Hally K Ono Cafe
- Price Range: $$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Street
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: Yes
- Good for Kids: Yes
- Takes Reservations: Yes
- Delivers: No
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
- Good for: Lunch
- Alcohol: Beer & Wine Only
11 reviews
San Jose, CA
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120 Reviews for Hally K Ono Cafe
This place is so cute and unique. The restaurant has kept its "house" feel, with not knocking down walls. So you eat in a room with your friends an a handful of other tables. Gives you a real intimate feel.
Service was excellent. And the food was very good. We tried the sweet potato fries - YUM! A must try when you come! And the food portions are HUGE. I could only eat half of my wrap. All of the veggies in it were very fresh, it was incredibly good. Great, reasonable prices. If I lived in San Jose I could see myself becoming a regular for lunches.
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Being an SJSU student, I've passed this place dozens of times, but only yesterday did I try this place. When my friends and I got there, it was really warm inside so we decided to eat outside and it was a nice day to do so.
The lady that took our order was really nice and sweet. I got the veggie wrap and the others got the zippy chicken wrap. The food was really good and the prices were reasonable. The service was pretty good too as we got our waters refilled a few times.
I would have given this place 5 stars, but I believe this place gave me food poisoning. However, I'm sure my case is rare and I would come back to try the other things on the menu... but after I forget about how miserable and in pain I was in last night. I'm sure my star rating will go up the next time.
Oh and either the lady assumed we were students or just liked us (because we never told her we were students) because we were pleasantly surprised to see the 10% discount for students. Hey hey :)
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Decent lunch place in downtown San Jose, especially if you get one of the patio seats. I wouldn't really call this Asian Fusion though as the category suggests though, but more Hawaiian style or island-style food with menu items such as the Loco Moco (fried egg, beef patty, and mushroom sauce served over rice) and the Caribbean Chicken Wrap.
The food itself is pretty good. Very fresh and well prepared. I was still able to order the Loco Moco for lunch, even though it was on the breakfast menu. Good sized portion for a Loco Moco (compared to say, Hukilau in San Jose Japantown) but not sure if I'd pay 13 bucks again for it, as the "American Kobe Beef Patty" that came with it was actually pretty dry and uneventful. I'd rather just have them use a regular beef patty and bring the price down to at least under 10. The side of sweet potato fries, while tasty, is an extremely small portion for the price you pay also (think 4 bucks for a small/medium size fries at McDonald's).
Like the other reviews suggest also, the service is totally erratic. Our server was swapping menus in and out between tables as it looked like only 6 menus existed in the entire restaurant, and one of my friends got their meal a whole 10 minutes before any of us had ours! Definitely don't come if you need a quick lunch, but if you have 90 minutes or so, its a nice place to relax and dine.
Been here a half dozen times since it's walking distance from work. The place is cute and staff is friendly BUT service has always been erratic -hot/cold, mostly cold the last few times and often they are out of (too many) things on the menu. It was so bad one time my co-worker finally said "OK, what DO you have left for lunch?" It's either poor food menu planning or business is stellar. The sweet potato fries are excellent but not the one thing that would make me want to return. The wraps, sandwiches and salads are excellent and portion size (I think) is just right BUT prices are a little high for what you get, considering how close to the University and "starving students" and all that they are. Caution: DO NOT eat inside the house on a hot day, you'll suffocate!
Will I go back? With so many other choices downtown, Hally K Ono would be at the bottom of my list.
I love Hally K. Ono! It's my favorite restaurant in downtown San Jose.
I always get the same wrap, Chicken, Pear and Brie in Lavash bread. This is served with a garlic aioli, but I always ask for a bit on the side since it's so yummy. The best way to describe how good it is that it's a lot of food and I always mean to only eat half of the wrap, but I can't, I have to have the whole thing because it is so good!
As for the sides, they offer garlic fries, sweet potato fries and yucca fries. The garlic fries are the best I've ever had, I do mean EVER!! The sweet potato fries are also delicious, but the last I would choose of the 3 because the others are so good. Now the yucca fries are also the best I've ever had of those, even beating out my previous favorite ones from La Duni in Dallas. Why are the yucca fries so good? Could it be that they are crisp and moist, the pesto, the cheese or the salsa/pico de gallo on top? Is it all of the above? YES!! Now, I highly recommend that you also request a side of garlic aioli to dip any of the above in, it's just too yummy not to. They do offer plain fries, but how can you even think about those with the other 3 options?
