Only Ono BBQ, Inc. — Restaurant in Maui

Wow! The bbq meats were exceptional. This was the best siu yuk (crispy roast pork) we've had, including the ones we've had in Hong Kong (where my husband's family is from). The skin remained crispy while the meat was still juicy. A spicy mustard sauce helped cut the fat. The char siu tasted smoky from the smoker and was tender, not dried out like other places (the cut might have been pork belly?).

We also tried the dim sum box for 2. The stir fry items (spicy eggplant and chicken for the lettuce cups) had good wok hei flavor but got a little oily at the end. The pot sticker filling was on the dry side but still tasted good. The almond float had a beautiful consistency and texture. The siu mai (ordered a la carte) were different from expected, but we appreciated this version -- a homey style made with wonton wrappers that tasted refreshing with ginger inside.

Overall, anything with pork belly is top notch but it can be a heavy and greasy meal in one sitting. Our new strategy is to order by the pound and treat ourselves to slices of char siu throughout the week to space out the decadence. Too bad the siu yuk can't keep as leftovers -- but that is worth eating right away inside the car!

Note that the drive through format is not the same as picking up a pre-order because you wait about 15-20 min after arrival. But this method guarantees you get your food freshly prepared and that nothing sits cold. Holes are poked in containers for crispy items so they don't steam and get soggy. Overall, this is a very thoughtful and enjoyable process because we can eat right away in our car after getting served unlike...

Ordered food from here for my dad's birthday lunch. Wanted to get him something that's not as available as other things. That's why we went with only Ono. They are one of the few places on the island that does dim sum , Roast Duck , pork belly , char SIU , the right way. These guys are making it all from scratch and you can really taste the quality and the care that the food is prepared with. I wanted to get some duck but they were already sold out. If you don't pre order during the week your probably not gonna get any also. So make sure you pre order. We did get some awesome pork belly and some char SIU, they also had a special 5 mushroom chow mein. I am a meat guy but I really enjoyed the mushroom noodles. Also ordered some pork and shrimp shu Mai and some custard tarts for dessert. The tarts were great, when we ate them they were still warm in the middle. Make sure you check. There menu because they have specials that change they change thru the month. I have not been disappointed with anything I have eaten from these guys. In fact there Chinese food is just as good as anything you will find on Oahu. Oh and don't let me forget there baked manapua is awesome. Again order early or you not going get any. The hardest thing for me is remembering to order early enough to get the good stuff. But it's all good so don't miss out. Or if you haven't tried them yet. What are you waiting for ? I highly recommend these guys. Especially if your craving real authentic Chinese food and have no urge to cook...

Having been to Only Ono for dim sum countless times I am ashamed that this is my first review. Keith and Toni, the chef proprietors, are the nicest people you will meet BUT let's talk about the dim sum! In a word it is TERRIFIC and as good as any we have had even in Hong Kong. The Siu Mai, Crispy Pork Belly, Char Siu, Char Siu Bao (Manapua), Chicken Curry Puffs (totally addictive), Dan Tat, Gao Gee, Lo Mai Fan and everything else on the menu is delicious. We go on Saturdays to their location at Heritage Hall in Paia (order ahead online) where one can go for pick up. We just sit in our car and eat right there to get it at its best. We are on Maui several months a year and the Saturday journey to Paia for Only Ono's dim sum is one of our highlights. Only Ono has set up a booth at the Sunday Kahului market and various other places so be sure to find one of them. Exquisite...