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Title: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: macsak on October 04, 2019, 08:25:17 AM
https://www.frolichawaii.com/stories/our-go-fried-chicken
https://www.frolichawaii.com/stories/your-go-fried-chicken
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: oldfart on October 04, 2019, 09:23:23 AM
I like Popeyes Chicken.  :rofl:

If I need to defend myself in an active shooter scenario, I would fling a cold Foodland or Safeway chicken at the perp.
They turn into little rocks 10 minutes after you walk out of the store.

Did anyone mention Sugoi's garlic chicken? :thumbsup:

Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: changemyoil66 on October 04, 2019, 09:35:55 AM
I like Popeyes Chicken.  :rofl:

If I need to defend myself in an active shooter scenario, I would fling a cold Foodland or Safeway chicken at the perp.
They turn into little rocks 10 minutes after you walk out of the store.

Did anyone mention Sugoi's garlic chicken? :thumbsup:

I would say that garlic chicken isn't classified as fried chicken.  It has it's own category, like Korean chicken, bbq chicken, etc...
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: Lihikai on October 04, 2019, 09:48:07 AM
Cool website
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: drck1000 on October 04, 2019, 10:58:21 AM
Rarely eat fried chicken these days, but I like Lahaina Chicken Company’s fried chicken. 

Really miss my grandmother’s friend chicken. She’d make is for Sunday dinners and would set aside some for me for lunch the next day.  :(
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: ren on October 04, 2019, 11:50:04 AM
I would say that garlic chicken isn't classified as fried chicken.  It has it's own category, like Korean chicken, bbq chicken, etc...

waycist.
Chicken culture appropriation.
KungPao chicken FTW
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: WTF?Shane on October 04, 2019, 12:51:22 PM
Ewa Beach manapua truck!
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: RSN172 on October 04, 2019, 01:13:34 PM
I also like Lahaina's and Popeyes.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: macsak on October 04, 2019, 01:24:59 PM
our- I've had Ray's, Zippy's, and Pancakes and Waffles
Ray's is legit, weird location, and made fresh, but takes a long time. IIRC, weird days/hours
Zippy's is classic
Pancakes and Waffles is good, especially as chicken and waffles

your- I've had KJs, Popeyes, Tanioka's, Lahaina, and Foodland/Safeway
liked all but the supermarket ones
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: drck1000 on October 04, 2019, 01:58:04 PM
I like KJs and Taniokas. KJs sometimes out though. Zippys is classic. Anyplace lounge has awesome fried chicken too.

Itchy Butt is good too for the different sauces/flavors. My buddy loves Von’s, but it’s ok.

Then there’s the Chinese style crispy fried chicken. Duck Butt and Golden Duck are awesome for that.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: robtmc on October 04, 2019, 06:33:12 PM
KungPao chicken FTW

+10 thou.   

No fan of fried chicken, but a dozen or more Chinese style recipes and Caribbean jerk chicken, now you got something.

i can even cook a few of them.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: eyeeatingfish on October 04, 2019, 10:15:34 PM
XO is #1, amazing out of the world sauce and the chicken itself is very good. I would add Foodland to the list though.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: bass monkey on October 04, 2019, 11:16:58 PM
Paalaa seems to be a favorite chicken spot as well
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: Inspector on October 19, 2019, 07:10:51 AM
+1 on Lahaina Chicken Company. When I was working at Ala Moana it was a staple for me for 2 1/2 years.  :love:
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: TastesLikeMetal on October 19, 2019, 10:11:58 AM
I agree with oldfart AND eyeeatingfish about Foodland Chicken, when it's fresh it's pretty good but it's shelf life is minutes.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: Platinum808 on October 19, 2019, 10:43:47 AM
I heard itchy butt is good!
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: oldfart on October 19, 2019, 10:45:13 AM
I agree with oldfart AND eyeeatingfish about Foodland Chicken, when it's fresh it's pretty good but it's shelf life is minutes.
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The day after I wrote that comment, we had a potluck at work.
I work next door to a Foodland store and somebody brought a bag of the Foodland fried chicken.
At first, people grabbed it quickly. When it got down to the last 3 pieces it just sat there.
I took one piece home to chop into my dog's food.... It was pretty hard to chop up.