The hours are a bit erratic, so it's a good idea to call ahead if you're not familiar with them. Remember, they are closed on Monday, and they close Sundays at 2pm.
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There was a time where my friends and I would come here every week for lunch. We'd probably still be coming here if we weren't trying not to eat out so often to save money.
I remember the owner was the one to serve us the first time we were here. He was extremely nice and told us that SJSU students got free drinks! I'm sure he was just talking about soda or whatever but still that's a pretty generous perk for those on campus. There's also free wireless for those who want to come with their laptop and grab a snack. The food has always been delicious and it's a nice variety outside of the pizza, burgers, and burritos that are nearby.
If you're ever in the mood for good food with good service then come here to Hally K Ono.. you won't be disappointed.
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My friend took me here for lunch one day, and I was a little skeptical of the place since it's literally a house. There's littls seating, but the seats are well placed around windows that bring in beautiful natural light. I ordered the pesto chicken sandwich and it was sooo good!! We also ordered the sweet potato fries and those were also SOO good! I haven't really had a chance to eat there again because I want to eat with more people so we can try each other's food. Once school gets back in session, I'll have to go there again.
SJSU readers: Please be my friend so we can order lots of different foods, eat, share, and yelp. Don't think I'm kidding!
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First and foremost, this is a small (family?) business. If you keep that in mind, the negative exceptions listed below are by far out weighed by the positive aspects of this restaurant.
The art is cool, and unique, I always want to buy something when I go.
The food here is amazing. The sandwiches, salads, soups, sweet potato fries, wraps (yummy lavash), and breakfasts are wonderful. Zippy steak salad is one of my favorites. Seriously, just go.
For the most part, the service is great; the owner is so nice, and very accomodating to my very picky tastes (thank you!).
BUT: There's a star missing for 2 reasons. One- they are always out of ingredients, and it seems like only half their menu is available at a given time. Two- I had a VERY bad experience with the service once, and was infuriated. In short, I asked my waitress to have no sauce put on my wrap, and specifically said no mayo. It came back with mayo. What made me really pissed was her attitude- when I confronted her, she didn't even apologize, she just gave me an annoyed stare. If that happened at almost any other restaurant, I'd tell everyone I know not to go there. But I do love the owner and the food, and just make sure to give my order to someone else.
Basically, if you're in a mood to just chill and not in a time crunch, this is perfect, but I've learned my lesson about going when I'm having hunger-induced grouchiness.
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OH Mah Gaaaaaah! Everything is Good---EVERYTHING---I can just close my eyes and point to anything on the menu and KNOW its gonna be the best--- dont miss the sweet potato fries---Lawd im hungry just thinkin about it!
OMG i'm such a big "Burger Girl" and when I got it I almost cried---its huge!--And SO Tasty---it needed nothing added to it!
Its a real sweet place too---the staff are always so cheerful---it feels like family. Parkings a challenge--but Duh thats Dntwn San Jose for ya! But when you get there...sigh its worth it.
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i really love a good sandwich and this place does not disappoint. i had a southwestern sandwich which consisted of a chipotle sauce, avocado, chicken breast on toasted bread. the chicken was so juicy and tender and all the ingredients meshed well together. the side salad that came with it had a light dressing on it that was quite refreshing. make sure to get the garlic fries too, they'll blow your mind!
Its more of the American fare, basically just sandwiches,wraps and stuff. Nothing really Chinese or Fillipino.
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Man, I totally lagged on writing this review. This is where Anna L., my +1, and I came after the Yelp Elite Fahrenheit event. I have been meaning to come here for the last 2 1/2 years especially since I'm a SJSU student and it's just right there! It is a cute spot with tables in the front, the back, and outside on a little porch. We grabbed a table in the back, chatting away. I had ordered the chicken, pear and brie sandwich. The pear slices were from an Asian Pear so it had more of a crispy fresh taste to it, mixed in with the brie and chicken, it was a great combo. My entree was about $9 which also included a small spring salad. I would definitely return here and try the sweet potato fries that they're known for.
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First Yelp review.
I think I've only had two dishes here, but I've ordered the veggie wrap so often that I can't remember what the other dish was. Basically that indicates that I love that veggie wrap to death and I'm addicted to it. I can definitively say that what I did have, that wasn't a veggie wrap was extremely tasty. They serve you food with a side salad that is always tart and refreshing and add seasonal (at least I presume seasonal because it changes) fruit to it such as watermelon, mango, grapes etc.
