4.5 round up. I had very low expectations coming in and was very pleasantly surprised. Their drive through isn't working yet so it forced out hand to dine in. Lots of space to sit. Easy touch screen order and in person counter service order. They have an 8 dollar special right now for container of rice with katsu or rice and teriyaki chicken, each with a small drink. They actually give you quite a bit of food for 8 bucks! Also ordered hawaiian feast plate double veggies which I love that you can do that.. another with kalbi and chicken. Kalbi was okay but nothing to write home about. Hawaiian beef tasty but also just sauced beef. The chicken was good and moist.. katsu tasty good and crunchy. Mac salad is good and i love the steamed cabbage and broccoli. About 50 total. Fed a family of 4 for lunch dinner and still have leftovers. Overall it is like L&L back when they first opened and had big generous portions and good quality.. its better than l&l.. It does the job to feed the family and get some rice and tasty meat... i still prefer the other options in sd for Hawaiian food like homestead hawaiian.... but this does a good job to scratch the hankering. Had a great experience at the early stages of business in Carmel mountain.... would definitely come back and recommend. Looking forward to that drive thru working and for an app/ loyalty program! read more

I would have given 3.5 stars if possible. The place has a bit of an odd layout. There's a tall wall about 5 feet from the front counter that separates the counter from the dine in seating area. It houses the soda machine, sauce station (teriyaki and ponzu) and well as napkins and utensil. When you enter there is a bar height counter/table with two touchscreen ordering devices so you order, take a your receipt and sit and wait. The girl at the counter seemed nice enough but our only interaction was her calling my order number out and when I approached the counter she asked if I was number whatever it was. My daughter ate appetizers of crab rangoons and spam musbii. She said they were "good." I don't know if there was crab in them but they looked like Panda Express cream cheese wontons. The musubi had rice (don't know if it was seasoned), spam which looked to be cooked in some teriyaki sauce and wrapped in seaweed. I couldn't tell if there was furikake under the spam. I did not actually eat any of her food so ithese are my observations. I got the fire island chicken which came with two scoops of rice and a scoop of mac salad. The mac salad was okay, but I didn't care for the fire island chicken. I should have gotten something more traditional like katsu chicken but I'm a sucker if anything says it's spicy. It wasn't btw. I don't think I'll be back. I'd stop and get my daughter musubi if she asked but only if I was trying not to stink up our house by frying up spam. It was like $32 for our order. My chicken was $13.99 and I think her crab rangoons were $8.99 and musubi like $7.99. read more

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It's the closest that I've gotten to the Island, way better than L&L... Price point is amazing, now a days you. an get this hearty of a healthier meal for "fast food" $16! They are super clean, the bathroom were meticulously cleaned. Food was bomb and they have a sauce bar, katsu was on point! Employees very sweet and friendly. read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - BBQ pork and Chicken Katsu - Hawaiian Near Me - Vista, California

As sad as it sounds, when I think if Hawaiian food, L&L has become the standard I have to compare any other new place against. L&L is by no means great ... it's just a good average to determine if I should go to a new place or stick with what is reliably pretty good. And in that regard, Ono is about on par with that average. You still get a good amount of food for the cost. That price range in similar. They have similar menus. And both the food quality and taste feel close to the same. The Chicken Katsu I had was moist, well cooked, and not too oily, the Spam Misubi was well prepared, and the Mac Salad was pretty top notch in that Hawaiian style that you can expect. So, what can I say that Ono does better? The place itself is cleaner. Katsu sauce is served from a pump station that you can get on your own, which I really do appreciate. And they seem to include steamed vegetables in with their meals along with the white rice; a nice and welcome option. As for what they're missing at Ono, their Misubi selection is limited to the traditional Spam, meaning they dont have Katsu or Sausage Misubi like L&L. There are a few menu items conspicuously missing from Ono, like Moco Loco, the Saiman Noodles, or even burgers for kids that aren't game on trying something new. And if I'm being picky, the portions are probably a little smaller (though that's probably a good thing in the grand scheme of things). So, if you're nearby and hungry for a scoop of rice and mac salad with anything you order, Ono can easily satisfy that craving for something salty and sweet. I probably won't go out of my way to come here, but it's certainly a place I won't say no to. read more

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I haven't really been to many Hawaiian restaurants but I dined here with my father and brother for the first time and am very much looking forward to coming back. The store is kept cool during these hot times and well kept with everything clean and organized. Inside you can place your order via self helping kiosk or cashier. we ordered three plates and this is what we got. I order the chicken katsu plate that came with crispy chicken katsu cuts served overtop a bed of cabbage and broccoli with a hefty side of rice and a small side of macaroni salad. my father had the same but the mini plate and my brother had the hawaiian BBQ chicken. The chicken katsu was crispy, juicy and went excellent with the cabbage and broccoli which was also cooked well but i gotta say my favorite thing about the whole meal was the macaroni salad. yes.. the macaroni salad that is unlike any other mac salad i have ever eaten was so good i can't stop thinking about it and it's been days. they also serve really good spam musubi too. I find the prices for the amount of food they give you to be more than fair and the next time i go back i'm getting extra mac salad and musubi to go. read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Hawaiian BBQ Chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Vista, California