The rest of the chicken went into the company refrigerator and sat there for 2 days. I don't know where those ended up.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: dirtylickins on October 19, 2019, 08:04:35 PM
 :wtf:
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: eyeeatingfish on October 19, 2019, 10:29:32 PM
I agree with oldfart AND eyeeatingfish about Foodland Chicken, when it's fresh it's pretty good but it's shelf life is minutes.

Really? I never had that issue. I always leave the bag open so the steam doesn't build up and soften the crunch

I put the leftovers in the fridge then heat them up the next day in the toaster oven and the skin gets almost as crispy again.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: macsak on October 19, 2019, 10:38:54 PM
:wtf:

#dirtyrooster
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: hvybarrels on October 19, 2019, 11:52:53 PM
For truly next level chicken nothing beats organic free range birds from a local farm that are not pumped up with hormones, antibiotics, and salt water. So far I have always taken the safe route and roasted them to preserve the flavor, but would definitely like to try it fried especially if someone else is cleaning up the kitchen after I fill it with smoke, grease splatter, and flour dust.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: Tom_G on October 20, 2019, 08:17:47 AM
There is no good fried chicken here. It's on the unicorn list, next to anything creole, TexMex, and proper barbecue.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: drck1000 on October 20, 2019, 11:45:32 AM
There is no good fried chicken here. It's on the unicorn list, next to anything creole, TexMex, and proper barbecue.
What's your best, anywhere?

Ezell's in Seattle was awesome.  I've had some really good fried chicken in MD and VA, but I can't even tell you the name of the joints.

Mexican is another that HI is sorely lacking.  My faves are Los Chapporros and there's a decent one in Aiea, but nothing like the joints in that I've had in SD.  Then I have a buddy who lived in Houston who says all of that is "fake"/junk.  But good for me.   ;D 
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: drck1000 on October 20, 2019, 11:47:59 AM
XO is #1, amazing out of the world sauce and the chicken itself is very good. I would add Foodland to the list though.
Restaurant XO?  I've been wanting to try that place.  Very good reviews. 

===============
The day after I wrote that comment, we had a potluck at work.
I work next door to a Foodland store and somebody brought a bag of the Foodland fried chicken.
At first, people grabbed it quickly. When it got down to the last 3 pieces it just sat there.
I took one piece home to chop into my dog's food.... It was pretty hard to chop up.

The rest of the chicken went into the company refrigerator and sat there for 2 days. I don't know where those ended up.
I assume many times it's been under those lamps for a while.  I actually don't mind chicken that's a little dry, but not jerky level. 

Safeway's salt and vinegar wings are good too. 
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: Tom_G on October 20, 2019, 12:08:22 PM
What's your best, anywhere?

Ezell's in Seattle was awesome.  I've had some really good fried chicken in MD and VA, but I can't even tell you the name of the joints.

Mexican is another that HI is sorely lacking.  My faves are Los Chapporros and there's a decent one in Aiea, but nothing like the joints in that I've had in SD.  Then I have a buddy who lived in Houston who says all of that is "fake"/junk.  But good for me.   ;D 

I'm a Louisiana boy. There, any place you order fried chicken, it's good.

Now, I just don't even try any more. I really like Dirty Lickin's chicken bits, enjoy wings from a few places, and am ashamed to admit I have a taste for chicken McNuggets, but as far as getting actual pieces of fried chicken, I've been disappointed so many times that it's off the list. My trips back to my ancestral lands are as much about food as they are about the people I go to visit. Somehow even Popeyes chicken here is crap compared to their product on the mainland, and that's saying something!
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: macsak on October 20, 2019, 12:08:50 PM
What's your best, anywhere?

Ezell's in Seattle was awesome.  I've had some really good fried chicken in MD and VA, but I can't even tell you the name of the joints.

Mexican is another that HI is sorely lacking.  My faves are Los Chapporros and there's a decent one in Aiea, but nothing like the joints in that I've had in SD.  Then I have a buddy who lived in Houston who says all of that is "fake"/junk.  But good for me.   ;D

ezell's is bomb
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: drck1000 on October 20, 2019, 12:15:32 PM
I'm a Louisiana boy. There, any place you order fried chicken, it's good.

