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Overlord Chicken

4.3 (174 reviews)
Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Dogs allowed

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Xin L.

My partner and I came by overlord chicken after I mentioned repeatedly that I would like to try their fried chicken & mala tang again. Service is good, more self service leaning, you just go and order at the counter and cashier will bring the order to you. The mala tang process goes, grab a bowl, pick out desired items, choose broth & spice level, they will weight, you pay, they prep and bring it out. Their selections for the mala tang is less than before and is now 19.99/LBS, with a 0.9lbs minimum. We got the traditional spicy level 2 and it was solid, not too spicy and good to enjoy and even drink the broth. We also got one spicy chicken leg and 2 drumsticks. The chicken were all very crispy and juicy. Not SUPER flavorful as I would've liked but good enough to stand against other standard fried chicken spots. It was clearly fried and made fresh though, as it was piping hot. We would definitely come back again, it was solid semi fast last night "comfort" food.

Tomato base with spicy level 3
Steven N.

Wanted to get malatang so came here. options are wide but quality could be a little more premium since they're currently charging $20/lb (01/26). I would want more higher options for that price. got their Tomato base with spicy level 3 and Bone broth spicy level 2. both were good but the bone broth one is a little bland. Spicy level 2 and 3 are both spicy so be careful. Also got their Combo #4 chicken, comes 4 ways which is a great deal and great amount. also really good flavors too. young lady in the front doesn't speak much english, so anything out of her script, she won't understand. Food takes about 20 mins to come out during 6-8pm so be prepared to wait a little. Tables inside are limited so grab a table after you order

Teri C.

Drove along Kapahulu Ave and noticed the signs for Mala Tang at 'Overlord Fried Chicken'. We wanted to try and found street parking - a stall available right in front. It was our first time there, so we took time to figure out the picture menus and concept for the Mala Tang. Slight language barrier with the worker but we ordered 2 bowls of Mala Tang with fried chicken & sausages to share. Asian bottled drinks available in the fridge. Casual seating area available to eat there. We waited as our food was freshly made to order. I had the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup... spice level 2 was perfect for me - slight kick. Hubz got the Spicy Bowl with rice... spice level 4. Bowls were great... and the standout was their Fried Chicken - perfectly seasoned and fried with a beautiful crispy coating. No wonder they are called 'Overlord Chicken' - their chicken is truly supreme with masters in the kitchen. We enjoyed the fried Taiwan Sausages too. All in all, a wonderful 1st experience here, and we would definitely return.

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Nathan K.

It's all about the food here at Overlord which is very good. Known for their fried chicken, this is an absolute must. The menu is diverse so feel free to be adventurous. While parking is limited, you can find street parking in front of the restaurant and on surrounding side streets. Service here is friendly and the restaurant itself is intimate. Definitely get a whole fried chicken and some sides. Really really delicious. It's BYOB here too, so if you want to to enjoy some...bring some.

Fries... Very mediocre
Addie L.

Mixed bag... We came here because a rave review from a YouTuber. Good news is their Combo #6 is a great deal which is more than enough food for 3 for less than $60. This comes with popcorn chicken, strips, sandwiches whole fried chicken fries and drinks. Out of all of the food, chicken sandwich is hands down the best. Crispy and moist and even has a hint of heat. One of the better sandwiches out there. Popcorn chicken is ok... Nice balance of meat and coating. Same for strips. Whole chicken came out temperature hot. Skin is very crispy and meat is moist. What's wrong? No flavor at all in the skin or meat.. as if trying to reduce the sodium for the meal. Very disappointed. Fries is ok.. Took a while to get the food and AC was broken. Summer months will be brutal. Recommend take out. The place is new so decor is nice and clean. Interesting.. most of the diners opted for their make your own soup (btw is by pound and minimum is $20).

Sungju K.

One of my FAVORITE restaurants! I personally love mala and anything Chinese herb (numbing sensation) so I was happy to find out that they reopened in Kapahulu. The restaurant is joint with the Overlord Chicken. Parking is available on Kapahulu or we usually find a spot on Date street and walk over. The ingredients seem to be fresh every time we go in and the service is quick and friendly. They charge you by the weight (you choose what to put in your soup) and for a pretty big amount, we were charged about $20 per person. I definitely recommend this place if you enjoy Chinese hot pot!

