Very delicious! My go too with chicken and two sides of chicken salad and my hot sauce . Definitely so good this place always satisfying. Great taste in this plate . Great customer service Very polite and great vibes inside Great seating Clean environment 10/10 definitely will always be back here . read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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My son and I went to eat on 8/9/26 and ordered the katsu plate. We ended up with food poisoning and were ill for three days! I suspect it might have been the Mac salad. I loved the food but, do not plan on returning. read more

Fast service, in and out 15 min. $18.77 after tax for short ribs, katsu, bbq beef, two scoops of macaroni salad and one veggie portion! It's gonna feed me lunch and dinner! Ordered from the kiosk and it was so convenient, not having to look up at the menu and the pictures show all the items for your order. The restaurant looks clean and the staffs are friendly. read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - BBQ & Katsu Mix plus short ribs, two scoops of macaroni salad and one veggie side $18.77 after tax - Hawaiian Near Me - South Pasadena, California

While there are better options for Hawaiian food, this fast-food spot offers decent prices, making it worth a try. We received a coupon in the mail and finally used it today. I was in the area and decided to grab a plate for my wife and me. The staff wasn't very friendly, but they were helpful enough to recommend some popular dishes. We were told the fire chicken was a good choice. However, the food didn't travel well; one order was wrapped, and the other wasn't, causing the sauce to spill. My wife enjoyed the teriyaki chicken, but my island chicken was just okay, and I wouldn't order it again. I wouldn't travel out of my way to come here, as there are many better mom-and-pop Hawaiian restaurants in the area. The BOGO deal was the only reason I came, and it's hard to go wrong with that. read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Fire Chicken $13.99 - Hawaiian Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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Date of visit: August 6, 2025 Selections: Spam Musubi (2 pcs) Chicken Combo - Rice - Veggies - Macaroni salads - Hawaiian BBQ Chicken - Chicken Katsu Experience: I was craving some form of comfort food while I was heading home from an evening meeting. After looking through Trader Joe's and not finding anything to appease my appetite, I decided to walk over to Ono Hawaiian BBQ across the ways in the same plaza. It was about 30 minutes before closing time and there were two couples and a big group waiting for their orders/chilling. One of the cashiers came up to me once he saw me, but I wasn't ready yet and was stressing out lolz I finally went with the Chicken Combo instead of the Hawaiian BBQ Mix or the Seafood Mix, but will possibly try those next time. I also got a side order of spam musubi as well. I didn't have to wait too long for my order to be ready and was excited there was a sauce type station by the fountain drink station so I grabbed a little bit of everything. I ended up eating one of the spam musubi when I got in my car. Not the best, but still decent for my cravings. I ate my actual meal when I got home and definitely liked the katsu better than the bbq chicken. The katsu was pretty crunchy and went well with the macaroni salad. Definitely wasn't a fan of all the veggies hidden under the meat, but combining them with the rest of the meal helped me to eat my veggies lolz I only managed to finish half of my plate and saved the rest for my lunch at work the next day. Did finish off both spam musibi though. Overall, enjoyed my meal and planning to go back in the future! read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Chicken Combo - Hawaiian Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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Food is plentiful and not pricey but not what I want more of, like rice, veggies under the meat. The Kalbi combo was only one piece with shredded beef and pork slices. The Kalua pork combo with Teriyaki chicken was chopped pieces of pork rather than the picture shredded pulled meat. The taste is nothing like the Hawaiian Kahlua pig I expected. It was like flavored than cooked in its own juice. But the place is airy, clean, family friendly and comfortable. The staff are very nice and courteous. read more

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Polite service and had a bogo deal! No forks at the self serve area alas. I know this aloha style food well. Asian comfort food hits the spot! Nice soundtracks playing too. read more

Ordered Combo Plate and it was terrific! Great portion loved it had more cooked cabbage than white steamed rice and mac salad. Tge meat portions were hearty & plentiful portion. Took to go and when got home it was still steaming hot and fed 3 people! read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Confession - I come here because they send BOGO mailers and it's so close to home and convenient and tasty. While the parking lot sometimes gets a bit chaotic due to trader joe's, you can usually find a spot. What I really like here is the service - while it's a fast food joint, food is cooked to order and the folks that work here are friendly and observant (ex - they give a little bags when they see you're getting sauce so you don't end up with a saucy mess in your car in case one of the lids isn't closed all the way). They have sparkling water on tap along with iced tea, large tables to accommodate bigger parties if needed so good for lunching co-workers. I appreciate that they allow subs (I usually swap out the mac salad and rice for veggies) and the kids meal with the bag is adorable. read more

Generous portions for the price, loved the mac salad and cabbage! everything was delicious. can't wait to come back!

