Fabulous food; great service. The sides were different. Love the Hawaiian slant. Bubble tea was more of a slushee. The garlic chicken had great big chunks of garlic. Can't wait to try the wings. read more

Spent like $60 bucks for this place... for 2 people! WTF! Although I can say the wings were good. The meals sides were damn near FROZEN.. I still can't believe the amount of money we spent here‍ read more

Delicious! I have eaten in the restaurant twice and now have had delivery. Each time the food is hot and flavorful. I have had the bimbimbop and the pork bulgogi. They are both the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. The owners are very hospitable and answer all of your questions. The restaurant makes you feel like you are in someone's kitchen. I highly recommend! read more

I was impressed. I had ordered a Bento box on Seamless requesting to have vegetable dumplings instead of shrimp dumplings. However I ordered hand cut rolls that were not completely vegetarian. Someone at the restaurant called me A few minutes after my order was received to confirm that I in fact wanted those rolls and then I still wanted vegetable dumplings. She wanted to ensure that I didn't intend the entire order to be vegetarian. I was very appreciative of that. Not to mention the food came in half the time than expected. I had ordered on a weekday in the afternoon, and the expected delivery time was about 50 to 60 minutes. I thought the food tasted delicious and would order from them again. read more

This place is a hidden gem and I highly recommend any one giving it a shot. Server was helpful with recommendations as I was not familiar with the food. Meat was tender and well flavored. Portions were incredibly generous and justify the cost. Will be coming back, happy to see great restaurants finally coming to Matawan!! read more

So this is my new favorite restaurant! Every single thing I ate (pork and kimchi mandoo, spicy pork doshirak plus its many sides and the soup) were to die for! I 100% will be back many many times! Service is incredible too! Nice family run restaurant. read more

Just ate here for the first time and will DEFINITELY be back. Service was awesome, super clean inside, and the food was to die for. We had the kimchi & pork dumplings to start. My husband had the spicy pork dinner and I had the spicy garlic chicken. Phenomenal. I can't wait to return and try more. read more

Ono Korean Barbeque - Spicy Garlic Chicken - Korean Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

I got the ramen. I asked for no egg, still got an egg. Not a big deal. However, the ramen was somewhat bland and the noodles were similar in taste to ones that come in the cheapest instant ramen packets. The egg wasn't soft-boiled; it was boiled to the point of being grey. The add-ins were also bland. Overall, i would've preferred to eat homemade ramen or even the dried instant ramen--at least i can enjoy how bad(in the junk food way) those are. Ramen over at Ramen Nagomi in New Brunswick is about 25x better. Place was clean and the server was nice. read more

You will never experience chicken wings at the level of their goodness until you go to Go to Hawaiian Korean bbq In Mattawan and order there Korean style sweet and spicy chicken wings and their bubble tea is amazing too that's all and had from this place try it it's amazing Tell him you heard about them from the guy at the laundry mat Bret !!!!!! read more

The manager is really nice, she gave us a free drink when we tried to order pork bulgogi but they're out of it. The food is really really good. read more

Just had lunch here. Everything was delicious. The staff was friendly and welcoming. I don't live in the area but will definitely make several trips back. read more

This was my first time ever trying Korean food and I was very satisfied. I ordered the mild tuna+salmon poke bowl and it was amazing. It was pretty spicy for something labeled mild but if you're okay with spice like I am, you just power right through it because it tastes so good. My only complaint was the service was a little slow and the place wasn't so busy so I feel the staff could have been a tad more attentive but I'm not too worried about that; I loved the food read more

Yum, yum, yuuuuummmm! This place has become a regular stop for me, and I have pretty much tried almost every dish. My go-to fave comfort dish is their katsu...perfectly fried. It competes well with their kalbi though, which is perfectly sweet. Their customer service is welcoming with a touch of feeling at home. That combined with delicious food, equals success to me. I hope this success continues and grows...not only for them ...but selfishly for me too! They are around the corner from me, lol. read more

