Comfort Food Restaurants in Hilo, HI

“This place is a little hole in the wall but it's amazing! We had the pork musubi and the spam supreme both were killer. To top it off, the Kimchi was probably the best we've ever had! The chef came out to ask how the food was and said the Kimchi is his personal recipe.

It was not busy when we went, but it should be! It's definitely worth a stop when you're in Hilo.“

“I have always wanted to try Zippy’s after finding out it is Jason Momoa’s favorite restaurant in Hawaii. And just as he said, it truly is the ultimate comfort food. I accidentally ordered from their takeaway counter instead of the sit-down restaurant since it was my first time there, and I got too excited seeing all the food that I did not even notice the sign.

I ordered the Chicken Trio Platter, which comes with white rice, macaroni salad, Korean fried chicken, chicken katsu with sauce, and their original fried chicken. The food was fresh, hot, and incredibly tasty. Everything was perfectly juicy and crispy, and I finished it all even though the portion was quite large. I was so happy and full by the end of the meal, and I completely understand the hype around Zippy’s. It is one of the best fried chicken fast foods I have ever had.

I also took away their ensaimada, which was super fluffy, soft, buttery, and not overly sweet. It was absolute heaven. The prices are reasonable too, and I cannot wait to come back.“