Ono Hawaiian BBQ, Alameda The workers here in Alameda are very friendly and helpful. We came in for pick up orders so it was fast. The area is located in a plaza which is great to find parking. This location also has the Guava Pies too. We ordered the Kalbi Short Ribs, Island White fish, Hawaiian BBQ Chicken, all mac salad, no rice and it came with steamed vegetables. Everything we ordered was delicious. Highly recommend this location. read more

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Came here for dinner and they had a good deal going. Just a limited time I expect. The meal was served hot and fresh. Service is to the point with a kiosk to order. Bathroom looks to have a cleaning schedule which means they want good hygiene. Would recommend. read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Spam Musubi (2 pcs) - Hawaiian Near Me - Alameda, California

I'd give these guys a 4 for cleanliness, the vibe while sitting and eating, the rice cabbage and broccoli but the day after coagulated teriyaki sauce scared me and the chicken seems a bit chewey and less like chicken hence the 3 instead. They give you a lot of food, like two days worth, but I don't think I'll be back. There's an OG Hawaiian grill in Dublin that I'd rather drive to. The service was great at this spot though. Really nice people but the lemon chicken seems off. Can't put my finger on it but not going to try again either! It was very chewy and looked pink. They were crowded and had a steady flow of people and all nationalities so the food is liked by many! Just not my vibe. Parking is super easy as it's in a large shopping plaza. Tons of seating. read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Lemon pepper chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Alameda, California

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Free parking, no issues there Walked in, post lunch rush, prob 30 min wait, very good Service is fast and friendly Causal but well decorated Came during Dec so Xmas decor everywhere Food is as always good, meat is always plenty and delicious, always get their Mac salad read more

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Was back in Alameda again the other day around lunchtime and decided to give this place another try since their staff are always helpful and accommodating. Glad I did. Service was great like last time. They keep this place clean too (wiping down the tables after diners leave, and keeping condiment and drinks station stocked and clean). Today I ordered the 2 piece Musubi (about $7) which comes with protein choice of spam, bbq chicken, or bbq beef. Asked if I could mix the flavors and the counter service representative kindly obliged. Asked for 1 spam and 1 bbq beef. I also ordered the BBQ combo plate which comes with 1 slice of kalbi beef ribs, bbq beef strips, and bbq chicken - atop steamed cabbage and broccoli, with 2 scoops of rice and 1 scoop of macaroni salad for $16.99. Since I am not a fan of cold mac salad anywhere I go, I opted for all scoops of rice this time. Flavors were good, and better this time for the bbq beef strips - they weren't dry or over seasoned. I really liked both the spam and bbq beef musubi too and would get them again. Good ratio of protein and rice and very easy to eat by hand, on the go. Note: when you pay at the counter, there isn't an option to add tips, so if you'd like to give tips to the staff, bring some cash as they have a tip jar next to the cashier. read more

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After 10 days on Oahu I was excited to swing by the Ono Hawaiian BBQ for at least an echo of the amazing traditional foods we've been eating. The food was disappointing: corporate ingredients prepared in a predictable corporate way, with no real flavor profile of anything from the islands. The service was pretty lackluster; there was plenty of staff but nobody seemed to want to be there. I'm guessing it was shame at being told to push such marginal product. The ambience is fast food at its most indifferent. Every surface was clean, but uninviting. I'm hoping this is a mistake we never make again. read more

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Great service and food, wait time was little long being I was the first customer in after opening.

