Okome House

I think the establishment's strength is onigiri because they not only have a variety of different toppings, but also have reasonable prices that would allow economical planning. Since it is located in a residential area, I can see how people who live around South Minneapolis can easily visit for a quick bite.As much as the onigiri had good flavor, I felt like other dishes were more mediocre. For example, the Buta Don had pork that texturally didn't go well with the rice because it wasn't a part of the pig that was the most tender or succulent. The chicken karaage had too much creamy sauce and the chicken itself didn't have as much flavor, as much as it was juicy. I would recommend visitors to capitalize on its onigiri supplies for the most part.A positive aspect I would mention was that I found the sakeru gummy and nagai sakeru gummy (long long man) in the store, and I instantly got it and made a video of myself tearing up the candy. I loved that for sure.

Super cute vibes and good energy. Staff all seemed really chill and everyone I interacted with was nice. Went on a Wednesday night and there were quite a few people so I think it's a popular neighborhood spot. Got the spam onigiri (which I took a bite then remembered to take a photo, whoops) and also the tori don - both were yummy. Next time I want to try more of the onigiri options. There's lots of different things to try on the menu including a fun drink menu and lots of good-sounding desserts. Also the patio is nice for when the weather's nice! Will definitely be back!

the udon at okome is great, but i was a little disappointed by the wait time. we had a party of 8 and had to wait over 20 minutes, even though i called ahead of time to place our order. i got the shrimp tempura udon and a japanese drink. the drink was expired, but after realizing, they gave it to us for free. the udon portion size was good and it came with a good amount of seaweed and broth! they also have a variety of donburis and onigiris. parking is convenient - the restaurant is located in the hiawatha neighborhood, close to the minnehaha falls. overall rating: 6/10

Great location in the Hiawatha neighborhood. There's plenty of free street parking nearby as well. The patio they have is perfect for a nice sunny summer/fall day. They even have a water bowl for doggies, which is considerate. This is a casual order at the counter/self service restaurant so it's perfect for those days you want a 'healthier' alternative from fast food restaurants. We ordered the salmon poke combo meal the beef udon. The combo meal came with a ongiri aka a rice ball of your choice and I got the perilla leaf one and was expecting it to be a whole leaf vs tiny little pieces, which made it difficult to taste the flavor. The beef udon was okay, the noodles were too soft to my liking and the broth was lacking depth.It was nice to finally try this place but I don't know if I would go back often. The food was a bit of a miss for me.

Okome House is one of the best Japanese restaurants in the entire Twin Cities. This place is somewhat unique in that, unlike many other Japanese eateries that specialize in Sushi or Ramen, Okome house has a very unique menu that specializes in onigiri, with dozens of flavors. You can also opt for an udon or donburi (rice bowl) dish, but onigri is where Okome house really shines. The best deal here is the "onigiri combo," which comes with three onigiri of your choice and two sides (I highly recommend the wakame salad and the curry). Everything I've tried here is amazing, and my young daughter loves it too. The vast majority of their dishes are also dairy-free. They have a small selection of beer and sake, and even have a happy hour every day with great deals on drinks. The inside is cute, and when the weather is nice, the outdoor patio is amazing. Service is usually fairly quick.

We got so excited to try a new place that is Japanese and serving something different than sushi. We love the neighborhood, the place seems welcoming and staff very friendly. Unfortunately the food was bland. Udon was lukewarm. The broth had an unpleasant aftertaste. There are many vegan and vegetarian options which is a plus but I wish they had some dishes that have mushrooms in them. I don't think we will be back.

The food was great! It was fresh and very tasty. The service was friendly and efficient. However, I downgraded it a star because the restaurant was understaffed. They frequently didn't have enough water or glasses at the filling station and the dishes were not bussed frequently, so the stack of dishes got huge. The atmosphere was cute and welcoming.

Love the location! It's within walking distance from the falls! Def worth visiting if you are in the area!They offer udon, onigiris, donburi and other sides. Food was decent, very simple. A bit pricey in my opinion. I ordered the onigiri combo which comes with 3 onigiri of your choice, misto, and seaweed salad. I def recommend the Tenmusu! Can't go wrong with tempura. :)The service was great. The servers were super nice and walked me through the menu!

Stopped in with the 14 year old and got take out. Were veteran poke, sushi, and ramen consumers but this menu had us flummoxed. Would love either more details on the menu, or pictures. Was able to track down images through Yelp and we figured out our order. Staff were friendly though you could tell a bit tired of questions like mine. (But if so, make it clearer elsewhere.) Food was ready quickly. We both had the tempura veggie udon noodles which were good, and then had two tempura shrimp onigiri and two salmon onigiri. All were hits, and he wants to go back. Now that I know a bit more I'd be happy to, but would still welcome more details on the menu!

This place is cute, neighborhood restaurant. We went in the evening and the place just shined. I'm a fan of hand rolls and wanted to try the onigiri. The restaurant looked busy but people were in line to pick up their togo orders. We were seated in the back. They offered wine, beer, and sake.