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    Lahaina Chicken Company

    3.6 (286 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Lily F.

    Business is located in Makai Food Court. Tables and chairs are shared by many food eateries. All food is cooked with diverse menu. Employees are quick in getting your order ready One of very places that sell prime rib with 3 sides.

    Prime rib, chicken, jap chae, macaroni, and corn
    Peter H.

    The food here exceeded our expectations. Lahaina Chicken Company is found at the food court in the Ala Moana Mall. I initially had lowered expectations because I was at a food court but I take it all back. The food here is excellent. The service is fast and professional. The ambiance is loud and lively given the location was inside a food court. There's plenty of tables and seats. We got their prime rib, chicken, corn, jap chae, and mac and cheese. The highlight was the prime rib. It was cooked so perfectly. It was tender and juicy. All the other components were delicious as well! The only regret I had was that we shared this order. I kinda wished we ordered separately so that we could try even more of their menu. Highly recommend this place. I'd definitely come back for round two!

    chicken plate combo
    Dathan C.

    My partner and I recently did a chicken off between Raising Cane's and Chick Fil A in the Ala Moana food court. Then I realized we made a grave mistake and should have just gotten the half chicken from Lahaina Chicken Company. We're infrequent customers, but when we do get it, it's now always the half roasted chicken with three sides. Prices have been creeping up and it's about $21.5 for that combo meal, but it's such a better deal than the fried chicken from the other guys. Plus, if you select vegetables, you are actually eating relatively healthy and you can easily feed two adults plus a kid or two or three sort of hungry adults. The fried chicken guys will cost you easily more than that for two combo meals. The roast chicken is juicy, well-seasoned, and piping hot. It's always delicious. They keep the chickens generally whole and only cut them in half when you order, so dried out chicken is pretty rare, especially if you go during busy times. The sides that come with the combos range from mac and cheese unhealthy, to healthy salad, with mash potatoes, broccoli and cheese, corn, chop jae, and mixed vegetables depending on the day. Did I mention some combos come with three sides? Did I also mention that this combo always had more chicken to side ratio? That's a luxury these days when you run out of starches and vegetables and you still have a quarter of your chicken left to go. Plus the sides are good, the vegetables are fresh, the noodles are flavored well, and the gravy on the potatoes gives thanksgiving vibes. For $21.5 plus tax to feed 2-3 people for a healthyiish, delicious hot meal is amazing. The fact that you can do this in a high rent mall like Ala Moana is mind blowing. Protip: We once got the whole chicken plate and had to take home so much food. Advised to stick to the half chicken unless you're going to a party. Bathrooms are shared with the rest of the food court and while there are a lot of seats, there are often a horde of hungry people sitting in those seats. Parking is mall parking so depends on the time and shopping season. Finally, doesn't look like they have a credit card surcharge. 4.5 Stars, especially given the food inflation we're seeing these days.

    1/4 chicken
    Irene Y.

    Stopped in for lunch as I was looking for something with an island flare. I ordered the 1/4 chicken with mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese with broccoli and cheese. The roasted chicken was very juicy but didn't have too much flavor. The Mac and cheese was mediocre but the broccoli and cheese was very tasty We also ordered ribs and they were amazing! So tender and flavorful! The meat just fell off the bone. This was located in a large food court and everything was pretty fresh.

    Darren Y.

    Good lunch at the food court. Roast pork and bbq rib combo is good. Ribs kinda sweet. Combo is not on the menu prob cuz it's 30 bucks but it's a decent value if you're hungry

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    Jo Y.