Price: $$ ($11-$16) Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance 4/5 I haven't been to Ono Hawaiian in a while and I was excited to found out that they just opened one in South Pasadena last year. The place is convenient and ample parking space available since it's situtated in a plaza. I could tell the interior of the restaurant is newly renovated and sparkling clean. The decoration matched the Hawaiian themed and plenty of communal table in the middle where patrons could dine and indulged their food. The staff was friendly and the price seems more reasonable than most of the restaurant in Pasadena area. The Food: Hawaiian BBQ Plate (short ribs, bbq chicken, bbq beef) was defitely my favorite. The portion was generous and could easily feed two people in my opinion, but I finished it alone (YES! It was that good). Everything was cooked to perfection even with the short rib, which I'm glad they were able to cooked it to my liking, slightly pink in the center makes it tender. The macaroni salad was everything that you expect from a Hawaiian BBQ joint, I wish they give me more. Overall, I'm very happy with my plate and my visit would not be the last. read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Hawaiian BBQ Mix (Short Rib, BBQ Chicken, BBQ Beef) enough for two people - Hawaiian Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Quick service lunch! So much meat and fresh when getting the chicken lunch plate. Opted for the greens and half rice and it was a lot of rice still. And had Mac salad... such a great deal! There's a busy grocery that just opened in the plaza tho so parking can get cray cray during rush times read more

I was excited when I saw that Ono Hawaiian BBQ had opened in the shopping center where my mailbox is located. I'm a fan of Ono's Hawaiian plate lunches especially the Crispy Shrimp, which comes with rice, veggies, and their famous Mac Salad. I typically don't like mayonnaise but there is something about that Mac Salad that is irresistible. The Crab Rangoon is also exceptionally good. I popped in the other day to satisfy my mac salad craving. The place was clean and spacious. Plenty of seating inside and a few tables outside. The gal that helped me was friendly, and my order was ready quickly. *Located in a shopping center so there is plenty of free parking. read more

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One of my go to spots for my post workout meal! I usually go with the combo plate with two macaroni and one rice! It's enough food to feed me twice in one day or share with my girlfriend! The staff is always friendly! read more

I drive for uber and I've been to most the ono stores in la. This one is the second worst after the Wilshire store. I ordered the mini bbq chicken and it only came with one piece of chicken. EVERYWHERE ELSE I order this it comes with twice the amount of chicken. Won't be coming back here again. read more

A lovely place to get Hawaiian grills for a decent price. This location is pretty nice. The plates were good. I had the chicken ones. The meat was grilled well but mine has quite a lot of burnt parts to it. The spam was very good. Parking was a but hard to find since the complex was full of other shops too. Quick service and friendly server. read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Ono Hawaiian BBQ is a fast-casual restaurant known for its Hawaiian plate lunches with locations in California and Arizona and, surprisingly, none in Hawaii! Ono Hawaiian BBQ celebrated the Grand Opening of its South Pasadena Location on October 13th, 2023, with a BOGO promotion, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Hawaiian dancing performances, $100 gift card giveaways, and coupons for future use! They also live-streamed the festivities on Instagram Live, which was super cool to see how crazy-packed it was! They have been busy all day because of the limited-time promotion of buy one, get one free, so there were long lines! While waiting in line, we could scan the QR code to access the menu. I know many older people were in line, and they had difficulty because they didn't know how to scan the QR code. I recommend a short link they could type in on their phone browser and/or paper menus for people to look at. I also checked the menu prior, so I knew what I wanted. I bought the Hawaiian BBQ Mix and Seafood Mix. It's been a while since I've had Ono Hawaiian BBQ, but it was good. The meat was a bit chewy, and a small portion was not edible. But overall, it was good. I think some small portions were too difficult to eat. It's in the same plaza as the new Silverlake Ramen and Jamba Juice, so there is plenty of parking in the plaza. Overall, it's a great addition to the neighborhood, and I wish Ono Hawaiian BBQ much success! read more

