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    Original Magoo's Pizza

    3.7 (292 reviews)
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    ORIGINAL MAGOO'S PIZZA ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    A beautiful POTPOURRI pizza from Magoos  My familys favorite!

    Great service and even better food! So happy this family run business is back in our neighborhood

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    Maddy R.

    The 3/5 stars has nothing to do with the food because the food is delicious!!! I just did not like the ally way leading into the restaurant and the fact that they were out of the mac salad. Also, the direct tables. It seems like there are two entrances but from someone who has never been here, it can be confusing on how to get in here. We went through a dark alleyway to enter in. It was unclear if it was the actual entrance because the only indicator was a crumbled menu outside of the entrance. No overhead sign or other indicator. After going in, the tables were dirty so we cleaned them off. We ordered a medium pepperoni pizza and REALLY enjoyed the pizza!!! It was hot and fresh. I would 100% eat this again.

    Magoo's Famous Combo Pizza
    Lehuanui W.

    I'm gonna preface this review with the fact that as a child I frequently Magoo's often. They had locations in Aiea, Salt Lake, and Puck's Alley... with the bar! All types of beers on tap. It was superb! All these years later, they are now situated in Kaimukī & the food quality is still ʻonolicious. We ordered pizza, chicken wings, garlic cheese bread. The seating is limited. Maybe fits 50-55 ppl. There are 4 high tops near the street entrance fronting the windows, some tables in the main dining area, as well as some seat on the bar. The vibe is super laid back, dark lighting, friendly people. However, there were some hiccups in the service. We ordered our food pretty quickly after we sat (we were hungry!) Another table sat and were served part of our order. ‍ We watched it happen in real time. Then, the server tried to give it to us even though it sat on that couple's table. He walked over to us and asked us if we still wanted it even though he had given it to them originally. No thank you! Other that than mishap, it was a good experience.

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    Peter C.

    Original Magoo's Pizza used to be on University Ave back in the days. It closed that location over 20 years ago and moved around a couple of times. Their current location is on Waialae Ave in Kaimuki. This location is a much bigger footprint than their location they had a couple of years ago. Service is excellent during my recent visit. The front of the house was run by Daniel (waiter, cashier, bartender, and busboy. Happy hour is daily with 50% off bottle wines till 6pm. The pizzas were good. The Magoo's combo is the way to go. Get the giant size if you're in a large group, it's perfect for sharing. Parking is street metered or paid hourly parking in the back.

    Uncle Glenn's Bread Pudding
    Porsche S.

    My childhood is reminiscent of eating Magoos square pizza. Nice crispy crust and ooey gooey cheese. Leftovers were the best when you put it in the toaster oven. Back then they used to be in their yellow food truck. Today, Magoos can be found in the bustling Kaimuki area right on Waialae Avenue. Street parking in front or paid parking in back. We had takeout from her one day and got the veggie pizza and a pepperoni pizza. I was disappointed at the lack of flavor. Maybe that's the problem with food as a child. You have a thought in your head that it is utterly delicious. Then you grow up and realize it wasn't all it was cracked up to be. Maybe it was a miss on that day. I'll be back to give them another shot.

    Bill For Two, reasonable for dinner!
    Gerald P.

    After seeing Magoo's had opened up in Kaimuki after going there in high school in the 70' s & remembering the good times & delicious pizza. I left Hawaii & returned 43 years later. I had to see if the original combination pizza was the same as I remembered. It was loaded with pork sausage, pepperoni, olives, & we omitted the bell peppers. It was pretty much as I had remembered, nice & crusty, cooked perfectly! The zucchini was cut into bite size cubes & lightly battered & served with a single portion of ranch dressing. Corona & Modelo Especial bottles washed everything down. While everything was good, it lacked the ''Wow''factor I remembered !Colton served as bartender& server and he provided polite & excellent customer service. Appreciated the solo guitar player as he provided lively entertainment at dinner hour.Restrooms are clean & dining room well decorated .Made for a nice evening out at Magoo's.Drove from Kaneohe to get here, 30 minutes, so looking forward to returning when in the area!

    Storefront on Waialae Avenue
    Nadine C.

    Lunch in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawaii... Magoo's Pizza is an old-school name. It was popular in the past, disappeared, and returned! What is Original Magoo's Pizza? As I walked past the sign on Waialae Avenue, I decided to try it. I had parked at a metered street stall, even though the municipal parking lot is right behind the restaurant. I entered the cool, air-conditioned, nicely decorated, cozy space and was greeted immediately by an enthusiastic employee! He was very eager to serve and asked if I was doing takeout or dine-in... Good question. I was going to do takeout, but realized that pizza tastes best fresh and hot. He showed me to a seat at the bar and suggested that I get the Baby Pizza... ok! He asked if I wanted pepperoni... ok! Then I looked at the menu. The pizza arrived quickly. I was offered some water. I declined, but he brought some anyway - thank you! He also brought a plate, napkins, and utensils. The pizza crust was thin and crisp - like a cracker! The pepperoni was a bit spicy. The cheese was ok... I sprinkled some Parmesan cheese over the top. It was a filling meal! I'm glad I tried it and dined-in!

