As much as I would like to give this place a 5 star I would but the food was just lacking flavor all around as far as entrees go. I would return here for the apps and thats about it, probably. Didnt have a good start overall on my first time dining here. Firstly, I placed my order via phone for a pina colada drink.. it never showed. Secondly, I was looking for an item i had seen pictured on yelp that was not on the virtual menu. The guy that helped us (sean) said they do have what i was looking for but for some reason it wasnt on the virtual menu. I also noticed many more items was not on there either.. so kinda frustrating there also. Ultimately, i had to place my order with a gentleman that worked there because the items i wanted were not available for me to order through the phone. Received our food, my friends huli chicken was not cooked all the way and had blood stemming from it :( Went inside and informed the bartender that we needed our server. Bartender then stated they do not have servers. I said " okayyyy then can i have the gentleman that took my order and brought our food then?? Also, can u refund me for the pina colada i never received?? He then proceeded with "I knew I was missing one, do u want me to make u one to go?" ...um no im good and also I dont think thats allowed but thanks anyway. The gentleman (sean) that DID in fact serve us was excellent!!! Very understanding and prompt in fixing everything !! He removed the undercooked chicken from my friends bill no problem and did not give sass at all. As for my entree the only thing that stood out was the garlic rice I ordered with a $1 up charge that really had some flavor. The kalua pork was flavorless, the macaroni salad flavorless the shoyu chicken had flavor but it really tasted like the smell of Alpo dog food in my opinion, it was not tasty at all. So do not recommend that dish. Sean was very attentive to get me something else to replace the shoyu chicken. Was replaced the chicken katsu which tasted nice. read more

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Wow! I have never been to Hawaii, but I've cooked a lot out of a cookbook by a native Hawaiian and by everything I've learned out of that Onolicious is pretty authentic. The musubi is a super simple yet extremely satisfying appetizer of marinated Spam and rice wrapped in nori. Delicious! As an entree I had the kahlua pig (extremely juicy and tender) with rice (generous, perfectly cooked portion) and macaroni salad (awesome). My husband enjoyed the chicken katsu (perfectly fried) and papaya salad (fresh and delightfully spicy). The restaurant itself is a little impersonal as you seat yourself and order via QR code. But the servers are pleasant and prompt, and the food is clearly made with love and care! Very glad we had a chance to try this place. read more

Love this place! It's super casual and the staff are very laid back. The food and drink are super unique, especially for the area. Check it out! read more

Onolicious Hawaii - Spam + noodles - Hawaiian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Love love this place! Great food, cool vibes and creative service. I've never been to a place with this kind of service and it's quiere cool and easy. You come in scan the code on the table and order/pay through your phone, then they bring it out for you. You can place as many orders as you wish and it doesn't have to be on the same "tab". There is no waiter or host, but they do bring out water, your order, and they pick up the plates as you get done. Not only the service is near but the foods is delicious. To drink we order a Kona beer and a Spicy margarita, the margarita was one of a kind, it had the right amount of alcohol and spiciness. To eat we tried the Musubi, and we ordered Mix Plate (two protein- shoyu chicken and huli huli chicken) it came with rice and a side we had the Aloha salad. Everything was a total hit! So delicious, and perfectly clocked. The meat was soft and properly seasoned. My favorite was the rice and the Shoyu chicken. This is a must try place! read more

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Something new and refreshing! I've never had Hawaiian and this was a definite treat. We were able to walk in, seat ourselves, and quickly place an order by using the QR code menus. We decided to try a few different things from the menu so that we could see what Onolicious had to offer. We started with the chicken tacos (shoyu, char sui, and teriyaki chicken) all were different but very tasty, my favorite being the char sui. The pineapple rolls were a delight, I would have liked to have a few more pineapples in the roll to accompany the crunch and pineapple sauce filling. The homemade ginger beer hit the spot and had its own taste that makes it stand out from other ginger beers I've had...I couldn't quite put my hand on it, but it kept me wanting more. The garlic toasted Hawaiian rolls were also something new and I'm definitely a sucker for a good bread/roll and I could go back for just more of those. The Chicken Long Rice Soup hit the spot! I'm made I had agreed to share with others . Their service was great, staff was attentive and the food was ready in no more than 12-15 minutes. I'm glad we started our taco week off with a bright and refreshing spot. We plan on adding them to our downtown lunch rotation. read more

