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Ma'ono Fried Chicken

3.9 (489 reviews)
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Alexis B.

Ma'ono Chicken is such a great spot -- especially because this location is inside Rachel's Ginger Beer. Trust me, after eating Ma'ono's chicken, you're definitely going to want an ice-cold drink to finish it off! Ordering is super straightforward. First, you pick your chicken: a fried chicken sandwich, chicken drumsticks, or chicken fingers. Then you choose your heat level: Naked, Mild, Medium, Hot, or Hot, Hot, Hot (which includes ghost peppers for the truly brave). After that, you pick your dipping sauce -- Hot Honey-Mustard, Ranch, or Hawaiian BBQ. They also offer sides like French fries, potato mac salad, and cucumber poke. I always go for the Medium chicken fingers with Hawaiian BBQ sauce and a side of cucumber poke. The fingers come with three pieces, but I usually only eat two and save one for later. The chicken is so good -- crispy, juicy, flavorful... honestly, a solid 10 out of 10. Highly recommend!

Chicken Fingers (3 Pieces)
Joe H.

This place is alright for me. I wouldn't mind eating it if everyone in my group wants to eat it but I would also not go out of my way for some either. I am not a big fan of Hawaiian buns. I just do not enjoy plain buns or breads that are have too much sweetness for no reason. So whenever I do come here, I just get the chicken fingers and it is one of those styles that are super savory and batter heavy. If you like that, you will love this place. I think it's alright. This place shares the space with Rachel's Ginger Beer and the service is just alright too.

Chicken Fingers (3 Pieces), Fried Chicken Drumsticks (3 Pieces), Mac & Kimcheese, Cucumber & Wakame Poké
Arielle M.

TLDR: chicken was moist but I didn't like the flavor of the chicken or the pickled daikon. Kimchi Mac didn't have any kimchi in (hence the kimcheese naming) and the cucumber poké was hit or miss depending on the bite. Brought this home as a late night snack and while it was filling, the flavors didn't scratch that itch for me. The chicken has a Smokey undertone of spice. We tried the honey mustard (strong mustard flavor), the BBQ (favorite) and the galbi (friends said it was salty, I didn't mind it). The pickled daikon was sour but not in the bright crisp way that I was hoping. Honestly the Mac and kimcheese tasted like regular Mac w gochujang in it. Fries were okay; they said seasoned but honestly they just tasted like salted fries in my opinion. Besides the food, service was quick and the place is in the same room as Rachel's Ginger beer so my partner and I grabbed a drink while waiting. There is both standing and sitting room, and it wasn't busy on a Tuesday night. Overall ambiance is good for groups - a casual setting.

2 orders of Chicken tenders (MEDIUM spicy) with side of fries and side of Potato Mac Salad
Erica W.

I don't know what happened but this place isn't what it used to be. Went for dinner and my husband and I were very disappointed. We walked right up to the window. There were only a few people there eating when we got there. Least busy I've ever seen. As we were ordering I noticed a bunch of tenders sitting out in the kitchen. They told us it was going to be about 10 min. When it took at least 15 minutes for our tendies to come out, I was relieved to be getting freshly fried chicken and NOT the chicken that was sitting out (for who knows how long?!) But when I bit into the chicken it was apparent that it was not fresh off of the fryer. It was warm at best. The spiciness level wasn't hot. Typically the medium hot is still pretty spicy. Not sure what is going on here, but definitely going downhill. The quality and the taste is not what it used to be. Sadly I won't be returning. There are far superior hot chicken restaurants in Seattle. Don't waste your time at this one.

Crispy, crunchy, hot and juicy drumstick. The abundance of paprika does give it a slightly burnt flavor though.
Big E.

Ok, but not great. Like most Seattle spots that get a lot of press. It's hard to live up to the hype. I ordered the three drumsticks. The batter is heavy on the paprika, and hence kind of has an almost burnt flavor. The meat itself didn't have much flavor. I don't think it was brined or marinated. They rely on your choice of spiciness in the batter for all the flavor. They actually messed up my order and gave me chicken tenders instead of drumsticks. I returned after standing in line next door at Starbuck's for one of their iced refreshing drinks. They were quite apologetic and a little bit embarassed I think at getting my order wrong. The ticket on my bag was correct. But the contents were not. They made it right immediately. They get props for that. So here's a tip...order your drinks before you make your food order. Stand in line at Starbuck's next door. Or stand in line at Rachel's Ginger Beer (the same space as Ma'ono). If you have your drinks ahead of time, your chicken won't get cold and soggy. You can dig right in to hot and crispy chicken. The order mess-up kind of worked in my favor in that regard. oh so yeah...crispy. They got that part right on the chicken. Very crispy. Very crunchy. But honestly, flavor was underwhelming. For a little less money I can get my chicken at Jollibee and be totally satisfied. That's not a dig or insult toward Ma'ono, it's just Jollibee is really tasty and I don't have stand in a separte line for drinks and another line for food.

