Nothing against Waikiki Chicken in Paradise, but I'm not going to lie - I had no idea the mini food…read moretruck park they're located in even existed, let alone had them on my list of bookmarks. However, after having to abandon our original dinner plans, we were no less intrigued after randomly stumbling across this place. While they may not have been our first choice for dinner, coming here was far more appealing than eating fast food or at the nearby IHOP! Although seeing so many folks at this mini food truck park may have been what caught our attention, it was the boxes of fried chicken on nearly every table that swayed us to try Waikiki Chicken in Paradise in particular. After skimming the menu, it wasn't hard to see why they were such a popular choice - everything on it sounded great. Granted, that's not overly difficult when there are only eight items to choose from, but tough to argue with the likes of fried chicken loco moco, fried chicken curry rice, fried chicken sandwiches, chicken & croffle, and fish & chips! Since we saw how big the portion were and didn't want anything too heavy (read: sadly, no loco moco or Japanese curry), we opted to split a FRIED CHICKEN RICE PLATE ($16.95) which came with a Fried Chicken Cutlet over White Rice with Mac Salad & Green Salad. Funny enough, despite already having a sense of how much food they give, I was still surprised by the generous portion size. As for how it all tasted, this was great. The breading on the chicken reminded me of Popeye's (though, without the spice), the batter was crispy, and the chicken itself was rather moist. As for the sides, the mac salad was pretty good, but the salad was a little heavy on dressing. If there was one thing I could change about our order, I think I'd want to see how it would taste with a sauce or glaze. At the very least, I'd definitely go with a different dipping sauce, like their Pineapple Ginger, Lilikoi Mayo, or Guava BBQ, as the Honey Mustard we went with tasted a bit generic. Of course, we could've solved both problems if we had gone with the Fried Chicken Loco Moco or Fried Chicken Curry Rice instead! I guess I'll just have to wait until the next time I'm in Waikiki!

We got the Fried Chicken Meal and it was pretty solid! the chicken was so crispy and wasn't dry at…read moreall! fries were great and the mac salad was solid. the service was good, they were super nice and patient. this place is tucked in with a couple other food trucks/stalls and it's in such a cute area! there's seats and tables outside and it feels lively especially at night! definitely a place to check out if you're craving a somewhat filling meal!

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.

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?

Good Chicken Waikiki serves freshly made food, and the quality shows. Their sauces and seasoning…read moreare excellent, and the price is fair, especially for Waikiki, where you usually pay a premium for a lot less. The chicken mayo plate is great, and their other chicken, kimbap, and mandoo are good too. If you're in the area and want a solid, freshly made meal without the Waikiki markup, I recommend this spot.

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.

Chicken is awesome. Waikiki prices are expected and waited over 20 mins, but it was worth it…read more Pre-ordering next time.

The staff is always friendly and polite. Mobile order or takeout in general is pretty quick from…read more20-30m. Sometimes they have bowl deals which I think is such a steal and so filling. I personally favor boneless more but their wings are so meaty and juicy. Would recommend for a quick meal or to bring for a potluck!

Too expensive and tasteless. Then all of a sudden, they…read morehike up the price. When I order sweet potato pizza but look like potato pizza.

K pop Chicken and Holf and Half chicken very good. I…read morewent to the E chicken in Waikiki and had the chicken Ken kansu. It was delicious. The chicken was moist and tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. BEST I'VE HAD. BIG PORTION TOO.

Never ate a this chain before, but it was so good I am glad I tried it. Got the chicken fingers…read more combo. The chicken was a delicious, moist white meet. They gave you a toasted butter roll which they provided a delicious dipping sauce. The fries were very good. The food was so fresh it was hard to hold the chicken because it was so hot.

