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    4.7 (63 reviews)
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    Cora L.

    Near Longs McCully on King Street, Rico Rico Chicken is shiny trailer/food truck visible when driving by. You order right outside of the stand in the window. While it can feel bustling on King Street outside, the service is quick, and it seems like a well-oiled machine inside. There is some parking on the street or if you are heading to Longs anyway, it is very close. The owner, Carlos, is friendly, down to earth, and great at engaging with his customers. While we have heard there are empanadas sometimes during the week, we mainly have gone on the weekends. We get the chicken, which is about $20. While it seems pricey, a whole chicken lasts a few meals. About 2-3 meals per chicken, which is not bad for $20-ish. The chicken comes with rice, corn, and a yellow sauce. The chicken itself is flavorful and packed with herbs and spices. While it does not require the yellow sauce, the sauce is SO good. It is like a really good mustard. It is not mustard though, it has a less acidic taste. The rice and corn (mixed together) are also good. They have some flavor and compliment the chicken well with some of the sweetness from the corn.

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    Haley F.

    Are you a fan of Costco's rotisserie chicken? (Of course you are, duh, why else would you be on this business's page LOL). Then let me introduce you to Rico Rico Chicken! I've seen several posts about this place raving about their mouth-watering chicken and I had waiting for the chance to go. Their hours are a little funny so pay attention to that before visiting on a whim, but I managed to squeeze in some time on a Sunday. Rico Rico Chicken is kinda like a food truck stand that's normally found on the makai side of Mo'ili'ili park, just before Longs Drugs on King Street, can't miss it. For parking, you can either drive right up to it or park Longs and walk over. Being just myself, I was just going to order a half chicken plate knowing full well it would still last me at least 2 meals. However, the friendly owner was very convincing and persuaded me into getting the whole chicken and I'm so glad that he did. I mean, look at that beauty! Idk what all the seasoning is but the chicken was beautifully spiced, absolutely tender and moist, and was super hot and fresh! This thing lasted me 3 meals and would've lasted me 4 but I had to eat as much as I could while it was still piping hot! I believe the sauce is a yellow pepper sauce, I do like the slight spice to it but I'm not a huge fan because it has a mayo like taste. Nothing wrong with it, just not my personal preference. But trust me, the seasoning on top the chicken skin is more than enough flavoring! I heard this guy sells out fast so either order ahead or get there early!

    Half chicken plate with rice and spicy pepper sauce
    Irene M.

    Variety is certainly the spice in life and Rico Rico has that covered on his Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken incredibly! Who hasn't seen the shiny trailer's permanent fixture on South King Street right along Mōiliili Neighborhood Park though I always see it closed which I can understand why as this Latinx-owned business runs four days a week (Tue, Wed, Fri & Sun 11am to 2:45pm) and from chatting with other regulars I'm told if you have his number you could find out if he's open to order in advance because he sells out on the regular. As times are tough so is the menu as it's been condensed to two plates a full or half chicken and it comes with rice not exactly sure what kind as it was on the dry though I did enjoy it, no corn like many says but a side of pepper sauce that looks like mustard but it's a slight spicy pepper which is a good accompaniment though the true star of the show...Rotisserie Chicken is excellent on it's own. Fresh never frozen chicken without any antibiotics, hormones or steroids the price speaks for itself of the quality and time he puts into his products. I was delighted to have the perfect timing to give Rico Rico Chicken a try. Thank you!

    Whole chicken plate $22
    Lori I.

    I drive past this cart (King St & Coolidge, across Kahai Street Kitchen and right before CVS) nearly every day and I finally saw it open when I passed it so I made a U-turn and came back! And with only 2 choices (1/2 chicken plate $13, or full chicken plate $22) there's not really much to decide. The plate comes with this rice/corn side, but the chicken is the real star of the show. I know, you must be thinking that's ridiculous to pay $22 but newsflash: everywhere is expensive now, and this stuff tastes way better than the Costco chickens (which are stuffed with brine/sugar/who knows what else!). This IS the best rotisserie chicken! I got the whole chicken plate and nearly ate the entire chicken myself, it was juicy and the skin was crispy and full of flavor. The chicken is heavily spiced but not spicy or too salty, the yellow dipping sauce (looks like a mustard/mayo sauce but better) has a tiny little kick, and it worked well with the chicken. I would pay $22 for the full chicken plate again, stretch it out over 2-3 meals (with a large salad) instead of eating it all at one sitting like I did today.

