I was very disappointed with the restaurant. The service was the first thing that really made me have a bad experience. When you go into a place that everyone has told you really wonderful things, then you ask the waitstaff what they recommend and they look at you and say " chicken duh" and walk off... it makes you want to leave the restaurant. The chicken sandwich medium was delicious, but the sides weren't anything to write home about. The drinks were okay. I'm not sure if I was just completely turned off by how rude my waiter was. *note to the owner, your food is delicious and we plan to give it any try, I'm hoping the same guy won't be my server. read more

Ma'ono Fried Chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My roommates and I were craving some hot and crispy comfort food on a cold fall day, and so we came here for lunch today. Keep in mind that Ma'ono shares the same space as Rachel's Ginger Beer. It's a family-friendly place since RGB offers both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink options. Ma'ono has a rather limited menu: fried chicken burger, fried chicken drumsticks (3), or fried chicken fingers (3). You can customize the spice level of the chicken though which ranges from naked (no spice) to hot hot hot (which has ghost peppers and other chilis). They also have sides sold separately: potato Mac salad, chili corn, and fries. I know previous pictures have shown Mac and cheese, but they must have discontinued that option because it's not on the menu anymore. I ordered medium spicy chicken fingers and Mac potato salad since I knew I would need a starch to go with my drink and chicken. I wish they had white rice or something less rich, but oh well. At first I thought the medium spicy chicken had no spice to it and was disappointed. But then I learned that they had mixed up my roommate's and my order so we switched chicken and it was much better. I'm not a huge fried chicken fan, but the chicken was tender, moist, and perfectly seasoned with cayenne pepper. It also came up with a choice of dipping sauce (honey mustard, bbq, or ranch) and so I chose honey mustard. It was a little too sweet for my taste, but it went well with the chicken. I'm glad I got the Mac salad to complement my chicken, but it was rather heavy and rich. Again, I wish they offered white rice as a side option. Overall: 4/5 for food, 4/5 for service, 5/5 for ambiance read more

Ma'ono Fried Chicken - Medium spicy Fried Chicken Fingers and Potato Mac Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First off, if you haven't tried Ma'ono yet, you should either go to their main restaurant in West Seattle or either of the other 3 locations in RGB. I just want to give a shout out to the guys working at the UVillage location. The night my friend and I had gone, it was busy, and they were slammed. The three of them that was there were working as fast as the fryers could go. The gentleman that was taking orders had apologized and said it would be a 20 minuet wait before he could take more orders. I understood, I've been there in that exact situation in my career. When you're in the weeds there's nothing you can do except hold the line and push forward. Not a big deal. So we grabbed a table and waited.The people behind us, maybe not as understanding. The food: I still feel that the sandwich is still a bit over priced at $11. But I feel that the best deal is probably the chicken fingers. You get 3 pieces, but they are a good size. All the chicken is spiced to how you want it. By the looks of other people's reviews less is more. I do like spice but not the kind that doesn't allow me to enjoy the rest of my meal. So mild was perfect. The breading wasn't too thick and cakey, and had a great crunch. Their fries wasn't anything special. But if you're already at Rachel's Ginger Beer, go and try an order of Ma'ono's Chicken Fingers. Also don't be fooled by their honey mustard sauce. It has horseradish in it, you've been warned. read more

Ma'ono Fried Chicken - quick snap of inside the tiny kitchen - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Mwah! Straightforward hipster fusion chicken joint nestled right next to a Rachel's Ginger Beer. Grab a fabulous Korean chicken sandwich with your preferred spiciness. The chicken was crisp and the bun was grilled and flavorful, but the sweet and tangy bright yellow pickled daikon pulled this to a 5 star for me. Would recommend with a boozy RGB beverage! Kimchi Mac was creative, but it's the chicken sandwich I would order again. Vaccine cards required for indoor dining! read more

