The food is amazing! I had the KFT and the flavor was great. The meal consist of tofu, rice, and mac salad. I accompanied this with a Kai Mai Tai that matched my meal perfectly. The service is absolutely splendid and was a delight to interact with. Our server was knowledgeable and made great suggestions for my family. Ambiance is inviting and feels like a great place to gather with friends and family any day! I highly recommend this Diner to anyone looking for something new and exciting to experience. Aloha! read more

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If you are going to sell another culture's food, care should be taken to make sure it is accurate. Unfortunately, Moa Kai misses the mark completely. The "Korean chicken" was a massive disappointment, it was basically drenched in Tobasco sauce. There was absolutely no shoyu, sweet, or garlic flavor to be found; all you get is vinegar heat. Honestly, it's a stretch even labeling it Korean chicken. As for the Hawaiian staples, the Loco Moco patty and the mac salad both completely lacked flavor, and the gravy isn't even correct. If you are looking for authentic, traditional flavors, I would look elsewhere. read more

I stopped here for lunch during the work week and it was relatively busy but not to the point where we didn't get seated immediately. I ordered the grilled chicken and the fried fish with a side of mac salad and kimchi. First of all, I was shocked at the portion size especially for a lunch special. Secondly, that grilled chicken was so good I almost wondered if I should've doubled up. It was juicy and I felt like I could taste each grill mark. The fried fish was crunchy on the outside and flaky in the inside. Flavor was perfect and was a nice contrast to the chicken. As a cherry on top, or in this case kimchi, the kimchi was a nice break from the savory entrees. The mac salad was the most disappointing item here. The elbow pasta was not cooked long enough and the taste was bland. Despite that, I still quite enjoyed my meal and left feeling satisfied. The ambiance is a blend between a sit down high-dive bar with a fast casual vibe. There were plenty of natural lighting which I love. Moa Kai is definitely a place to try if you enjoy good Hawaiian food! read more

Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner - Hawaiian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Food quantity: 9/10 Food quality: 8/10 Service: 9/10 Ambiance: 7/10 Overall rating: 8.5/10 Huge portions, freshly made food. Nice place for brunch read more

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Really missed that Hawaiian diner food that I thought you can only really get in Hawaii. But man this was so close it hit that craving spot I needed. Service was great the place was busy and everyone loved their dishes. Why would I give them 5 stars then... the "I'll come back" factor was high for me, I look forward to my next visit again and wish them great success. I would love to see them make a fridge case full of different kinds of Poke that includes different flavors of tuna poke and tako poke! read more

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Moa Kai, i love you so freaking much. My husband and I were recently married in Maui, Hawaii and have been itching for the food there since we've come back. The only place we've found in Orlando that even comes CLOSE to those aloha vibes is this place. From their Mai Tai & Lele Lychee cocktails, to their smoked meat, mac salad, and Spam Musubi, everything is so close to the real thing. The service is very fast, we've never waited longer than 15 mins to be seated and the staff is very kind and attentive. Thank you for being so incredible, Moa Kai! I love ya! read more

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The food here was giving mall food court food unfortunately :( In this visit, I ordered the Mix Plate (Pick 2) which came with the following dishes: - Shoyu Chicken: Dry and similar quality to the Terriyaki chicken at a Japanese food stall in a food court. - Spicy Ahi: Poke didn't feel and taste fresh. Also, the pieces weren't cut properly! There was a thin film of fish still holding the pieces together. - Garlic Noodles: Was also giving something you can find at a mall food court. Wasn't worth the upgrade. - Macaroni Salad: The pasta was not fully cooked and not in a good al dente way. A bit gritty. I also tried a piece of my friend's fried fish and it was okay, but also not restaurant quality. The prices relative to the quality of the food aren't justified in my opinion. Regardless of the food quality, the service was solid and attentive. The interior is also nicely decorated. They even have free parking at the restaurant. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back here again nor recommend to others. read more

