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    NONA ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Gochujang Honey, Green Dragon and OG
    Ashton Celine Q.

    Definitely a place to check out if you're looking for bold and unique flavors! I'm always on the hunt for good fried chicken and this place easily earned a top spot in my list. Their flavors aren't like anything I tried before and the crunch when I first took a bite of their wings was *chefs kiss* Service was great and food came out in a timely manner considering I ordered online and my food was ready by the time I got to their restaurant. Also can we talk about the real flower garnish?! Beautiful presentation! The owner/owners were so nice and humble when I received my food and that's another reason I will be coming back!

    I thing they call the Big one. The first burger on the menu.
    Brent K.

    Came for the chicken. But came back for the chicken burger LOL. The original chicken in the bun with pickles and Mac salad was out of this world! I took one bite and was going to eat it at home, gone in my stomach in 6 bites. I went the re again same thing! That Mac and garlic chicken and pickles , OMG Coming back next week

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    Nadine C.

    Hot new business in Kalihi, Honolulu, Hawaii... I looked on instagram and saw that Nona is only open on Sundays... When metered street parking is free! I rushed over so that I could try the chicken wings. The signs were being set up, and the table cloths were being laid down! Hee hee! I heard that sizzling sound of the deep fryer... mmm! There are many different flavors... Including asian flavors such as yuzu... I ordered the 12 piece box so that I could try 3 different flavors. I selected the following: 1. OG sauce - garlic soy sauce, topped with sesame seeds 2. Home sauce - oyster sauce with black sesame seeds 3. Yuzu Buttah - citrus with creamy butter, topped with Furikake My family loved all three flavors! However, OG sauce was more flavorful (garlicky) than Yuzu and Home sauces. Can't wait to try the other sauces! Thank you for making the OG sauce wings into a plate... to show how it looks! The Mac salad was a bit spicy, and the takuan was a colorful touch!

    Kochujung, yuzu butter, & og.
    Julie-ann O.

    This place is pretty solid for a fried chicken joint. After trying most of the flavors the yuzu butter is the standout. At least I was smart enough and bought more of that when I introduced Nona to my von lovers. I knew they'd agree with me but hard for checkout the new chick when you already get one von, plus who the heck likes change? The chili calamansi, kochujung, green dragon, and og are all good don't get me wrong, but the one I dream of days later is the yuzu. I been lucky that they are nearby and have been open on some Saturdays so that there's one less thing for me to cook. I just wish they had one of those pre pandemic communication devices I think it's called a cell phone and sisig stuff from an older menu then it'd be complete. ;)

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    Presleen E.

    I've been dying to try this place and I gotta say the flavors on them wings are incredible I ordered all six flavors. And the lumpia I loved the dynamite and calamansi because I love spicy. I would have wanted more rice but you no what we had a lot of food. It's made to order service there is great, there's seating if you choose to eat in. For me personally I was feeling the music vibe... check it out open on Sundays only 12-5

    Wings & mac salad
    Andrew T.

    Had to stop at Nona on my visit to the island after hearing good things about the place. Some of the best wings I have ever had. The service was very friendly and the ambiance was very lively! Anytime my friends visit the island, I make sure to refer them to this amazing grub spot. RichRaw is doing great things with the place, and I'll be sure to visit again

    Hawaiian bruh-bq & og
    Shelby M.

    People arent lying when they say these are the best wings EVER. My boyfriend doesnt like chicken wings & he even loved them! We ordered a combo plate with calamansi chilii (perfect spice, slight citrus, 8/10) & yuzu buttuh (10/10 my favorite) the meat falls off the bones & they are ALL FLATS!!! Idk if we just got lucky or if all of the wings are always flats but love that. The mac salad was really good (9/10) the kimchi was really good too. We also got a 9 piece box with hawaiian bbq (balance of sweet & tang (8/10) & og (balance of soy & sweet (9.5/10). Overall this place was soooo so good!! Must try! They have indoor seating & the woman that helped us was very nice, asked if we needed anything 3 times!

    15 piece meal.

    Absolutely loved Nona's! Hands down best wings on the island. If you're visiting the island make sure to program Nona's in your itinerary during your time on the island, if you don't you'll regret it. The wings were crispy, flavorful, and perfectly sauced--definitely the best I have ever had. The customer service was top-notch; friendly, fast, and welcoming from the moment I walked in. You can tell they really care about their food and their guests. Can't wait to come back! Five stars all the way.

    20 piece wings. You can choose up to 4 flavors. Front to back - Calamansi chili, Yuzu buttah, OG. All were delicious.

