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    Zippy's Koko Marina

    2.8 (483 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Fly on the pastry trays
    John K.

    Bakery side needs to be condemned for health hazards. Algae or mold covering the inside of the bakery case. Small bugs crawling over the donuts and platters and a fly freely flying around in the pastry case. The lack of hygiene and maintenance here is astounding. We threw away our take out food after seeing this as I can't imagine what the kitchen looks like if the pastry case in the front looks like this.

    Chicken Trio
    Mic V.

    Sorry to my Hawaiian bruddas but Zippy's is straight trash. The seating is outdoors so there's hella birds pecking at your feet hoping you drop some rice or Mac salad. The food is comparable to any Hawaiian food spot like L&L or Ohana. I thought it was gonna be much better because all my island friends rave about it. The pricing is insane too. The value is not there at all. I'm never coming back to any Zippy's ever again. Zip PAC Deluxe: chicken was crispy but had no good flavor. Chili is trash. Fish wasn't good either. Loco Moco: nothing special. Tastes like a cheap loco Moco Chicken trio: Korean fried chicken was hard and not chewable. At least the food was edible. I had to eat it because we spent so much money on it already.

    Chili bowl
    Jo Y.

    In 1966, brothers Francis and Charles Higa started the first Zippy's restaurant on So. King St. in Honolulu. Today, there are 24 Zippy locations on Oahu, Maui, and the Mainland. Almost all locations have a take-out counter, dine-in area, and a bakery. It is now run by Jason Higa, 2nd generation of the original owners. Zippy's is a popular casual dining chain in HI known for its stews, chili, and other hearty comfort food that locals grew up with. It serves American, Japanese, Chinese, and Hawaiian fusion food. They're also known for their Zip Pac bentos, Zip mein, Korean fried chicken, their daily specials, and a wide range of menu items for all ages of diners. Zippy's, in the Koko Marina Shopping Center, opened in 1987 for the HI Kai community with a beautiful and spectacular marina view of the water, boats, and ducks. After Covid, Zippy's Koko Marina struggled to keep its dining area fully staffed, and with the dining area in need of an uplift and rising food costs, the dining room was closed on 2/5/23, as it reverted back to Koko Marina Center management. Since the closure of the dining room, my observations include the following: * We miss the dining room, as it had a perfect view of the marina, and it was a place where family or friends could congregate to just "talk story." Young adults would congregate there, as it was a safe place to do so. There is only a covered outside area of booths near the takeout counter, which does not serve the same purpose. No dine-in area, so no breakfasts that can be ordered all day. * Restrooms are far away in a separate building next door. You will need to take the elevator which is further down in the building, if you are unable to use the stairway. You will also need a code. When the dining room was open, there was a restroom right next to the dining room, but Zippy's no longer maintains it. * Takeout service seems sporadic, and I would not be surprised if one day, Zippy's management decides to eliminate the Koko Marina location. Over the years, there has been criticism that Zippy's has increased their prices while at the same time decreased its portion amounts. It's also been said that they weigh their portion sizes for consistency. But despite this, many of us continue to enjoy their menu offerings from time to time. Many who have moved outside of HI occasionally return home, and one of the first things they do is to eat at Zippy's! Our son and his family, who live in Toronto, ensures that they have a Zippy's meal when they return home for a visit. My go-to favorites at Zippy's include their Zip Pac, chicken/chili combo, and chili with rice bowl. Limited staff manning the take-out orders are long-time employees who are efficient and helpful in answering your questions. The open-air area near the take-out counter is clean, spacious, and provides tables to eat your take-out. Zippy's has been a very vocal supporter of the HI Kai community, as it supports youth and family organizations, schools, and community programs. And it was common for many of us to redeem fundraiser tickets for chili, meat sauce or cornbread. Zippy's also sells its Kokua Pac, with a portion of the proceeds donated to various charities. Hours of operation of the takeout section is daily from 6a to 10p. Lots of free parking in the Koko Marina Shopping Center parking lot that is shared with other businesses. Not sure if this is the last hurrah for Zippy's Koko Marina, but we are grateful that they are still here for us and hope that they continue to be part of the HI Kai community. Support local!

    Bakery

    Stay away from this Zippy's if you value your health. They have mold/algae growing in plain sight. How many workers and managers must have seen this gross stuff on the bakery window yet decided to do nothing about it? Let that sink in for a second. The outdoor dining area has rust, dirt, and broken materials all over the place. I was going to order food but changed my mind after seeing the state of things and instead ordered a coffee. The coffee was lukewarm - they couldn't even get that right. This Zippy's is an embarrassment and brings shame to all the other Zippy's on this island. The owner should be ashamed.

    Chili rice
    Jordan A.

    Have been coming here since I was in high school, it's one of the best zippys! Had a bowl of chili rice with garlic bread, it was decadent as always!

    Breakfast

    Sadly there must be only one cook. Premade Portuguese bean soup and chili with a breakfast took more than 25 minutes. Staff was friendly but they need more help. Management is setting them up for failure and frustrated customers. Dining area is run down. Fried rice and corned beef hash had no taste.

