Hawaiian cuisine is a favorite of mine and Onolicious in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio is some of the…read morebest I've had in the whole mainland of America! Me, my sister, and the rest of my sister's bachelorette party ate a fantastic and relatively inexpensive-ish dinner here on a rainy Friday night in May, 2026. We made reservations beforehand which was smart, because it was busy and it would be unkind to surprise a busy restaurant with a party of 8 hungry bachelorette ladies! I had skimmed the menu beforehand and knew what I wanted to order and helped others in the party choose a meal from a cuisine many of them were unfamiliar with. But first, can we talk about how beautiful the mural is right outside the restaurant? I've attached a photo and I'm still obsessed with looking at it! Also, I gotta mention how kind the service was and how fast our waters and drinks arrived as well as our meals. Even though its all ordered via a QR code which normally lessens interactions with staff, we still had staff checking in on us and even making us laugh and smile! So I got a pina colada ($14), one of my favorite cocktails, and many of the other ladies also got tropical drinks as well. Some of them ordered tropical cocktails they were unfamiliar with yet still enjoyed them. For my main, I got the huli huli chicken thigh dinner ($15) with the aloha slaw and rice as my sides. I love a slaw that is vinegar based and this was crisp and refreshing! The chicken thigh was tender and well seasoned. My sister also ordered two desserts for the table - poi mochi with the most incredible chocolate frosting dipping sauce ($6) and fried donuts ($4). The poi mochi was a hit in particular. We paid beforehand so left after finishing our meals, happy and full! I'd absolutely recommend this restaurant for anyone visiting downtown Cincinnati. I'd be happy to come back and try their spam musubi and some more cocktails! Yum!

I was seeing a lot of videos on this place and wanted to give it a try. I ordered the 3 protein…read moreplate with the char sui chicken, The Kalbi ribs and the Wagyu teriyaki beef. My sides were Rice with a wedge salad. I enjoyed the Char Sui Chicken and really liked the flavor as well as the Teriyaki Beef however the Kalbi Ribs were really really tough and chewy and wasn't that great in my opinion so I prob would order something different next time. The Masubi was bomb which I already knew would be. They forgot to add my Hawaiian pineapple drink so I was a little butt hurt about that and they didn't add any utensils which I asked for with my Uber Eats order so they lost a star for that.

Great find and easy walking distance from the river…read more The salmon poke bowl was excellent. I added seven toppings, daikon, radish, edamame, carrot, ginger, zucchini, Tobiko, and pineapple, it was very fresh and delicious! 5/5!! I paid $13 for this! The restaurant was very clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Spring rolls were hot and fresh, but not my favorite: 1/5. Will be back!

Love this cute Asian find in OTR! The poke is of course great and fully customizable, but the…read moreTaiwanese apps were a great surprise. Come for a quick, healthy and yummy bite!

It was my wife's and I anniversary and we was wanting some Cajun food and found this place on Yelp…read moreso we decided to try it. We started with the OYSTERS BIENVILLE and that was an excellent choice! I'm just finding that I like and enjoy oysters so my experience is limited but for my taste buds it was a hit! We also had a couple drinks my wife went with Hurricane and I went with a Kentucky mule both drinks tasted great. For our meals my wife had the étouffée she loved it flavor was spot on and she's from the gulf coast of Mississippi and has had Cajun food for many years. Her only issue was she thought or wanted more rice. To which the waitress promptly went and brought her another bowl of rice! She was satisfied 100% I had the Cajun sampler that was : red beans and rice, gumbo, blackened chicken, steak strips, sautéed shrimp. My only issue was the blackened chicken wasn't really blackened. The flavor was extremely good and it satisfied my Cajun hunger. We also decided to try the KARMA'S OPERA CREME CAKE. Over all it was a great experience and we would recommend this place. Our waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and helpful. The atmosphere was very laid back and somewhat of a sports bar feel but we set right across from the bar. It doesn't say reservations are needed but I do believe they recommend it. Over all we were both satisfied and will definitely return!

So first of the ambiance is kinda confusing, like it feels like they want to be a fine dining…read morerestaurant, while also kinda being a sports bar. Not to mention the fact that you HAVE TO HAVE A RESERVATION, was mind boggling for the place. Like the server was very nice and all, that is a plus. Though sadly the food, we had the gumbo and etu fay, it was honestly pretty sad. Like it's up there with the top 5 most sad restaurants I've ever eaten at. The food was pretty bland, and lacked any form of spice. Not to mention it was hard to tell what was actually in it, like a lot of the ingredients tasted over cooked. So yeah it's going to be a no for me.

The food is always top notch excellence. I wish the portions were larger but that is only me being…read morea noodle monster because reality is I am always immensely satisfied and clean my bowl!! The staff is always friendly even when under pressure of being busy. Food is fresh and the flavors are on point! Tried an appetizer with my friend this time and appreciated they put the egg on the side for her (i am not a fan of the runny egg) great spot for a quick bite or for spending time and talking.

Quan Hapa in OTR was exactly what we needed, especially with this rainy weather. We tried the…read morelemongrass chili shrimp garlic noodles and the chicken katsu garlic noodles, and both were sooo good. The staff was really friendly and made the whole experience feel easy and welcoming. Definitely one of those cozy spots that just hits different on a gloomy day

Loved the food and service. It was small, crowded and it had a cluttered, aged appearance and…read moreambiance but I'd definitely recommend this dive for the food. Great menu variety so lots of new things to try next time.

