Great service from Olin and Nate. Went in for a birthday dinner celebration and they delivered the vibes. Looking forward to coming again soon, vibes were a 10/10! For food, I recommend the Garlic Noodles & Ribs. read more

I travel to Los Angeles a lot for work and went here on a whim earlier this year and now it is hands-down my favorite place to visit while in town. The service, food, and cleanliness have been consistently solid. The last few times I've visited, I've had a server named Kelly, who is clearly a professional (attentive/ accommodating/ knowledgeable on both food and drink recommendations) and also super fun. Plus, she gave me tips on some other things to do when I'm in Los Angeles for work and it's been so sweet to have a local's recs. ;) I keep trying different menu items and they've been consistently excellent. Staff seem happy to be there as it must be a great place to work as well as to dine and hang out. Ambience is everything to me in a restaurant, so finding this super fun Tiki bar is a treat, but when the vibes are immaculate too... it's TEA! ‍‍‍ read more

Updated Review, 05/28/2026, 4 stars Management reached out to me after my review posted as they were extremely surprised at hearing about our service. The manager didn't beat around the bush/BS us and was apologetic for our experience. My friends and I watched the other servers tend to their tables and could tell that they were being well taken care of. We just got an unlucky draw of servers. I wouldn't mind trying it again. OG Review, 05/27/2026, 2 Stars Food: 5/5 stars! So yummy and so tasty! Burger was banging, my friends really liked their meals (huli chicken, tuna bowl, and garlic noodles). The drinks are strong and tasty, the ube mocktail is slay, etc. Vibes: 5/5 stars! Great interior, great tunes, great decor! Fairly immersive! Service: 1/5 -- it started to rain and we had to move ourselves to under the eave. There was no offer of indoor seating--we had to ask to be seated inside. They almost didn't seat us inside. After we got our food order in, our waitress checked on us once mid-meal & at the end when we asked for dessert. We did not see her the rest of our time there. Only one person was asked if they wanted to have their plate taken away and it was assumed we all wanted our plates bussed. We were still eating 2 of the 5 dishes they bussed. Our table was empty and clear for about 10-15mins to even get our check. As said, we did not see our server again. She treated us like we were an inconvenience to her--it was very disappointing given how nice the interior was and how yummy the food was. read more

Unmatched experience given how unique and FUN the ambiance and decor was!! Found this place on TikTok and it did not disappoint. Loved the drinks as well they were so incredibly fun! They seemed to have some issues with running out of product and not being able to restock from previous days and they were slightly short staffed. The server was very apologetic and very kind about all of it though! This is more of a management issue so I'm curious what happened that they couldn't restock their food and drink ingredients from running out days prior... read more

Tiki Kai is an amazing restaurant! Their drinks are all spectacular! Very flavorful, and they have a list of drinks that are "stronger" too, which is neat. Food was all great, don't even remember what we ordered since we ordered a bunch of different things. Service was also on point from beginning to end. I would ask to sit inside because it's got some really cool decor. They killed it with the tiki vibes for sure. read more

See all

This is such a cute little place. I haven't been to Hermosa Beach in years but we came here to celebrate a friends bday, it was 9 of us. We had reservations for the indoor/outdoor fire pit at 6pm but we weren't seated until almost 630pm. The host said Saturday is one of their busiest nights so be prepared for that if you plan on being a walk-in. It was pretty packed. However, even with it being crowded the attentiveness of the servers was superb. Now the food. We got 2 pupu platters. You have the option of 5 items or 3 items. You have a wide variety of things you can put on the pupu platters which we appreciated. We had wings, shrimp, ribs, & crispy rice. We also ordered additional sides like fries, cucumbers, and garlic noodles. I also had the tuna bowl and another friend had a burger. All the food was good. Most everything on the menu is designed to be shared so that worked out for it being 9 of us. We also had drinks and they were good. For those who don't drink alcohol the mocktails are also really good. Something for everyone. read more

Tiki Kai - Tiki Bars Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

See all

I've been wanting to check out Tiki Kai ever since they opened since the vibe inside looked amazing! True tiki style decor throughout the restaurant/bar. If you plan on coming, I highly recommend making a reservation since it can get very crowded here. // DRINKS // JET PILOT: Blend of rums, falernum, cinnamon, grapefruit, lime and bitters. This was definitely on the stronger side which explained why it was listed under the 'dangerous waters' category of tiki drinks. DOLE WHIP: Blend of light rums, coconut, pineapple. On the sweeter side with a hint of alcohol which can make this pretty dangerous. // FOOD // PUPUS: Make your own pupu platter with an option of 3 or 5 items. We went with the 3 item pupu platter and chose the firecracker shrimp, crispy rice, and chicken karaage. I'd highly recommend all three of them! - Chicken Karaage: Jidori marinated thighs with a yuzu chili aioli. - Crispy Rice: Jasmine rice cakes, spicy yellowtail tuna, unagi drizzle, sliced serrano, mico cilantro - Firecracker Shrimp: Thai spur aioli, blistered shishito, toasted sesame seeds Overall, Tiki Kai lived up to the hype! I will definitely be back to try more of the food and make my way through the tiki drink menu! read more

