Time for an update!…read more If you're a Frrrrrrried Chicken fan like Bruddah Fran, KJ's Local GRINDZ in Kaneohe is one of da BESTEST places for dat golden crispy Frrrrrrried Chicken! Through da years I've heard numerous times about the MAAAAAAAAAAAASIVE Frrrrrrrried Chicken plate! Although the prices have gone up, and the plates have gotten a wee-bit smaller......and when I say "smaller", I mean from ridiculous, to only massive now. Lol! True, KJ's Local GRINDZ does do other items, but Frrrrrrried Chicken is my crack, and every time I come here thinking I will try something else, once I open my mouth & speak, some how only "Frrrrrrried Chicken plate", only comes out of my mouth. Lol! Anyways, KJ's has been around for a long time in the Kaneohe neighborhood. It's your typical local style eatery serving local style plate lunches. KJ's Local Grindz also sells snacks like cookies & various breads. If you're ever in the Kaneohe area, make sure you stop by KJ's for dat Frrrrrrried Chicken!!!!

If we're ever on that side of the island, this is our go-to spot to get food…read more Furikake chicken is a must try! It always hits the spot. Not too salty, not overly seasoned with furikake, and the pieces of chicken are pretty generous. I do recommend calling in your order ahead of time. Sometimes they don't answer (because they're busy), but it's worth the wait most times.

This is THE best fried chicken in Hawaii. It's some of the best I have had in general. The spicy…read morechicken quarters are amazing, juicy and delicious! The drinks are great too. The shrimp sandwich and fried chicken sandwich are terrific also. But the star of the show is the fried chicken quarters, best chicken around!

Initial visit to Uncle's Chicken in the Kapalama Shopping Plaza across from Upscale Hawaii, the old…read moreDiner's The eatery is nestled in between Viet Chubby Boy and Sakana Grill. Open for 3-4 years, it is one of those hole-in-the-wall places that locals who live and work in the neighborhood are cognizant of as a hidden gem. I am not the biggest fan of chicken...give me duck, anyday. But a good chicken sandwich is a meal that I can appreciate. Looking at the menu on the picture window...I had to wonder is Uncle: Korean...African-American...Deep South gentleman? Well, I think he's Taiwanese. Menu revolves around chicken. They have plates, sandwiches, and slushies. I got the Taro Hokkaido Slushie for takeout. It was okay...I can't tell you what it tastes like...other than that it was sweet. The Grilled Chicken Sandwich was unassuming. It was slightly spiced...a bit different than I am used to and it had a bit of a kick. I would not order anything spicy from their menu. Piece of battered chicken breast that was both juicy and flavorful. A real surprise. Service was just under 15 minutes...I walked in and ordered takeout. There was one order ahead of me. Dining area is bigger than you would think, but there are only four tables inside...it is mostly a takeaway place. Parking stalls are for Uncle's and the plaza. Stalls at Upscale, as well. Hours are from 1030a till 930p...except on Fridays and Saturdays, when they close at 1000p.

Waited almost 20 minutes for my plate and chicken was not cooked through. I took it back to the…read morecounter and asked her to cook it a bit longer, and I was pointed to a sign that said something about "pinking in poultry" and assured that it was fine to eat, but based on the look of the chicken I was not comfortable eating it at all. I uploaded this picture into chat gpt with the business explanation of the pinking in poultry and according to AI, "Pinking" can happen in cooked poultry -- but what you're showing in the photo does not look like harmless pinking. Here's the difference in plain language: Harmless "pinking" (still fully cooked) * Happens from smoking, high heat, or certain proteins. * The meat is fully opaque, firm, and cooked through. * Only the outer edge or near the bone looks pinkish. What your picture shows * The meat looks translucent, soft, and raw, especially near the joint. * There are dark, bloodlike areas around the bone. * The texture looks undercooked, not just color-changed from chemical reactions. Even with pinking, cooked chicken never looks glossy or raw in the center the way yours does. I decided not to go back to the counter because there was a language barrier and I felt the woman wasn't listening to me in the first place anyway. Threw pretty much all the food away and left hungry and down $20.

Vons chicken is a solid korean fried chicken location! I believe everything is done well. I would…read moresay the big con is the pricing - I believe the prices are quite inflated for the quantity. I believe they are a local spot which is nice! People are nice there and service is good. Each of the Vons chickens are really great in regards to cleanliness.

I love going to this store after school. I do miss their little window register but they've moved…read moreinside the bar since then. I think it might be due to all the construction near the road. I always get the Chi-Bob (Chicken Bowl) with the honey garlic or the wasabi mayo. You can get the regular size for $13 and the mini for $8! The prices aren't too bad! Since the store is situated inside a (sports?) bar, it's a bit dim but they are very accommodating:) you can dine in as well:)

My son loves the chicken here. He said it's double-fried. He also likes the tteokbokki but said it…read morewas a bit too sweet for his liking. He says the staff is nice & the portions were generous!

Good food , located in Wahiawa. It has a simple menu and they have quick service. Maui wowie is my…read morego to sandwich to get.

This place is in the corner of a little shopping mall, and the parking is in the back. Upon walking…read morein, you'll notice that they don't have a very large menu- you walk up and order, they give you a card, and you find a table (VERY limited tables BTW!). I suggest that someone orders while the other person looks for a table. I got their chicken drum and thigh, some sweet potato fries, and a drink, and it came out to around $ 17-ish USD, if I remember correctly? Totally worth it for me because it wasn't a lot of food, but the chicken was juicy, and the sweet potato fries were cooked just right. After finishing our meal, my friends and I each got a chocolate chip cookie, and that was the **chef's kiss** to the meal! All in all, I'm going to come back here again!!

