A Hawaii fast food fried chicken place that also serves burgers,sandwiches etc. I tried there sandwich combo with a side. I choose the grilled cheese and saimin noodle soup. Its a good place to go for Hawaii fried chicken and fast food meal options. Price is by far the best for the quality and value. Staff is quick to service and food is good. They have multiple locations around Honolulu. read more

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Zippy's Makiki is 1 of 2 locations on S King St, with ample parking and a large sit down restaurant section. Half of this location is currently under renovations, therefore looked like it only offers restaurant services from the outside. My friend and I were seated immediately as we walked in. I always default to some variation of their Korean fried chicken, as this is my go-to at Zippy's. The chicken was great, although I miss when it costed $12, as now its easily $20-25 an entree. I think for the price, although its good, you can definitely go elsewhere for better deals. Overall, it can be a bit pricey for plate lunch kind of food but they are convenient in both locations and hours of operation since it is open later than most competitors in that genre of food. read more

Zippy's Makiki - Korean chicken plate with brown rice and mac salad - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Classic zippy's meal after a longahhh day, ooooo it hit the spot fam!! No choice but to bigback it with the Korean fried chicken + chili combo w a side of da pordugeee bean soup! Almost got saimin on the side, too lmaooo I know everyone's got their go-to order at zippy's... and this might just be mine Just the perfect combo of flavors with that sweet and crunchy Korean fried chicken, the savory soup, and that oh so ono chili + rice mix ahhhhh golllly. Bangahz read more

Zippy's Makiki - Korean Fried Chicken and Chili Mixed Plate - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Food was tasty. However when people get seated after we ordered and get their food before us that is upsetting. We ordered soup and a sandwich. They had 4 meals and two brownie ala mode, haupia cake, and another item. Still they left before us because it took too long for them to process our checks....only 2 of us...soup was not too hot - forgotten on the counter... read more

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It was late. Driving back from Kaneohe and hungry. I just wanted something easy and no frills. Zippy's is the place! Friendly greeting, it was going to be a few minutes, and I was given a nice big table. I love eating alone! The Zip Pak looked tempting but I just went with my standard, spaghetti with meat sauce. Oh and a fruit punch of course. The server was friendly and what more did I need? Mahalo Zippy's! read more

Zippy's Makiki - Peace...not too quiet though...LOL! - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Having just moved to Oahu less than a year ago, I really did not understand the hype around Zippy's. I finally got to see for myself when my husband said he wanted to go to Zippy's for his birthday dinner. Well, consider this haole fully converted to the Gospel of Zippariah. Although, I called ahead to put my name down for a table for 7 people, we still had to wait nearly 30 minutes before we got seated. I was surprised at how busy the place was for a Tuesday night. I counted only 3 servers, all of whom did triple duty as host, server, and busboy. Our waitress had the patience of a saint. Even though we had multiple requests for bowls, plates, silverware, drinks, etc. she was quick and super friendly. On our way out, I gave her an extra cash tip and thanked her profusely for taking such good care of our party amidst a very busy dinner rush. I wish I had more cash on me because I would have emptied my wallet to give her a bigger tip. For a diner-style menu, the food was delicious. Even our super picky 3-year old enjoyed her spam musubi and helped her sister finish a bowl of saimin. I love the variety of food and the fusion of Hawaiian, Asian, and American. There's literally something for everybody. read more

Zippy's Makiki - Keiki Saimin - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food was on point! Their portions restaurant seemed like it was going through some renovations when we went but I didn't mind. The chicken was super yummy and my daughter enjoyed her burger as well. I wish we have Zippy's in NorCal because I will keep coming back for the chicken and the Mac salad! read more

Zippy's Makiki - Mini Fried Chicken plate - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

First thing we ate after landing in Hawaii with friends! This location has a good amount of parking and once inside the restaurant, there is plenty of seating available. There is a bakery inside as well for the goodies they offer! Our server was great, she was friendly, welcoming and took our orders shortly after we sat down and food came out in a timely manner! read more

