooked and the flavors of the toppings blended well.

Great service and delicious rice balls. I've wanted a good place in South County and this place is wonderful. The rice is fluffy, plenty of meat, delicious flavors and seasoning/ furikake on the outside. LOVE! read more

With there not being a lot of onigiri spots in my area, I hopped right at the chance to enjoy this restaurant and I'm glad I did! The rice was warm and fluffy, and fish and the beef tasted fresh. Not to mention, the staff was very friendly! If I'm ever in the area of Mission Viejo I will definitely be returning! read more

I highly recommend the food here it was soooo good!! Zeynep was great and very helpful read more

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Oniguru is hands down one of my favorite finds! The food is incredibly fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every bite feels thoughtfully prepared--especially the onigiri, which is next-level delicious. But what really made my visit special was Zeynep. From the moment I walked in, she welcomed me with warmth and genuine care. Her energy, attention to detail, and clear passion for hospitality made the entire experience feel personal and memorable. Zeynep is the kind of person who turns a great meal into an unforgettable visit. I'll absolutely be coming back--partly for the amazing food, but just as much to see her again. Oniguru is lucky to have her! read more

OniGuru - So happy to be here - Japanese Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

Very tasty polo bowls and onigiri, lots Of options, have enjoyed them all. Nice to have a local Poki spot in Ladera. read more

The food is always fresh and the staff is very friendly! They have the tastiest poke, and toppings, compared to the others in the area. Their rolls are packed with tuna - so you get the most of your money. Always clean inside - try it out!! read more

Got this as a take-out. Was excited to try an onigiri store in South OC. Unfortunately, do not think it was worth it at all. We got the: - Oniguru Rice Ball Quartet (3/5): We got salmon, crab, vegan, and tuna. Nothing memorable at all... everything was so "mid." Ratios of filling to rice.. seemed like there was a lot more rice. - Shrimp Oniguru Rice Bowl (2/5): Shrimp are so small. Together with the rice, everything tasted even more bland than it was. I think there was also sauce in there somewhere? But seriously disappointing. - Spicy Garlic Corn (5/5): Luckily, literally cannot mess up corn. It was spicy, and garlic-y. The best part of the meal. Wanted to like this place, but was really let down. read more

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10/10 one of the best ongiris I have had outside of Japan. The rice is perfectly fluffy and deliciously seasoned. We tried the beef, salmon and the tuna and one was more delicious than the other. My favorites are the tuna and the salmon. The place is also nicely decorated and in one of the most charming areas of South OC. Great and friendly and quick service as well. read more

One of the few places open late in the area which I really appreciate. Had the Onigiri quartet. Due to smaller size ended up getting 2 orders. Tried the salmon and kbbq. Salmon had better flavor since kbbq was very bland. But tbh both were just ok in terms of taste and consistency. Rice ball didnt hold up well and wish it was stickier or toasted. Overall for the price its a bit lacking. But service was friendly and offered indoor seating. 3 stars. read more

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This place is such a little gem! This is my daughter's favorite place and she would eat here everyday if she could! Such amazing service and food. Highly recommend! read more

Everything was great! And fresh. Love the lady too great customer service. Will comeback again

Onigiri were extremely delicious! Happy to find healthy, delicious, clean place with nice personnel. Will definitely come back! Highly recommend! read more

OniGuru - Onigiri - Japanese Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

First timer and food was really good, especially KoreanBBQ Beef Rice Bowl. Will definitely be back.

So delicious!!! The lady owner is so sweet and great quality food. Ambiance is so nice super duper clean and fun vibes. read more

OniGuru - Poke bowl - Japanese Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

I came to this place for lunch. The hours on yelp say they open at 11:30am, but the employee opened at 11:40am. Not a huge deal, but unfortunately what really got to me was the fact that the rice was not cooked yet. It was only after ordering and paying did the employee tell me it would finish cooking in about 15 minutes. This place is a onigiri/poke stop, I'm shocked the rice isn't ready at opening . It took 40min to get my food. That's almost my entire lunch break. And somehow??? Two people that came after me that also ordered poke bowls got their food before me. The place is clean, interior is cute. The food is good, but the inconvenience ordering at opening makes me not want to come back. They offered to give me a free dessert or drink, but I am staying away from extra sugar for health reasons, so I didn't accept. The employee offered 2 free onigiri for the inconvenience, which I accepted. It's the reason I gave an extra star. All in all, I can't recommend you come to this place until an hour after it opens! read more

OniGuru - Food and outside - Japanese Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

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The flavors were good here but they had one fatal flaw. They did not add enough water to the rice. I ordered four onigiri. Beef, shrimp, tuna, and Salmon. They all fell apart after first bite. I'll give them another shot since they are near my house. I hope they fix their water rice ratio. read more

The food is delicious and the service is superb! Thanks so much, we will definitely be back! read more

The food is super tasty! Not only the poké bowls (which have great topping options), but the onigiri, which has an amazing filling to rice ratio. Their boba also comes with a sweetness option, which is nice for us who prefer it less sweet. The store is very clean and has nice decor. My only complaint is that it can be a little stuffy temperature-wise (presumably from the refrigeration), but it isn't a deal breaker at all, especially since there's outdoor seating. ​ The owner (who served us) is very kind! ​She's done a great job creating the store. I will definitely be coming back, whether for a little snack/drink or another meal. read more

Great food, the poke serving portions were beyond my liking! 5/5 stars. Not that expensive for a poke bowl too.

Great lil onigiri spot in unsuspecting Ladera community! Great rice balls and great service! Two thumbs way up!!! read more

Amazing service here and amazing healthy options :) so happy to have a poke place near Mission Viejo

I hope this place can get a lot of customers to keep them up and running because not many onigiri places as it is. The service was great the lady even brought the onigiri outside to us and was very friendly. The restaurant itself is neatly kept but kind of quiet and dark. My wife and I had two orders of the teriyaki salmon, tuna mayo, and crab salad. They were all pretty good, not the best I've had but it will fill any cravings for onigiri in the area. My favorite was the tuna mayo. Visit the restaurant if you are in the area! read more

OniGuru - Tuna mayo, Crab Onigiri, Salmon Onigiri - Japanese Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

Super fresh onigiri! Located inside Steel Craft beer garden, its tucked in a corner on the left hand side, next to some stairs. They have fresh onigiris made to order. Ive tried the teriyaki salmon, tuna mayo, abd the kbbq prime beef. My favorite is the classic tuna mayo onigiri. The service here is always great, very nice people. I love having a onigiri place near my work, its a convenient lunch! read more

Amazing food and service every time. One of my favorite spots for a fresh and quick meal

I love the restaurant, it is so easy to order quick and it tastes outstanding. I say it is one of the best Poké boles I've ever had.

No one greets you when you enter but the kiosk was pretty easy to use. It reminded us of the remote cashiers we've been seeing on the news. We got our food soon after and the server / chef greets you and they were very nice! I thought the onigiris were decent. My husband enjoyed the beef and spicy tuna, I got the shrimp and I was expecting a shrimp tempura but it was tiny little shrimps. Either way they were good! This is a good place for a quick snack but I was full after two onigiris. It was a clean place and it wasn't busy at all. Easy parking too! read more

OniGuru - Korean BBQ Beef Onigiri and Salmon Onigiri - Japanese Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

If I could give no stars, I would. We placed an order in the kiosk. Waited for our order. 15 minutes passed and no one made anything. The employee stated no order came through. We showed bank statements and still refused to make our order because "it did not come through on their side. " THIS IS STEALING. read more

OniGuru - Bank statement of order - Japanese Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California