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Wow, I absolutely love this place! The vibrant and colorful décor made it feel insanely tropical, even though I visited on a cold and windy day. The atmosphere was so inviting, and it really transported me to a Hawalian paradise. Our server was very nice and attentive, and I really liked their QR menu ordering system. Since I can be pretty indecisive, it was great not feeling rushed-no one had to keep checking in on me, which was a plus! For drinks, l ordered a ginger beer and a pineapple iced tea. The ginger beer was great, and while the pineapple iced tea could have been a bit sweeter, it tasted fresh and healthy, so I appreciated it as it was. For our appetizer, we got the mussels, and they were absolutely delicious-the sauce was amazing! For my main dish, I had the huli huli chicken plate, and my fiancé went for the three-meat platter to try a little of everything. He has a big appetite, and it was more than enough for him. Overall, it was such a great experience, and I'd definitely come back-especially in the summer, because this place has such a vibe! read more

Onolicious Hawaii - Hawaiian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Eat here a few times when we were at the Oakley Kitchen. Their food always amazing with good portion of food. Came here again during the Asian Cuisine Week to try their special menu ($10 per items). We ordered the poke taco from ACW menu and a 2-meats plate from regular menu. Poke Taco (5/5) - Ingredients: raw tuna, cucumber, spring onion, soy sauce, rice, corn tortilla - it's AMAZING!! Never have a poke taco before and it's just perfectly match. 2-meats plate (5/5) - they have beef, chicken and pork options. We chose chicken and pork. We also chose papaya salad for the side. - this always come with good portion (lots of meat). - would like to have more rice/vegetable cause the sauce is pretty salty. read more

Onolicious Hawaii - Poke taco, and 2 meat plate (pork and chicken) - Hawaiian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Everything we had was phenomenal. The waygu is out of this world. So tender and flavorful. I'm not a huge meat eater but the waygu changed my mind. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Great concept! Service was excellent and food was very good. Chicken with the variety of sauces with rice and Mac salad was a hit.

The food here is absolutely delicious! The portion sizes are very large and the food always comes out hot and fresh! Great place for dinner and lunch! The drinks here are amazing as well and the spicy margarita is top notch! The service is fantastic and the restaurant is beautiful and fun! One of our favorites in the city! read more

So this is the 2nd time I ate here but it's been awhile. I wasn't very happy with my experience. First you have to download a QR code and order and pay through the app. They do have an iPad you can order from at the bar but we were already sitting so used our phones. It's seat your self so you could sit wherever you want. The place appeared clean so that was a big positive for me I'm a bit of a germafobe. Anyway I got the chicken dishes with garlic rice and Mac salad. My daughter got the beef dish. The food was not very hot, more like slightly warm and the flavors just weren't there. Very bland. I hate leaving bad reviews but I'm a real fan of Hawaiian food but I don't think I'll be back. read more

I would not recommend this place 0/100. Portions are small and childish. The pineapple rolls are small and the entree was big a a banquet dinner read more

Honestly, I don't think I would have tried the Loco Moco if my daughter hadn't been so excited about it -- and I'm glad I tried it. It was delicious! The description sounds overwhelming to the uninitiated: hamburger patty, rice, onion crisps, mushroom gravy with actual mushrooms, green onions and topped with two sunny side up eggs. It all worked together. Every bite was flavorful and delicious! So good. The portions are very generous - my daughter and I split 1 order, because we were planning for dessert at another restaurant in Oakley Kitchen. You could order 1 as an individual and likely have leftovers. It was my first visit to Oakley Kitchen. Parking was plentiful and easy. Not crowded at all in a Sunday afternoon. I'll be back! read more

Onolicious Hawaii - Loco Moco - but this photo doesn't do it justice since we'd already started dipping into this deliciousness. - Hawaiian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Always nice to find a Hawaiian cuisine so far inland !! And they are very good too!! Saw a lot of carry out and delivery orders being picked up. read more