Now, I just don't even try any more. I really like Dirty Lickin's chicken bits, enjoy wings from a few places, and am ashamed to admit I have a taste for chicken McNuggets, but as far as getting actual pieces of fried chicken, I've been disappointed so many times that it's off the list. My trips back to my ancestral lands are as much about food as they are about the people I go to visit. Somehow even Popeyes chicken here is crap compared to their product on the mainland, and that's saying something!
I don’t each friend chicken much either, but more about avoiding fried foods.  :(

I’ve been doing a lot of work with a company in Reston, VA. Have had many calls from them as my bosses to head over there. I love the seafood in VA and MD (Cheasapeake) and others.

Nothing wrong with having a taste for McNuggets. Haha

ezell's is bomb
Went to college near there. The location wasn’t the most inviting tho.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: macsak on October 20, 2019, 12:35:50 PM
Went to college near there. The location wasn’t the most inviting tho.

the ave?
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: drck1000 on October 20, 2019, 01:01:13 PM
the ave?
23rd and Jefferson  :shake:
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: macsak on October 20, 2019, 01:27:38 PM
23rd and Jefferson  :shake:

you went to Garfield?
so did my father...
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: drck1000 on October 20, 2019, 02:07:34 PM
you went to Garfield?
so did my father...
That was a pretty rough area when I was living in WA. Got better before I left in 2004. Parties in the 20th Ave and higher area was hit or miss. Haha
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: aieahound on October 20, 2019, 06:39:42 PM
The texture of Church’s is good. Real tender inside. Not much flavor though. Gotta sauce it or dipping sauce it.
The taste of Popeye’s is boss. (Though I would like to try real Louisiana fried chicken)
Dirty’s popcorn chicken bits is the best deal in town for real chicken and delicious. (High school kids go batshit for it, so avoid after school hours)

I still also like Zippy’s fried chicken as a comfort food.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: oldfart on October 20, 2019, 06:49:01 PM
Restaurant XO?  I've been wanting to try that place.  Very good reviews. 
I assume many times it's been under those lamps for a while.  I actually don't mind chicken that's a little dry, but not jerky level. 

Safeway's salt and vinegar wings are good too.
....
It was tougher and stringier than beef jerky.
.....
I have not tried Safeway salt and vinegar wings, but I've tried the one from times supermarket kunia.
I judged it to be over seasoned.....too much vinegar flavor.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: dirtylickins on October 20, 2019, 06:50:55 PM
Thanks hound ill pay you later :shaka:
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: Heavies on October 20, 2019, 09:05:14 PM
Ever since all these places started to try making fried chicken, or any fried food, "healthy" the quality, flavor, texture, and taste has gone to crap, IMO. 

Ray's has decent rack of lamb sometimes for a decent price,  rib eye with asparagus, or prime rib and crab, on special...  if broke just a mini steak with toss salad.....   oooooooh...
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: RSN172 on October 20, 2019, 11:15:39 PM
My wife can also make really good fried chicken.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: Inspector on October 21, 2019, 05:06:31 AM
The texture of Church’s is good. Real tender inside. Not much flavor though. Gotta sauce it or dipping sauce it.
The taste of Popeye’s is boss. (Though I would like to try real Louisiana fried chicken)
Dirty’s popcorn chicken bits is the best deal in town for real chicken and delicious. (High school kids go batshit for it, so avoid after school hours)

I still also like Zippy’s fried chicken as a comfort food.
Dirty Lickins is very good. Lot’s of food at a good price as well. I just wish they had a restaurant closer to our house. If they did we would go more often.

Zippy’s is good. But I would not go there specifically for fried chicken. But when they have the chicken/spaghetti special I’m there.

Popeye’s and Church’s is meh for me. But my wife likes both.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: oldfart on October 21, 2019, 06:31:35 AM
I still like KFC flavor, but the prices went up, the chickens got small, and the Waipahu location closed down. >:(
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: ren on October 21, 2019, 06:41:16 AM
I still like KFC flavor, but the prices went up, the chickens got small, and the Waipahu location closed down. >:(

But there's Jollibee! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: oldfart on October 21, 2019, 08:26:25 AM
But there's Jollibee! :thumbsup:
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Jolli is good but also very expensive for what you get. I do like the gravy they give with the ckn. yummy!
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: Bota-CS1 on November 02, 2019, 08:23:42 AM
From the new PC Foodland Farms store....
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: Heavies on November 02, 2019, 08:47:28 AM
From the new PC Foodland Farms store....