    Roast turkey "special"
    Shaun N.

    It's Zippys what could I expect. The food was dry and bland. I got a special the mini roast turkey and this is what I received. No salad or stuffing which is what was said on the menu. I mean I do manage a restaurant and hate to leave reviews if it ain't positive but I called and was out on hold for over 20 minutes. But seriously? I understand that mistakes happen but how on earth do you send something like this out? It was slow and not busy inside, not to sure about take out but still. If you just take a look at it wouldn't you think where the stuffing ? Or the cranberry? I got a mini so this was $13 without tax and tip. I should have just gone and got a microwaveable dinner for half the cost. Ridiculous

    Zippy's at Koko Marina is not zippy at all. Waited 16 minutes for my Kokua Pac. While I was waiting. I went over to Napoleon's Bakery. Wow! It really looked unappealing. The display case was rusted and the glass was not clean. The counter had dirty plywood to close the counter. Won't be going back to Zippy's anytime soon. Hope they can spruce things up!

    Korean fried chicken salad
    Kassandra S.

    I got the Korean fried chicken salad bowl. Nothing special to it, the salad was a mixed salad & the Asian sauce was a bit thick, but tasty. The fried chicken was actually very good! My family got the sweet & sour chicken (not pictured) the plate looked very unappetizing & the chicken was drenched in sauce & was a miss for us. The service was quick & the views were great. We came from the Koko head trail & stopped for a quick bite before heading back to Waikiki where we were staying. The ambiance was nice, the beach views made the stop worth it & it was quite empty for a Saturday afternoon.

    Korean Chicken
    Debra N.

    I didn't take pictures because it was crowded. People were still there hanging out...and enjoying themselves. I ordered a Korean Chicken plate, favorite. It was sweet, shoyu, garlicky and intense flavor that permeates your palate. In other words, do not go on a date or kiss your favorite person. My friend was waiting at his house where we were preparing to rent it out. He got a Ted's burger and not get me one. So, I killed him with the ono Korean Chicken! He looked at me...my favorite was his expression. I offered half. He said I'll save it for dinner. I ate three pieces and left seven for him. I'm a good friend...Ciao!

    Counter area
    Val D.

    Revisiting the east side of the island with my friend, I decided to eat at Zippy's at the koko marina center. Sadly, the dining area is closed as well as the bathrooms at Zippy's. There is a bathroom, but it is at the building on the left side of zippy's on the second floor of the building, next to the florist. Food was the same as other zippy's, fresh and fried chicken was crunchy. Even though it was outside, we could eat our lunch in peace having it next to the pier with a scenic serene view of the ocean. Service was fast, but tables were a bit dirty, and a table also didn't have a tabletop, and at least there weren't bird turd since there is a sign posted "don't feed the birds," but there was a dove that was persistent in hanging near our table even if we tried shooing it away.

    View of the marina...
    Nadine C.

    Sunday, February 5, 2023, will be the last day to dine in at this Koko Marina location of Zippy's... It was shocking news... Donna O. suggested that we pay our final respects to this iconic restaurant. Gosh - this Zippy's has the best view of the marina... I remember bringing Vienna (from Los Angeles) here after we hiked to the Makapu'u Lighthouse. We had a satisfying, convenient, and relatively inexpensive meal. I've been here at various other times with my family and my classmates from high school... Well... It was nice to visit one last time with Donna, Bruddah Fran, Peter Y., and Kenzie. Happy memories will live on...

    Getting some Custard Pie & Coffee. My last meal here at Zippy's Restaurant @ the Koko Marina Shopping Center.

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    Not the same... the food and the service. So sad going downhill rather than getting better.

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    Upscale Hawaii - Signature Ahi Steak w/ bomb sauce

    Upscale Hawaii

    3.2(403 reviews)
    11.2 miKalihi
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    Little overdue of a review but here we go lol…read more. Diners has been a staple for my family & I , and I'm sure many other families on island for YEARS. Our family's go to was always Cheeseburger and yellow sauce with fries! As time and society evolved , so did Diners, since they became "Upscale" and added more things to their menu. I have tried their Grilled lobster plate more than once from their Upscale menu in the past and I think during that time it was $15? Not sure if it's still that price, but for that price it was a winner! Lobster + salad and rice ? What more can you ask for since that's basically a steal in today's economy. Anyway , I was in the area recently and decided on diners for dinner. I was really craving ahi katsu, unfortunately my go to spot was already closed since I decided on dinner a little after 8pm ish? So I thought .. well diners has ahi katsu supposedly .. why not give it a try. I wasn't expecting much since it was Diner's BUT needless to say.. their ahi katsu is DELICIOUS. Seasoned well and cooked to perfection! I love the sauce they drizzle on the katsu. I should've asked for extra sauce on the side had I known it was gonna be yummy! But that's something to keep note of on my next visit in the future. I definitely would order this plate again! And continue to adventure out on their menu lol. A tip to keep in mind : they do have signs posted by their windows to be patient when ordering because they do take a bit to make and give you your order since they are always short staffed. And there's normally alot of people waiting or ordering since lots come to this establishment right after work or in between work or just simply there for a bite to grab. So prepare to wait .. but sometimes you can be lucky where it doesn't take as long. It does truly depend on time and the day I guess. Also one last thing, my personal opinion , I think Diners is worth grabbing food from. Whether you're hungry , in the area or wanting to grind. Some people have mixed reviews or bad experiences but me personally , I always had a good outcome. Oh also before I forget their steak is delicious too (LOL) , never ordered it for myself but I shared some of it with one of my relatives who ordered their steak before. Give this place a shot!

