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For two star Hawaiian, try Ono Hawaiian Foods in Honolulu. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable.
5.0 of 5 stars.
The Lau Lau plate filled me up!! I wasn't hungry for another 5-6 hours! Seriously! It was my first time eating here even though I've been to Oahu the past three years. My friend who's stationed at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the food. The Lau Lau is exceptional5 stars for the food. The Lau Lau is exceptional. Minus one star for the lack of parking and small place. Great if you have a small party but not if you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ono, you are a roughly hewn but valuable treasure.Whenever my fortune genie whisks me away to Oahu, this is the one and only restaurant that I simply cannot miss.Lau lau is lickem up ono.Kalua pig is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted ono kine grindz while I was visiting my family in Hawaii. I'm Filipino, so when I say grindz to my family that usually entails spam, rice, eggs, and tomatoes with vinegar.So, I told...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate the best lau lau in my entire fatty life here. It was freakin amazing. Even the leaf tasted good. The kahlua pork, butterfish, long rice chicken, poi, and curry beef were just ok. You have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is delicious and very authentic. Their food is was better than the food at the luau. It's a very small restaurant and the people running the place know what they are doing, so go with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I guess it really is just my unrefined palate for local hawaiian food, but I just don't enjoy it as other cuisines I've had in the past...I found the butterfish luau to be very salty.The chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dude.. this place is freaking delicious. After days and days of just mediocre places like Cheeseburger in Paradise, we came here after my brother suggested it.Wow... talk about comfort food. We almost...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ARGH Ono, What Happened to You?!?!The taste is not the same after that one guy passed away. Did he forget to tell the secret ingredient? Did he have the magic fingers? We'll never know. Oh so sad,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to experience authentic Hawaiian food, this place is a great spot! Its a bit small but I guess that what makes it feel like home! The walls are covered with pictures of past customers...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Me and a bunch of my brothers finally took a lil vaca in Honolulu. I really wanted to try something authentic and thats what I got AUTHENTIC! ORDERED1. POI a root pudding a staple of the Polynesians!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Things you should know:1. There is almost always a line out in front. Just wait in line because it's worth it. There is no list and you don't need to go in to check in. Da guy will come out and talk...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars.This was our first meal in Honolulu during our first trip to Hawai'i. So I have no idea what authentic Hawaiian food tastes like, but I chose this restaurant for its authentic, no frills...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I went around Oahu looking for authentic Hawaiian Food. This is as good as it gets. The food was absolutely delicious from the moist and tasty but not too salty kaluha pig or the melt...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have to say this place was as authentic as it can get in honolulu. i have been to several traditional luaus here in cali thru friends who are hawaiian/polynesian decents and coming to hawaii for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What is the big deal about this place. Everything was bland and tasteless. Luckily we ordered one combination plate and shared. Very disappointed in the taste department.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After an hour hike from Diamond Head to get here... I don't think the food could taste any better!!!!Not just the hike and starvation made this food great!, but this place really is amazing, just like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is BOMB!!!!! My favorite is the pork laulau plate with day old poi. Haven't found any place that is better cause there isn't. If you come around 2-4pm or before noon-ish there is no wait,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful first experience with real local food. We ordered the combination plate with a side of the chicken long rice soup. The plate came with lau lau, kalua pig, lomi lomi, pipikaula, and haupia....
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm deducting a 1/2 star for not accepting credit cards, but man oh man, was this place deelish!We stopped by for lunch after some time at the beach. Parking is scarce in the area so we parked around...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
No I didn't try the food!Thanks for raining on my parade Ono's!Ok... so people rave about this place... so I had to try it out for myself.but with BAD CUSTOMER service... you will lose business!there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A great introduction to Hawaiian food...after hearing so much about ono, we came here for lunch and got the last seat in the house. the hole-in-the wall feel of the restaurant was only made better by...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sooooo tasty! And two people can have a full meal for 20 bucks! Hard to beat that in Waikiki. Get the combination plate - more than enough food for 2 hungry people.We got there around 11:30am and had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just visited Honolulu and tried out Ono for some authentic, non-touristy food. It was delicious! We didn't have much of a wait, but while we did the host was extremely friendly and jovial. My friend...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give this place an extra star, I would! This place is straight up a hole in the wall with the BEST authentic Hawaiian food you can find in Waikiki! You could dine in your beach wear and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, their service is kinda brusque but, hell, for their laulau, they can make me sit on the floor to eat. It is just the best pork dish EVER! The meat is so tender and flavorful! And I never thought...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to try authentic Hawaiian food. Skip the touristy luaus and come Ono Hawaiian Foods if you want quality tasty food. We ordered kalua pig, lau lau (pork in taro leaves), pipikaula...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We pretty much went to EVERY hole in the wall Hawaiian food restaurant and this place was definitely the best and most authentic hands down. The waitress was also a great part of our experience...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had dinner here tonight after seeing this place on the Travel Channel with Anthony Bordaine..The restaurant is small (20 people cap) and the furnishings are sparse and old school (think 1960's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
heard about this restaurant and how fab it was! decided to go the day we were leaving for home, and guess what. they were closed! fyi, they are closed on sundays!
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Lau Lau and kalua pig is good. All the other food was all right.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their lau lau, kalua pig, poke and haupia. Just thinking about this place makes me want to book a flight right now...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks Anthony Bourdain for coming here!!! Ono's was on the show No Reservations, Hawaii. I came here a year ago because Bourdain promoted it. The place is a little small, but the service is great....
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It hurts me to say some of these things because I have such a soft spot for mum and pop joints. I have to admit that I had relatively good expectations going here while I was on vacation with my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After seeing this on the Travel Channel, I had to add this to my list of must try restaurants on my trip to Oahu. This restaurant is a hole in the wall with limited tables and simple decor. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, I just got back from my vacation at Oahu... and we've heard so many great things about this place. What we didn't know was that it was a tiny place.... CUTE but tiny. I loved it. We got there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really know what the hype is about. I give them 3-Stars for the food & give them a 0.5-Stars for having pretty good service.Kalua Pig, Laulau, Rice, Poke Fish, Haupia (Coconut Jello Dessert),...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ono was so delicious! We were sure to get the pork and taro root with poy. One dish is enough for two people- you will see why... so much food! :) So glad I got a chance to try authentic Hawaiian....
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Hawaiian food and I can't believe I didn't try this place until my 4th time in Oahu! I kept hearing from my best friend about how good the food was when she was there, so when we finally went...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I just had an awesome trip at the aquarium. Well not really since it was packed with a lot of people. So we were dying of starvation after leaving that place. A good friend of mine recommend that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THIS IS THE ULTIMATE BEST BEST BEST HAWAIIAN FOOD ever!!!if you're looking for spam mushibi, or L&L stuff GO ELSEWHERE. but if you're looking for some real homecooking authenic hawaiian cuisine YOU...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A short bus ride and walk from our hotel on Kuhio Avenue, we indulged in some fantastic servings of local cuisine. My friend and I split an order of poke and the lau lau combo with a side of rice....
