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    Original Magoo's Pizza

    3.7 (284 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    ORIGINAL MAGOO'S PIZZA ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Maddy R.

    The 3/5 stars has nothing to do with the food because the food is delicious!!! I just did not like the ally way leading into the restaurant and the fact that they were out of the mac salad. Also, the direct tables. It seems like there are two entrances but from someone who has never been here, it can be confusing on how to get in here. We went through a dark alleyway to enter in. It was unclear if it was the actual entrance because the only indicator was a crumbled menu outside of the entrance. No overhead sign or other indicator. After going in, the tables were dirty so we cleaned them off. We ordered a medium pepperoni pizza and REALLY enjoyed the pizza!!! It was hot and fresh. I would 100% eat this again.

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    Peter C.

    Original Magoo's Pizza used to be on University Ave back in the days. It closed that location over 20 years ago and moved around a couple of times. Their current location is on Waialae Ave in Kaimuki. This location is a much bigger footprint than their location they had a couple of years ago. Service is excellent during my recent visit. The front of the house was run by Daniel (waiter, cashier, bartender, and busboy. Happy hour is daily with 50% off bottle wines till 6pm. The pizzas were good. The Magoo's combo is the way to go. Get the giant size if you're in a large group, it's perfect for sharing. Parking is street metered or paid hourly parking in the back.

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    Porsche S.

    My childhood is reminiscent of eating Magoos square pizza. Nice crispy crust and ooey gooey cheese. Leftovers were the best when you put it in the toaster oven. Back then they used to be in their yellow food truck. Today, Magoos can be found in the bustling Kaimuki area right on Waialae Avenue. Street parking in front or paid parking in back. We had takeout from her one day and got the veggie pizza and a pepperoni pizza. I was disappointed at the lack of flavor. Maybe that's the problem with food as a child. You have a thought in your head that it is utterly delicious. Then you grow up and realize it wasn't all it was cracked up to be. Maybe it was a miss on that day. I'll be back to give them another shot.

    Bill For Two, reasonable for dinner!
    Gerald P.

    After seeing Magoo's had opened up in Kaimuki after going there in high school in the 70' s & remembering the good times & delicious pizza. I left Hawaii & returned 43 years later. I had to see if the original combination pizza was the same as I remembered. It was loaded with pork sausage, pepperoni, olives, & we omitted the bell peppers. It was pretty much as I had remembered, nice & crusty, cooked perfectly! The zucchini was cut into bite size cubes & lightly battered & served with a single portion of ranch dressing. Corona & Modelo Especial bottles washed everything down. While everything was good, it lacked the ''Wow''factor I remembered !Colton served as bartender& server and he provided polite & excellent customer service. Appreciated the solo guitar player as he provided lively entertainment at dinner hour.Restrooms are clean & dining room well decorated .Made for a nice evening out at Magoo's.Drove from Kaneohe to get here, 30 minutes, so looking forward to returning when in the area!

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    Nadine C.

    Lunch in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawaii... Magoo's Pizza is an old-school name. It was popular in the past, disappeared, and returned! What is Original Magoo's Pizza? As I walked past the sign on Waialae Avenue, I decided to try it. I had parked at a metered street stall, even though the municipal parking lot is right behind the restaurant. I entered the cool, air-conditioned, nicely decorated, cozy space and was greeted immediately by an enthusiastic employee! He was very eager to serve and asked if I was doing takeout or dine-in... Good question. I was going to do takeout, but realized that pizza tastes best fresh and hot. He showed me to a seat at the bar and suggested that I get the Baby Pizza... ok! He asked if I wanted pepperoni... ok! Then I looked at the menu. The pizza arrived quickly. I was offered some water. I declined, but he brought some anyway - thank you! He also brought a plate, napkins, and utensils. The pizza crust was thin and crisp - like a cracker! The pepperoni was a bit spicy. The cheese was ok... I sprinkled some Parmesan cheese over the top. It was a filling meal! I'm glad I tried it and dined-in!

    Fried Chicken Wings - 12 piece
    Catherine P.

    Work lunch Wednesday was enjoyed at Magoo's Pizza in kaimuki. We had a large party and got there a little before 12 and had to wait because they don't open until 12. We ordered the chicken wings and got half dry and half wet in their buffalo blue cheese wet sauce. We ordered a couple of pizzas to share with the table one was their roasted garlic and chicken, pizza, which is my absolute favorite. However, if you don't like capers, then I would definitely say don't get this pizza because the capers bring that pop of salt in every bite, there were some amazing garlic pieces on the pizza. We also got the vegetarian pizza and combo pizza. Throughout our meal we were the only people in the restaurant until the very end. It is small, so our table of 10 took up the entire middle of the restaurant. But service was great, the food came out on time, and I will definitely be back to get more of the garlic chicken pizza.

    Magoo's Special Gourmet Pizza and Original Magoo's Cheese Pizza
    Nicole N.

    Haven't had Magoo's Pizza in years ever since they had their food truck down in Waikiki so when I heard they opened in Kaimuki I had to try it! We got the Magoo's Special Gourmet Pizza and Original Magoo's Cheese Pizza and it tasted exactly how it did when I had it years ago. I ordered the pizza online to go although there were plenty of seats to eat inside. Lots of parking in the back as well in the municipal parking lot and the worker's were very friendly. Overall I'm so glad they opened a shop close to home & will definitely be back!

    Famous combo pizza and original cheese pizza
    John N.