I went on a date here with my boyfriend, we had a reservation at 5pm. Arrived early to check in and was seated by 5pm. When we were seated we did not receive service for 15 minutes until we contacted a host about this issue, immediately he resolved this and got us our server. The drinks are tasty, the food was good. I was kind of expecting an edamame to be on the menu as an appetizer, might be a nice addition to add because the menu felt like it was missing some things. My sole whip drink was perfectly frozen and stayed cold long a the perfect consistency. The indoor dining room is decorated nicely. I wish the service was better in the beginning of our time here, we ended up having to extend our parking time due to the delay. I do appreciate the staff taking attention to our concern when we expressed our concerns, they were apologetic. read more

See all

The most gorgeous interior. I really want to make a reservation next time, because I didn't get lucky with interior seating. We had three cocktails. Our first two were better and more balanced (ube your thirst & jet pilot). At $16, the last one (fisherman's son) my boyfriend got was disappointing. The huli huli chicken was tasty. read more

See all

This is the newer place at the Hermosa pier I really like Hawaiian food. I wanted to check it out so the wife and I went. The inside of this place is really cool. Definitely different than any other place around town. We really like the interior and the ambience of the bar scene and the decor. They have a nice patio to eat outside. Would be very nice in the summertime to sit and have a drink. We tried a few things, I think the biggest point of this place is the drinks. They have a lot of interesting drinks that are really tasty. Definitely go there just to have a drink and check out the interior. Our bartender was great, suggested things and gave us good tips for ordering. She was very nice. She made our drinks really well, definitely helped us. We chose some food options that worked out. Everything here is alla-cart, so this place is definitely not cheap and you don't get a lot of food for the money. But quality is definitely good. We tried the huli huli chicken( kind of over priced for what you get but tasted ok ) , the garlic noodles, which were really good and the tuna bowl. All of our food was good, like I said before not a lot of food for the price, but the food is definitely well-made and very tasty. I'm not sure we would come back here all that often, just because of the cost, but it is a neat place and definitely worth going to. read more

See all

Great new addition to the area! Loved the ambiance, tiki vibes to the max!! Definitely stop by and give it a try. We came in yesterday for some drinks and appetizers. They have tons of fun drink options, we all loved what we got! Our server was great and she gave us lots of details on all the drinks offered so we could all pick something we enjoyed. The mai tai is very strong so if you're looking for less of a tropical forward drink and stronger drink taste this is for you!! I recommend the Chief Lapu Lapu if you like more of a tangy fruity drink. The passion fruit and orange flavor definitely covered up the liquor in that one lol! Lychee martini was also really good if you want a sweet drink. We tried the 3 appetizer plate and it was great! We loved the dynamite shrimp and the chicken karaage! Definitely would order both of those again. The only item we didn't enjoy was the wings, very dry and flavorless. Would absolutely come back for a couple rounds of drinks and some more tasty bites:) read more

See all

Wonderful outdoor patio, excellent service, and solid food on the Hermosa Beach pier. Greeted with "aloha" by the hostess, (the patio is dog friendly). Interior is very cool, dark, and had a "lava flow" floor light guiding you to the bathroom. Drinks and food were tropical themed, so we went with some mai tais to start. The mixed drinks were ok, but we switched to wine after one drink. We started with the chicken karaoke, which was not very crisp, but the meat was quite moist. I chose the duroc pork chop which came in a very sweet brown butter sauce. The chop was nicely done but I would have preferred it without any of the sauce. It was like eating a dessert sauce on my entrée. My friends were going to order the prawns, but our very smart waiter told us it came with 3 prawns and nothing else, whereas they could order the garlic noodles with added shrimp and it actually cost less than just the prawns. Two of my friends ordered his suggestions and loved it! I tasted their plates and lived the noodles too! Another friend ordered the huli huli chicken and fried rice which he enjoyed, taking the leftovers home. Overall I would recommend the garlic noodles and a glass of wine or a beer for a full meal. read more

Incredible, immersive decor and fantastic location along the Manhattan Beach pier. Review is mainly for the drinks, which were overly sweet and weren't as balanced as at the drinks at the best tiki bars (e.g., Strongwater) - though it may have just been an off night. Food was solid though not standout. Friendly and attentive service. read more

See all

3 stars for the Tiki bar decor, atmosphere and vibe. Food and drinks were overpriced, for what you get !! Speaking of drinks, our drinks were not strong. Very watered down. Service was good however. I won't be back ! ! read more