Zippy's Makiki - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

You can never ever go wrong with Zippy's. After taking a trip to the mainland, I always crave this place. A Mini Chicken Katsu is a gift from above and the service is an even greater blessing. If you need a cozy place for comfort food, look no further since Zippy always has your back :) read more

Zippy's Makiki - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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5 stars for my favorite Zippy's location! Special shout-out to Meryl, and happy early birthday to her! She provided exceptional customer service. Went out of her way to slice up a dobash for my free birthday dessert. Zippy's is a local staple, and rightfully so! The best fried chicken and chili I've ever had! Love the desserts as well. Customer service at this location is always excellent. Plenty parking. Restrooms. Fresh and high quality foods! read more

I haven't been at the Makiki location in awhile. I believe I had some issues with service on the previous visit. Service was fine today though mitigated by ordering via their proprietary app. Zippy's app is very convenient and with fast and fast-casual eateries focused on takeaway...really helpful. I ordered the Korean Fried Chicken ( the only KFC ) Breakfast Plate. I chose the Pordagee sausage for the meat option. It comes with two eggs (over easy), two scoops of rice, and one scoop of mac salad. There are different options to choose from and it is so easy on the app. Filling and tasty...at $13 the KFC Brekkie Plt. is a good value. Fairly busy for a mid-Sunday morning. Parking accessible from Young St. and Beretania St. Lots of stalls. read more

Zippy's Makiki - Korean Fried Chicken Breakfast Plate - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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It hurts my heart, and it took a while to decide to write this review. As most of us locals know, Zippy's is a local tradition. I remember the 'no questions' about where to go after a local sports event or after a date. However, it has been a while since our family sat down in the restaurant post-COVID. There was plenty of free parking because we arrived right after the lunch rush. I'm sad to say that the once familiar warm greeting at the line for seating was gone. I felt like my mom was telling me to sit and wait. When it was time for our party to be seated, there was no thank you or apology for the wait. Our server, Chingky C, and the kitchen's speed were excellent. She listened, and the food was hot when it arrived at the table. We had our go-tos--Korean Chicken with Chili, Chicken, the Kalua Pork special, and a couple of large fruit punches. We ended with our fav, Jello Parfait with chocolate ice cream in a banana split boat. Yum! The 3 rating is due to the initial lack of aloha and the prices (but the service was great and the food tasted what we expected). The plates or the portions looked smaller, or was it our imagination? We had to double-check the bill. No wonder one day at work, my co-workers were saying how "Zippy's is really becoming a locals' place where you go only when you have visitors from the mainland. It's so expensive!" I had the saimin instead of the Oxtail soup. I couldn't justify paying almost $30 for a bowl of soup. Sorry! I think we all understand the cost of food has shot up after Covid, but we get more value on the plate at local places like Rainbows, L&L, Side Street Inn, etc. We were surprised at the kitchen charge. Altogether with tax, our bill for four people was a little over $107 + tip. I think they created the Zipster Rewards program to regain market share in the local market, which is a good idea. With all of this said, we will be back when we have a craving for one of the Zippys staples, or we are short on time to prepare a meal. With so many other choices out there, my mom-in-law always said, "Yes, everyone needs to eat, but they don't have to eat yours. It has to taste good, they have to feel that you are giving them a fair price." Zippy's will always be (at least in my lifetime) a local icon. I'll always have fond memories of times shared there with family and friends. Unfortunately, we cannot afford to visit as often as we used to. read more

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Holy moly! A toothpick in my side salad! I ordered the chicken trio with tossed side salad and no macaroni salad. I opened the salad dressing and drizzled the yummy Asian salad dressing into the salad. I placed the cover back on the container and gave it a shake to distribute the dressing. Upon reopening the container, I looked at it and the dressing seemed well distributed. I sat down to eat the salad and used the fork provided by Zippy's. I placed the fork deep into the salad, took a good amount of salad, and placed the salad in my mouth. Biting down, something went crunch and it was hard. At first I thought. Why is my salad hard? I spit out the salad and observed one very long toothpick!!! The type Zippy's use to place in the clubhouse sandwiches! Yikes! Good thing I bit down on the toothpick horizontally and not vertically! I immediately called Zippy's Makiki and spoke with the Manager Ivan. I informed him of the seriousness of the situation. He understood and took the information down and said he will inform staff and kitchen. The toothpick is used as part of Zippy's kitchen to front process for identifying certain orders per the manager. I opine that no such toothpicks be used! This could've resulted in a horrific injury. How did the toothpick get in the salad? That is the question of the day. Needless to say my dinner was ruined big time. How the food is processed from kitchen to front needs to be addressed. Maybe a fluke? I hope this never happens to anyone else. Please note that the take out section of this Zippy's is being renovated. It's under construction so it's a bit dusty and smaller in size. Side note: The manager offered a replacement chicken trio dinner. Your thoughts? read more

