Incredible!! We ate here multiple times in one week and could have even more. The bowls were my personal favorite, but my husband loved the plates with the macaroni salad. High quality fresh ahi, and the spicy was perfect (no mayo here!!). The customer service was excellent--really kind folks at the takeout window. It's 100% takeout, and you can call ahead. Located in a group of stores that have art, consignment fashion, and mini mart type items. Can't wait to go back next time we are visiting Big Island.
Cailin O.
The Ahi sushi rolls, with the most fresh ginger, were onolicious! I could eat them everyday.
Lisa A.
Overpriced - dinky portions - the owners talk waaaaay too much. The food looks pretty.
Robert Lepage
So good... And amazing atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick K.
Super fresh sushi that tasted like it came right out of the ocean. My fiancée emphatically stated that it was the best spicy tuna roll she'd ever had. Just be mindful that it's just a window on the side of a building, so don't plan to sit and eat it there. They make it on the spot, so prepare to wait 15-20, but it's definitely worth the wait.
Scott P.
A great spot for takeout. Limited hours and the parking lot can be crammed, but worth it. My Korean chicken lunch plate was awesome! We had yummy chicken, rice and macaroni salad. The next day we were craving it and wanted to go back!
A M.
Super yummy, tasty, tender on the inside and crispy on the outside! Such a good price too!
Jessica S.
An Ono find! We got the ahi roll, korean chicken rice bowl, and chicken Katsu bento. We were very satisfied with all 3! The ingredients were fresh and made with aloha. Good value for Ono grindz.The cashier was super kind! Good to take to the beach or eat after the beach. There is no seating available. I recommend going early before the fresh ahi runs out! Will definitely come back!
Kimiko D.
We called our order in - ready to go at 20 minutes (we had a later lunch, like 1:15 so didn't have to deal with the lunch rush & lines).Delish, refreshing, nice size portions, great value, nice customer service - food wasn't "knock your socks off" but it was good. Would def return.Took our lunch to Spencer Beach Park (1-1/2 miles away) - kicked back at the picnic tables and enjoyed the good life!
Wonderful baked goods fresh and great service! So much variety, and all of presented well. A guy could end up with a very fattening addiction here!
Joan L.
We waited a long time over the years to come here and were disappointed again and again to see it closed -- so we were were really excited and delighted to see it open on this trip to the Big Island.We anticipated a very good local style meal, based on reviews. But it seems that many of the 5 star reviews were from over 10 years ago -- this certainly did not reflect the quality of our experience. We got chicken katsu and shrimp tempura -- and they were a total utter disappointment. The food was dry, overcooked, and hard -- even the rice was a tiny scoop of gumminess. We can't recommend this restaurant. We are dedicated to supporting local mom and pop businesses over the resorts. Give this place a try, but be prepared for a long wait (we were the second persons in line when the restaurant opened and waited an hour for our food) and maybe not a great meal.
John M.
Diamond in the ruff. Sorry no food pics, however I will post the pic of our lunch location. This is a walk up window to order with no in or outside seating. Fresh food and excellent prices. Good portion size and they don't skimp on the meat. Wait was about 20 min after ordering. We snuck over to "Da market" and got some poke to snack on while waiting. Was legit poke highly recommend. Definitely going back soon for another round at the kitchen and try some different items. Oh yeah, they take cards and the guy working the window was extremely nice! What the wifey and I scored:Spicy tuna cut roll (large chunks of tuna not ground ) - delicious Korean chicken salad - every bite was bomb!Beef bowl - thin beef teriyaki flavor. I'd give this a 4.5 but the rice in the bowl wasn't sticky enough for me. Don't let the rice issue hold you back from checking this place out, may have just been an off day. My cut roll had sticky rice.
Lisa R.
How to do it:Drive up, park, ring bell and the window slides open. Order and hang out while your items are made by hand by a nice guy.There is no place to eat it so take it home or eat in your car.There are normal fish items, and one vegetarian roll with avo and veggies. The veggie rolls was good. One per person seems about right.
Brandon W.
Kawaihae MarketplaceOrder:* Two fish order of shoyu tuna poke, scallop poke with side of pickled garlic cloves over ricePros:* Very friendly staff (owners?). Courteous, very patient and welcoming.* Casual neighborhood Hawaiian roadside vibe* Countertop (no seating) where you can stand and eat* Large chunks of tuna, yet all very tender. I'm usually a bit worried that shoyu poke will be too salty, but the flavors were extremely smooth and well balanced.* The scallop poke is also very tender and well balanced in flavor. If you're used to seared scallop or spicy scallop sushi, you may find this to have a slightly fishy tone to it, but I think it's in the best, fresh oceanic sense, letting you know this is real, fresh shellfish.* I was worried about getting pickled garlic, but after trying a sample, I found the pickling to really mellow out the natural spicy bite that garlic has, while still providing the crunch of garlic, which added a nice textural counterbalance to the seafood.* They also have a selection of other hot foods and desserts that look tasty.* Parking was fairly easy - I never noticed anyone struggling to get a spot.Cons:* Ideally, I would have liked somewhere to sit and eat, other than in my car, but eating at the standing only counter is sufficient. Comments:* Great find if you're looking for a casual spot for high quality, reasonably priced poke with a super casual roadside convenience store vibe.
