I first tried Ono Hawaiian BBQ about 4 years ago when it opened in North Scottsdale. It was the first time I had ever been served anything in a restaurant that looked so gross and tasted so bad that I walked out swearing I would never eat there again...and I didn't until last week a co-worker wanted to try it out. Against my better judgment I said sure I will try it again I am sure it has improved in the past 4 years. I ordered the chicken katsu to go with rice and macaroni salad...
When I got back to the office and opened my to go container I was shocked to see near raw chicken....It was totally pink throughout the the breading not even being cooked all the way...How do you screw up a fried piece of chicken that is pounded out super thin breaded and fried???? My co-worker thought maybe it was just the dark meet that made it look pink so she tried a big bite and immediately gagged it up since it was slimy going down....Once you pay for the meal and a drink (at $2.25 a pop!!!) you are looking at $10+ a person!!!!I would rather eat at Chili's for that price.
In the end I will say the rice is good from Ono Hawaiian BBQ the mac salad is also not too bad although a little heavy on the mayo/sauce they use.