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It seems silly to go to Hawaii and not try the local food. Everyone talked up this place so we definitely had to try it.I ordered the chicken long rice plate and the bf ordered the combination plate....
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is overrated. I had the Lau Lau with rice and a pepsi. The Lau Lau had a ton of MSG and gave me a major headache. The rice was soft and mushy instead of my preferred light and fluffy. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOL! Have you guys seen the sign outside? The store is pretty small, so there's a sign on the door asking you to wait outside to be seated. I'm attaching a picture of the sign, but here's the text:...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I heart lau lau.We ordered their lau lau and chicken long rice. When the food came, our table was filled with plates! We got:lau lau: I think it was just pork (no butterfish or else I couldn't taste...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I guess Hawaiian food is getting expensive these days. 14 bucks for a small cup of Kalua Pig? Place is relatively packed most times, the place is small, but they're quick. The food was salty, as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Liked the lau lau and the kailua pork. We got there early...around 4:30 and there wasn't much of a wait, which was great. Bring quarters if you want to park on the street. Would definitely recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheeeehoooo!You can tell by the long line outside that this place is definitely loved by locals. Being from Cali, I definitely wanted to try some typical Hawaiian grub at a grade A local joint. This...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We were driving home from work and got a sudden urge for Hawaiian food, so we decided to try Ono's. We usually go to Yama's or Young's, but Ono's was the closest to where we were, so we decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ono, its so good!My first 'hawaiian' meal... the locals we met raved about this place so we walked from the Waikiki boardwalk all the way to Ono's and boy was i not disappointed! We didn't really know...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first exposure to Hawaiian food of any kind was at OHF. I was in heaven at that meal!That said, of course the atmosphere is what it is... and there is better Hawaiian food to be had (though it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a sad day for me as I never thought I would ever give Ono Hawaiian Foods a 3-star rating. The only reason I am giving it 3 stars and not 2 is because of my history with it and because it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I had a Hawaiian grandma, this is what I imagined her cooking would taste like. When we went to Oahu a couple of years ago, we tried eating here but it was closed on Sunday. When we went back here...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ono's Hawaiian Foods is just that - ONO! This is as authentic Hawaiian as it gets. It's like eating at home... the food is delicious, portions are generous, and they treat you like ohana. They are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a definite stop when visiting hawaii for authentic hawaiian food! rachael ray was right about this place...and, it's quite an added bonus when u have the kama'ainas take you!it's a small place with a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heard so much about this place that I have been trying to find it off and on for the past few months. First of all, it is easy to go right past Ono Hawaiian since it is nondescript and for me,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ono's is more like OH OH OH OH......OHHHHHH YEAH!!!!I SUPER LOVE THIS PLACE!!! On my recent trip to Oahu, this is first place I had to stop for a real authentic Hawaiian meal. My family first...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best meal I had during my last visit :) My two friends and I shared the combo plate and got a side of the chicken long rice. It was more than enough for the 3 of us. It was a great...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want real Hawaiian food, this is the place. The walls are covered with pictures and autographs of local celebrities. The restaurant is really small so I got my order to-go. After the waiter...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Call ahead, even for takeout - especially if you want the kalua pig! They run out fast!We ended up getting frozen ono kalua pig from the daiei and ordering the poi, lomi salmon, pork and some kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can only give it 4 stars because I've only eaten there once, and I'd like to try so much more, but what I did try was fantastic!! If you're looking for authentic Hawaiian food, forget about the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You want awesome local Hawaiian food? This is the place!
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for authenticity, not so much for the location and the ambiance. We shared the chicken long rice combination and the chopped steak (the special for Mondays only) for two people and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've spent hours staring, prodding & poking at the haupia they have here, trying to figure out how they make it...but to no avail. It's not silky in texture like normal haupia, it's a little...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food, atmosphere, and service was unique. I would have to say I thought the food was good, not great, but the people I was with really loved it. The manager, maybe owner came outside while we were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty overrated place IMO. If locals only eat here, I'd imagine hawaii go broke because its quite expensive, considering the ghetto-fab neighborhood its in. Everything came in little dishes....13...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'll give it more like an OH NO than ONO.One, the place is dingy and dusty. I don't mind eating in a rustic environment at all just as long as everything is clean and orderly. The condiment bottles...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a must every time I go to Oahu. Best Laulau and lomi salmon. Order the butterfish too!
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH YEAH NO! Ono Hawaiian Foods is ONO! Only in Hawaii will you hear someone say "oh yeah no?" haha.Anyways, Ono Hawaiian Food is really ono, if you can some how get a parking stall in front of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great and its true, locals really do eat there. I think that there were only 2 tables of tourist.When you order for two get the combo plate and a side dish, I recommend the ahi poke...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm glad Yelp can help me find some good places to eat here! I wasn't doing so hot on my own. So here's my review from a tourist-guided-by-Yelp perspective:This seemed to be the real Hawaiian food I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with my little sister again. Everything was GREAT. I think Ono has its on and off times (sometimes the lau lau is dry! grr!) but when it is on, man! it is on!Everything = lau lau, kalua...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can get all the local food and/or food served at luau's here for a decent price. The place is small so try to go during odd hours or be prepared for a line.
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i must've gone to this place on a good day. i ordered the lau lau with kalua pork and it was one of the best i had in a long time. it was pricey tho. $17.00 for plate lunch??! portions were big too....
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very goood! And the quantity of each order was alot so its almost good enough to share if your appetite is small.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
being that im not a local, not hawaiian, and not well informed about what hawaiian food actually is.. i was very disappointed. the woman who helped us wasnt of much help. rather she recommended to us...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ono did not disappoint. Quick and friendly service, and cozy, homey feel to the place. My friend and I ordered the combo meal and it was more than enough for the two of us (and that says something...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like Liz L.'s review, I guess I really don't like Hawaiian food. Our Hawaiian friends all told us to try this out. It is a good way to experience real local food without going to a Luau. We ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
either i'm on crack, my taste buds have been hijacked, or everyone else is on crack. FINALLY made it to Ono's yesterday for lunch. no wait for seats - great! menus already on the table -...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was good traditional hawaiian food. It is very tiny, so you have to wait outside to be seated. Me and my boyfriend got the combo of the laulau and kahlua pork. It was pretty good.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This local, hole-in-the-wall restaurant was recommended to me by a friend who grew up on Oahu. It was exactly as he described it - the homestyle, traditional hawaiian food was tasty and very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think... maybe... I don't like... Hawaiian food. Because this place is supposed to be the best of the best, and I only thought it was OK.That's probably not Ono's fault. I like to think that I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here because of great reviews on yelp. We were the first customers at 11am (we were on a tight schedule and really wanted to squeeze in a Hawaiian food place). We ordered the combination plate...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AWESOME!!! great service and awesome food. Always ask for a recommendation before ordering, and if you are still confuse, the server is kind enough to give you some sampler to try. I ordered the most...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just droppin by to add my 5-star review to the rest of 'em! =)
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, excellent service! They let us sample the poi, a first for us!
