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Ono Hawaiian BBQ

3.1 (194 reviews)
ModerateBarbeque, Hawaiian
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Hawaiian BBQ Chicken aloha plate. Chicken could be hotter.
Erica M.

Ordered the $7 online special the "Aloha plate". Got one Hawaiian BBQ chicken aloha plate and one katsu chicken aloha plate. The katsu chicken was hot and crunchy. Their Hawaiian BBQ chicken was good in taste however it was warm at best. Both plates came with rice and salad. The salads were very fresh and nicely dressed. Overall for the $7 price it was well worth giving this place a try again. ***Solid 3.75 stars (See pics for reference).

Charae P.

close to home, clean and modern inside, quick service if you are not placing a catering order, and the pricing is average. Food is really good! our number one Hawaiian spot in Fremont!

Island Fire Chicken and Chicken Katsu.  100% get the Island Fire Chicken
Mark A.

I tried this spot for lunch the other day, first time for me. Walked in around 12 noon and wasn't too busy. After quickly looking over the menu, I opted for the 2 meat plate which comes with rice and a side salad. The "fire chicken" was being promoted, so I decided to give it a try. I went with the katsu as my second for a safe bet. They have dispensers for katsu sauce and teriyaki sauce. The katsu sauce was much better in my opinion, the teriyaki was a bit too thick and over powering. - Fire chicken 10/10. Damn, this was some of the most flavorful chicken I've ever had. Tender and juicy, with a very vibrant red sauce. The flavor was sweet, tangy, and also spicy. It was very well balanced and the favor did not lose effect with each next bite. It did come with thick cut onions, they were a bit too raw for my taste, but no big deal as this chicken was insanely good. - Chicken katsu 8/10. It was good but nothing too special. Your basic katsu you'll find at all the hawaiin bbq spots. Absolutely needs katsu sauce as the breading is very dry and crunchy. The side salad is decent, fresh and has favor. Rice was hot and pairs will with meats that have a lot of sauce to soak up. Overall, good quality and tasty food, though I think the prices are a bit high overall.

Nice lights not fluorescent
Cindy I.

Always reliable fast and good when I'm in Fremont for work. I prefer the kalua pork which is moist and very little fat. They let me get all rice. The katsu chicken was a bit dry so I don't get that anymore. I also always get a Hawaiian Sun which is a treat for me. Sometimes I eat there and the lights are all LED and other times to go. Easy to park.

Katsu & Teriyaki Sauce
Ivan B.

I'm surprised that I've never been coming here for over a couple years I believe. This is usually my go to places for Hawaiian food. I've been going here for years and the food is quite amazing. The food is nicely grilled and the vegetables especially the lettuce tastes as fresh as it can get. For a restaurant that has multiple locations, the inside isn't quite bad, but it doesn't often get crowded as people usually do takeouts.

BBQ & Katsu Mix
Hope L.

Came here on a Sunday night and it wasn't busy. I ordered the bbq and katsu mix and it was delicious! The portion was pretty big and I opted for 2 Mac salads and 1 scoop of rice. The meat was cooked really well and the teriyaki sauce was amazing. The service was pretty great too as we got our food in less than 15 minutes.

Ono Hawaiian BBQ Hula Guava Pie - Just crust, no guava filling inside.

Sold me a pie with no filling. Still looking for my refund. The food was "okay". Manager won't come to phone.

Chicken Katsu

Ordered through Uber for delivery. Food came and the chicken katsu was still crispy. I bit into it and realized why. It's majority breading... food is good, but can not believe the skimpy amount for the price paid.

Sam Q.

I'm not sure why this specific location of Ono only has a 3-star rating. it's probably the best hawaiian food spot in the area and the food is always consistently good

Island spiced grilled fish aloha plate
Caitlin N.

Love the value of this special item...$7.75 for 2 scoops of rice, fresh salad and loaded with fresh white fish seasoned perfectly with a slight kick...this price only till 5/15 so y'all need to go get yours soon...

Chicken Katsu
Angelina N.

This specific location's having a really great BOGO running until the second week of September, which is how I got to try this. The katsu's nice and crispy, and really pairs perfectly with the available sauce. It's an insane amount of food for one plate (14.99), so be prepared to split it with others! The Mac salad is amazingly refreshing cold and the steamed vegetables underneath are mildly sweet, which is nice. The chicken was slightly chewy, but the juiciness made up for it. My siblings and I brought it home from take-out and it was still crispy and warm. Definitely a good, reasonably priced joint for lunch- especially if there's a deal!

Where is my sauce!!!
Chuen L.

I ordered online 30 mins ahead of time. Came to pick it up and looks like order still hadn't been started on yet. What's the point of ordering ahead of time. And then I get home only to find out there are no sauces included in the bag!! What's the point of eating teriyaki without the teriyaki sauce?! Come on guys!!

Hawaiian BBQ Chicken
Siyi T.

We ordered Hawaiian BBQ chicken and chicken katsu. Chicken is very tender and nicely seasoned. Portion is big. The restaurant also provides free flow of teriyaki and katsu sauce. Spam musubi is classic. Great place for a quick meal!

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How is there no loco moco at a Hawaiian restaurant?

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