This place is quickly becoming the place that I will go out of my way to get a meal. This is basically a hole in the wall with a few tables, on the other end of the shopping complex as Sundance Natural Foods. One surprise is that the fish items I have had...the miso butter salmon and the tuna furikake featured COOKED fish, somehow I expected raw, but it is delicious either way. The grapefruit smoothie is my new bae. read more

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Price point and flavor are optimally matched. Just 2 onigiri are a perfect portion for lunch, or you can go for a lunch special - equally delicious and sized reasonably. Both the spicy pork and roasted garlic onigiri were great, but there was something special about the roasted garlic that made me float. We had a great experience here and will definitely be back! read more

Ume Grill Onigiri House - Spicy Pork Onigiri Roasted Garlic Onigiri - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Saw this on yelp and decided to check it out, I love onigiris very much probably like one of my top foods on my list. My family and I were staying in Portland for a couple of days and wanted to try this place out and I have to say this was a bit disappointing in our opinion. We ordered the furikake tuna and spicy pork onigiris and felt like overall the lack of the amount of protein was not quite there. These rice balls were pretty small and the amount of tuna and spicy pork we received was not there at all. In terms of flavor, the tuna felt like it was canned tuna and didn't taste fresh at all. The spicy pork was okay nothing too special and lacked a bit of flavor. The only thing that we found pretty good was the pickled cucumbers that was paired with the onigiris. The service was decent, the person seemed pretty avoidant when I had a couple of questions for him. read more

Ume Grill Onigiri House - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

My favorite take out in Eugene hands down. Large portion, fresh ingredients, good price. Miso salmon is the best dish.

The service was excellent and the wait time was reasonable. However, I noticed that the potstickers were store-bought from a bag. I had imagine that they were made fresh every day. It makes me wonder, what else on the menu did they take shortcuts. If I wanted frozen food cooked up, I could've done that at home. read more

I've tried every ume grill in Eugene and have never had a bad experience they all make awesome food but the onigiri house is pretty special. Their smoothies are awesome, some of the best I've had in Oregon and this is the only location I've seen them. The woman working the front is always in a good mood and impressively efficient at what she does (as someone who also works in food service I'm impressed). It does have less of a sit down restaurant vibe but I like the outdoor spot it's covered and very peaceful in Oregon rain, plus there's other shops around like Sundance or Quiktrip if you wanted it extra chips, drinks or anything. read more

My fiancé and I were on our way to another food place in this plaza when we saw the Ume Grill Onigiri House! Small place (it's kinda looks like a food stand, not a walk in restaurant) but There's a small sitting area (mayeb two tables) with a covering, I love how they hand so many different onigiri to choose from , and some work unique flavors. The workers were also such chill and nice guys. Though there wasn't a large amount of filling, each one tasted so yummy. My favorite was the spicy pork. Give this place a try if you're ever in Eugene! read more

Ume Grill Onigiri House - BBQ Pork Onigiri, Onion Sweet Potato Onigiri, Sesame Kimchee Onigiri, Spicy Pork Onigiri - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

When I first started buying meals here in 2019, I loved, loved it. The food was well prepared, presented and delicious. Over the last 3 to 4 years, the quality of the food has really deteriorated. The food flavor is not the same. I keep trying it again every once in a while hoping for improvement but I am consistently disappointed. I recently ordered the brussel sprouts which were overcooked, greasy and salty beyond belief. And to top it off, there was a a pebble-like thing in it that broke part of a tooth. I almost never write reviews, and I hate having to say such negative things about a restaurant of which I have such fond memories. I'm sorry Ume. What happened to you? FYI: my go to dishes were the teriyaki chicken plate, the miso salmon plate and the brussel sprouts. Can't comment on the other menu items. read more

I tried this place for the first time last night with my boyfriend, on a rainy night! Thankfully it has coverage and a few tables and benches for seating. I really enjoy onigiri and so we just ordered 2 onigiri to try: bbq pork and kimchi bacon. It was only $7 for both, so it wasn't bad at all. I will say, the concept of grilling the onigiri is definitely new for me as I am used to eating riceballs in that form, so this was out of the ordinary. Luckily my boyfriend asked for forks when we got our food, because if we didn't have those they definitely would've fallen apart had I eaten it with my hands like usual. The actual onigiri was good though, top was toasty due to the grilling and it was tasty. The bbq pork filling was not my 100% favorite but it was still good. Next time I'd probably do the tuna furikake. The kimchi bacon was alright, but I am not the biggest fan of kimchi! Definitely would go back to try other flavors, as well as the lunch specials which look great! read more

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My favorite dish! The miso tahini sauce is amazing. They always give you so much food- I always have left overs. read more

