Strapped for cash and in need of a seriously hearty bowl of sustenance? Look no further than Zippy's local favorite for almost 50 years. Believe it or not, this classic plate lunch joint offers one of the best values for a satisfying vegan meal on the island. Their Vegetarian Chili happens to be vegan, and you can order it with brown rice for around $10. In Hawaiian currency, this makes the dish practically free, as I figure it. Warm and comforting, you'll want to hit up the bottle of Tabasco sauce generously provided on each table if you're seeking anything resembling spice, but the baseline stew is thereby agreeable to all palates. Shake things up by getting your chili over fries or spaghetti instead, and ask for chopped onions on top if that's your thing. House-made tofu burgers are also available, although bear in mind that everything is cooked on the same grill. There are nearly two dozen Zippy's locations throughout Hawaii, so it's an excellent fallback option in times of need. read more

I pulled up for the April special and wow--it was seriously fire. Portions were solid too, I had enough left for round two later. Shoutout to the chef--you could tell they were in a great mood. Everything just hit different and you could really taste the care in it. Only thing, I was lowkey sad they didn't have the pineapple cake--that one is hella good and I was definitely looking forward to it. Came through on April 11, 2026 after a long day, and this meal really did what it needed to do. Had me feeling right. Honestly, I'd love to know the name of the chef who was working today because I might only start pulling up when they're there. read more

I've made it my personal mission to find the best loco moco on the island, so of course I had to stop by Zippy's to see how it stacks up. Honestly? It did not disappoint. When I think of what a classic loco moco should taste like, this is exactly what comes to mind. The rice was warm and fluffy, soaking up every bit of rich, savory brown gravy. The hamburger patty was well-seasoned and juicy, with that comforting, homestyle flavor that makes the dish so iconic. And the egg -- perfectly cooked -- added that creamy richness when the yolk broke and blended into everything. There's something nostalgic and deeply satisfying about their version. It's not trying to be elevated or reinvented -- it just delivers that traditional, hearty, local comfort food experience. If you're on your own hunt for the best loco moco, this one absolutely deserves a spot on your list. read more

Had a lot of people recommend zippy's. Nice parking lot. Plenty of parking. We waited about 6 mins to be seated. Our food came out pretty quickly after ordering. We got the Korean fried chicken and the Korean fried chicken w chili platter. I got mac salad on mine and my friend got corn on hers. Overall, this was so good and such a big portion. Had to take leftovers to go of course. Definitely recommend checking this place out. read more

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Don't order any stew weather it's Hawaiian stew, beef stew, or beef curry there will only be 3 little and I mean very little like pebble size bite size of beef. The second time I had to go in and order through the Manger asking for beef stew not vegetable stew. So very disappointing. read more

We heard Zippy's was like a Hawaiian fast food joint, and we were indeed looking for some fast food at the time. We found parking easily and went inside to order. There was plenty of seating opened. We decided on some kids meals and the surf pac deluxe plate. Food came out fairly quickly. The kids loved the spaghetti and burger. The chicken and chili were our favorites from the plate. Hawaiian chili and rice is a must, you're missing out if you don't try it. And the fried chicken was really juicy. Service was pretty good. The restaurant itself was pretty clean. There was also a bakery section but we didn't get a chance to try things. The kids meal came with a token to use on their toy machine, which the kids loved. read more

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Zippy's is Hawaii's version of fast-food, so we were curious and wanted to try! We ordered the deluxe plate and the mini deluxe plate. The fried chicken was a bit dry, but tasted yummy when you dip it in the gravy. My favorite was definitely the beef and mac salad! The service wasn't great, but we chalked it up to it being a fast-food joint. The restaurant was fairly clean and reminded me of an KFC stuck in 2013ish. read more

Zippy's Kapahulu - Zip Pac® Deluxe - Fast Food Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We ordered the chicken trio meal that came with chicken katsu, Korean fried chicken, and Zippy's famous fried chicken with a side of mac salad and rice. This meal was definitely affordable and worth it since the portion was huge! Our favorites was the Korean fried chicken and original fried chicken. The Korean fried chicken had a lot of flavor, not too sweet or salty. The original fried chicken was very juicy and crunchy - maybe an in between of Jollibee and Popeyes. Overall both were really great. The chicken katsu was a little dry. Also can't go wrong with the mac salad. The staff here are really friendly as well. Nice diner style spot to stop by! read more