Ma'ono Fried Chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Decided to try this place for their fried chicken sandwich/burger. It's located INSIDE Rachel's Ginger Beer at U Village. Love how we can choose the spicy level. I chose HOT (with habanero), while my husband chose mild. I totally recommend the "hot" level for spicy-food lovers! However, my husband wasn't big fan of the hot; he said he likes to appreciate the taste of the food rather than just feel burning in his mouth. (Again, if you can stand the heat, get hot! Or the hottest level if you dare!) The fried chicken was moist, and the sandwich itself was a perfect balance with shredded lettuce and daikon pickles and sauce. However, the fries just fell flat. Tasted ordinary, so I don't have much to say about them. The fried chicken sandwich though... worth the $11. And I would totally go here instead of stand in line for the overhyped Popeye's Spicy Chicken Burger. read more

Ma'ono Fried Chicken - Menu (November 2019) - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Hands down BEST fried chicken sandwich I have ever had. I have been dreaming about it since we left. Can't wait to go back eat another sandwich and that kimchi Mac and cheese! My goodness it was so delicious! read more

Ma'ono Fried Chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've always been interested in trying Ma'ono, and my trip did not disappoint! This location is nestled inside the UVillage Rachel's Ginger Beer, so it's hard to miss. I decided on the Ma'ono Fried Chicken Sandwich with a side of the Potato Mac Salad, which took around 10-15 minutes to prep. I prefer my sandwiches without pickles, so I was able to make that adjustment when I ordered :) The fried chicken is a HUGE piece of chicken, definitely worth the value. I thought the chicken was super juicy, and the mild wasn't spicy at all, so it was great for me. I'd love to come back and try the tenders another time! read more

Ma'ono Fried Chicken - Fried Chicken Sandwich with Potato Mac Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The U village one has basically 3 items on menus but man that fried chicken hits the spot! We did the hot hot hot sandwich and it was fantastic! Wasn't that spicy for us, it just was perfect! Definitely the best fried chicken in town! read more

Ma'ono Fried Chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I had long been curious about the Ma'ono fried chicken sandwich due to all the positive reviews, but honestly I wasn't impressed especially when accounting for its price and small size. I'd much rather get almost two meals worth of both sandwiches and fries from Chick-fil-A. ----- Fried Chicken Sandwich: crispy fried chicken breast on a butter toasted King's Hawaiian bun with daikon pickles, kewpie mayo, iceberg ($12). The chicken was indeed crispy but not amazingly juicy. Medium spice, which is cayenne seasoning, was hardly noticeable. I should have picked hot with habanero seasoning as the heat level for an additional $0.50. Overall flavor of the sandwich was decent: sweetness from the buns mixed with the mayonnaise. A generous amount of shredded iceberg was given. ----- This place is conveniently located in the University Village shopping mall and shares the space with Rachel's Ginger Beer. If getting a drink at RGB as well, make sure to place your order here first as it takes some time before the food is served. It took twenty minutes for my sandwich to come on a weekend lunch. read more

Ma'ono Fried Chicken - Fried Chicken Sandwich: crispy fried chicken breast on a butter toasted King's Hawaiian bun with daikon pickles, kewpie mayo, iceberg ($12). - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Dropped in to try the fried chicken burger which was right inside the RGB at U Village and liked it a lot. The chicken was so crispy and tender, well cooked, the pickles along with the burger were great. Though we chose 5 stars, it wasn't spicy at all, tangyness coz of pickles and crispy patty were a good combo for sure! Would like to try the other things on their menu as well for the next time. read more

Ma'ono Fried Chicken - Fried chicken burger with 5 stars! - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I really wish I could give this place a good rating because I was SO excited to try hot chicken in Seattle since it's one of my favorite foods. However, when we got the sandwich I found not one, but two different hairs in my sandwich. Got the sandwich remade and went in with an open mind, but it fell completely flat considering how expensive it was. The lettuce would have been better in a proper slaw, and the hottest level was really not very spicy. read more

Ma'ono Fried Chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Still 5 stars! I always love recommending Ma'ono to people. A quality fried chicken sandwich that is unique and gives you the flavors you want. My go-to is the medium spice chicken sandwich with fries. (Yes, I've upped the heat in the past two years :') Honestly the medium isn't that hot though. I was probably just a weakling back then LOL) read more

