Ono Hawaiian BBQ is a popular restaurant chain that serves an interesting fusion of Hawaiian, Japanese, Korean, and American foods. The concept of the main menu is based on the Hawiian tradition of a “plate lunch.” Diners are served a dish with two scoops of rice, a serving of macaroni cheese salad, steamed cabbage, and a choice of meat or fish. It’s a simple but effective concept, but it does mean that vegan options at Ono Hawaiian BBQ are fairly limited.
According to the online menu, there are 2 vegan items at Ono Hawaiian BBQ, and neither of these are quite enough to make a full or satisfying meal. You can choose between the steamed rice appetizer or the fresh mix salad, as long as you opt for no protein. You should also ask about the salad dressing, as it is not clear whether the house-made dressing is suitable for vegans.
Since the plate lunches are served on a bed of steamed cabbage, you may be able to add this to your meal of steamed rice if you want to bulk it out a little, so ask your server for more information. It’s tough to find vegan food at Ono Hawaiian BBQ, but you won’t go hungry if you’re happy to eat pretty basic fare.
