OK, I took some advice from a friend (Lehua Nishimura, thank you) and tried Foodland fried chicken. That's right, FOODLAND. I happened to be at the one in Kalihi, and Lehua's claim that Foodland makes the best fried chicken rang that bell in my head. So I bought a thigh. Nice lady gave me a large one.
Before I continue, I have to add this. I could tell the chicken was freshly fried. Stuff that sits under a lamp or behind a window of several hours will rarely still taste great. So there was that.
It cost $2.19 for a thigh. I didn't eat it until a few minutes later in the car. Good? Yes. Great? Close. Crispy, juicy and not too greasy. Lightly salted. What more could I hope for?
So this is my updated list.
## Pupule's Best Fried Chicken (Hawaii) ##
1. Golden Duck (S. King St.) - salt & pepper wings. Garlic/chili pepper topping rules.
2. Jolibee - Spicy, please.
Before I continue, I have to add this. I could tell the chicken was freshly fried. Stuff that sits under a lamp or behind a window of several hours will rarely still taste great. So there was that.
It cost $2.19 for a thigh. I didn't eat it until a few minutes later in the car. Good? Yes. Great? Close. Crispy, juicy and not too greasy. Lightly salted. What more could I hope for?
So this is my updated list.
## Pupule's Best Fried Chicken (Hawaii) ##
1. Golden Duck (S. King St.) - salt & pepper wings. Garlic/chili pepper topping rules.
2. Jolibee - Spicy, please.
3. Foodland (Kalihi).
4. Zippy's.
5. KFC.
6. That gas station in Kawaihae.
7. Popeye's.
4. Zippy's.
5. KFC.
6. That gas station in Kawaihae.
7. Popeye's.
Sorry, no photos. This video is impressive, though. Koji?
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