Handcrafted Onigiri, Musubi, and Ramen in Portland
Savor fresh, handmade rice balls and enjoy customized ramen, the best of Portland Japanese food. Find us on UberEats, or call
Discover Onigiri Gaijin
Our Unique Offerings
At Onigiri Gaijin, we specialize in fresh handcrafted onigiri and musubi, made to order with the finest quality rice. Our delicious fillings and toppings are designed to tantalize your taste buds and provide a unique, affordable dining option.
Not in the mood for Onigiri? We also have a DIY instant ramen bar where you can customize a bowl of instant noodles with premium ingredients creating a totally unique, delicious, and affordable meal.
Introducing our new evening and late night menu Kaiju Grill!
Only available 5-10 Thursday Friday and Saturday, this new menu will include Konbini style Onigiri, yakitori, and unique hotdogs served at our walk up window!
A taste of tradition: our hand crafted Onigiri.
Menu
Onigiri
Not the konbini Onigiri you are used to! Ours are fresh handmade rice balls made to order right in front of you, filled with delicious ingredients inside and on top!
Tuna Mayo
8.00
The classic! Canned tuna in oil, drained then mixed with Japanese mayo, Tamari Soy sauce, and salt. topped with a sprinkle of bonito furikaki seasoning! Totally gluten free, making it a delightful choice for anyone exploring Portland Japanese food.
Broiled Salmon
8.00
Another classic! Fresh salmon salt cured for 30 minutes, then broiled in the oven and finished with sweet rice wine. Totally gluten free!
Pork Floss
8.00
One of our more unique fillings! Seasoned and dried shredded pork creates a unique texture and flavor.
Umeboshi
8.00
One of the oldest traditional Onigiri fillings features salt cured plums with honey, offering a delightful mix of salty, sweet, and umami flavors. Topped with Shiso seasoning. Plus, they are gluten free and vegetarian.
Mentaiko
10.00
A classic! This dish features spicy cod roe both inside and on top. It's finished with a dusting of togarashi chili seasoning, making it a must-try.
Shroom
10.00
House prepared Shitake and King Oyster mushrooms, seasoned with salt, pepper, and ginger, cooked in sesame oil and finished with sweet rice wine, Gluten free and Vegan.
Spicy Tuna *
10.00
A customer favorite! Sashimi quality raw ground tuna, mixed with salt, Sriracha, Tamari Soy, and sesame oil., topped with sesame seeds and togarashi seasoning.
Soy Marinated Egg Yolk
10.00
Egg yolk marinated overnight in Tamari Soy, fresh garlic, ginger, and sweet rice wine. This onigiri features a tamago furikaki seasoning inside, topped with a rich egg yolk.
Musubi
The Hawaiian Onigiri!
Spam
8.00
The classic Hawaiian Musubi can be enjoyed everywhere on the islands, from convenience stores to family gatherings. This dish features salty spam, cooked on the griddle in sweet unagi sauce. We dust the rice block with bonito furikaki before placing the spam on it, then wrap it in high-quality nori seaweed.
Crunchy Shrimp
8.00
Tempura battered and fried shrimp is served on arectangle of our high quality rice, drizzled with sweet unagi sauce and wrapped in high-quality nori seaweed.
BBQ Tofu
8.00
High quality tofu baked in the oven with Japanese BBQ sauce, served on a rectangle of fresh rice and wrapped in nori. This simple and delicious dish is perfect for anyone with a vegan diet.
Consuming raw or under- cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.. Items marked with an * may contain such ingredients
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Special Requests?
Do you have dietary concerns regarding our customized ramen or fresh handmade rice balls? Have questions about an upcoming Portland Japanese food event? Drop us a line, and we'll get back to you soon.
Hours
Mon | Closed | |
Tue | Closed | |
Wed | 11:00 am – 03:00 pm | |
Thu | 11:00 am – 03:00 pm | |
Fri | 11:00 am – 03:00 pm | |
Sat | 11:00 am – 10:00 pm | |
Sun | 11:00 am – 03:00 pm |
Saturday we are closed 3-5 to prep for dinner!
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