Great food and service. They made recommendations and let me sample a sauce or two. Definitely visiting again

Long story short: The food might be better when they aren't so close to closing. The establishment is clean and tidy, service was kind and friendly, food was so-so and portions were not what you'd expect for Hawaiian bbq. Got it at 8:25 on Saturday night. We ordered two large tiki chicken plates, a combo plate, a mochiko chicken plate, an extra scoop of mac salad, 2 katsu Musubi, a slice of mochi ube cake and a slice of pineapple upside down cake. Total cost was about $130. Upsides: Kalua pork was tender and not stringy, Mochiko chicken was top tier, Mac salad was really good and not overly heavy on mayo, katsu Musubi is awesome and the food is actually ready at the time quoted when ordering online. Downsides: To go items are packed in the paper recyclable containers so they were soggy and smashed up when we got home. This made it so the sauce from the meats pooled in and ruined the Mac salad. The tiki chicken was incredibly dry, the portions were smaller than I'd expect for Hawaiian bbq and the rice is not seasoned and sticks to the container. read more

The cutest restaurant I have even been to. Seriously, their decor is next level. The service also gets ten stars. The server was so nice and helpful despite it being super busy. Since it was our first trip, they gave us samples of each of the meats to help us order better. Yes everything comes on compostable paper plates- honestly it probably saves them some valuable real estate in the kitchen. They staff were super efficient- I watched the chefs through the window while waiting for a table and it was honestly impressive. Everything we had was delicious- the mac salad was the only thing I wouldn't get again and thats personal preference - I have no doubt theirs is more authentic than what I prefer. I am already itching to go back to try more. read more

Da Tiki Hut - Tiki chicken salad with papaya dressing. Mac salad. - Hawaiian Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Arrived at 1230 and was Meet with a smile. Seated immediately and got a sample of the meat. Cool ambiance with a tiki vibe. Food was awesome, I had the combo plate and all threeeats were delicious. One small plate, combo plate, and a tiki soda was about$50. This will be new lunch spot in Tacoma. Only one vegetarian opt Kid friendly read more

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If you're looking for a tiki bar in Tacoma that serves up some tasty Hawaiian food, then head over to Da Tiki Hut on 6th Ave near Stevens St. When you enter the front door and they take you back to the bar area, it definitely gives "speakeasy" and island vibes at the same time. Recommendation: Try the combo plate, which includes 3 meats (Tiki Chicken, Korean Chicken, Kalua Pork), white rice and choice of Mac or Green salad. So good! read more

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They are awesome! Steve (the owner) and his wife are lovely and hospitable. They have always had the best meals, and take great pride in them. read more

Stop in for meeting with a party of 10. Ambiance was dark... but very cool. Food and service quick and awesome. Food was delicious!! Will be going back with my wife and kiddos- thank you Da Tiki Hut!!! read more

Oh. My. God. This place is SO GOOD! Every meat we tried had such good flavor and texture. Mac salad was DELICIOUS with some tiki sauce on top. Chef's kiss. We even sampled some of a vegan patty they're trying out, and it was so crispy and delicious. Yummy pineapple upside down cake for desert. Ambiance was really cute, like a tiki bar but it's a restaurant. Owner was extremely nice and we had a great time chatting with him. If you're in the Tacoma area, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Da tiki Hut! read more

Da Tiki Hut - Water feature - Hawaiian Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Came in, went to the bar. Quickly was told we were not suppose to be here. Was told to wait at the front, waited till others got menu around us. Told us to go to the front to get them, then was told they have the at the bar. Came back with the owner, then provided menu with bartender which was rude and stuck up. As a retired marine and working in the food industry, this disrespect and attitude to anyone is unacceptable. Nobody wants to deal with problems when paying for meals or sitting at a bar. We were ignored, treated rudely and given the run around to get a menu while everyone else had them and the bar itself did also to create issues. read more