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I came here at first for the grand opening so I can get the bogo deal. This time I came to redeem the lovely coupons they gave me. I redeemed the free spam musubi so delicious and so filling! I also redeemed the free young coconut. It was so refreshing for that hot day! I bought the guava pie. It tastes so good, like a way better pop tart! The last thing I redeemed was the bogo coupon. I bought the bbq combo and the katsu combo. The grilled chicken and beef were so good. So much food and plenty to take home for another meal or to share. I forgot to take pictures of the combos because I was so hungry. I gave the chicken katsu to my friend and he enjoyed the crunchy deliciousness. Also enough for another meal or to share. Pretty clean restaurant with great service and plenty of sauces! read more

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I was excited to find out a new Ono's was opening. However, the food was disappointing. The Ono in Murietta is much better, and their macaroni salad was so good. I was expecting the same, but the macaroni salad at the Vista Ono was nasty, way too heavy and greasy. There was a spill all over the floor by the drink well, and they just put cones around it instead of cleaning it up. Customer service was okay, not the friendliest. You order at a self serve kiosk. The good thing is that when you pay, they don't prompt you for a tip, which is good. read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ is always a solid choice. I tried the chicken katsu, Hawaiian BBQ chicken, and shrimp, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and filling. This location is also really nice and modern inside. It's definitely more updated than some other Ono locations I've been to. The staff was great and friendly as well. Good food, generous portions, and an overall great experience! :) read more

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I had some opening day coupons to use so I came for dinner & it was all very yummy! I tried plate #44 chicken katsu & bbq I asked for double Mac & rice and my coupon was for a free musibi & a young coconut drink both were sooo yummy! I also tried the guava pop tart by the register that was amazing also! read more

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Ono finally opened! I got the #44 (BBQ/Katsu Mix) so I could try a little bit of everything. The katsu was crispy and well seasoned. The bbq was yum and the veggies were a nice and fresh addition to my meal. I'd come back again! Give this place a try! read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Love this hot sauce! - Hawaiian Near Me - Vista, California

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What a wonderful grand opening! I really enjoyed the live entertainment especially the dancers. Tropical fun vibes were everywhere in celebration of this new business. All the staff were super friendly and welcoming especially those at the counter taking orders. And of course, my food was sooo yummy bursting with Island flavors. Ono!! It made me want to take a trip to Hawaii. I'll be back to try the other Aloha-style dishes. I definitely recommend Ono Hawaiian BBQ to the Yelp Community :-) read more

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Usually when I come here the foods good and I have no issues, but today, halfway through my meal I noticed a green or blue hair or something on my chicken. Other than that the service was nice as usual. read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - Vista, California

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This place is always amazing. Very clean inside. The food is delicious and they give you plenty. The staff here are super friendly and helpful. read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - BBQ Mix - Hawaiian Near Me - Vista, California

I went to the grand opening day! The BOGO promotion is great! This is the first time I've tried the food at Ono Hawaiian BBQ. I ordered the short ribs. The portion is big (at least comes with 3-4meaty strips of the short ribs, rice, macaroni salad, and steamed veggies). There are enough seatings (includes the outdoor). Service is nice, efficient, and quick. The steamed veggies probably need to be a little more tender/cooked). read more

Brand new Hawaiian food to Vista! Food was plentiful, fresh and delish. Got 4 coupons for future visits which is awesome. Meats could have been marinated longer for deeper flavor, but loved all the steamed veggies read more

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Was craving Hawaiian food. Was about to go to L&L but double checked to see if there was anywhere else and I'm glad I did. The food def tasted much more fresh than L&L. It was pleasantly clean there as well. read more

Place was welcoming and clean. Easy to order and the food was yummy. The music is great and so is the staff.

There's only three ONO's in San Diego ( soon to be a fourth ) and for some reason I've been to all three. I wasn't trying to, I just sort of noticed them out the window as I was driving by. As before, I am impressed. The one in Vista is probably the smallest and least themed of the Onos but I'll cut them a break since you can't fit too much into one place. Besides, it's about the food. I love it here. In many ways I can't tell the difference between them and L&L Hawaiian. I mean no offense, it's just that if you were to put down a plate of each from both, I couldn't tell the difference. If you like L&L then you'll like Ono's. read more

Came on their grand opening day and ordered the Hawaiian barbecue mix and Hawaiian chicken lunch plate. I am so glad that this is now here because the quality and the flavor of the meats never disappoint! There were a lot of friendly servers, and I didn't observe a line because we came at around 8 PM, but I think this place will do really great! Really loved the tunes they were playing in the air, and the decorations were on point as well. Excited to come back again. read more

