Ga roti — Vietnamese-style rotisserie chicken marinated in lemongrass and fish sauce — is not as prominent in Honolulu as in larger Vietnamese hubs, but the island's love of rotisserie chicken means the best Vietnamese versions stand out with their aromatic depth.
Pate Vietnamese Cuisine top-pick
Mon-Sun 11AM-10PM
Pate Vietnamese Cuisine lists lemongrass chicken among their top customer favorites. While not strictly ga roti, their lemongrass-marinated chicken captures the essence — juicy, fragrant with lemongrass and garlic, with caramelized edges. Vietnamese chicken at its finest on the island.
Viet Chubby Boy best-value
Mon-Sun 11AM-9:30PM
Viet Chubby Boy's lemongrass chicken is a standout — tender pieces marinated in lemongrass, garlic, and chili, then grilled to charred perfection. The Kalihi location serves generous portions with rice, pickled vegetables, and fish sauce.
Le's Banh Mi hidden-gem
Mon-Sun 9AM-7PM
Le's Banh Mi features lemongrass chicken as one of their banh mi fillings, and it is one of the best iterations on the island. The chicken is marinated in a classic Vietnamese lemongrass-fish sauce blend, then grilled. Available as a sandwich or rice plate — Vietnamese-style rotisserie-adjacent chicken done right.