Da Tiki Hut - Bartender - Hawaiian Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Did a takeout for Combo Plate and Mochiko Chicken. The Kalua pig was delicious on the combo plate but the rest was marginal. Both chickens were dry and not freshly cooked The rice and Mac salad didn't taste fresh. The Mochiko chicken was tasty but again it didn't taste fresh. Like it was sitting under a warmer. The rice and Mac salad didn't taste good Spending $45 tax included was not a worthwhile investment Maybe takeout isn't your game Your 4.5 ratings were all for dine in service read more

As people who love tiki bars we've been wanting to try Da Tiki Hut for a while and we're so glad we finally did. We cannot wait to go back! We weren't expecting too much due to its location (off a busy street with strip mall vibes) but it's such a gem inside! You walk in and it's a normal quick service restaurant... But then once you tell them you're there for the bar or to sit down and eat they let you in through a little magical side door (think speakeasy ish). It's so cute and decorated with vintage and classic tiki items. They know what they're doing when it comes to true tiki culture. The bar is stocked with all the best rums (Appleton Estate, Planteray etc) and other libations. They have fun non-alchocholic options, too! The bartender was so nice and friendly and welcoming. We got the zombie (with alcohol) and the Cinderella which is non-alchoholic. Both were delicious and really took us on an escapism getaway to paradise. They do have food however as vegetarians our options were limited. They have fries and veggie Lumpia, beyond that it's all meat. If that's your thing they do offer little meat samples when you sit down. Cannot wait to go back and try more drinks... and would love to try dinner if they expand their vegetarian/vegan options. read more

Da Tiki Hut - Cinderella which is non-alchoholic (left) and the Zombie (right). Both were very good! - Hawaiian Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

A Hawaiian restaurant order-in-front when you first step in, revealing a nice indoor dining area behind a hidden-like door with a tiki bar ambience. We dined in so that we could try out the tiki bar along with some food. You only need to order at the front if you are doing takeout. When we first seated, they gave us a small tasting of 3 meats for the plates - tiki chicken, Korean chicken, and kalua pork. The chicken was a bit dry but the kalua pork is good, so we opted to get a different dish instead of our planned combo plate lunch. We tried Ben's Special Loco Moco which has a hamburger patty and kalua pork, with 3 fried eggs, served with rice and mac salad. We also got a spicy musubi which is a spam musubi with house spicy sauce. They deliver these in paper plates and disposable utensils which is not the most environmentally friendly, but food did come out fast. The loco moco is decent, up to par, but the rice is a bit mushy and overcooked. The kalua pork is pretty flavorful, but had a bit too much fat overall. Additionally, because of egg shortage, they charged $3 more than the menu price so temporarily, I would not recommend ordering the loco moco dishes. The spam musubi is decent too, cut in half and it was a large musubi for $4. We also ordered some drinks which were fairly strong: Okolemaluana Mai Tai that tastes a little more fruit forward than the standard Mai Tai, Test Pilot that is more spirit forward, and Sea Foam Swell that is less strong and more sweet, topped with whipped cream, which is my favorite drink here of the 3. For dessert, we got the ube mochi brownie which is light and flavorful. For $2.75, this was an excellent price Overall, food is decent but forgettable, but I recommend the drinks here as they are very strong and for a below average price for the area. read more

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Tried this place after my Niece saw a TikTok review. When we arrived we were surprised to see it was a place we'd driven by a million times but never even noticed it. Because it was our first time there the waitress brought out a small sample of each meat they offered for everyone at the table and it was the perfect gesture as all of us need up ordering their large combo. The decor theme was so cute and interesting. With the background music it really felt like you were on a mini vacation. Service was great, food was perfectly flavored and this place is truly a hidden gem. read more

Da Tiki Hut - Hawaiian Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Super cozy and cute restaurant. Goodness excellent and owners are lovely. Wonderful overall experience!

Food is pretty dang good. The decor is fun to look at, especially if you sit by the glass window with the fountain behind it. The bar was the star of the show. The bartender was great to talk to and very knowledgeable about all sorts of rums, tiki glasses and drinks. He also had a great conversation with us about the history of the building. The food comes out on paper plates and you're given plastic utensils, just like in Hawaii. The poke was great and tasted really fresh. Would not recommend for vegetarians or vegans as the only non pork or chicken choice is poke or lumpia. Will be going back for the drinks and poke! read more

My daughter brought me a Hawaiian Plate Lunch and it was like being back home in Hawaii. Not dumbed down for mainland peeps!! Delicious!!