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My family and I stumbled upon this place while walking around University Village...it's actually in Rachel's Ginger Beer establishment. I first saw all the mixed drinks on tap in Rachel's Ginger Beer and thought I needed one of those. Then, after walking in, there was Ma'Ono Fried Chicken. It's like a little pop up in Rachel's. I saw some folks eating the chicken burgers and thought I needed one of those as well. Let's just say that I was not disappointed. I had the triple hot (AKA five star) chicken sandwich and it was gooood. I also had a side of the daikon pickles and potato mac salad. Those were both damn tasty as well. For a little tiny pop up, I was impressed. Definitely unexpected and worth the price. read more

Ma'ono Fried Chicken - Fried Chicken Sandwich (Triple Hot AKA 5-star) - damn, this was a great fried chicken sando. Loved it! - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great combo to go with your drink from RGB and super convenient. The chicken fingers had a great kick and the pickles that came with it were a nice cooling touch. They were also breaded perfectly so they had a nice crispy crust. The potato Mac salad was different but also great to cool down the heat. The wait was pretty long since there were a lot of people coming from the game so I suggest being aware of stuff like that. read more

Ma'ono Fried Chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food is great, but they recently upped the price of one chicken sandwich to $16 with no sides. I get inflation is a thing but this is just too egregious and I can no longer justify returning here until it is lowered again. This was my favorite chicken sandwich in the Seattle area so it really sucks to see this happen. read more

The sandwiches are sooo good- the bun is delicious, the pickles are amazing and the fried chicken is a big ol piece of chicken that is perfectly fried. Only caveat is they are GREASY which I guess is what you get with fried chicken, but I often feel a bit of a stomach ache after eating here. Still love it and keep taking friends so, not a deterrent. read more

Sometimes all you really need is a classic fried chicken sandwich and Ma'ono really delivers! They are in the same place as Rachel's Ginger Beer so you can get both at the same time! Their chicken sandwiches are crunchy, well-seasoned, and delicious. They put daikon pickles in their sandwich which is a unique twist. Their fries are also really good as well with a good crunch and just enough seasoning. I've tried quite a few fried chicken sandwiches in Seattle and this has been my favorite so far! Also bonus is that they have a few locations around the city. read more

Ma'ono Fried Chicken - Fried Chicken Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Check takeout order before leaving. Food was ice cold. This place is mostly a miss with regards to food safety. Undercooked food. Total bust. Def avoid. read more

Excellent juicy flavorful fried chicken strips! If you have any desire for heat (I don't) they have the kind of spice levels other countries are accustomed too (I've heard of mild and medium bringing a great deal of tears). I've not heard of anyone who's lived to tell about the HOT HOT HOT level... I also have a soft spot for their potato Mac salad. It's heavy but so tasty. My honey loves their fries, and struggles to cross the bridge without considering a stop. The pickles are also a fabulous balance--love them! If they were more consistent (sometimes heavy on the breading and salty, sometimes light and perfectly made), they'd be tops in our chicken desires. We've ordered from them almost monthly, sometimes bi-weekly during the pandemic. They'd give us utensils and napkins and ketchup packets for days, even after explicitly asking for none. I'm loving they've added an election for these items now, we've been much happier with our order. I wish I could show some photos but these never last long enough. read more

TLDR: the food is okay and the service was fast; worth trying once if you're curious like I was We all have those fried chicken spots that we think about and have random cravings. Sadly, this one does not make the list. For a place that is supposed to specialize in fried chicken, I was really underwhelmed and likely won't come back. If I do, I'd give the drumsticks a shot. Fried chicken sandwich: the chicken itself was pretty dry, which was bizarre because from the outside it looks like it would be a crazy juicy slab. I liked the flavor and other ingredients in the sandwich. "Kimchi" mac and cheese: the name is misleading because there's actually zero kimchi and it's only gochujang-based. The taste was still okay and most people probably won't even notice, but it's pretty obvious if you do. read more