    I first tried Magoo's Pizza in Waikiki over 25 years ago. Was always awesome. Then enjoyed it when they were selling it out of the food truck at the 76 Station on King Street. Same great taste and people. Since that closed, I haven't had it. I saw that they opened up in Kaimuki but read that they had a few opening issues. Finally decided to go and try my favorite pizza. Ordered the combo and cheese pizzas. Happy to say same great taste and very generous with the toppings. The crust was super crunchy but not dry. Magoo's is the best Pizza period. Great food and employees. Will be back again

    Erica H.

    The charm here is this old timey feel with still keeping the interior renovated in a way that maintains the family legacy with new enough decor that doesn't blemish the history. The scene is great, the old sign, the bar, the Pac Man arcade game, the menus have funky font and printing. Food options for pizza, sandwichs/subs, a couple of salads, fried chicken wings, desserts, cocktails, beer, wine, soda, and juice. Parking in the lot in back with a direct entrance is very convenient! Casual, family friendly, or business lunch our, and it's open into the evening for dinner or date night, fun night out.

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    I love Magoos. The staff they have is always friendly and their pizza and chicken dinner are worth it! Weekends sometimes have live music!

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    One of my old time favorites. Magoo's pizza sauce has a very tangy taste and thin crust. Reminds me of when I was a teenager.

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    A woman there who might be the Mgr or owner isnt too friendly. But all the rest of the employees are!

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    E Chicken Ward

    E Chicken Ward

    4.5
    (33 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    I ordered the K-Crispy Chicken "Whole Pieces" and really got ripped off…read more Out of the 10 Piece box, only 3 pieces, 1 leg, 2 wings were complete pieces. They actually cut in half 5 pieces of the Chicken Backs and each 1/2 counted as a piece of overcooked chicken jerky! I also got a 1/3 of a breast section with bones and not even a 1/2 of a thigh. That totals my 10 pieces. More bones and excess crispy flour then consumable meat. NOBODY gives a Chicken back (or 1/2 a back)! Not Popeyes, not KFC or Zippy's who will remain my Favorite because I will only get ripped off the 1st time, never again. Additionally, they make you buy the sauce, the reason is due to no seasoning on the over floured bread...but it IS Crispy! The Chicken tenders were overcooked and REALLY Chewy around the edges. Just a LOT of breaded Crispy with no flavor, what "Chef" doesn't even use salt? Really, if you're going to risk testing this food, PAY for some sauce! I hope the Owner reads this and realizes that ripping people off by selling broken pieces that most Chef's throw away because they have so little meat on them, isn't going to keep him in business. The profit margin may be up while folks are trying it, spending their hard earn $$$'s, yet not coming back will be the ultimate demise of this business as many other have come and gone doing the exact same thing, not putting themselves in he patron's position. Ask yourself this: When was the last time you saw a bowl of whole chicken pieces and immediately grabbed one that was back bone chopped in half?

    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!

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    bb.q Chicken Kahala

    4.0
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    0.8 mi
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    I have tried a lot of Korean fried chicken places, and BBQ Chicken Kahala is still my number one…read more The chicken quality is truly outstanding. It is crispy, juicy, flavorful, and consistently cooked so well every time. That kind of quality is not easy to find. The boneless chicken in Secret Sauce is a must-try, but the real surprise is the Spicy Galbi Boneless. That is the hidden gem on the menu. It is unbelievably delicious and full of bold flavor while pleasantly spicy. Once you try it, you will understand why I keep coming back. Also, their french fries are a must-try menu. What really sets BBQ Chicken Kahala apart is that the food tastes premium and carefully made, not rushed or ordinary. In my view, this is the best Korean fried chicken I have had anywhere. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves great chicken (and fries).

    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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    Good Chicken Waikiki

    Good Chicken Waikiki

    4.2
    (78 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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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.

    We were looking for Korean fried chicken and this place didn't disappoint. We will definitely…read morereturn on our next trip to Waikiki. Food was served piping hot and had great flavor

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    Kimchi seafood paejon ($23.95) pretty good
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    Vons Chicken

    Vons Chicken

    4.3
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    2.5 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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    @Vons Chicken; 7/7/2024. Mahalo Nui Hubby David for picking up these Ono *Shoyu Fried Chicken*, So Full Now!! Ouch. LOL
    @Vons Chicken; 7/7/2024. Mahalo Nui Hubby David for picking up these Ono *Shoyu Fried Chicken*, So Full Now!! Ouch. LOL
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    Buffalo Wild Wings

    Buffalo Wild Wings

    2.2
    (417 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    I'm going to preface this by saying that usually the service is slightly slow here and my food is…read moreusually pretty good but not great, but the last time I went I had excellent service and excellent, hot, fresh and fast food, so maybe things are turning around? My favorite item is the Hatch green chile burger, which reminds me of when I used to live in the Southwest and green chile was everywhere. The Hatch green chile burger at Buffalo Wild Wings has some slight heat but nothing overwhelming. Sometimes the fries are only warm and not crisp, but my fries recently were actually crispy, well seasoned, and hot. Service was prompt and attentive without being overwhelming. My check was taken care of quickly. I got refills of my drink when requested. I would come back to this location again based on this visit. Hopefully things are on an upswing!

    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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    Empty tables piled high with filth the entire time we were there.
    Empty tables piled high with filth the entire time we were there.
    Chicken tenders and fries *9/8/23
    Chicken tenders and fries *9/8/23
    Fruit punch please *9/8/23

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    Fruit punch please *9/8/23

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