SO GOOD. This was the first restaurant we tried once landing in Honolulu and omg it set the bar so high! We were greeted and seated right away. Parking is plentiful and the overall vibe is super clean. I ordered the Korean fried chicken with chili. It was exceptional. Chicken was super flavorful and seasoned well, and very crispy. Chili was delicious. Our food came out pretty fast too. Our server was great. She was super friendly and checked up on us often. I would definitely come back here next time I'm visiting the island. read more

Zippy's Makiki - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The facility is large and plenty of seating and parking. The service was lacking and almost like they did not want to be there. They charge for refills and if you ask for something simple, they want to add a fee. This company seems to be a nickel and dime, not really carrying about their customer. The Korean chicken was good. I recommend that and the noddles were greasy. read more

This was my second time here, and honestly, every time I come back, the food seems to taste even better! I came in pretty late at night, but they were still able to serve me, which I really appreciated. The waiter who helped me was also so kind and welcoming. I tried the vegetarian chili spaghetti, mushroom omelette, and mac salad and oh my, everything was delicious! I haven't had vegetarian chili in such a long time, and theirs was so flavorful and satisfying. The mushroom omelette was nicely seasoned, buttery, and cooked perfectly. The mac salad was creamy and delicious as well. The seating area was also nice, clean, and comfortable. I'll definitely be coming back again! read more

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So I needed a quick breakfast, that and I was also starving. Since I've been coming in here for late night eats, why not stop by. Looking over the menu, I decided on a breakfast bento with corned beef hash and portuguese sausage, with eggs and rice. I also added a side of Spam. Dang...does the Spam come with gold plating? $6.70 for three slices? That's like three cans if I bought them from Costco! LOL! Oh well, live and learn. I also got a long john. I think I'll just stick to late night dining. read more

Zippy's Makiki - Late night spaghetti with meat sauce! - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Get the mini size!!!!!! Save your money and get the mini size of your food because the portions here are very generous. The Korean fried chicken plate I have posted was the big size and it was honestly so much i only got through 30% of the plate before getting full. The korean fried chicken was alright 7/10 and the mac salad is like 8.5/10 so good. As for the loco moco unfortunately we just thought it was okay like a 6/10. We had the orange bang as a drink it was nice and refreshing. Our cashier was nice and we got our food within around 10 minutes or less. Restaurant seating was well kept. read more

First time coming to Zippy's and absolutely loved everything! We were promptly greeted and seated, our waiter answered our questions, recommended the spicy mustard with saimin. VERY happy with our food and the flavor! The fried chicken was crispy, the skin so crispy it was like opening a crab shell! Very flavorful and juicy! Did not disappoint! Saimin was delicious and brought to next level by our waiter's recommendation to mix soy sauce with the spicy mustard. Outstanding! Oxtail Soup also flavorful and the meat was oh so tender! Tastes great with cilantro (I enjoyed the heavy cilantro) along with the peanuts and mushrooms. It comes with a side of ginger and, while ginger does complement it well, was not even needed in my opinion. Hats off to Zippy's for an amazing experience from start to finish, from dining room to kitchen. read more

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I can't believe that I haven't reviewed this Branch of Zippy's we've been here for years Business meetings, Breakfasts , Lunch and dinners. Always consistent food and good service. Quite a large selection of menu items, they have a dine in and fast food counter so you choose which way you want your food. They have a big parking lot if you need to drive in. read more

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Zippy's is a local fast-food Hawaiian-style restaurant. Came here for a night dinner and went to eat inside. The inside is being remodeled so the top of the area was covered with a tarp. You ordered from the front cashier and the cashier was super nice and overall had a chill vibe. We ordered the loco moco plate and also the Korean fried chicken plate. Also had a side of chili. The macaroni salad was really good. The Korean fried chicken was actually pretty decent. Overall a solid fast food meal. I would get a bite from here as prices aren't too expensive and the portions are huge. read more

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I've loved Zippy's since I was a child because I had dinners here with my grandma. Truly a Hawai'i staple with great desserts and food. You truly can't go wrong with their menu and the staff is so kind!! Classic diner look as well so you feel cozy and can enjoy your meal well. read more