    Lahaina Chicken Co. first opened at the Ala Moana Center Makai Food Court in 1999. It offers homestyle roast chicken (1/4 or 1/2); fried chicken (drumsticks, extended wing portions, chicken breast); ribeye roast; roast beef carved to order; beef short ribs; prime rib; roast pork; and baby back ribs. Each plate comes with three sides that can be chosen from the following: mashed potatoes & gravy, mac salad, green bean casserole, garden fresh veggies, zucchini, broccoli, mac & cheese, cole slaw, corn, chop chae, and more. The menu reflects HI's unique melting pot of cultures of Asian, Pacific, and American tastes. Lahaina Chicken Co. is the brainchild of local restaurateur Peter Kim, who also opened LIliha Bakery, Signature Prime Steak & Seafood, Little Joe's Steakhouse, Steak & Fish Co, Cheeseburger Factory, and Yummy Korean BBQ. Ahh, now I know why chop chae is a side, an unusual one at that, at Lahaina Chicken Co, which is because Peter also owns Yummy Korean BBQ! It is no wonder that Peter also was awarded the 2025 Hale 'Aina Restaurateur of the Year! I enjoy chicken wings, so choosing the 2-piece extended wing/thigh portion makes a nice choice of several meals for me, including the sides. However, I've seen the pieces getting smaller in in size, and the price increasing over recent years. While I see many others ordering the meats, I've always stuck by the wing pieces, which have always satisfied by cravings. The extended wings are large pieces and are tasty, crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside. Also love the creamy mashed potatoes and flavorful chop chae! Staff is friendly, quick and efficient, as they try to move the line as quickly as possible. There is a similar 2nd location at the Dan Inouye International Airport near the Inter-Island terminal. Hours of operation are Mon to Sat 10:30a to 8:00p and Sun 10:30a to 7:00p. Located near Ala Moana Poi Bowl, there is free parking in the large shopping small that is shared by other businesses. A nice heavy meal by itself and certainly not a light meal. A nice fit in food court for those wanting a little more! Support local!

    Prime Rib & Fried Chicken Combo Meal with Zucchini Medley, Mushroom Risotto with Ruffle, and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
    Mike L.

    Whenever I think of mall food court eateries, all of the usual suspects immediately come to mind - fast food joints, Jamba Juice, Mrs. Fields, Wetzel's Pretzels/Auntie Anne's, Cinnabon, and, of course, the ever ubiquitous Panda Express. All of whom you'll certainly find in Ala Moana's lower food court (or elsewhere in the mall). What I didn't expect to find among them? An eatery serving up, of all things, cuts of prime rib and mushroom risotto with truffle! God I love this mall. Now, to be perfectly honest, after doing an initial lap of the food court to see what our options were, I actually quickly dismissed Lahaina Chicken. Between their name and the trays with fried chicken and roast chicken I saw folks walking away with, I figured this place was just a chicken shop. My gf, on the other hand, took a closer look at their menu and display case and saw just how much they have to offer. In addition to the aforementioned items, they also have roast pork, beef short ribs, hamburger steak, mushroom chicken, and a solid variety of sides. Still, despite having all of those options to choose from, it wasn't that hard to figure out what to pick for our DOUBLE COMBO MEAL. -- PRIME RIB I may have feared the worst (overcooked, rubbery, bland), but this was pretty legit, especially from a food court. The cut was bigger than I had expected, the seasoning was decent, and the beef was tender! Yes, I've had better at restaurants, but I've definitely had worse. -- FRIED CHICKEN Although it wasn't as good as my favorite fast food fried chicken, this was pretty solid. The batter was crispy, nicely seasoned, and reminded me of Chinese fried chicken (no breading) while the chicken itself was very juicy. Plus, I love how it didn't taste greasy/oily either. -- MUSHROOM RISOTTO WITH TRUFFLE Much like with the prime rib, I've had better at restaurants, but this was still pretty good. The risotto was cooked decently well, had a nice bit of cheesiness, and was well complemented by the mushroom and truffle oil flavors. -- ZUCCHINI MEDLEY Maybe it's because I'd been craving some veggies, but this was great! I was pleasantly surprised the zucchini wasn't mushy/overcooked (it probably helped that they were cut into such big pieces) and that the sauce wasn't too salty. -- MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY For better or worse, this was pretty standard. The consistency was really smooth (I wouldn't have minded some chunks of potato) and was neither too thick nor too thin. A bit bland without the gravy, though. Even though it's pretty clear already, I almost feel compelled to say again that I'm so impressed by Lahaina Chicken. Just seeing prime rib and risotto offered at a mall food court is noteworthy, but the fact that they also tasted pretty good makes it that much more notable. Plus, for what it cost (about $28), this felt like a steal of a deal! There are so many places on Oahu that I still want to try, but I wouldn't hesitate for a moment to come back again the next time I'm at Ala Moana! I just wish the malls by me had a place like this... FOUR AND A HALF STARS rounded down.

    Frrrrrrried Chicken Breast ($4.71 w/tax). Da buggah was so juicy & meaty! Winnah's!!!
    Fran C.

