Onolicious GRindz
Bringing our unique take on Hawaiian Cuisine from ‘Oahu to PDX
EST. 2021
Kau Kau;
/cōw cōw/ verb - to eat; food; meal
In Hawaii, food is not just a means of sustenance but also a way to connect with others. Sharing a meal with friends & family is an important social activity, & the phrase ‘Kau Kau’ embodies this spirit of togetherness & enjoyment.
Family Style EncouRaged
Sharing our own renditions of these beloved recipes we learned how to cook through family generations, that we have been fine-tuning with a spin of our own.
Chefs TRacee & BRandon HiRahaRa
We’ve had a blast bringing the love & aloha to Portland through our onolicious pop-up since 2021, & had an amazing Spring & Summer focusing on Kau Kau full time through our Residency in SE.
Originally from ‘Oahu, married Chefs Tracee & Brandon created Kau Kau with a core focus centering around a diverse range of dishes, notably the cherished “Plate lunch” concept renowned in Hawaii– all executed with a meticulous emphasis on quality; a focus honed through decades of training in the culinary industry.
By showcasing the variety of different cultures within the islands, along with the influences we have had, it allows us to create our own renditions of these beloved dishes, contributing to setting a new standard for our cuisine on the Mainland & changing the perception of Hawaiian food in the Pacific Northwest.
Each menu features homestyle local Hawaii favorites– recipes we’ve learned how to cook through family generations, & have been fine-tuning with a spin of our own. Come try us out - stay up-to-date on Pop Ups, Chef Collaborations & Catering as we continue to search for our own brick-n-mortar space to call home.