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Fantastic hawaiian dinner! Have a great experience from the start to finish, this place have the aloha atmosphere, love that vibe. Great customer service staff is so friendly and attentive. Food and cocktails are so delicious, served with generous portions. For appetizer we order their popular fried spam musubi and char siu manapua a steamed buns filled with slow cooked char siu. For entries we got the garlic shrimp with noodles and mac salad and the mix plate pick two with fish and korean chicken and kalua pork withbkorean chicken everything is so tasty mouthwatering. For cocktails we got their popular hoku poni and lele lychee. My favorite was the hoku poni. We cannt go without trying their popular ube haupia pie, soo delicious. This is a must spot if you are in Orlando. read more

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Well, it our second time visiting this authentic hawaiian restaurant. This time my husband amd I brought my father in law who has never been here before. Excited to share the experience we had here with my father in law we ordered. As we waited for our food ee spoke to him about how great the food here is. The owners are super nice and friendly. They are very easy to talk to and you can tell they enjoy conversating with their customers. I really like that the owners enjoy getting to know their customers. That makes such a difference and makes us want to come back. That to me is a plus. Not only the food is great but the owners are ready ro mingle. Can't wait to go back. Always looking forward enjoying great company and phenomenal food! read more

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This place is a little bit hot inside due to all the glass windows but decorated very cute. Service was Super nice. They are small on the inside so all the servers help each other. Good choice for lunch. Chicken, pork, rice, bowls I had the 2 lunch combo so I could try the pork and the crunchy chicken. Both were delicious read more

Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner - Lunch combo - Hawaiian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner is a great spot for the aloha spirit in Orlando. We finally got to try this place out during a recent trip. We got there right at opening on a Saturday and it wasn't too busy, thankfully. We were greeted right away and, even though we were right next to East Colonial by the road, we felt like we were transported to Hawaii. From the friendly greeting to the casual setting, we felt the warmth even before ordering our food! We were seated right away and took a look at the menu. They have a lot of Hawaiian classics here from musubis to their classic plates. I ordered the garlic shrimp (of course) and my partner ordered a mixed plate with the kalua pork and shoyu chicken. We also go the fried musubi because we were curious. The fried musubi was good but definitely on the heavier side with a generous serving of the sauce poured on top. Not sure if I'd get it again just because it was so heavy but good nonetheless. I really enjoyed the garlic shrimp. It's not my favorite out of all the Hawaiian spots in Orlando but pretty solid. My boyfriend liked his mixed plate. The services for each dish was super generous where we ended up taking our dishes to go and they were delicious even after reheating them later that day. I really love the diner feel in here and the friendliness that the staff emits. Overall a great spot for some Hawaiian comfort food in Orlando! read more

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Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner - A Friendly Spot with Room to Grow I believe Moa Kai is one of the newer Hawaiian-inspired diner concepts here in Orlando, and I was really excited to give it a try. Overall, the experience was just OK for me -- not bad, but not quite what I expected flavor-wise, especially compared to some of the Hawaiian and Japanese spots I've visited before. We ordered a variety of dishes to share. The mixed plate platter was decent, but I personally felt like it was missing some richness and depth of flavor. I've definitely had better spam musubi elsewhere -- and especially in Japan and Hawaii -- so my expectations may have been a little high going in. That said, not everything was a miss. My brother really enjoyed the Korean chicken, and my brother-in-law loved the burger, especially the one topped with pineapple, which added a fun island twist. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, which made the dining experience more enjoyable and relaxed. Overall, it's a casual, friendly spot worth trying if you're curious about Hawaiian-inspired comfort food. While the flavors didn't fully wow me this time, the warm service and laid-back vibe make it a nice place to hang out with family and friends. read more

Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner - Hawaiian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Love a good Hawaiian restaurant! We took a trip to explore Mia Kai for lunch on a Saturday. This is a seated diner style restaurant. Right when we walked in we were greeted, even though there is no dedicated host. We were promptly seated. The servers came to us quickly and were very helpful with recommendations and answers. Hubby ordered a mix 2 plate with the pork and chicken. The pork was delicious. I ordered the pick 2 with the fried mahi and the ahi tuna. Everything was very good. I would definitely come back, and would probably try the pork or one of the other dishes. Both fish items were good, they just weren't blow-your-mind good. I nearly drooled when I tried the pork. The serving size is very large. The entrees come with 2 scoops of white rice and 1 giant scoop of macaroni salad. read more