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Opening Day on October, Friday the 13th with a great BOGO deal. The staff was very busy, well organized and friendly. Nice decor. Received my order in less than 15min, quick service and order was correct. Ordered the Hawaiian mix, which is always large enough for a big appetite, everything was tasty and well prepared. The BOGO deal was A great start to this new location. They even handed out BOGO+other coupons to return again. read more

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So it gets a 5 star because they deliver what they're supposed to. Not because its above and beyond. However, its WAAAAYYYYY better than L&L on Fair Oaks. The food is cooled to order. On time and relatively good. The other place will serve you burnt dry food. Ono showing up on the yellow map was a pleasant surprise because the area needed some KBBQ Hawaiian competition. The food is clean and fresh. The service is fast and on time. I would order from here again. In fact, I've gone twice and the Food has been good. The service is Serviceable. Its not a bar and they don't know locals. But, its professional and you know you're going to get your order well made. Winner for the Hawaiian mix plate and katsu chix!!! read more

Consistently good food. Mac salad katsu chicken and beef bbq all worthy! Service is quick and the place is clean! read more

Great serving size with reasonable price. Recommended for meat lovers and especially those who like BBQ or honey sauce. Food processing is quick. No tips required. read more

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

had a problem with the ordering app. i couldn't check order, change or check. when i went to check it just ordered. i had not completed my order. called grub hub to see if i could cancel they said no. called the location and asked. they said they couldn't cancel because it had already been prepared. when i asked a few question they just hung up on me. i went to the location to pick up food. they said i couldn't cancel but when i got there the food wasn't ready. i had to wait for them to prepare. needless to say i was angry. i got home with an incomplete order. don't know what happened but i won't be using them or the app again. was so upset i didn't eat food. i got the ohana family meal. my family ate but we were short the extra stuff i normally would order i got no condiments and was never asked if i wanted any very poor service. no one would answer anything. thumbs down. read more

I used a 50% off coupon for one combo with the purchase of a fountain drink. I bought two different combos, and the cashier applied the discount to the lower-priced one. For the best value, it may be better to purchase the higher-priced combo separately with the coupon. read more

Today is the Grand opening of Ono Hawaiian BBQ in South Pasadena. My wife and I enjoy the food very much,my wife favorite is the Hawaiian chicken BBQ and also the Katsu chicken another dish she likes also. I enjoy the grill chicken with lemon pepper I really enjoy very much we much Ono very much. Today was pack house because the Grand opening and their promotion is buy one and get one free. The staff were very friendly. read more

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SOOOO happy to have Ono in South Pasadena now! The crew working here are super friendly and helpful with menu options, there's plenty of family-style seating available and the place is always immaculately clean. The Island Fire chicken is our favorite item but so far, there's nothing we don't like here. read more

Can someone explain to me Why the service is so bad here and the workers are clueless?! I had to pick up a party platter someone was helping me and than he walked away after waiting for 10 minutes I'm like hello?!! Some other employee asks me to verify I did so she told me to pay for it which it clearly shows that I did and when I explained she seems so confused? I mean my 9 year old daughter can be a better at serving people As I was leaving the employee screamed and said your welcome. If my daughter wasn't there you know I'll be dropping some serious f bombs there! Please hire some knowledgeable people Food is good and it's clean. read more

First time at this location and i definitely won't be going back to this one ! The chicken was not cooked all the way, I know it was busy but that's never acceptable. Service was good not food read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - First time coming to this location, service was nice but chicken was raw, lost my appetite - Hawaiian Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Ordered for the 2nd time earlier 6:50pm. Lady took my order Kids meal (chicken katsu), arrived home and found out its chicken barbeque. WTF.. I dont know if she hears clearly but that is not what i told her. Also, i told to swap the juice to water and she told to get the tap water. what the hell is going on. Im i crazy or what do you have bottled water or not. read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - This what she punch. Period - Hawaiian Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Ono's is a great alternative to the usual spots near home and has a pretty good selection. It's one of those "so what do you want for dinner?" spots that just delivers good quality every time. Portions are good and the wait time is not too long. The only issue is the parking not being so great--the shared lot means it's somewhat crowded. read more

