Alan Sung
I’ve visited the Tenori at Rodeo 39 in the past, but I don’t remember the onigiri tasting quite so fresh and delightful. On our first visit to the Irvine location we tried a trio of onigiris…I ordered the Pork Belly and Spicy Salmon for myself and the Mentai for my wife. I was impressed by how crunchy the seaweed was and the quality of the ingredients, but IMO the Spicy Salmon didn’t pack enough heat. I didn’t personally try the Mentai, but my wife commented that it was legit spicy. We visited on a Sunday afternoon and there was consistent traffic inside the restaurant. Service was efficient, but I wouldn’t describe the staff as overly friendly. If we weren’t in a rush, I would’ve tried the other three flavors too. There’s always next time!
… moreJEFF BOYD
I highly recommend trying this place. This was my first time, and I am very impressed! The owner greeted me and gave me suggestions, which all were amazing! I had the 3 items option – Spicy Salmon, Kbbq, and my favorite was the pork belly! They were full of flavor, and I added Sriracha for an extra kick! I’ll definitely be back!
… moreGina
I got mentai, spicy salmon and pork belly which came out super fast! It’s ideal for a quick lunch or snack spot when you’re busy or too lazy to cook. It’s perfectly located near campus.
There are two long tables and plenty of outdoor seating! I love mentai but there was a bit too much and it was slightly salty for me 🙁 I had to take one bite of mentai then switch to pork belly and spicy tuna to balance it out. The pork belly was kinda dry, but the seasoning/sauce paired really well with the rice. The rice is so well cooked, I love it! Never knew this simple onigiri had so much flavor! Great for someone who likes quick simple meals.
… moreUdonner
Their Choose Any 3 Onigiri for $11 is a decent deal. Otherwise, each one of their 8 flavors is $4. We got Pork Belly, KBBQ, & Spicy Salmon. You can order online first or use the touchscreens in-store. Since they’re made—to-order, it took about 10 min to prepare. The Spicy Salmon was moist and flavorful but just wished it actually had some spice. And I would rank Pork Belly slightly higher than KBBQ. Finally, the nori they use is not as thick as the typical kind. It’s more like the nori you get in the snack packs.
… morePaul Thomas
Tenori has pretty solid origini some of the options could have used a bit more flavor and spice but overall a delicious meal.
… moreJames Daverin
The food here is good
Please bring back the 3 for $9. $12 for three begins to parallel Chipoltle kids Taco Bell and the nearby gogi spot.
… moreWesley Han
Food was good but nothing I cant make at home
… moreTaesung Hwang
Very simple menu, just onigiri with various fillings or spam masubi along with sauces and bottled beverages. Slightly pricey but reasonable for the taste.
… moreRoger Lealamanua
New place! Tasty food! (The pork belly is my favorite)
… moreRoberto
I find it off-putting that registration is required before placing an order. Additionally, I disagree with the policy mandating payment with only credit or debit cards. This unfairly discriminates against those who prefer to use cash. The food is satisfactory, but these practices need improvement.
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