Never ate a this chain before, but it was so good I am glad I tried it. Got the chicken fingers…read more combo. The chicken was a delicious, moist white meet. They gave you a toasted butter roll which they provided a delicious dipping sauce. The fries were very good. The food was so fresh it was hard to hold the chicken because it was so hot.

Happy National Fried Chicken Day…read more.. I just wanted to go to a place that does just that and Cane's Chicken Fingers is basically that as they sell in combos only has always been my biggest vice it's rather easy to order it's either chicken sandwich but for me it was chicken fingers which comes in 3, 4 or 6 I just got the 3 finger combo which comes with a cane's sauce, fries, Texas toast and drink. Placed my order then given a number and my cup pre filled with ice which took the moment to fill with either soft drinks or Cane's Iced Tea which is what I did just unsweetened was good and took a seat at one of many is what I do like about Raising Cane's and the decor and vibe is very friendly and vibrant as I got instantly greeted as soon as I walked in the door. Everything was very nice and fresh, fries were hot and crispy nothing really negative to say...just that it was boring for me personally and yes the order came rather fast making me think it was already made and kept warm didn't bother me the choices was very minimal and no other added flavors like hot and spicy or sauce options during this hot summer was made even on this National Fried Chicken Day.

Always hits the spot if you want a hearty soup. They have a lot of the standard protein options…read more (like beef, pork, tofu, fish balls, etc), veggies, and various types of noodles. I usually get the traditional broth which is soo flavorful and robust. I tried the pork broth this time and it was still good (like tonkotsu ramen), but prefer the traditional. Workers are friendly and service is quick. Parking is tough since it's in kapahulu. You might get lucky with the street parking right in front of the restaurant, but if not just park by the golf course and walk.

Their noodles had the perfect amount of spice and you could adjust the spice levels. I also love…read morethe service here! The waiter is very attentive, and he pays attention to your needs and if you need something and he is very helpful and kind. I also love how they had some Chinese music playing in the background as well.

I had the spicy 3-piece Chickenjoy (bone-in) combo meal with the Jolly Spaghetti, mashed potatoes,…read moreand an all-you-can-drink Diet Coke. The chicken skin had a nice crunch to it and the meat was juicy (not super oily, but juicy.) The mashed potatoes and gravy weren't bad. They were not super fluffy but a little more on the dense side. (Nothing bad, just dense.) The gravy was somewhat runny with just the right amount of saltiness. The spaghetti was surprisingly good! It's been a few years since I've gone to a Jolly Bee and I had imagined the spaghetti to only be sweet and savory. It was actually pretty good! (Not in an Italian way though. It was a little spicy, which I loved! I wasn't expecting it to be spicy so it was a very pleasant surprise! It was a tad sweet...just the right amount! (There isn't a 3-piece combo on the menu, but the server was kind enough to accommodate my request for an extra piece of chicken.) It came with a container of gravy that made me wonder what it was for, immediately. Then I remembered all the commercials and YouTube videos where food reviewers either slathered their chicken with the gravy or they dunked it into the gravy. I was so hungry that I forgot for a few seconds that the gravy was for the chicken, thus I drank most of the gravy!! The dining area is constantly cleaned and draws a diverse crowd. Because it is at the beginning of downtown it does attract some homeless people as well. But, that's life in the big city, right? When I went to the restroom I found it amusing that a male Jollibee employee was changing his shirt. It seemed he was done for the day. Overall, it was a pleasant meal. There's not much to be said since this is comfort food, not gourmet food!

5 stars for the food and cleanliness. 2 stars for the…read morecustomer service. I'm very disappointed with my experience. I placed an online order early in the morning for a 5:30 PM pickup. I arrived around 5:40 PM, but getting into the parking lot took longer than expected because of the very long drive-thru line and limited parking. Once inside, I waited about 5 minutes at the counter before anyone acknowledged me. I was the only customer waiting inside. I even stood near the online pickup area for a while, hoping someone would ask if I needed help, but several employees walked by without acknowledging me. Two cashiers looked in my direction multiple times but continued their conversation instead of checking whether I was waiting for an order. I finally interrupted to let them know I was there for an online pickup and gave them my name. Unfortunately, there seemed to be confusion about my order. One employee pointed to another, who then pointed back to the first employee while continuing to prepare food. No one was able to tell me whether my order was ready. Thankfully, an employee wearing a different colored shirt (a manager I'm assuming) noticed I hadn't been helped. She immediately apologized, asked for my name, checked on my order, and informed the kitchen that more chicken needed to be prepared. Shortly after, another manager also stepped in, apologized, and helped get everything together. I finally left with my order at 6:09 PM, nearly 40 minutes after my scheduled pickup time. The food was fresh, delicious, and the restaurant itself was clean, which is why I'm giving 5 stars for the food and cleanliness. However, this isn't the first time I've had to wait an unusually long time just to be acknowledged for an online pickup. In the past, my food has at least been ready once someone finally helped me. This visit was different because not only was I ignored, but my order also wasn't ready. I understand that restaurants are fast-paced environments and that unexpected staffing shortages can happen if someone calls out sick. However, there appeared to be plenty of staff working during my visit. My concern wasn't the number of employees--it was the lack of communication, urgency, and teamwork. I believe additional customer service and workflow training could help employees become more productive and ensure that customers, especially those picking up online orders, are acknowledged promptly. A simple greeting such as, "We'll be right with you," or "Let me check on your order," would have made a significant difference. Good communication goes a long way and leaves customers feeling valued, even during busy times.