    Finally, a wing place that doesn't taste like every other wing place! Loved the Asian-fusion flavors, they did not disappoint. We had the OG, Yuzu Buttah and Calamansi Chili wings. Give them a try next time you're in the area

    SPV. Gochujang Honey, OG
    Jonah A.

    yo nona chicken is fire i got the og, spv, and gochujang honey and bruh... all 3 were hella good. og was crispy and classic, spv had that salty garlicky flavor that hit diff, and the gochujang honey was sweet but spicy in the best way. chicken stayed crunchy and juicy too. 10/10 recommend fr everybody working was cherreh, real good service.

    Yuku buttah..hawaiian brah bq.. sisiq lumpia...gochugang..

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    Lovely wings, great flavors,great service, nice low key chill wing spot, come get your flavor on at nona,you wont be disappointed

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    I love the food!!! It seems that everything is freshly made which makes it that much better. A real top tier restaurant.

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    Thanks for coming!

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    Best chicken on the island don't get it twisted. The sauce, the staff, and the vibe in this place is awesome go get some chicken

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    4.4(34 reviews)
    3.4 miKaka'ako
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    I quite like the new owners of this Korean fried chicken shop! Where Good Chicken once was is now E…read moreChicken, which is run by a sweet Korean couple. Be sure to call ahead, it usually takes ~30 min per order if you call. Takeout only. Service is very polite. Parking is tough because of the area but there are a few spots out front, would generally recommend calling ahead so parking is less stressful. Their menu was a little confusing to me so here is some explanation: K pop chicken- boneless chicken pieces K chicken wings- flats and drumettes (the two parts of a larger chicken wing) K chicken tenders- boneless tenders only K crispy chicken- full wings, thighs, and breast pieces They offer each of these items as a plate lunch too, with a smaller portion of chicken that comes with rice and salad. I personally like the K chicken wings for the variety and higher meat to skin ratio but my husband really likes the K chicken wings. The skin is shatteringly crispy and flavorful and the meat is juicy. Their honey shoyu sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and salty. You can also request the sauce on the side. I've also had the fried rice which was decent and generously portioned. We once had a complimentary house salad given to us which was unexpected kindness. Overall they do a great job serving up a delicious craveable food that keeps us coming back!

    DO NOT ORDER HERE. They are currently closed even though their Uber Eats and DoorDash accounts show…read morethat they're accepting orders. I heard that they're closed for summer break, but I also heard that they're close permanently. Regardless, if you place an order on an app, good luck getting that refund! It took me over an hour chatting with different Uber Eats customer service, escalating the issue, and I finally received the refund days later because I refused to let it go. The food itself was just okay, but my husband was a fan. I didn't think the fried chicken was anything remarkable. If you want decent Korean fried chicken, go the little spot inside Paloma food court.

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    My favorite cheat food! LOL! The Golden Fried Chicken Wings and Spicy Chicken Sandwich are my…read morefavorite. I split the sandwich in half with my dad and share the wings. It's a very satisfying meal and definitely a cheat meal for me - I don't eat it often. Service is always efficient whether you order over the phone or in-person. I really enjoy the chicken here it's always crispy on the outside and tender when you bite into it. They get a lot of orders for people just picking up so it's great to see this location stay busy. Interior is very clean and bright with KPOP or K-Dramas playing on the TVs. If you're waiting for your food I recommend just chilling and watching what's on the tv - at least that's what I do LOL!

    Not Recommended for Kids! This was our first time dining…read morehere with our four children (ages 3-10), and unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience. Because my kids can't handle spicy food, I asked for one dish to be made non-spicy so they could try it first. They loved it, so I ordered a second serving of the exact same dish for them. When the second order arrived, I could clearly see red chili flakes throughout the dish. As soon as my kids started eating, they complained that it was too spicy and couldn't finish it. I politely asked if the kitchen could remake the dish with no spice, explaining that it was for young children. Instead of trying to help, I was told the dish was made the same way as the first one and that it was the best they could do. There was no effort to find a solution or accommodate such a simple request. We ended up spending over $100 on a meal that our kids couldn't eat, and the lack of customer service made the experience even more disappointing. Sadly, we won't be returning and can't recommend this restaurant to families with young children. This version flows more naturally while emphasizing the inconsistency between the first and second dishes.

