Opted to get the trio to try their salmon, beef, and shrimp onigiri. Overall all were decent, but the ratio of rice to filling felt like 3:1 which i guess it's a given for onigiri. The beef was thinly sliced tender and flavorful. The shrimp was tiny shrimps and a bit too much mayo. read more

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

Salmon Onigiri - Fresh Salmon, Teriyaki Sauce, Sesame Oil Japanese Mayo, Ricebunn House Sauce - 10/10 KBBQ Beef Onigiri - Beef, Onion, Sesame Oil, Soy Saice, Ricebunn House Sauce - 8/10 Both were pretty good, but the Salmon was ! Definitely worth trying! read more

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

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

It's part of the food court, good for late night snack. Decent size, but if you're into Japanese rice nigiri, it's not that authentic. The portion is good, but it's just white rice with stuffing. read more

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I've been in LA for over 10 years, and my family rarely visits. Imagine my surprise when my niece texts to say "I'm in Newport for the night!" on one of my busiest days in my Burbank office. By the time I finally got to Newport Beach, it was 850 and almost every restaurant in town was closed. We found Ricebunn, and figured it was more about catching up than food anyway. YALL. THIS FOOD. THESE FLAVORS. THE SERRRRVICE!!! I absolutely have found my new go to onigiri spot. 11/10 -- thanks for a great meal and casual but safe and clean atmosphere. read more

My boyfriend and I came here for a late night snack and I ordered the vegan onigiri while he ordered two seafood onigiris. I have sensitivities to seafood so I mentioned this to the owner since it was packed together. He was SO nice about it, kept apologizing even when he didn't need to. He ended up remaking it, and even gave me an extra one! Thank you to ricebunn for the smooth experience, I'll definitely be coming back!! read more

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

Pretty good but you order yourself on a screen. And THEY CHARGE A CONVENIENCE FEE AND A PROCESSING FEE. is this a joke? I'm the one working a computer to send the order to the kitchen and i have to pay extra?! Be better than this! 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

Ricebunn is located in the Trade food hall in Irvine. They specialize in onigiris, or rice balls, but they also have some plate entrée options. Parking in this plaza during lunch time can be a mess, so I recommend coming a little early to beat the lunch rush. Sad to say the Trade food hall does not have many great options, so this was more of a settled decision since we were already there. I usually don't like such a heavy carb meal, especially during lunch when we still have to get back to work and be productive. I ordered their Onigiri Trio ($13) where you can pick the flavors of onigiri you like to mix and match and try a good variety. I went with the KBBQ Beef, Tuna Mayo, and upon recommendation of the friendly helpful cashier the Salmon. You can make any of your rice balls spicy, so I asked for the spices on the side. The nice cashier also threw in a complimentary lemonade. It was much appreciated. The food was prepared in a reasonable amount of time. These rice balls were artistically crafted, and unlike the standard ones, they had a generous amount of filling on the inside AND on top. Yum! Really good deal for lunch and I feel like it was well executed. For all the onigiri lovers, this spot is for you. I don't love the high carb/rice ratio but that's a personal problem so I'm not holding it against the business. read more

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Quartet Onigiri (approx $16) is a decent deal which allowed us to try tuna, shrimp, salmon, and KBQQ. Spicy sauce is really good (tastes like spicy mayo) and you can ask to get it on the side. - Salmon: so freaking delish! Cooked with miso. I would get multiple in a heartbeat. - Tuna: tasted like regular ol' tuna- nothing to write home about - KBBQ: finger licking good. So much that we were fighting over it. - Shrimp: a disappointing mush. Small pieces of mushy shrimp with a mayo that did the opposite of pleasing the senses. - cucumber salad: has a surprising kick but not my favorite. Still enjoyed the refreshing dish even though the sauce is not my cup of tea -large parking lot shared with other food businesses in the plaza - located in an outdoor food hall with amazing ambiance and nice bathrooms - they also sell Kokonut! The server was really friendly and nice. Told us crab was imitation crab so that we wouldn't be disappointed. TLDR: Would definitely get the quartet again with only KBBQ & Salmon - so scrumptious! read more

