“Ono has many menu items to choose from, beef, chicken, Kahlua pork and fish. Always good tasting rice and sides. This place was very busy and had great service. Please be patient as many items aren't cooked until you order them, tastes better that way.“
“My first detailed review since this is one of the first AYCE hot pots in Modesto, and I want to give my thoughts about it, so apologies for the long paragraphs I'm about to type! Let me tell you something. It's been a hot, HOT minute that I've been to an AYCE hot pot, and it's in the Bay of course (e.g. Shabuway). I was curious to try this out yet it's one of the first locations in the U.S. (mainland), the rest are in Hawaii. By the ambiance, it was super clean and came in on a normal Tuesday with my dad, when they just opened. However, during the weekends, be prepared for the wait time, as it's best to be a bit early before it closes so that you have a chance to try this place. Now onto the experience. As usual AYCE Shabu Shabu places, you order the soup base and order your meat. During lunch (which I went), meat (unless you pay extra for their premium meat), the sides, and the sauce bar are unlimited. I picked the miso base while my dad picked the seafood base. The conveyor belt on the side to have easy access in getting your sides, which honestly is so cool to take as many as you like. Also if you order meat, there will be a cute train delivering them to you, which is also cool to see. For the taste? Chef's kiss. Miso is super rich and yummy, while the seafood is good too. Haven't tried the other flavors but planning to order some next time. You can only order one soup base though and can't change a different soup base. However you can ask your server to ask for more broth, just that the flavor will be in original. The meat is fresh and tender, as well as my sides complement beautifully with the soup. Dipping sauces also complement too, and that sesame sauce...my GOODNESS. It reminded me of one of the sauces I tried in a KBBQ restaurant. In conclusion, for the atmosphere, unlimited meat, sides, and sauces, plus the quick service, $24 for lunch AYCE is worth it. And especially since I didn't see one AYCE hot pot location in Modesto, this is a start for many people to hang out and enjoy the comfort of eating Shabu Shabu without driving to the Bay. Trust me, if you're waiting for an hour on a busy Saturday, it'll be WORTH. THE. WAIT. :)“
“One of my favorite places in Modesto! I've tried the spicy scallop, spicy tuna, and octopus, as well as their Spicy House sauce, Eel sauce, Spicy mayo and Ponzu. Everything is so delicious! These are my personal favorites, but everything else is just as good!“
“We went here for my son's birthday it's really clean, the server/cashier was really helpful and polite. When we got our food it was delicious my kids loved it. what really brought me in was the fact that they separate their shrimp from other dishes, cause my daughter is highly allergic and she was fine the next morning.“
“I believe this food was the pinnacle of food. the service was brilliant! the young severs were excellent! eating here felt like zephyr on the zenith of the Swiss alps ?. Give these young people a raise! The Teriyaki Chicken was a spiffing coaster of flavors !! So good, would come here again.“
“Not a fancy restaurant but good for a fast meal!Ordered online and food ready at time promised. Food tasted fresh and order was correct even with our special requests. Employees pleasant. If you eat at the restaurant the atmosphere is not like transitional restaurants. Just tables in a big room. Also you order at the counter and pick up. Veggies consist of cabbage only. I like it but know that you will not be given carrots, etc.Also parking is terrible!! But they give you a lot of food so you may want to walk off the extra calories.“
“Went here with some friends after a workout. My friends got the chicken katsu and loco moco. It was kind of a slow day when we got there, but our food came out quickly and fresh. They absolutely LOADED my friend's chicken katsu and gave plenty of the sides that it comes with. Really good experience overall.“
“This place was so good. I have never had poke before, but I love sushi so I gave it a try. The manager was super friendly and helpful. He answered all my questions and gave good suggestions. He packed my bowl super full. A small was way more than I could eat. It was so tasty.“
“I've been coming here for about 3 years and I'm never let down! I usually order BBQ chicken bowls which come with quality cut chicken. It's my favorite BBQ chicken out of the other Hawaiian places in the area. Service is always good and they get food out in a timely manner. Portions are always filling! It's my go to for takeout anytime I'm in Ceres“