22 onigiri spots, listed.Suggest a restaurant
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1 IppukuIzakaya known for grilled yaki onigiri🏆 👶🏻 BerkeleyEast Bay Book on Tock
Berkeley yakitori izakaya known for grilled yaki onigiri. KQED calls it a signature dish, and the Chronicle's 2026 Top 100 (#91) points to its grilled rice balls.
2130 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94704Google Maps ↗Recognitions2026 Michelin Bib Gourmand2026 OAD Casual N. America #1312026 SF Chronicle Top 100 #91Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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2 OnigillyDedicated onigiri shop on Kearny St👶🏻 Financial DistrictSan Francisco Order online
Financial District flagship of the Bay Area onigiri chain. Hand-pressed haiga-rice onigiri in teriyaki chicken, salmon, tarako and unagi, plus rice bowls and sets. Named by The Infatuation, KQED, 7x7, Eater SF and the Chronicle.
343 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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3 OnigillyOnigilly on University Ave, Palo Alto👶🏻 Palo AltoPeninsula Order online
Downtown Palo Alto branch on University Ave, with dine-in, takeout and delivery. Same hand-pressed haiga-rice onigiri and rice bowls as the SF flagship. Open Sundays from 11 a.m.
164 University Ave, Palo Alto, CAGoogle Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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4 OnigillyOnigilly on E 3rd Ave, San Mateo👶🏻 San MateoPeninsula Order online
San Mateo branch near downtown on E 3rd Ave, with dine-in, takeout and delivery. Hand-pressed haiga-rice onigiri and rice bowls, the same menu as the SF flagship. Open Sundays from 11 a.m.
670 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CAGoogle Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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5 OnigillyOnigilly inside Serramonte Center👶🏻 Daly CityPeninsula Order online
Ground-floor counter inside Serramonte Center in Daly City. Onigiri start at $3.99 each: teriyaki chicken, miso tuna salad, shiitake mushroom and hijiki among them, plus sets and bowls. Open Sundays from 11 a.m.
Serramonte Center, Daly City, CAGoogle Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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6 OnigillyOnigilly inside Stonestown Galleria👶🏻 StonestownSan Francisco Order online
Counter on the first floor of Stonestown Galleria on 20th Ave, handy for the Southwest side of SF. Hand-pressed haiga-rice onigiri, rice bowls and sets, with dine-in, takeout and delivery.
3251 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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7 OnigillyOnigilly inside Westfield Valley Fair👶🏻 Santa ClaraSouth Bay Order online
First-floor shop inside Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara. Hand-pressed haiga-rice onigiri and rice bowls, with takeout, dine-in and delivery. Open Sundays from 10 a.m.
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd #9240, Santa Clara, CA 95050Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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8 OnigillyOnigilly on Great Mall Drive, Milpitas👶🏻 MilpitasSouth Bay Order online
Milpitas shop at the Great Mall on Great Mall Dr, with dine-in, takeout and delivery. Hand-pressed haiga-rice onigiri and rice bowls, the same menu as the SF flagship.
296 Great Mall Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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9 B-Dama at Berkeley Bowl WestMarket deli onigiri with crisp, separately packed nori👶🏻 BerkeleyEast Bay Book on Website
Chef Chikara Ono's deli case at Berkeley Bowl West. The Chronicle praises onigiri packed with the nori kept separate, about $3 each. Eater SF recommends the onigiri combo.
920 Heinz Ave, Berkeley, CAGoogle Maps ↗Chef Chikara OnoLast reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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10 KonbiniMission konbini known for crab and bacon-jam onigiri👶🏻 MissionSan Francisco Walk-in only
Mission corner store with handmade onigiri and well-cooked rice. The Infatuation calls it the go-to for onigiri; the Dungeness crab with salted-egg mayo and bacon jam are the picks.
2790A Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94110Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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11 Super Mira MarketJapantown market's grab-and-go onigiri, go early👶🏻 JapantownSan Francisco Book on Website
Japantown market with a grab-and-go counter where The Infatuation prefers the onigiri. Items are not restocked, so go before noon.
1790 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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12 TadaimaJapanese cafe onigiri: chicken curry, crab, yuzu salmon👶🏻 MissionSan Francisco Order online
Mission sando and matcha cafe with grab-and-go onigiri. The Standard favors the chicken curry; The Infatuation names the crab and salmon but is lukewarm overall.
3515 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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13 The Wild FoxCoffee cafe with takikomi and miso salmon onigiri👶🏻 Financial DistrictSan Francisco Book on Website
Japanese-inspired coffee cafe in the Financial District. Eater SF recommends the takikomi onigiri and The Infatuation points to the miso salmon.
123 Battery St, San Francisco, CAGoogle Maps ↗Chef Tsubasa OnozakiLast reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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14 Tokyo CentralFresh-milled-rice onigiri at an East Bay market👶🏻 EmeryvilleEast Bay Book on Website
Japanese supermarket counter making onigiri with fresh-milled rice. The Chronicle calls ume its best item here; The Infatuation also points to it. The Standard found the rice heavy.
5603 Bay St, Emeryville, CA 94608Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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15 Bar IrisGrilled onigiri with shio konbu and mentaiko👶🏻 Russian HillSan Francisco Book on OpenTable
Russian Hill cocktail bar. The grilled onigiri with shio konbu, sesame and mentaiko is item 45 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2026.
2310 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109Google Maps ↗Chef David YoshimuraLast reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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16 Clover Bakery & CafeSouth Bay Japanese bakery known for onigiri👶🏻 San JoseSouth Bay Book on Website
San Jose Japanese bakery where Eater SF lists the onigiri rice balls among the most-loved items.
4342 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA 95129Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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17 Common SageMade-to-order omusubi, mentaiko is the move👶🏻 Polk GulchSan Francisco Walk-in only
Made-to-order omusubi in a Japanese-Korean market. SFGATE's writer returns for the cheap meal and especially likes the mentaiko.
1552 Polk St, San Francisco, CAGoogle Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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18 Do-Re-MiMade-to-order onigiri, The Infatuation's SF favorite👶🏻 MissionSan Francisco Book on Website
Mission counter that presses onigiri to order with warm rice and evenly spread filling. Salmon or tuna are the picks, plus a daily mystery onigiri. The Infatuation calls it the reviewer's favorite in SF.
3491 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94110Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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19 Osaka MarketplaceWarm, plump $2.49 onigiri at a Japanese market👶🏻 Foster CityPeninsula Book on Website
Foster City Japanese market whose warm, generously stuffed onigiri the Standard singles out: crab mayo, seasoned beef and mentaiko.
919 Edgewater Blvd, Foster City, CAGoogle Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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20 TadaimaInner Sunset grab-and-go onigiri selection👶🏻 Inner SunsetSan Francisco Order online
Inner Sunset branch on 9th Ave. The Infatuation's review of this location praises the grab-and-go onigiri selection; sandos, matcha and drinks sit alongside.
1248 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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21 TadaimaMarina branch with onigiri and sando👶🏻 MarinaSan Francisco Order online
Union Street branch in the Marina, with dine-in and takeout. Onigiri sit alongside the sando and matcha menu; order pickup through Toast.
1849 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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22 YutoriGrilled unagi-and-egg onigiri, Palo Alto konbini👶🏻 Palo AltoPeninsula Book on OpenTable
Upscale Japanese cafe and konbini on El Camino. The Standard (Oct 31, 2026) praises the inventive onigiri and recommends the grilled unagi with egg.
3375 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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