Zippy's Kapahulu - Chicken trio plate - Fast Food Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My first fast food experience in Hawaii is here at Zippy's! They have everything you would crave for in comfort Hawaiian food, as well as sweets and desserts like cake, pastries, and malasadas. Although I didn't try the sweets, they looked promising and fresh. What my group ordered was their Chicken Katsu Plate, Loco Moco, and Korean Fried Chicken Plate. Each plate came with a scoop of white rice and Mac salad. The food order took time but we had a huge group order and we were told beforehand each loco moco plate would take around 8-10 minutes. To drink, their Lilikoi Drink is amazing and perfectly sweet to counter the heavy foods we were already eating. It was a delicious meal and I liked the Korean Fried Chicken plate the most as it was the most flavorful and went well with rice. So glad to have tried Zippy's in Kapahulu and try out their popular plates. They are an easy choice when it comes to finding a location that serves most of your favorite Hawaiian comfort foods. They also serve breakfast for dinner so an all day breakfast is another bonus for me! read more

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Visiting from LA. the food portion is good, an older lady at the counter was nice, clean inside and out. Nothing to complain about. I will be back. read more

Zippy's Kapahulu - Korean Fried Chicken and Chili Mixed Plate - Fast Food Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I love that there are mini versions of the entrees! Service is super quick and my food came out fast. I might call Zippy's the Applebees of Hawaii but honestly, it's way better. The food options are a delight. I got the mini loco moco and I devoured it in seconds. It came with a delicious mac salad. I also got the ube chiffon cake, where there was a strand of hair in it hence why a star was deducted. The empath in me did not want to bother the kind workers for a new slice. The cake was fluffy and flavorful. read more

Zippy's Kapahulu - Loco Moco - Fast Food Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My mom's friend told us about this spot and raved about the chicken! We came for a late dinner. There's a small parking lot outside and plenty of seating inside. Chicken trio: 3/5, the Korean chicken was our favorite because of the sauce. The chicken katsu was okay but a little dry. The fried chicken was good but it didn't stand out. Wun tun min: 2.5, the noodles were a little tough. I like chewy but these were too chewy in my opinion. I wasn't a fan of the flavors of the won tons. It was bland I. My opinion Loco moco 3.5/5, probably our favorite dish. The gravy was super flavor and it was a huge portion. I would come back again but I would try other dishes. read more

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Old school... Can't believe that I haven't reviewed this location especially it was the place that dad frequent just about every single day back in the day when we get newspaper delivered to our home which he enjoyed with his coffee and pastries here at Zippy's. Nothing really had much changed here and it brings so much nostalgia though on this night they did seem quite short handed and picking up on the struggle I felt awful but the staff regardless was very polite and friendly. Always nice to have their fundraiser coupons it's like a pantry where you can get something to eat on the fly as I redeemed my coupon for a hot chili along with a fried chicken plate so that I' can share a scoop rice each with a piece of fried chicken. This location is a bit smaller than some other though do make it work perfectly with lots of free parking and seatings as well and just love coming back here sometimes as it holds fond memories created though the years and nice to see that the vibe still continues for locals and visitors as it's the closets location from Waikiki. Thank you! read more

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I am not a food snob - good food can come from fast food places. Unfortunately, this was not one of them. I got a burger and my partner got the fried chicken. He loved the chicken, my burger was a non-event. My biggest issue was with the cleanliness of the place, we went mid afternoon, it was a slow time. When they called my name, they said they put it in a to go bag because they didn't have any clean trays. As I sat down, I noticed that there were stacks of dirty trays everywhere. The tables were all filthy and as I looked into the kitchen, it too looked like it had just seen a lunch rush - but we were hours after the lunch rush! I don't think I will be going back there! read more

Zippy's - 2 stars I'll admit--I was being generous with this rating because I knew going in that my palate might not be quite ready for some of Hawaii's local staples. Spam just isn't something I've had much of or really craved! Walking in, the vibe felt nostalgic--like a classic neighborhood dine-in spot. I ended up chatting with a fellow visitor from the mainland, and he swore by the spaghetti (which almost tempted me!). But I stuck with the TikTok favorite: the Zip Pac. It's a loaded combo of Hawaiian staples--fried Spam, fish, teriyaki beef, and a piece of fried chicken, all served over white rice. Visually, the plate was packed and definitely filling. But for me, it was a texture and taste thing--it just didn't hit. I couldn't finish it, but I'm still glad I gave it a try. Service was pleasant, the space was decently clean, and there was plenty of parking. I saw a lot of locals enjoying themselves, which made it clear this is a go-to comfort spot for many. Someone told me Zippy's is like Hawaii's Chick-fil-A, and I can respect that. It just wasn't my flavor lane. If you're visiting the island, I'd still say give it a try for the cultural experience. But for me, it was a one-and-done. read more

