Ma'ono West Seattle

I enjoyed my visit to Ma’ono. I’m not in West Seattle very often, but I found myself there on a Friday night and it was still open at 9pm so I visited. I’ve been to the window they have at U Village and enjoyed it, but had not yet visited the original location. There were a bunch of tables available as the main dinner rush was on its way out. When we left there were many more tables open. The restaurant does feel a little Hawaiian without being kitschy but overall it’s contemporary and rather dimly lit. The waitstaff were capable and helpful. I ended up sharing a mild spicy fried chicken sandwich, Ma’ono burger, and an order of fries. Everything tasted great. The fried chicken was moist and had a nice crust on it. The fries were tasty as well – nicely fried and not too greasy. My favorite item was the burger. The ground chuck had a deep beefy flavor and the toppings were tasty too. My favorite part of the burgers were the Hawaiian sweet roll buns. They’re similar to the one’s you’ll find in stores, but they are bigger to accommodate burgers. I had a good meal and would return.

This fried chicken sandwich shop is a standout! The chicken is always fresh, crispy, and bursting with flavor. Each sandwich is expertly crafted, offering a perfect balance of crunch and juiciness. The toppings complement the chicken well, adding even more taste. Friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere make it a top spot for a satisfying meal.

Great Hawaiian joint. The food has great presentation and the portions are decent. The lighting was a little dimmer than I like. The fried chicken is light and not greasy. I read a lot about the fatty saimin and looked forward to it, however, it was slightly disappointing. Although it had a great broth it was not bold enough. The taste is quite delicate compared to international chains such as Santouka or Danbo. The steak was absolutely delicious as it was cooked to perfection. The meat was tender and juicy. I would definitely go order it again and again.

Nice restaurant that serves Hawaiian fusion dishes. Their most well known item is fried chicken, but be mindful that you need to reserve one in advance when you make a reservation. Breakfast includes dishes like loco moco and spam musubi in addition to the fried chicken. Great for families too.

Pretty decent lil joint. I went for the chicken and Spam sushi and the Spam sushi does NOT disappoint. The chicken was so so, but just too crunchy and not what we were expecting. The ramen bowl was pretty average. I'd recommend this place for happy hour (5pm-6pm, -Thursday-Monday)

During my recent visit to this restaurant, I was really looking forward to the dine-at-the-bar experience. Unfortunately, I was disappointed by the level of customer service I received. I decided to order the "loco moco" plate, which I saw on their online menu for pickup orders. However, when I asked the female bartender about it, she simply replied, "We don't have that here." I was surprised because it was clearly listed on their online menu. She didn't offer any explanation about the differences between online and bar orders, which left me feeling unsure about their menu and ordering process. This experience has made me hesitant to recommend this place to others, especially first-time visitors. It seems like their customer service might not meet the expected standards and could use some improvement. The overall impression I got was that of an "I just work here" attitude, which was disappointing.

good fried chicken is something that's more of an art than science, and it's very easy to slip and wind up with something soggy, tasteless, or heavy. This place does none of those things, and delivered a fried chicken was crispy and tender and full of flavor. Major bonus points for the service as well, which was efficient and fast even on a slammed Sunday afternoon. The only knock I have on the place was the $9 side of macaroni and cheese that was more salt than spice, though it was plentiful and could have been its own meal.

The fried chicken is cooked in a much different way than you may be used to, but it is a delicious taste. The dipping sauce that comes with the chicken is unique as well, a little spicy but loaded with flavor. The loco Moco is a bit pricey but the meat is of higher quality than you normally would get. Not an everyday thing, but great when you want something nicer.

What a cool ma'ono location in a very surprisingly themed Benbow room. There are pinball machines, a couple more games, a full bar, disco ball, screens showing different genres of shows, a giant pirate statue, and the seating area looks like you're on a boat. There is A LOT happening here. You follow the signs to the kiosk to order food, you can order dine in or to go. But I mean, you have to stay for the vibes. Cucumber & wakame poke: this was the best side in my opinion! Super tasty and fresh, perfect side with the fried chicken Fries: my second favorite side. Perfect texture and very well seasoned Mac and kimcheese: wish there was more kimchi flavor and maybe some pieces in here, a little to thick on the cheese for me Fried chicken bun (medium spicy): great textures, perfect spice level for me, overall solid chicken sandooo Chicken fingers (hot): good crisp, pretty tendah, solid chicken choice Fried chicken drumsticks (medium): great crunch on the outer coating, well seasoned (as is everything here) and a good amount of meat!

addicted is all i can say, this is the best fried chicken you can have in this city, i'm so glad we have a taste of ma'ono back in west seattle. ma'ono use to be a restaurant in the junction with the BEST food. I have been craving everything on their menu ever since they closed, i would do anything to have them back PLEASE the chicken shack will do for now.....