Ohana - YUM!

[CharmedLife]

Just wanted to put in my two cents' worth. After all of the debates about the new 'Ohana menu, I was nervous for us to have our first experience there on 10/8. Would the food be horrible? What about the supposedly amazing wontons that are no longer there? And the pineapple bread??

Well, all I can say is WOW. I have never, and I mean NEVER, eaten so much in my whole life. Not even at Thanksgiving! The wonton "chips" were amazing - we ate the whole bowl, and it was just about the only thing that my DS2 would eat. The salad was good, but who wants to eat regular-old salad when there are so many other things to try? We all loved the chicken wings (even DD5 - and I don't normally eat them) and the hot towels to clean off our hands was a nice touch... The shrimp was great, too. Messy to peel it yourself, but by that time my hands were coated with the honey glaze from the wings so who cared?

We all LOVED the potatoes. Still don't really see how they're polynesian, but who cares - they were GOOD and we ordered seconds. I ate all of the veggies (great pea pods - not at all mushy), and we loved all of the meats, although the turkey was a bit dry. Kids had fun doing the coconut races (no hula-hoops while we were there). And then the dessert - OH MY GOSH! I normally hate bread pudding, but this was so good... we actually ordered a second serving of it!

My kids loved it as much as us. We did not order separate kids meals from Kona. There was enough there for both of my kids to try, and I was surprised by how much DD5 ate (wings, chips, shrimp, potatoes, sausage and steak). DS2 favored the chips and the ice cream! Bookends for his meal.

We were seated within 10 minutes of our ADR (even though the restaurant was full) and our cousin "Arturo" was fabulous. Gave us really good service, even though multiple people brought out food to us. He kept his eye on our drinks and kept us rehydrated. For those who would ask, we were not on the dining plan.

Anyone who is questioning whether or not to try this after all of the menu changes, I would say definitely give it a chance. Again, I was not there previously so had nothing to compare it to, but our family has found a new first night tradition!

 

[ciera321]

I'm glad to hear good things about O'Hana, since we loved the old menu. We'll give it a try in August, thanks for the report!!!

 

[krbq]

Are there any desserts offered besides the bread pudding? I love bread pudding and can't wait to try it, but DH had his heart set on the coconut snowball that used to be offered. Do they still have it on the menu at an extra charge, or is DH going to be disappointed?

 

[NCombs]

I just booked a long weekend for my husband and I from December 8-12. I have my 'Ohana ADR and I cannot wait. I think it sounds great. Thanks for your positive remarks. I'm very excited.

We will also get to try LeCellier (had to go for lunch, dinner seems impossible to get), California Grill, San Angel Inn, and Plaza Restaurant.

 

[Rella Bella]

Thanks so much for posting something positive! I was feeling like I'd lost a good friend! Now I can't wait to go back!

 

[cottontail]

How do they do the potatoes now, also wondering what is in them?

Thanks,

Deb.

 

[barbeml]

Thanks for the great review!

We will be there Thursday night before MNSSHP...always one of our favorite meals, looking foward to the changes with optimism.

 

[Kaycee]

It sounds like you had a wonderful meal. Thanks for telling us about it!

 

[disneytraveler]

Great to see that you enjoyed Ohana . Its good to see that the menu change agrees with you. I liked it last month and it was the 1st time ever for me there.

 

[CharmedLife]

Are there any desserts offered besides the bread pudding? I love bread pudding and can't wait to try it, but DH had his heart set on the coconut snowball that used to be offered. Do they still have it on the menu at an extra charge, or is DH going to be disappointed?

I didn't ask, but none were offered. It was the bread pudding (which I think is made with some type of pineapple bread - NO RAISINS), vanilla ice cream and a warm caramel sauce to drizzle over it.

I do NOT like bread pudding. Not a fan of anything mushy. But I could eat this stuff for the rest of my life, it was SO good. My DS2 just ate the ice cream, and DD5 ate everything. DH practically liked the bowl clean, and if we hadn't already made pigs of ourselves I'm sure we would have ordered more!