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Another great time at Moa Kai. We were the only ones in the diner past 2pm and it felt like time stopped. We stayed for almost two hours just reminiscing the memories we shared together on Oahu and Maui 10 years ago. This is the closest place my fiance and I can get to a real Mai Thai and Korean fried chicken. The staff is amazing as always! read more

Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner - Hawaiian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

My husband and I stopped by for dinner on a Saturday night. Most tables were full but we were able to snag a small table that seats 2 with no wait. Several parties came after us and had to wait, though most of the parties were 3-4 people. My husband and I ordered Mai Tais which were delicious and a little strong. We each ordered spam masubi to start which arrived quickly. Nice size portion. So simple but so tasty. For the main course, my husband got the salmon poke bowl. I tried a couple bites and enjoyed it. I got the garlic shrimp. Sides included rice and mac salad. It was a lot of food. We both really enjoyed our meals. The service was good. We didn't have to wait long. Eating here brought back some good memories of vacations to Hawaii. I will definitely be back! Mahalo Mia Kai for an excellent meal! read more

Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner - Spam masubi - Hawaiian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I've never had Hawaiian food before and was very eager to try some down home, diner style cooking. First, I was greeted right away by a very cheerful person. I let her know it was my first time and she took care of me like an all star. Wonderful service! The dining room is a box with tables and a diner counter that overlooks the cooks. Might be weird staring at the cooks as they prepare the meal! But it's a nice setup. I went with the pick 2 plus 2 sides. Fried fish, Korean spicy chicken, mac salad, and upgraded to spam fried rice. The portion was HUGE. And for under $20? A steal. Seriously, they could have given half the food and it would have been a good value. Everything was perfect. Fish was crunchy, tender, and slightly sweet. And the sauce was killer. Korean chicken was good too. Spam fried rice was to die for. Wow. I'll take it over pork fried rice any day. Finally the mac salad was creamy and delicious. I'll take that at any picnic ever. Outstanding meal. Outstanding service. Great price. And right near Mills 50 so the traffic is...challenging! But well worth it. read more

Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner - Pick 2 fried fish and Korean chicken with spam fried rice : 5/5 fantastic. - Hawaiian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

*Rating: 2 1/2 but rounded up to 3 Moa Kai Diner is a cute little spot and the latest restaurant to take over one that didn't do well. I was so excited to find a Hawaiian style diner since I have fond memories of eating in Hawaii. I had high expectations and frankly, it was rather lackluster. The server was nice and food came out at a reasonable timeframe. The portions were decent but the presentation was a bit underwhelming. It reminded me of hot mess on a plate. I ordered Spam Musubi which was pretty good. The Loco Moco consisted of a hamburger patty with a fried egg over it. There was mushrooms, onions and gravy poured over white rice. Also a mac salad was the side item. The entree tasted mediocre even though it was rich but lightly seasoned. The beef patty was just okay. I liked the gravy over rice which gave the entree some flavor. I did enjoy the creaminess of the mac salad the most. The Ube Pancakes were big and kind of fluffy with a scoop of whipped cream. I was disappointed that it was so sweet. I'm sure someone with a sweet tooth would enjoy it. I had high hopes for it because I love anything ube. My niece had a breakfast plate that consisted of spam slices, fried eggs, white rice and mac salad. It was as simple as the taste. I ordered a nonalcoholic lemonade drink which was also unmemorable. I'm not sure if I went on an off day, but I'm willing to give this place another chance. Maybe order something different next time. I love small local eateries, so although my experience wasn't the best, I don't discourage anyone from supporting them. It's still fairly new to Orlando and has time to improve. I can see the charm and potential of the place. It's great for a quick meal with friends or an informal date. While I was there around brunch time, the diner started to pick up. I was glad to see a Hawaiian diner resonating with people. There is a small parking lot and street parking. read more

