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Ono Hawaiian BBQ

3.1 (306 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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ONO HAWAIIAN BBQ ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Julieanne H.

It's Hawaiian barbecue fast food. I really like this place. They serve the hot teriyaki sauce in the hot tongue Katsu sauce. It's always clean. You always have consistent meals. It's one of my favorite fast food places.

Skimpy skimpy skimpy.  Won't be back here again.
Jason M.

Skimpy skimpy skimpy 15 min wait. $20 plate & drink got 1/3 of normal serving. This place sucks! I'd suggest going elsewhere.

Kalua Pork
J C.

I have been here couple of times and the food is not consistent. The service was decent and the atmosphere was fine. I ordered Kalua pork plate and it was not shredded pork as in the photos.

Their "kalua pig". My dog gets served better looking food than this boiled unsalted meat.
Matt N.

Outside of extremely long wait for food. First time was 45 minutes, second time was 20 minutes (probablu they had to catch the food first) I ordered the Kalua pig and they gave me some tasteless boiled pig chopped up and all fat. We brought it back and said this is not what we ordered and this was all fat. The girl took my plate, came back and said this is kalua pig. We replied with why is it not shredded and it's all fat. So they took all the fat off (half the portion) and then chopped it more. Oh and the other plate we ordered was a katsu bbq combo. It came with 3.5 pieces of katsu. Definitely not worth the money.

What kalua pig is supposed to look like
Jordyn-Dallas F.

I come here because it's my comfort food and it reminds me of home. I ordered the kalua pig and katsu chicken combo plate and it took forever for it to even get out, then the kalua was cut in chunks and looked boiled, like they didn't even shred it which is like the whole point of kalua pig and the only reason I wanted to come. When I told them it's normally shredded and pointed to their picture they just took the chunks, chopped it up, and put it back in the plate. Still not shredded. No one said sorry or gave me any other options to fix what they did wrong. Didn't even end up eating the pork :| just the chicken. Honestly just upset because I liked coming here. I attached a photo of how it's supposed to look and how I got it.

Spam musubi
Michelle L.

When in the mood for Hawaiian BBQ in my neck of the woods, I rotate between this Ono (Del Paso) and Tasty Hawaiian (Northgate). To each their own, but I would say portions at Tasty are bigger and slightly cheaper, and Tasty also does have items such as the loco moco, curry katsu and malasadas if that's what your tastebuds seek. This Ono is located right next to Chipotle in the same complex as Sprouts, Handel's, Lazi Cow, Pizza Guys, Jersey Mike's, etc. Opened in 2019 and is still a solid spot. My go-to is usually the spam musubi, and either the Chicken Combo (BBQ and Katsu) or the Chicken and Beef (BBQ Chicken and BBQ Beef), maybe throw in a Hawaiian Sun can as well. The short ribs are also a good choice. The Shrimp and Island White Fish combo is also a valid option during Lent if you observe/practice that. The macaroni salad is the best; you can even sub in a scoop of mac instead of a scoop of rice. Lots of seating for dine-in, with the surf/beach vibe decor. Fill up your to-go cups of teriyaki or katsu sauces (self-serve), located near the soda fountain. They also had a deal for Halloween, where if you came in costume, you could get a $5 Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Aloha Plate only on 10/31! Also had a social media giveaway if you posted an in-store selfie of said costume. The food is 'Ono indeed!

5/27/2023:  Hawaiian Seafood Dinner!
Shirley M. F.

May 27, 2023: I had to pick up an individual at the Sacramento International Airport and I was FAMISHED! So, I took a photo of a POV of Ono Hawaiian BBQ's exterior and entrance just for my memory's sake. FYI: The food is consistent with the Ono Hawaiian BBQ I've inhaled in Maui, Big Island, Oahu, Kauai but, not Lanai. Nothing is missing, nothing was added: Consistent.

Spam Musubi (2 pcs)
Allyssa P.

This location is huge! There's plenty of seating inside. They had the perfect gal taking orders - she had the brightest smile and most welcoming attitude. I ordered the bbq & katsu mixed plate with the spam Musubi as my side. The meal was more than enough for my husband and I to share. The katsu was nice and crispy and the meat was still moist - my favorite item of the three. The bbq chicken was good too and the beef could've used a little more seasoning. My husband's spam Musubi were kind of poorly constructed. It didn't stay together after the first bite and there was much more seaweed than anything else. The rice to spam ratio was off too. It was a great lunch for my husband and I to have before we headed to the airport. It's located in a pretty busy shopping center too so grab some lunch while running errands!

Keylo P.

Still one of my top favorite Hawaiian bbq spots. Growing up in Stockton, we had very limited Hawaiian bbq options. Ono was the only option we had. That being said, it instantly became a favorite of mine. Years later when I moved and it finally came to Sacramento area you bet I was there for the grand opening. I feel like all the other Hawaiian bbq places do not compare. Service is always quick and friendly.

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Michael W.

Ono Hawaiian opened many new locations in the Sacramento area. This one at Natomas is one of the best ones I like. The workers here in this location are friendly and attentive. I like to come to this location even though sometimes I have to drive a little farther. The dining room is clean and comfortable. It is perfect if you're looking for a yummy, quick meal. The parking lot in this location is very easy to get parking space every time I'm here!

Veronica B.

The food here was great. They have lots of seating indoors. The service was great, they had a bunch of employees working. The portions are huge if you get the meals. One of my daughters got the kids meal and that came with a lot of food. I would definitely come back.

Received this for the mix... very stingy on the Kalbi Short Ribs.

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Ordered the Hawaiian Bbq mix and it was really good. Delivered nice and hot! Definitely will order again

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Customer Service is HORRIBLE here, do not go. Not worth your time and energy for mediocre food. Extremely disappointed.

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Food was good! My favorite was the Island Fire chicken/ rice bowl with crispy shrimp appetizer.

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Ask the Community - Ono Hawaiian BBQ

Does this place have gluten-free options? Is the BBQ marinade gluten-free?

You only have 2 options. One would be the grilled chicken breast, the other would be the Kalua pork. For side dish stick with rice or fresh side salad. None of the sauces are gluten-free. Keep in mind, they cook all the meats on the same grill so if… Read more

I don't remember this place having a drive-thru?

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