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you Arnold and Kristel for bringing us here. Every single thing we ordered was really good. Down home hawaiian comfort food for really cheap? I'm totally down! The beef stew was the special that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As usual we swung by to Ono's, our old "friend" in Hawaii. Had the Pork Lau Lau combo first time and 2 days later we came back and I had the chicken Lau Lau...each comes with either poi or rice (I go...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I spent a week in Waikiki and unfortunately did not find this gem until our last night. We ate at tons of restaurants in Waikiki along the beach, but none compared to Ono Hawaiian. This...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food! Friendly staff. Hole in the wall atmosphere. I love this part of town.
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yesssss, Ono's! What can I say? This place has a great staff and great food! The laulau is huge and very tasty. The portions are pretty big. The location is very convenient to Waikiki. If this is your...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Locals! You know those "You Know You're From Hawaii When..." lists? Some of my favorites:- You have a slipper tan.- Your only suit is a bathing suit.- You drive barefoot.- Only NOW you know that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely the spot you go to to get your Hawaiian food fix! As many times as I've been here, I've never been disappointed. Always busy so, expect a wait and carry out is a great option. If...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We wanted to go to ono seafood however it was closed. I looked down the street and saw Ono Hawaii. My family just loved this place! The staff was so nice and helped us order our food. We loved...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had to wait in line to enter this little restaurant. Given the circumstances - starving and wanting to see what all the fuss was about, we waited patiently and found that the food was sooooo good!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dude, seriously.............. I only have one thing to say. Laulau pork. I don't care what anyone else has to say or what the side dishes tasted like. Just make sure you get the laulau pork....
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
::Pig::Doesn't matter what form you get it in... this is tasty stuff. Normally I need the fire water to get the best of the pig, but in this case, the fire water can stay on the side lines.::Loco...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best authentic hawaiian food ever!
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
no nonsense real hawaiin food. read - you arent getting any mango marinated grilled fish here. poi - is interesting. the sweet potatoes were alright. butterfish way too fishy tasting.really no...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For the cafeteria teal plates alone, I'm a fan.I was a little put off in the beginning. Service was a little abrupt. It left me wondering where the aloha spirit was.But once we started asking our...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Always a first stop to eat when back on the rock. Ono is a clean, one a kind restaurant that offers authentic home made cuisine of the islands. The menu is vast, the staff is wonderful, the prices are right,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you Yelpers! We were on vacation in Waikiki and were in search for a good authentic Hawaiian restaurant close to Waikiki. We found Ono. There was a 15 min. wait when we got there, but it was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Quite the local experience. Great Kalua pig and laulau. So hole in the wall!"
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you ever travel to Honolulu or even live in Honolulu, you have to stop and find Ono's. Its a hole in wall. Its like those places that always tastes better in the ghetto, kind of places. Those who...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The food is great and the service is fast and friendly. What more can you ask for. Short sharp and sweet... The portions are pretty generous too. I will be coming back here very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you go to Oahu, you have to go to Ono's. There's always a wait, but well worth it. I don't know much about what is "good" Hawaiian food, but my husband and his family have gone there for years. You...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
om nom nom nomprobably the most authentic hawaiian food i've had. i think the only other places that compar ein my mind is helen's or seouka's on kauai. got the combo meal with kalua pig and pork...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You can find some tasty Hawaiian food at Ono, but beware: the experience is uneven. I recommend the Pork Lau Lau...a generous portion of tender pork wrapped in Taro leaves (similar to cooked spinach...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best restaurant meal we had in Oahu.Must try the Sale Meat Watercress which is really beef short ribs that stewed really soft and is super flavorful in this watercress broth. Also really good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friends that grew up in Oahu recommended this place so my sister and I had to try it. We're huge nerds so we spend a couple hours at the local library then walked to this place. It's always packed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's always good. Whenever I am around the island, I always come here at least once.This time we got the ahi poke, squid laulau, and pork luau.All great :)
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up eating here since I was a toddler, so I love this place. The only thing I don't like so much is the chicken long rice. Everything else has always been excellent every time I've been here...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
2 of my friends recommended this place. Its a little shack w/ tons of stuff on the wall. The food is alright, but the service is excellent. You will really feel the island hospitality here. Once...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The name says all you need to know: Ono Hawaiian Foods.My family is from Hawaii and I have spent a fair amount of time on the islands enjoying the food. And I can say that the food at Ono is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't c-r-a-v-e butterfish lau lau and poi on a regular basis, but when I do this is the place. It's open an hour later than Helena's.Throw it in with some really excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Haha! I love the comment about elementary school cafeteria plates. They are soo rockin' the pastel green plates from back in school days.I was referred to this place by a friend, and have to say it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ono Hawaiian Foods, you have failed me. I've heard so much good stuff about your fine cozy restaurant. I've even seen so many famous people posted up all over the restaurant, but I feel that the food...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You want authentic Hawaiian food, here, you've got. As authentic as it can get.Before people, they being tourists mostly, they think they're going to get some version of Hawaiian food that is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice Hawaiian dinner - not terribly impressed and the portions were a little small, but it was tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars.I'd call this a comfort food / diner kinda joint. The folks here are such warm and nice people. I believe I was still finishing off my huge serving of poke from Ono Seafood at the table....
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry - but this place is entirely overrated. Maybe it has deteriorated recently as other reviewers claim, or maybe it's never been much of a restaurant to begin with, but if you have matured beyond...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fav is the combo kalua pig & lau lau plate. I usually select chicken lau lau if they haven't run out. The lau lau has lots of leaves - the crux of a great lau lau. The servings are huge & the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was not impressed the first time I went to Ono's two years ago. But this time when I went back I was very pleased. I think it was because I ordered the Chicken Lau Lau and a side of the Kalua pig...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pricey - yes. Tasty - yes. Ono is a great place to sample some local food. Like every other review, the laulau was delicious. It was the first time I tried poi, and it was good. Of course, you need to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Hawaiian foods! The pork lau lau and kaloa pork were delicious. The lady that worked there showed us how to mix the food and eat it - Hawaiian style. First time we finished a bowl of poi! We...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We love to check out local eateries off the beaten path when on vacation. With 200 reviews and a "People Love Us on Yelp" sticker on the window, Ono Hawaiian is officially not a rare find anymore....