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My husband and I had been seeing multiple stellar Yelp reviews for Moa Kai, so when we were in Orlando and looking for a place to have brunch, choosing Mai Kai was a no brainer. I loved the kitschy Hawaiian decor that was interwoven throughout the typical diner set up! Lots of color and mini hula dancing dashboard ornament on each table. Our server was friendly and remained pleasant and attentive as the restaurant filled to capacity by noon. There were so many tasty options on the menu , so we opted to start out with the pu pu platter appetizer so that we could try a little bit of some of their dishes. My husband ate most of it (as I only really eat chicken as far as meat goes) and loved everything he tried. I ate the chicken skewer and really liked the sauce that was used. For our entrees, I ordered the garlic noodles (which came with chicken) and my husband ordered the beef ribs with a side of rice and a chicken skewer. The portions were generous and we both couldn't finish our meal, but both dishes were delicious! We will definitely come back! read more

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What a great restaurant! I saw this restaurant mentioned several times on social media and so glad I gave it a try. My coworkers and I met here for lunch on a weekday. The restaurant offers a cute and quaint vibe. The diner atmosphere is apparent with a nice modern touch to it. The service was great! Everyone was very attentive and helpful when going over the menu. I ordered the lunch mix plate where you choose 2 meats. I chose the Korean chicken and the kalua pork. The plate also came with white rice and Mac salad. It was alot of food for $16! I really enjoyed everything. The Korean chicken was out of this world good. The pork was juicy and flavorful. The rice was seasoned well and the Mac salad was yummy and added a nice chilled element. While visiting I tried the fried spam musubi appetizer. It was pleasantly great. I like the saltiness level to it. I cannot wait to come back and try more from the menu! read more

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I heard great reviews about this restaurant and I wanted to give this place a shot. I was seated immediately after arriving on a Saturday evening. I ordered the lychee drink (13 dollars), which was sweet and very strong. It had me do the hula! For my entree, I took the suggested grilled shoyu chicken (15 dollars). It was tender and flavored nicely. The included mac salad had the right amount and seasoning and had al dente macaroni. I took the kimchi instead of rice for the other side. The cabbage was a bit soggy, but still very enjoyable as it had the right amount of sourness. The entree was very nice and filling. For dessert, I had to try the ube huapia pie (6 dollars), which was light and wonderful. The coconut and ube was flavored perfectly. Just a wonderful end. The service was quick and friendly. If it wasn't for the strong drink, I would have been in an out within an hour. However, they are very nice to let my stay until I get more sober. The atmosphere is small and casual. It definitely looks like a diner with lots of stools. However, there are some tables to enjoy as well. The bathrooms are clean, and the music will give you the island vibes. Parking is easy as they have some in the restaurant. For a diner, this is absolutely amazing! It's nicely Hawaiian themed, and the food and drinks will make you feel in Hawaii. It's definitely a great deal, and a place I will visit again for great Hawaiian food! Let's play with Lilo and Stitch and enjoy a Hawaiian roller coaster ride at this great restaurant! Mahalo! Overall: A read more

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Great service , welcoming atmosphere leaning into the theme, and authentic food. Where else in Orlando can you get Ube Haupia pie?? read more

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Was pretty acceptable. Space was clean with simple interior including vibing music and comforting yet spaced out seating. Drinks were quite simple with no major "out of the ordinary" aspect. The food was pretty good as well, but it didn't necessarily surprise me in such limits where I was in awe of coming back. read more

Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner - Hawaiian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Great Hawaiian food, fun diner aesthetic, and snappy service make Moa Kai a welcome addition to the Orlando food scene. We came for lunch on a weekend and were promptly sat at a table. They also have a good bit of bar-style seating that I believe is first come first serve as well as an actual small cocktail bar area in the back. I ordered the garlic butter shrimp with rice and macaroni salad. Everything was delicious and the portion was so generous that I took half home for lunch the next day. I got the lychee lemonade which was great but a little sweet for my personal taste. Looking forward to coming back and trying one of their cocktails one evening. Highly recommend checking this place out, if you're looking for a hearty serving of Hawaiian food, this is the spot! read more

Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner - Garlic butter shrimp - Hawaiian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Went to check out Moa Kai for dinner and see what the buzz was all about! We went on a Friday so it was definitely jam packed but there was plenty of parking. They had a waitlist for those wanting a table but also had first come first served on the bar areas. We opted to sit at the bar so we can eat quickly instead of waiting. It was a little bit confusing as waiters were going around taking orders and we didn't get our waters until 10 minutes after. Another waiter approached us to get our actual orders. We opted for their appetizer tray that has their various appetizers (fried wontons, grilled chicken skewer, and dumplings). My partner got the moco loco plate and I got the mixed platter with poke and grill chicken. We all shared their POG juice (as must try for sure!) Flavors of the food were fantastic and good portion sizes. I definitely had enough leftovers to have lunch the following day! I can't vouch for if this cuts close to authentic Hawaiian flavors in the islands but it definitely took me there! Only wish was that the waiters would communicate and also write down the orders as we ended up with duplicates for some items or wrong items but it was quickly rectified. Will definitely come back! read more

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Our server brought out our food right away. So thumbs up to the back and front of the house for the quick service. The rice was cooked to the softness of my choice, mac salad tasted similar to what I'm used to, Korean friend chicken had a crispy batter and tender meat, spicy ahi was more salty and not really spicy but still satisfying. Nicer casual ambiance towards the bar area. Overall good experience. Fyi there is a kitchen appreciation fee which I think was fair since our orders came out within a few minutes and to our standard. Price was reasonable so I hope people still tip accordingly. read more

Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner - Pick 2: Korean Fried Chicken and Spicy Ahi with 2 cups rice and Mac salad - Hawaiian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We stopped in for lunch at Moa Kai last weekend. It's in the old Mongolorian spot and they did a great job with maximizing seating in a small space. We were seated in a booth and the sun was blaring in. The windows are tinted but it was still pretty warm in those seats with the sun hitting us. They might need to get some shades or something so guests aren't baking while they eat. Service was great, everyone was super friendly and attentive. Everyone was chipping in to help eachother, we interacted with probably 5 or 6 different staff members during our meal. We ordered the Lychee Lemonade, it was refreshing! Sweet but not too sweet! I got the two plate with the kalua pork and the Shoyu Chicken. My SO got the same plate but with Kalua Pork and Korean Chicken with upgraded sides; petal fries and garlic noodles. The plates without upgrades were $16 which was a great price for the portion we got. We both had leftovers, enough for a full meal the next day. Everything was delicious but the star of the show was the crispy Korean Chicken, it was SO good. I was a little jealous of my fiancees plate bc I wanted more! He got the petal fries, we weren't sure what they were but it turned out they were just regular french fries. We shared the ube pie slice, it was light and just the right finishing touch for our meal! We were very happy with our experience, the price, service and the food were all top notch! We'll definitely be back! read more

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Food was good. Service was good. Nothing spectacular as just as good of food comes from scrappy looking food trucks. No complaints just not memorable. No need for it to be a full service restaurant would be much better off as a "fast" casual or a bit less fancy feel. Ordered two two-meat plates. Kalua pork was good. Poke was small but fish was delicate in the best of ways. Fried chicken was better than expected but nothing to come back for. Shoyu chicken was what to expect Spam fried rice is worth the up charge. Really was missing out on some classic huli huli chicken read more

Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner - Hawaiian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner joined the Mills 50 district around September 2025, bringing classic diner vibes paired with intentional, authentic Hawaiian flavors. The name translates to chicken (moa) and ocean (kai). Parking is available in a private lot shared with a barber shop and a yoga studio next door. Upon entering, you can choose between bar seating or tables and booths. It's the kind of place where you linger over your meal with relaxed shoulders, while Hawaiian music drifts softly overhead. FOOD: 1. Mix Plate: This comes with white rice and mac salad, though you can swap the sides if you'd like. For the mix plate, you can choose two protein options from shoyu chicken, kalua pork, Korean fried chicken, fried fish, shoyu ahi, or spicy ahi. Shoyu Chicken (4/5): Shoyu-marinated and grilled to perfection, topped with teriyaki and scallions. This was full of flavor and satisfying. I preferred it slightly more than the pork. Kalua Pork (4/5): Slow-cooked pork seasoned with Hawaiian salt and wrapped in banana leaves, served over steamed cabbage. Pulled pork can sometimes be dry, but this was moist. The steamed cabbage paired well with the pork. 2. Ube Haupia Pie (5/5): A dessert bar made with a sweet potato filling, topped with a layer of haupia and a graham cracker crust. I loved the tiny flakes of coconut on top, as it tied all the flavors together perfectly. It wasn't overly sweet, which I appreciated. The service was good throughout the meal. My water glass never reached the bottom, the food came out quickly, and the ube pie was brought out at the end as expected. Would I return? Yes, definitely to try more items on the menu. read more