As Transplants from Hawaii I can tell you this is the real deal and brings us back to our days in the 808. We had the Meat Jun with corn, tofu and japchae sides and my son didn't leave a single grain of rice on the plate. My wife had the Tonkatsu lunch box which was just super crispy and tasty. My salmon was perfectly cooked and was a very good size portion. Love all the extra sides which included the miso soup and Mandoo. We live 2.5 hours away but is definitely worth the drive and we'll make the trip as often as we can. read more

I love this place. The food is amazing! The owner is so pleasant and service is always good. Not a fancy place but great for a quick dinner or lunch. read more

I grew up in Hawaii, eating amazing Korean food. Ever since I moved to the Mainland U.S. (35 years ago), it has been rare for me to find the high-quality Korean food that I grew up with Ono Korean BBQ is THAT rare place! My sisters and I shared the Kalbi short ribs, Naked chicken wings, garlic chicken, shrimp shu Mai and meat jun, with side dishes of Kim Chee, Japchae (noodles), daikon (pickled radish) and Mac salad. EVERYTHING was made to order -- it was truly home-cooked comfort food! Of course I had to have my mocha bubble tea for dessert --. YUMMY!!! And the ambience was SO warm and welcoming, it felt like I was eating at my Auntie's house. Teresa (the hostess and our server) and was so knowledgeable, passionate and patient with explaining the items on the menu. And Stella and Victor were the AWESOME chefs making all our amazing food. I have found my go-to home-cooked Korean food restaurant, and will definitely keep coming back for more -- and MORE! read more

Great food in a nook in Matawan. Friendly staff and not expense. It's a different kind of meal and that's a good thing.

We love this little gem of a restaurant. The food is scrumptious, and the staff is super-friendly. Very reasonable prices too!

I've ordered the saucy wings a few times from here. Hands down best fried chicken in the area. They fry the chicken fresh, so prepare to wait 20 minutes if you walk in to order. The sauce is delicious too! Definitely the staple for fried chicken in the area. read more

This place is legit good! And I'm korean! Very authentic tasting and quality of ingredients was very fresh. Highly recommend. read more

Ono Korean Barbeque - Spicy Pork Bulgogi Entree - Korean Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

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I've never done as intense of a double-take as I did when I saw this storefront pop up down the road from my house. As a Korean with a mom who spent her childhood in Hawaii, my whole family was so excited to give this place a try! And Ono definitely didn't disappoint! We decided to start with the pork mandu, spicy Korean chicken wings, bulgogi bibimpap with miso soup and salad, and spicy pork dosirak with namul. All of it was great! And, of course, Ono passed the ultimate test: The kimchi was awesome. And I'm still thinking about those spicy Korean chicken wings. They tasted almost exactly like my mom's recipe! I'm so glad I don't have to travel all the way to Edison for Korean food anymore, because the stuff you need to quench your craving is right here in Matawan! The staff is super friendly and kind, and they make you feel very welcomed and comfortable. You've gotta come try Ono Korean Barbeque for yourself! You'll be glad you did. ! :) read more

Great food and lots of it. We've tried several items and have loved them all. Looking forward to trying more and exploring more of the bubble tea flavors! We've only done take out due to Covid and it's become a weekly ritual for us. read more

Great food portions. Reasonably priced and friendly owners. I can't wait to come back here.

Food was excellent. Can't wait to go back and try another dish. Had the chicken entree with choice of sides and everything tasted fresh and very reasonable prices. Staff is very friendly and inviting. Hope this place becomes a staple in the area. read more

Food is absolutely amazing. I'd have taken a picture but we inhaled it too quickly for me to remember. If you want something unique and amazingly delicious, this place hits the spot. read more

This super cute place just opened and the food is off the charts! Everything is amazingly delicious and I will visit Matawan again just for this place. read more

Amazing food and amazing staff! The portions are enough for 2 meals, the wings are one of the best I've ever had, I highly recommend trying this place out. read more

