Omusubi Gonbei

Japanese restaurant · Murray Hill

Omusubi Gonbei

Japanese restaurant · Murray Hill

370 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10017

Highlights

A hidden gem within a grocery store, this spot serves up affordable, delicious Japanese onigiri and ramen, making it a perfect grab-and-go lunch.

370 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10017 Get directions

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$1–10

@infatuation

"This is a little counter inside of a Japanese grocery store (Katagiri) on Lexington Avenue. If you need something quick for lunch or dinner, get a few rice balls to go - they’re filled with things like grilled salmon, shrimp tempura, and pickled plums, and they’re only a few dollars each. Also worth noting, Katagiri is lined with shelves of pre-packaged food as well lots of Japanese candy and snacks." - Hannah Albertine

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"Japanese chain Omusubi Gonbei planted its first NYC location in grocery store Katagiri, by Grand Central Terminal, last year, and in this week’s Hungry City, Ligaya Mishan finds that the white rice the counter uses is exceptional." - Serena Dai

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Thuc Nhan Tran

Google

A must visit!!!! I came here around 9:30am and could see the employees preparing the onigiri case. Each costs around $3-$5 which is an absolute steal for the taste and density of each onigiri esp in this part of town. I got the brown bomb and the oyster and both were so absolutely delicious and satisfying. The brown bomb gave different flavors and textures all blending so nicely. The oyster was perfectly cooked and seasoned with their housemade sauce. The onigiris are quick, packable, cheap, tasteful, and just perfect. I will definitely be coming back to try the other flavors and the noodle soups.

Chau Trinh

Google

Great onigiri selection but the filling is quite inconsistent. I got 4 onigiris and 2 of them were the Bomb but one Bomb barely had 1/4 inch of filling, a lot less compared to the other one. Other than that they were very tasty and decently priced.

Marcel Mahr

Google

Best Asian food we had in NYC. People are friendly, prices are so good. My girlfriend would give it a 100/10. Everybody should go and eat here.

Julia Chinn

Google

Their bomb rice ball is so good and so convenient. I went from GCT to the store and back on the train with food and tea in less than five minutes. Update: bomb rice ball today was a whole lot of rice and very little filling. See 2nd photo, its own version of shrinkflation? I have recommended this place to so many people so I am kind of disappointed.

Alexandra Jamieson

Google

Taste of Japan in midtown. Great product selection and easy delicious handheld snacks and fresh lunch options.

Rovik Robert

Google

Ramen shop in a grocery store - you order and pay before coming back to collect an expediently served ramen. It’s decent, not great but does the job.

Anthony

Google

Quick and easy pick up of rolls. They ranged from $2-4, and are fairly rice heavy but pretty much what you expect for that price point. We got the bomb, eel and fried oysters. I wished they packed some soy sauce or dip of sorts to help with the huge amount of rice but overall I would definitely recommend and go back. They also have a great sushi section in the back!

Lucy Liu

Google

I was shocked by how good the rice balls were and karaage chicken and how filling it is. The fried chicken was so darn good. Even when slightly cold it was so delicious. I got the eel and spam rice ball with hot chicken kaarage. I really wanted to try the ramen, but the shop was closing. The store is amazing with so many food options. Def a cool place to check out.