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ono's has gone down hill in the past few years. The owners are kind of grumpy, and I think their past success has gotten to them. Its mostly a tourist place now. With Helenas, Peoples Cafe, Shimas,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I heard about this place and had pretty high expectations. It's got all that you want if you're a second-tier foodie, meaning you look for what's under the surface; not what's hot or is the place of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's wrong with these people? Ono's is a great place. If it were not for Ono's, Hawaii would not be the same. I like waiting in line anticipating what would be filling up my belly with happiness....
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious Hawaiian food, decent prices, hilarious personable uncle running the seating... what's not to love?Pork lau lau: Moist, tender, yummy.Poi: I'm not an expert, but it was good to me.Lomi...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quaint little restaurant located on Kapahulu with by far the BEST laulau plates!! I enjoy eating in because you get to eat out of all those little side dish plastic plates. I think it's an optical...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When i went to hawaii for new years eve 2005 (i think) or was it 2006?That matters not. We were on a group tour, and a couple of people who were in my party suggested this place, so my mom and i said...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we had our little grubby hearts set on getting Helena's as our last meal on the islands but nooooo, they have to be on vacation. damn them for having Work-Life balance. don't they learn a thing or...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I get sick, I know......... pua ting me. I ack like one beeg baybeh.Well, my faverit thing in the whole world is Ono's salt meat luau. If you haven't tried it, then you're truly missing out on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Other than the lau lau and haupia, I can't distinctly remember any one dish at Ono's but that could be the food coma talking. Don't get me wrong though, its good, damn good from the lomi lomi salmon...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If Mom and Pop is your thing, as well as local, boy, get yourself on a plane to Hawaii! This place is phenomenal for local food. If you are visiting Hawaii (or you live right in town), you MUST eat...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very mom and pops atmosphere. this place will put you into a food coma like no other. i recommend the saltwater meat crest this soup is delicious. the lau lau is to die for and dont forget to put alot...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place has that local, hole-in-the-wall, mom and pop feel that makes you love the fact that you are eating in hawaii. the gentleman in charge of moving the line that's half way down the block has...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My family came with high expectations of an authentic Hawaiian meal. We were sorely disappointed. I had the chicken long rice special and it was ok. It tasted like cheap chicken soup and the rest of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nice little hide out. The Kalua Pig was so good and my sides of Lomi Salmon and Haupia desert was right on point with my appetite. Everything was so tasty and I was so full after leaving there. I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved the food! I got the combo plate with Kalua Pig, Lomi salmon, Beef jerky, Haupia (jelly like desert that taste like coconut, it was made perfectly), rice, and raw onion... i was in heaven!
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got a combo plate with the laulau (pork wrapped in taro leaves) and the kalua pig. It's like eating Korean food, Hawaiian style with all the small plates. You get your lomi salmon (my fave), haupia...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Heretofore my worst, most disappointed expectations restaurant in Hawaii. I think this place suffers from the "how dare you judge negatively our beloved local culture" effect. I like hawaiian food...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How many people reviewed this place???? 146 as of this writting. Wow. This is a real hole in the wall local place. It deserves the 5 stars even with horrible parking, only on the street as far as I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My friend LOVED this place, and was in foodie heaven as she ate. I, on the other hand, was a little disappointed with the fare. As a non seafood eater, I ordered the Kalua pig ala carte, along with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best authentic Hawaiian food I've tasted on the island.
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Freaking incredible. The best meal I had on my recent trip to Waikiki. Had the Kalua pig plate and it was amazing delicious (best pork I've had in the longest time - couldn't believe non-sauced...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place!!!! I love their laulau's, lomi salmon, chicken long rice and haupia. Its well worth the drive. The laulau is huge, you can share it with someone.
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my parents used to take me here when i was a small kid, i remember the color of the minty green plates. if you get the combo plate, that's all you really need for two people, no need to order two...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would seriously fly to Hawaii just to eat here for a week. I went here a couple of years ago and the food was FANTASTIC. The best island food I've ever tasted! Ono's has a very "Mom and Pop" feel...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the $17 combo. It was good even though the portions is small me and my wife had ono seafood right before Ono Hawaiian Food open at 11 am. The kalua pig, lau lau, lomi lomi salmon was good. We...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMMMMMMMMY hawaiin food. So good you'll feel like a local afterwards!Kalua pork is awesome!
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tried out this place on last week based upon the rave reviews this place is getting. The place is small and very low-key, but the food they serve is decent. Perhaps I don't really know what...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Oh no! Everyone is going to hate me for a negative review for such a loved place. When we finished eating our food, my boyfriend proclaimed, "I paid $14 for this crap?" Disclosure...We are not well...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
affordable, delicious, cool service, and cute decor~What better place to go for honeymoon than Hawaii? One of the islands we went was Oahu. And for us, honeymoon would not be complete without some...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't had Hawaiian food in a while but really enjoyed the food here. A few of the items were a little salty but i think they were supposed to be that way.The service there was awesome. The guy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious authentic hawaiian food.. this hole in the wall is a perfect spot to get the real deal. I really liked the chicken long rice, kalua pork and pork lau lau. mmmm so delicious. This...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The only item that we enjoyed was the laulau pig. The rice was cold, the poki fish was disgusting. The service was bad, I have no clue how this place earned high reviews, of course, it's all...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, the best Hawaiian food in Hawaii. Looks like crap from the outside but the food is oh so ono. The lau lau has a lot of meat and it's not dry like how some of the store bought ones are....