Ume Grill Onigiri House - Garlic Tofu Plate - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

I absolutely love this place! The customer service is great and super friendly. The price is budget friendly, and the overall look and taste is wonderful. read more

Ume Grill Onigiri House - Spicy pork plate. - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

I was here a couple weeks ago with my husband. We stumbled on it just by walking around. It's on the corner in this tiny strip mall with a convenience store. I've probably driven by it a hundred times and never noticed it. We stopped in for a bite to eat, really thankful they were open since the Coronavirus has shut half the town down. It's always a nice sight to see a business still open and functioning. I ordered a small plate of teriyaki chicken, and my husband ordered garlic pork, but the bigger size with the salad. My plate was chicken, rice, and pickles. My husband's had a salad, corn, beets, eggs, and possibly a few other veggies. My husband doesn't eat hard boiled eggs or beets. So he passed those off to me and ate the rest. We both thoroughly enjoyed our food. The small plate, I think it was labeled the student special, and not on the normal menu, was a perfect size for me. What stood out to me was how fresh everything was. I may also have a small obsession with their house-made pickles too. They were soooo good. A nice light relief from the chicken and rice. They aren't serving any drinks right now, instead they directed us to the market next door. Which has a nice selection and friendly employees. Plus a great spot to get out of the sun while waiting on my food. We found a picnic table in that parking lot to sit and eat in the shade. It was a relaxing place to enjoy our meal. Almost made me forget it was in a parking lot. Would I eat here again? Yes! I'm really glad I found this place and gave it a try. It is totally worth a return visit. I wish there was a location closer because this isn't an area of Eugene I go to often. But this restaurant is an excellent reason to visit that part of Eugene more often. I'll definitely go back. read more

The food here is amazing, service is fast and the staff are nice. The salmon plate is the best in my opinion. read more

Salads were great. Onigiri were great. Sauces and rice were good. The only downside was the chicken teriyaki. Not only did it not taste like teriyaki, it didn't taste like good chicken. Several of my group tried it and thought it was gross. But everything else we got was bangarang. An additional note: I am a huge snob when it comes to salmon. Usually if it's not sockeye, coho, or chinook I won't touch it. Now, I don't expect most places (including this one) to use the highest quality salmon--that stuff is expensive. I don't usually order it unless I'm going to a nice sit down restaurant, but I was intrigued and decided to order the miso salmon plate. I could tell the salmon wasn't sockeye, but I didn't care because they cooked it so well. I thought it was super tasty. To sum up, we will definitely be coming back. read more

They opened a new Ume location across from the hospital. I've been going to the food cart on 24th for a while, and I tried the skewer house on Pearl as well. Consistently good, fresh food at a reasonable price. Plates come with a big salad and a homemade sesame dressing. The new location has another vegetarian option: miso butter tofu. It's super delicious. A great spot for lunch. Note that seating in this location is limited to a few tables, so better for take-out when busy. read more

Bonus points for having onigiri and salad with the standard teriyaki chicken and rice. Hard to be a standout otherwise. The proteins have been good, wide variety, rice has been good but occasionally not quite right (old or undercooked). Nice folks serving customers, and fairly fast service with online ordering for takeout. read more

One of our most utilized spots for a great healthy weeknight takeout meal. The miso butter salmon plate is the way to go and one of their most consistently good menu items. My partner loves their chicken teriyaki and always gets extra teriyaki sauce on the side. The salad that comes with the plates is excellent and always features an egg and sliced almonds with a very satisfying tahini dressing. They are always friendly to our dog and sometimes give him a half boiled egg as a treat! Their onigiri are decent and are fried in butter and sprinkled with a seasoning mix at the end (you can ask for them to not be be fried in butter if you prefer). Their phone line is very spotty and it can be hard to get a hold of them to place a takeout order, so sometimes you need to go and wait for a bit in person. read more

I got the beef bulgogi plate and two onigiri (tuna & spicy pork). The flavor of the onigiri is good along with the filling itself. The rice in my opinion is not sticky enough. You should be able to eat onigiri with your hands but mine fell apart. Beef bulgogi was great and I enjoyed the greens that came with it. Both dishes had pickled cucumber slices that were fantastic and definitely made by this cart. read more

Ume Grill Onigiri House - Beef bulgogi plate - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Woah, get yourself to this little stand asap! Quick service and tasty eats! On our first visit, they were out of a few things--a good sign in my opinion. We tried the tofu plate and then the salmon plate and miso soup on the second trip. Such a wholesome balance of rice, veggies, and protein with a delicious sauce. Can't wait to try their other dishes! read more

The onigiri here is amazing. The miso glaze is perfect, with my favorite being the sweet potato onion. Staff are kind but occasionally stressed & they show it. The pot stickers are probably my favorite thing on the menu! read more