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I came here right after a graduation. There was so many huge parties waiting. I had a party of 10. We were seated fairly quickly. The waiter Chang was very friendly and did excellent service. As always the food was good. read more

Nothing special. Service was good. Do NOT order corned beef hash - I suspect that comes out of a white labeled can that says corned beef hash. I haven't been to prison but this could be what they serve as corned beef hash. Everything else was just ok. In the words of my wife, "it wasn't bad, it was breakfast." Add whatever tone you'd like. :) read more

Zippy's Makiki - Breakfast Combo with rice, spam and the worst corned beef hash ever. Everything else was ok. - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I came here on Valentine's Day by myself while I was waiting for my dog to finish grooming at Petco down the road. I hadn't been here in many, many years, and it was nice and clean (I ate in the dining area). The food was as you expect from Zippy's, I can't complain. The fries were super fresh, which I really appreciated. Service was great, they weren't really busy at the time I went. Overall, liked this location. read more

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Makiki Zippy's renovating and it's refreshing clean & bright. Not quite finished as the ceiling is still covered with plastic. .The service is great attentive waitress always checking if everything is ok. Love breakfast being served all day in house dining. Enjoyed my corn beef hash & eggs not as burnt as it use to be. Plus Charlie's Bar is a a private meeting room that has tables instead of booths. Great for large gatherings. A gem in Makiki!!! read more

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Had to order a chicken plate after watching Jason Mamoa eating at Zips with the guys from Jolly on You Tube. Of course the chicken was fresh and super crunchy, rice was fine and the mac was zip Mac. Ono. Only problem is, and it's big one to me, when you order on the phone, YOU CAN'T GET THE PLATE WITH GRAVY! Heeh?! Something like you gotta ask when you get there and can get it on the side. Bizarre! Can you imagine going to Rainbows and picking up a handful of plates with no GAO? And then having to ask for little containers of gravy for each one? That would be insane. That's all I got on this subject. Was so sad when I ate my dry rice last night. read more

Parking is plentiful. Noise level is kept to a minimum and there's an abundance of seating. Loco moco (4/5): sauce was good. The patty texture was great too. The egg was cooked nicely as well. Overall, portion size and food was solid. Tap to pay is accepted. Overall, Zippy's has some good comfort local food. read more

Zippy's Makiki - Loco Moco - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Yes, we did it again, morning breakfast on a rainy Hawaiian day. My Korean breakfast was food, I just wish the eggs were flipped one more time to get harder. Our server was great in assisting us on what they did or did not have in inventory, such as Papaya missing. Love zippies read more

Zippy's Makiki - Korean breakfast - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The food was yummy. Zippy's is always a good place to go when you're in a rush and need something quick. My go to is the Zip Pac and fried chicken plate. I also like the sweet and sour spareribs when they have it on their daily specials. Today, we got the sweet and sour spareribs and the roast turkey plate. They were both around $16. Both items had great flavor. I especially liked the stuffing on the roast turkey plate with the cranberry. I also love the lilikoi drink. It hits the spot everytime. Their menu is extensive. There's something for everyone. When you're looking for something quick and easy, this is the place to be. read more

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I stopped in for a delicious chicken katsu plate. It tasted hot and fresh. They gave a generous amount of rice and macaroni salad. With a drink was less than $20, which is honestly not that bad compared to Waikiki and Honolulu prices overall. Service was quick and kind. There's plenty of space to sit and eat, and it's on the main road so there's plenty of parking in their lot. read more