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Morgan S.

Super cool place! The Murals on the walls are really neat. Space is decently sized but was harder to sit a group of 5 of us. There's two ordering counters, one for Rachel's and one for Ma'ono. Everyone got the chicken sandwiches which were super yummy (the daikon pickle was soo good!). I got a medium spice level but it wasn't that spicy at all and i could def go up in spice but the sandwich was very flavorful. No one comes to you so to order you have to come to counter but if you're dining in they do bring it out. The night we went it seemed pretty busy but we maybe waited no more than 10-15 minutes after ordering. Would definitely come again if I'm in seattle area.

Potato Mac Salad
Olivia S.

Delicious fried chicken in University Village!! This kind of unassuming chicken joint is located inside of Rachel's Ginger Beer. Order at the little window in the back corner of the restaurant. They have a concise menu of fried chicken in its many forms with a customizable spice level. The space is pretty small, but we were able to snag a table on a weeknight. Grab a ginger beer or a mule from the bar while you wait! The food came out hot and quick on a weeknight. The fried chicken sandwich and chicken tenders with ranch were juicy, spicy, and so delicious! I have never had a combo potato and mac salad before, and I thoroughly enjoyed!

Fried Chicken Sandwich
Ashok S.

Ma'ono is like stepping into a time machine of flavor, with fried chicken stealing the show like it's the '90s all over again. The place is quite small but being inside Rachel's Ginger Beer feels like its always packed. We started with some French Fries, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Try them with the honey mustard dipping sauce. So so good. Now, onto the star of the show--the Chicken Sandwich. We went for the Hot Hot Hot heat level. Massive, crunchy fried chicken, nestled in soft buns and complete with a side of crispy lettuce and sauce. I felt my sweat glands activate but in a good way. The true star of the show was the chicken fingers. We got that "Hot". More jalapeno heat but perfect for the golden, crispy chicken fingers. I could eat this endlessly. Ma'ono is like a blast from the past in all the best ways. Whether you're down for a quick bite or a full-on feast, Ma'ono's got the flavor to take you back in time. And do grab some RGB to cool you down. Might seem a bit expensive but worth the experience, the flavor and the wonderful memories!

Fried Chicken Sandwich
Meralina M.

One of the best fried chicken sandwiches in Seattle. The chicken is perfect and fresh everytime at both locations. The fries all always great too. The mac could be a bit more creamy but it doesn't take away from the sandwiches! Goes perfectly with Rachel's ginger beer :)

Fried Chicken Sandwich
Rachel Y.

A reliable solid eat in U Village! Chicken is juicy & of nice size, and has a good amount of sauce / pickles / extras to add to the flavor. I appreciate that you can order in advance and pick up easily on a shelf inside the store front. Also has a large amount of seating with sharing space with Rachel's Ginger Beer, and has a really nice set-up of indoor seating that feels like you're outside (large window-doors that stay open on nice days that let in a great breeze). My go-to when I'm hungry and shopping in U-Village!

Fried Chicken Drumsticks Fried Chicken Sandwich
Jackie Y.

The chicken was crispy and delicious. Seems like a solid place to get your fried chicken fix. The flavor isn't my favorite but it did have a bit of spicy kick to it which I liked!

Sharon F.

YUMM! Get the chicken tenders or the legs. It's so much more food than the sandwich, but cheaper! I get medium spice which is the perfect amount in my opinion! I also chose ranch - the other two dressings are good but they overwhelm the spices on the chicken. Skip the sides - they're overpriced and not that good. They share a store with Rachel's Ginger Beer. which happens to be the perfect pairing for fried chicken. The inside is cute and perfect to eat with friends.

Fried Chicken Sandwich Potato Mac Salad
Rumi C.

Ma'ono is always a solid, good portioned choice in U village that has quick service and good vibes. I ordered the BBQ pulled chicken sandwich because I wasn't craving fried chicken, and was really surprised at how juicy the chicken was and the BBQ sauce had fantastic flavor. I would HIGHLY recommend trying this underrated menu item. The fried chicken sandwich was very solid and a great higher-end choice over other options in the area. The mac salad was pretty standard.

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We had chicken sandwiches and they were good. The fries were pretty good too. Right next to Starbucks in U-Village.

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Great place for chicken and fries if you want a delicious snack!! Inside a drink place that doesn't serve food so it's PERFECT

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Ma'ono has the best chicken sandwiches in Seattle hands down. Always look forward to coming here.

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