Ricebunn - Quartet (left to right): shrimp, tuna, salmon, KBBQ Funnily enough, also in order of least to best tasting - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Very good rice balls. The service was great, and the overall setting is nice. It's located in a shaded courtyard and the person behind the counter, Eren, has great customer service skills. Highly recommend. read more

Ricebunn - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

The place is like in a food court place and we order Onigiri rice ball (3) Salmon, Tuna mayo and KBBq beef. They made it fresh wtaste very good. The lady who helped us so nice, kind and very helpful. read more

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Craving a rice dish so went to give them a try, open late which is nice. After trying i would say that it's more quantity over quality if that is what you like, they are pretty big onigiris but the flavor and texture are a little lacking. That could be because I came late at night and the proteins were getting stale? The crab most disappointing for me and the server said that it was the most popular, but it was all just imitation crab with some mayo. The fish and bbq beef tasted like mush. read more

Incredibly delicious onigiris! The rice is perfectly cooked and the spicy tuna, salmon, spicy salmon, and the Korean BBQ were all juicy and perfectly flavored. We got the quartet which is quite reasonably priced too. The puddings look so good very excited to try them next time read more

They were late on my order 4 out of the 5 times I've stopped by. The rice was very wet and soft even though I arrived on time. The workers cannot understand you and give you the wrong order. read more

Was super excited to try this place. We ordered the Origini Quarter that comes with 4. To my surprise they advertised with the protein but when it was time to pay, they charged extra for protein. Not enough seaweed to grab, and the rice falls apart. The taste is good but definitely not an authentic Japanese origini. Also Japanese cucumber salad, nothing like the picture. Way too much vinegar and no cilantro as the picture on the menu shows with cilantro. read more

Ricebunn - Japanese Cucumber Salad - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Came on a Sunday and it was super quiet. One of the workers, Min, provided excellent service! Thank you again, Min! We ordered the 4 onigiris (KBBQ Beef, Salmon, Spicy Tuna, Shrimp), they were decent sized.They were easily distinguishable because they were topped with the filling, which was a plus. Personally, I enjoyed the Spicy Tuna & Salmon. The shrimp was interesting, tasted like Alfredo sauce was on top, which I was not used to. KBBQ Beef felt a little dry and could use a little bit more sauce. Overall, great choice and would go here again when we are craving some onigiri read more

Ricebunn - Top Row: KBBQ Beef Onigiri, Salmon Onigiri, Shrimp Onigiri Bottom Row: Spicy Tuna Mayo Onigiri - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Onigiri is always an easy, crowd pleasing snack, and my daughter really loved them here! I thought they were a little overseasoned with furikake, and there wasn't enough meat inside our three KBBQ onigiris, but she loved them. My husband also ordered the Kokonut (coconut jelly), which we have tried from their Skypark Cir. Location and knew it would be fresh tasting and delicious, and it did not disappoint! It was lightly sweet, soft, and just right. Overall, it was good, but maybe we would try a different onigiri flavor. read more

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The portion of this is not as equal as I came before. I guess it depends on who is making it. The 2 other times I came here, the guy with the glasses was the one making my order and it was perfectly portioned. Today, it was a lady who made my order and its good, but the portion is not perfect. It is too much rice and less of the food. read more

Ricebunn - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

I was craving for onigiri and stumbled upon this place when looking at Yelp. I decided to order the trio and got kbbq beef, salmon and tuna mayo. I had to order it to go since it was lunch time and it was packed. Food: + Salmon Onigiri: This was my favorite out of the three. The salmon was very flavorful and the protein to rice ratio was fair! However, my only complain was, it did fall apart when I picked it up. +Kbbq Beef Onigiri: The kbbq was very yummy. The beef was very tender and paired well with the rice. +Tuna Mayo: It wasn't bad but it didn't give any wow factor for me. It was a bit bland for my liking. Good luck finding parking during lunch. It was very busy and took a while to find a spot. read more

