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    Zippy's Kalihi

    3.1 (206 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    ZIPPY'S KALIHI ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Fried Chicken (1 Piece)
    Ryan S.

    Whenever I land on Oahu or am heading back toward the airport, I always find myself happy to see Zippy's Kalihi nearby. The location is super convenient to both the airport and Waikiki, which makes it an easy stop whether I'm arriving hungry or trying to squeeze in one last local meal before a flight. The restaurant itself is spacious with plenty of parking, so it never feels overly stressful to get in and out. Service has consistently been quick and friendly during my visits, and the food always delivers those comforting island flavors that somehow hit exactly right every time. It's one of those dependable Hawaii staples that immediately makes me feel like I'm back on the islands.

    Elika Z.

    We had the chicken trio platter and the Loco moco and we really enjoyed the korean fried chicken the best and the Loco moco. Small, kind of very old diner vibe of the place. Good for late night grub, affordable as well. Staff is very welcoming and even explains what the set menu includes. Fast service and good and affordable food! Really recommend the korean fried chicken and the Loco moco. They have a vast menu -- and would love to try other popular things like their chili.

    Chicken katsu curry
    Jarod H.

    Can't go wrong with the fried chicken at Zippy's! The overall food is so awesome! Always love my zip pac (now the deluxe). The fried chicken is so tasty and nostalgic. Hard to explain, just have to try it! Service is always great. Quick and fast. Ambiance is comfortable, like an old time take out restaurant and always feel welcomed in.

    Nu H.

    Was my first time here, as this place was recommended to try. Zippys appears to be a fast food chain restaurant with many options from American, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Hawaiian cuisine. Theres also pastries. This location was kinda run down and warm inside, probably because of the humidity. Anywho our group was able to get seatings. You'll have to order before sitting. The service was OK. They didn't get one of orders so we had to reorder again. I ordered the loco moco which was ok, wasn't flavorful and didn't hit the spot. The oxtail soup was $29 and was mediocre. The beef curry didnt have flavor and the macaroni was not great either. I ate a third of my portion only. We also had the shoyu pork which is braised pork belly. I forgot to take a picture of this dish but it was my favorite out of what we ordered as the pork belly was tender with right balance of flavors. Just know that the dishes didn't come with meal options so you'll have to order drinks separately. Will probably try other zippys locations as i do wanna try other food options.

    Jessica Y.

    The restaurant has parking in the back. Pretty small but I found parking. I tried the spam masubi and furikake salmon katzu salad. The salmon wasn't bad but I kinda wished it was grilled. If you like fried fish tho this was nicely crisp on the outside and didn't leave a bad oily taste. Plenty of seating indoors. Staff are pleasant. They have a restroom outside and you need to get the key from them but it was a tad dirty.

    Bay M.

    First stop straight from the airport. Nothing like good old Zippy's to satiate you after a long travel day. This specific one is in Kalihi - away from the hustle & bustle of the more touristy locations. They do not have the dine in restaurant side, but you can order from the counter and sit wherever you please. Small bakery selection of cakes & donuts as well. Korean fried chicken is my favorite here. The plate comes with chicken, mac salad, & rice - option to get a mini size too. Their chili fries, loco moco, musubi, & saimin are delicious. The best bang for your buck are the mixed plates - all the favorites in one plate for $16, easily shared between two. Huge menu, it's difficult to narrow it down especially when you want to try it all. Check out their daily specials for some deals. We love the food here. Excellent customer service. Affordable & delicious meals. ...but why is the oxtail soup $30 for an order? Wanted to try but that's quite expensive for a diner entree, maybe next time.

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    Angel H.

    It was my first time stepping foot in this location. It's one of their smaller restaurants. It doesn't have a dine in restaurant section. It just has the take out counter side. I was surprised that the inside was very bright and clean. They also have a Napoleon's Bakery. We always seem to be getting the Mochizadas. A lot of their locations sell out by dinner time. We were driving by and decided to see if they had any left. They did have it. We placed our order and were out of there in a minute. Their Mochizadas are so addicting. They're chewy with a sugary coating on the outside. If you haven't tried it, you need to go and try one.

    Zippy's version of da Snow Puffie!
    Fran C.