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took the advice of all the locals and fellow yelp reviewers and ate here while on vacation. The decor is nothing special, but the food is excellent and the service was great. If you're looking for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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x2 people both with combo plates so that we could try a lot. I was only...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ono Hawaiian Foods definitely stays true to its name. It is very delicious! Forget the ambiance, decor and what not. The only reason you go to local hole in the wall restaurants is for the food. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place was great for Hawaiian food. What made it even better was the service. We brought our 8 month old daughter. The older woman who was our waitress, brought out her own dish of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was going to give this place 4 stars but I have to give it some help since there are folks here giving some low scores. This place does not have the looks, so what. The food is good and I finally...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
During my stay, Ono's was the second most enjoyable meal I had, next to Alan Wong's. I have no idea what I ordered; but that place was awesome! I never had local Hawaiian food until I came here. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All the action of the island is centered on Waikiki but for my vacation, I like to step outside of all that. One of those steps led me to Ono's. I had been there once before on my last trip to the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been fortunate enough to visit Oahu several times and every time I've visited, I have to stop by this place to eat. The food is delicious and I have not found anything that compares to this on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the food here...very fresh laulau and the kalua pig is tasty! The place itself looks like it needs to be renovated but ur not here for the decor! IThe haupia could be better! Great portions, I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All visitors to Oahu must eat here if they want an authentic local meal. Zippy's and L&L don't count. Here, you'll find all the fixin's, especially pork wrapped in banana leaves!The Auntie's who...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place should be renamed OH NO!! I know, I will probably get hate mail for this, but I am convinced you have to be a local to love this food. It's just not that good. I do like Hawaiian...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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We found out about Ono's from the Anthony Bourdain TV program, "No Reservations" and went there last week with "great expectations". The place does have lots of character, and since we went early (11:45 a.m....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend was looking for good local places to eat on Yelp and found this one. Yelp is awesome, because without this there's no way we would've known about it. You've gotta walk away from the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
IT WAS FUCKING AWESOME!!!!!!!............well for me anywayPORK LUALAU, Squid Laulau, flank steak, Mahi, Purple swt potato, coconut pudding squares, and a big bowl of poi!!!!!Its to die for. Totally...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mean grindz with a mean line, but worth it if you are a need to have authentic hypertension fuel. Get small kine salt, but the bugga is mean. Parking is a tough one and you may be standing outside...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
More kudos for Onos. Brought some friends over for lunch and they loved it. I promised them the biggest laulaus ever and we weren't disappointed. Poi and haupia were awesome. Prices were the same...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was probably as authentic as can be. I felt like I was eating in someone's makeshift dining room. Yes, I tasted poi for the first time. It tasted like mashed taro. It reminded me a little of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've read and heard so many awesome things about this place and all were true. If you've never had local Hawaiian food, this is the place to go cuz not only is it truly ono, the wonderful lady who...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've always heard of this place, but never got a chance to go there, and recently my uncle bought me a plate b/c he really wanted me to try. Whatever he bought, I really didn't care for it, I found it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best food I had in Hawaii.. and for the most reasonable price! The combination plate is amazing.. you get a ton of side dishes, Lau Lau (pork wrapped in spinach that almost looks like a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend Kris from College introduced me to this place.... On my very first visit to Oahu, I asked her...Kris take me to a place you love and that will give me a good sense of your local...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Hawaiian food on the island. Lau laus are huge, kalua pig, lomi salmon with poi. Also try the watercress soup, kind of expensive, but I crave for it from time to time.They might not have the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ALthough it's been 5 years since I been there, I still remember going here everytime I go to O'ahu. The place is what Hawai'i is all about. Good food, small place, BIG on Character!!! Except for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Skip the food at the fake Luau you're going to & eat real food here.I especially love the Lau Lau...but you gotta try all the Hawaiian food!
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been trying to pick the right time to write this review. Hoping that one day the words would just come to me and I could do this place justice. Well, I've been waiting for a while and still...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so my current love right now is lau lau and i have ever had it as good as at ono's. I got the lau lau plate that came with lau lau (obviously) fish, haupia, Day old poi(you can get fresh too but i'm...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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Ono's got good Hawaiian food. Poi, Kalua Pork, Laulau, Luau, Houpia, Lomi Lomi. You get your food in small dishes and you share with everyone. But if you're thinking that you can finish that Poi all by...
kudzu.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I got here exactly at 11:15 and it was empty. By 11:45 all the seats were taken. So if you don't like the long wait, 11'ish seems to be the magic number.I kept nagging my husband that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh wow, I'm lucky number 143 to review this place. Ono's got good food. Good Hawaiian food. Poi, Kalua Pork, Laulau, Luau, Houpia, Lomi Lomi. You get your food in small dishes and you share with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
my bf and i really wanted some hawaiian plate lunch and was having a hard time finding one. thank goodness for yelp! we decided on Ono because it was close and the reviews were so high. Good thing we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The real deal for Hawaiian food. I'm not a big poi fan but everything else is so good.
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I jotted down a few places to try while in Hawaii, and for some reason I saw this on every website that had recommendations. I know why now... the food is reallly good!! We arrived a few hours...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We asked our concierge where to go for Hawaiian food and she gave us a list. Then we said, "No, a place YOU'd go to." Then she directed us to Ono. We're glad she did because this place had some of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While on a company business trip, I met my manager and his flight attendant girlfriend for dinner at Ono's. She had never tried Hawaiian food and so we agreed to take her there. What can I say? I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy Hawaiian food more on Fridays, it must be a mental thing. I had Ono's plate with LauLau, Kalua Pig, Rice, Lomi Salmon and Haupia. I give the plate an overall 3, it was good, but not broke da...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to go for authentic Hawaiian food! Kalua pork, lau lau, and salmon lomi are AMAZING! Still trying to acquire the taste of poi, but you if you want the whole exp you got to try it....
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For some reason I never crave Hawaiian food even though I really like it. And I just figured out why. I always get the Kalua Pig Plate ($12) when I'm eating here, which comes with sides of pipikaula...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I probably don't need to review this since there are so many other awesome reviews, but I want to add to my yelp repertoire.I gave this place 5 stars purely for their excellent service and their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tried the pork lau lau, which was very good. Plenty of juicy pork under the steamed taro leaves. The combination plate is a huge portion of both lau lau and kalua pig. Two of us shared that and the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT local food! This hole in the wall gets crowded fast. My advice is phone in ahead of time. The laulau is delicious and HUGE! Always save room for the poi and lomi lomi salmon.
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ono Hawaiian Foods is hands down the best local Hawaiian food experience I had while in Oahu last week!This place is a total hole-in-the-wall joint with no parking and limited seating. In fact, when...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another favorite when I come to Oahu. It's just my kind of place: not expensive, relaxed environment, family run, been there forever, great food, no table linens here, great service, and of course,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome Hawaiian food. Nothing fancy, but great flavors. Gotta say that the Lau lau was cooked to perfection - the meat was tender and sooo juicy. Absolutely went well with the day old poi. I will...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes! another awesome local Hawaiian food. Very authentic with a hole in the wall place. The laulau, kalua pork, and lomi salmon are great. Oh, the pipikaula is really good, too. But, the only thing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I miss the butterfish luau so much. :(it's wonderfully salty to mix up with the natural blandness of the taro leaves, and spoon over rice.my friend loved the pipikaula.And yes, the laulau is as big as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hole in the wall hawaiian food - thats what we'll call this joint. Anyways, was in honolulu and craving for some authentic hawaiian food. After asking several locals near waikiki they directed us to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place just made me feel good! It was like going to my best friend's house and her grandma and parents are around to cook and make me eat.Again, yelpers have lead me to a gem. Right away I felt at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At this family-owned hole in the wall, you get a home-cooked meal for $12. Unfortunately, they had run out of laulau, but the kalua pig was juicy, fatty and divine. The poke was a bit of a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They ran out of laulau. My advice for something like that is to order it, even if you don't know what it is.Kalua was very good, albeit a bit plain (no dressing, no sauce), but still very good....
