The Hawaiian word 'ono (pronunced oh-no) means delicious. The word, with the okina marking (') before the o, shouldn't be confused with the word ono (without the okina) which is the name for a type of fish from Hawaii, also known as mackerel and wahoo.
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The last time I enjoyed a bowl of chili from a Hawaiian Zippy's Restaurant escapes me, it was so long ago. But my research of the topic was extensive and I can still taste the spicy flavor of the sauce and feel the satisfying fullness after devouring the entire mouth-watering serving.
Those with a heartier appetite or looking for a bit of adventure, you are welcome to try any of the many choices of Zippy's Chili and . . .
Chili not enough? Add a burrito or hot dog and macaroni salad; or smother your fries with chili and cheese. For the truly adventuresome, Chili Moco is available. A Zippy's unique take on the classic local dish, Loco Moco, includes an abundance of Zippy's chili over a layer of rice and a hamburger patty, topped off with two eggs over easy.
This is one menu choice I haven't personally researched. But from what I've heard, it is definitely 'ono!
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Looks delicious, I'll take mine with a hot dog!
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Definitely an option, Iain. Chili with all-beef Miller's frank, two scoops rice, one scoop mac salad.
DeleteThe Zippy chili definitely looks 'ono.
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And always tastes the same, Jade, the best.
DeleteInteresting that 'ono means delicious. It sounds more like a warning given the pronunciation. Weekends In Maine
ReplyDeleteOh, no! So true. And humuhumunukunukuapua'a means pig-snouted trigger fish.
DeleteSounds delicious! Btw I just took a look at Hawaiian Duolingo out of curiosity... seems like a difficult language to learn :D
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Yes, and partly because there are only a total of 12 vowels and consonents in the Hawaiian language. Picking up common words is a bit easier.
DeleteHmm, looks good ;))
ReplyDeleteNever a disappointment, Frederique.
DeleteThat sounds tasty. I feel like I've heard of this place. From Chef Ippy? Or someone I know that went to Hawaii? Not sure. But the name rings a bell.
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Far as I know, J, Zippy's is only located in Hawaii so you did probably hear about it from someone who visited.
DeleteI love anything chili infused so Loco Moco sounds great to me! I'm more likely to say 'oh no' if the food I'm given is dreadful! I'll think twice before saying it again!
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But, Keith, now you know what to say when the food tastes great!
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