Do they have just the skin?  I'd dig just fried chicken skins... mmmmm
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: ren on November 02, 2019, 09:32:34 AM
Do they have just the skin?  I'd dig just fried chicken skins... mmmmm

fattiestest part
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: Tom_G on November 02, 2019, 01:06:20 PM
fattiestest part

Fat is where flavor lives!
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: drck1000 on November 02, 2019, 02:00:32 PM
Fat is where flavor lives!
Amen! Everything that tastes good isn’t good for you. Bacon, chicken skin, etc.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: RSN172 on November 02, 2019, 02:08:14 PM
I never buy boneless skinless chicken, in fact I only buy thighs.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: oldfart on November 02, 2019, 02:34:43 PM
Amen! Everything that tastes good isn’t good for you. Bacon, chicken skin, etc.
....
"Good for you"?

Your brain is made of fat, thus it needs fat to keep it healthy.
In the big picture, your body craves that which it needs. In this case it is fat.
So therefore a big fat juicy piece of fried chicken is actually healthy for you.


Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: oldfart on November 02, 2019, 09:16:09 PM
Brain food for dinner tonight.
Loco moco garlic chicken.
I feel smarter already.

Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: TastesLikeMetal on November 03, 2019, 09:31:09 AM
Brain food for dinner tonight.
Loco moco garlic chicken.
I feel smarter already.
Is that the one in Hawaii Kai?
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: oldfart on November 03, 2019, 10:14:24 AM
Is that the one in Hawaii Kai?
....
This one is royal kunia.
I haven't had this for a few years and it didn't seem as good as how I remember it.
Maybe they got a new cook...?
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: stangzilla on November 04, 2019, 07:44:27 AM
I heard itchy butt is good!

most of the time, no
in this case, maybe      :D
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on November 04, 2019, 09:54:08 PM
I hear that new Popeye's Chicken Sandwich is to DIE for!   :shake:


Man fatally stabbed in dispute involving a
Popeyes chicken sandwich in Maryland


Quote
A 28-year-old man was fatally stabbed Monday night during an argument involving a chicken
sandwich at a Popeyes restaurant in Prince George’s County, police said.

The dispute began when one man cut in front of another in a line specifically for ordering a
sandwich, said Jennifer Donelan, spokeswoman for the county police. Popeyes resumed
selling its popular sandwich Sunday.
Quote
The Popeyes chicken sandwich was highly popular this summer, with a sales volume that
caused the chain to exhaust its initial inventory by late August.

https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/crime/bs-md-wp-popeyes-killing-20191105-gnzprl4pejfo5m4jahj4aeldfi-story.html
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: stangzilla on November 05, 2019, 07:13:22 AM
I like Popeye's but the kapahulu one has a fast turnover rate of employees.  every time I go there its someone new.  service there sucks.  I remember one time in the drive thru I ordered 4 items and when the person repeated my order not 1 item was correct.  took a few times going back and forth until my order was right.  then you know you have to double check it after you get it.   you always get screwed in the drive thru
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: oldfart on November 05, 2019, 07:30:32 AM
I like Popeye's but the kapahulu one has a fast turnover rate of employees.  every time I go there its someone new.  service there sucks.  I remember one time in the drive thru I ordered 4 items and when the person repeated my order not 1 item was correct.  took a few times going back and forth until my order was right.  then you know you have to double check it after you get it.   you always get screwed in the drive thru
...
In kalihi and waipahu, Popeyes has a lot of Filipino ladies that barely speak English.
They're getting better though. Haven't really had much trouble ordering.
It's tough to beat Popeyes chicken and Cajun rice!
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: drck1000 on December 04, 2019, 12:12:51 PM
Ann's Kitchen on Republican Street.  Just had Adobo fried rice and side fried chicken.  Closest I've found to my grandmother's fried chicken.  Good stuff.

Definitely need to spend extra time at the gym this evening!
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: macsak on December 04, 2019, 12:21:35 PM
Ann's Kitchen on Republican Street.  Just had Adobo fried rice and side fried chicken.  Closest I've found to my grandmother's fried chicken.  Good stuff.

Definitely need to spend extra time at the gym this evening!