Tiki Kai - My watered down skinny spicy Margarita and fire shrimp app. - Tiki Bars Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Another fantastic experience at Tiki Kai! The boy and I had 4pm dinner reservations yesterday and were seated at a high top right across the middle of the magnificent bar; perfect seats and another time being serviced by the amazing Kelly who is super helpful, kind and super attentive. The boy ordered a virgin Wavemaker (Blue Hawaii) and I had a Navy Grog and Revenant (my go-to even if more of a Speakeasy drink but amazing). Great drinks and as always, incredible replenishment of water and we drink a lot of water! For dinner, we shared the crispy rice with spicy tuna appetizer ($23 and awesome) and the Oahu Burger ($19) with fermented gochu aioli & grilled pineapple on a brioche bun. We ordered the burger rare and it was really, really good. The boy and I felt there could have been a little more pineapple and gochu aioli on it but it was freakin delicious all the same. Maybe make sure to ask for extra aioli. We certainly had enough to eat but maybe I could have used a french fry or two also...the burger does not come with them. Burgers need fries, amiright? The staff was amazing as mentioned and even the manager Ronnie remembered us from prior visits (I mean, I was wearing a Fez so...) and Raphael was awesome. Long live the amazing Tiki Kai! read more

See all

First off, make a reservation. It was packed when we arrived. We waited maybe 20ish minutes after we checked in for our reservation. We had a lovely outdoor table. The decorations are nice and the inside is crazy cool. Next time I'll request inside seating. Food was outstanding. We ordered the appetizer sampler with 3 options, the garlic noodles, and the pork chop. For the 3 "pupus" we got crispy rice (YUM) sticky ribs (YUMM) and firecracker shrimp (YUUMM) I could eat the whole thing by myself. I might actually next time I go. Order the Dole Whip and the Puca Punch for a good time. read more

Tiki Kai - Shrimp, ribs, sticky rice - Tiki Bars Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

I came with my partner for our anniversary dinner on 4/19/26. The experience was a 10/10 from start to finish. Host staff was attentive and friendly, and our Server was professional and knowledgeable on the menu. I wish I remembered her name! We sat in the corner 2top facing the bar. The bartender was also friendly and recommended the Navy Grog! The indoor decor is breathtaking. There is intention in every detail and we felt transported to Hawaii. It is so difficult for a restaurant to hit every mark, food, ambiance and service, but these guys have it down! Can't wait to go back to try the rest of the menu :) read more

See all

The ambiance is very cool with fabulous decor. Our server Savannah was really sweet and provided good service. Their giant tiki drink "mates and crew" is delicious and perfectly balanced between alcohol and flavor. Food however is not great. While the octopus was tender, the hummus was gritty and watery and the seasoning just wasn't there. I've had something similar at other restaurants, but Tiki Kai missed the mark. The rice lacks flavor other than a cheap butter substitute, this felt as though it had been boxed. The fries were good, but fries are difficult to get wrong. I think this is a good place for drinks and vibes, get dinner before elsewhere. read more

Tiki Kai - Tiki Bars Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

See all

Tiki Kai absolutely ruined normal restaurants for us. This place is less "dinner" and more "tropical fever dream with incredible cocktails." Alex set the tone the second we arrived. You pass through the ultimate beachy outdoor vibe, pull open the oversized doors, and suddenly you're swallowed into this dark, immersive tiki escape where the rum flows freely and responsibilities quietly die in the corner. The cocktails were phenomenal -- the kind of drinks that arrive on fire and make you think buying a boat is financially responsible. The Hawaiian-inspired food was outstanding, with mains and shareable sides that paired perfectly. And Koby? Absolute legend. She guided us through the menu flawlessly with recommendations that never missed. Trust her completely. Tiki Kai exceeds expectations in every way. Amazing atmosphere, killer food, unforgettable drinks, and a vibe so good you'll keep chasing it like a surfer looking for the perfect endless wave. read more

Tiki Kai - Tiki Bars Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

See all

This is a fun tiki place :) It's new, it's got good food and drink. A must visit if you're in Hermosa Beach. First thing, book a reservation online. This is a very popular spot already. So... book ahead. The service was attentive, professional, and courteous. So be kind back to them, please. The obvious main draw are the Tiki Drinks and if you booked ahead like I mentioned-- you will have some creatively presented drinks for you to order. It makes the occasion that much more fun in an instant :). The food is actually really good too which is a welcomed surprise. Not all tiki places serve food, let alone solid bites. Tiki Kai arguably makes you wonder which is better-- the food or the drinks? The space indoors is a little cramped but it works. There is also a lot of outdoor seating which is perfect for a nice way to cap off the day by the beach. I would recommend coming here; especially if you haven't tried this place already. Again, book ahead-- cuz it is very crowded and there is practically no seating if you didn't book ahead. The vibe though otherwise is pleasantly fun and light throughout our experience. For the seasoned Tiki people: Tiki shirt attire is obviously welcome! Let everyone know you're a seasoned alcoholic ;) . The drinks here compared to many are good, not amazing, but a better than most lets put it that way. The Navy Grog is my recommendation. Cheers Tiki Kai! read more