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Busy night at Zippy's but we got what we wanted. A Zip-Pac deluxe, an order of chili spaghetti, and a Vegas pac. All were good. I have not had the chili in a while and forgot how good it was. Fried chicken was really juicy! read more

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WHY WE WENT HERE: - recommended as the go-to fast-casual restaurant (Zippy's is to Hawaii as Denny's or IHOP is to the mainland; as it was explained to me) THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located on the corner of Kapahulu Ave sandwiched between Ho'olulu St and Campbell Ave - small parking lot - distinct logo at the storefront, alone with "Napoleon Bakery" underneath it THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - honestly made me think of the McDonald's I went to growing up with the way the interior looked - didn't necessarily give me diner vibes per say, but definitely fast food vibes - not sure how the other locations are, but with this location, the bathrooms are code-locked, so if you need to use the restroom, you need to ask the workers for the pin THE MENU: - VERY extensive; overall a mix of standard American, Hawaiian, Japanese, Korean dishes WHAT WE ORDERED: - Korean Fried Chicken - Loco Moco THE TASTE: - Korean Fried Chicken was very tasty! just oddly cold... - Loco Moco was devoured CUSTOMER SERVICE: - order at the cash register, pay up front, and either wait for your food to-go or self-seating is available - when your order is ready you go back to the counter where it indicates "pick-up" - when we had leftovers, communicating with the kid at the counter was very... difficult and frustrating; the day and time we went looked like the workers who assisted us were high schoolers read more

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So I am not a big Zippys fan but I like the service here..Asian lady with the straight hair is always so friendly - The food is standard "local" fare - I love the cakes especially the Chantilly Cake- get that with vanilla ice cream....nostalgia ...glad there are still go to places like Zippy's when you want a slice of Hawaii! read more

Can't go wrong with Zippy's. You know what to except everytime. This location has parking which is pretty spacious. Theres a lot of seating in this zippys. We came to see a cafe, but we realized he didn't have breakfast yet, a lot of the places here open around 11am so it's great to know we can come to Zippys for breakfast before we head to the cafe for out drinks. The service was quick, customer service was ok they do not seem happy to be working here. They did their job but they just seemed so unhappy we thought they were giving attitude but realized it's really just them. The floor isn't really clean inside this zippys. So I was kind of grossed out. But overall it was great regular Zippys experience. read more

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We did takeout, was very good, fair price tasty food. You have to try it. I would eat here again

I had a bad experience on first time going in here. I've waited for an hour and a half to get my order. Slow service. Don't go here if you still have plans or errands to do after. read more

This place is best. I normally order the Korean Fried Chicken plate at any & every Zippy's location, but today I ordered the Chili & Chicken mixed plate. While waiting for my order the cashier suggested a donut from their counter sales tray. So, I chose their ensemada donut...the dining floor accommodations were mediocre, but sufficed my need to eat something right away. This particular location reminds me of my days of KCC & beach goings. This place is the best! read more

Fast breakfast available for dine in or takeout. Homey feel, great family space - ac works well if trying to avoid the heat. Bakery had their famous napoleons, cornbread and doughnuts. Friendly service with aloha. read more

Zippy's Kapahulu - Omelette chili with toast breakfast and above was the Portuguese sausage and eggs breakfast. - Fast Food Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We got the mini loco moco, chicken trio, regular saimin, and a cream soda! The mini loco moco plate was huuuuge! I couldn't even finish it! It came with rice and a Mac salad and they were both good. Loooved that it the dish was smothered in gravy! For chicken trio, it came was the korean, original, and teriyaki. Oh man. All the chicken flavors were so delicious!! Saimin was ok to me. It was a little bland since I like richer broth. The cream soda was ok but was not a must have for me. Overall, we really enjoyed our visit! read more

I brought SO to Zippy's for their chili, garlic bread and Mac salad. I got Loco Moco small size which was perfect for me. It's a no nonsense place that you get good food for a reasonable price. You order at the front and then either take it to go or sit down and eat like we did. SO has never had Zippy's chili and pretty much inhaled the chili, garlic bread and mac salad. He gave a thumbs up and was happy with everything. What I really appreciated was the Loco Moco Mini size - it came with one scoop mac salad, hamburger patty and one fried egg with beef gravy. It was definitely tasty and I could have ordered more but I wanted to save my appetite for dessert later. read more