I had the best experience ever in the food industry because of the worker behinds the register jove…read morekaye. he was very polite and cute. His compliments were very nice and charming. Also the service was very fast they took my order and not even a minute later it was in my hands. Very clean the whole atmosphere was very nice with interesting and unique taste of music

My favorite spot for chicken, ribs and salads is here at Koala Moa…read more When I am near by the area I like to make a stop to grab chicken, ribs plates for lunch or dinner. Koala Moa is located in Kalihi now, I remember they use to be on Nimitz when I visited Koala for the very first time, I remember seeing the chicken being cooked when I pass Nimitz, they cook the chix right next to the shop. They do sell out, depending how busy they get- best to call in to reserve, happen to me few times when they ran out of chicken, guess me going late in the afternoon is not a good idea. You can get the chicken, ribs, in a mini, combo, jumbo, or regular plate or as a side, either way you choose it all comes out the same. Depends on what type and amount of proteins you like. The sides are corn, salad, white or brown rice, and mac salads. Other ban chan available for purchase. The best value is the double combo plate, which comes with 1/2 chicken, 1 lb ribs and 5 sides for 35.99. - just cook your own pot of rice and get all sides of mac salad and salad. My favorite are the chicken and ribs combo, I must request to get the well done chicken ( burnt) note, * the chicken comes in whole, you have to request to chop up to pieces for $1. The chicken is hot, fresh, moist and has the right flavor and smoke. The ribs are my favorite, its tender and love the lemongrass flavor ( I just need a good fish sauce & cucumber salad when I eat this ribs) The salads are my favorites too, I love the dressing! Very tasty! When I am nearby Kalihi and want Huli Huli rotisserie style chicken this is a must stop for me and the lemon grass ribs will be a bonus. hehe. Koala Moa has been in the chicken, fundraising business for 30+ years, they do catering too.

Came here only because nothing else was open during the hurricane. The pictures on Yelp looked…read moregood so why not? We got 2 large plates of the half chicken with rice, mac salad, and corn, plus 2 extra sides of the pickled bitter melon and kim chee. Chicken was just okay. For me it was lacking some flavor and wasn't cleaned well. The chicken smell was a little overwhelming, even with the bitter melon and kim chee to mask it. I don't think I'll be back.

We're back at this place for the second time! We're craving authentic Korean food, and this place…read moreis highly recommended in the Waikiki area for it. The auntie who served us, was so kind and accommodating - went above and beyond. She even gave my daughter free drinks and a toy. She kept asking if we needed anything or if we were okay, and even offered to take a picture of us where BTS used to sit when they visited the place. It was such a lovely gesture! We'll definitely be returning to this place again.

First off... the food was amazing! Unfortunately, the service was a completely different story. Our…read moreserver, along with another server, provided very poor service throughout our visit. After dropping off our food, no one checked on us even once. We placed our empty cups at the edge of the table hoping for refills, but they repeatedly walked by, made eye contact--even when I raised my hand--and still kept walking. To make matters worse, when it was time to pay, I stood at the counter for at least 10 minutes waiting to settle my check while the staff continued doing other tasks around me without acknowledging me. It was frustrating because the food was genuinely great, but the lack of attention and customer service really took away from the overall experience.

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.

This little gem is in the heart of Waikiki. Honestly I just randomly stumbled upon it, and thought…read moreto myself why not? I love trying new things so let's go ahead and give it a try. I know what you're thinking, grilled cheese ? Seriously ? Out of the food in Hawaii this is one thing you choose to try for dinner ? And I would say yes every time. This grilled cheese has a special place in my food palette. I have not found another grilled cheese anywhere else in all the places I have been at that replicates this delicious flavor and taste. It was so good that I end up coming back for 4 days straight my stay in Hawaii ! I had the following below: *PATTY - 5/5 - It is the best grilled cheese I have ever had in my life ! It has a nice tasty beef patty, 4 cheeses (Cheddar, Mozzarella, Provolone, American) Caramelized onions, Bacon and Aioli sauce ! It was boasting with flavor ! Bread was soft, cheeses were boasting with flavor, aioli sauce was amazing. I really wish i paired this with their tomato dip ! I can only imagine how much this would've complimented the grilled cheese. The service was exceptional ! The establishment is a small so be sure to eat this on the go or they have small tables set up if you'd like to eat there !

This place was amazing! I've never had a better grilled cheese sandwich. We ordered the Aloha…read moresandwich and a classic grilled cheese with jalapeños and onions, and both were absolutely delicious. The sandwiches came out quickly, were perfectly toasted, and had so much gooey, melted cheese. All of the toppings worked really well together and made every bite flavorful. Another big plus is that this was one of the few places open late at night, which made it a great option after a long day. The only downside was that it was a little difficult to find an open table since there's limited seating. Other than that, I'd definitely come back and highly recommend it!