The sweet potato fries are legit- I guess the trick to sweet potato fries is the thickness. If they're too thick, then they're essentially bland and tasteless. They need to be thin enough to be crisp on the outside. They serve the fries with an alioli or pesto sauce that enhances the flavor.
After writing this I've decided that I need to expand my horizons and try another dish.
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This place is great!! I have been here twice in one week. My cousin got me hooked and now I intend on bringing everyone I know. The service is wonderful, very sweet and efficient at their jobs. The menu is short, but in this case that's a good thing because the kitchen has perfected the perfect dishes.
I would suggest the Caribbean chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries on the side. It's the perfect combination of sweet and tangy!!! I hope you enjoy this place as much as I do.
I followed Anna D's advice and headed over to Hally K Ono for dinner. It's an easy walk from the Hotel Montgomery where we were staying. The San Jose Yelpers were great in offering suggestions for places to eat around there, but the sweet potato fries suggested by Anna D at Hally's made the decision pretty easy.
The menu is not extensive, but I have a hunch you could ask for almost anything here, and the lovely lady who runs the kitchen and dining room would accommodate you. My husband had the beef sandwich, I had the veggie wrap. Both were outstanding. Oh, and the merlot we had as we waited for our sandwiches was superb. The sweet potato fries were very good, and there were even some in my veggie sandwich which was made on lavosh, an Armenian crackerbread. I didn't know anyone outside of the Central Valley even used lavosh. My husband, always looking for a coffee fix, asked if she could make a cappuccino to go, which she did, on the house.
Next morning we returned at 9:30 when they open to have crepes for breakfast. These too were outstanding, filled with a french cream spiked with sliced almonds. The cook told me she stews the accompanying mango in wine to make them so luscious. Everything was very fresh tasting.
Hally K Ono is located in a very old victorian that is well worn around the edges. That's what makes it so unique and, in my opinion, delightful. It's very comfortable, and you do feel like you are eating in someone's home. Everything about is very relaxed, including the cats out on the front step that you watch while dining if you get the window seat.
This is not fast food (there is a McDonald's across the street if you want that) but we found both times we ate there that we were in and out in an hour. Guess I need to find another reason to go to downtown San Jose.
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This place is the epitome of awesome. I can not get enough Hally K Ono. Their food is so flippin' good. Every single time I have stepped foot into this place I stepped out satisfied with a big smile on my face. You can't go wrong here, trust me. Their side salads are refreshing, they give decent sized portions and the lady who works there is a gem. She's so nice and hospitable towards the younger crowd, it's insane. Service is slow but I'm still giving it a 5 because they take time to make sure your food is cooked well to perfection, no flaws at all mind you. There's also a cute girl who works there so you can't complain *snickers*.
A tip on when getting food:
These two sauces are to die for;
the Chipotle sauce and the Garlic Aioli...They taste so good accompanying any order, just try it! I'm drooling just thinking about the immense flavors they bring. :D~
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Great Service. Warm Environment. The chicken salad and chicken, brie wrap were both tasty. Too bad they don't have whole wheat, or I would come here more often!
Excellent Hawaiian fare!
The Loco Moco was so tasty and made me feel like I was in Oahu! Don't expect quick service at this mom & pop type of place. It's laid back and just sit outside and relax!
You're a student at SJSU. You don't have any money, but you come here for the $10 burger anyway.
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A solid favorite for our departmental lunches, my coworkers and I look for any excuse to head here for lunch. Relaxing and homey atmosphere, with a great owner who will work with you to accommodate small parties and events. I lovelovelove their sweet potato fries and their homemade cinnamon rolls.
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you know ladies, it's a good thing my man is a straight up chubby chaser (like thinks the girls in the nutri systems ads "before" pics are cuter then the "after" ones) cause' the sweet potato fries here are so good they are going to become a permanent staple in my diet-they even give you chipotle mayonnaise to dip them in! if the above sentence was the entirety of my review i would expect nothing less then running not walking to this fantastic spot. (well at least from my girl kitty m. i keep waiting till after she gets back from the REHAB party in vegas and can commence fried food eating again. i told her fuck the bikini girl, wear a beekeepers uniform and hit up the buffet!!)
the set up is adorable, in an old victorian house so it feels like you've just been invited in for a bite by old friends. it's family run and last night we were served by the sweet and gracious son, who was so freaking cute i wanted to put him in my purse and take him home with me. if you are able to get past the amazing fries, try the kobe burger it's super fresh and absolutely delicious.
i will even brave running into my ex by coming here, it's that good. in fact i'd offer him a french fry instead of an olive branch.
