Ohana Karaoke

Went there for a party which was great.  The problem was the fact that the song book and the microphone never got around to us so we could sing.

We stopped in here for a modest 11am Margarita (hey, we're on vacation!) and weren't surprised that the bar was empty save for 2 very sketchy looking women glued to the electronic slot machine.

We ordered a plate of lumpia (we were waiting for a table at Boots & Kimo) but the bartender was also our cook and for some reason, never got around to throwing the lumpia into the fryer until we asked about them.

There were also a group of asian women in the bar's kitchen, but I don't think they worked there.  It was strange really.  The women kept milling about and exchanging bundles of cash and talking animatedly.  I try not to be nosy, but all of this seemed way out of place for a divey karaoke bar.

Anyway, the lumpias were actually pretty delicious and the margs were strong!  We'd like to stop by again the next time we are in Kailua.

I like Ohana's.  The sound system, song selection, and general layout of the bar are better than across the street.  The bartenders here are also really awesome, but I am a regular at BABs (Bowling Alley Bar) only because I can get songs in over there on the weekends.  By the time I get off of work, there are so many songs lined up, that it's usually going to be an hour wait, at the very least, and that's if you even get them in at all.  Weekdays are super chill, though.

The bar is pretty big, so there always seem to be big parties in here.  I have seen bridal showers, wedding receptions, and -- based on the gifts of diapers, strollers, etc. stacked on the table -- what appeared to be a baby shower.  True story.