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Gochujang Honey, Green Dragon and OG
Ashton Celine Q.

Definitely a place to check out if you're looking for bold and unique flavors! I'm always on the hunt for good fried chicken and this place easily earned a top spot in my list. Their flavors aren't like anything I tried before and the crunch when I first took a bite of their wings was *chefs kiss* Service was great and food came out in a timely manner considering I ordered online and my food was ready by the time I got to their restaurant. Also can we talk about the real flower garnish?! Beautiful presentation! The owner/owners were so nice and humble when I received my food and that's another reason I will be coming back!

I thing they call the Big one. The first burger on the menu.
Brent K.

Came for the chicken. But came back for the chicken burger LOL. The original chicken in the bun with pickles and Mac salad was out of this world! I took one bite and was going to eat it at home, gone in my stomach in 6 bites. I went the re again same thing! That Mac and garlic chicken and pickles , OMG Coming back next week

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Nadine C.

Hot new business in Kalihi, Honolulu, Hawaii... I looked on instagram and saw that Nona is only open on Sundays... When metered street parking is free! I rushed over so that I could try the chicken wings. The signs were being set up, and the table cloths were being laid down! Hee hee! I heard that sizzling sound of the deep fryer... mmm! There are many different flavors... Including asian flavors such as yuzu... I ordered the 12 piece box so that I could try 3 different flavors. I selected the following: 1. OG sauce - garlic soy sauce, topped with sesame seeds 2. Home sauce - oyster sauce with black sesame seeds 3. Yuzu Buttah - citrus with creamy butter, topped with Furikake My family loved all three flavors! However, OG sauce was more flavorful (garlicky) than Yuzu and Home sauces. Can't wait to try the other sauces! Thank you for making the OG sauce wings into a plate... to show how it looks! The Mac salad was a bit spicy, and the takuan was a colorful touch!

Kochujung, yuzu butter, & og.
Julie-ann O.

This place is pretty solid for a fried chicken joint. After trying most of the flavors the yuzu butter is the standout. At least I was smart enough and bought more of that when I introduced Nona to my von lovers. I knew they'd agree with me but hard for checkout the new chick when you already get one von, plus who the heck likes change? The chili calamansi, kochujung, green dragon, and og are all good don't get me wrong, but the one I dream of days later is the yuzu. I been lucky that they are nearby and have been open on some Saturdays so that there's one less thing for me to cook. I just wish they had one of those pre pandemic communication devices I think it's called a cell phone and sisig stuff from an older menu then it'd be complete. ;)

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Presleen E.

I've been dying to try this place and I gotta say the flavors on them wings are incredible I ordered all six flavors. And the lumpia I loved the dynamite and calamansi because I love spicy. I would have wanted more rice but you no what we had a lot of food. It's made to order service there is great, there's seating if you choose to eat in. For me personally I was feeling the music vibe... check it out open on Sundays only 12-5

Wings & mac salad
Andrew T.

Had to stop at Nona on my visit to the island after hearing good things about the place. Some of the best wings I have ever had. The service was very friendly and the ambiance was very lively! Anytime my friends visit the island, I make sure to refer them to this amazing grub spot. RichRaw is doing great things with the place, and I'll be sure to visit again

Hawaiian bruh-bq & og
Shelby M.

People arent lying when they say these are the best wings EVER. My boyfriend doesnt like chicken wings & he even loved them! We ordered a combo plate with calamansi chilii (perfect spice, slight citrus, 8/10) & yuzu buttuh (10/10 my favorite) the meat falls off the bones & they are ALL FLATS!!! Idk if we just got lucky or if all of the wings are always flats but love that. The mac salad was really good (9/10) the kimchi was really good too. We also got a 9 piece box with hawaiian bbq (balance of sweet & tang (8/10) & og (balance of soy & sweet (9.5/10). Overall this place was soooo so good!! Must try! They have indoor seating & the woman that helped us was very nice, asked if we needed anything 3 times!

15 piece meal.

Absolutely loved Nona's! Hands down best wings on the island. If you're visiting the island make sure to program Nona's in your itinerary during your time on the island, if you don't you'll regret it. The wings were crispy, flavorful, and perfectly sauced--definitely the best I have ever had. The customer service was top-notch; friendly, fast, and welcoming from the moment I walked in. You can tell they really care about their food and their guests. Can't wait to come back! Five stars all the way.

20 piece wings. You can choose up to 4 flavors. Front to back - Calamansi chili, Yuzu buttah, OG. All were delicious.

Finally, a wing place that doesn't taste like every other wing place! Loved the Asian-fusion flavors, they did not disappoint. We had the OG, Yuzu Buttah and Calamansi Chili wings. Give them a try next time you're in the area

SPV. Gochujang Honey, OG
Jonah A.

yo nona chicken is fire i got the og, spv, and gochujang honey and bruh... all 3 were hella good. og was crispy and classic, spv had that salty garlicky flavor that hit diff, and the gochujang honey was sweet but spicy in the best way. chicken stayed crunchy and juicy too. 10/10 recommend fr everybody working was cherreh, real good service.

Yuku buttah..hawaiian brah bq.. sisiq lumpia...gochugang..

The food was delicious. They know their product. Kudos.. My low star review is due to the wait time. Order placed at 12:43p and did not leave with my food until 1:37p. I was told at the time of placing my order it would take 30 mins. I was perfectly fine with that. I watched people who placed their order after me leave with their food. Then I watched the cashier give 6 customers after me free drinks for their wait.... and they came after me..... When questioning the worker she apologized and said the fryers are slow and would be another 10 minutes. I'm sorry make that make sense if people ordering after me got their food When I finally got my food, they apologized again and told me they gave me an extra side (which ended up being 5 pcs of daikon lol) This will be my first and last time here.

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Love the OG!! Wings were so crispy and the sauce had so much flavor. Def wanna try more flavors next time!

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Some of the best chicken on the island hands down. Must try for locals and tourist looking for some good fried chicken.

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Amazing wings! And service is great richie make it feel like home! Will highly be coming back!

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Best chicken wings on the island hands down! Love the hospitality that Richie brings! Need to try the yuzu and OG!!

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Saw this place and randomly stopped by after shopping at Times. They make some really good wings.

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the food was very good, the chicken was crispy and the service was very friendly FIVE STARS

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