A hidden gem in Tacoma!! I am so glad that I visited this place with my family. Found out about this place from a TikTok content creator. The interior of this restaurant is absolutely beautiful and unique with their decorations. The staff is extremely kind. We got a sampler of the different types of meats as first-time customers, and the chef also had us try a sample of something that he was testing out with his recipes! The Hawaiian food was delicious, alongside liked the Tiki Soda and Dole Whip. I would love to come back here next time when in the Tacoma area and I want to explore their drinks menu as the photos of it look refreshing and pretty. I also heard they sell Ube Mochi and other desserts so I definitely would like to try those as well when visiting next time, if available. :) read more

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Da Tiki Hut is a Tacoma staple on 6th Ave. I've heard that it's fantastic, so beyond pleased we gave it a try for lunch today! The ambiance once you get past the front and into the dining area, blew us away! It's such a cool place- truly "tiki-vibes". The service was fantastic and started with a small sampler for each of us with all their meats- kahlua pork, teriyaki chicken, and more. After sampling that, I opted for the mochiko chicken plate, fried chicken bites with a spicy mayo, came with rice and your choice of macaroni salad or a green salad. I love Hawaiian macaroni salad- and I chose that, was delicious. My husband had the spicy poke plate, he said it was one of the best dishes he has had. We couldn't fit in dessert- but the pineapple upside down cake or dole whip sounded amazing! Highly recommend Da Tiki Hut! read more

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I looked this place up and didn't see the picture. We went to check out the tiki bar and was a little confused when we walked in . There is a counter that you order food but didn't see anything else. Thought we were at the wrong place. I asked for the tiki bar and was then escorted through a door into a great little restaurant and led to the tiki bar in the back. Yay!!! It was dimly lit ... like you'd expect and had a great bar tender who made us delicious tiki drinks. They had several to choose from and he talked with us while we enjoyed our tiki drinks. They offer really good b-bque and we were offered samples of each choice when we sat down. I wished we had the time to eat but we were meeting family at another location. I would go back for that b/bque!!! It was a great find in an unexpected location. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Picked up what we were hoping was an amazing dinner for the wifey's birthday but what we got was overly dry and very disappointing I guess over time some places just fall off read more

Da Tiki Hut - Unfortunately some very dry takeout I picked up for my wife's birthday dinner. I'm not sure what's happened with this place ‍ - Hawaiian Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Food was good but the portions were very small. I ordered the pork belly plate and got 4 small strips of pork belly. read more

Da Tiki Hut - Four small pieces of pork belly for what I paid I expects more. - Hawaiian Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Ok, I'm going to have to bump this place up to five stars now. I was here years ago and there wasn't much of an atmosphere going on. But now there is just dollops of atmosphere now since Da Tiki Hut went through some remodels it is completely different and unrecognizable from before. The food is as good as I remember it as we tried several different kinds of meats which were delicious. I got Kahlua Pork which was wonderful but the Korean Chicken and the Tiki Chicken were fantastic also. I got a small plate of the Kahlua Pork with rice and macaroni salad. I got the pineapple upside down cake again and Steve got a great mochi cake. Cocktails are here and I got the Classic Mai Tai which was good but really strong! Steve got the Saturn cocktail which was good, not as strong as mine but I liked the garnish decoration looking like the planet. I'd love to come back here again and hopefully not so many years would pass before tge return trip. *Update* We got two kinds of Misubi and it was great! Definitely recommend! read more

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Location = C, Parking = C, Menu = B, Drinks = B, Food = B, Value = B-, Atmosphere = B-, bathrooms = B, Located on a less popular part of 6th Ave, this is an older building, I think an old 'Taco Time'. The entry is still very much a fast food set up. It has a dedicated parking lot but only holds maybe 10 cars. There's a closed door that leads into a dining room with maybe 6-7 booths, in a dark area, each table with a hanging light. Further in to the smallish bar. Another 2-3 roomy booths and maybe 6 bar stools. Full bar but limited beer selections and none on tap. Large menu selection, mostly teriyaki style, chicken, pork, beef dishes with rice etc. Many variations of such. Burgers, a few salads, sides. Musubi is what I came for. Specialty drinks, desserts. Food was fine, not great. I came for musubi but the spam slices are thin and the seaweed wrap is tough making it hard to bite through. So, if you like "tiki bars" it's just "okay". I don't us returning. read more