Ma'ono + Rachel's Ginger Beer = match made in heaven. They're really slinging some good fried chicken over here in U-Village. While we've eaten at Ma'ono in West Seattle, this was our first time trying the chicken and it did not disappoint. We met some friends to do some shopping and ended up here for lunch. Everyone ordered a fried chicken sandwich with varying heat levels (mild-hot). We went with mild and left the hot version to the Nashville native. The chicken was juicy, crispy, and arrived relatively simply, nestled in a King's hawaiian bun with a bit of mayo, lettuce, and pickled daikon. We rounded out lunch with some tots, mac & cheese, and a couple of ginger beers and it was fabulous. Definitely a great spot to pop in to if you're hangry from shopping, or just hungry in general. read more

Docking a star because the sandwiches seemed to have gotten smaller. It's been a while since we've been, but they did not look like my original pic - overflowing with chicken - more a smaller bun and chicken meant to properly fit it. Was plump and moist, but not crazy like we remembered. We were too hungry to snap a pic, but even with a fry we shared neither one of us felt full. Also the medium spice level apparently didn't taste that spicy. Overall tasty, but a little disappointed. read more

The service is terrible. I have a pickup order and the eta was 1:10 then 1:15. I have now waited over 30 min and still no food. I've ordered from here before and it has never taken this long for a pick up. I don't mind waiting but get your delivery system to work effectively and accurately. And to add insult to injury they placed the bag under the wrong letter on the rack that's suppose to let people know their order is ready. I gave all this feedback to the person at their order window and it was not well received. read more

Take out time and I didn't think three legs would hold me. Wrong! Huge and more than enough for dinner. The side fixings, I didn't even get to. I got the medium, and that was smart, because my friend got the hot, and she was crying over her sammie. Although the variety is way more limited here, this is a nice stop gap for when you just want sumpn quick for dinner. P.S. I didn't really taste to much of the mac salad. read more

So the chicken is really fucking good... Like it taste fresh as hell. I got chicken tenders and I got 3 big tenders (naked so not spicy) and it was so juicy and it tasted so good! Their fries are also delicious, it's a must have to pair with them. Definitely happy I found a good fried chicken spot! Also just for anyone who is trying to find it, it's inside the ginger beer place! I was lost at first but they have a sign on the window! Super stoner approved!!! read more

We happen to cross this lovely little spot while in the university district for a quick meeting. It's located inside Rachel's ginger beer on the west side of University Village, and I must say it works well there! It's literally a window in the back right of the place are you walk up to in order from. The menu is not extensive, but there's a few things to choose from. Their chicken sandwich is the main feature. It's a pretty hearty chicken breast with some nice breading and dressed up with some homemade pickles and sauce. The one thing I will say about it, is that it lacked tons of flavor. It was kind of a middle of the road sandwich that looked very pretty. The bun was a sweet Hawaiian roll which was quite good, and definitely took the sandwich up a notch. We also had some fancy chicken strips. Those were good, though again the breading had less flavor than we were expecting. Did it come with the cheese sauce that was quite good! No way all of the different chicken options come with your choice of spiciness of the actual meet. It ranges from nothing all the way to what I imagine fairly hot. The chicken sandwich was $11, the chicken strips or something like seven and drum let's were about two dollars apiece. Sauces were $1 each with one free with the strips. Prices were a little bit steep, but overall things were good and about as expected for the area. The places pairs perfectly with the ginger beer spot it shares space with - this concept is something I hope to see more of! The sandwiches while pretty, had less flavor than expected. In our book, the chicken can't leave us wanting and it did here. Honestly, we liked it enough Along with the beverage we got at Rachels ginger beer, that we will probably be back. The sandwich left us wanting a little bit, but the overall experience was really spot on. read more

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By far one of the best fried chicken sandwiches I've ever had, service is always excellent and the atmosphere is always very inviting read more

Ma'ono Fried Chicken - Fried Chicken Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Three fried chicken tenders for $10 (drumsticks were sold out by the time I arrived). The chicken was breaded and fried well to a good consistency. the spice was just powder over powder though and didn't really go in the chicken. Got hot honey mustard on the side which complemented well. read more

Ma'ono Fried Chicken - Medium spicy Fried Chicken Fingers - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love fried chicken. I've tried a dozen places in the city and Ma'ono is still the best.