This was my first time eating at an Ono's and I was glad I tried it. We went on a weekday lunch and even at noon it wasn't too busy, but it took maybe 15 minutes to get our food. I ordered the teriyaki chicken lunch plate that came with rice and mac salad. Mac salad was yummy, light, not heavy. The rice was nice and fluffy and moist. The teriyaki chicken was delicious and tender, very flavorful. The portion was huge! I was so full and had enough leftover chicken for a second meal. I also got the crab rangoon, which was good except that the fried part was a bit hard to chew at where it held the filling so was a tad disappointing (and why I docked off a star). But the very outside of the fried part (not touching any filling) though, was nice and crispy. Even my friend said the food was great including the rice (she got the kalbi short ribs with teriyaki chicken) and suggested we come again. I tried a piece of her kalbi short ribs and it was good but I like the real-deal Korean style kalbi so I was glad I didn't order that, as kalbi is my favorite. Definitely will be back to try their musubi and guava pie, and get the teriyaki chicken again. read more

This Ono Hawaiian BBQ is located in the Alameda Landing plaza. Parking is a bit hit or miss, depending on when you come by. As far as Hawaiian BBQ goes, this chain is one of our favorites, so it was a bit disappointing on the quality of food at this location. I ordered my usual - their Grilled Chicken Breast (Lemon Pepper) plate, while my bf ordered their Hawaiian BBQ Mix plate. The quality was generous, but my food was very bland and dry, while his was overly seasoned and salty. We were not able to finish our food, which was a bummer. read more

Ono BBQ - Straight-Up Trash Experience Let me be blunt -- Ono BBQ is f***ing ridiculous. Dropped $40 on food that looked like a damn kids meal. The "beef plate" was so small it should've come with a toy. So I walk back up, being nice, just trying to buy a side of beef -- and they tell me I can't because it wasn't on my "original order." What kind of stupid-ass policy is that?! I'm literally trying to give them more money, and they say no. Then the "supervisor" comes out, shrugs like a clown, offers zero help. So I told them, refund all my s*.** You'd rather lose $40 than sell me $3 of meat? ‍ That's business suicide. This is why chains like Ono BBQ are dying off -- no logic, no respect, no clue. I've had two bad experiences now, and I'm done. Buyers beware. If you like getting ripped off and treated like trash, eat here. Otherwise, save your money and your sanity. read more

I typically order the bbq chicken and katsu chicken plate. Chicken is juicy and never dry. Always ready by the time I come for pick up. Ambiance is clean and has a little sauce bar for you to grab whatever you need. Located in a plaza with lots of parking available. Staff are friendly and quick to grab your order. read more

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I had the crispy shrimp Aloha plate. It came with rice and salad. The portion was huge, the shrimp were cooked perfectly, and I really liked the flavor of the salad dressing. Thank you! read more

Shoutout to Ono's for coming through on a last minute catering order I put in on Friday one day before my event! The process was easy to complete online. Rose was helpful with ensuring my order would be processed since I placed it 24 hr ahead instead of their 48 hour notice. Food was ready the next day at the time I requested and packaged neatly into boxes that were easy to carry. Had a great experience with their catering, and will use them again for my next event! read more

I love Hawaiian BBQ, and Ono is my favorite among the franchises. Their mac salad is better than L&L BBQ. If you love mac salad, I highly recommend trying theirs. My favorite thing to order here is their Island Spiced Fish. Unfortunately, they do not carry this anymore. They tested it out last year but did not get many people to order. The dish came with three huge chunks of white fish. The spiced fish has a nice kick, and it was so flavorful. Below the fish was steamed cabbage and came with rice and mac salad. Please bring back the Island Spiced Fish!!! read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Island spiced fish - Hawaiian Near Me - Alameda, California

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I went here twice while I was visiting Alameda and I really wish we had an Ono where I live!!! It is SO good. The portions are huge, reasonable prices, friendly staff. Their sauce is delicious so I like that they have it out and you are able to take as much as you want. The quality of their meat is great, it's always so fresh and flavorful. The macaroni salad is one of the best I've had too. If I lived near Ono I'd definitely get it at least once a week. read more

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Food here is always good. Service is wonderful. The ambience is chatter employees customer and Hawaiian music. read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Island fire chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Alameda, California

We visited Ono Hawaiian on a Friday at 6 pm. While the to-go counter was busy, the dining area was only about 25% full, making it easy to find a seat. It was mostly clean and quiet. This chain Hawaiian spot offers the usual fare, like chicken katsu served with rice, mac salad, and some veggies. The portion size was generous--I ended up splitting it into two meals. They had a $7 plate special, which drew us in, and we left happy with the value and quality. The mac salad was solid and complemented the meal nicely. A big plus is the unlimited condiment packets conveniently located near the drinks station. Service was okay. The cashier seemed young and a bit unsure but was kind overall. Parking is convenient, with a large shared lot that has plenty of spaces. Overall, it was a satisfying experience, especially for the price point. read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - Alameda, California

Its our go-to at least every other week. Everything taste great each time and everyone is so polite.