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

First time having onigiri. I had the crab first and it was my favorite! Loved the spice and it was served warm. I also tried kbbq and salmon. Definitely will come back when I want one for a snack for ~$5. And to try the edamame and cucumber salad. 3 was plenty for a lunch as the rice is very filling and the toppings are throughout the onigiri. Guy at front super friendly and helpful! read more

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Unfortunately the time I went to try, I was not impressed for several reasons. The rice was overcooked making the onigiri very sticky and mushy. Out of the 4 fillings chosen, only 1 was decent the rest low quality. The good one is salmon! It was a chunk of salmon, tender and flaky cooked well. Not just canned salmon which was a plus. However, it's not worth the extra cost (.50) to get it spicy as it's just a dollop of sriracha on top of the rice. Crab was so disappointing it's stuffed with imitation crab with lots of mayonnaise I was expecting real crab since that's what's listed on the menu. Tuna mayo was canned tuna blended like a paste. Presentation wise, not appealing to see a huge clump on top of my onigiri. It was too salty for my own taste & the mushy rice didn't compliment the tuna spread. Vegan option was not appetizing, I wouldn't recommend. The filling looks like canned assorted veggies mixed with too much mayonnaise/cream. Of the veggies, I could make out peas, corn and carrots, the rest were miscellaneous/obscured by the amount of cream coated on it. The color of carrots and peas are drained out and dull I don't believe them to be fresh. read more

Ricebunn - Vegan Onigiri (left), Tuna (bottom right), Spicy salmon (middle right), Crab (upper right) - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Honestly it is only ok - quite pricy for what it is so I recommend you get the combo. The chili sauce was pretty unnecessary a less chunky sauce with the same kick would have been tastier and more aesthetically pleasing. It's sweetened and seasoned fine though nothing spectacular - kiosk does incur a service charge. read more

My boyfriend and I decided to grab a quick snack at Ricebunn while we were waiting for our dinner inside the food hall. I usually gravitate towards tuna onigiris because they're my favorite and Ricebunn did not disappoint~ It is a bit pricey for how small it is, but it's totally worth. I liked how soft the rice was and the amount of tuna they put in it. I thought the tuna was just only on top, but nope there's a huge amount inside the onigiri as well once you bite into it. The ratio is perfect compared to how other onigiris are where there's so much rice not so much protein. I thought the furikake seasoning also helped enhanced the flavors too. Overall, we both would def come back to try their other items for dinner. I'm literally craving it as I'm writing this review. I just wish I lived closer to come more often. read more

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

Located inside a food court, ordering is quick and easy. Staff, Eren, helped us out with our order. Ambiance is very casual and easy-going. Food is as good as it looks. Price is reasonable for the portion. Will return again! read more

The guy at the cashier was nice. He answered our questions. Didn't look like he hated his job which is always good. When I looked at the display of the onigiri, I noticed the size of the onigiri. It was pretty small, probably the size of palm. I have small hands too! Each one was almost 5 dollars. It looked appetizing and so I was hoping that it was super good. Honestly I've tried a few onigiris. It wasn't that great. My friend bought their corn and cucumber salad. They both came in these containers restaurants usually use for sauce. She paid almost 5 bucks for those as well. She said the corn tasted like it was from a can. The quality of food wasn't great. The area outside was really nice though. It was part of a food court type of spot. The vibe is ice outside, and there is shade so you're not in the sun. I probably won't ever come back here. The quality of the food isn't great, and it's over priced for the size. read more

Ricebunn - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Very expensive for cheap food. I wasn't super hungry so I thought it would be nice try this place out. I ordered 1 salmon bun and truffle corn. My total came out right below $12 bucks. What a rip off. The corn was definitely from a can and was only 2 tablespoons worth that I paid like 5 dollars for. The salmon bun was mostly rice and not worth it. They're are way too many places nearby where my money can go a lot further. read more

Ricebunn - The can corn they charged 5 bucks for - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

I have been to ricebunn many times and I always had a wonderful experience. Food is good and portions are perdect. Aaron is super kind and attentive, thank you! Will 100% come back! read more

