Vol. 1 · No. 1Honolulu, Hawaiʻi · Mauka of KalakauaEst. 2026
E komo mai —
ranked by locals — not Yelp tourists
Four islands · Mom & pop only · Photos required
The Best-Of DeskRanked by locals · not Yelp tourists12 joints
The Definitive Ranking
The Best Chicken Katsu
in Hawaiʻi
Panko-crusted, fried, sliced, served with katsu sauce over rice.
ranked by weighted local score — classics first
By island: Oʻahu 10
- 14.9local
Mitsu-Ken Okazu-Ya
Kalihi · Oʻahu
- 24.8local
Rainbow Drive-In
Kapahulu · Oʻahu
- 34.6local
Ethel's Grill
Kalihi · Oʻahu
- 44.5local
Da Kitchen
Kahului · Maui
- 54.5local
Aloha Mixed Plate
Lahaina · Maui
- 64.5local
Diamond Head Market & Grill
Kapahulu · Oʻahu
- 74.5local
Hukilau Cafe
Laie · Oʻahu
- 84.5local
Mitsu Ken
Honolulu · Oʻahu
- 94.3local
Chan's Drive Inn, Inc.
Honolulu · Oʻahu
- 104.2local
Asahi Grill Ward, Llc
Honolulu · Oʻahu
- 114.2local
Asahi Grill
Honolulu · Oʻahu
- 124.0local
Hukilau Hawaii
Honolulu · Oʻahu