Like I said, I did not ask if anything else was available, but from what I've read on this board, there is only some type of "sand pail" snow cone available instead - no coconut snowball.

 

[CharmedLife]

How do they do the potatoes now, also wondering what is in them?

Thanks,

Deb.

I will first say that I love scalloped potatoes. I will second say that these were NOT the best-looking, tastiest thing on the planet. I only approached them with enthusiasm because I had read on these boards that they were good. They were absolutely delicious, even though they only looked okay.

I'd say they are sliced potatoes baked with onions, had some type of sour cream / cheese sauce baked into them. Again, didn't look fantastic but they were so good that we asked for a second serving (kids especially ate them up). They reminded me of potatoes we make when we go camping.

 

[MOMOFMNM]

glad you had a great time!!

we also LOVED OHANA...it was our best TS the whole trip!!

It was fabulous!! YUUUMMMYYY!!!


and sooo fun too!!!

it will be a go again type place for us for sure!!

 

[dsneygirl]

We did Ohana on 10/16 and loved it. DH loved the wings the most. I loved the new shrimp and the dessert was a hit.

 

[DMRick]

We'll be there Thursday too, for a 5:00 ADR. You should be able to recognize us, as one of our party of 4 is a Collin Powell look alike. Come up and say hi!
Doris

Thanks for the great review!

We will be there Thursday night before MNSSHP...always one of our favorite meals, looking foward to the changes with optimism.

 

[rapriebe]

We ate at Ohana for the first time on 10/21. It was excellent and by far the best meal we had the entire trip. It's hard to get DH to try something new but I wanted to see the MNSSHP fireworks while we ate so he agreed to go. Did I say, it was the BEST meal. The service was alittle sluggish - hard to get drink refills, meats came at the same time our salad/wonton was delivered, hot towels came at the end but needed them after wings and shrimp, etc. We had ADR's for 7:50 but the hostess said they were running about 10 minutes behind - well it was almost an hour before we got seated so you can image DH was not happy. Plus it was extremely loud in the lobby while we were waiting. But once the food started to arrive and he got a taste, he was all smiles. I asked our waiter about the fireworks and he said they had not been playing the audio for them the last week so I was disappointed. However, when the fireworks started, so did the audio and it was great to watch them - we had a seat right beside the window. The potatoes are to die for - can't quite figure out the recipe on them but would love to know how to make them. The shrimp was outstanding, as was the pork. BUT the best part was the bread pudding at the end, it was DELICIOUS. Can't wait to go back in January and we definately will be going to Ohana's again.

 

[barbeml]

We'll be there Thursday too, for a 5:00 ADR. You should be able to recognize us, as one of our party of 4 is a Collin Powell look alike. Come up and say hi!
Doris

Our ADR is for 5:25. We will be 7 adults in Halloween shirts, probably all with drinks in hand!

 

[cottontail]

Hi Rapreid:

Just wondering if you requested a table by the window, while at Ohanas.


Deb.

 

[Minniespal]

Sounds like a lovely meal ~ Thanx for posting.

 

[rapriebe]

Hi Rapreid:

Just wondering if you requested a table by the window, while at Ohanas.


Deb.

Deb, No I didn't request one but I thought about it when we were walking through the restaurant - too late then. Imagine my surprise when they seated us right by the window. There are quite a few seats by the windows but you can still see the fireworks even if you are not right next to one. The windows are huge. When we go again, I will definately request one.

 

[MOMOFMNM]

I did!!

It was RIGHT in the middle window!! Looking at the CASTLE and lagoon!!!

ahhhh...I remember it like it was yesterday!! Then I cry because it is not yesterday...we had the best table IMO!! It was perfect, smack in the center of the windows!! Really nice!! Close to the fire pit and the races started right by our table too!!

I got excellent pics but can not figure out how to make them smaller to post!! I wish I could