Honolulu, HI
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Honolulu Magazine's own staff go-to roundup for fried chicken, verified against Hawaii Department of Health permit records for current standing.
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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Honolulu Magazine. Updated August 2026.
Restaurant XO · Kaimukī
Adobo fried chicken in a tart-sweet-salty bath with braised peppercorns, a Senia staff meal turned menu item.
Liliha Bakery · Liliha
A juicy interior under gloriously crispy skin, on a plate with rice, corn and mac.