Zippy's Makiki - Chicken katsu plate with rice and mac salad. - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A friend took my wife and me to have dessert. I haven't been there in years. There were major changes to the restaurant. First we had a hadicap stall at the King Street Entrance. Went in to find out that they block off the back entrance to the restaurant. Also there are no tables just the ordering counter for takeout. We ended up parking in a handicap stall near the main entrance. Upon entering I noticed that entrance to the bakery was blocked off. We were seated promptly , water and menus soon followed. Our host told us to order what we wanted for dessert. Our server came by and our host told him that we were celebrating my belated birthday. He also asked if they would come and sing happy birthday to me. He said "that could be arranged." I told our server that it wasn't necessary. We proceeded to order. I had a slice of Banana Cream pie and a root beer float. The service was great but my float and pie wasn't up to snuff. Enjoy read more

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Service was fast friendly and food was ono. Parking is not great because they have blocked some access from S. KING Street. read more

Zippy's Makiki - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Just got back from the mainland, which was great but mostly Mexican food and needed and missed the island Saimin! Palace Saimin was closed and Shige's Saimin also closed the only place open was Tanaka Saimin or Zippy's! The won ton min was very good and the broth was delicious and it came out hot and the waitress was very good and friendly! Lots of parking also FYI they add back kitchen service charge to your bill read more

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Great service and delicious food! The staff is always friendly and greets you as soon as you walk through the front door. The hostess noticed me walking in and immediately yelled "Aloha, welcome to Zippy's".. her friendly energy definitely set the setting for our initial experience. It didn't take long for us to be seated, and our waitress, Chingky, immediately came over to ask if we wanted anything to drink. I already had coffee with me and my husband didn't want anything so I said we're okay. Chingky is always really nice and super helpful when deciding on food and or dessert options. I asked if the ube long John was good and she said yes, and also suggested I try the ube cake. After the recommendation, we decided to order dinner and got the chili burrito plate, and asked for the ube long john to be packaged to go. The burrito plates didn't take long, and everything came out nice and hot. I ended up trying the ube long John later in the evening and it was absolutely delicious! I'm definitely going to try the ube cake next. read more

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We love Zippy's and always on the lookout for new locations. This place is easy to get to from Waikiki and offers plenty of parking. There is no long waits if you arrive after 8pm. The service is very friendly. The ambiance is standard diner experience and cleanliness. We liked how there is a kids menu and our children can get receive a free token for a special prize with their meal. My oxtail soup took a while to come out while others in my party already finished their meals. Food quality is on point though. read more

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Old style diner, went there for breakfast and it was very basic, limited choices. Food was OK, service was friendly. We went to other breakfast places on the island and they were better. read more

Picked up my son from airport and Zippy's was first on his list to eat at. He ordered the loco moco and devoured it. Son say more. Husband went for the oxtail soup and he enjoyed it as well. I went for ribeye steak which was disappointing. Not like the picture on the menu very thin and over cooked for a medium. Also had the chantilly cake and nothing to rave about. Not sure why my dish and cake was off that day especially the cake as it is their signature dessert. Will just have to try a different zippy location. Shout out to our server! read more

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Wednesday July 23, 2025 we came here for dinner after a meeting in the Nuuanu area. Plenty parking. We ordered right away as it was still busy at 9pm!! Only 2 waitress working in the restaurant side. Food came out right away. Food was good. Ambiance is always casual and comfortable. Always support local businesses. We will be back again. As most food places closes early during the week. read more

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Quick, simple, & easy! As a visitor, I like to visit the location for a quick and simple breakfast! The Portuguese sausage, spam, eggs and rice is my go-to. Service is accommodating and friendly. The ambiance is a no frills sit down dine in or take out spot. I always make sure to hit up Zippy's when I'm in town! read more

