Question 1

What is the best chicken katsu in Hawaiʻi?

Accepted Answer

Panko-crusted, fried, sliced, served with katsu sauce over rice. The kids' plate-lunch gateway. The top chicken katsu spots in Hawaiʻi are ranked on Da Plate Lunch Index by local residents — not tourist reviews. There are 12 curated spots statewide.

Question 2

Where can I find chicken katsu in Hawaiʻi?

Accepted Answer

Chicken Katsu can be found across Oʻahu, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, and Kauaʻi. Da Plate Lunch Index lists 12 independently-owned spots — no chains. Browse by island for the best local picks.

Chicken Katsu

Mitsu-Ken Okazu-Ya

Rainbow Drive-In

Ethel's Grill

Diamond Head Market & Grill

Hukilau Cafe

Mitsu Ken

Chan's Drive Inn, Inc.

Asahi Grill

Asahi Grill Ward, Llc

Hukilau Hawaii

Aloha Mixed Plate

Da Kitchen