Whenever I swing by U-Village I will most likely always hit up Ma'ono's Fried Chicken because they have some of my favorite food in all of U-Village! Most of the times when I am at U-Village, I don't always want a huge meal, or sit down for a long time, and so that is why I love this place. They are super delicious, pretty quick, and is easy to eat! The food though is actually quite filling too. I got the chicken tenders and fries, but this time I decided to spice things up and raise the spice level on my chicken. I usually get the mild level but I went for medium this time. I personally don't like too much spice, but I could definetly handle it. The french fries as always were super crisp on the outside and fluffy in the inside, and of course super tasty. The chicken was the best part though. On the outiside it is crispy, and has a very good breading, and the spices brought the chicken to a whole other level! The spice was quite spicy but I could handle it but it was pretty good! It is pretty messy though and gets all over your fingers. It also got on my lips and made my lips burn for a bit, but that's part of the experience. I just can't imagine what it's like to get the hottest level! Anyways, the inside of the chicken was juicy and tender! I want to say that Ma'ono's is my favorite chicken place ever! Plus I love how they are located in Rachels Ginger Beer because I love that place too and love their ginger beer and always get refills with our growler! read more

Ma'ono Fried Chicken - Fried Chicken Fingers (Medium HEAT) - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Tucked in the back of Rachel's ginger beer in Uvillage, Ma'ono looks very unassuming. This place does not need a big restaurant to thrive because their chicken is THAT good. They give you option of a variety of spice levels from naked to HOT HOT HOT. You can get their drumsticks, tenders, or a sandwich. Their fries and thin, crispy and seasoned similarly to their chicken. A side I especially enjoy is their their mac and cheese kimchi. When you have a fried chicken craving, I highly suggest going to this place. Can also enjoy a ginger beer cocktail to go with it. Cheers! read more

The chicken wasn't too greasy and the pickles were nice. I thought it was too expensive for the amount of chicken we got. Unfortunatley they don't do spicy very well. It was more salty than spicy so that flavor sucked. read more

I have been to the Ma'ono in West Seattle so I kinda knew what to expect with the food. Location wise, this is just a food window inside of Rachel's Ginger Beer across from Pottery Barn. The West Seattle location is a full restaurant. So I had some trouble finding it at first and didn't see it listed in the directory, but I found it eventually. I ordered: - chicken strips - tots - honey mustard and bbq sauces I loved their honey mustard. The chicken was good. The people next to me ordered their food too spicy and they couldn't handle it, I felt kinda bad. I ordered mild, and it was just fine for me! You order at the food window, they give you a number, and bring out the food to you. Overall, good experience. I think I prefer the West Seattle location. read more

Ma'ono Fried Chicken - Tots and chicken fingers. $14 - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

*hits the nut button* Visited a friend in Seattle and was very excited to try this place out since our mutual friend said this was his favorite chicken sandwich of all time! That's high praise so I had high expectations and damn was he right! I wanted to get it twice during my four day trip! My only regret was not getting a spicier sando! The medium is just meh spicy imo. The bun wasn't wet with oil which I appreciate so so much. The chicken flavorful and fried to perfection! The pickled daikon brings pickles to shame. What a great sando! Also the fact that it's connected to a Rachel's Ginger Beer is amazing... the white peach ginger beer is sour af and I love it! Both the sando and ginger beer = nut-worthy lol read more