    Time for an update, as I've been coming here on da regular to this chicken joint at da Ala Moana Food Court. Most folks who follow me know that Bruddah Fran is a Frrrrrrried Chicken freak and I must say da - Lahaina Chicken Company is one of Bruddah Fran's favorite joints to get his Frrrrrrried Chicken fix! I haven't been coming here for a plate as of late, I mainly come here for da Frrrrrrried Chicken (I order ala carte). One Frrrrrrried Chicken breast is just under $5 bucks, but if you look at my many Frrrrrrried Chicken postings......Dat Chicken breast is MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASIVE! Try look 'em! Da outer shell may not be as crispy as Popeye's Frrrrrrried Chicken, but da taste & da juiciness of the chicken meat can't be beat! One Frrrrrrried Chicken breast, and I'm good to go, as the chicken pieces that Lahaina Chicken Company sells is very generous. If you likey Frrrrrrried Chicken like Bruddah Fran, go chance da Lahaina Chicken Company! Da Buggah is Winnah's!

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    Michie K.

    So Flavorful and Filling Lahaina Chicken is seriously delicious. The chicken is so flavorful and juicy, and you can literally smell it while walking through the food court. That's how you know it's good. I like the white meat, and you can order à la carte for $4.50 per piece--and the pieces are huge. I got one piece with a side of mashed potatoes, and it was more than filling for a meal. Because it's in the Ala Moana food court, it's quick and easy when you want something hot and satisfying. Plus, there's ample seating in the food court, and parking is easy since it's Ala Moana. They also have a hamburger steak, and the piece is massive. For sides, you can choose things like mac and cheese or long rice, which makes it easy to build a solid plate. Great option when you want something fast but still full of flavor. I'll definitely be back.

    Roasted chicken and prime rib combo plate
    Jose L.

    We somehow ended up at the ala Moana and were hungry. After walking around we ended up here because the chicken looked good. It was good. Had a good flavor as compared to basic rotisserie chicken. The prime rib....not enjoyable. With the combo plate you get 3 sides, which we got coleslaw, Mac n cheese and long rice. Then you get a choice of two proteins which we chose the chicken and prime rib. Prime rib came with gravy which we asked for on the side. The long rice was left untouched since we didn't end up liking it. Mac n cheese had an okay flavor and I finished the coleslaw. Service was quick. Location is in a food court so it's pretty loud. Overall, food was very foo court level. It went from hot to like warm within 10 minutes and at the end it was barely warm. Not sure if I would recommend. Maybe if you want something super quick.

    Prime rib/ roast chicken combo
    Jezreel Carl M.

    The food here is... if I'm being honest it's ok. I go here everytime I come to ala Moana but that's mainly because my dad and brothers used to always get food there whenever we went to ala Moana so now I automatically go there when I come to Ala Moana as well... and it's only in ala Moana and I usually try to eat at places I can't get on the west side. The chicken is good but I suggest getting the thigh because the breast can sometimes be dry. The prime rib is tender. it's cooked medium/medium rare, cooked just right. I personally could use more salt in the food. Back then they used to have small salt packets that you could grab but some reason they stopped providing it. As for the sides... I like the mushroom risotto. The Mac and cheese lacks any flavor for me so I don't usually get it but my gf wanted it. Usually I'll get the mushroom risotto and mashed potato with gravy and the combo plate will fill me up. Overall the food is good. Ala Moana in general has many places to eat but Lahaina chicken company is one of the only ones that have prime rib and roast chicken in the food court so if that's what you're wanting to eat then give it a try.

    June 2025: Prime Rib and Roast Chicken with mashed potatoes and one side of mac & cheese. $24+
    Scott H.

    June 2025: Prime Rib and Roast Chicken with mashed potatoes (X2) and one side of mac & cheese. $24+ Mac & cheese was not good. Everything else was fantastic. Well worth the price.

    3-Item Combo (roasted dark meat chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, broccoli, buttered corn) - VN
    Vince N.

