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    KJ's Local Grindz

    3.8 (736 reviews)
    ModerateChicken Shop
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Carla G.

    After the beach we stopped here since it was recommended by one of the locas,and glad we did. Tucked in a plaza is this small restaurant and they were serving up some good yummy food. Super fast service. Walk up order and we got mini plate for $11,we got fried chicken(came with 2) mac salad and rice. For a mini the portion was big. Chicken was seasoned well and so crispy,mac salad was different came in a form of spaghetti and tasted ok. I'd come back and try other food they have.

    Fried chicken plate (5pc!) with tuna mac salad and furikake.
    Jenna S.

    On the way to the beach and was craving fried chicken so decided to swing by KJ's. The line was out the door! Did they blow up on social media or something? Idk, but It took forever to get our food and they ran out of rice right after I ordered (additional 20 min wait for the rice to finish cooking). Got the furikake chicken - flavor is really good but after a couple bites it was too sweet. The spaghetti mac salad really helped balance the flavors. I also got fried chicken - two thighs, the seasoning was tasty and it was fresh. They used to give way more chicken but it was kinda too much, this is a good portion now. Anywho if you love fried chicken it's worth checking out if you are in the area.

    Mini roast pork plate
    Rod U.

    Enjoying the old school grindz. This time, a decades old, family run plate lunch spot that specializes in fried chicken. First, like start one fight. KJ's bone in fried chicken thighs is better than Ray's. Freshly fried, crisp crackling skin, well seasoned, extremely moist inside. The moisture and seasoning all the way through implies brining before being dredged in flour and deep fried. The boneless furikake chicken is as good as everyone says. Not as moist inside but the dip in dark sweet soy makes up for it. The generous dusting of furikake does put the sodium over the top. Get plenty rice and tuna spaghetti salad to tone it down. Leftover chicken makes a great salad topping. Slight miss, the roast pork. Oddly under seasoned, extremely fatty and swimming in a broken gravy. $11 for choke pork, no complaints. Take it home, wash it off, sauté and re-season, squeeze on some ketchup for gravy, pau. Tip: check out their counter for fresh baked banana bread, house made okoshi and other snacks. Inexpensive. A giant fried chicken thigh, hotdog and scoop of rice for $5? Regular, massive, need rubber band to hold it closed, plates, $15. Family owned and run for decades and still going strong. Props.

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    Mer F.

    Ordered the two-choice mochiko chicken and their infamous fried chicken plate to share with my kid, and everything came out hot and fresh. My friends got the roast pork and garlic chicken plates, and I was able to sample both which were pretty good and flavorful! There are only about three areas of tables that were bunched up together for dining in, but you can separate them if needed so smaller groups can still sit and enjoy their meal. They also have a self-serve soda fountain and a bunch of goodies and homemade snacks for purchase, which was a nice touch. I only noticed afterward that if you pay with cash, you get an additional discount 3% off your bill. That's something good to know for next time!

    Four beautiful good size  meaty thighs, two scoops  white rice & spaghetti style Mac salad! Da Best fried chicken!
    Gerald P.

    The best Fried chicken. Crunchy on the outside, moist on the inside. You get four nice thighs , spaghetti mac salad & white rice with your order! So good!!! Thank you Krissy U for your excellent customer service! Love the garlic chicken too!

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    Blaze T.

    This place has some of the worst customer service I have ever seen, they treat you like a total nuisance, and the place has definitely gone down hill fast, the food you get is like the old pictures on Yelp, would not recommend this place at all

    Garlic chicken all rice
    Kainani K.

    My husband really wanted to try this place so we stopped by for a late lunch. The staff were really nice and patient with us as we looked through the menu and decided what we wanted to eat. My husband decided to get the garlic chicken with all rice and I ended up getting a cheeseburger with french fries since they were out of mochiko chicken and roast pork; my two choices lol. We didn't have to wait long for our food and everything came out nice and hot. If you love the taste of a sweeter garlicky sauce, you'll love this plate. My husband and I love garlic but the sauce was a little too sweet for our liking. The cheeseburger was okay, and the French fries were nice and crispy but I prefer thick fries.. these were really thin. All in all, this place had great service and pretty good food. I'd consider coming back to try the roast pork or mochiko chicken if I'm in the area.

    Garlic chicken plate lunch
    Leland N.

    Sooo this might seem a little crazy but this was my first time here and I've been told mine times that this spot has some ono chicken and I'm really surprised that it took me this long to try this place. The place is kind of small they have tables but not a lot but if you share you can find a seat next to someone. We were lucky enough to get a spot on a table so we ate in. I got the regular garlic chicken plate with Mac salad bruh I got to say this plate was big and had a lot of chicken. I couldn't even finish the plate and trust me I usually I'm able to. Definitely can't wait to go back and try the other chickens they have on their menu.

    Furikake Chicken Plate
    Brennan H.

    Had this KJ's bento for a work event. I heard it's only $5.25. Included a piece of chicken, scoop of rice, and a hot dog. Definitely a good deal! Was really filling. Chicken was crispy and juicy. Hotdog was cooked well. I would get this again as it's great value for the price!

    Garlic chicken
    Lisa B.

    Pretty tasty, reasonable prices. Garlic chicken was a little dry and sauce a tad too sweet. Furikake chicken was better. Average Mac noddle side and two scoops of rice.

    $5 Mini Bento - Furikake Chicken and Hot Dog
    Keola K.

    One of the favorite Kaneohe spots for most people. Been here a few times and finally doing a review haha. The order: Son son. Mini bento with furikake chicken and hot dog. Based on results son son ate almost all his chicken, so safe to say it was a hit. Great crunch and flavor. Daddy. Pork adobo gravy on the rice. I was excited for it as it was the gravyish type sauce. It was good but it had a different sweet almost tangy maybe a bit spice flavor. So I was undecided if I love it or it's ok haha. I did eat it all though haha. The Mac salad reminds me of my old school grandma style with tuna in it. So that was good as reminded me of her. Our food came out quick and eating in the cooo ac was nice in a hot day. They are known also for their huge 5 piece fried chicken plate, Furikake chicken and garlic chicken. Will pop in again from time to time when I am on this side.

    Mini Furikake Chicken plate
    Ryne T.

    My wife picked up chicken today from KJ's. She tried calling but they don't answer. It seems they never answer their phone. I was there once and the kids behind the counter was talking then the phone started ringing. No one picked it up, not good. Hard to find good help now a days. Strike One... We ordered three plates, one with corn and two with Mac salad. They gave us two with corn and one with Mac salad. Before there was an elderly woman who would check the order then check to see if the order was right. Not no more. Strike two... The food is still good but I wish they would answer their phone and be more aware of the orders being right.

    Marissa K.

    Can't believe I've never been here before! Got their furikake chicken and garlic chicken plus butter mochi. Sooo good!

    Two Choice Entree (Mochiko and Garlic)

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    Ask the Community - KJ's Local Grindz

    Do you sell half tray of chicken?

    ALOHA! How much is your pan of famous fried chicken? How many pieces are there in a pan and how much is it, please?

    $2.08 a piece w/ tax and pans are sold by the piece

    How much is a pan of furikake chicken?

    $47.12

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