Ume Grill takes the cake for "Best Hidden Gem of Eugene" in my book, because this is HANDS-DOWN the best place to go. It's really a bummer that not many people know about it, because everyone is missing out. The service, the food, the price... 10/10 stars. It's all served out of a small food truck and there's only a little bit of space on their patio to eat, so I usually take everything to-go. The food starts at $2.50, so this place is great if you are a college student (it's a walkable distance to campus, too!) Everything tastes so fresh and flavorful; I always order the chicken teriyaki and onion sweet potato onigiri, and am taken aback every time I eat it because it's THAT good! If you're ever in the Eugene area, this is definitely one of those places that you have to check out. read more

Ume Grill Onigiri House - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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We started ordering from this little hut when they first opened. Their plates were the best deal in town, and even though they've ( understandably) raised their prices, they still make a solid chicken teriyaki plate. My husband likes the garlic tofu plate. I also often order the beef bulgogi and the miso salmon. Both are yummy, but pretty sweet, so I often ask for the sauce in the side for the salmon. It's fast food, Japanese-style, and our "go to" when busy and wanting something simple, good, and inexpensive. Most plates are under $10. The folks who work in this tiny cart are friendly and hard-working. Imagine when it's 90 degrees+, and they're grilling meat in there!! We love supporting them. Remember to tip! :) read more

Wow. What a disappointment. I go to Ume frequently but after my last few experiences, I decided I cannot go back. I watched the owner, Tall Asian Guy, thaw and wash meat with hot water then touched vegetables and handled cash without washing his hands. Disgusting. I've also heard the owner yell (basically abusing) his employees. I also heard him tell employees to take shots if alcohol and offered then cider and beers, who appear to be underage. He needs to be shut down and reported. read more

This is a great food truck! I have had their onigiri in a number of occasions. It's convenient, fast, and always well made. The roasted garlic onigiri might be my favourite but you can't go wrong with any of the choices on any day! It's great if you are vegan or gluten free as well! read more

This place was such a disappointment. Mainly because I truly love their skewer house. I got a teriyaki chicken plate to-go. It consists of salad with rice and chicken and a slice of orange. When I opened my box at home and had few bites, I knew already that I just wasted $9. The chicken was stale, looked expired and rubber like. There were pieces of bone still on the chicken. It looked like I got a day old stale food. It was so bad that I couldn't even eat the main dish, I just picked on some of the salad pieces. The cucumber on the salad looked rotten. It was really very very bad. I had to throw it out. read more

I've eaten at this food cart a couple times. Service is friendly and fast, and prices are reasonable. I've had the tuna and tofu bentos. The tofu was delicious, and the tuna was good, but more the consistency of tuna salad, which I wasn't expecting. Each bento was more than enough food for me, and came with a generous portion of sticky rice, half of a hard-boiled egg, piece of orange, and salad. It's just a really nice meal that's fresh and healthy. My only complaint is how the food is presented- everything is basically smushed together in a take-out box, so it's a little hard to eat, and I wish the items could be separated better. read more

Ume Grill Onigiri House - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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The place was slammed when I came in to order dinner, the crew was working their butts off. My order maybe took a few minutes longer than usual but they were gracious and the food was as delicious as always. read more

This is my neighborhood go to take out. Fresh and delish! I love the spicy poke special. I love the salad and toppings. It's my special treat and the staff is always so nice. Love love love you being down the street from my house. My kids love the t. Chicken bento and the potstickers. Miso soup is also yummy. It's worth the visit and enjoying a wonderful treat in yo mouth. read more

Yum! I assumed when I ordered that it would be all rice and meat, but I was wrong! I had the teriyaki chicken. There was a colorful salad included with a hard boiled egg and tangy dressing. Kind and employees and excellent food! read more

In my daily run between 6th st and south Eugene via Patterson/hilyard, there is simply nowhere convenient to park and get a fast coffee or fast lunch. I could deviate and drive down pearl or Willamette and there would be a few options, but the selection is slim on my regular route. I pulled off at Ume, a food truck where vanilla Jill's used to be. Service was super friendly and helpful. Ended up with the garlic pork bento. Simple and steamed fresh veggies, perfectly sticky rice, generous portion of yummy thin pork, edamame, half a hard boiled egg, and an orange slice. Felt like quite a deal for $6.00 + $1.00 extra for pork. Filled me up without feeling greasy and it made a wonderful lunch. Now, if only other quick, convenient and wonderful food and drink options would open up on that busy North to South run that'd be cool. read more

Ume Grill Onigiri House - Garlic pork bento, $7.00 - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