    One thing is for sure, whenever you step into a Zippy's restaurant, no matter which location you go to, I can pretty much guarantee you'll get consistent "local style" comfort grindages! My latest adventures to Zippy's were in Kalihi, as I took my coworker here. I swar, my coworker is Zippy's "numba #1" FAN, and I would be surprised if there was a picture of him if there ever was a "Zippy's hall of fame", for loyal customers! Lol! The Kalihi location of Zippy's is an enclosed take out joint. No table service, you order your food at the ordering counter, when your food is ready, they will call your number. You pick up your food order at the counter, then you look for a place to sit & eat within the restaurant (if you want to eat it right away). I have a lot of favorites at Zippy's, but what really stands out for me is the - Zip Pack, Surf Pack, Chili (regular or vegetarian), Turkey Neck Soup, Oxtail Soup, & da Frrrrrrried Chicken! For dessert, it's the Apple Napples, & of course da Strawberry Cream Cheese Square! Yum!!! Over the years, Zippy's food has gone up quite a bit, but like most eateries, I guess raising prices is needed in order to survive. This takeout location is clean, and free parking is available in the back of the restaurant. Support local, and ya can't go wrong with local style comfort food!

    spacious interior
    Cody Z.

    CODY visited the Mokauea Street location in Kalihi CODY ordered the Zip Pac CODY food was tasty and ample CODY counter team were friendly and speedy CODY dining area was clean and spacious CODY will return to order more food

    No meat. Worst laulau ever. Forgot my kalua pig too. Pigs brah. Don't trust these guys
    Naholowaa G.

    Don't go to this one. They suck. I ordered Hawaiian plate and they just gave me laulau and the 2 laulau had 1 tiny piece of meat and the rest fat. PISSED OFF. What a scam in Kalihi. Worst zippys

    Large Saimin
    Sharlene H.

    Super excited to try this place! I've never been to Hawaii but I've heard the rave of Zippy's. This was the first place we went to after we landed. We were starving! I ordered the Saimin which was $12.90 and the Loco Moco for $16.45 to share with my daughter. The portion was average but a bit small for the price but heyyy it's Zippy's! So it should be worth it! No, No, No...I was a bit disappointed. The food was OK but not anything special so it was a waste of money. Even trying other places after this Zippy's, there are other places cheaper and tastier than this. The customer service was good and the food is mediocre. This is definitely like a McDonald's version of Hawaiian food with the price of a restaurant.

    Amber K.

    The chicken was super juicy and crispy. They fried it fresh so it was hot too. The chili could've used more ground meat in my opinion but everything was really good. I didn't really like the mochizada I'm not sure if it's because it wasn't fresh but when I bit into it it was super dense and not at all what I was expecting. I liked the warmed up apple knapple better.

    Looks like an ube Napple
    Bobby S.

    *Update*. I really thought Zippy's was gonna make it right. Marites Carillo the manager contacted me and ask for my mailing address cause she wanted to send me a coupon. I really didn't want a coupon but if you are gonna offer it and ask for my address at least follow through and send it. 4 months later and nothing.

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    Average. Typical Zippys restaurant. Dine in or to go orders. No table service or servers. If you're hungry, Next Stop Zippys

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    Side Street Inn - Our Poke Combo (Fresh Ahi Poke & Spicy Kajiki Poke) paired with Side Street's Rogue Beer!

    Side Street Inn

    4.1(2.5k reviews)
    5.5 miKaimuki
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    OMG! This was a dining experience! So, the restaurant was closing so my friend said we should eat…read morethere! I didn't know that the servings were group sized!! I found so many things that looked great on the menu, to include fried gizzards, boneless Kal Bi ribs, fully loaded fried rice, Mac salad and other stuff I can't recall! So the TWO of us ordered way too much! We tried to eat as much as we could and ended up taking the rest home! Everything we ordered was delicious, so we knew we were going to eat good leftovers! The restaurant was a great place to go with a group to eat and watch sports! Our Waitress (I have to remember to get names) was a track star, she was running to and from several tables of groups to deliver food! I will go again if they reopen!