    Barbara C.

    I really wanted to like this but I thought it was okay. I loooove Peruvian rotisserie chicken and get it a lot back home in multiple restaurants. I love the sides and dipping sauces where I live. The chicken here was okay and had a different type of seasoning it also came with rice that was okay as well. I did not like the yellow sauce. I usually love aji Amarillo sauce but this one tastes weird and kind of smelled of mustard or something and I hate mustard. It was def not what I was expecting so I was disappointed.

    Two 1/2 chicken plates because we wanted our own rice portion
    Candice C.

    As promised...here's that review! It's not often I can promise a five star review when revisiting a place I hadn't been in a couple of years. Rico Rico is definitely an exception! It was a amazing as I assured my husband it would be. Juicy meat (even the breast piece) and delicious rice! The owner was very responsive via Yelp message when I placed my order in advance. HIGHLY RECOMMEND you calling un your order the day before because better believe they sell out. Everything was delicious and we kanacked after! We'll be back!

    Whole chicken plate
    Sarah S.

    Simple! Delicious! One of a kind! So happy I finally found a window of opportunity to make it to this food truck parked just before you approach the parking lot to Longs Mo'ili'ili on S King St. With only one item on the menu it makes it very easy for indecisive people like me to order. The only choice you have to make is whether you want a half chicken plate ($13) or a full ($22). The chickens are plump and moist on the inside. The outside is rubbed with a zesty blend of Peruvian spices that create an explosion of flavor that is hard to find in this part of the world. It comes with a yellow banana pepper sauce that is interesting but not necessary to enjoy your meal. As a local who is used to Asian sticky white rice, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the rice that comes with little kernels of corn. It's mild flavor and soft texture are the perfect complement which allow the star, the chicken, to shine. They have limited days and hours Tues, Wed, Fri, Sun 11:00-2:45 so time your cravings for Rico Rico chicken right!

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    Michael W.

    The chicken here is so fricking good!! Maybe the best chicken I've had on the island. I think it is!! I went for a full bird, ate half, and I'm writing this review before I eat the 2nd half!! I love the mustard dipping sauce too!!

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    Rebecca S.

    Stop whatever you're doing and eat here. BEST DAMN CHICKEN OF OUR LIVES. Worth the drive or walk to get here. You will want to eat more even when you're full. You'll fight for the last piece as if you haven't eaten in weeks. So juicy, so flavorful, the yellow chili sauce on the side is good but you don't even really need it but it's awesome too. The rice is tender and so good with the chicken. If you are visiting Oahu, make this a must eat on your list, you will not regret it. Halfway thru shoveling the chicken into my mouth, we both looked at each and said, "holy shit this is good." You can thank me later.

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    Thanks ! Closed : Monday , Saturday. Aloha !

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    2 months ago

    Quality ingredients with a unique blend of herbs that explodes in your mouth. A must try for anyone who loves huli huli style chicken.

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    10 months ago

    This flavor is unique to Hawaii and the meat was moist. If you're researching reviews on it, then you should definitely try it.

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    This place is so good. So much flavor, I actually crave this when I am wanting chicken. Be aware Carlos sells out fast so be on top of it!!

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    Glad you truly enjoyed it . Aloha !

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    Only real Peruvian chicken spot on island or all the islands actually. This truck should have way more reviews/recognition.

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    An honor to bring Peruvian food to this side of the world !

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    Gracias !! Kilos of Aloha !

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    Happy to bring some of the Peruvian Flavor to the Isles !

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    Gracias . Pleasure to Cook in the Most beautiful Island in da world !

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    4 years ago

    Best chicken to take to beach- subscribe text message so you know when he is there. Call in ahead on your way to book. We love this place

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    Waikiki Garlic Shack - Coconut Shrimp plate

    Waikiki Garlic Shack

    4.5(143 reviews)
    1.2 miWaikiki
    $$

    I was looking for a quick hot lunch (3 days of eating poke will do that to ya) and this popped up…read moreon Yelp so I wandered over. It's in an area with a few other food stalls and I didn't know what to expect but I'm so glad I tried it. I ordered the angry shrimp plate and the 6pc coconut shrimp a la carte ($13.95). The coconut shrimp is outta this world. Coated with breading with flakes of coconut, the crispy, crunchy exterior is so satisfying to bite into and unveils the juicy shrimp underneath. I loved the sauces it came with too -- it paired so well with the shrimp. The angry shrimp plate comes with two scoops of furikake rice and a small side salad. Whatever is in the salad dressing is seriously addictive and the angry shrimp is wonderful when paired with the rice. The sauce made me want two more scoops of white rice. I preferred my beloved coconut shrimp more but all in all these were excellent dishes. I might need to get this again and that's high praise considering the abundance of good food in Oahu.

    AVOID AT ALL COSTS!! Disrespectful service & completely unacceptable behavior!!…read more My boyfriend and I placed two separate orders for a total of 4 platters and 2 drinks. During my boyfriend's transaction, he didn't realize it was cashless, and the employee, Mitchel T, repeatedly pressured him to put his cash in the tip jar - mentioning things like a ski trip and family to convince him to hand the cash over as tip. It quickly became uncomfortable. When picking up our first order (2 platters, 2 drinks), the same employee asked if I could carry everything. I said I'd try, but instead of giving me the drinks, he handed me only the 2 platters and angrily sighed before setting the drinks back down. As I went back for the drinks, he instead handed me the remaining two platters. I turn to set those down and while doing so I guess he thought now I would be able to handle carrying 2 platters and 2 drinks. Because I didn't grab the drinks this second go around, the worker called me a "F***ING IDIOT." When I said, "that's rude," he doubled down - telling another customer I was an idiot because he was "busy" (there was only one person in line). My boyfriend calmly tried to address it, but the employee refused, completely ignored him, and continued glaring at us as we left. Other customers also expressed how rudely treated they were at this location. We spent nearly $100 to be treated with hostility. Completely unacceptable.

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    Food truck "court" including the angry shrimp!

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    #1 Angry Shrimp

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    Sam's Kitchen

    Sam's Kitchen

    4.0(1.4k reviews)
    1.1 miWaikiki
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    We stumbled upon this restaurant a few visits ago and now we make a point to stop by every time we…read moreare in Waikiki. It is truly the freshest and most delicious shrimp dish we have had here and we honestly cannot believe this place is not packed all the time. The outdoor seating area is so cool with a pool, beautiful lighting and tons of plants that make it feel like a little oasis. It is a great spot for larger groups and very kid friendly. Definitely grab some wine or beer and enjoy dinner here because the prices are incredible for the quality. On top of all that the staff are so personable and welcoming. We just love this place and highly recommend it.

    Hawaiian garlic shrimp is a iconic local dish, not technically traditional Hawaiian food, featuring…read moreshell-on shrimp tossed in a pungent garlic-butter sauce, heavily popularized by North Shore, Oahu food trucks since the mid-1970s. With the recent flood happening at the end of March, and our trip being in early April, going to North Shore wasn't advised. While we have some great Hawaiian garlic shrimp spots in Arizona, we had to at least try to get some garlic shrimp while on Oahu. We gave this place a try just because we were already in the building. It wasn't a choice we made prior because honestly, I would have suggested trying a more well-known spot like two miles away, haha! We shared a $14 Shrimp with Original Garlic sauce on it and made it a combo with rice, a scoop of potato mac salad, and regular salad, $14 + $6. Sam's Kitchen was okay. I would have loved to have the shell-on but this place does not offer shell-on shrimp. Still, they make a decent garlic shrimp.