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Another restaurant I found thanks to Yelp! Was walkin around the SJSU campus with my friend when I spotted this restaurant... the same house I saw on Yelp... I was really hungry so I had to go and try it!
When we stepped in, we were gretted by two ladies who were really nice. It really does feel like a cozy afternoon of lunch at an aunt's house! They explained some of the food they had on the menu and told us to take our time.
I ordered the Beef Loco Moco and my friend had the Chicken Carribean sandwich.
It was cooked to order, so I know we were in for a treat. The meal had 2 big Kobe Beef Homemade Patties, Some indian rice, an egg over the top, salsa, sweet potato fries, gravy, and a side salad... When I took my first bite of the beef loco moco, I was amazed because I could feel all sorts of flavors in that one bite... but only 1 thing mattered which is... it was good! It definitely hit my craving of Hawaiian Food...
The reason I gave it 4 stars out of 5 is because of the price.. I guess the price is a little high because the quality is so good. They really take their time preparing the food. Even that, I'll be sure to try some other items on this menu the next time I'm around SJSU campus!
This place was very cute. I have wanted to come here since before it opened, but I don't know what happened...
Popped over here after the yelp Elite event at Farenheit on Saturday and got great service at this cute spot.
I ordered the Caribbean chicken sandwich on ciabatta with garlic fries, and my friends ordered the chicken, pear and brie sandwich and the chicken scramble.
*let me say my sandwich was good, but not great in my opinion. If anyone has been to Back A Yard Grill in Menlo Park, then they would know what I mean when I say that, once you've hard their jerk chicken, then you gotta come with some spice and flavor to compete! OH well, I guess I was expecting too much. The ingredients were good quality but the flavors weren't there for me. My friend's sandwich with asian pear and brie was actually quite tasty and my other friend said he enjoyed his scramble. Their potatoes were awesome though, both the breakfast potatoes and the garlic fries.
4 stars for the effort and the fact that I would have probably been happier with a different sandwich. I should have gone with the lady's recommendations! Oh well, my bad!
Next time, I will try to order dessert, crepe, and sweet potato fries!
Hally K Ono is nestled near the UC San Ho campus. It's in a bustling neighborhood which feels removed from the downtown San Ho shuffle. From my brief Yelp investigation I thought this was an Asian Fusion restaurant, but in reality it's a Hawaiian burger and sandwich joint.
It's my second to last day for a conference in San Ho and I took two of Brady's ladiez to Hally K Ono. The folks working there were cheery and quickly set up a table for us to sit outside in front. We ordered some chicken wraps and I opted for their special Moco Loco. To be honest I haven't been floored in the past with Hawaiian cuisine (Hawaiian ice excepted). But this place was special.
After waiting a bit for the food I was intrigued by my Moco Loco. It was a kobe beef burger sitting atop some white rice with small, tatertot-like home fries in a rich gravy with mushrooms and topped off with an egg-over-medium on top. I poured on a liberal dose of Tabasco and couldn't believe how good and satisfying it was! The Moco Loco was rich and eggy, complimented by hearty steaky beef flavors with rice to moderate the salt. The Tabasco added bursts of spicey red and the mushroom showed up in unexpected chunks of yummy. The taters were perfectly fried counterbalanced by the small side salad.
I didn't get to try my friends' wraps but they seemed to enjoy them. The sweet potato fries were good too. Lunch for 3 cost $45, not shabby.
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The service is quite the A+, 5 star quality here.
The owner is the cutest little grandma ever, filled with giggles and smiles. Her giggles are quite contagious and we both had a giggling fit.
I got a Zippy Chicken Wrap and it was so delicious, I only ate half of it, but I also ate...the sweet potato fries, salad, and the steak fries from my friend's burger. My friend's burger was also delicious and the brie cheese gave it such a nice touch. The soda was kind of flat though, but I got like 3 refills of that.
I couldn't really walk afterwards, but I still long for it!
Adorable place to eat in a quaint little house with the sunshine on my face.
They gave us a student discount, which is 10% off the bill, I didn't even tell them we were students, but more brownie points for them!
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One of a scant few cool places to eat in d-town San Ho. However, without free parking available now, I guess the best day to go would be Sundays. FYI, there's a tow truck that prowls the parking lot at McDonald's so be forewarned.
The Southwestern Chicken wrap was great a good blend of greens, avocadoes, and tomatoes dabbed in a spicy sauce on light, Lavash bread. Don't forget to try the sweet potato fries with the garlic alioli on the side-yum.