These types of places are falling off... how come you have to pay extra for a drink when you order a meal? And it's not like the food is fresh. $14 for a meal that doesn't come with a drink is steep. I paid $27 for 2 meals + soda and that's with the 50% coupon I got in the mail. My son ordered a 2 entree plate and an appetizer (6 shrimp) and it came up to $24. Wowzers. I'll be making this at home in 2024 bc this is crazy read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Expensive for a fast food place - Hawaiian Near Me - Alameda, California

Ordered through the App for pickup and had the worst experience upon picking up the food. Store was unorganized and staff at counter were extremely unprofessional. After speaking with the District Manager, Jesse who was not sincere and unprofessional, I understand more about why this location is poorly run. The way that the economy is, eating out is a major luxury, won't be wasting my money here anymore. read more

Way too expensive. They do nothing special. They're too slow. And have no personality. Don't bother... Get a lunch truck burrito and smile.

10/10 recommend for catering!!! They have the best prices for the best batches. For parties, I always get a chicken katsu tray, island fire chicken tray and spam musubis. One time, they let me put my order in as late as 2 days before my event when they ask for 2 weeks at most, so thank you thank you 5th st team! Pick up is always smooth and easy. Love that they are my go-to party catering. read more

WHEN: Sat @5pm PARKING: Easy and plenty of it since it's located in an outdoor shopping area. It's been 6 years since the first time I came here and I was no impressed. The only reason why I came back was because all restaurants on the east end of alameda had a blackout and I needed dinner. Unfortunately, many people were probably on the same boat same, so there was a very long wait for the food to be done. Here's what I ordered: ALOHA PLATE (Pick 2) - $12.99 Two entrees served on bed of steamed rice, a side of fresh mix salad with house dressing. We chose: + CHICKEN KATSU - Surprisingly good! It was not dry! + BBQ BEEF (+$0.50) - Oh this was good, and jam packed with flavor. I'm glad I chose this. Too bad ribs was not an option, cuz I would have shown that. This portion is quite huge since its served on a huge bed of rice (2 scoops worth?). The Fresh Mix Salad was okay and there was plenty of that. MACARONI SALAD - $4.49 This is 2 scoops which is not bad. The Aloha plate doesn't include the Mac salad and we needed to order this. Gosh I love Mac salad, I really enjoyed this. Everything cost $20 so it's definitely not back for a meal that feeds 2 people! Oh that includes the charge of $0.10 for the take-out bag. read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - MACARONI SALAD - $4.49 (2 scoops!) - Hawaiian Near Me - Alameda, California

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Great food huge portions Amazing sauce fast service. Call ahead pick up plenty of free parking

For a fast food Hawaiian place, not bad at all. We ordered the beef and chicken combo and shared between us. It was enough for two as a light lunch. The chicken tasted much better than the beef which was thinly sliced and slightly overcooked. Two scoops of rice, a tasty macaroni salad, and some vegetables made for a nice meal. read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Chicken and Chicken & Beef Combo - Hawaiian Near Me - Alameda, California

If you're looking to fulfill a Hawaiian BBQ craving, this Ono Hawaiian BBQ is the best one to go. I appreciate that you can be in and out the door within 10 minutes, if you're waiting in line. I have started using the online ordering system as it's been more convenient than calling in. Through that system, I discovered that you can customize the 4 toppings that come with your meal. For you lower carb folks, you can take out the 2 scoops of rice and replace it by either steamed vegetables and/or adjust the macaroni salad. An added fee for salad with dressing. The staff is extremely amazing. They really take the experience and my impression of this Ono Hawaiian BBQ to the next level. After a handful of times, they know me by face and my online orders are usually front of the line. Huge win, especially if you're driving to pick up the food. Huge Kudos for the Alameda team! read more

Food was pretty good. I really liked the Hawaii style macaroni salad. Fast and friendly service.