Ma'ono Fried Chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love spicy food-- and if you love spicy food too, go here and get a sandwich. You could do Hot for the first one, and maybe that's good enough. It used to be just right for me, but I've found their spice level has decreased a bit going from capitol hill to u village location (cap hill location not open anymore), so now I get the XXX Hot sandwich every time, and it is perfect. My favorite meal ever perhaps (that is easy to re-create on demand) is one of these with a cup of home brewed specialty coffee like Heart or Kuma with an aero press. Seriously, it's what I would have for a last meal on earth. If you must have details about why it's so good, it's the flavor of the spice, the super crispyness of the spice-laden skin (not crunchy, crispy), the kewpie mayo, and very importantly the Daikon pickles. read more

Ma'ono Fried Chicken - I was not willing to waste time with photos while the sandwich still existed before me. - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The angry man-boy who took my order tonight is one of the rudest workers I have encountered in the service industry in a long time. I wanted to ask little angry bro' (the one with the backwards ball cap and goatee) why he got so mad and scowled at me from the moment I approached the counter. "Okay, what do you want?" were the first words out of his mouth. When I said, "I want to get some chicken to go," he exploded! "YOU CAN'T ORDER LIKE THAT!" he said, gritting his teeth. It was my first time in the joint and I didn't know that you couldn't get a dozen legs to go. That's how you order fried chicken in most places: by the piece, and I know that's how it works in Hawai'i. Okay, angry man-boy, it's true, I don't know your menu, but seething and fuming at me doesn't help. Communicating in a civil tone and posing questions to a first-time customer like me would help. Weren't you trained on how to guide a customer through the menu? You know, it's called 'customer service.' You're supposed to help me, not hate me. Otherwise, why would I return? I spent 60 dollars here tonight. The only reason why you have a job here is because people like me are spending money in the place where you are employed. If you drive customers away with your hateful hostility, the place won't last and you'll end up being unemployed. My suggestion? Learn some manners and be nice. Smile at customers no matter what gender, race, or age they are. I know you can smile. I saw you grinning like a Cheshire cat when two young girls walked up to the window right after me. You knitted your fingers together, dropped your elbows to the counter, and then, lowering your chin onto your knuckles with a toothy grin and making googly-eyes, you asked the ladies, "now, what can I get for you?" What was the purpose of this immature little Jekyll and Hyde show? To humiliate me? If so, it didn't work. I did nothing to merit such treatment. The long-haired blond guy behind you knew what was happening but kept silent. There is nothing that you or the management can say to excuse your asinine behavior, and nothing will ever cause me to give this business a second chance. And just for the record, your chicken legs were overcooked and sitting in a pool of orange grease. See the picture. I also paid for a side of cucumber 'poke' but didn't receive it. Ugly manners, disappointing food. Nope, never going back in here again. read more

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This is my second time here and it never fails! It is on the right hand side of Rachel's finger beer. I ordered the crispy chicken sandwich and got some fries! We were lucky enough to snag a table outside otherwise there is limited indoor seating. Once we got the food the fried chicken was amazing. It was so crispy and had some much flavor. I am still trying to figure out the yellow cucumber of some sort inside because it adds a nice texture and some great flavor. I usually take mine out and eat it in between because it also is a good pallet cleanser. The fries were good as well! They had a ton of seasoning. We also got some of Rachel's ginger beer. The margarita mango and the pink guava Moscow mule and it was delicious!!! Soon after the line started to get really long! read more

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Best spicy fried chicken in town; hands down! I've tried it all; sadly no gluten free options though. read more

Their chicken sandwich is pretty killer. Their chicken on its own never really wowed me, although it is good, but the asian-influenced flavors going on in that sandwich are fantastic - wouldn't change a thing. Nice spot to grab a bite and hang out with friends, although they don't have a huge abundance of seating. Neat that you can grab some fancy ginger beer in the same space. read more

Ma'ono Fried Chicken - Maono's Chicken Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was not a fan of this place when they first open but after giving it some time, I'm addicted!! The chicken is cooked to perfection and the fries have a perfect amount of seasoning. While there isn't much seating in the restaurant itself, u village did an amazing job by closing down the streets and offering outdoor seating to the public. read more

Ma'ono Fried Chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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