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    Ono Hawaiian BBQ

    3.1 (188 reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian, Barbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Faye D.

    I ordered my son chicken katsu and the chicken was still pink. Went to the worker to ask if they can cook it more, he told me that the chicken will be pink but it's cooked. Umm, no it was raw! I told him I'm from Hawaii and we order chicken katsu all the time, he then proceeded to tell me that this is not an authentic Hawaiian restaurant, I get it, but to serve my son raw chicken is uncalled for. They took the plate back and he said he will ask the cooks to make a new one. I got my son's food back and it was literally still raw. They basically just reheated it in the microwave or something. We just threw it away, not worth going back and forth with it. Never again eating here.

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    Valerie S.

    Great Food and it's a hit or miss on the cashier. Some could use a little more training but there's a youthful vibrant dirty-blonde haired kid that ALWAYS makes coming here worth the drive. I found out his name was Jessie tonight after visiting again... His customer service skills are beyond amazing! Wish more places had a Jessie in them! I live in the Merced area and I drive out here for the great food AND continue returning because of the great service Jessie gives. I usually order the family meal. The great thing is you can pick and choose from their extensive menu. I normally order the steamed veggies, White rice, crispy sliced chicken (Chicken Katsu), BBQ teriyaki chicken (no sauce). And then buy a coconut drink. Literally you sip from a nice long straw straight out of the actual coconut they offer. You take the coconut home to eat when your done. Yum I absolutely recommend this place, especially when the service from the kid is so great.

    BBQ plate with no rice and extra veggies (cabbage).

    Not a fancy restaurant but good for a fast meal! Ordered online and food ready at time promised. Food tasted fresh and order was correct even with our special requests. Employees pleasant. If you eat at the restaurant the atmosphere is not like transitional restaurants. Just tables in a big room. Also you order at the counter and pick up. Veggies consist of cabbage only. I like it but know that you will not be given carrots, etc. Also parking is terrible!! But they give you a lot of food so you may want to walk off the extra calories.

    Lillys F.

    Ordered a mini chicken bbq plate Got two small pieces of chicken Not a full scoop of rice and not a full scoop of Mac Not coming back to this location

    Wrong drinks. Should be two diet Cokes, and a sprite.
    Jodi W.

    Ordered on Uber eats. The driver that does not speak or read English is expected to fill the drink cups when they pick up the order from Ono Hawaiian BBQ. Unacceptable!! He brought 3 large drinks filled with water, something dirty water looking and something orange. This was after hi to g around the building for where he dropped off my order. He didn't even follow the delivery instructions and you expect him to complete the food order! Absolutely unacceptable. Horrible customer service.

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    Jessica U.

    Food was fantastic. Staff was great and had no problem not adding cabbage and adding extra Mac. Food was really good. They allow dining inside now. Will be returning again

    Shrimp & BBQ Chicken Combo with rice and veggies. Hawaiian BBQ Chicken and Teriyaki Chicken Pick Two Ahola Plate with all rice.
    Savannah M.

    Placed a 2 plate order for a scheduled pick up 2 hours in advance. When I arrived for my order, they were just putting it in the bag which made pick up easy. Everything I ordered was there when I checked! I ordered a Shrimp & BBQ Chicken Combo plate and a Pick Two Aloha plate with Hawaiian BBQ Chicken and Grilled Teriyaki Chicken. We opted for more rice instead of the salads which worked great because the rice was fantastic! The veggies in the combo plate was just cabbage, no broccoli. The Hawaiian BBQ Chicken was great, even as a leftover the next day. The Grilled Teriyaki Chicken pretty good too. My only complaint is with the shrimp. They were too greasy which kind of made them soggy. They weren't inedible but it might be a big deal to someone who wanted crispier shrimp. Each plate came with two sauces which was enough for our order. Overall it was a good meal for an average price.

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    Its AUGUST 2021 - What is going on? They never answer the phone 209-632-3788 - sign on door says "Closed Due To Covid"

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    There island fire is so good and a fairly healthy meal! One thing that can be improved is portion size vary depending on how busy they are

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    I always get their seafood mix with two scoops of mac and one of rice and i LOVE IT 10/10 recommend

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    Katie waited on me a few days ago! Excellent customer service! Katie was a sweet girl with great customer service with a smile.

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    Looooove this place. Downside is the crazy wait time. Macaroni salad is to die for!!! Food is amazing here.

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