'Ono Kitchen & Bar – Japanese
Ono Kitchen & Bar captures the vibrant spirit of the Pacific, inviting guests into a lively space where bold, island-inspired flavors take center stage. The air is filled with the aroma of smoky taro hummus and sizzling pork belly, while colorful plates of ahi nachos and pillowy bao tacos offer a playful, modern twist on traditional favorites. Every bite celebrates a communal dining experience that is as fresh as it is soulful, from the unexpected harmony of sweet watermelon and savory pork to the satisfying crunch of perfectly seasoned wings.
East Chestnut Street, Bellingham, Washington 98225 +13609223374 https://www.onokitchenandbar.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, high-protein, low-carb, dairy-free, pescatarian, low-sodium, plant-based, heart-healthy, mediterranean, dash-sodium-reduced, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, south-beach, low-cholesterol, aip, tlc, alkaline, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its flavorful dishes and satisfying portions, guests consistently praise the polite, knowledgeable service that ensures a seamless dining experience. Reviewers highlight the inviting ambiance as a key feature, noting that the pleasant atmosphere makes it a memorable neighborhood destination for a high-quality meal.
Menu
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- Lettuce Wraps - $9: Avocado, tofu, cucumber, kimchi, Portuguese pickled onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Wings (1/2 lb) - $10: Crispy local wings, mochiko rice flour, huli huli glaze Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Wings (Full lb) - $18: Crispy local wings, mochiko rice flour, huli huli glaze Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla - $14: Goat cheese, parmesan, sweet onion, pineapple salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Taro Hummus - $15: Macadamia oil, taro chips, rotating vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Watermelon & Crispy Pork - $15: Ginger & li hing compressed watermelon, pork belly, sweet chili Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bao Tacos - Kalua Pig - $12: Pineapple salsa, mango chili aioli, Portuguese pickled onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bao Tacos - BBQ Breadfruit - $16: Pineapple salsa, mango chili aioli, Portuguese pickled onion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bao Tacos - Crispy Pork Belly - $17: Pineapple salsa, mango chili aioli, Portuguese pickled onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Nachos - $17: Line-caught ahi, avocado, taro chips, pineapple salsa, jalapeño Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Bowls
- Poke Bowl - $20: Line-caught ahi, shoyu, arare, sweet onion, macadamia, Hawaiian red sea salt, rice, avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kalua & Cabbage Bowl - $17: Slow roasted pork shoulder, braised cabbage, pineapple, huli huli sauce, rice, avocado Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Shrimp Bowl - $19: Puget Sound shrimp, butter, Hawaiian chili crisp, garlic, lemon, rice, avocado Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caesar Salad - $14: Lemongrass infused dressing, whole leaf honey gem lettuce, parmesan Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kula Beet Salad - $17: Mizuna, frisée, goat cheese, toasted macadamia, apple, yuzu sesame ginger Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles
- Saimin (Hot Noodle Soup) - $18: Savory dashi broth, spam, stir-fried veg, craft noodle, narutomaki, jammy soy egg, scallion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chow Funn (Drunken Noodle Stir Fry) - $19: Rice noodle, ali’i mushroom, cauliflower, sweet onion, carrot, napa cabbage, bell pepper, gai lan, umami sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ramen - $20: Kurobuta pork belly, craft noodle, Hawaiian chili crisp, bone broth, narutomaki, jammy soy egg, scallion Available at: dinner, lunch
Plate Lunch
- Kalua Pig Plate - $20: Slow roasted pork shoulder, braised cabbage, kimchi, spam mac salad & rice Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Plate - $20: Japanese-style fried chicken, slaw, spam mac salad, kimchi & rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loco Moco - $26: One pound grass fed beef, umami tallow gravy, fried egg, chili crisp & rice Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Shoyu Chicken Plate - $19: Ginger & garlic marinated chicken thighs, spam mac salad, kimchi & rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Burger & Basket
- Mahi Burger - $22: Seared mahi, grilled pineapple, mango chili aioli, ginger slaw, avocado w/ taro chips, side salad or furikake fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Burger - $17: Half pound grass fed beef, heirloom tomato, gem lettuce, Tillamook cheddar w/ taro chips, side salad or furikake fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Chips - $20: Bikini Blonde beer battered wild mahi-mahi, ginger slaw, furikake fries, mango chili aioli Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Snacks
- Musubi - $5: Spam, rice, nori Available at: lunch
- Edamame - $7: Sweet chili, salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taro Chips - $4: With sea salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac Salad - $5: Spam, onion, carrot Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ramen Egg - $4: Chili crisp, shoyu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kimchi - $5: House made Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Furikake Fries - $6: Served with sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Pescatarian, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Cheesecake - $9: Rotating favorites served in a mason jar
- Guri Guri - $6: Hawaiian-style soft serve, vanilla with pineapple & POG Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Secret Menu
- Double Musubi - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: lunch
- Mini Moco - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Kalua Pig Bowl (Secret Menu) - $10 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Rib Bowl - $14 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Horse Soldier Bourbon - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
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