Finally stopped in. Been a while of driving by and wondering. We came in for lunch and ordered plate lunch with kalua pig, a combo plate lunch, and a loco moco. Of course, we all did a mac salad side. We also ordered two spam musubi (to see how they compare to our Samoan friend's homemade musubi). The inside has definite tiki bar vibes. Service was prompt and friendly. Our drinks arrived quickly and orders taken right away. Points for the paper plates! The mac salad had less mayo than expected and we liked it that way. Great flavor. All of the meats were tasty. Would have preferred a thicker slice of spam in the musubi but the flavors were all great. Da Tiki Hut provided a good slice of Hawaiian flavors in Tacoma. We also sampled the ube mochi cake, a white chocolate macadamia nut cookie, and a peanut butter cookie. Each of them were good. I should have come in sooner - Da Tiki Hut is worth a stop for a plate lunch and cookie! read more

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I ordered the combo plate. There are no options to substitute. A better combo plate would be Kalbi, chicken, and Kalua pork. They don't budge when asked to substitute. I was willing to pay extra. I don't get their business model. read more

Really amazing staff and food! The dining area and bar are a must see for the vibes. Highly recommend for a solid plate lunch or dinner.

Food is 8/10. Service 8/10. Ambiance 8/10. Using paper plates and plastic cutlery 0/10. Embarrassing for a Hawaiian restaurant to be this wasteful. read more

Looks like a random strip mall restaurant but totally remodeled inside for a Tiki flare It's the old taco time off 6th Avenue for those been in Tacoma for at least ten years. Friendly staff, pleasant decor and Hawaiian music. Had the mochiko chicken lunch plate with salad and the kalua pork plate. Nice smoky flavors with the pork and a light breaded crispy chicken with slight sweet notes. Worth a try if you haven't given this small business a try. And has takeout order counter options as well read more

Da Tiki Hut - Positive review - Hawaiian Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Service was on point. Mahalo to our server, she was friendly and attentive. I order the Loco Moco w/over easy eggs. Eggs were cooked perfect, with all the yolk spilling out. The gravy and mac salad were ok. However, the frozen store bought hamburger needs work on the taste, add some seasoning and it wasn't cooked enough for me. I ate everything but the meat, very disappointing. read more

We live up north but were in the area checking out the Toytopia exhibit at the history museum, and stopped by here for lunch based off all the excellent reviews. Service: so kind! They were sweet, friendly, and so kind with us and our two kids. They brought over little samples of their meats which were a hit with our kids, and actually prompted them both to change their minds about what they wanted to eat. Food: delicious! Our kids both got the keiki plates, one with tiki chicken and one with Korean chicken. Even our pickiest kid ate a ton. We got a side of fries for them too which were also great (crispy and freshly fried) - obviously a big hit with the kids too. Husband got a pulled pork bbq sandwich and I got the mochiko chicken. Both excellent! Everything is made to order it seemed like, so give some grace - it doesn't take forever but it also it isn't fast food. Felt like a reasonable wait for us and our kids busied themselves with coloring, but if you have impatient little kids, then something to consider if you just wanted a quick pit stop. Ambiance: the tiki lounge vibe is unique and was fun for our kids especially. But it's also quiet and the booths are tucked away enough you could have a relaxing meal without feeling like you're hearing everyone else's conversations. It was a briefly tough adjustment going back out into the sunshine after being in the darkened lounge area though! All in all, super lovely folks and delicious food. Great stop if you're in the area! read more