Zippy's Makiki - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Zippys has always been a staple when visiting HI. I love their unique Hawaiian style comfort food and this visit to the islands had me hungry for some island chicken and rice. Service is always standard at Zippys, for those that have not been there are normally three sections to a Zippys. You have the seated area where you get full service, the bakery area to pick up some desserts and the to-go counter where you can order your meals and run. Food is always consistent, tasty and well cooked. Eating there is pretty much like eating at any cafe or deli. Service is always great. Overall it's a quick visit and grabbing a bento is always a good choice for your day o' fun touring the islands. read more

Note to self, if I can help it... do not order from this location or if I do leave ample time to possibly wait a while. There are literally 20 people standing around with tons of orders sitting on the shelf behind the counter getting cold. Those waiting have the same frustrated facial expressions as me asking one another "How long have you been waiting?". I understand being busy but they simply looked disorganized. I've seen some of the same plates sitting behind the counter waiting to be covered and handed out to patrons for the entire 40+ mins I was standing there. I love Zippys but in my opinion this one could use a more efficient prrocess.. read more

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Convenient & appropriate eatery! Food & service;were excellent z! The location is conveniant location! read more

Zippy's Makiki has become one of our favorite go-to spots. We love stopping by for breakfast, and it's also our reliable backup for picking up school lunches when we didn't have leftovers from the night before (it happens!). What really keeps us coming back is the consistency--friendly, warm greetings every time and tasty, hot food that's ready to go. Ordering ahead by phone makes everything so convenient, with minimal wait time when we arrive. Even throughout the recent construction, we've continued to visit because the experience has remained dependable and welcoming. It's a place we genuinely look forward to, and it's become part of our regular routine. read more

Our go to place for take out whenever wants chili's. Take out is very convenient. You can order your food thru the app and will get a text once your food is ready. Once you arrived you can pick up your food at the locker where your food is placed. There is also a nice dining area on the other side of the pick up area. read more

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Chili! I remember in high school. The first time I ate the Chili and rice bowl from Zippy's Mc Cully. It was so onolious! That is my go to! Oh and one piece fried chicken! Who remembers the pita breakfast sandwich!?! The service at Makiki Zippy's is awesome! The place is so clean. And the Bakery display case is worth taking a look at! Got Ube! read more

Zippy's Makiki - Zippy's Specials of the Month! - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My usual spot for a quick meal. 2-9-4-4 current combination to the bathroom. Impeccable service. The counter lady no need the microphone to call out orders ready for pickup. This older Filipina woman got a super strong loud voice and probably sings good karaoke. And she seems very happy at her job. Even though she was wearing a beautiful Rolex watch, she's probably a multimillionaire and no doubt her family is probably doing good since she doesn't have to stay home and take care of the kids. She can come to work for Zippy's and take care of us customers instead!!! Thank you, Nanai, for your fine example, your sweet smile, your bubbly enthusiasm, your kindness and your determined dedication to your customers and work. read more

Zippy's Makiki - Chili Frank Plate - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We're visiting from California, and Zippy's was an absolute must-try -- and it did NOT disappoint! The food was incredible, especially the chicken katsu (perfectly crispy and juicy) and the garlic rib steak, which was so flavorful and tender. Every bite was comfort food at its best What truly made our experience unforgettable was Mariposa. She was beyond amazing -- so kind, welcoming, and attentive. She made us feel right at home and took such great care of us from start to finish. Her positive energy and excellent service really stood out and made our visit extra special. If you're visiting Hawaii (or even if you're local), this Zippy's location is a must. Great food, great atmosphere, and outstanding service -- especially from Mariposa. We'll definitely be coming back whenever we're in town! read more

This Zippy's location has been around for YEARS, and it's right down the street from my house, which makes it a solid food option after a long day at work. Although inflation (and shrink-flation) has made some of their prices a bit ridiculous, you cannot argue that their service remains top-notch (for both the Drive-In and Eat-in sides of the restaurant.) And their all-too-casual ambience hasn't changed one bit since opening day! Whenever I have an extra bit of money, I do try to stop in and pick up my go-to favorite: A Regular Hamburger Steak (no onions) with an extra scoop of Macaroni salad, paired with a large Orange Bang! I recommend this Zippy's location to anyone passing through the Makiki area! Enjoy! read more