I went to Ono Hawaiian BBQ at Alameda Landing Shopping Center to get takeout for lunch. I don't come here very often, but it seems to be better than other Hawaiian BBQ places nearby. Got here right after they opened at 11am, food was fresh and service was prompt. BTW, that's the best time to get lunch, before the lunch rush. The restaurant will have their best staff on duty, and everything is fully stocked. Foods are prepped and ready to serve. I ordered the Hawaiian BBQ Mix plate combo. Beef, Chicken, and Short Ribs w/ 2 scoops of rice and macaroni salad. Oh, and there's some green veggies buried under all that meat. So, yeah it's a balanced meal. Was it good? Yes, it was good and fresh. Was it authentic? I don't know. The best Hawaiian Short Ribs I had outside of Hawaii was at a Las Vegas Casino Hotel that serves Hawaiian tourists. All I know is Hawaiian BBQ seems to look better in a takeout tray. It seems to taste better when eaten outside under a warm sun. Ono Hawaiian BBQ is good food, good portions, tender beef and chicken, and it's in Alameda. Enjoy! and support local business! read more

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I ordered chicken katsu for pickup through the Yelp app. For the price, the portion size was generous. The food was pretty good. My daughter always requests this place for chicken katsu. read more

Really yummy food, exactly what I expect every time. It feels like a good amount of food for the price as well, which is truly appreciated these days! read more

Too lazy to cook for NYE! Got food for the family and it was less than $100 for 10 people. Happy New Years everyone! read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - Alameda, California

Absolute the worst service ever. Came last week and the manager says I can't use the gift card because system was down and I can come another week to get cash instead and they even took my name down. Well, I came today and he's now claiming that I can't do that and only way is to buy something. Absolutely the worst service ever on top of the quality of food is the best among all the Ono restaurants around. So what did I do? Leave and leaving this review to warn all other customers. I'm done and won't ever return here for any terrible food and service you would provide. read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Worst location ever!! - Hawaiian Near Me - Alameda, California

My parents and I came here after shopping at target. Atmosphere: It was clean. There was a good amount of seating. Service: Nice staff. Quick transaction. We received our food pretty fast. Food: We got the Aloha Plate with teriyaki chicken and Island white fish. This came with rice and salad. The salad was good but it needed a bit more salad dressing. The fish was fried perfectly. The meat was tender and the crust was crispy. I asked for the tartar sauce since I didn't see it with my order. I really like their tartar sauce. The teriyaki chicken was cooked well and tasted pretty good per usual lol We also got the Kalbi Short Rib plate. This came with rice and macaroni salad. My dad loves these ribs! They gave a good amount and the flavor is always on point! I highly recommend coming here for Hawaiian BBQ. They have a lot of food options to choose from. The food tastes pretty good and I think it's worth it for the price! read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Teriyaki chicken and Island White Fish Aloha Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Alameda, California

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The best ONO location I go to! I always appreciate the service here and they dont skimp on the serving! This location is pretty busy come dinner time so dont delay! I like the ease of catering orders here too! Did a christmas party that we ordered for from this location and the food was ready and hot at pick up! I come so often that one of their employees Rosario recognizes me even with my mask one hehehe! I also enjoy the community vibe coming here. We dine among families - some friends enjoying a meal and some folks just having a solo time. This spot is also great because its conveniently located near other primary stores for grocery and shopping. Dont doubt this ONO! read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - Alameda, California

