Hawaii is at the top of my personal bucket list, and I know I’m not alone. Ohio, though, is about as far from the Aloha State as it gets — in distance and climate. While I can’t bring the Nāpali Coast to the Ohio Valley, I can suggest a new restaurant in Cincinnati, Ohio, that provides a delicious and vibrant taste of Hawaii. Aloha and welcome to Onolicious Hawaii, a delicious new dining spot in the Queen City that’s (ahem) made waves among Ohio foodies and critics alike.

There's a popular saying that we "eat with our eyes first," and indeed, Onolicious Hawaii is a feast for ALL the senses.
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This Hawaiian restaurant in Cincinnati, Ohio, opened its doors on Court Street in May 2023 after a successful run in Oakley Kitchen, a food hall just north of the city.
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The new digs allow for a wholly immersive experience of Hawaiian cuisine, complete with vibrant color palettes and vivid silhouettes of tropical animals and iconography on the walls.
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The menu, however, manages to steal the spotlight from the tropical ambiance; expect a robust array of what owner Vincente Benedett calls authentic Pacific "soul food." Benedett's family hails from Oahu, and the menu at Onolicious Hawaii includes an array of longstanding family recipes.
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What is Hawaiian cuisine, exactly? Aside from the usual suspects -- seafood, tropical fruit, and Spam-infused sushi and poke bowls, Onolicious brings new flavors to the Midwest, including delicious pork sliders that are the perfect fusion of Hawaii and Ohio.
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Most meals at Onolicious Hawaii feature a rice, protein, and veg set-up that's similar to any "meat and three" you'd find in the American South. But instead of burned ends and brisket, you have Kalua pig, ahi tuna, and (of course), grilled Spam.
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Vegetarians and vegans need not worry; in true "aloha" spirit, Onolicious Hawaii's menu has lots of veg-friendly options, from Vegan Pork Hash and Lanikai Lumpia (vegetable filled spring rolls) to pineapple rolls and sticky-sweet mochi.
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Did you know about this delicious new Hawaiian restaurant in Cincinnati, Ohio? The next time you need a little break from the Midwest, immerse yourself in the color and cuisine of paradise at Onolicious Hawaii.

And if you’re lucky enough to finally hop on a plane and indulge your wanderlust, be sure to check out our travel must-haves for the beach!

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Onolicious Hawaii, 1005 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA