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    bb.q Chicken Kahala

    4.0 (382 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating
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    Golden Crispy Chicken no mac salad
    Gabriel P.

    Looking for a place to do a take out lunch I remembered seeing a post from Auntie Nadine. My wife placed our ordered on line. Note: The order didn't process when she first tried about 10:15 am. She tried a number of times. The order went through when she tried at 11 am That's the time the business opens. The order was placed with with a pick time of 11:30 am. She got a response that it would be ready between 11:30 and 11:35. The Interior was simple and clean with a few tables for dine in. I ordered the Secret Spicy wings with cold slaw and my wife had the Golden Crispy minus the Mac salad. She said the wings were good but a little spicy. My chicken was crisp and a mild hot sauce. Tasty and I would order it again. The slaw was bland maybe I'll try it with the mac salad. The big negative was that the bag it came in had no utensils. Enjoy

    Full plate. Boneless. Golden Fry. Secret Sauce. $18
    Garrett Aka Glowz L.

    bb.q Chicken is one of the best fried chicken spots I've eaten at. If you're looking for super crispy and flaky chicken, this is definitely the place. I gave it 4 stars mainly because the menu doesn't clearly explain the style of fried chicken they use. Some are more golden fried while others are more tempura-style battered, so I'd recommend asking before ordering. The best combo I found was ordering the Golden Fried chicken with the sauce on the side. The chicken itself was juicy, tender, and had an amazing crunch. FYI -- the Secret Spicy uses the crunchy-style chicken, while the Honey BBQ is more tempura-style. The coleslaw was good, and the mandu was pretty solid too. They also serve alcohol, so it's a nice spot if you want to enjoy Korean fried chicken with Korean alcoholic drinks. The restaurant can fit a handful of people -- not too small, but not huge either. Prices are decent for the quality you get. Serve was good.

    Sean Y.

    Service was slow. Ordered and sat down...took awhile to get my order. Ordered a chicken sandwich and fries. It was okay but the slaw was too sweet and runny making the fried chicken soggy instantly. Overall I'd was ok, but wouldn't order it again...

    Menu as of 05/03/26 (1of 2)
    Naomi D.

    I think the food quality here has improved a lot compared to ~ 2-3 years ago. They have more quality cut now vs back then and came up with more flavors. This is why I am back to getting my fried chicken here. Customer service is always pleasant. The store is clean. They have Korean drama and K-pop playing in the background :). They also have a point reward system. Just remember to specify if you want the whole chicken, boneless, or wings. I usually don't have any issues looking for parking here.

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    Keli N.

    Every bite was golden, crispy perfection with a crunch that hits just right! Bursting with flavor, perfectly seasoned, and so yummy it's impossible to stop at just one piece. The kind of food that has everyone reaching back into the box for "just one more" 10/10 -- crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor in every bite! Highly recommend!

    Boneless Golden Fried with rice, mandoo, and mac salad
    Jolene L.

    Really convenient, this location has lots of free parking. We've ordered food several times here and it is consistently on point. From the moment you enter, the aroma of fried chicken is so pleasant. It is pretty self explanatory that you order, pay, then wait for your food. The dining area is always clean and there's usually music videos playing on their big screen. The wait time isn't bad at all. Just know that their fried chicken is hot and fresh once you get it so don't be too quick to bite in. We've ordered almost every flavor available, and while they all taste very good, our favorite is the original crispy fried chicken. Excellent crunch on the outer coating, super tender inside, and not too salty. Service has always been fast and friendly here. Our family enjoys picking up chicken from here, to go. Yes, dangerously close to home but a welcomed addition to our neighborhood :)

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    Deborah P.

    Well what can I say about this place. Since we were at Clinical lab across the street my husband wanted to try this place located at the ku'ono market place where foodland farms and JJ dolen located. I ordered on line and it was ready when you specified the time you want to pick it up. Came home and ate the chicken. I ordered the mini plate golden fried chicken I didn't want Mac salad or coleslaw so they gave me 3 scoops rice instead 3 pieces chicken and 1 mandoo came in the plate. The chicken was crispy but had a hint of chili pepper seasoning because it was a little spicy but I could handle it for 3 pieces if it was more I wouldn't able to handle it. My husband ordered secret sauce chicken with coleslaw and came with 1 mandoo and 2 scoop rice. It was good taste the coleslaw wasnt to hes liking the mandoo the filling was good but he said if they fried it more would have been perfect. The order was on time like when we specified online. Support them if you like chicken. Hint: its kinda pricey like anything you buy nowadays

    Michelle D.

    Heard from one of my good friends that this place was fire -- and they weren't lying. The chicken does not disappoint. I got the secret sauce, my friend got the black pepper, and both were amazing. It was so good, I ended up ordering the fried hot one too -- and yes, it was worth the second round. The only downside? The wait time. I came in super hungry, hoping to get my food in under 15 minutes. That did not happen. It took at least 30 minutes for the first order to be ready, and I know because I kept checking the time every 5 minutes, staring at my receipt and waiting for them to call my number. Was it worth the wait? Honestly, not in that moment -- I was hangry. But next time, I'll definitely order ahead so I can just pick up and go. I wouldn't be so impatient if I wasn't starving. That said, the chicken is fiyaaah. The flavors are bold, the chicken is crispy and juicy, and the sauces hit hard. The second wait was easier because I was deep in convo with my best friend, but if you're in a rush or ravenous, just plan ahead. Otherwise, 100% worth trying.

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    Mhonn P.

    Never tried the place but the chicken smelled so good. We wanted to try and were glad we did. The chicken was superb; better than Popeyes and reasonable prices! Also, the place is conveniently located by the main road and with great eating place, very clean and current. The service was fast and the cashier was very friendly. I highly recommend if you ever pass by Kahala.

    Shoyu chicken wings
    Ryan H.

    Tried this place out after hearing so many good things about it. Shop is clean and neat, like the k-pop and k-drama playing on the screens. After deciding on all the good looking pics I got the garlic shoyu wings. Wait is about 10-15min which is reasonable for fresh and hot chicken. Wings had an excellent crunch and moist in side, exactly what I expect from K chicken. Garlic shoyu had a nice balance and a little on the sweet honey side. Lady at counter was very friendly and told we get free refills on our soft drinks! Friend had the fried thighs and they were big and juicy! Nice crunch and breading, good salt balance. Other friend had the spicy wings and they were a good level of spicy. Tasty but not overwhelming. Worth coming back.

    Chicken thighs plate
    Reyna A.

    The fried chicken thighs are excellent ! Didn't expect the mild spiciness but the flavor is good. Skin is crispy and the meat is juicy The coleslaw is also amazing. Friendly efficient customer service. Prices are decent. Lots of parking. Will definitely return.

    Golden fried chicken & Honey garlic chicken
    Isaac H.

    Our new chicken spot!!! A lot of flavors to choose from, the golden fried and the honey garlic are my personal favorites. Super helpful service and you can even watch some Korean dramas as you're eating.

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    Kristina C.

    Decided on getting chicken tonight! I finally had the chance to try bb.q chicken. I tried the one in Korea and it was super good, so why not compare it to the one here. ***What I ordered ~ **Honey Garlic Wings (8/10) ~ The honey garlic was actually really good, although I didn't expect it to be a little spicy. There is small kick to it, but it's tolerable. The chicken was juicy and it was sauced up really well. **Golden Original Chicken Wing (8/10) Your average crispy chicken wing! Honestly it's not bad, but I feel like it was just missing something compared to the one I tried in Korea. Overall, bb.q chicken wasn't that bad! It was a little pricey and flavor is somewhat similar to the one in Korea. Personally I prefer the one in Korea, but I wouldn't mind coming back again!

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    The chicken is elite here!! Best Korean fried chicken hands down. Whenever I'm craving fried chicken it's from here!

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    4 months ago

    Love bb.w chicken! My boys love the soy garlic flavor and I love the butter crunch. Always side fries and pickled daikon(chicken mu)

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    Order ahead unless you want to wait 25 minutes. The chicken was ok. About the same as KFC.

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    My son's favorite chicken place! So delish! We go there at least once a week. Service is also good!

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    Best fried chicken I have had in years. Love their secret sauce, goes well with boneless or bone in.

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    Are any of their sauces sugar-free?

    Definitely not. Their sauces are all full of sugar. Your best bet would be the plain fried (no sauce) or the black pepper, which is plain fried with a ton of black pepper on it

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