Incredible!! We ate here multiple times in one week and could have even more. The bowls were my personal favorite, but my husband loved the plates with the macaroni salad. High quality fresh ahi, and the spicy was perfect (no mayo here!!). The customer service was excellent--really kind folks at the takeout window. It's 100% takeout, and you can call ahead. Located in a group of stores that have art, consignment fashion, and mini mart type items. Can't wait to go back next time we are visiting Big Island.
The Ahi sushi rolls, with the most fresh ginger, were onolicious! I could eat them everyday.
Overpriced - dinky portions - the owners talk waaaaay too much. The food looks pretty.
So good... And amazing atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super fresh sushi that tasted like it came right out of the ocean. My fiancée emphatically stated that it was the best spicy tuna roll she'd ever had. Just be mindful that it's just a window on the side of a building, so don't plan to sit and eat it there. They make it on the spot, so prepare to wait 15-20, but it's definitely worth the wait.
A great spot for takeout. Limited hours and the parking lot can be crammed, but worth it. My Korean chicken lunch plate was awesome! We had yummy chicken, rice and macaroni salad. The next day we were craving it and wanted to go back!
Super yummy, tasty, tender on the inside and crispy on the outside! Such a good price too!
An Ono find! We got the ahi roll, korean chicken rice bowl, and chicken Katsu bento. We were very satisfied with all 3! The ingredients were fresh and made with aloha. Good value for Ono grindz.The cashier was super kind! Good to take to the beach or eat after the beach. There is no seating available. I recommend going early before the fresh ahi runs out! Will definitely come back!
We called our order in - ready to go at 20 minutes (we had a later lunch, like 1:15 so didn't have to deal with the lunch rush & lines).Delish, refreshing, nice size portions, great value, nice customer service - food wasn't "knock your socks off" but it was good. Would def return.Took our lunch to Spencer Beach Park (1-1/2 miles away) - kicked back at the picnic tables and enjoyed the good life!
Th rice is the best!
Restaurantji Recommends
Wonderful baked goods fresh and great service! So much variety, and all of presented well. A guy could end up with a very fattening addiction here!
We waited a long time over the years to come here and were disappointed again and again to see it closed -- so we were were really excited and delighted to see it open on this trip to the Big Island.We anticipated a very good local style meal, based on reviews. But it seems that many of the 5 star reviews were from over 10 years ago -- this certainly did not reflect the quality of our experience. We got chicken katsu and shrimp tempura -- and they were a total utter disappointment. The food was dry, overcooked, and hard -- even the rice was a tiny scoop of gumminess. We can't recommend this restaurant. We are dedicated to supporting local mom and pop businesses over the resorts. Give this place a try, but be prepared for a long wait (we were the second persons in line when the restaurant opened and waited an hour for our food) and maybe not a great meal.
Diamond in the ruff. Sorry no food pics, however I will post the pic of our lunch location. This is a walk up window to order with no in or outside seating. Fresh food and excellent prices. Good portion size and they don't skimp on the meat. Wait was about 20 min after ordering. We snuck over to "Da market" and got some poke to snack on while waiting. Was legit poke highly recommend. Definitely going back soon for another round at the kitchen and try some different items. Oh yeah, they take cards and the guy working the window was extremely nice! What the wifey and I scored:Spicy tuna cut roll (large chunks of tuna not ground ) - delicious Korean chicken salad - every bite was bomb!Beef bowl - thin beef teriyaki flavor. I'd give this a 4.5 but the rice in the bowl wasn't sticky enough for me. Don't let the rice issue hold you back from checking this place out, may have just been an off day. My cut roll had sticky rice.
How to do it:Drive up, park, ring bell and the window slides open. Order and hang out while your items are made by hand by a nice guy.There is no place to eat it so take it home or eat in your car.There are normal fish items, and one vegetarian roll with avo and veggies. The veggie rolls was good. One per person seems about right.
Kawaihae MarketplaceOrder:* Two fish order of shoyu tuna poke, scallop poke with side of pickled garlic cloves over ricePros:* Very friendly staff (owners?). Courteous, very patient and welcoming.* Casual neighborhood Hawaiian roadside vibe* Countertop (no seating) where you can stand and eat* Large chunks of tuna, yet all very tender. I'm usually a bit worried that shoyu poke will be too salty, but the flavors were extremely smooth and well balanced.* The scallop poke is also very tender and well balanced in flavor. If you're used to seared scallop or spicy scallop sushi, you may find this to have a slightly fishy tone to it, but I think it's in the best, fresh oceanic sense, letting you know this is real, fresh shellfish.* I was worried about getting pickled garlic, but after trying a sample, I found the pickling to really mellow out the natural spicy bite that garlic has, while still providing the crunch of garlic, which added a nice textural counterbalance to the seafood.* They also have a selection of other hot foods and desserts that look tasty.* Parking was fairly easy - I never noticed anyone struggling to get a spot.Cons:* Ideally, I would have liked somewhere to sit and eat, other than in my car, but eating at the standing only counter is sufficient. Comments:* Great find if you're looking for a casual spot for high quality, reasonably priced poke with a super casual roadside convenience store vibe.