They charge $1 service fee and 25 cents convenience fee to order on the kiosk. Are you kidding? Nice Burger and Presotea (both next to riceblah and take orders via kiosk) don't have these bogus charges. read more

Ricebunn - greedy fees - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

My kids love this place. It is very convenient and very delicious. Please consider this the next time you are close to the airport Also Eren was great! read more

1. The onigiri were deliciously flavorful! My favorite was the kbbq one! 2. The spot has fun vibes as it is located with other popular food spots in a foodcourt! 3. The staff was very friendly! Note: The parking gets very crowded at lunch, and you only get 90 mins! The food court also get very crowded so you will have to put in the effort to find seatings! Photo: KBBQ Beef Onigiri, Salmon Onigiri, and Shrimp Onigiri read more

Ricebunn - KBBQ Beef Onigiri, Salmon Onigiri, and Shrimp Onigiri (TikTok: @justandyvu) - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Eren was very helpful and made great recommendations. Recommend! But as a warning It's in small plaza with tight parking

Solid four star, I'd probably get it again place. I like a good rice ball and this place was good enough to get it again. Not enough to drive there without a purpose, but if I was in the area already I might stop by. The food came out pretty fast but the rice wasn't hard like it had been pre-made so that was good. We ordered the salmon, the tuna and the kbbq. All three were good but I'd probably pick the tuna if I had to pick one. Kind of like a tuna sandwich filling on top of a rice ball. Sounds weird but it was good. read more

Ricebunn - Salmon, kbbq and tuna - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

This relaxing food court hides some amazing onigiri. We ordered the triple and got the KBBQ, shrimp, and Crab. They were all good. The crab was next level, if I could buy the seasoning on the outside of them I would. Each one was huge and I ate way to many. I regret not getting the guys name who works there or id give him a shoutout to. Just an overall amazing experience. read more

Ricebunn - Trio of Crab Onigiri. - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

It was definitely nice seeing a place that's open 24/7 for something besides fast food. I was shocked to find a place that had onigiri so I had to try the place out. It's located in a food court which has all the seating area in the middle. You order at a kiosk when you get to the counter. I had to get the quarter since you get 4 different options. I had orders the tuna mayo, spicy tuna, Korean bbq beef, and shrimp. In my opinion the food was slightly below par but that's just my opinion. Being half Japanese and having onigiri from convenient stores during summer break was the norm for me and this was no where near what onigiri is like or tastes like. The mayo was too heavy and the tuna was like canned tuna. The Korean bbq beef tasted good, and the shrimp was the worst I believe. The shrimp smelled and I think it was too heavily covered in mayo. A lot of people may like this place as to them it's a new experience and that's awesome, but I will give a fair rating for the flavor and the best factor being a place to eat 24/7 in south OC. read more

Ricebunn - Tuna Mayo Onigiri, Spicy Tuna Mayo Onigiri, KBBQ Beef Onigiri and Shrimp Onigiri - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Amazing service and great hospitality. Very kind cashier and the food tastes good! The environment is also nice to sit in. Would recommend to everyone! read more

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

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Very delicious must try great service 100%recommend nice little dining haul great ambiance read more

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Love it here onigiri is delicious must try every flavor and the cucumber salad is amazing 10/10 must try read more

Ricebunn - yummy - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

New spot in the Trade food hall as of mid 2022. Parking is ridiculous, so good luck. Order at the register and wait. Communal seating shared between all the restaurants. No line when I went, yet still quoted 15-20 minutes when I placed my order. Ended up taking 30+ minutes to get my order, which is ridiculous. They also have an order status TV, which didn't seem to work at all. Not once was my name ever on the "Preparing" list or "Ready" list, yet somehow my order was finally ready after the long wait. I got a three item sampler. You get to pick between multiple offerings. I went with tuna, salmon, and Korean bbq beef. The latter was my favorite by far. The seasoning on the outside of their rice buns is really good. Served warm. Around $15 including tax and tip. Decent size for a lunch. read more

Ricebunn - Three item sampler - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California