Food was actually good. But if you don't have a receipt in your hand when they call your number they act like you're trying to steal. Fire the girl calling out numbers, she's fucking your customer experience up. read more

I've tried several Hawaiian BBQ places and was not a fan but this one is GOOD. We ordered the family meal plus one appetizer which was an excellent value and fed 4 adults and two kids. We chose three different meats and every single one was great. I especially loved the crispy fish though - I'll be back for that alone. The Mac salad is not something I normally like but I even thought this one was good! Less sweet compared to others I have tried. read more

Big portions, great service. So happy you just down the street. My new comfort food spot

All meats were done well. Macaroni was great. Sauces were very good as well. Will be back again to try other items on the menu. read more

Sorry, Ono--I know you're new to Vista, but compared to the L&L in San Marcos, this location just wasn't up to par. My wife ordered the Kalua pork, and the cabbage wasn't cooked with the pork, so it lacked the flavor you'd expect. The pasta salad was also too heavy on the mayo. I had the Kalbi short ribs, and unfortunately they were mostly fat rather than tender meat, making them greasy with very little flavor. I also tried the beef musubi, but the unsweetened beef didn't pair well with the seaweed. Overall, the food was edible but lacked flavor. I'd also recommend chopping the cabbage into smaller pieces, we received mostly large chunks from the bottom of the cabbage "the stump". read more

Got the Teriyaki chicken meal and ot was really good. Love their Teriyaki sauce. They didn't skimp on the chicken either. read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Teriyaki Chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Vista, California

Well done! Mac salad on point w/the little carrots. Rice was perfect, not mushy or over cooked. Fire & BBQ chicken hit home. Keep up the good work folks, nice customer service too read more

Not as good as the L&L in San Marcos. Very tight space and the Macaroni salad was mediocre.

$12.99 for a HUGE amount of delicious food!! I got the bbq chicken with mac salad, rice & veggies. The staff was friendly, and quick. I definitely recommend this place! read more

I'm so grateful for this new location, the best food just around the corner , best atmosphere, music and service , clean and yummy fresh made food I love love love Hawaiian bbq and ono made it so much better for me opening this location forever grateful read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Bbq mix plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Vista, California

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Got the teriyaki chicken and the island fire chicken. Both were yummy! Their katsu sauce is a must try. Great macaroni salad too. Both plates were licked clean. Will come back! read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Order area - Hawaiian Near Me - Vista, California

Came here twice because I had to see if the BBQ chicken dish would be as good as the first. It was!

I attended the grand opening. It was awesome. They were giving out free shirts bags layers to go around your neck. They had great entertainment they were giving having raffles. Yasmin was my server. She provided excellent customer service. The staff and everybody was friendly for those that were waiting in line they were providing us water. It was awesome. I highly recommend this place. Great experience. read more

We both enjoyed our food. No A/C, so definitely warm. Probably will go back in Fall. Plenty of other places with comfortable temps inside.

Food is great been here several times and each time I never had an issue however, on this particular occasion, I came in early order some food and I took a seat. I waited 20 minutes for my food and when I was about to check in to see what's going on with my food, another lady brought a plate of food in saying it was not hers and turns out she had my order the whole time so I was waiting for 20 minutes for another lady just to take my order. when the order popped up to me, I walked over. They apologize they didn't compensate me for anything and just thank me. all disappointing because I waited 20 minutes for my food just so someone else can take it. they need to be more vigilant on their order system. read more

Oh no! This place sucks! The chicken was so bad it seemed like a rubber chicken that was bought at the local joke store and then was cooked and served. The rice was ok. read more

So sad that my first experience was so bad. Ordered Hawaiian bbq mixed. Lots of protein but 90% of the bites had fat and gristle... had to spit out a lot. No sauce. No flavor in macaroni salad. Ready bad food quality and poor flavor. read more

One Hawaiian BBQ in Vista Caiifornia just opened up recently in Vista, Ca.and boy, are we glad they have arrived! The building that they opened up in has been remodeled and is cheerfull, clean and bright. they food there is excellent Hawaiian faire including marinated steak, goldent brown chicken with a crispy covering and many other sumptous Hawaiian plates that are all top shelf. They also have an desert on the counter that is filled with Hawaiian grust inside of a gooey dough like shell that is to die for. But the bestpart of the thriving business is their staff and especially "Valentina" who is a joy to be around. She is personable, knowledgeable, funny with I smile on her face at all times. The best part about her is she puts up with my dumb stories and dodgy ramblings. And believe me, that takes a lot of paitience! To me , she is the best part of the whole package. I would hope that she gets acknowledgement from her peers for a job well done. And don't worry, Valentina and One Hawaiian BBQ, read more

im huge Hawaiian bbq fan and just tried this new place, absolutely amazing, fresh, great flavor and huge portions for your buck