    If you're visiting Hawaii with a big group, 100% recommend taking them here…read more We initially were a party of 16, and showed up without a reservation at 6pm on a Saturday. The staff was super nice about it and was able to accommodate us, with only a small request that we be out by 8pm since there was another big party with a reservation coming in. Absolutely reasonable. They sat us right away at three large tables, which gave us plenty of space for food and didn't force us to sit super close together. Menus, waters, plates, napkins, and forks were all brought out immediately, and our waiter was quick to take our order. We started with the prix fixe menu for 8-10 guests and were going to add other items à la carte, but a handful of our group accidentally went to the other Side Street location (make sure your group is all on the same page), so what we ordered ended up being more than enough. We left stuffed and with 5 boxes of food still. Edamame was nice and steamy, and large enough to easily pop the beans out with your mouth. Wish there was a bit more salt though. The farmer's salad had everything going on from citrusy to salty to crispy. Avocado had a little bit of oxidation but the capers, dressing and potato curls provided plenty of reasons to overlook it. The fried rice came in a hefty portion, with sizable pieces of bacon and sausage. The chicken I didn't realize was boneless based on the shape of the deep fry, but it was nice to freely bite into it without worrying about hitting anything with my teeth. Probably a bit too much on fried bits but still good. Pork chops had a better meat to crisp ratio in my opinion, as well as juiciness. They even came with ketchup on the side, which I love as a pairing but don't see much of at restaurants. My favorite meat item was definitely the sizzling boneless kalbi. The presentation on the sizzling plate with a side of kimchi was spectacular, and the meat was full of flavor. We also ordered yakisoba, which wasn't part of the prix fixe. Tasted good but nothing past standard expectations. We let the waiter know we had a 30th birthday at the table, and they brought a couple scoops of vanilla ice cream with a candle, and did a decent job getting the whole room to participate in the singing. It could also be the type of crowd this place attracts, since it seemed that everyone was so friendly and approachable. Thanks to the quick and consistent service, we were out in a little over an hour with no complaints.

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    Sweet Corner Cafe - Fried rice

    Sweet Corner Cafe

    4.9(274 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    For about a year, I have consistently patronized the Sweet Corner Cafe but haven't submitted a…read morereview yet Here is my review. The roasted chicken - requires 20 minutes to prepare - gyoza (chicken or beef) and the orange chicken are deliciously delectable, and are my favorites. The fried noodles (no bacon is available) are the perfect accompaniment to the aforementioned entrees. Rice is also available. Chelsea is extraordinary at providing consistent superior customer service. She never fails to greet customers promptly and kindly. Chelsea wears many hats as the greeter, server, barista and overall front of house manager. It can be extremely busy, but Chelsea hustles and does her absolute best. So bring your appetite and a dose of patience. Online ordering is a great option. On your initial visit it may be difficult to find, but the discovery is well worth the hunt. It can be daunting to find the entrance, walk through a corridor and netting. But don't be deterred nor frustrated. I highly recommend trying the Sweet Corner Cafe. Say hello to Chelsea for me.

    Sweet Corner Café in Oahu was absolutely incredible. We ordered all gluten free items, and…read moreeverything was perfect. The orange chicken was crispy, flavorful, and coated in the perfect sauce. The coconut shrimp was amazing, and the tempura chicken was so good that you would never guess it was gluten free. We also had the pineapple sausage, gluten free fried rice, and locally sourced organic eggs, and every single item was fresh, delicious, and thoughtfully prepared. Chelsea, our waitress, was on top of everything from start to finish. She was funny, kind, and very educational when explaining the food items and their preparation processes. After running a half marathon today, I was exhausted, and Chelsea genuinely lifted my spirits. It is rare to find gluten free food this good, especially fried items with such great texture and flavor. Sweet Corner Café exceeded every expectation. This place is a must visit in Oahu, whether you eat gluten free or not. Sweet Corner Café in Oahu was absolutely incredible. We ordered all gluten free items, and everything was perfect. The orange chicken was crispy, flavorful, and coated in the perfect sauce. The coconut shrimp was amazing, and the tempura chicken was so good that you would never guess it was gluten free. We also had the pineapple sausage, gluten free fried rice, and locally sourced organic eggs, and every single item was fresh, delicious, and thoughtfully prepared. Chelsea, our waitress, was on top of everything from start to finish. She was funny, kind, and very educational when explaining the food items and their preparation processes. After running a half marathon today, I was exhausted, and Chelsea genuinely lifted my spirits. It is rare to find gluten free food this good, especially fried items with such great texture and flavor. Sweet Corner Café exceeded every expectation. This place is a must visit in Oahu, whether you eat gluten free or not.