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I was in search of a chill dinner spot for family and friends, and Onolicious Hawaii was recommended to me. The décor was very inviting, bright, and colorful. The tv on the wall was being used as a moving picture frame of sorts. There were surfing clips playing throughout dinner. I wonder if the staff would put local and popular sporting events on the tv when they occur. If so, I could see myself visiting for dinner and staying to watch a game. Anyway, we used the QR code on the table to order. The only critique I have about this comes from my mother and one of her friends. They are in their 60s and noted that, if myself and my friend hadn't been there to navigate the menu and ordering process, they may have left and picked a different restaurant, simply because the process seemed so confusing. As a millennial, I found the process quite simple but I understand how it could be confusing. I'd hate for an entire part of the population to miss out on this great food for something as trivial as the ordering process. There was a checkout computer on the counter. There may be a way to order at the counter, instead of over the phone. IDK. The food was great. I had the spicy Kahuku shrimp plate, which wasn't really spicy at all. It was breaded and fried but tasted fresh at the same time. My mother had the shoyu chicken, which was also quite tasty. I'm not crazy about mayo based foods but many of the other sides have an up charge. We ordered the macaroni salad and the papaya salad. Of the 2, I'd go for the papaya salad. It was light and not mayo based. Another thing I liked was the portion sizes. The portions were filling but not overkill. All in all, I could see myself returning in the future. You should check it out!! read more

Onolicious Hawaii - Shoyu Chicken Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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My husband was craving for some "lechon" and just wondering where in this side of town could you possibly find this artisanal roasted pig? Hawaii? So off we go to this Hawaiian resto due to the previous highly rated reviews. Wanting to maximize the exposure to the different taste profiles on the menu, I ordered the 3 meat meal option. I did not regret it! The kalua pig is very well seasoned, it's so soft / tender meat reminiscent of Segovia, Spain's cochinillo ... the vinegary taste of the papaya salad neutralizes the oiliness of the meat which enhances its flavor... The teriyaki beef and chicken is a nice addition to the meal. The sunny side up egg is decadence manifest.. To come full circle with our brunch, we finish it off with Haupia which taste like a coconut jello... It reminds me of the Filipino "maja blanca" . Love it! Over-all, service is brisk and efficient. Ambience is a cool, trendy, urban, spotlessly clean resto... that's able to capture that Hawaiian islands tiki bar vibes besides the awesome food it serves! read more

Onolicious Hawaii - 3 choice of meat option. Delish! Bib gourmand quality meal! - Hawaiian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Delicious is in its name and it didn't disappoint. We enjoyed a few cocktails--the Mai Tai was our favorite and ordered the Shayo and Teriyaki Chicken plus the Papaya Salad. It tasted really authentic. It has a playful and colorful Hawaiian vibe. We sat at the bar but will be back to enjoy the swings or outdoor patio. read more

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So this is our 4th Court St restaurants to try and again uniquely wonderful. I love what is happening in this area and we live 10 min away in Mt. Adams. Will be back & trying takeout too! Next time I am getting the Hulu-huli chicken for sure read more

Onolicious Hawaii - Chicken Huli-huli, potato salad - Hawaiian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I came with high expectations but unfortunately I was let down! The to-go portions were very small, as you can see in the photo I only received around 3 pieces of meat. I won't be coming back here, and I wouldn't recommend this place! read more

Onolicious Hawaii - Hawaiian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The food was delicious. Service was great. He was helpful with recommendations and descriptions. I loved the Katsu chicken and pineapple ice tea. It was a quiet night, so it was fun to listen to the Hawaiian music and enjoy the surroundings. I'll be back. read more

If you happen to be in the downtown Cincinnati area and craving some authentic and SUPER DELICIOUS Hawaiian food, this is the place to be! When planning my recent business trip to Ohio, I noticed this listing on Google maps and said to myself, "Self, this is the absolute LAST place I would expect to find Hawaiian food, but low and behold, there it is!" So after a few days, I quickly concluded my business and decided to hit the restaurant for Sunday brunch at 11am in 40 degree, slightly overcast drizzly conditions, or as the locals call it "a typical December day". The interior felt typical, but in the way you would expect to see a cozy little spot tucked away in Honolulu (minus the cold weather of course). I felt a bit hungry and was mentally preparing for this meal, so I went ahead and ordered everything from the brunch menu. Needless to say, my body was not ready. The first item to arrive was the matcha waffle with some crazy good syrup, paired with a pineapple iced tea, was an amazing start! However, before I got a quarter of the way through the waffle, a heaping bowl of tater tots topped with fried egg and adobo chicken (I think) arrived and the Loco Moco plate very shortly after that. Long story short, I tapped out after 30 minutes, utterly defeated but savoring every bite along the way. The chef also threw in a small order of fried Haupia because I either tried really hard, or he just felt sorry for me. If only humans had four stomachs, I would have tried more on this jam packed menu! This experience is absolutely what I missed when there was a local mom and pop Hawaiian grinds place near me in Orlando. Sending good vibes to Onolicious Grinds wishing much success and hopes for the future. (and possible expansion into Central Florida??) Thanks Allan read more

