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6 onigiri spots, listed.Suggest a restaurant

6 onigiri spots, listed.Suggest a restaurant

6 onigiri spots6 places made the cut. We only list places that pass our entry rule, so this list is short on purpose.
  1. 1 Onigiri TimeGiant half-pound onigiri from a Colorado Blvd cart👶🏻 PasadenaSan Gabriel Valley Walk-in only

    Street cart selling hulking, half-pound onigiri in white and purple sushi rice: blue crab, spicy tuna, Spam, teriyaki chicken, monthly specials. Each comes with a cup of wasabi cream sauce. Tuesday to Sunday, until it sells out.

    Chef Tony Choe

    Last reviewed: Oct 31, 2026

  2. 2 Rice & NoriFurikake-coated triangles in Weller Court🛵 🚚 👶🏻 Little TokyoDowntown & Central Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats

    Tiny Little Tokyo counter pressing triangular onigiri coated in furikake, filled with shiitake kombu, Spam or creamy spicy tuna mayo. House pickles on the side; skip the hand rolls for takeout.

    Last reviewed: Oct 31, 2026

  3. 3 Sunny BlueTriangles with free barley tea, about $5 each🛵 👶🏻 Santa MonicaWestside Order onlineOrder on DoorDash

    Tiny Main Street omusubi shop with a chalkboard of seasonal fillings, nori-wrapped triangles of meat, seafood and vegetarian, free barley tea and side dishes like kinpira gobo. A Culver City branch exists.

    Last reviewed: Oct 31, 2026

  4. 4 OmusubiHong Kong rice ball chain's first US shop🛵 👶🏻 TorranceSouth Bay Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDash

    First US shop of a Hong Kong-based rice ball chain inside The Enclave food hall. Made-to-order musubi with salmon, crab or beef sukiyaki, each with unwrapping instructions, plus karaage and matcha drinks.

    Last reviewed: Oct 31, 2026

  5. 5 Onigiri by HyugaPop-up favorite, now a Sawtelle takeout window👶🏻 SawtelleWestside Booking not confirmed

    Takeout window serving triangular rice balls stuffed with yuzu salmon, unagi, spicy beef sukiyaki or beef curry, also as a two-onigiri set with edamame and karaage. Moved from LA pop-ups to a permanent spot in 2026.

    Last reviewed: Oct 31, 2026

  6. 6 Rice & NoriPlump triangles with generous salmon yuzu miso🛵 👶🏻 South PasadenaSan Gabriel Valley Call (626) 345-5550Order on DoorDash

    Second location of the Little Tokyo onigiri specialist. Loosely packed rice, nori sleeve, sesame flecks and generous fillings, best as tart umeboshi or baked salmon with creamy yuzu miso.

    Last reviewed: Oct 31, 2026