The restaurant is clean and always has friendly service. I ordered the BBQ mix and Seafood combo for lunch. The portions are huge! I really liked the Seafood Combo, fried shrimp and fish were pretty good. The BBQ mix was okay, only 1 Kalbi rib, some other bbq meat and bbq chicken. I like my food spicy and wished there was an option to make my bbq spicy. Overall, you get a huge portion for the price. read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Seafood Mix - Hawaiian Near Me - Alameda, California

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What a pleasant surprise! We ordered Ono through Doordash and were pretty impressed with the tasty flavors and ample portions that we received. I'll be the first to admit that I'm not really a huge fan of ordering food through delivery. But with cray cray COVID on the scene, our options are pretty limited at this point. My staff and I were craving Hawaiian food and found Ono through Doordash. We ordered the Hawaiian bbq mix, the Island white fish fresh mix salad, and the seafood bbq mix. We added instructions to swap out the white rice for fresh salads (our attempt at eating "healthier" I guess... haha!), and they did this with no issues. Also need to shoutout Doordash because they delivered our food quickly and it was still warm when it arrived. Hallelujah! The first thing we noticed when we opened the boxes were those portion sizes. Wowza! Nice, big portions here with a good protein to salad ratio. I ordered the seafood bbq mix and it did NOT disappoint! Loved, loved, looooved those fried shrimps! They used butterfly shrimp here and they were nice and plump with just the right amount of crispness. The bbq chicken was moist and well seasoned. Also really enjoyed their bbq sauce. I'm not a huge fan of potato salad and if I get it in a Hawaiian bbq combo box, I normally don't even touch it. But after trying theirs, I actually liked it and ate the entire thing. A real rarity for yours truly. The fresh salad was good too and I especially loved the salad dressing that they used. The white fish was decent, but I didn't care for the deep fried coating. It had an unusually sweet taste that just didn't seem to compliment it at all. Didn't try the other dishes but both of my employees raved about them. The bbq mix looked amazing and had me craving for beef and short ribs after I smelled them in the box. I was also really impressed with how reasonable their prices were, even on the Doordash app. Doordash always inflates the prices so that they can make a profit (another reason why I don't really like to use them too often for delivery). However, I found the prices to still be on the cheap side even when we ordered through Doordash. I'm really impressed with Ono! Would love to actually visit the store one day, but will definitely order from them again when my staff and I are having a Hawaiian bbq craving. read more

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EPIC TRAIN WRECK!!! And i'm not a complainer but after 6 years of being a loyal customer i'm never coming back. I asked for a side of fried eggs and was told that they don't do a side of eggs and was forced to order... "Fried eggs and spam" as a meal. The cashier was young, new and in all fairness not at fault. The female manager who could have overridden the issue said "You have to complain to Ono's big boss, they stupid, I don't know why they do this". Shrimp tasted undercooked, spam was over cooked, the eggs were cooked to the point of them being rubber and i'm guessing I got a crappy meal because I asked for something they didn't want to do. It's a shame but I guess I'll go somewhere else. read more

Hell yeah, MEATTTTT. Hawaiian bbq has always been my hangover cure food but now that I'm too old for all that it still hits as comfort food. I got a combo plate with bbq chicken (good, not too salty) and fried fish (also good, crunchiness survived the drive home), salad and rice. For $17 I got two meals out of this and in these times of $7 a gallon gas, that's what I needed. Is it the healthiest freshest most gourmet option out there? No. But who cares. read more

Ordered from them for the time. However, the lady I talked to while ordering on the phone said they didn't do my dish like how my local ono Hawaiian bbq does it. And the Filipina employee I talked to otp was taking forever to take the order of the customer ahead of me. His ono gift card was "declined". That Filipina employee needs more training and communication skills when working at a restaurant. There's a reason it's called fast food! read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Menu / ordering area - Hawaiian Near Me - Alameda, California

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It's our go to Hawaiian spot for last minute family dinner. Don't expect top notch food or anything. We haven't have any bad experience so far. We usually get the family package deal for a family of five. Bbq chicken is always a hit and not dried.Mac salad is always on point for us. Fried fish also not dried. Service is always friendly and fast. read more