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CHEEEEEHOOO! Oh man ono grinds hits Cincinnati! The city can finally have a taste of the island's kau kau. I recommend ordering their lunch plates. Definitely upgrade to more than one meat and to their other sides (Mac salad, papaya salad...). All their meat selections broke da mouth. They have kalbi, pulled pork (Kalua), shoyu chicken and bbq skewers. Kalua pork was sooooo tender! Kalbi and bbq skewers had a nice char to it. Shoyu chicken was savory and had a nice sweetness to it. Can't go wrong with any of them honestly. Also Sundays they have loco moco. Ono gravy on a bed of rice and savory burger patties. CHEEEEEEEEE!!! They live up to their restaurant name -- Onolicious for sure! If you haven't been, you're missing out. shoots den I see you there! read more

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In my endless search for good food, I stumbled onto Onolicious. It's smallish and nicely decorated. Order from a QR code with an option to pay online. I had the rib special with rice and Mac salad. The meat was tender, and the Mac salad was really good. One small disappointment, there wasn't nearly enough sauce for the rice, and any sauces you want are an extra charge. read more

Staff was amazing. Wonderful atmosphere. If you leave hungry that's on you lol. All five of us loved our meal. The Moco Loco and Musibi was excellent. read more

Onolicious Hawaii - Mix plate with Kalua Pig, char sounds chicken, and teriyaki beef. - Hawaiian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I am a picky eater yet I have found everything I have tried from this place pretty good. The only reason it is getting 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the menu being small. They do offer specials on various days throughout the week but if you aren't lucky enough to order on one of those days' options are limited but each limited option is delicious! I personally like the beef sticks with garlic rice and the chips as a side. I always add green onions to my rice. I also enjoy their fried chicken option when they have it on the menu. I really want to try the garlic shrimp but never seem to order on the right day. I hear they are moving out of Oakley kitchen this summer which will make me sad that I have to travel downtown for good Hawaiian food or just when I want something different. read more

Can't remember what I had but that's not to say it wasn't amazing. Homemade beef topped with fried eggs and onion straws. My buddy got the bbq chicken leg and it was massive and looked delicious. check this place out if you want to surprise your taste buds. I subbed the for the salad most meals come with a big portion of rice and it's delicious! read more

Onolicious Hawaii - Hawaiian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Amazing, authentic food! Check out whatever special they have for the day. My all time fave so far has been the lechon special. It's the first place on the mainland that has made it just like you can get it in HI. My go to on the standard menu is the beef sticks, but you really can't go wrong. Best side hands down is the wedge salad with the ranch dressing. If you're under the weather, get the chicken long rice. If you can make it on a Sunday, the Loco Moco is out of this world. read more

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Recently started working in the city in walking distance and picked up some food to go on the way home for dinner. Wow, they did not skimp on the portions! I ordered the mix plate with char siu and huli huli chicken, and the papaya salad as a side. The takeout container was stuffed with food, and it was absolutely delicious. We will definitely become frequent patrons here. read more

Love supporting small businesses. Got the mix plate, soooo much food for 2 more meals.