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    We planned a Valentine's staycation for the family in Waikiki and happened to stumble upon Good…read moreChicken inside STYX ASIA. When you're always on the hunt for great fried chicken, you can't really pass up a place literally called "Good Chicken" and they definitely lived up to the name! The establishment is cute and cozy with tables available for dine-in. As soon as we walked up, we were kindly greeted and a table was set up for us immediately. After getting settled into our hotel, we were starving, and everything on the menu looked incredible. We ended up ordering the Garlic Chili and the Honey Shoyu chicken. It was exactly what you want when you're craving KFC. The sauces were spot on, chicken had a perfect crunch in every bite and the meat was incredibly tender. To make our dinner feel like a complete, we also added a few other items to the table. We had the pork mandoo and loved that it was clearly homemade, you could really taste the difference. Those extra sides were the perfect finishing touch to the feast. To be honest, if it weren't for this staycation, we probably wouldn't have headed into this part of Waikiki, but I'm so glad we did. Next time we stay in the area, this will definitely be on our list of places to repeat. If you are in the Waikiki area and looking for delicious Korean Fried Chicken (and a Kama'aina discount!), look no further.

    I don't throw this word around loosely, but whoever the older man was that waited on my girlfriend…read moreand her son last night, who are both black is 100% RACIST. Nevermind the attitude he gave them before even being seated, let's talk about how he made them both pay before they could even order their food, something we noticed that he did not do to any other tables. Also, they were never given any water or any other kind of typical restaurant hospitality. Something every other table received. This place is a dump. Stay far away.

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    Kimchi seafood paejon ($23.95) pretty good

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    4.3(208 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Waited almost 20 minutes for my plate and chicken was not cooked through. I took it back to the…read morecounter and asked her to cook it a bit longer, and I was pointed to a sign that said something about "pinking in poultry" and assured that it was fine to eat, but based on the look of the chicken I was not comfortable eating it at all. I uploaded this picture into chat gpt with the business explanation of the pinking in poultry and according to AI, "Pinking" can happen in cooked poultry -- but what you're showing in the photo does not look like harmless pinking. Here's the difference in plain language: Harmless "pinking" (still fully cooked) * Happens from smoking, high heat, or certain proteins. * The meat is fully opaque, firm, and cooked through. * Only the outer edge or near the bone looks pinkish. What your picture shows * The meat looks translucent, soft, and raw, especially near the joint. * There are dark, bloodlike areas around the bone. * The texture looks undercooked, not just color-changed from chemical reactions. Even with pinking, cooked chicken never looks glossy or raw in the center the way yours does. I decided not to go back to the counter because there was a language barrier and I felt the woman wasn't listening to me in the first place anyway. Threw pretty much all the food away and left hungry and down $20.

    Vons chicken is a solid korean fried chicken location! I believe everything is done well. I would…read moresay the big con is the pricing - I believe the prices are quite inflated for the quantity. I believe they are a local spot which is nice! People are nice there and service is good. Each of the Vons chickens are really great in regards to cleanliness.

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    Bo's Kitchen is a mom-and-pop Cantonese restaurant with other Asian favorites like laksa,…read morejajangmyeon, and Japanese curry, to name a few. This is my first time trying their food, and I have a lot of positive thoughts regarding their dishes. Their beef brisket noodle was one of my all-time favorites compared to other locations, because they are generous with the amount of brisket they give you and they use egg noodles by default. Their soup was okay, but the braised and marinated meat was definitely the highlight of this dish. Overall, a great late night evening option in town for Cantonese comfort food, even among those coming from China; I think that speaks volumes about the authenticity of their food and quality. Highly recommend and would love to return to try their laksa in the future.

    I hadn't been here in three years. The first time here I did not like it at all. I decided to Uber…read moreEat it to my job. I got the wonton noodles with brisket. I'm not sure of the price, because Uber has different pricing from the establishment. This time around I really liked it. The broth was flavored and the wontons didn't have big chunks of pork in it. It was actually minced. The brisket was tasty and tender. If you don't know what to get from here, get this. The wonton noodles with brisket. I appreciate that they separated the broth from the noodles. Who wants to eat soggy noodles?

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    BWW Ala Moana center date visited Sunday 4/19/2026 Service…read morefrom Guin the waitress awesome,friendly took our order very professional No Service from Jade Bartender unprofessional very unfriendly seemed we were inconveniencing her asking to order drinks. also called my wife Honey which made my wife uncomfortable. Manager Kaius seemed like he is more worried about being friends with his staff than how they treat customers. I let him know that we had come in multiple times and sat next to the dart board and experience the same service from Jade. I normally never write reviews because Ive worked in the service industry so I know the ups and downs of finding good quality workers But I never experienced a more entitled person than Jade

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