TFTI
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: drck1000 on December 04, 2019, 12:26:09 PM
TFTI
I asked Bushidoaa and Craig/Red Letter if they wanted anything.   ;D
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: stangzilla on December 04, 2019, 12:54:04 PM
times supermarket deli fried chicken is pretty good
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: Inspector on December 04, 2019, 07:12:07 PM
I like Moco Loco mochiko chicken. 😋
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: drck1000 on December 05, 2019, 07:52:04 AM
I like Moco Loco mochiko chicken. 😋
They seem to have loco moco everything these days.  Even Zippy's chili moco. . .
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: Inspector on December 05, 2019, 08:14:00 AM
They seem to have loco moco everything these days.  Even Zippy's chili moco. . .
Loco Moco Drive-In's Mochiko Chicken is what I meant to say.

But Zippy's fried chicken ain't bad either!
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: drck1000 on December 05, 2019, 08:23:00 AM
Loco Moco Drive-In's Mochiko Chicken is what I meant to say.

But Zippy's fried chicken ain't bad either!
Ahh, ok.  I wasn't quite sure, but gravy and egg on mochiko chicken sounds, uh, interesting.  I'd try it, esp if you said it was good.   :P

I like Zippy's fried chicken.  Not the best, but I enjoy it.  Again, not something I eat often in general, but I def indulge from time to time.  Zip Pack, chili chicken mix plate.  A buddy LOVES their chicken plate and gets a whole tub of brown gravy and smothers the whole plate.   :o
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: Inspector on December 05, 2019, 10:29:23 AM
Ahh, ok.  I wasn't quite sure, but gravy and egg on mochiko chicken sounds, uh, interesting.  I'd try it, esp if you said it was good.   :P

I like Zippy's fried chicken.  Not the best, but I enjoy it.  Again, not something I eat often in general, but I def indulge from time to time.  Zip Pack, chili chicken mix plate.  A buddy LOVES their chicken plate and gets a whole tub of brown gravy and smothers the whole plate.   :o
I love their spaghetti/fried chicken zip pack.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: drck1000 on September 02, 2020, 11:32:17 PM
Been feeling like fried chicken again lately.

Anyone try Forty Niner fried chicken? Will be in the area Fri morning, so thinking of fried chicken and waffles. They have lots of other good plates,  it never tried their fried chicken. Pics online look pretty good.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: QUIETShooter on September 03, 2020, 06:17:35 AM
Been feeling like fried chicken again lately.

Anyone try Forty Niner fried chicken? Will be in the area Fri morning, so thinking of fried chicken and waffles. They have lots of other good plates,  it never tried their fried chicken. Pics online look pretty good.

Been a while since I've eaten at Forty Niner.  They make good food.  I haven't tried their chicken but I remember eating saimin and when it came I told the waitress that I ordered a small saimin.  She looked at me and said, "that is the small order of saimin….."  That thing was huge!!  :shaka:

It seems all fried chicken tastes the best when it is just made.  After it sits for a while that's when it starts to deteriorate in various degrees.

Zippy's chicken is the best when it is just made.  If it sits awhile it's like chewing leather and turns into a rock.  Since there is no concealed carry here I figure I can carry a Zippy's chicken thigh in my pocket for self defense.  :rofl:

I still like KFC.  Harder to get nowadays after all the new places like Raising Cane's, Jollibees, etc. springing up all over the place.

Hope you like the chicken at Forty Niners! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: changemyoil66 on September 03, 2020, 01:16:55 PM
I recently saw a youtube review of a N. Korean MRE. It had fried chicken in it.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: Rocky on September 03, 2020, 01:21:29 PM
Been feeling like fried chicken again lately.

Anyone try Forty Niner fried chicken? Will be in the area Fri morning, so thinking of fried chicken and waffles. They have lots of other good plates,  it never tried their fried chicken. Pics online look pretty good.
I always enjoy eating @ 49'rs and always sit at the counter and try to imagine the view just before 0800 December 7, 1941.
I usually get either the saimin or a cheeseburger and fries.
   As for fried chicken, we've been hooked on the Foodland "Salt-n-Vinegar wings.  ;D
Addictive   :crazy:
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: oldfart on September 03, 2020, 10:14:44 PM
Coworker says try Golden Coin fried chicken thighs.
Only the thighs.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: drck1000 on September 04, 2020, 10:29:14 AM
Been a while since I've eaten at Forty Niner.  They make good food.  I haven't tried their chicken but I remember eating saimin and when it came I told the waitress that I ordered a small saimin.  She looked at me and said, "that is the small order of saimin….."  That thing was huge!!  :shaka:

It seems all fried chicken tastes the best when it is just made.  After it sits for a while that's when it starts to deteriorate in various degrees.