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Mahalo Nui Lo for bringing an authentic Hawaiian food experience to Orlando! Finally a place that brings back memories of Hawaii in every bite. My soul, and Tummy, are both excited after our dinner here! The vibe in here was very Hawaiian dinner. Calm but also busy as this place is pretty popular. The food was spectacular! Everything we tried was delicious. We were really sad that we didn't get to try the banana bread as they ran out, but that just means we get to return. read more

Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner - Hawaiian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

When I tell you I literally yelped out loud when I heard what was taking the place of the Monolorian (RIP), I am not kidding! We love Hawaiian food and often have a difficult time finding it around Central Florida. So this Orlando native ran here as soon as they opened and we were very impressed! It's important to remember that this is a diner; its comfort food at its best. It was completely packed when we got there, and waited about 15 minutes for a spot to open up at the bar. Once we were seated our server and bartender took excellent car of us. I ordered the Kalua Pork & Cabbage, which has slow cooked pork with Hawalian salt wrapped in banana leaves, on top of steamed cabbage. Instead of the default side of 2 scoops of white rice and mac salad, I opted for the spam fried rice (YES), and Edamame. My husband ordered the Kalua BBQ Pork...which was a Toasted brioche, kalua pork, pickled red onions, topped with housemade guava bbq sauce. WOW. We couldn't gobble this up fast enough. (insert several crying emojis.) For dessert we opted for something we haven't had before: Ube Haupia Pie...which was Layered ube & haupia filling in a macadamia nut crust. It was very good and not too sweet or rich. We also took a banana bread home because why not? I can't wait to bring more people back here and try their brunch. What an amazing addition to the Downtown/50 area. Welcome, Moa Kai! Go check them out ASAP and support local read more

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We came in for lunch and had an amazing experience! My mom was so excited for a Hawaiian diner here in Orlando after living on O'ahu for 5 years. She has missed plate lunch! They have great parking for East Colonial. The ambience is amazing. The diner is both aesthetic and new while having that classic local feel. The music and decor set a relaxed vibe. Service was absolutely incredible! Our waitress was amazing and multiple members of staff checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. The spirit of Aloha is alive and well here. To drink, I had the lychee lemonade. It was delicious and refreshing. We shared the fried spam musubi as an appetizer and it was great! Perfectly fried with fluffy rice and salty spam. It had a tasty sauce as well. For my entree, I got the loco moco. It's white rice piled with hamburger patty, gravy, and a fried egg. I upgraded my side to the petal fries. Everything was hot, savory, and delicious. The meat was so tender and the gravy was rich. The egg was cooked perfectly and the fries were hot and well seasoned. The portion was a great value for the price. My mom got the chicken and loved it as well. We shared a piece of haupia pie and it was divine! We can't wait to come back to try more and have some of their cocktails. Mahalo nui loa Moa Kai! read more

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This spot has easily become one of our fav! Best bang for your buck for its portion size, price, and flavor. Additionally, the food always comes out so fast! Our go-to is the mixed plate with either korean chicken, shoyu chicken or the spicy tuna. read more

The food was outstanding! And staff was so friendly and informative. Everything is beautifully presented and seemingly authentic. The atmosphere of the restaurant was lovely, they played Hawaiian music, it was very well kept overall a wonderful experience. My noodles were cooked to perfection! We tried both the fried and regular version of spam musubi and both were amazing My partner had the mahi sandwich and commented on what a generous, large piece of fish they had done . For sure, we will return and it was so fun to try some Hawaiian fare. read more

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Omg THE UBE PIE was so delicious! Definitely my favorite item that I tried this night. I loved the overall aesthetic of the place. I like how it felt cozy but also chic at the same time. The menu had great options, and I would definitely want to return to try something that I didn't get that first time. The cocktails were also very delicious. I ordered the Hoku Poni which contained Ube and rum. read more

