ONO: Ethel's Grill is a glimpse into Okinawa's culture of fusion

ONO (One Night Only) is a dining series presented by Hawaii Gas in partnership with Frolic Hawaii. Each ONO event will explore local chefs' cultural roots and the food that is meaningful to them. We'll share the stories about the food with you, our Frolic readers, and then you'll experience the meal for yourself ... hot off the stove!

Sponsored by Hawaii Gas

On Sunday, October 6, 2019 for one day only, enjoy a brunch hosted by Robert and Minaka Urquidi, the third-generation owners of Ethel's Grill. Although this series is One Night Only, this event will be held during the day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. No reservations accepted, phone orders OK. Cash only.

The Urquidis will prepare a simple menu of classic dishes with a nod to taco rice, a delicacy born out of Okinawa's culture of fusion.

The a la carte menu includes a drink, salad and soup with your choice of entree:

Taco rice
Mochiko chicken
Japanese hamburger steak
Crab-crusted kajiki
Secret menu item
Ethel's Grill
232 Kalihi St
Kalihi
847-6467
@ethelsgrill_kalihi on Instagram


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