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    Da Bald Guy - Caca Furikake-Crusted Salmon

    Da Bald Guy

    4.6(743 reviews)
    24.3 mi
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    I'm so grateful he does pop ups in town because venturing out to Kahuku takes a bit of planning. So…read morefar my favorites would have to be hands down the Ribeye and Shrimp plates. The ribeye is super tender and both plates have so much flavor packed into it! I tried the Braised Boneless Kalbi and it is good and super soft! But the flavor isn't my cup of tea; I prefer my kalbi to be LA kalbi style so just something to keep in mind if that's what you were expecting Each plate can easily be shared between two people which gives you more room to try other items hehe I highly recommend coming super early for his pop ups because the lines gets ridiculously long. He is always our first stop of the list because you just can't risk certain items running out! (Trust me, I had this happen to me the first time and I was a very sad camper with what was left)

    Da Bald Guy was at the Moili'ili Summerfest, this review is based on that experience…read more And HO my wife and I got two plates, one Pan-fried Poke and one Cajun Garlic Shrimp, and both were moono'ono. Both extremely solid 9/10. If you like poke, you'll probably like it pan-fried. The spicy ahi flavor is familiar, but the change in cook method adds a different dimension. If you like shrimp, and can handle a smidge of spice, you'll probably like the Cajun version. However, the limiting factor could be location. If you're in the area, or see them at an event, try go fa sho!

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    Kapiolani Coffee Shop - Oxtail soup; regular

    Kapiolani Coffee Shop

    3.7(491 reviews)
    6.0 mi
    $$

    Saturday May 9, 2026 first time, coming here. Plenty food…read moreplaces here. Not enough parking. Lol. I found parking after a while driving and waiting a while. 2 people in front us of in line to go in. We had to wait a little while. Not a very long wait. We went inside and we sat down. Ambiance is casual and comfortable inside here. We ordered right away. Service is friendly and fast. The food came out shortly after. It looked good. We ate and then we left right away. As other people were waiting outside. We paid and we left to go outside. There was a very long line of people waiting to go in. Plus, it was the day before Mother's Day. Or it's always busy like that. We will be back to try the Famous Oxtail Soup. Which we should've tried this first time here. We will be back another time. Support local businesses.

    Service was quick. We were given our menus and got to order quickly, water came out quickly, food…read morecame out relatively fast. Ambiance, well It's your typical old school coffee shop with their traditional menu items that they've served for years, nothing special about the place except the food. No frills. Hubby ordered one of the daily specials: pot roast. It's pretty good, tender, gravy is tasty, mac salad is decent, and if it's Saturday he always gets it. Very home style. Serving size is good. I got the mini oxtail soup, no green onions. Came with plenty of cilantro, four pieces of ox tail (one large, two medium, one small), pretty good for a mini, and a few peanuts. Oxtail pieces were almost fall off the bone but not quite. Flavor of the meat and broth was delicious. They have a container of ginger shoyu sauce on the table, but I'd you want only ginger you need to ask, which they bring quickly, but don't ask if you want it so if the server is busy you need to wait. They have three sizes - mini, regular, XL. XL comes with 4 scoops rice. The others come with 2. You can order extra broth for $2, and other options such as Saimin Ixtail, but I forgot what they all were. One thing I especially like about Kapiolani's oxtail soup is the ginger is grated, not minced like some other establishments. I enjoy oxtail soup at several places but this is my go to because of taste, grated ginger, different sizes based on my preference for the day, and it's in Aiea and conveniently located for me.

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    Jolene's By The Bay - Kaneohe - Pastrami Salad..pastrami so soft and tender.

    Jolene's By The Bay - Kaneohe

    4.0(220 reviews)
    7.7 mi
    $$

    Jolene's has been a really great place to relax and eat after a hot day of golf. They recently…read moreupdated the menu to offer several new items that I've been trying, and they're all winners. I especially love the sweet potato waffle fries, that are now offered on the HH menu. The candied pork belly and fish and chips are two of my new favorites. They also just added a new item, Sweet and sour spare ribs, much like what you'd get at your favorite Chinese restaurant. I ordered it as a take-out, and it was provided in two separate containers; one with the rice and pickled veggies and the other holding the spare ribs with a ton of sauce. There actually was too much sauce, and I suggested that they reduce the amount so it doesn't overwhelm the overall dish. The flavor is really good, and what you'd expect of you crave that sweet, tangy flavor. Another new favorite for my list.

    Jolene's is peak indulgent comfort food. The entire menu is filled with crave-able meals that reads…read morelike a textbook of delicious culinary creations: different types of loco moco, variations of fries, brisket, burgers, melts, I could go on. Everything is so rich and delicious. Why aren't more people thinking to put chowder on top of waffle fries? This particular location is right next to the Bayview golf course and driving range. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, and a lot of people are there with their clubs before or after golfing. It's a very relaxed environment. You can order on a QR code menu or with a server, and the food comes out pretty quick. Plenty of parking available in the parking lot.

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    Zippy's Kalihi - diners - Updated June 2026

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