Emily P.

This was a wonderful late(ish) night place, however, there is a lack of parking. There's street parking but that's always a hit or miss. They were completely empty when our party arrived, but that was worked out in our favor as we didn't realize how small the dine in area was. We were able to push almost all of the tables together and fit our large party of 25 people. There are so many options offered and we ordered a bunch of options to split amongst the table family style. We also got the build your own spicy hot pot which was delicious! Unfortunately, you also have to walk outside to the back of the restaurant to use their bathroom which isn't super clean, and as it was late at night, I needed someone to walk with me around the corner for safety.

* Food poisoned* 4am in the morning and still in the toilet:( Went here around 11pm with co-wokers after a busy night of working. I ordered a comb 2 which includes a chicken sandwich, fried chicken leg, a French fries and a soda. I asked for spicy for my sandwich and fried chicken legs. After first bite of the sandwich, I realized that it's not spicy at all, so I asked the guy, are these all spicy? he said yes, and I told him it's not spicy at all. Guess what? He just ignored me and walked away. So I left no tips for him. ( I was gonna give cash after eating) Never come back again, not just because of food poisoning, but also because of bad service, and the way they handle the situation.

Build-Your-Own hotpot noodle
Adam M.

+ I've been following them since the Oahana Hale and McCully Shopping Center days. Great to see that they now have their own restaurant with an expanded menu including fried chicken and Mala Tang + Free street parking along Date St, or metered street parking in front of the restaurant on Kapahulu. + Build-Your-Own hot pot / Mala tang / noodles is a lot of fun. + Choose your own numbing and spicy options. The soup is always hearty and warming and flavorful even with the non-spicy or mild options. + Popcorn chicken is tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. + Nice and bright and clean ambiance. + Speedy and attentive services. + Reasonable pricing

Dumpling Soup
The Official C.

Overlord Fried Chicken isn't just a name, it's an attitude. If you don't know what you're looking for, you'll walk right by. Tucked into a spot with serious dive bar energy with loud flavors and great tastes, this place feels like the kind of place you stumble into at midnight and never want to leave. The kitchen here is a straight-up flavor laboratory run by mad geniuses in aprons. The fried chicken is not just fried it's baptized in flavor. Perfectly crisp on the outside, gloriously tender on the inside, and seasoned like someone dared them to go too far and thank God they did. You can go classic, get lit with the hot, or go full Overlord and let the spice obliterate your taste buds in the best way possible. Their crispy, spicy, juicy excellence comes in steaming hot with serious intentions to conquer your hunger and burn your tastebuds. But wait, it gets better. The dumpling soup here is criminally underrated. Big portions with insane flavors! This is not the place for a polite salad. This is where you roll up your sleeves, destroy a plate of wings, sip something strong and cold, and leave wondering what just happened (but in a good way). Come hungry. Leave conquered. All hail the Overlord.

Malatang

I eat here so often...not sure how I have yet to post a review. I often crave malatang and this is the only option on island. They don't have a sauce bar, but I like their options for noodles and toppings. Only meat option is beef; they don't offer pork lamb or chicken. Soup and spice is very yummy. Wish there were more malatang options here or if they added more meats and a sauce bar that'd be 10000000000/10. Love this place nonetheless.

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S M.

Today I got to try the Choose Your Own Noodles Soup for $19.99 per pound and it was fun and tasty. Also, the service was very friendly and helpful.

I like spicy hot pot and fried chicken. I like spicy food
song h.

Delicious spicy hot pot and fried chicken. Fried chicken is the flavor of China The service in the store is also good. The front desk is very patient with the questions asked and the environment is very nice

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Love Mala the spiced oil was good flavor the owner was nice always check on us will be back.

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The chicken sandwich was good and moist. I don't remember much about the full chicken we ordered, so there's that!

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Surprising good. We get the whole chickens and it's a pretty good deal for Hawaii, a little over $30 for both. Thanks for being here

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This place has great food and amazing consistency. So glad that they're open late, hope they're in business for many years to come

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Yummy, there's four tables and parking in the back. Fried chicken, burger, fish balls on a stick.

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Just really, really good chicken. I want to go back and try some of their Asian Noodle dishes.

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