Zippy's Makiki - Zip Pac® Deluxe - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Zippy's Makiki is 1 of 2 locations on S King St, with ample parking and a large sit down restaurant section. Half of this location is currently under renovations, therefore looked like it only offers restaurant services from the outside. My friend and I were seated immediately as we walked in. I always default to some variation of their Korean fried chicken, as this is my go-to at Zippy's. The chicken was great, although I miss when it costed $12, as now its easily $20-25 an entree. I think for the price, although its good, you can definitely go elsewhere for better deals. Overall, it can be a bit pricey for plate lunch kind of food but they are convenient in both locations and hours of operation since it is open later than most competitors in that genre of food. read more

Zippy's Makiki - Korean chicken plate with brown rice and mac salad - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A Hawaii fast food fried chicken place that also serves burgers,sandwiches etc. I tried there sandwich combo with a side. I choose the grilled cheese and saimin noodle soup. Its a good place to go for Hawaii fried chicken and fast food meal options. Price is by far the best for the quality and value. Staff is quick to service and food is good. They have multiple locations around Honolulu. read more

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Always my first stop once my plane lands! Their fried chicken is so fresh, crispy, and juicy everytime! Mac salad hits too! The chilli is a must!! Staff is always super friendly. read more

Zippy's Makiki - Chicken Plate - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Classic zippy's meal after a longahhh day, ooooo it hit the spot fam!! No choice but to bigback it with the Korean fried chicken + chili combo w a side of da pordugeee bean soup! Almost got saimin on the side, too lmaooo I know everyone's got their go-to order at zippy's... and this might just be mine Just the perfect combo of flavors with that sweet and crunchy Korean fried chicken, the savory soup, and that oh so ono chili + rice mix ahhhhh golllly. Bangahz read more

Zippy's Makiki - Korean Fried Chicken and Chili Mixed Plate - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Came here around midnight for a late night bite with a large group and it was quite busy! Still, we had great service and delicious food. What more can you ask for. Had to get the korean chicken and chili special for $12.99! read more

Zippy's Makiki - Korean fried chicken and chili special - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

You can never ever go wrong with Zippy's. After taking a trip to the mainland, I always crave this place. A Mini Chicken Katsu is a gift from above and the service is an even greater blessing. If you need a cozy place for comfort food, look no further since Zippy always has your back :) read more

Zippy's Makiki - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Food was tasty. However when people get seated after we ordered and get their food before us that is upsetting. We ordered soup and a sandwich. They had 4 meals and two brownie ala mode, haupia cake, and another item. Still they left before us because it took too long for them to process our checks....only 2 of us...soup was not too hot - forgotten on the counter... read more

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Having just moved to Oahu less than a year ago, I really did not understand the hype around Zippy's. I finally got to see for myself when my husband said he wanted to go to Zippy's for his birthday dinner. Well, consider this haole fully converted to the Gospel of Zippariah. Although, I called ahead to put my name down for a table for 7 people, we still had to wait nearly 30 minutes before we got seated. I was surprised at how busy the place was for a Tuesday night. I counted only 3 servers, all of whom did triple duty as host, server, and busboy. Our waitress had the patience of a saint. Even though we had multiple requests for bowls, plates, silverware, drinks, etc. she was quick and super friendly. On our way out, I gave her an extra cash tip and thanked her profusely for taking such good care of our party amidst a very busy dinner rush. I wish I had more cash on me because I would have emptied my wallet to give her a bigger tip. For a diner-style menu, the food was delicious. Even our super picky 3-year old enjoyed her spam musubi and helped her sister finish a bowl of saimin. I love the variety of food and the fusion of Hawaiian, Asian, and American. There's literally something for everybody. read more

