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    Ray's Kiawe Broiled Chicken

    4.6 (42 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    Menu 09/03/26

    This is a cash only lunch wagon, here is their most updated menu as of 09/03/26. They are open Tuesdays and Thursdays at their Wahiawa location.

    Chicken roasting
    Don B.

    First time at this location in Wahiawa and loved the convenience of simply parking, ordering and you are on your way with a delicious meal. Huli Huli Chicken is the star of the show, slow roasted over mesquite. The chicken is marinated in some secret blend making it juicy and flavorful. I recommend getting the sauce to kick it up a notch with its salt and sweetness to pair with the chicken. Service was quick and order was chopped up and ready to go. Ray's Kiawe is always a must on every time I am back in the islands. Highly recommended for a distinct taste and flavor.

    Yuji S.

    ハレイワと違ったロケーションになります。 土日でなく平日に行けるのがいいです。 空き駐車場を間借りしたような運営かと思います。 味は、本家と同じ(当然かな)でとてもおいしいです。ノース行く途中ですので、寄りやすいかと思います。

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    Ceasar

    Amazing chicken they have great prices, they post in different locations in different days just google the days if u want some good chicken delicious.

    Plate Lunch, FAKAMEAN no joke!
    Gerald L.

    FAKAMEAN!!! Came here on my break with a hungry belly. This hit the spot big time! The pineapple cole slaw and sauce for the chicken was soooo ONO! Thank you aunty for answering my questions

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    Mark N.

    An island favorite, broiled chicken by Ray's is a great place for local style chicken. Chicken grilled on kiawe (Hawaiian wood, similar to hickory, burns hot, imparts great flavor) slavor with a healthy dose of local style seasoning. Order the whole chicken plate - it will end up chopped up, just perfect for the family! In addition to the chicken, the seasoning is available for sale - highly recommended to get some. It will be a great addition to your collection of spices when grilling chicken as it's very flavorful and tasty. Open only on the weekends, Ray's is in the open gravel parking lot next to Malama Grocery. Check it out, it's a culinary experience, you will not be disappointed and purchase a few bags of the seasoning to take home.

    One whole huli huli chicken.
    Khanh D.

    Super friendly folks selling moist delicious huli huli chicken. Stopped here on the way home from the North Shore. A whole chicken was $17 and my daughters say it was the best chicken they've had. The chicken was flavored well and every piece was moist. 10/10, would recommend. Check them out!

    Lunch plate
    Stacy L.

    The best chicken in Hawaii! I always make a point to come back to this food truck and recommend it to all my friends and family. The prices are reasonable, and the chicken is packed with flavor. Their pineapple coleslaw is incredibly juicy and delicious! The chicken is perfectly seasoned, and adding a bit of their shoyu sauce to the rice is just chef's kiss! You'll need to text in your order, but the service is great. Always love supporting a local business!

    1/2 Chicken + Coleslaw + Sauce =
    Amy A.

    Every time I get chicken it's always so quick and efficient. Ramona and Dino are always so friendly and work great when there is a line. You can also text your order and if you need it by a specific time, they will have it ready for you. I go here at least twice a week. Thankfully they have the Haleiwa location on weekends when I don't make it through the week

    Half chicken
    Dru Z.

    Portions of the chicken are a bit smaller since I lasted tried them a few years back in Haleiwa, but nonetheless it satisfied my huli huli chicken cravings on this recent trip. Half a chicken for $8.75.

    Whole chicken! So delicious
    Craig Y.

    Wow! Possibly the best broiled chicken ever. Seriously. I think my wife planned our trip to Hawaii just to go here. So delicious. If you want flavorful, juicy, tasty chicken with crispy skin you have to come here. FOOD: Chicken. They serve other stuff like char siu but really you are here for the chicken. And they often sell out so come early. It is just so delicious I can't give it a good description. Rice and pineapple slaw were okay but who cares when you have chicken this good! SERVICE: Good but not great on friendliness. Definitely helpful. Portion sizes though were great COST: Well worth it. A whole chicken for $15! Plate lunch for $13 which is half a chicken plus sides. I would order a whole chicken and just make your own rice.

    Their Full menu and Updated address at the Wahiawa location (Old Dots store). Given to me by the friendly Aunty today!
    Jenn R.

    Best Huli huli type chicken and pineapple coleslaw ever! Goes well together and it is something I crave for from time to time, that I'd make the drive out here from town just to pick some up for myself and the family! Definitely a good food establishment to represent Hawaii. Don't think you could get chicken like this elsewhere. The service I received from Aunty, at this location today was nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

    Whole chicken cut!
    Kristin C.

    Huli Huli Chicken right here in Wahiawa! How can you pass by the smell of this place and not be tempted to buy some of the chicken on your way home! After buying the plate lunch from the Haliewa location (opened on weekends only at Haliewa), I had to stop by the Wahiawa location for my weekday cravings. Bought a whole chicken cut up for dinner. Smell so good, it was difficult having it in the car with me and not want to grab a piece. Service was fast and hot, the chicken was cut up as I ordered. When I got home, opened the container, there was a lot of drippings you know already it's going to be juicy! Only wish the skin was a bit rendered, but the chicken pieces are tender and flavorful. Wahiawa super fortunate! Let's keep this place busy with service to keep them in operation!

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    Best kiawe chicken and my go to place, tried other but Ray's so far is my #1 Onolicious rotisserie chicken

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    Wahiawa location change: Now at 130 Plum, off California. Look for the flatbed BBQ trailer. Good plate lunch.

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    Best Hulu-huli chicken , the coleslaw mean too .. wish they was there more than Tuesday and Thursday Wahiawa

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    The food was Ono as per usual, service was fast and friendly!! I suggest Mama's Special Sauce Definitely a go-to!!!

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    Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm!!! Best Chicken on island and killer bags of smoked pork!

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    The chicken is very good. Service is fast and friendly. It's outside, but with the Hawaiin weather the ambiance is always great.

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    Huli Huli Chicken is the star of the show, slow roasted over mesquite.

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