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has won the award for "Best Hawaiian Food" for like the last decade. These are the places that usually end up breaking my heart, but this is not one of those times. The food here is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks yelpers! My husband and I were looking forward to have GREAT food in Hawaii. This is my third time and my husband's 2nd time in Hawaii and never had "GREAT" hawaiian food in HI. After doing...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love Ono's. I need to make at least two trips there every time I go to Hawaii.Simplicity is key here. Depending on the day (and my whereabouts obv) I could easily pick a meal at Ono's over the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If it is your first time, make sure you tell them so This lady was kinda mean at first but she turned out to be nice and it was just her demeanor that emanated mean. She patiently showed us what...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never tried poi until I ate here! and MAHN WAS IT DELISH! when you come here you gotta order the Kaluah pig!
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! Got the $15.50 combo plate to share with the BF. I really liked everything. The service was friendly, which is always a plus.The kaula pig was, as other have said, very flavorful yet extremely...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Originally this place was on our list of destination places to check out, but we couldn't really find it. On our 5 mile walk back from Leonard's bakery, we discovered this place right under our noses....
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ono is small eatery catering mainly to locals with authentic Hawaiian cuisine.I shared a combination plate which included: kalua pig, lau lau, onions, rice, and an additional order of the butterfish;...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: i got the combination plate and shared it with my brother. the food was definitely enough for two people. my cousin and his fiance both got the lau lau and we got an order of the butterfish...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good authentic Hawaiian food, but beware if you go with someone who thinks that good Hawaiian food is L and L. (No offense to L and L- I love it when I'm at home). There werent very many people when...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The lomi lomi was just "OK", otherwise this place was great. The Kalua pig was tender and light (for pork, ha ha). We were able to get a seat right away, but had to get creative with the parking....
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this is not a hole in the wall restaurant, at least the price is not in the range. food is good, but shouldn't the owner do something about upgrading the restaurant fixtures to reflect the high prices...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I understand that Ono's is a charming little hole-in-the-wall that serves authenic Hawaiian food. People were very friendly, and prices are reasonable. And if I were Hawaiian, i am sure i would just...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really miss my Ono Hawaiian Foods. We grew up eating the stuff and wow - I really miss their lau lau. My only gripe is that DAMN it's gotten expensive and you have to pray to the parking gods in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After months away from Hawaii, I couldn't wait to return and go to Ono's for lunch.My dining partner and I shared the pork lau lau and kalua pig. Both were delicious, esp. dipped in chili-pepper...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Warning*:This review may cause teeth-grinding, eyebrow-furling, fist-clencing, raised high-blood pressure and may result in the irreconcilable differences and the demise of the friendship I so cherish...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yep, this is the place I stop at every time I'm in Honolulu. My absolute favorite is:Salt Beef LuauYeah! Its like a big short rib that is probably pressure cooked so that the meat just falls off the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I totally thought this place was the same as the chain in LA but thank god I was wrong. I guess this is true Hawaiian food or homestyle cooking? I wonder if there's a place like this in LA.My friends...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is VERY good if you want AUTHENTIC Hawaiian ONO Grinds... I've only gone once, but I thought it was all good... I only wished it was bigger, and had more seating... I hope to go here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I almost feel obligated to give Ono's at least 4 stars just based on other reviews - peer pressure! Seriously, though, I'd recommend trying this place just so you can get a feel for what I gather is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had the Combo platter for about $15. I say, the pork lau lau is awesome...and I know...you're not supposed to put sugar in the poi but it tasted like dessert after you did. Succulent meat at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My heart hurts whenever I think about how far I am from Ono's Lau Lau.
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ono's is good, but if you have a car / rental car, go to Helena's !
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SOOOOOOOOOOO ONO! Of course the locals were looking at us like we were retarded when we couldnt decide what to get off the menu, but oh well- our picks turned out to be so good. Luckily we went early...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love hole in the wall places with great genuine food! This place is a refreshing change from all the tourist traps in Waikiki. took a walk down kapahulu ave with an empty stomach and couldn't wait...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wiki Wiki...Me Likey Likey Ono's.In search of "authentic" Hawaiian grub, we ended up at Ono. This place is a lil Mom & Pop's setup on Kapahulu Ave just off the beaten path of Waikiki's tourist area....
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best classic Hawaiian food. If you're solely into the food, you can skip the luaus and just eat here. It's a dive Hawaiian restaurant and the food is no frills as well--just pure, good, authentic...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just went there earlier today. Food is awesome! Very authentic. Had the laulau and chicken long rice. I guess you can say this restaurant has the flavoring of "grandma's cooking." This place is one of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only Hawaiian food we'd had before was bland stuff at touristy luaus. This place was soooo much better. We got the kahlua pork and laulau, both of which were really good. The waiter (who I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If Kapahulu Avenue was a baseball team comprised of restaurants and their lineup included Leonard's Bakery, Waiola Shave Ice, and Rainbow Drive-In batting in the 1,2, and 3 spots, Ono Hawaiian Foods...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My sister took me here last week for the first time when I was visiting Hawaii. At first I thought it was the same as Ono's Hawaiian BBQ, which we have here in the mainland, but I was wrong. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Best place to go if you want Hawaiian food on the island. I love their lomi lomi salmon and kahlua pork. If I liked poi, I'd probably like it from here too. It's suppose to be fresh. I'm not a fan of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Hawaiian food I've ever tasted! Hubby and I went there on our first trip to Hawaii. The staff were so friendly. They recommended all the food to order on our first visit; they even gave us...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place consistently voted best Hawaiian style food. It's small 9 tables. The staff is all on for you. You will wait outside if busy. That's why we ate quick. Don't make someone wait too long....
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all the Yelp reviews I had to go here for my first Hawaiian meal. They close at 8pm on the weekdays so at 7pm we had to scram to get there. Like expected there was a line at the door...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great real Hawaiian food for both local and tourists. Brought my cousins and uncle when they visited. If you want to experience good real Hawaiian food without going to one of those tours to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Out of fear of retaliation from the loyal-to-the-death locals, I MUST give Ono five stars. But if I had a choice, it would still get five stars. This is awesome, authentic Hawaiian food, served with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another "must try" place when you are in Oahu. It is a hole in the wall, but the food is tasty...there is nothing like this in SF. We went here for lunch and I was sooo full, but not full enough for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best traditional Hawaiian food . The lomi salmon has a perfect salmon tomato balance...and the kahlua pig has a great smoke flavor..The pork Lau lau is massive..If you get a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best plate lunch! Onolicious!! Make sure you take the time to go here. There's limited seating & the line starts outside, but once you get in, you'll be glad you waited! While you are trying to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
* SIGH * why do you have to be so far away? WHY?i suppose its just as well, because i would eat that kalua pig and lomi lomi salmon every day of my (inevitably short) life!but whining aside, ono is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had chicken long rice and some pipikaula. Hands down it is a place to be experienced.