Im only giving 3 stars because the food was kind of nasty, but the owner is so so kind. Idk maybe it was a bad day, but the food tasted like it was cooked in old oil. The only good thing was the dumplings. Too expensive for that quality of food. I only ate the dumplings and threw the rest out. I worked at a Korean restaurant and I know how it should taste... this was not it. Customer service was great and the owner was so kind. Like I said, it maybe have been a bad day, but I probably won't go back. I don't want to waste that much money again. read more

One of my favorite local spots, family owned and extremely friendly staff! The BBQ is super tasty and fresh, I enjoy the Bulgogi or spicy Pork personally. Priced very fair, with large portions! Definitely check them out read more

Clean, reasonably priced, fresh food cooked perfectly, generous portions. Had to take half of mine home. Not fancy, you eat out of a styrofoam container but the main course and 3 sides were all delicious. Service could have been faster as it's a husband and wife team and she has a tough time keeping up when it's busy. Other than that it was perfect. read more

Excellent Korean beef ribs and 2 minutes away from my house!!!!! The menus is Larg with many good choices.

Absolutely delicious food !! Our waitress Theresa was super sweet and answered every question we had. Will definitely be back!

The food here is really good ! Saw it come up on urber eats. When I saw meat jun on the menus we had to try it. When ever i go to Hawaii I Order meat jun cause I can't find it any where else . But Ono Korean Barbeque has it !! And it taste amazing !! read more

So so. Expensive for what you get. The curry dishes lacked a punch. Nothing outstanding in the preparation or flavors.

Ate here for the first time on Friday and loved it so much, came back on Sunday! I'm so excited that there is an authentic Korean joint close by so I don't have to travel to Edison - and this place is much better! Got the spicy pork with choice of 4 sides, japchae, bean sprouts, sautéed spinach, and traditional kimchi were all delicious! Today, ordered the beef dumplings and again, delish! Pastry is thin and crispy, ground beef is soft and flavorful. Their bubble tea is blended, coconut flavor was yummy - again, better than the dessert shops further north. Owner is lovely, they just moved from Hawaii. Let's give them a warm welcome to NJ. Check out Ono, you'll be happy you did! read more

Ordered the pork bulgogi entree with corn, mac salad, green salad, and japchae. Everything was delicious!! The pork was soft and the homemade sauce they used in it was amazing. Has a mom and pop feel and the lady and gentleman that run it are very friendly and helpful when you have questions on the menu!! Two thumbs way up! read more

Authentic Korean food - like when you go over a friend's house and their mom is a great cook. Selfishly, I hope this restaurant is here to stay because it's an easy quick fix when my family wants Korean food and I don't have time to cook or drive 30+ mins. My kids are picky kalbi eaters and they think this is better than grandma's. I found their food seasoned appropriately - not overly sweet or salty like most fusion-type places in the area with Korean inspired dishes. A local gem for sure! read more

Outstanding Korean Food. About time a Korean Restaurant has opened in this area. Owners are very nice and the appetizer and entree were both delicious. I will be returning. read more

I have been coming here with my parents once a week for the past few months and it's my favorite restaurant in Matawan! We always get the same thing: I get the beef bulgogi lunch box, mom gets the salmon lunchbox and my dad gets the plain ramyun. I love the mandoo that come with the lunchbox, they are so good! And they are always happy to give my mom extra because she doesn't eat rice or noodles. Everything is delicious and freshly made. Teresa is a joy and very patient and kind with my elderly parents. Try Ono as soon as you can you won't be disappointed! read more

The food was so delicious. My brother and I tried the sweet and spicy chicken wings as well as the garlic chicken. I wish the garlic chicken was wings but overall it was tasty and had so much flavor. The spicy chicken wings were great and flavorful too. It was the perfect amount of spice for us. The japchae is to die for even though i has it as a side dish. I definitely will come back for more japchae. Also, staff is super friendly and very knowledgeable about their food and how it taste. I would recommend this place to people who have not tried Korean food before. read more