Zippy's chicken is the best when it is just made.  If it sits awhile it's like chewing leather and turns into a rock.  Since there is no concealed carry here I figure I can carry a Zippy's chicken thigh in my pocket for self defense.  :rofl:

I still like KFC.  Harder to get nowadays after all the new places like Raising Cane's, Jollibees, etc. springing up all over the place.

Hope you like the chicken at Forty Niners! :thumbsup:
My office (under "normal" conditions) is near there.  Never tried their saimin, but heard they have good saimin and burgers.  I usually get one of their plates and most times one of the specials.  Once in a while I'll get breakfast there. 

Agree about fried chicken with it's fresh.  Particularly since I like the crispy coating.  While I like Zippy's chicken, yeah, it can be hit or miss.  Sometimes you get one that seems like it's been under the heat lamp for hours.  I haven't tried Raising Cane's yet, but want to.  Maybe I'll swing by the HK drive through.  The line was crazy long back in Dec. 

I ended up getting fried chicken and waffles this morning.  The chicken was more karaage style, small boneless bits but with small sections of crispy skin.  It was a little dry, but I don't mind dry.  Overall, it was good.  Thinking I'll get fried chicken again later this weekend. 
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: drck1000 on September 04, 2020, 10:30:24 AM
I recently saw a youtube review of a N. Korean MRE. It had fried chicken in it.
You should try it. 
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: drck1000 on September 04, 2020, 10:32:08 AM
I always enjoy eating @ 49'rs and always sit at the counter and try to imagine the view just before 0800 December 7, 1941.
I usually get either the saimin or a cheeseburger and fries.
   As for fried chicken, we've been hooked on the Foodland "Salt-n-Vinegar wings.  ;D
Addictive   :crazy:
I've had that many times and it's good.  One of my buddies can eat like a 2lb bag by himself.   :o
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: 19pontiac79 on September 04, 2020, 06:17:15 PM
I've had that many times and it's good.  One of my buddies can eat like a 2lb bag by himself.   :o

I wish I could get hooked on this too. But the damned blood pressure won't allow it. Regular fried chicken bad enough for me. But maybe I double dose meds before I tackle a bunch.......you know Y.O.L.O :thumbsup: :shaka:
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: oldfart on September 05, 2020, 07:00:49 AM

   As for fried chicken, we've been hooked on the Foodland "Salt-n-Vinegar wings.  ;D
Addictive   :crazy:
....
The foodland salt n vinegar is pretty good.
I tried the salt n vinegar from Times and it was grotesquely salty. :shake:
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: drck1000 on September 05, 2020, 09:27:02 AM
I wish I could get hooked on this too. But the damned blood pressure won't allow it. Regular fried chicken bad enough for me. But maybe I double dose meds before I tackle a bunch.......you know Y.O.L.O :thumbsup: :shaka:
Ya, luckily I inherited the "good blood pressure" genes from my grandmother.  However, cholesterol is a different story.  :(  So while I really enjoy fried chicken, I don't have it very often. 
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: eyeeatingfish on September 07, 2020, 09:25:18 AM
I agree with oldfart AND eyeeatingfish about Foodland Chicken, when it's fresh it's pretty good but it's shelf life is minutes.

Really? Seems to be ok to me. The next day I throw the leftovers into the toaster oven and it comes back pretty crispy.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: oldfart on September 07, 2020, 09:55:30 AM
Really? Seems to be ok to me. The next day I throw the leftovers into the toaster oven and it comes back pretty crispy.
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Yes crispy on the outside.

The meat inside resembles paracord....
Approximately the same tensile strength.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: QUIETShooter on September 07, 2020, 09:56:42 AM
My family had Foodland fried chicken thighs the other night.  It was really good.  But after it sat for a while the outside started to get hard.

There were some parts where you would have a tug of war with the skin and outside meat.  But when you tear it apart the inside meat is so tender and tasty.

For me it's fried chicken, shoyu, and hot rice.  My veggies HAS to be canned corn and peas.  Not frozen.  Not fresh.  Canned corn and peas.  Preferably Del Monte.

Comfort food.

Something about fried chicken, hot rice, and canned veggies bring back memories of small kid time living in the plantation camp where mom and dad worked hard and money was hard to come by.