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give this place 5 stars as it's one of the longest surviving establishments in Hawaii. Well, maybe not that long, but I think 50 plus years speaks for itself.I was luckily able to dodge the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tourists looking for high end, fancy Hawaiian food, don't come here. Tourists looking for delicious, homestyle, real Hawaiian food... this is the place! The pork lau lau was sooooo good! Comes with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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Ono's Hawaiian Food is a must stop if on Oahu. They do not take credit cards. Cash only. It is a small family business with only a few tables so you may have to wait if its on the weekend but it is well worth...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wife was in the mood for some local food. Her only taste of local food comes from what we get in California. I assured her that the local food in Hawaii is MUCH better. After circling the block a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i don't know what the rest of you guys are smoking, but this place is really not that great. i'm giving it one star because the owner was nice and helpful. i had the luau pig, and it tasted like...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, what everyone else said. The most awesome local food on Oahu. It's kinda pricey but you get a lot so share and be happy.Gets pretty crowded at lunchtime.
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We can't add much to earlier reviews - this place is "ONO" to the Nth degree! The lau lau is the largest and best-tasting on Earth. Kahlua pork and other dishes are excellent. Any questions, don't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As someone mentioned in another review, "Ono's" is all about REAL, local eats. The helpful staff will make suggestions if you ask, so ask! The atmosphere is casual and friendly, and very home-like....
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The stars are certainly not for ambiance - this tiny place on Kapahuludoesn't have a view - but I think it serves the best Hawaiian food anywhere - and in ample proportions For the past 30 years, it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is one of the best places for local food. the prices are still decent and the lau lau is the biggest . the beef stew could have been a little warmer but it still tasted good. the staff was nice...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here is my not so local review on local food.A local girl recommeded Ono Hawaiin Food to me on one of my previous trips to Oahu 5 years ago. My impression was so good the first time, I remembered...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks Yelp! Was in Hawaii on vacation and tried this highly reviewed place out and wasn't disappointed! Great food and friendly service. Loved the poi...yummm.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh I'm craving now....wonder what time the next plane leaves for honolulu. Hahahhaa...Everytime we go we have to hit there at least once or twice...last time was...well nevermind. Let's just say he...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to go to for a food education. It was my first poi experience. Somehow I know that onions with sea salt will not be the same when I go back to the mainland. I even got my finicky hubby...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So good I went back twice in one week...we had the combination dinner with kalua pig and lau lau and the chicken long rice plate. Everything is delicious comfort food and the owner is so sweet and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Onolicious is right! When I visit Oahu I make sure I get my local hawaiian grinds fix at Ono's. I recommend the lau lau, lomi salmon (was okay, my boyfriend said there wasn't much fish), homemade...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i gave this place 4 stars because of the service... the lady was so nice to explain the history of hawaiian food and how to eat it... it was like being invited into a friends house for a special...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly don't know why anyone wouldn't like this place. From the sign in the front "Sit outside and reeelax - we come get you" to the sweet obachan's serving up the millions of little plates of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How do you put the words awesome and fantastic together? ONOLICIOUS! This place is the best authentic Hawaiian food. Plate specials have more than enough food to fill you up and the prices are very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Authentic Hawaiian food at a more than reasonable price. I always, always, always, stop into Ono when staying in Waikiki. You can't go wrong with the combo plate. The kalua pork is oh sooo Ono!!Bring...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn.....there are three things that I miss most about not living in Hawaii anymore....1) My family2) My friends3) Ono Hawaiian FoodsIf I could only eat at one place on a trip back home, this would...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Was soo good. We were lucky that we went when there werent a lot of people so we didnt have to wait. The food as soo goood. It's really small inside, but tha's what makes it even better! it's very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Homely. You walk in, and it feels like you've come back to your parents': eveything's the same, lot of pictures on the wall, kind of cramped, Dad pats you on the back and Mom serves you some good home...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has been around FOREVER, and there is a reason why. Salt meat watercress, beef stew, chicken long rice, kalua pig, laulau..... EVERYTHING here is ONO like its name! Regulars and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So you're the classic tourist in search of some 'authentic' Hawaiin food. Look no further than this joint in Waikiki. All the good stuff is here and it's served the proper way.I went here with some...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
we were expecting a better ambience and environment. food were presented in a not so appetizing way. servers seldom smile!
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
puka in the wall that serves mean kau kau. You can't go wrong with the combination plate
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm right there with everyone else on this place. It's not pretty, but the food is good and authentic. Get a combination plate if you're new to Hawaiian food.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do they really need another five star review? Probably not, but i'll give them one anyway cause they're just that damn good. When I think of hawaiian food, I can think of no other place. It should...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Onolicious. Make sure you get the combo plate (laulau, kahlua pig, lomi lomi salmon, rice/poi, etc)
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This hole-in-the-wall gem on Kapahulu Ave. is a must-see for tourists, and a must-go-to-at-least-once-a-month for the kama'aina (locals). My only complaint is that they are stingy with their lomi lomi...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for some local hawaiian food instead of going to 'Dennys' again, i yelped it and found Ono.The food was great but SERVICE was better!!Coming from NY, we (fellow nyers and i) were more than...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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This was my third trip to Hawaii and I was sure that I didn't like Hawaiian food. Then I stumbled into Ono's. The food was incredible. The waitress took time to help us order and showed us how to eat. I got...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well it was pretty obvious by the giant line outside the door that the word is out about Ono. Lots of tourists-self included. I grew up going to Luaus on the mainland because my uncle was from Hawaii,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah... the lau-lau was quite salty.... but expected. The decor here is really cool.. and its obvious by the size of this place that the people there really enjoy what they do, and their ability to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ALL the locals come here to eat authentic hawaiian food. They have the good ol' kalua pork dish with poi/taro, lau lau, with some salmon and haupia (coconut jelly). All were good; this is really the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what made me believe this was related to the chain (http://www.onohawaiianbbq.com/) because it is NOT. This place is far more superior. The grandma is sooooooooo cute. I want to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's something to experience. They serve traditional hawaii food.The service is really good, the owner and server was very personal and spoke Japanese to level with us. Took the time to explain...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is REALLY as good as everyone says it is. We were in Honolulu and wanted some real Hawaiian Food but didn't want to do a Luau as we've done one in the past and felt it wasn't all...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went to this place based upon a recommendation from locals and had no idea what to expect. We passed by this place a few times and saw lines everyday, so we had to check it out.Once we entered,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've grown to really love this place - the best authentic Hawaiian food on this island! Everything I've tried has been ONOlicious! It's fun eating here b/c they serve you with multiple little...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a vegetarian, fo'geddaboutit. This is not the place for you! Meat reigns supreme and it is good.1) Laulau - a huge helping of pork, with the necessary pork fat to make it tasty, wrapped...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ono was a definite good recommendation by a friend. The food here was like home cooking. The beef stew had the taste like it was home made by mom. The kahlua pork was sooo YUMMY. I highly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another Honolulu landmark for a reason. Good grinds. My ex-girlfriends uncle owns this spot. Not that it matters, its just that I probably ate at Ono's more during that period in the '90's than I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's often a line in front, and the parking's limited, but it's definitely worth the wait! Best Hawaiian food I've ever had!
