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KFC - Waipahu (Lumiaina Street Waikele Center)

2.9(17 community reviews)
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About

Discover KFC - Waipahu (Lumiaina Street Waikele Center), offering the best American experience in Waipahu. Enjoy Budget ($) meals, explore their menu, and read reviews from the community on TasteHi.

Fried Chicken Essentials in Waikele

When you find yourself shopping through the open-air outlets of the Waikele Center, the familiar aroma of KFC’s signature 11 herbs and spices often acts as a reliable beacon. This Waipahu outpost serves as a practical pit stop for residents and visitors alike who need a quick, consistent meal without the fuss of a formal sit-down experience.

Menu Favorites and Local Pace

The menu highlights remain the bedrock of the operation, from the crunch of the Original Recipe chicken to the buttery, flaky finish of their classic biscuits. It is a no-frills environment, designed for efficiency. If you are grabbing a bucket for a beach day or a quick individual combo after walking the nearby shopping paths, the service reflects the rapid pace of the surrounding commercial hub.

A Local Observation

Be aware that the parking situation within the broader Waikele Center can get congested, especially on weekends when shoppers flock to the nearby brand outlets. Once you secure a spot, the interior offers a straightforward, functional space to refuel. It is the kind of place where the kitchen focuses on heat and speed, ensuring your mashed potatoes and gravy hit the table exactly as expected. Whether you are a fan of the crispy tenders or sticking to the classic bone-in pieces, this spot provides a familiar comfort in the heart of Waipahu.

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Location

94-801 Lumiaina Street Waikele Center, Waipahu, Hawaii, 96797

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Reviews

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Tina SmithGoogle Maps

Recently

ZERO STARS. The food was stale, old, & tasted horrible. The chicken looked like fried mystery meat. The flavor tasted like something that doesn't belong in a stomach. I spent $60 on disgusting food for nothing. It's a no for me. I'm never coming back.

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John SaboloGoogle Maps

Recently

This is hands down one of the worst KFC experiences I’ve ever had. I stood at the counter for 30 MINUTES while no one was at the front. All the employees were in the back like customers didn’t exist. No greeting, no “we’ll be right with you,” NOTHING. Completely unacceptable. When they finally noticed me, the employee acted like I was a problem for being there. She wasn’t paying attention at all and literally tossed my order onto the counter it almost fell. No apology. No care. Just pure attitude. Then I get home and realize the order is WRONG. I ordered a Vanilla Pepsi and got a completely different drink, AND there were missing items. After waiting that long, they still couldn’t get a simple order right. The service here is a joke. The employee a small lady with glasses was rude, careless, and clearly shouldn’t be working with customers. Zero professionalism, zero accountability. This place needs serious management intervention. Do better or don’t bother being open. I’m never coming back.

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Kaedee JGoogle Maps

Recently

I did send a complain about my last dine in experience and provided my email address but its been days already and haven't received any response. We do dine here for lunch on Sunday’s or Monday’s it’s sad as their staff (with first initial M) was never nice, friendly and accommodating. We ordered the fill ups and we mentioned that we wanted it large so we were expecting to have fries together with our chicken and tenders but she said fries not included. We said but we ordered large, she’s already arguing with us “you should told me”. In this first place, its the counter/cashier staff’s job to ASK and OFFER the customers if they wanted it with fries (cos that adds to your sale too) but she was arguing that we should ask her. Next when we got our food I was surprised the chicken were as small as half size of their plastic spork. The chicken tenders were not fully cooked. I asked her if they can refry it and she said no we cant cook that again just reheat only. The manager on duty was only standing there just listening and doing nothing to de-escalate the situation. This is the only branch that serves super super micro mini chicken and the staffs were not nice at all. Just a quick note whenever we dine here they always always always serve MICRO MINI chicken, they never fail to do that. Compared to other location their chicken was never like that. If i can give a half star for this store branch i would. Im sorry just my opinion, you can take a look at the pictures i have attached to see im telling the truth.

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