Zippy's Makiki - Keiki Saimin - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Holy moly! A toothpick in my side salad! I ordered the chicken trio with tossed side salad and no macaroni salad. I opened the salad dressing and drizzled the yummy Asian salad dressing into the salad. I placed the cover back on the container and gave it a shake to distribute the dressing. Upon reopening the container, I looked at it and the dressing seemed well distributed. I sat down to eat the salad and used the fork provided by Zippy's. I placed the fork deep into the salad, took a good amount of salad, and placed the salad in my mouth. Biting down, something went crunch and it was hard. At first I thought. Why is my salad hard? I spit out the salad and observed one very long toothpick!!! The type Zippy's use to place in the clubhouse sandwiches! Yikes! Good thing I bit down on the toothpick horizontally and not vertically! I immediately called Zippy's Makiki and spoke with the Manager Ivan. I informed him of the seriousness of the situation. He understood and took the information down and said he will inform staff and kitchen. The toothpick is used as part of Zippy's kitchen to front process for identifying certain orders per the manager. I opine that no such toothpicks be used! This could've resulted in a horrific injury. How did the toothpick get in the salad? That is the question of the day. Needless to say my dinner was ruined big time. How the food is processed from kitchen to front needs to be addressed. Maybe a fluke? I hope this never happens to anyone else. Please note that the take out section of this Zippy's is being renovated. It's under construction so it's a bit dusty and smaller in size. Side note: The manager offered a replacement chicken trio dinner. Your thoughts? read more

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I haven't been at the Makiki location in awhile. I believe I had some issues with service on the previous visit. Service was fine today though mitigated by ordering via their proprietary app. Zippy's app is very convenient and with fast and fast-casual eateries focused on takeaway...really helpful. I ordered the Korean Fried Chicken ( the only KFC ) Breakfast Plate. I chose the Pordagee sausage for the meat option. It comes with two eggs (over easy), two scoops of rice, and one scoop of mac salad. There are different options to choose from and it is so easy on the app. Filling and tasty...at $13 the KFC Brekkie Plt. is a good value. Fairly busy for a mid-Sunday morning. Parking accessible from Young St. and Beretania St. Lots of stalls. read more

Zippy's Makiki - Korean Fried Chicken Breakfast Plate - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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First thing we ate after landing in Hawaii with friends! This location has a good amount of parking and once inside the restaurant, there is plenty of seating available. There is a bakery inside as well for the goodies they offer! Our server was great, she was friendly, welcoming and took our orders shortly after we sat down and food came out in a timely manner! read more

Zippy's Makiki - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This was my first time coming to Zippy's! I was helped by this waiter Cojai and he was super friendly, honest, and soooo helpful with ordering. There were so many delicious foods to pick from, I didn't know what to get! He helped me narrow down my options and it was honestly so helpful! Thank you Cojai for making my first experience at Zippy's so delightful! read more

First time eating at Zippy's. Came in around noon. Wait time wasn't too long to be seated. Ordered Chicken trio meal, Korean chicken meal, 2 eggs and meat and ox tail soup. The ox tail soup is better than the one inside California hotel in Las Vegas. Price also slighly less. The Korean chicken is good. The food service was great. Our server very friendly and checking on us every so often. The place is busy and alot of families. Price for lunch for 4 is under a Benjamin. Mahalo, Zippy's staff. read more

Zippy's Makiki - Chicken trio meal with brown rice and corn. - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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It hurts my heart, and it took a while to decide to write this review. As most of us locals know, Zippy's is a local tradition. I remember the 'no questions' about where to go after a local sports event or after a date. However, it has been a while since our family sat down in the restaurant post-COVID. There was plenty of free parking because we arrived right after the lunch rush. I'm sad to say that the once familiar warm greeting at the line for seating was gone. I felt like my mom was telling me to sit and wait. When it was time for our party to be seated, there was no thank you or apology for the wait. Our server, Chingky C, and the kitchen's speed were excellent. She listened, and the food was hot when it arrived at the table. We had our go-tos--Korean Chicken with Chili, Chicken, the Kalua Pork special, and a couple of large fruit punches. We ended with our fav, Jello Parfait with chocolate ice cream in a banana split boat. Yum! The 3 rating is due to the initial lack of aloha and the prices (but the service was great and the food tasted what we expected). The plates or the portions looked smaller, or was it our imagination? We had to double-check the bill. No wonder one day at work, my co-workers were saying how "Zippy's is really becoming a locals' place where you go only when you have visitors from the mainland. It's so expensive!" I had the saimin instead of the Oxtail soup. I couldn't justify paying almost $30 for a bowl of soup. Sorry! I think we all understand the cost of food has shot up after Covid, but we get more value on the plate at local places like Rainbows, L&L, Side Street Inn, etc. We were surprised at the kitchen charge. Altogether with tax, our bill for four people was a little over $107 + tip. I think they created the Zipster Rewards program to regain market share in the local market, which is a good idea. With all of this said, we will be back when we have a craving for one of the Zippys staples, or we are short on time to prepare a meal. With so many other choices out there, my mom-in-law always said, "Yes, everyone needs to eat, but they don't have to eat yours. It has to taste good, they have to feel that you are giving them a fair price." Zippy's will always be (at least in my lifetime) a local icon. I'll always have fond memories of times shared there with family and friends. Unfortunately, we cannot afford to visit as often as we used to. read more