Oh and you gotta eat with your hands.  Even the rice.  Use your hands.  The corn and peas you can use fork or spoon.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: oldfart on September 07, 2020, 10:30:43 AM
I like canned peas and canned corn. But I don't buy it because I just don't think about it when shopping.

This brings up a memory of growing up on Maui.
October was time for the Maui County Fair. My mom would work in the Mormon church booth making fried chicken plates.
It was a very simple plate with fresh fried chicken and rice with namasu on the side.

Anybody been to the fair in recent years?
Curious to know if the church still does that.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: groveler on September 07, 2020, 12:02:32 PM
I can't resist,
My wife is a professional cook(retired).
I get the best fried chicken money can buy.
When ever you get take out or a restaurant
you get what they want to feed you based
on their bottom line.
My food is customized to what I like.
My advice is to marry a lady that likes to cook!


Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on September 07, 2020, 12:18:22 PM
I can't resist,
My wife is a professional cook(retired).
I get the best fried chicken money can buy.
When ever you get take out or a restaurant
you get what they want to feed you based
on their bottom line.
My food is customized to what I like.
My advice is to marry a lady that likes to cook!

Either that, or learn to cook for yourself!  The best chefs in the world are predominately men.  :thumbsup: 

I grew up in NC.  My mother and grandmother would cook for hours on Sunday morning.  After Sunday School and Church services, we'd have:

Fried Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Milk Gravy
Biscuits
Corn
Green Beans
Cole Slaw
Fresh Tomatoes

All of it: homemade from scratch, and the vegetables came from our own garden.  They cooked so much food, nobody at home had to cook Sunday night or Monday -- plenty of leftovers.  Once a month, my Aunt and Uncle would bring our cousins over, too.  There was always plenty.

My grandmother would "can" the extra vegetables we harvested throughout the Summer and use that during the months we didn't have fresh, ripe vegetables.

Anyway, I've yet to find a restaurant that could come close to that fried chicken.  I've tried many recipes, but the "family recipe" is still the best.  Cast iron skillets make all the difference, too.

Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: eyeeatingfish on September 09, 2020, 09:06:47 PM
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Yes crispy on the outside.

The meat inside resembles paracord....
Approximately the same tensile strength.

Ok, yeah you are right there. I guess for some reason that just didn't bother me. Or at least maybe it isn't that bad from Kapahulu Foodland
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: drck1000 on November 22, 2020, 09:52:21 AM
Ann’s Kitchen

Hole in the wall place in Kalihi/Sand Island area.

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Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: astroboy on November 22, 2020, 10:44:29 AM
+1 for zippys fried chicken. I just tried it a few days ago. It is much better than the rubba chicken they used to serve.

I used to laugh my okole off when I watched the zippys commercial on tv that showed the little boy shaking his head as he
struggled to bite into the fried chicken. He reminded me of a little dog trying to bite off a piece of a chew toy.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: QUIETShooter on November 22, 2020, 03:16:09 PM
+1 for zippys fried chicken. I just tried it a few days ago. It is much better than the rubba chicken they used to serve.

I used to laugh my okole off when I watched the zippys commercial on tv that showed the little boy shaking his head as he
struggled to bite into the fried chicken. He reminded me of a little dog trying to bite off a piece of a chew toy.

Yeah, I used to crack up watching that little boy gnawing on that chicken.  I used to think careful, your baby teeth might get stuck in the chicken..... :rofl:

The other day my daughter came home and told me if I wanted to eat chicken.  I said hell yeah (actually I said f*ck yeah).  The chicken was really ono! 

I told her, where did you buy this chicken.  She said her friend's father made it.  Retired from the navy as a cook.

Man, this guy should market his fried chicken.  It was really good.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: groveler on November 22, 2020, 04:35:39 PM
I've been in Hawaii over 20 years now.
I think I have been to only three dine-in restaurants
by my own choice, Kens, Cafe100 and the
Japanese cultural club East of Suisan.
The rest were guest driven eg "lets
try Outback".

Perhaps it is because my wife was a
professional cook, but what is it about
eating at a dine-in restaurant?
They suck!

You can't just get up and get some more
food.

You have irritating people that won't shut up
disturbing a quiet meal.

You have to tip a person 20% for something
you could easily do.