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a way to end the vacation! Tender meats and generous portions for the price. Dive = THE best Hawaiian food.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like everyone has already said... it's a hole-in-the-wall joint with onolicious grindz! We ordered food for take out and I walked out of there in less than 10 minutes with my grub in tow. And boy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Total dive located a couple of miles away from the hectic touristy and anti-paradise area of Honolulu. The staff was wonderful and makes you feel like you're part of their family. The food was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You see all the 4 and 5 star reviews right? There can be no doubt that the food here is so good that it deserved to be added to the local lexicon. When you say that the food you've eaten is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ono's is always on my list of "must eat at" restaurants whenever I'm able to make it back home. I have seriously been coming here ever since I was a child, that's how good it is! I usually go with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will always have very fond memories of Ono's. This is where I had my first bite of real Hawaiian food. Lau lau, chicken long rice, haupia, poke, lomi lomi salmon, etc. I love how this place is a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Basically this place gets five stars because it is the first place I have ever eaten where they actually seemed to care if you enjoy the food. The person who served us actually explained what made of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was there with Lily below! A few years ago when we went together, I refused to eat Hawaiian food. I had this preconcieved notion that I didn't like it. Maybe I had a bad experience in the past. This...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I usually eat the laulau or kahlua pork here but last nite I tried the chicken long rice soup. Bombdiggity! It was a bit chilly (or maybe my swimsuit was still a bit damp ; ) ) so soup was perfect....
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Squid luau, mmmm!small and packed, no mmm.
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate at Ono's twice during my last 10 day stay in Oahu. The first time, I got the Kalua Pig plate. I thought it was okay. My friends LOVE the lau lau and it is pretty good. The sweet potato (it's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No one has mentioned the best thing on the menu: Watercress soup with salt meat! Never mind what it sounds like; this is the most delicious broth--slowly simmered with big chunks of tender meat...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AWESOME Hawaiian food. Up there with People's Cafe in my opinion. Delish!
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's very easy to miss this tiny restaurant. Even though it's painted bright red, there's no big sign. The decor inside consisted of wood paneled walls covered with lots of photos (of famous people,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants! I ate here twice on my last trip to Oahu (I only stayed 3 days). If you want authentic hawaiian food, this is the place to go. Everything is tastey and well priced. Try...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ONO! (delicious in Hawaiian)Their poki (marinated sashimi) and salmon lomilomi or BBQ stuff are so yummy they can make you as big as Hawaiians!I am not kidding. The Hawaii signature macaroni salad...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't think this place had THE BEST Hawaiian food of Oahu, but it was a good representation for local food. We did take-out, but I don't think that eating there would have changed my opinion.
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best place for Hawaiian food--poi, freshly made lomi lomi salmon, kalua pig, pipikaula and laulau. The place is so tiny, when your food comes out, you will feel like it takes up half the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
on monday's their special is some type of chopped steak. . . it was SOOOO GOOD!! my boyfriend and i also had the kalua pig (SUPER YUMMY) and laulau (equally yummy). on appearance, it just looks like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Hawaiian food on the island! I always recommend this little Kapahulu gem to everyone who visits! Nothing more to say as it's a consensus 5 stars on Yelp and 5 stars with the locals. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to go for authentic Hawaiian food when visiting the island! Doesn't look like much from the outside, just a hole in the wall place. The interior looks rather old. But the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here the first night in Oahu...and did this set the mood for the rest of my trip! Loved the authenic foods, from the lomi lomi to the kalua pig. The price is so right, but just make sure you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The raves, they're all true. Ono lines are long and for good reason. Call ahead and order your food to go and picnic at a nearby beach. Hawaiian plate lunches all seem similar to me but Ono's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
awesome authentic hawaiian food!this little divey place rocks for local food. we stopped in here to get take out before going to the airport, and i am seriously so sad that i didn't go there earlier...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my very first encounter with Hawaiian food. A dear friend of mine took me here and we pigged out on everything! The Kalua pig continues to be a favorite of mine as is the Lau Lau. I also...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quite honestly the BEST hawaiian food on Oahu. I love this place and have been going there since high school (partially cause my classmate's parents are the owners).The Haupia is excellent and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the best for real Hawaiian food! It may look like a dive, but once you step inside, it's like you're right at home. I love ONO's!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Authentic luau food at a cheap price, no wonder there are lines outside this little place on Kapahulu Ave...my sister suggested we come here for family dinner one night...she was so right on with that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was amazing. It is such a dive but it is so awesome for real Hawaiian food. I recommend the pork lau-lau and the kahlua pig meals. If you're with a group, someone should order the poi...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone assured us that the the best Hawaiian food in Honolulu is served in this neighborhood dive, where the decor consists of a few cramped wooden booths and a wall full of baseball caps. The long...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2005
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Ono Hawaiian foods is a local secret that's become popular with vistors to Hawaii, as evidenced by the pictures of NFL players on the walls, who frequent this little "hole-in-the-wall" when they come to Oahu...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first review outsidse of California! Awesome. So I recently came back from a Memorial Day Weekend trip to Honolulu to visit a girlfriend. I couldn't leave without trying the local cuisine...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2005
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ono's has good food, but the wait in line for a table can be atrocious. try side street inn at lunch for a huge fantastic plate lunch or dinner for out of this world pupus and appetizers...
fodors.com - user review
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travel.yahoo.com - user review
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authentic hawaiian food - what real island folks eat! - is the amazing draw at this unassuming place. it's always crowded, and it's largely take-out, but it's worth searching out. kalua (roast) pig is a...
10best.com - user review
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absolutely the best hawaiian food in honolulu is served daily in this tiny neighborhood restaurant where the decor is a few cramped wooden booths and baseball caps hung on the wall. when thereis no room inside...
gayot.com - user review
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