Holy cow! I hadn't been for a while and we came to dine in and it was fantastic! I didn't know they'd completely redone the inside as a tiki lounge. The decor was beautifully done, including an awesome tiki garden with a treasure chest and fountain (behind a window) that you can sit next to. The waitress offered a cup of water with a straw for our child, it was much appreciated. Food came out fast. We ordered the chicken Katsu with Mac Salad and the bbq pork sandwich. The Katsu was perfect- the right thickness with crispy breading that melts in your mouth. And the Mac salad is on point. The bbq pork sandwich was simple and delicious- exactly what you want. We ordered the dole whip float for dessert and chose both the pineapple and mango soft serve in pineapple juice. Again, absolutely awesome. This spot is entertaining for adults and kids, but having the food so well done is the cherry on top. We will definitely be coming back regularly now! read more

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Food was delicious and came out really fast. Mai tai was delicious and strong. Very chill environment and all the workers are very nice. The tiki vibes are perfect and so cute read more

Da Tiki Hut - Mai tais - Hawaiian Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Food was really delicious and so was the service. Didn't take long to be seated and they even offered samples of what was on the menu. Can't wait to go back and take my husband to enjoy it with me. The hibiscus punch is absolutely amazing read more

Found this place while passing through, so happy we stopped by. They provided us a sample of the 3 meats because it was our first time here. We ended up getting the combination platter. The flavors here were so deeply authentic. I was blown away. The food tastes just like Hawaii. We sat in the bar and it was very aesthetically pleasing. Ordered some drinks too. The people here were nice. Bathrooms reminded me of my time on the islands. They really got it down! read more

Da Tiki Hut - Front of store - Hawaiian Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I got Jessie's moco which was Kalua pig instead of hamburger patty so it was good. My husband got Ben's moco, hamburger patty & Kalua pig but he liked the Kalua pig better. My son said their chicken katsu was good. Disappointed with garlic furukaki fries & spam musubi. Hardly could taste the garlic in fries & rice inside spam musubi was bad. Maybe old rice? Spam slice was cut too thin, can't justify paying almost $4ea. We ordered 2 to-go for my daughter & she only ate 1 spam w/o the rice. Friendly staff. Good place for only Kalua pig loco moco. read more

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I've been to this gem several times, so this review comes from several great experiences. The smoked meats are always top notch. Rib tips - devine. Sit in the bar to get access to the special cocktail menu, and be sure to check out all the nifty tiki decor while you are there. read more

Da Tiki Hut - The Lost at Sea cocktail - Hawaiian Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Great vibes, even better food. I've been here a couple times - love the themed decorations inside and the waiters are the absolute sweetest people. The chef even came out a few times to check if everything was alright. The food itself is 10/10 and you will definitely not be leaving hungry. Didn't get a pic of it, but we also got the mango and pineapple dole whips with li hing mui powder on top - great end to the meal! read more

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I give them credit for trying .... They gave us each a sample that included Mochiko chicken, Korean chicken, tiki chicken, and Kalua pig. It wasn't bad at all however, being that I am originally from Hawaii ...What an insult to Hawaiian food.... The pork belly pupu was the best thing we tried. We ordered the regular loco moco and the Ben's Special loco moco. The burger on the local moco was a previously frozen burger with NO taste except a little freezer burn, NOT home made, one of the smallest beds of rice, and the least amount of package brown gravy mix. Had to ask for more gravy and they charged me $3 for a side of packaged gravy mix like WTH and to top it off ... there was no Tabasco! The Ben's Loco tasted a bit better besides the fact of the tiny little bed of rice and limited brown gravy mix. The Hawaiian Mac Salad is Not Rocket Science... so basically I give them 3 stars since I believe the tiki chicken is made from Yoshida sauce. Would I come back .... Nah ... I'd pass! read more

I wish I would have taken photos to show but I was shocked by the size of portions. The plate was covered but barely. The food was excellent to taste. The staff was extremely friendly. I had a sample taste since I was a first customer. The set of the place and decor is beyond anything!!! That alone is a reason to return. The hibiscus tea is divine!!! read more

As much as I'd like to continue supporting this establishment, I probably will not return. Our last order, which was takeout, was such a disappointment . My mac salad had hair and one of our canned juices had mold or gunk on it. And let's not talk about the skinny spam musubi they sold us. If you're going to jack up the price, at least serve quality products. read more

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