    Fried Chicken Wings - 12 piece
    Catherine P.

    Work lunch Wednesday was enjoyed at Magoo's Pizza in kaimuki. We had a large party and got there a little before 12 and had to wait because they don't open until 12. We ordered the chicken wings and got half dry and half wet in their buffalo blue cheese wet sauce. We ordered a couple of pizzas to share with the table one was their roasted garlic and chicken, pizza, which is my absolute favorite. However, if you don't like capers, then I would definitely say don't get this pizza because the capers bring that pop of salt in every bite, there were some amazing garlic pieces on the pizza. We also got the vegetarian pizza and combo pizza. Throughout our meal we were the only people in the restaurant until the very end. It is small, so our table of 10 took up the entire middle of the restaurant. But service was great, the food came out on time, and I will definitely be back to get more of the garlic chicken pizza.

    Magoo's Special Gourmet Pizza and Original Magoo's Cheese Pizza
    Nicole N.

    Haven't had Magoo's Pizza in years ever since they had their food truck down in Waikiki so when I heard they opened in Kaimuki I had to try it! We got the Magoo's Special Gourmet Pizza and Original Magoo's Cheese Pizza and it tasted exactly how it did when I had it years ago. I ordered the pizza online to go although there were plenty of seats to eat inside. Lots of parking in the back as well in the municipal parking lot and the worker's were very friendly. Overall I'm so glad they opened a shop close to home & will definitely be back!

    Famous combo pizza and original cheese pizza
    John N.

    I first tried Magoo's Pizza in Waikiki over 25 years ago. Was always awesome. Then enjoyed it when they were selling it out of the food truck at the 76 Station on King Street. Same great taste and people. Since that closed, I haven't had it. I saw that they opened up in Kaimuki but read that they had a few opening issues. Finally decided to go and try my favorite pizza. Ordered the combo and cheese pizzas. Happy to say same great taste and very generous with the toppings. The crust was super crunchy but not dry. Magoo's is the best Pizza period. Great food and employees. Will be back again

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    gas pizza better than anything on north shore. Got a huge 16 inch super Worth it still get left overs

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    Don't forget to get the chicken - beyond amazing and easy to share. The staff can help you decide what size

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    11 months ago

    I love Magoos. The staff they have is always friendly and their pizza and chicken dinner are worth it! Weekends sometimes have live music!

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    One of my old time favorites. Magoo's pizza sauce has a very tangy taste and thin crust. Reminds me of when I was a teenager.

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    E Chicken Ward

    E Chicken Ward

    4.4(34 reviews)
    3.6 mi•Kaka'ako
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    DO NOT ORDER HERE. They are currently closed even though their Uber Eats and DoorDash accounts show…read morethat they're accepting orders. I heard that they're closed for summer break, but I also heard that they're close permanently. Regardless, if you place an order on an app, good luck getting that refund! It took me over an hour chatting with different Uber Eats customer service, escalating the issue, and I finally received the refund days later because I refused to let it go. The food itself was just okay, but my husband was a fan. I didn't think the fried chicken was anything remarkable. If you want decent Korean fried chicken, go the little spot inside Paloma food court.

    I ordered the K-Crispy Chicken "Whole Pieces" and really got ripped off…read more Out of the 10 Piece box, only 3 pieces, 1 leg, 2 wings were complete pieces. They actually cut in half 5 pieces of the Chicken Backs and each 1/2 counted as a piece of overcooked chicken jerky! I also got a 1/3 of a breast section with bones and not even a 1/2 of a thigh. That totals my 10 pieces. More bones and excess crispy flour then consumable meat. NOBODY gives a Chicken back (or 1/2 a back)! Not Popeyes, not KFC or Zippy's who will remain my Favorite because I will only get ripped off the 1st time, never again. Additionally, they make you buy the sauce, the reason is due to no seasoning on the over floured bread...but it IS Crispy! The Chicken tenders were overcooked and REALLY Chewy around the edges. Just a LOT of breaded Crispy with no flavor, what "Chef" doesn't even use salt? Really, if you're going to risk testing this food, PAY for some sauce! I hope the Owner reads this and realizes that ripping people off by selling broken pieces that most Chef's throw away because they have so little meat on them, isn't going to keep him in business. The profit margin may be up while folks are trying it, spending their hard earn $$$'s, yet not coming back will be the ultimate demise of this business as many other have come and gone doing the exact same thing, not putting themselves in he patron's position. Ask yourself this: When was the last time you saw a bowl of whole chicken pieces and immediately grabbed one that was back bone chopped in half?

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    bb.q Chicken Kahala - Secret Sauce Wings and Fries (@miguelmoralesphotography on Instagram)

    bb.q Chicken Kahala

    4.0(382 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    My favorite cheat food! LOL! The Golden Fried Chicken Wings and Spicy Chicken Sandwich are my…read morefavorite. I split the sandwich in half with my dad and share the wings. It's a very satisfying meal and definitely a cheat meal for me - I don't eat it often. Service is always efficient whether you order over the phone or in-person. I really enjoy the chicken here it's always crispy on the outside and tender when you bite into it. They get a lot of orders for people just picking up so it's great to see this location stay busy. Interior is very clean and bright with KPOP or K-Dramas playing on the TVs. If you're waiting for your food I recommend just chilling and watching what's on the tv - at least that's what I do LOL!

