Sven Pearce

Review of Noho's Hawaiian Cafe on Fremon...

I remember my first trip to the original on Clinto...

I remember my first trip to the original on Clinton st. Ono chicken was incredible and the mac salad creamy and peppery. Lot has changed since then. Start with the appetizer of chicken katsu. We found the best chicken katsu in Hilo. If in Hilo, go to Vernas. Nohos chicken katsu does not compare. Chicken was fairly tender but not evenly coated or cut evenly. Parts of the coating gone leaving the chicken bare. Very greasy too. I did the mixed pork plate. I love kalua pork. Get it every time we go the islands. Its good here but not a repeat. Missing something. The smokiness I think. Teriyaki pork was tender and flavorful. Wufe had the mixed plate. Teriyaki beef huge disappointment. Tough, no flavor and lots of fat. Short ribs were tender and tasty. The mac salad I remember having all those years ago......gone. more like normal mac salad then Hawaiian mac. If you are looking for fair to good Hawaiian, nohos will work. Massive plates. If your looking for better...there is a better place here in Portland. Much better kalua pork.