Serves meat, vegan options available. Omusubi is seaweed wrapped around rice ball with a bit of filling inside--like a Japanese version of fast food sandwich. This tiny shop offers labeled savory vegan ones: hijiki peas corn; mushroom; ume; and eggplant. Standing room only. Open Wed-Thu 11:00am-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm, Sun 11:00am-7:00pm.
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2728 Main St, Santa Monica, California, USA, 90405
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8 Reviews
First Review by Chia
Pilot.lj
Points +1413
Go-to quick meal - Edit
Love that they have four or five vegan options of omusubi! This is my go-to if I’m out and about and need a quick meal. Miso eggplant is my favorite.
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vagovegano
Points +5407
Great vegan omusubi options… - Edit
If you’re in need of a quick, tasty and filling snack, this is your place. They have several vegan options and I tried them all. I quite enjoyed the Eggplant Chili Miso option. The shop itself is quite tiny with not much space to eat, so expect to take your food to go. Other than that, I would certainly make a return trip.
Read morePros: Delicious omusubi, Food is fresh and made to order , Nice service
Cons: No dining area , Parking can be difficult when it’s busy
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jkseoulcraic
Points +648
Totally worth it! So good! - Edit
They had several vegan options to choose from and the vegan options are clearly marked and labeled. You can choose to have them made ready to eat or eat for later (they then wrap in plastic). I ordered the miso mushroom and hijiki shiitaki for hubby and I to split and share. Both were delicious! Next time we will order several each lol. Go inside to order, but there is no indoor seating. Gets confusing outside which line is to order and which is to pick up food. There is outdoor seating. Highly recommend if you are in the area.
Read morePros: Several vegan options, Friendly staff
Cons: Tiny shop, no indoor seating, Sidewalk outside is narrow, gets confusing, Which line is for ordering/which is for waiting
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HaleyAndrews
Points +44
Fast and cheap! - Edit
I love sushi to begin with so this cute take was perfect for an on the go snack or to pack in your back for later. I got the miso mushroom, pea and tofu as well as eggplant. All were fantastic! Will be adding this to my list of favorites for sure
Read morePros: Several vegan options
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Shanticlare
Points +472
Not bad - Edit
I’ve been here multiple time because it is in my neighborhood. When I go I get one of their rice balls 🍙 and their mango oolong tea with boba. I would recommend this place to anyone who lives near by it, it’s not worth driving a long way. Overall it’s a nice small place that is booming in business.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-05-14
Pros: Fast
Cons: Expensive , Small, Not too separated from the meat
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cammyschinner
Points +164
was very satisfied!! - Edit
They have a vegan menu with tasty, authentic onigiri wrapped in korean-style seaweed. It totally hit the spot and there were so many options!
Read moreWarm miso soup on a foggy Santa Monica day made it all the better.
Rice was a bit mushy, but overall fresh tasting.
Good service, too. A few stools to sit on.
Pros: quick bite, healthy, light, many vegan options
Cons: No bathroom for customers
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Chia
Points +3635
Rice balls - Edit
I added this place to happycow because they began to label the vegan suitable rice balls varieties - now you see on the wall 4 or labeled vegan ones. However the prep area is tiny and meat & non-meat are all handled together.
Read moreBasically, what you get is a fist-size seaweed-covered rice ball with a little bit of filling inside (has mushroom, or hijiki peas and corn, or preserved plum, and one other flavor). Cost is approx. $3.50 to 4.00 each. Fills you as a snack. If you want to make it a full meal, you might need to order 3. Help your self to complimentary cold tea.
The place is cramped with a few stools for sitting on. Gets busy on Saturdays and Sundays, so you will see people eat standing around outside.
Updated from previous review on 2013-05-01
Pros: good flavors
Cons: sometimes rice is hard
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ellumine
Points +82
LOVE THIS PLACE! - Edit
My husband and I started going here when they first opened. We used to walk down and the owners got to know us by name!!
Read moreThey have about 6 different flavors of fillings each day and include about half vegetarian half meat/fish. Their nori is fresh! Rice is warm! Fillings are flavorful and often include exotic (and healthy!) mushrooms, curry and other great flavors.
Writing this makes me want to go again, soon! It's been a while.
Pros: FREQUENT BUYER CARD--buy 10 get one free, SUPER SAVY TO-GO NORI FOR YOUR OMISUBI, ITS FUN TO SAY AND FUN TO EAT!
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