You really can't come to Hawaiʻi without stopping at Zippy's. It's become one of those places I look forward to whenever I'm here. The chili with spaghetti? So simple, so comforting, and SO good. The musubi is always a must, and the loco moco is exactly the kind of hearty comfort food you want after a long day. I also love how genuinely local Zippy's feels. It's not trying to be fancy--it's just good, familiar food that people actually grew up eating. And finding out Jason Momoa eats at Zippy's too? Okay, clearly the man has taste. Definitely one of my Hawaiʻi staples. read more

09.02.2026 @ 8:15am Walk in and brought for take out. It was good but feels weird to have rice for breakfast. read more

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We walked in here thinking it was a dine in restaurant.its not,it's to go only with tables.the food is ok in a pinch but to me,its not like the other zippys that we visited. The food doesn't seem to be on par with the others and the oxtail soup was very disappointing.your paying top dollar for something that's mediocre and very small portion for zippys. My daughter enjoyed the burger and I had the Korean fried chicken which was ok,came in chunks And my other daughter had the curry and it was ok read more

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

Good old comfort food from. Zippy's! We had to stop in for a Zip Pac but in order to get Mac and Chilli you've got to upgrade to the deluxe. So, we did and it was just over $20. No bad, and good enough for 2 for a lite lunch. You order at the counter, they call you over, pick up your food and bus your own table. Restroom available, they give you the combination at the order counter. read more

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I wish I came here sooner! I loved the food! We got fish, mixed bbq, rice and mac salad. The service was average. There was plenty of seating. Unfortunately restrooms are limited to single stall. I'd definitely come back! read more

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

Zippy's has a large menu, almost to the point of being overwhelming. There are so many combo choices that ordering became a bit confusing, even for the cashier. If it is your first visit, expect to spend a few extra minutes deciding what to get. That said, everything we ordered was tasty. It is a solid diner with a variety of options, so there is something for just about everyone. They also have a fun selection of desserts that are worth saving room for. Another plus is the spacious dining room. There was plenty of seating, so it never felt crowded. read more

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

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It's been a long time since I been to a Zippy's. I was excited for my kids to try this place as it brings back so much memories for me but the food is definitely not how I remembered. Cashier was really nice and inside is spacious and clean. We ordered the korean chicken plate, chicken katsu plate, spaghetti, cheeseburger, Portuguese bean soup and custard long john. Out of our big order the only thing we liked was the Portuguese bean soup and mac salad. The cheeseburger was so sad it came with only a dry patty and cheese, there was no lettuce, onions or tomatoes or mayo it was so bland and plain. The custard long john's looked better than it tasted, they were dry and stale. Was a big disappointment read more

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You can get a awesome deal this August at Zippy's. They have the spaghetti/fried chicken plate for $10.99 at the takeout counter, online or in the app. I got this plus the digital deal of a chili frank plate for $11.55. Zippy's also has a digital deal of a spaghetti plate for $11.55 and Barrel of chili for $48. Prices maybe more on the restaurant side, but ordering through the app was painless. You can see all the different substitutions you can do and I chose fries instead of rice for my chili frank plate. For the spaghetti you can get the regular meat sauce or opt for one of their chili options. The wait was about 10 minutes longer then the estimated time on the app, but I blame myself for ordering at peak dinner time. The staff was kind enough to keep me updated on my order. #bigboyproblems read more

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Never felt so sick in my life after eating at a restaurant. My husband was so excited to try a local favorite so we made it a priority to visit. My husband and are were violently ill afterwards and for the following day and a half, it was awful. While the people here were so kind and nice and welcoming, both the workers and the customers, I was so sad that it did not live up to the hype. I had their stir fried noodles that smelled and tasted off in the worst way. Like very stale and like garbage. The burger was supposed to be a deluxe cheeseburger with teriyaki sauce, and it was a tiny horrible tasting disk. The loco moco seemed off and I did not even want to take a bite. It was also a bit gross and dirty in the restaurant. I have been recovering ever since. We have had all of those similar foods all over the island before at several restaurants (not just this trip), and it has all tasted fresh and never made us sick until eating here at Zippy's, so it was not our bodily constitutions or food preferences, it was the food at this place that made us so very ill. It makes me really sad to report this because everything looked good and the people were so friendly. They have so many things on their menu and the sweets looked fire but unfortunately, I can never visit this place again. read more

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It's convenient! It's open late! It's definitely an awesome option if other places are closed. Went here to wait for a table to open up at the restaurant I wanted to eat at. They have really stepped up their technology since the last time I visited. Now they have a board that lists your name when your take-out order is ready - super convenient. Only stayed for a bit, but their cornbread is definitely one of my all-time favorites... and the Dobash cake... yeah I love Napoleon's Bakery. LOL! read more

This place was okay! It was super hyped up on TikTok but I think the meats were kind of dry. Had this after landing in Waikiki and I would say that it was slightly disappointing. The service was okay and the atmosphere inside was dim. There was not a lot of customers inside, which is unexpected as it was hyped up on media. Fried protein and carbs. Overall, if u are looking for Hawaiian food, I think there are better stops to be had. However, it's worth the experience if u wanted to check out the hype on Zippy's for urself read more

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

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

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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My wife and had an order of chicken katsu. Two scoops of rice and Hawaiian macaroni salad. We also had an order of French fries. Everything was good but ordinary, not exceptional. The lady at the counter was warm to us. The food was ready for us quickly. No problems. 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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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

One of few places open early which is great for breakfast with jet lag. The side sandwich with egg and sausage is a hidden gem! Like a Hawaiian version of a breakfast sando. You'll see a fair amount of locals and working folk here which is a good sign of good value imo read more

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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

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

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

OK, went to order some lunch today around 2:30 PM one cashier Misha got my order wrong as I repeated three times and still got it wrong. Two I got home and there was no utensils and three service was very long. It took over 30 minutes. This place was the spot they need to do better Mahalo. read more

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

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

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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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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