I ate here about a year ago and was impressed. But when I returned last night, it was closed. The chef/owner (?), a Japanese lady, said she had a catering event and it was just her. Sure I know this is a small operation, but closed on a Friday night? Bad for business.
let me start off by saying that i LOVE the food here. when they are fully stocked, their array of yummy dishes always leaves me wanting more.
now the reason i gave them two stars is because i'm appalled at the service we received on friday night.
my best friend had called two days prior to make reservations for a party of 9. we get there friday night and their CLOSED sign was up. we were very confused since we could see people inside. so we walked in.
usually this place has great food AND great service.
when we asked the owner, who's usually very sweet and accomodating, about our reservation. she simply said she didn't have any note of such party. she was completey unapologetic and didn't do anything to keep us there. she was completely rude to us.
then we asked why their CLOSED sign was up when it was barely 730 and they closed at 830. she said they weren't really busy so they were closing early. UM, EXCUSE ME! this is freakin america. it doesn't matter if you're a "mom n' pop" place, there are certain rules you have to abide by. your operating hours is most definitely one of them! how do you expect to satisfy your customers if you're closing early all the time? doesn't make any sense to me! how do they make any money like that? we were a really big party and she let us walk out.
we ended up going to Gordon Biersch and spending over three hundred dollars. idiots...
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A coworker and I came here for lunch. He had eaten the food from here before because they cater events for our company, but he had never been to the restaurant. I was pleased with the food. I ordered the Zippy Chicken Wrap and it was really flavorful! I wish I substituted my salad for sweet potato fries, because our side order of it was delicious! It was a beautiful day in San Jose and we were able to sit outside on the patio area - a definite plus! I would come back again whenever I'm down in SJ visiting a site! Yum!
I must admit that the food i had was really good. It's just that the place is toooo expensive for being a small cafe. The ambiance isn't that great, it looks like you're in a house (actually is in a house..but only a small portion is there for seating and dining) I had a kobe burger and it came with a small salad. I had to order fries because the food wasn't enough to fill me.
Came here with a bunch of classmates (about ten of us) and they didn't seem to happy with our sudden appearance and asked that we call next time so that they could better prepare (fair 'nough, i guess).
A few classmates really talked up this place and I was happily surprised with the wraps! I had the Zippy Chicken Wrap and it was sooo good. I substituted the side salad for sweet potato fries and they were so good. Everyone seemed really happy with their orders. I would definitely come back here again
What a cute little cafe! It's quite a gem. I love local joints. Hally K Ono really does bring out the ono (good in hawaiian) in food!
The Japanese Lady who runs the place is so sweet and charming. The menu changes daily. I had the carribean chicken with lavosh wrap and my friend had one of the specials called norwegian crepe. I must say that crepe was the bomb. If you love smoked salmon you will love this dish. It's more on the salty side but it was so delicious. It came in a crepe mixed with asparagus pieces along with some creamy type sauce. It was the perfect combo. My carribean chicken was good as well and huge. It came with avocado, onions, lettuce, slices of sweet mango and some kind of poppy dressing. There's even a side salad that comes with your entree. We also had the sweet potato fries (i couldn't resist). They were so yummy. The garlic aioli dip was a great condiment.
The victorian house is quaint and there are paintings on the wall you can buy. Service was excellent. The waitress was very knowledgeable and nice. There's patio seating out front if you want to enjoy the sunshine. Only thing about this place is street parking. It's located one block away from SJ State and literally across from McDs. I got lucky today - there was a spot in front of the joint. Woot!
You know i'll be back here again :D
I ate here once with a friend of mine and I truly enjoyed our meal. I love the old Victorian and the decor. The owners are super friendly, it was a mellow Saturday morning and she suggested starting our meal with Mimosas (yum!) We had the veggie wraps, and they are to die for! The service was great, food was delicious and filling, I took the other half home. This place has food for the health conscious and those with a hearty appetite. Try it out!
My girlfriend and i split the zippy chicken wrap, a sandwich of some sort (the one with the poppy seed dressing) and an order of sweet potato fries. We both have worked in the food service industry before so we were a little down on ourselves for walking in 30 minutes before close, but we'd driven all the way from Palo Alto to eat there, so we stayed and apologized profusely.
Both things that we got were fabulous. They were very fresh, flavorful, and had enough heat to be noticed, but not so much that it was annoying. Both dipping sauces that came with the fries were fantastic. Service was friendly and seemed genuinely happy that we liked our food. I like the feel of it being in a house.