Was stranded waiting for dental appointment and wandered in here. Ordered Hawaiian bbq chicken plate w salad instead of Mac , and a coconut to drink. $20. Food came in less than 5 minutes. Salad was fresh. Serving was generous. Would have preferred to sub out the rice instead of the Mac but oh well. Chicken boneless and skinless. Tasty , not too sweet or salty, on a bed of grilled veg. Long communal tables. Clean, well lit w nautical touches. Serving ended up enough for two meals. read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Hawaiian bbq chicken plate - Hawaiian Near Me - South Pasadena, California

I was craving macaroni salad so bad! I had plans to compliment my dinner by having the salad as a side. I ordered the 2-scoop for almost $5 and I was completely shocked and extremely disappointed to find a barely a single scoop of macaroni salad that looked like it had just been "thrown" in the container. There is no way that I received a 2-scoop. I am really upset about this because it really kinda ruined the whole experience. :( I definitely expected better. read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Ono opened relatively recently in South Pasadena, conveniently off the 110 fwy. It is a chain that specializes in fast casual Hawaiian food like chicken katsu and spam musubi. It is nice having a Hawaiian restaurant near the Pasadena area, though I wish they had my favorite Hawaiian food loco moco. I'm still trying to figure out what the island white fish is (tilapia, rockfish, etc), so if anyone knows feel free to lmk! read more

Randomly had a craving for Ono's Mac salad today so I had to swing by. It's been probably 5 years since I've had Ono's and it's still just as good as I remember! I got the Keiki (kids) meal because I just wanted something small; comes with choice of protein, veggies and rice. I got the BBQ chicken option and substituted Mac salad instead of rice - perfect portion for me! There were 2 people in the store when I came in just before noon and the line moved fast. The girl who took my order was super sweet and friendly! This is a new location that just opened in south Pasadena so everything is brand new! Nothing but chill, laid-back vibes here. I love that this location isn't hectic like the other ones I've been to. There's ample parking in this parking lot but parking spaces right in front of the store are very tight. If you drive a larger car, it may be a little inconvenient. read more

Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Kids meal - Hawaiian Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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When everywhere else seems overpriced, Ono is a great place for a reasonably priced, healthy, delicious meal. We love the cooked vegetables! Our go-to is teriyaki chicken plate and it comes with cooked cabbage, rice and macaroni. They are fast and the people there are friendly. read more

After much anticipation, I finally got to experience this place. Food quality is great but quantity not so much. The prices are a little high for what you receive. This experience won't keep me from returning in the future though. The store is located in a large parking lot, so never have to worry about parking. The customer service was great, but it wasn't busy at all when I went. The store is new and looks very clean and organized. Hawaiian BBQ isn't something I crave often, but I'll definitely be back eventually. read more

Now I understand why this location gets 4 stars. Food was hot and delicious the place was clean and the customer service was fantastic. I had almost given up on Ono Hawaiian but I will definitely be back read more

I was so excited to have Ono Hawaiian BBQ in South Pasadena. Hard to find good spam musubi's. I must have gone on a bad day because they were bland. Yes bland spam musubi's. Felt no Ohana love. read more

Food is so good!!! My fave is the spam and eggs plate. Everyone's so nice and cool. Food is ready quick. Also looooove that they carry the canned Hawaiian drinks! read more

So much for trying to give this Ono a try. Almost 25 mins waiting for a lemon pepper chicken plate is beyond crazy. Management needs a lesson or two about time management. Beware ordering certain dishes because they will lag. read more

This location is well managed. Food portions are fair and consistent. Food quality is also consistent and good quality. The meat is not scorched / burnt and the veggies are crisp and fresh. The staff is friendly as well. 100000X better than that horrible location in Alhambra (Commonwealth) read more