This place has been in my list to try for a long time. First the inside is a bit crowded but I…read moreunderstand they're trying to fit as many tables in as possible. The staff is pretty nice. The shumai were really yummy but a bit small. The sushi is where it's at. The first is fresh and the correct size for the rice which I don't normally see in the US. The rice was also warm not cold which I appreciate. It needed a bit of seasoning but that's it. It's also a good price.

Amazing food here! From the Mexican bibimbap to the elote, superb! I need to get back here soon…read more Service was great and ambiance is very nice and chill. Very friendly people here and looking forward to trying more!

Grabbed dinner in downtown Cincinnati today. The space is super cute and has a really welcoming…read morevibe. The service was excellent; everyone was friendly and the food came out quickly. I ordered the chipotle chicken taco, salmon teriyaki taco, and the crispy fried fish taco, and all three were delicious. The flavors were unique and really well balanced. The salmon teriyaki taco was a standout for me; something a little different from your typical taco but it worked so well. Great food, great service, and a fun atmosphere. I'll definitely be back to try more from the menu!

I moved to East Price Hill a couple of years ago and many times drove past an empty…read morestore/restaurant, always thinking someone should do something with that empty space. Now, someone has. I can't tell you anything about the Fish and Chips at Amir's Fish and Chips because I haven't tried them. However, the Greek food they have is to die for. Best chicken shawarma I've ever had, and their falafel wrap is amazing. Tonight I tried their baba gonoush, which incidentally isn't mentioned on the menu. So yummy and smokey tasting. Great comfort food. The owner is such a kind man, too. My only complaint is that they advertise pizza on their menu, but when I tried to order one, I was told the pizza ovens hadn't been hooked up. As a former technical writer, I'd suggest the menu needs to be changed to reflect what they do and don't have. Otherwise, I highly recommend Amir's Fish and Chips.

Fries freezer burned and undercooked, fish undercooked, I will not go back. Lady at front counter…read morewas nice though.

Worlds largest portion of fajitas for two. That's the review…read more In all seriousness this was a positive experience. We were sat right away, they took our order right away, and our food came out fast. Like freaky fast. Everything was yummy. My husband and I attempted to split fajitas for two, we ended up with 4 portions by the end of it. I love that they provide individual bowls for everyone's salsa. Chips and salsa were great and included.

If I could give Mi Tierra 10 stars I would. The location is great- the ambiance is casual and…read morecomfortable. The staff is wonderful. The menu is big. The food service is fast. The food is hot and delicious every time. The cocktails are delicious. The fountain Coke Zero is the crispiest around. And it's all super affordable and I leave happy every time. Definitely a hidden gem, tucked away behind Walmart in Fort Wright, if you're looking for great mexican food or somewhere new to try, this is the spot.

Food is really good, the service is fast, I only take out, but I've seen people having lunch and…read moreseemed they were having a good time. The ambiance is simple, but it's very clean small but not crowded. I love the place, it's a little gem, only two blocks from my apartment.

My wife wanted something with white rice, so found the highest rated Chinese restaurant within…read morewalking distance from our downtown Cincinnati hotel: Harry & Shan Asian Cuisine. Got to meet Harry (who was our server). For the most part, the food was good, though definitely have stuff to write about. The area that the restaurant is located, would not be considered the vibrant, touristy part of town and I would not want to walk here after dark. The restaurant looked closed as we got close, but the door was unlocked. There was nobody in the restaurant except the proprietor, who asked if we were eating in. Once we confirmed, he gave us menus and sat us down. It's a small menu, so I think he expected us to order something quickly...but there were no pictures and barely any descriptions. After the second time he came to ask 'You Ready', we just chose some items. They came out pretty fast, and was served piping hot, which really made the difference on well it tasted. Later I confirmed that the entrees come with white rice, which is what I expected from the Midwest. Also learned that the place has been open for 2 years now. Chicken Lettuce Wraps ($10) - diced dark meat chicken pieces, stir fried in a dark sauce. I liked this dish, with the filling going well with the romaine lettuce leaves. Sesame Chicken ($15) - I think my wife got a little flustered when asked about ordering so quickly, so went with her standard. It was actually quite good, with deep fried dark meat pieces that tasted house-made, not overly battered. The sauce was good as well, with slightly sauteed broccoli, and black and white sesame seeds topping the dish. It's a good rendition of this American-Chinese dish. Harry + Shan Fresh Catch ($20) - I was warned by Harry that this was not a whole fish, so should have chosen something else at this point. But I didn't. The sauce was solid, a very light and delicate white sauce with ginger, scallions, and white onions providing good flavor. The fish was generic white fish (thinking either tilapia or sway), coming frozen from a food distributor...one benefit is that there were no bones to worry about, but there was no flavor either and I didn't like the texture...wouldn't have got this if I knew that was the fish being provided. The meal was over fast, and towards the end, two youngsters came in and were treated the same way as us. So that's the just way it is here, which is fine considering the food...just skip the fish if you want something fresher.