Maui Mike S Is A Hole In The Wall Eatery In Hawaii With Some Of The Best Chicken In Town

You know the saying, “don’t judge a book by its cover?” Of course, you do, but we bet you didn’t know it also applies to restaurants — especially in Hawaii. While there’s little not to love about the island’s luxury oceanfront restaurants (except maybe the cost), we’d rather visit the islands’ hole-in-the-wall eateries that serve up scrumptious food — like Maui Mike’s!

Welcome to Maui Mike’s Fire-Roasted Chicken! With two Oahu locations — in Wahiawa and Kailua — Maui Mike’s might not look impressive from the exterior, but its down-home comfort food with an island vibe is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

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Made to order and served with Aloha in a casual, “come-as-you-are atmosphere,” this local favorite is removed from the tourist crowd and honestly, that’s just the way we like it.

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Many locals argue that Maui Mike’s Fire-Roasted Chicken serves some of the best chicken on the island, and we would certainly have to agree.

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Always fresh and never frozen, Maui Mike’s chickens are raised on a healthy, all-natural diet, and contain no steroids, hormones, antibiotics, or other additives. The chicken is hand-massaged with a special seasoning mix and fire-roasted to perfection.

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Order a quarter or half chicken, or opt for a scrumptious sandwich like the “Maui Wowie” melt, bacon melt, or the Mike’s Melt. No matter what you order, your taste buds will surely be satisfied.

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Don’t forget about the sides! Choose from a variety of classic and island-inspired sides, including fries, sweet potato fries, baked beans, white rice, coleslaw, and more.

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Friendly staff and affordable prices make Maui Mike’s a must-visit for chicken lovers, though because everything is made-to-order, you might experience hefty wait times. No worries, though, because that first bite will surely make up for any wait.

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Maui Mike’s Fire-Roasted Chicken has two Oahu locations: in Wahiawa on Kamehameha Highway, which is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and in Kailua at the Enchanted Lake Center, which is open from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit their website or follow them on Facebook.