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Food was on point! Their portions restaurant seemed like it was going through some renovations when we went but I didn't mind. The chicken was super yummy and my daughter enjoyed her burger as well. I wish we have Zippy's in NorCal because I will keep coming back for the chicken and the Mac salad! read more

Zippy's Makiki - Mini Fried Chicken plate - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Nothing special. Service was good. Do NOT order corned beef hash - I suspect that comes out of a white labeled can that says corned beef hash. I haven't been to prison but this could be what they serve as corned beef hash. Everything else was just ok. In the words of my wife, "it wasn't bad, it was breakfast." Add whatever tone you'd like. :) read more

Zippy's Makiki - Breakfast Combo with rice, spam and the worst corned beef hash ever. Everything else was ok. - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Zippy's on King Street and Piʻikoi is a great late-night spot for comfort food. The space is bright, well-lit, and nicely air-conditioned, with a relaxed evening atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in and enjoy a full meal. I ordered the Korean Fried Chicken plate with a mini Portuguese bean soup, and both were excellent. The soup was hearty and comforting, filled with celery, carrots, macaroni noodles, kidney beans, potatoes, and sausage. The Korean Fried Chicken was the highlight of the meal. The chicken was crispy and coated in a delicious sauce. Paired with rice and mac salad, it made for a satisfying late-night dinner. The service was good as well. read more

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5 stars for my favorite Zippy's location! Special shout-out to Meryl, and happy early birthday to her! She provided exceptional customer service. Went out of her way to slice up a dobash for my free birthday dessert. Zippy's is a local staple, and rightfully so! The best fried chicken and chili I've ever had! Love the desserts as well. Customer service at this location is always excellent. Plenty parking. Restrooms. Fresh and high quality foods! read more

Yes, we did it again, morning breakfast on a rainy Hawaiian day. My Korean breakfast was food, I just wish the eggs were flipped one more time to get harder. Our server was great in assisting us on what they did or did not have in inventory, such as Papaya missing. Love zippies read more

Zippy's Makiki - Korean breakfast - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

First visit since their renovation, 4 of us. Place was clean, presentable, well lite and comfortable booth seating. Service person was courteous, informative, attentive and customer centered. Teri burger, Saimin, chili fries & Mahi Mahi burger. With the exception of the mahi mahi burger our choices food were good. The mahi mahi burger was bland with no flavor and dry. Menu was standard Zippy's. read more

Ended up going to Zippys to use up my zip points that were about to expire. I chose the regular size beanless chili and rice with cheese. I also opted to use their pickup option with the locker. It was ready for pickup on top and was piping hot, but the texture was a bit off today and honestly tasted like there was corned beef in it. I'm glad it was correct though as Wahiawa Zippys was incorrect a few weeks ago for delivery and had beans lol. While I was there I wanted a large water which was $.88 after tax, but what was a bit of shock was each lemon wedge was $.25 and I ordered 3. I worked at Zippys right out of high school, and they were always free, but times are changing. Cashier said they are starting to charge for everything. Keep that in mind when you visit! read more