Many reviewers complained about this place being expensive, but i disagree. I think much of that has to do with the fact that many of those reviewers are probably college students on a tighter budget (San Jose State is a few blocks away). When i was in college i probably would have considered this place a 'splurge'. Maybe my view is skewed by living in Palo Alto where food prices tend to be a little bit higher, but any time my date and i can leave a place full of great food for around $20, thats a steal.
Though i live a long way away, i suspect whenever im around the SOFA district, this is where i'll be going to get by grub on.
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Just as my husband and I had given up on trying to find good, moderately priced food in downtown San Jose, we found this fantastic place! The menu has quite a few interesting and unique options, and we both loved our dishes. His Kobe beef burger was really amazing, as was my chicken wrap. The salad that came with our food was surprisingly tasty as well and was drizzled with a great vinaigrette (not the usual iceberg with anemic tomato and Ranch!).
This place if very small and cozy, and I think the fact that the owner didn't have to shell out too much for traditional restaurant decor is probably reflected in the prices. We were waited on by the owner, an extremely friendly woman who was willing to let us in slightly past her usual business hours.
The prices are not dirt cheap (I believe the burger was about $13) and there is a bit of a wait. If you want extremely fast, extremely cheap food, I suggest the McDonald's across the street. If you want to eat something tasty and unique in a very cozy atmosphere, I would definitely recommend Hally K Ono!
I have found my new home for Loco Moco!!!
Referred to as a "Hawaiian Fusion Restaurant" (according to my cousin) Hally K Ono brings the ultimate Loco Moco that I have ever tasted. The fluffy rice and homemade style gravy serves up a hybrid dish that strongly compliments the meaty beef patty. I was impressed that I could step away from Calrose rice and enjoy this unique style. Sometimes you need to take break from sticky rice.... Especially if you eat it everyday with a Filipino family.
Sweet potato fries with Auntie's spicy cream sauce. OMG! I so tempted to take home a small sample and try it on my salmon dish! It had the right of amount of spike and blended quite nicely with the white sauce. I was shy to ask for the recipe so maybe after a few visits, I'll ask Auntie.
Crepes. I'm confused. Should this be enjoyed before or after our meal? Nevermind! I dug into our crepe dish because it smelled so good - the essence of freshness. I'm a taker when it comes to fresh fruit and whip cream.
Venue: Classy and humble establishment that reminds me of dining at Auntie's house. Though the caf is quite small, this would be perfect for intimate dining in a casual environment.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes, I noticed the mechanical lift on the side front. Nice!
Are you going back for the Tilapia? Yes! I've read the reviews so it's worth the visit for fresh seafood.
Romantic: Maybe. I've book marked it under "Where to take Hot Wahines for lunch or dinner".
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The food wasn't bad but it wasn't great either. I didn't see anything about the dishes there were really "fusion." The sandwiches were good size so I was pretty full. I thought the service was pretty good. The waitress was very courteous. Maybe i'll give it another try sometime to see if I'll change my mind.
I went to San Jose for the first time in October for their Half Marathon. I saw some reviews on this place and discovered it was within walking distance of my hotel. The menu is a great spread of sandwiches/wraps. More ideal for lunch in my opinion. The setting is a quaint home with friendly family sservice by young ones that serve. Maybe it's family. I had their Chicken Pear & Brie Sandwich.
They have a way of combing tasty sauces with protein, vegetables, and fruits. It's not overwhelming and you get a great mesh of good, fresh food.
My only pitfall was that both times I went, they were our of garlic fries. I got the sweet potato fries as a substitute, but I'm not a big fan of eating fries made from sweet potatoes. If I go back to San Jose, I would go again. I was only there for two days and each day I went there for lunch. I could have ventured other places, but the place stood well for me pre and post run. My sister and best friend liked it, too.
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Made a reservation on Wed. for Friday night (my birthday dinner)
Got there and the sign said closed but the door was open - manager said they close early sometimes, she didn't have a reservation for me and even if she did they didn't have half the menu items.
NO apology NO nothing
I'd been there before and liked the food and atmosphere...too bad they're evil and don't know how to run a family business
Small place, like a house converted to restaurant. The portions are hearty and the food is good. I got the wagyu burger and I really liked it and how they grilled it. A little pricey for the food, but it's a good homey feel. Service might be a little slow, but it's kind of your hole in the wall place.