    I've always wanted to try Lahaina Chicken Company, but the location at HNL is always closed when I'm there, and when I'm at Ala Moana, there are better dining options than the food court. I finally sacrificed a meal to try them. ATMOSPHERE: Located in the Makai Market food court of Ala Moana Center, they're a takeaway counter with hard to come by communal seating. MENU: Salads, chicken, pork & prime rib. FOOD: 3-Item Plate I chose roasted chicken (dark meat), buttered corn, mashed potatoes with gravy and broccoli in a light cheesey-creamy sauce. The 1/4 piece of chicken was tender, juicy and good-sized. I detected a light truffle flavor on the skin which was still palatable to me. I couldn't finish all of the broccoli as the sauce was too overwhelming. SERVICE: Staff were friendly and food service quick. The chickens were hot, fresh and chopped to order. OVERALL: I'd patronize them frequently if they ever open on Maui.

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    I had the spicy 3-piece Chickenjoy (bone-in) combo meal with the Jolly Spaghetti, mashed potatoes,…read moreand an all-you-can-drink Diet Coke. The chicken skin had a nice crunch to it and the meat was juicy (not super oily, but juicy.) The mashed potatoes and gravy weren't bad. They were not super fluffy but a little more on the dense side. (Nothing bad, just dense.) The gravy was somewhat runny with just the right amount of saltiness. The spaghetti was surprisingly good! It's been a few years since I've gone to a Jolly Bee and I had imagined the spaghetti to only be sweet and savory. It was actually pretty good! (Not in an Italian way though. It was a little spicy, which I loved! I wasn't expecting it to be spicy so it was a very pleasant surprise! It was a tad sweet...just the right amount! (There isn't a 3-piece combo on the menu, but the server was kind enough to accommodate my request for an extra piece of chicken.) It came with a container of gravy that made me wonder what it was for, immediately. Then I remembered all the commercials and YouTube videos where food reviewers either slathered their chicken with the gravy or they dunked it into the gravy. I was so hungry that I forgot for a few seconds that the gravy was for the chicken, thus I drank most of the gravy!! The dining area is constantly cleaned and draws a diverse crowd. Because it is at the beginning of downtown it does attract some homeless people as well. But, that's life in the big city, right? When I went to the restroom I found it amusing that a male Jollibee employee was changing his shirt. It seemed he was done for the day. Overall, it was a pleasant meal. There's not much to be said since this is comfort food, not gourmet food!

    5 stars for the food and cleanliness. 2 stars for the…read morecustomer service. I'm very disappointed with my experience. I placed an online order early in the morning for a 5:30 PM pickup. I arrived around 5:40 PM, but getting into the parking lot took longer than expected because of the very long drive-thru line and limited parking. Once inside, I waited about 5 minutes at the counter before anyone acknowledged me. I was the only customer waiting inside. I even stood near the online pickup area for a while, hoping someone would ask if I needed help, but several employees walked by without acknowledging me. Two cashiers looked in my direction multiple times but continued their conversation instead of checking whether I was waiting for an order. I finally interrupted to let them know I was there for an online pickup and gave them my name. Unfortunately, there seemed to be confusion about my order. One employee pointed to another, who then pointed back to the first employee while continuing to prepare food. No one was able to tell me whether my order was ready. Thankfully, an employee wearing a different colored shirt (a manager I'm assuming) noticed I hadn't been helped. She immediately apologized, asked for my name, checked on my order, and informed the kitchen that more chicken needed to be prepared. Shortly after, another manager also stepped in, apologized, and helped get everything together. I finally left with my order at 6:09 PM, nearly 40 minutes after my scheduled pickup time. The food was fresh, delicious, and the restaurant itself was clean, which is why I'm giving 5 stars for the food and cleanliness. However, this isn't the first time I've had to wait an unusually long time just to be acknowledged for an online pickup. In the past, my food has at least been ready once someone finally helped me. This visit was different because not only was I ignored, but my order also wasn't ready. I understand that restaurants are fast-paced environments and that unexpected staffing shortages can happen if someone calls out sick. However, there appeared to be plenty of staff working during my visit. My concern wasn't the number of employees--it was the lack of communication, urgency, and teamwork. I believe additional customer service and workflow training could help employees become more productive and ensure that customers, especially those picking up online orders, are acknowledged promptly. A simple greeting such as, "We'll be right with you," or "Let me check on your order," would have made a significant difference. Good communication goes a long way and leaves customers feeling valued, even during busy times.

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    Jollibee - Achievements along the wall inside.

    Achievements along the wall inside.

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