Unadorned counter serve with local seafood, Chinese dishes & Hawaiian “mixed plate” specials. Based on 544 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $
Address:
3481 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761
Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/ONO-KAU-KAU/531599183532648
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Andrew Loper
Pineapple Coconut shrimp was drenched in mayonnaise. Pork gravy was tasteless. Ribs were dry and all bone. Chicken was dark meat (which is fine) but had to peal off a thick layer of chicken skin. Shrimp were not shelled and fish was dry. Macaroni salad was mediocre. We arrived for dinner at 8:30pm and they informed us that we had to order “to go” because they wanted to go home. Posted closing hours is 9:30pm. Tipped on top of the $40 dinner. Disappointed in this local store.
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Trevor Suelzle
Authentic taste of the Island. Not much to look at, especially amidst all of the resorts in which it is located, but food and service is fantastic! After discovering early in our trip we ordered their take out a few times and ate it overlooking the ocean for an even better experience. Great offering of local plates and Chinese offerings. Try the mixed plates or BBQ for a good variety. Portions are plentiful and the prices are very reasonable.
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Robert Guerra
We came here after my girl found it on Google maps searching for food spots while visiting Maui for the first time. We have eaten at over 6 spots all over the island so far, Ono Kau Kau is by far one of the best meals we have had yet and to sweeten the deal our meal was only $25 (We only had water to drink) which is also one of the cheaper meals we have had while on Maui. She got the Kalua pork and lau lau with rice and Mac salad…so amazing and full of robust flavors in every bite of the pork and cabbage. The lau lau is new to me, but I enjoyed it and would eat it again. I personally ordered the loco moco and man, it has been one of the best I have had so far. If you want to enjoy some good quality local food, please check this spot out, small spot with only four tables that seat four and two outdoor tables. Will not disappoint! Our server was kind and extremely friendly – language barrier may present a problem if you are a person that is easily annoyed by “accents”, I just put this out there because I know some mainlanders can’t seem to tolerate others. ONOLICIOUS!
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terry de vaz
Come here every year ! As usual food quality was good, consistent and authentic! Owner sings loud when cooking, qiuite a character, cooking is way better than his singing lol ! we ordered for 7 people every dish was great ! Friendly staff, very accomating, try the Musubi, really good ! If you’re like me , and focus on the food quality, then this is a ‘must try ‘
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H C
This is a great spot to get some homemade style hawaiian plates and Chinese food. It’s a small operation but they are friendly, welcoming and efficient. I ordered the teriyaki beef and the hamburger. Both were very delicious and affordable. I will definitely come back
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Shideler Bennett
I had high hopes for this place but my full family ate here and no one was really happy with their food. We tried a good mix of the different Chinese or Hawaiian dishes and they were all pretty much the same. They also got my order wrong and didn’t do anything about it. I won’t be going back here anytime soon.
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Herman
I really wanted to like this place. It seemed promising. My wife did not want to eat here and wanted to walk out before we ordered because it was far from clean or sanitary. I convinced her to stay because the ratings were good. The portions are very large. It is now 18hrs since we are here and we are still feeling a little stomach upset. Not sick but not great. Wish I would have listened to her!
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Troy Ferrell
Very disappointed with the food. Maybe we got a bad batch, but both of our orders were ridiculously salted. The garlic shrimp was dry with minimal flavor except for the abundance of salt. Cheap food and we were excited for local food and the good reviews but unfortunately we were left wanting
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Gabriel Prout
Like the other review said, No Aloha Spirit here. The gentleman inside taking the order was short and not friendly. Food was hot, and that was the redeeming quality about it, along with good packaging. Mediocre tasting at best. Very plain flavors, and also lacking in them. I can get sub par service and rude staff on the mainland. I will not be returning and wish I would have gone around the corner to L&L instead. Step your game up, Ono KauKau.
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stephen meow
We were so happy to find this place on our first night. Got the Local Mix Plate (Kalua Pork and Lau Lau Mix) and Loco Moco Mini. Both tasted hella good. We’d definitely come back to try their other food.
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