Democrat economics.
A sort of slavery.  Serve me
so I don't have to get off my ass
and do it myself.










Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: drck1000 on November 23, 2020, 08:03:16 AM
+1 for zippys fried chicken. I just tried it a few days ago. It is much better than the rubba chicken they used to serve.

I used to laugh my okole off when I watched the zippys commercial on tv that showed the little boy shaking his head as he
struggled to bite into the fried chicken. He reminded me of a little dog trying to bite off a piece of a chew toy.
They changed?  I always liked Zippy's fried chicken, except for a few months maybe 3-4 years ago where they changed chicken thigh supplier.  It was a different cut with a back flap piece of bone.  Anyways, I thought it was junk.  Apparently many others too because they brought back the original not long after. 

While I like crispy chicken coating, Zippy's chicken can be tougher.  I assumed it was dependent on how long under the heat lamp it was.   ;D

Yeah, I used to crack up watching that little boy gnawing on that chicken.  I used to think careful, your baby teeth might get stuck in the chicken..... :rofl:

The other day my daughter came home and told me if I wanted to eat chicken.  I said hell yeah (actually I said f*ck yeah).  The chicken was really ono! 

I told her, where did you buy this chicken.  She said her friend's father made it.  Retired from the navy as a cook.

Man, this guy should market his fried chicken.  It was really good.
Take some pics next time!   ;D
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: astroboy on November 24, 2020, 02:36:18 PM
If you were able to chew on the old rubba zippys chicken you must have had good teeth, just like the boy in the zippys commercial. Hey drck you weren't by any chance the boy in the zippys commercial right? Jus checking.

For the time being I still have all my teeth, but its a sad but true fact that many people young and old do not.
On the other hand I doubt that Nancy Peloshee and her dentures would have been able to handle the old Zippys chicken.
 
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: QUIETShooter on November 24, 2020, 05:22:08 PM
Nancy Pelosi's neck area looks like an old Zippy's chicken left out under the heat lamp.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: drck1000 on November 24, 2020, 05:25:30 PM
If you were able to chew on the old rubba zippys chicken you must have had good teeth, just like the boy in the zippys commercial. Hey drck you weren't by any chance the boy in the zippys commercial right? Jus checking.

For the time being I still have all my teeth, but its a sad but true fact that many people young and old do not.
On the other hand I doubt that Nancy Peloshee and her dentures would have been able to handle the old Zippys chicken.
Haha, negative Ghost Rider. . .  ;D

Nancy Pelosi's neck area looks like an old Zippy's chicken left out under the heat lamp.
Barf. . . and no way.  I'd totally eat said Zippy's chicken left out under heat lamp.  Pelosi is  :-X
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: oldfart on November 24, 2020, 05:37:01 PM
Nancy Pelosi's neck area looks like an old Zippy's chicken left out under the heat lamp.
.....
Once in a while my workplace  buys zip packs.
You just put a picture in my brain that I'll never be able to erase.

Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: QUIETShooter on November 24, 2020, 05:59:58 PM
Oops.  My apologies.  I shouldn't have said that.  I'm beginning to not able to unsee it too......
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: oldfart on November 24, 2020, 07:12:30 PM
Oops.  My apologies.  I shouldn't have said that.  I'm beginning to not able to unsee it too......
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Try staring into a flashlight...like "Men In Black"
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: Lihikai on November 24, 2020, 10:39:28 PM
I like canned peas and canned corn. But I don't buy it because I just don't think about it when shopping.

This brings up a memory of growing up on Maui.
October was time for the Maui County Fair. My mom would work in the Mormon church booth making fried chicken plates.
It was a very simple plate with fresh fried chicken and rice with namasu on the side.

Anybody been to the fair in recent years?
Curious to know if the church still does that.

I used to like their Pronto Pups.  I remember the fair used to to also have demolition derby - can you imagine having an event like that today in Hawaii?  Good times.
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: oldfart on November 24, 2020, 10:56:20 PM
I used to like their Pronto Pups.  I remember the fair used to to also have demolition derby - can you imagine having an event like that today in Hawaii?  Good times.
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Pronto pups and flying saucers!
Title: Re: fried chicken - discuss
Post by: Rocky on November 25, 2020, 06:18:31 AM
Masa's market in Hauula is not bad if you get it early, otherwise it's Popeye's.
We keep trying but can't get it "just right" at home.