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So glad this place is here! It just adds to the options in the Mills area. Overall the food is fantastic and for the money value and portions, it is amazing! Granted the place is smaller so it's great for single diners or party of 2. Anything more than that then there could be a wait. We did see parties of 3+ and it definitely caused a "back up" in the sitting area and it even spilled outside. Experience: Came here on a Friday early evening around 5ish and it was already busy. For drinks I ordered the Moa Mule and it was delish! The tiki mug the drink came in was super cute and heavy! It was a nice mug to drink out of! The food was amazing!! The only critique I have is that the meat filling in the Pork Hash was dry and chewy. The flavor and seasoning of every was great! I would definitely come back. read more

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Cute spot, great service. I had never tried Hawaiian cuisine before so I was excited. The ribs were tasty, so was the Korean fried chicken, those were the highlights for me. To me the macaroni salad and garlic noodles were just okay. They have a cute bar inside and offer cocktails. If you're a fan of Hawaiian food I'd definitely recommend coming here. read more

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Nailed it! I do not eat fast food, nor do I go to diners but this is going to be like an L&L and Dennys mixed together but elevated 10 fold! Go go go! My husband ( who is Hawaiian) fully approves. The cocktails, awesome. The meat plates and local style choices awesome! I would recommend adding egg and maybe carrot to the spam fried rice and maybe grilled a bit longer. And perhaps furikake!!!! Also maybe add Butter mochi!!!!!!!!!! and giandui!!!! We will be back, if not regulars! Currently only open until 10pm so, sorry late night partiers!!!! read more

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I love Hawaiian food and I've been really excited to check out this new spot. We stopped into Moa Kai for a quick dinner earlier this week and we really enjoyed our experience. We arrived just after 5:30 to beat the evening rush which was perfect timing. We had our 1-year-old with us and we got seated right away with a high chair. They have a fun tropical diner vibe with a bar and an open kitchen. I decided to try the mix plate and you get to choose 2 proteins. I went with the kalua pork and spicy ahi. It's also served with 2 scoops of rice & mac salad, but I subbed that out for some edamame. The pork is served with cabbage and has really good flavor. The ahi poke was so good and super fresh. My husband got a musubi and the loco moco (10 oz prime beef patty, 2 eggs & brown gravy with sautéed onions) which he really enjoyed. We also ordered the Hawaiian breakfast plate for my son which comes with 2 slices of Spam, 2 slices of Portuguese sausage & 2 eggs. They were kind enough to scramble up the eggs for us. This was his first time trying spam and he absolutely LOVED IT. We really appreciated the quick service from the staff & the kitchen. We were in and out in under an hour which is ideal these days when you have a cranky toddler and bedtime quickly approaching. We left with plenty of leftovers for the next day. I'm excited to go back and try their cocktails & desserts! read more

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Second time in Moa Kai! Ordered the 2choice (Korean chicken and spicy ahi). Food is great and price is good! I got the platter for only $16! The Korean friend chicken was well seasoned and is very flavorful The rice consistency is amazing and very well pairs with the dishes Spicy ahi was ok. Fish was not too fresh. read more

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Anytime I find a Hawaiian restaurant, I am there! So I looked forward to this opening. I knew I'd love the garlic shrimp and it sure was tasty. I got the shelled one, bc it actually had so much taste and I could taste the flavor off of the shell as well. They were a pretty good size shrimp and about 10. My husband got the mixed plate with shoyu chicken and Korean chicken. The Korean chicken was much better. It is breaded and tastier. What we unfortunately agreed upon not loving as much were the Hawaiian mac salad and the garlic noodles. We love these two items so we are probably a bit pickier or just know what we like. They were just a bit dry. The Mac salad didn't really seem creamy and the garlic noodles were lacking and dry. They had the garlic flavor but I've def had better. I did love the POG juice. This was a must - passion fruit orange and guava. We had the fried Musubi appetizer also which was pretty good. The sauce they have is a sriracha aioli type of sauce. I didn't love that. It does have a kick. It was on the side. They add a kitchen surcharge on your bill automatically of 3 percent. They said it was for the kitchen... so keep that in mind because they show you on the hand held machine your bill. Server came to take our order and pay our bill. Did not check if we needed anything. That was it. Ambiance was ok with tropical wall paper and the diner feel as well as tiny Hawaiian hula dolls on the table. read more

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