    Not Recommended for Kids! This was our first time dining…read morehere with our four children (ages 3-10), and unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience. Because my kids can't handle spicy food, I asked for one dish to be made non-spicy so they could try it first. They loved it, so I ordered a second serving of the exact same dish for them. When the second order arrived, I could clearly see red chili flakes throughout the dish. As soon as my kids started eating, they complained that it was too spicy and couldn't finish it. I politely asked if the kitchen could remake the dish with no spice, explaining that it was for young children. Instead of trying to help, I was told the dish was made the same way as the first one and that it was the best they could do. There was no effort to find a solution or accommodate such a simple request. We ended up spending over $100 on a meal that our kids couldn't eat, and the lack of customer service made the experience even more disappointing. Sadly, we won't be returning and can't recommend this restaurant to families with young children. This version flows more naturally while emphasizing the inconsistency between the first and second dishes.

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    bb.q Chicken Kahala - When you live in your car: Enjoying this cheesy-creamy Ddeok Bokki meal while waiting to pick up my daughter from school.

    When you live in your car: Enjoying this cheesy-creamy Ddeok Bokki meal while waiting to pick up my daughter from school.

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    Vons Chicken - Dinner 4me@Vons Chicken 4/25/2024.Happy 2finally see that u can order less amt of Chicken & they have a plate lunch.Crisy Shoyu Chicken,ONO!

    Vons Chicken

    4.3(207 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    I've ordered from this location previously. Today I was about to place my usual order of snow…read morechicken wings and mandoo - satisfying either hot or cold - when I saw they have fried chicken gizzards! Yesssss! Not impossible, but hard to find in Hawaii. And oh they were worth it. They were properly fried so they were done, but not over-fried. They were juicy instead of dried out. A little greasy, but not so much it was disgusting. If I had to share, it would be necessary to get two orders. I will definitely order from this location again and get the gizzards. Kudos to whoever was staffing the fryer today - both the gizzards and the snow wings were exceptionally well-prepared.

    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.

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    @Vons Chicken; 7/7/2024. Mahalo Nui Hubby David for picking up these Ono *Shoyu Fried Chicken*, So Full Now!! Ouch. LOL

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    Bo’s Kitchen - Beef noodle soup

    Bo’s Kitchen

    4.4(412 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    Bo's Kitchen is a mom-and-pop Cantonese restaurant with other Asian favorites like laksa,…read morejajangmyeon, and Japanese curry, to name a few. This is my first time trying their food, and I have a lot of positive thoughts regarding their dishes. Their beef brisket noodle was one of my all-time favorites compared to other locations, because they are generous with the amount of brisket they give you and they use egg noodles by default. Their soup was okay, but the braised and marinated meat was definitely the highlight of this dish. Overall, a great late night evening option in town for Cantonese comfort food, even among those coming from China; I think that speaks volumes about the authenticity of their food and quality. Highly recommend and would love to return to try their laksa in the future.

    I hadn't been here in three years. The first time here I did not like it at all. I decided to Uber…read moreEat it to my job. I got the wonton noodles with brisket. I'm not sure of the price, because Uber has different pricing from the establishment. This time around I really liked it. The broth was flavored and the wontons didn't have big chunks of pork in it. It was actually minced. The brisket was tasty and tender. If you don't know what to get from here, get this. The wonton noodles with brisket. I appreciate that they separated the broth from the noodles. Who wants to eat soggy noodles?

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    Buffalo Wild Wings - Buffalo Wild Wings

    Buffalo Wild Wings

    2.2(424 reviews)
    2.9 mi•Ala Moana
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    I'm going to preface this by saying that usually the service is slightly slow here and my food is…read moreusually pretty good but not great, but the last time I went I had excellent service and excellent, hot, fresh and fast food, so maybe things are turning around? My favorite item is the Hatch green chile burger, which reminds me of when I used to live in the Southwest and green chile was everywhere. The Hatch green chile burger at Buffalo Wild Wings has some slight heat but nothing overwhelming. Sometimes the fries are only warm and not crisp, but my fries recently were actually crispy, well seasoned, and hot. Service was prompt and attentive without being overwhelming. My check was taken care of quickly. I got refills of my drink when requested. I would come back to this location again based on this visit. Hopefully things are on an upswing!

    One star by default they get zero stars. I specifically…read morecalled this location beforehand to confirm if they were showing a particular boxing match. The staff put me on hold to double-check and assured me it would be broadcast. Based on that confirmation, I spent money on transportation to get there, only to find out upon arrival that they weren't showing the fight at all. When I brought this up to management, all they offered was a empty apology--no accountability for misleading customers or wasting their time and money. If you're heading here to watch a specific sporting event, don't rely on what they tell you over the phone. Terrible customer service and zero follow-through.

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    Fruit punch please *9/8/23

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