    This morning stopped to have a quick breakfast at the old Diners in Kalihi . It's now called…read moreUpscale Hawaii . It's funny the new name it's the same old Diners . Maybe the menu change a little but same ordering counter limited tables with the cement seating like I remembered over 20years ago lol . I had their breakfast special not bad @ $9.95 2 eggs, rice, choice of meats , I decided on Vienna sausage and they gave 7 pieces very generous I've been to places they either gave between 4-5 . Service was like usual pretty slow the lady at the counter was getting the phone orders and the live customers orders mix up . So it took awhile with only 2 customers in front of me . Support local when possible

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    Front register

    Upscale Hawaii - $17 Furikake Ahi Steak with Asparagus... excellent, would order again.

    $17 Furikake Ahi Steak with Asparagus... excellent, would order again.

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    Rainbow Drive-In - Solid little place for some local food

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    3.8(6.1k reviews)
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    Locally owned & operated
    62 years in business

    We heard about the Rainbow Drive In from a tour guide and decided to stop in to give it a try…read more When we arrived there was a crowd but the lines truly did move very quickly and there is a great amount of seating. The amazing lady at the counter was kind and so remarkably quick with her duties. She rang up everything and delivered the food with lightning speed. We split a Boneless Chicken plate and it was plenty for two people. The chicken was tender and well seasoned and the Mac Salad and Rice complimented it well. We did get the gravy on the side. :) In reading the reviews I see a lot of differing opinions. Take this amazing spot for what it is. Good food at a good value in a good spot. Get in here and enjoy!

    Really want to like it as it's our first stop for the trip, but the Mix Plate with Gravy we got…read morejust didn't suit my liking. It came with 2 scoops of rice, your choice of mac salad or coleslaw, BBQ beef, boneless chicken and fried mahi mahi. The decent one on the plate was prolly the beef but the chicken and fish were bit bland. The gravy sauce also seemed lumpy. The portion was filling but I might not be a fan of the taste. The outdoor dining space also had weird smell occasionally. Appreciate the servers though who were all attentive and moving super quickly.

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    Rainbows mixed plate

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    Rainbow Drive-In - Turns out I was wearing my GRAVY ALL OVER shirt so I had to get a pic with my loco moco!

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    Turns out I was wearing my GRAVY ALL OVER shirt so I had to get a pic with my loco moco!

    Liliha Bakery - Lilikoi Portuguese Malasada.

    Liliha Bakery

    4.3(4.1k reviews)
    10.3 miKalihi
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    Everything prepared with Love here You can tell that the bakers and cooks enjoy and take pride in…read moretheir work, deliciousness tastes like it Service is genuinely kind; consistently smiling whether from behind the dining counter or wonderful pastries and chantilly cakes or poi donuts Ohh how they are experts at making poi donuts : Liliha Bakery has the most moist tender flavorful POI DONUTS try the poi donut - do-nut eat just one! I dare you to try eat just one! Must have 2? (I confess, I've eaten 3!! Such a warm Ohana feeling when you dine in and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere whether Larger location Pearlcity or their original mostly take out location favorite counter/kitchen service It's like good therapy coming here!

    There's something quietly electric about stepping into Liliha Bakery on Kuakini, It's not just a…read moremeal, it's a front-row seat to a Honolulu classic in motion. Their famous pancakes, fluffy, golden, and just the right kind of indulgent, paired with a hearty omelet that hits that comfort-food sweet spot. The coffee keeps things grounded, rich and reliable. And the service? Warm, attentive, and genuinely local. But the real magic lives in the back. Watching the bakers at work feels like peeking behind the curtain of a show, trays sliding, hands moving with purpose, decades of tradition humming along in real time. It's equal parts diner, bakery, and local legend. You come for the pancakes, but you stay for the rhythm of it all.

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    My mom is paying for our treats!

    Liliha Bakery - Potato Mac salad (Dec 2025)

    Potato Mac salad (Dec 2025)

    Liliha Bakery - Dinner@Liliha Bakery; 10/29/2024. I Ordered, *Country Style Omelet w/Bacon*, so Stuffed right now! Da Cook, is a Very good Cook & he's Cool!

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    Dinner@Liliha Bakery; 10/29/2024. I Ordered, *Country Style Omelet w/Bacon*, so Stuffed right now! Da Cook, is a Very good Cook & he's Cool!

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