Filling and good. We ordered the Lanikai Lumpia, the Shoyu Chicken Plate* - served with rice and Mac Salad, and the Pork Sliders - served with House Potato Chips. The lumpia was fried perfectly and paired well with the tangy sauce served with it. The Shoyu Chicken is sweet & salty - although mostly sweet, and the Mac salad was ok. My husband really enjoyed the Pork Sliders. I tasted them and agreed that the pork is awesome! I liked the pork much better than the chicken. The house chips had great flavor but were soggy and very chewy. We could tell that had they been crisp that they would've been awesome. The portions are generous and we had leftovers for the next day. We'd definitely stop back in for more of the lumpia and pulled pork. *Shoyu Chicken and rice were complimentary Yelp Elite items. read more

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Their katsu was super good and sauce was a little more ketchupy than what I'm used to but was nice and the char sui chicken was sooooo good. Their mac salad was okay could've had some more flavor and the garlic rice tasted super burnt so won't be getting that next time. Would get again if I have the craving but would alter what I get for sure. read more

Excited to learn of a food hall in Cincinnati. Onilicious Hawaii was decent. Spam Musubi was good but nothing special. It definitely satisfies the craving though :) Rice plate was good. Papaya salad was really good and not too spicy; it also helped cut the saltiness of the pork. Chicken was pretty good, sweeter than the pork. Next time, I'd try the beef option. read more

If you are looking for a new place to visit with great food and great service this is the spot. We decided to try something a little different and we weren't disappointed. We grabbed a couple of seats at the bar and ordered through our phones which was very quick and easy. Our cocktails were very tasty and the food was amazing. What was especially nice was the easy parking right next door. Everything was top notch and we'll be back! read more

Onolicious Hawaii - Plate lunch - Hawaiian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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OMG. Wow, just wow. The teriyaki beef is incredible, the grilled shrimp is some of the best, and the Kahlúa pork was really juicy and yummy! The potato salad was a great complement. The waiter was super kind and friendly, and the ambience was bright and clean. I can't wait to come back next time we're in town! Reasonable prices as well for a great experience. read more

Cute new spot with a dog friendly patio! Had previously stopped by for a drink (cocktails are super fun and tasty!), so was excited to try the food. The Kalua pig plate is gluten free if ordered with a wedge salad or potato chips as the side. I opted for the salad, which was a great compliment to the rice that comes with it. My friend got the surf and turf with kalua pig and papaya salad - he really enjoyed his as well. Generous portions, well priced, and good service - even though you order on your phone, we had someone check up on us often. A new downtown fav! read more

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Was at one of the many festivals in Cincy and bumped Into this small gem in downtown Cincy. The servers here were very hospitable from the moment you sit down to when they're bringing your food to when you're leaving they're really great. The food was even better than the service. I had the Hawaiian barbecue chicken and the teriyaki steak with the Mac salad on the side. The flavors were great very well seed and enough portions to eat too but I'm fat so I ate the whole thing and can I say that I am full but most of all Very Very Happy would definitely go back and try the many variety of foods they have. read more

I used to have to wait until I headed to the West Coast to get my Hawaiian food fix. No more! I highly recommend the beef stick plate lunch. The sweet, smoky favor of the beef goes great with the white rice and macaroni salad. It's one of my favorite options at Oakley Kitchen! read more

Onolicious Hawaii - Plate Lunch (1 Meat) with beef sticks - Hawaiian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We ordered catering from Onolicious to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander month in the office. It was so yummy! We got the Shoyu chicken and the Kalua Pig. The chicken was a hit! really good serving size as well! The staff was super easy to work with! Would definitely recommend!! read more

Onolicious Hawaii - Hawaiian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

As you know I love supporting local businesses and non chain, you can tell by my reviews. Was looking forward to trying this place. The workers was super nice, fast service, huge portions and great prices. Unfortunately the food was just ok (chicken was very sweet) It was not terrible but nothing I would go back for or recommend to my friends, family, or anyone checking out the reviews. **the owner or manager did message me saying this was more of an "insult" I don't look at this as an insult, just my personal review that I do give each place I try. He did also offer to give my money back, which is not what I wanted either just wanted to give a simple review of what I had. read more

Scheduling conflict allowed us the opportunity to stop in. We were not disappointed. Party of six, enjoying the appetizer tacos, lumpia, poke, garlic noodles, surf & turf and katsu chicken. Service was quick, the food (quality and presentation) was good and the restaurant was clean. Seemed to be a steady carry out business as well. We all thought that the online/QR code ordering at the table was a strange thing, as we had to flag the bartender down to answer some questions about the menu. Knowing that now will make our next visit even better. read more