Ethel’s Grill - Review - Kalihi - Oahu - The Infatuation

"Open since 1979, this neighborhood classic offers some of the best plate lunches on the island. Start with the ahi tataki, and then one of the staples, like Japanese hamburger steak heaped with a refreshing pile of grated daikon, or the mochiko chicken that’s lightly coated in rice flour—just one of the many variations of fried chicken you’ll find in Hawai‘i. It’s takeout only, so invite a bunch of friends with plans to take a 10-minute drive for a picnic at Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park—that way, you’ll have enough help to try one (or more) of the specials. A couple we’ve liked in the past: fancy-ish crab-crusted fish and sriracha ranch fried chicken. See? So much fried chicken." - Martha Cheng