Zippy's Makiki - Beanless chili and rice topped with cheese - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Had to order a chicken plate after watching Jason Mamoa eating at Zips with the guys from Jolly on You Tube. Of course the chicken was fresh and super crunchy, rice was fine and the mac was zip Mac. Ono. Only problem is, and it's big one to me, when you order on the phone, YOU CAN'T GET THE PLATE WITH GRAVY! Heeh?! Something like you gotta ask when you get there and can get it on the side. Bizarre! Can you imagine going to Rainbows and picking up a handful of plates with no GAO? And then having to ask for little containers of gravy for each one? That would be insane. That's all I got on this subject. Was so sad when I ate my dry rice last night. read more

Parking is plentiful. Noise level is kept to a minimum and there's an abundance of seating. Loco moco (4/5): sauce was good. The patty texture was great too. The egg was cooked nicely as well. Overall, portion size and food was solid. Tap to pay is accepted. Overall, Zippy's has some good comfort local food. read more

Zippy's Makiki - Loco Moco - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I like the portions at this location. I sure wish they could bring back the onion rings, I usually get the sweet sout spareribs, Clubhouse sandwich with a side salad, and Korean chicken with salad. The service is consistent as is the quality. read more

The food was yummy. Zippy's is always a good place to go when you're in a rush and need something quick. My go to is the Zip Pac and fried chicken plate. I also like the sweet and sour spareribs when they have it on their daily specials. Today, we got the sweet and sour spareribs and the roast turkey plate. They were both around $16. Both items had great flavor. I especially liked the stuffing on the roast turkey plate with the cranberry. I also love the lilikoi drink. It hits the spot everytime. Their menu is extensive. There's something for everyone. When you're looking for something quick and easy, this is the place to be. read more

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I came here on Valentine's Day by myself while I was waiting for my dog to finish grooming at Petco down the road. I hadn't been here in many, many years, and it was nice and clean (I ate in the dining area). The food was as you expect from Zippy's, I can't complain. The fries were super fresh, which I really appreciated. Service was great, they weren't really busy at the time I went. Overall, liked this location. read more

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A friend took my wife and me to have dessert. I haven't been there in years. There were major changes to the restaurant. First we had a hadicap stall at the King Street Entrance. Went in to find out that they block off the back entrance to the restaurant. Also there are no tables just the ordering counter for takeout. We ended up parking in a handicap stall near the main entrance. Upon entering I noticed that entrance to the bakery was blocked off. We were seated promptly , water and menus soon followed. Our host told us to order what we wanted for dessert. Our server came by and our host told him that we were celebrating my belated birthday. He also asked if they would come and sing happy birthday to me. He said "that could be arranged." I told our server that it wasn't necessary. We proceeded to order. I had a slice of Banana Cream pie and a root beer float. The service was great but my float and pie wasn't up to snuff. Enjoy read more

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Just got back from the mainland, which was great but mostly Mexican food and needed and missed the island Saimin! Palace Saimin was closed and Shige's Saimin also closed the only place open was Tanaka Saimin or Zippy's! The won ton min was very good and the broth was delicious and it came out hot and the waitress was very good and friendly! Lots of parking also FYI they add back kitchen service charge to your bill read more

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Good food but terrible hosting. Walked in and none of the hosts spoke to me, but they spoke to their regulars by name who came in after me and told them how they'd get their tables ready, all the while I'm standing there like I don't exist, eventually one of the aunties motions to me without a word and shows me to an aisle where I chose a seat myself, again all without speaking to me. Zero Aloha. My server Kylillian was amazing and everything you could ask for, tipped him well for great service. read more

Zippy's Makiki - Orange Juice is one sip, this is not for keiki but adults. Don't wast your money. - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Service was fast friendly and food was ono. Parking is not great because they have blocked some access from S. KING Street. read more

Zippy's Makiki - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I stopped in for a delicious chicken katsu plate. It tasted hot and fresh. They gave a generous amount of rice and macaroni salad. With a drink was less than $20, which is honestly not that bad compared to Waikiki and Honolulu prices overall. Service was quick and kind. There's plenty of space to sit and eat, and it's on the main road so there's plenty of parking in their lot. read more

Zippy's Makiki - Chicken katsu plate with rice and mac salad. - Diners Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii