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Uncle's Chicken

4.3 (92 reviews)
Open • 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

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Khierstin G.

When the parking lot is shared with places like Uncle's Chicken, Viet Chubby Boy, Upscale, Guieb's Cafe, you know there's gonna be ONO grinds, so good luck on finding parking! The chicken here is made FRESH to order and because there were six of us, it look a bit long, but well worth the wait! The chicken itself was good and definitely a cheaper alternative to bb.q Chicken. I'd also come back for their crispy chicken sandwiches too. The best part though was catching a glimpse of Uncle behind the counter watching us enjoying our food; his face beaming with pride and joy!

Abigail A.

Their chicken skewers are amazing. Do yourself a favor and order 2 of it. Tried out the uncles wrap as well and very happy! Crispy and fresh. Gonna come back for more (: Kind service provided, lots of indoor seating available if you want.

9. Crispy Fried Whole Chicken spicy
Vina P.

The spicy whole fried chicken looked bigger in the pictures. It's as long as a kitchen scissor. It can be shared if you're the sharing type. Can feed 2 people or 1 very hungry person. The size and taste for the price of $16.49 is a great deal. The spicy is actually spicy so I recommend getting the regular if you can't handle the heat. This whole fried chicken has bones so when you tear/bite into it be aware. They also have popcorn chicken and that is bone free. Service is quick and prompt. Don't want to wait? Call ahead and pick it up.

7/25/25 Regular flavor Chicken Wings plate
Tommie O.

7/25/25 Chose Regular Flavor 2 Chicken Quarters in a box Tasty w crispy skin n juicy inside Onion Rings were the fat juicy kind w a crispy coating... Ono! Wife had Regular Flavored Chicken Wings meal w corn n furikake topped rice She liked it Chicken cooked to order... Hot Goodness! Nice Asian family w their kids running around made for a friendly atmosphere

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Gerald P.

Coming back to this chicken place, as the first time we had a good experience! Quiet simple chicken restaurant run by a couple, she out front & him in the kitchen. Ordered the 6 piece original fried chicken wings & drumsticks, came with can mayo corn & two scoops of white rice with furikake on top. An order of fried onion rings & a Diet Coke 12 oz can. Asked for ice & drinking water & both can in nice clear plastic, disposable cups. Food was great, fried chicken hot, onion rings, fried well, asked for an got ranch & ketchup packets. Total about $24. Ranch dressing cost .50 extra. They package up all the food in a paper shopping bag, so you can either take out or eat in ! Like their eatery & the nice couple that run it!

Raymond K.

It being off my beaten path, I wasn't aware of Uncle's Chicken until someone posted a photo of their fried whole chicken in a Facebook group. This was something different. Today I had something to take care of in the Kalihi area, so I thought it would be a good opportunity to stop by Uncle's Chicken. It was easy to find, among the array of small eating and other establishments all sharing the same parking lot, next to the Post Office. I had the place all to myself when I entered. The gentleman behind the counter helped me to place my order for the Crispy Fried Whole Chicken. He said it would take 15 minutes, then went into the kitchen. A short while later, a lady came out and stood at the counter. She helped a customer who came in after me. There were children at one of the tables, quietly entertaining themselves. I assumed they belonged to the couple. Before I knew it, the woman said something and brought a tall bag containing the chicken over to where I was sitting. I made my way home with the bag of hot food. My wife had prepared something else for lunch by then (another new recipe), so we had that first. Later we finally got around to tasting the chicken. The chicken was crispy on the outside, of course, but the meat inside was tender and moist. And it definitely wasn't bland - some would consider it "spicy" or even "hot." I found the flavor interesting and nice. https://www.facebook.com/HawaiiWorldLEN/posts/pfbid02s6cXgC7LwPkNbRkcNBPSH74Dmz88vsN6MqD7kTdE5Qj8vspEH5fkFGVuKzDnkK1Jl

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Vicky L.

Ordered fruit teas and an uji matcha latte. The uji matcha latte tasted like coconut and I reallllllly did not like it. Couldn't drink more than a few sips before tossing. Topical fruit teas were decent, I don't like having seeds in my teas but it seems to be a common factor for tea places to put seeds in. Small family owned establishment with kids, but nice people.

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Kristine M.

I'm surprised this place hasn't gone viral. This is one of those businesses that I wouldn't be surprised to see on a food influencer's TikTok page. The chicken was filling, crispy and delicious and didn't give us that heavy greasy -ick feeling that a lot of fried food can give you. The chicken wrap was so good, kind of reminded me of a better version of McDonald's snack wrap. The chicken sandwich was also perfect, light and crispy. They give you a great serving of waffle fries that are hot and crispy. We also got strawberry mango smoothies which were so refreshing and flavorful. I'm so happy to have found a fried chicken place that doesn't make me feel sick after. Can't wait to come back!

Marissa K.

If you're in the mood for made to order fresh fried chicken sandwiches and boba then this is the place to go in Kalihi! Super crispy fried chicken! If you have a sweet tooth craving then you can also get a boba to go after eating your fried chicken sandwich.

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Val D.

Uncle's Chicken can be missed because it's along side a row of restaurants next to Diners on North King Street in Kalihi. After returning from Korea (which is not on yelp, so I couldn't post or check-in to yelp while I was there), I am hunting to find chicken like how restaurants in korea make it. They say Korea has better chicken than the fried chicken than here, and I now know why. The closest that I can compare to is Uncle's Chicken. Although it is about $1.60 for one wing, you will not disappoint. The chicken is so juicy inside and crispy outside with their own seasoning that it makes it so delicious! It came with their own special dipping sauce, but their original chicken alone suffices. Although a bit expensive, would I get chicken here again? Yes, definitely, and will try their other types of chicken. They also sell milk teas and boba drinks, which is a plus. I ordered the jasmine green milk tea, and the boba to my surprise are lighter, so since I couldn't drink it all, I left it in the fridge until the next day, and it did not turn hard, so I got to enjoy it a day after as well. Cashier was very nice, but did not understand me when I asked about the different types of boba drinks. Too bad i missed any any coupons or specials other yelpers mentioned previously. Lots of parking since they have their own parking lot.

Original chicken wings
Deborah P.

After doing our shopping today my husband said we go try this chicken place next to the kapalama post office. It's uncle chicken. Came home with the box of 10 wings. We ordered the original wings came in the box sauce to dip the chicken wings. I said it's good but I could taste the sweetness and it was a little spicy. But I could handle the heat. Maybe the next time I'll try the chicken plate like a quarter chicken with rice, corn. Try them if you in the kalihi area or by diners drive inn, guieb Cafe and viet cubbie food.

Nat N.

Stumbled across this place by pure accident, as we were in the parking lot to pick up our take-out order from Au's Garden, and the words "fried chicken and boba" caught our eye! My son and I had to check this place out! We tried a box of original chicken wings and a strawberry/mango slush. Both were made to order, both were amazing! My sons really liked the slush - I can see us coming here just to get the slushes. The fried chicken wings were piping hot when we got them - super moist and crispy. It's a family-run business - the kids were hanging out in the front when we first walked in (it was a holiday). They offer a few different styles of fried chicken - we'll have to come back to try more items from the menu.

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I like chicken, particularly popcorn chicke, and they got good chicken. Friendly mom and pop spot, I like supporting that kine.

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The food is always consistent and I love their tropical tea! I frequent here at least once a month.

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Best fried chicken sandwich on the island. Pineapple passion drink is really good too! Lots of parking.

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