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.
Our menus highlight homestyle local favorites—recipes passed down through generations, fine-tuned with a touch of our own. By celebrating the influences that make Hawaiian food so special, we hope to share a little taste of home while bringing something fresh to the Pacific Northwest.
Come try us out - we’re opening Thursday March 13th, 2025 at our new 2026 NE Alberta Street location!
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