Zippy's Kapahulu - Loco Moco Mini Size - Fast Food Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Been hearing so much about Zippy's that we had to make sure to fit it into our busy schedule when we vacationed in Oahu. We wanted to try a little of everything so we got the Zip Pack Deluxe and it did not disappoint! Fried chicken, crispy fish filet, teriyaki marinated beef, and spam, all on rice with chili and mac salad. Glad we shared this because it was a lot! So good. I heard there's one in Vegas now so I'm hoping Southern California is next. read more

Zippy's Kapahulu - Zip Pac Deluxe - Fast Food Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ordered Uber Eats delivery from here and got some delicious chicken. We got crispy chicken,, chicken Katsu , hamburgers, and Korean chicken. Everyone enjoyed their orders, the only thing was the fries were soggy. read more

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Did they change the recipe for the fried chicken? Tasted different this time! Mac salad also tastes different was kind of runny. read more

Food was great, but no service at all - the lady who took our order clearly didn't want to be there. And... $4 for a soda but no refill? I'd go back for the food though. Fried chicken and chili... yum! read more

Zippy's Kapahulu - Fast Food Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We had to try. While table service would be nice, it was cost effective. We both got the basic breakfast with eggs, bacon and toast, with one of the famous donuts on the side. We weren't expecting much but the food was nicely prepared and wait...is that real butter on the toast??? If not, it was a quality substitute. Place could have been a little cleaner but it was the height of breakfast rush so I'll cut slack. Nice people serving good food at a reasonable price... no wonder it's a Hawai'i staple. read more

Breakfast at Zippy was ok, not crazy about the food and cashier wasn't cheerful and willing to answer rather than "no". Even it was Saturday morning but not busy at all (maybe delivery I don't know) big pick-up order ahead of us and that it. I like to try local food but sometime if it is not delicious it is not. We had breakfast and eggs set and Korean fried chicken. None of them worth the price I pay. The potion is big, but the test is bland. read more

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Zippy's is a known quantity in hawaii it's quick fast review. Good service and food consistently provided here in a casual local restaurant chain. They do a good all around job. read more

Best KFC I've had, my go to plate. Zip Pac is my second go to. Korean Fried Chicken's sweet and salty combo of flavor go so well together with hot steamed rice. And there's the Mac Salad to balance it off. Crispy fried dark meat chicken coated with batter in a thin soy sweet sauce. Zip Pac had the perfect combo of every protein you can pair with rice: Teri Beef, Fried Chicken, Fried Fish. Both chicken thigh and fish had crispy batter that is light and well seasoned. Reasonably priced especially for the portion. Parking spaces are a little confusing especially most are assigned to online pick up order. Quick service. read more

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Maybe I caught them at a bad time, but nothing about my visit was good. I gave it two stars because it was clean. I tried the Loco Moco and it was the most flavorless meal I have ever tasted. You think meat and gravy yummm, no not here. Service wasn't good. We had to wait for the young lady to finish her conversation with her coworker. Another thing, it was so loud in there. read more

Made an online order days in advanced, arrived at the pickup time, and was told order hasn't been started on yet. Ready 20 minutes after original pickup time. At least I know it was made fresh. Otherwise good food, if not a little pricey. read more

I order a zip pac and a zip pac deluxe with fresh chicken. Yes understand that I would need to wait 20 minutes. Got my order and chicken was dry was steaming hot. Didn't look like it was fresh. So why request if you're not going to get the order correct. Very disappointing and spend money and only ate half. What a waste read more

We didn't know that Zippy's could be this underwhelming. Food was fair. The ambiance felt like a bus station. There was only counter service, unlike the typically wonderful Zippys. Hard pass on this location. read more

I used to live right above Kapahulu Zippys. Back in the mid 80's. Saw a guy get punched out in his car from my apt. Saw a guy playing with himself in the corner part of the parking lot after looking down from my apartment. Nasty place overall. And they're a typical zippy's cheap, overpriced unhealthy food. read more

Food was ok. Spent $80 for 4 of us. $3.30 for a soda. No free refills. Very disappointed. Our first and last time. Lady who took our order, Sandra, was exceptional. read more

best fried chicken in Hawai'i great staff and get service and all around experience . 100 percent recommend going if you are visiting. the ambiance is amazing. read more