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    Chee Hoo BBQ - Combo Platter

    Chee Hoo BBQ

    3.6(81 reviews)
    1.0 miWaikiki
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    This was my first time. I like that they offer 3 sides with your meat. I had the baked beans,…read morecoleslaw and potato salad. All three were very tasty. Not your standard sides. I would just order the sides that is how good they were. I ordered the ribs. It came with 4 ribs. The sauce was really good and the ribs were meaty but not fall off the bone tender. I suggest sturdier utensils as my fork broke on the first rib. I also suggest offering extra sauce (for a fee) and provide a hand wipe for after dinner. I would also like to see a brisket Sammy. I certainly be back. The staff were friendly yet slow to acknowledge us waiting. It is located in the food court and finding a table can be a challenge in peak eating times.

    They're located in Kuhio's food hall. This place was popping at 8PM on a Saturday night…read more I ordered the Chee Hoo combo which came with beef brisket, baby back ribs, smoked sausage, and short ribs. It was ~$30 and easily shareable with 2-3 people. Everything tasted great and I loved the smokey flavor and bbq sauce. Beef brisket and short rib were kinda tough and chewy. It came with three sides so I got cole slaw, potato salad, and Mac and cheese. Cole slaw and Mac and cheese were solid; Potato salad was just alright. They also gave one warm bun too. The reason I gave 3 stars was because service was extremely slow. It seemed like they were short staff and had one person at the cash register AND getting the food. He would take a few orders, and then grab the food. When I arrived, he was grabbing food for multiple folks so then I stood there waiting like 15 just to place my order. Then when he restarted and took my order, he took like 5 more orders before grabbing the food so then I waited even longer for another 15 min. That's 30 min of waiting! Also he wasn't serving food in the order that orders were received so it felt actually felt even longer. There needs to be a better system! Surprisingly he did a employee discount on my order. Not sure if it's because it was close to closing time. Btw they charge extra if you order to-go because of the supplies for packaging. I think food is alright but wouldn't return and wait that long for bbq.

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    Kalbi Shortrib Plate with beans, mac & cheese, and cole slaw.

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    Waikiki Chicken In Paradise - Chicken Loco Moco!

    Waikiki Chicken In Paradise

    4.6(18 reviews)
    1.2 miWaikiki

    Nothing against Waikiki Chicken in Paradise, but I'm not going to lie - I had no idea the mini food…read moretruck park they're located in even existed, let alone had them on my list of bookmarks. However, after having to abandon our original dinner plans, we were no less intrigued after randomly stumbling across this place. While they may not have been our first choice for dinner, coming here was far more appealing than eating fast food or at the nearby IHOP! Although seeing so many folks at this mini food truck park may have been what caught our attention, it was the boxes of fried chicken on nearly every table that swayed us to try Waikiki Chicken in Paradise in particular. After skimming the menu, it wasn't hard to see why they were such a popular choice - everything on it sounded great. Granted, that's not overly difficult when there are only eight items to choose from, but tough to argue with the likes of fried chicken loco moco, fried chicken curry rice, fried chicken sandwiches, chicken & croffle, and fish & chips! Since we saw how big the portion were and didn't want anything too heavy (read: sadly, no loco moco or Japanese curry), we opted to split a FRIED CHICKEN RICE PLATE ($16.95) which came with a Fried Chicken Cutlet over White Rice with Mac Salad & Green Salad. Funny enough, despite already having a sense of how much food they give, I was still surprised by the generous portion size. As for how it all tasted, this was great. The breading on the chicken reminded me of Popeye's (though, without the spice), the batter was crispy, and the chicken itself was rather moist. As for the sides, the mac salad was pretty good, but the salad was a little heavy on dressing. If there was one thing I could change about our order, I think I'd want to see how it would taste with a sauce or glaze. At the very least, I'd definitely go with a different dipping sauce, like their Pineapple Ginger, Lilikoi Mayo, or Guava BBQ, as the Honey Mustard we went with tasted a bit generic. Of course, we could've solved both problems if we had gone with the Fried Chicken Loco Moco or Fried Chicken Curry Rice instead! I guess I'll just have to wait until the next time I'm in Waikiki!

    We got the Fried Chicken Meal and it was pretty solid! the chicken was so crispy and wasn't dry at…read moreall! fries were great and the mac salad was solid. the service was good, they were super nice and patient. this place is tucked in with a couple other food trucks/stalls and it's in such a cute area! there's seats and tables outside and it feels lively especially at night! definitely a place to check out if you're craving a somewhat filling meal!

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