There are two places called Ume Grill. "Ume Grill Snack Bar" at the Amazon Pool, and "Ume Grill Onigiri House" food cart about two blocks north in the Humble Bagel parking lot. I'm not sure what their relationship is to each other, but I ate at the food cart yesterday. I got the kalbi plate (Korean style short ribs), a "baked egg" (which was actually a fried egg and delicious), and two types of onigiri (Japanese grilled riceball) - tuna furikake (tuna based rice seasoning) and kimchi sesame (Korean style spicy fermented cabbage with sesame). The short ribs were delicious, but seemed more like a one person portion rather than for two people as mentioned on the menu. Along with the short ribs were salad, small portion of grilled veggies, generous amount of rice (which was cooked perfectly), a container of toasted sliced almonds, and some yummy tahini dressing. The onigiri were excellent - much better than the ones at Meiji Izakaya. The were huge, generously filled, and grilled in miso butter. Probably the best onigiri I have ever had, including when I lived in Japan. The Japanese woman taking orders and cooking spoke really cute broken English. There was also a man in the back of the cart who I'm guessing was her husband. While the food was excellent, I think the plate meal was a little overpriced and the service was slow. I don't mind that it took so long since I think it was due to her putting so much attention into each dish she was preparing. read more

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We tried a few things and loved it! Everything was fresh and oh so yummy! We tried these ( can't remember the actual name) 1 with tuna, 1 with kimchi and bacon. 2nd one was our favorite. read more

Ume Grill Onigiri House - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Favorite food truck in town. Love this place. I at least go once a week. The miso butter salmon is heaven! Best onigiri in town by far!!! Guys are always friendly. Salad always fresh, fast, good prices: what's not to love? Yummmmmm! read more

I ordered food from here and the only thing I could get down was the skewer. You couldn't pay me to eat here again. Do yourself a favor, and don't come here unless you like wasting your money. read more

Stumbled upon this cute Onigiri stand ....I literally told the driver turn around and stop. It's a small stand ...with no eating space really. This review would've gotten 5 stars if it wasn't for the long wait. I ordered 6 Onigiri rice balls which took 30 plus minutes prob because there was 2 workers and 2 orders ahead of mine. The taste was really good however the rice ball were really flimsy and fell apart easily. I would recommend as the price was right. read more

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We got the teriyaki chicken plates and an Onigiri. Incredible food. I don't do yelp reviews, but this place deserves a shoutout. Great option for takeout and a night in. Cute, warm, and well decorated seating while waiting for food. Friendly staff. This place is now on our favorites radar. Well recommended. read more

Ume Grill Onigiri House - Japanese Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Damn! The food was bussin! I was traveling from Hawaii where plate lunches like this are common so I had to give this place a try. We ordered an assortment on onigiris, a bulgogi plate, and salmon plate. The onigiris were okay but we loved the plate lunches! The bulgogi was very flavorful and the salmon had a nice crunchy outside with a tender inside. I liked how they put the miso flavor on the rice as well because it really added a lot of flavor. The salad that's included with the plate lunches are also great and leveled up from a typical plate lunch salad! Along with the greens, it comes with a half boiled egg, corn, shredded carrots, shredded beets, diced cucumbers, and a yummy dressing. I would definitely come here again! read more

The best onigiri in town! This cart originally started out as a food cart at 19th and Agate and then evolved to being a summertime kiosk at Amazon Swimming Pool, and the current food cart. Recipes for onigiri are the same and made perfectly by chef Kevin. read more

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Food is fresh and tasty. The food in the boxes are really nicely presented. Our experience with our last three visits is the new staff are a little surly- no greeting, grabbing cards, no thank-you, etc. but, again, food still delicious. read more

While not precisely what I was expecting, I enjoyed eating here. I had been craving umeboshi and by extension onigiri, and was happily surprised when I searched for and found an onigiri cart nearby with ume right in its name. I arrived just after 2PM on a Tuesday and was able to walk up and order with no wait. The menu featured "bento" and "plate" meals with a few protein choices along with individual onigiri. I was somewhat dismayed to find few traditional onigiri fillings listed (including ume which I was hoping for). However the fillings available seemed creative and tasty so I ordered a few for now and a few for later: roasted garlic, onion and sweet potato, tuna furikake and spicy pork. I was expecting a smallish, cold rice ball wrapped in nori with a little nibble of filling. What was served was a large rice ball, grilled and warm, with a decent amount of filling. I can't say I was disappointed regardless of it not being quite what I had initially expected. They were tasty, filling, and had good structural integrity despite being large and warm. My review is 3 stars not for the quality or service, but rather because of my perceived mismatch between the name and what was served. If it weren't for that my review would be a 4, because I definitely intend on eating here again. read more