See all

Great tiki bar right on Hermosa pier. It's a great spot for tiki cocktails and food. I had the octopus with hummus that was braised well and didn't have the rubbery texture at all. My friends enjoyed garlic noodles with chicken addon and the yuca fries with yuzu aioli was a table favorite. The staff was very attentive and nice and helpful in suggestions. The tiki themed spot is neat and unique especially compared to the other venues on the pier. It has a nice tiki interior aesthetic and vibes. read more

See all

The tiki decor and ambiance is just gorgeous. Modern but with vintage flair. We all commented on how dark tiki places typically are but Tiki Kai had nice warm gold and orange tinted lighting. We could actually see the menu! We went for brunch. The macadamia nut pancakes were insanely delicious! The Tuna bowl was fresh but just ok. Could have used some side sauce options like they add to poke bowls. All our drinks were outstanding! I had the Ghost Ship, my friends had the Jet Pilot, Lychee Martini and the OG Mai Tai. I'd recommend them all!! Last but not least, the staff! Super friendly and kind. You can tell they really cares that we had a good experience. It was a great experience. read more

See all

We stopped in for drinks and the dole whip was really tasty. My friend was indecisive so one bartender offered some samples of things so she could try, which I thought was really nice considering how busy they were. Inside is a cool, slightly darker vibe which is a nice escape from the sun. read more

See all

Wow. They did an amazing job transforming the space into a legit tiki room. The ambiance and decor are absolutely top notch. I have been wanting to try Tiki Kai for a while, and my wife managed to get us a reservation on Valentine's Day no less. It turned into a full family party since my daughter and her fiancé were visiting from the East Coast and my college aged son was home for the weekend. From the moment we walked in, I loved the decor and the music. It immediately set the stage for high expectations, and the vibe did not disappoint. Service was very friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. I am still dry Januarying into February, so I stuck with sparkling water, but my glass was refilled and swapped out frequently, which I appreciated. The rest of the crew went all in on the tiki drinks, including a Mai Tai and a lychee martini. The martini was a bit too sweet for my wife's liking, but they remade it without hesitation and were very gracious about it. We ordered the pu pu platter and it was delicious. Ribs, crispy rice, crab rangoons, chicken wings, and chicken skewers all hit the spot. I was genuinely pleased with the quality of the food. We also shared a couple of burgers and some fries, which were excellent. For dessert we had the baked Alaska. It was well executed, even if it was not quite my personal favorite. One small suggestion since there were five of us. A few of the dishes came with four pieces, which makes sense for many groups, but it would be helpful if there were an option to add an extra piece for a modest charge. Maybe that is available and we just did not realize it, but it would have been nice to know so no one was doing the polite last piece dance. The only other downside was the men's room. It is one at a time, and there was a line when I arrived, so washing my hands took a bit of patience. When I finally got in, there was a noticeable urine smell. It was not anything worse, just clearly a pee odor, which feels like something that could be addressed fairly easily with a bit more attention. Overall, it was a fun night with a great vibe and lively atmosphere. I would absolutely return. Easily a five star tiki experience. read more

See all

The place itself is very nice but they asked us to leave in the middle of our drinks because they were expecting a bigger party and needed the table!!! The server's name was Raphael, and he didn't even offer us another table to finish our drinks at. Super rude and unprofessional. That is not how you treat customers! PS: we were a large group and kept ordering rounds constantly and spent a lot of money there, too! It's not like we were sipping one drink for hours! read more

I love Tiki Kai! It truly transports you to Hawaii. If I close my eyes and take a bite of the Mai Mai I'm feel like I'm sitting on the beach in Maui. And don't forget the purple potatoes it comes with. So delicious! Also you must try to Baked Alaskan. I think about it all the time. It is so delicious and comes with passion fruit ice cream under neath it. Drinks also 10/10. Service was incredible and so helpful deciding what we should order for our large party. I thought I would be dissatisfied sitting outside rather than inside, but sitting at the fireplace outside in a little Cove area was very fun with a large party. Highly recommend. read more

See all

Wow, the hot place to be in Hermosa beach 1- popular There was a line waiting for the doors to open. Even a walk in for 1 at the bar ,they had to think about it Once inside ...Busy? Yup. It took 15 minutes for the bartender to even acknowledge me because they are crazy busy. No surprise as The line up of drinks he was mixing was staggering !!!! Be patient. Having said that, they are uniformly nice here. 2- The vibe: imagine Disney's tiki room with food and booze. It's pretty cool but be advised... it is DARK inside 3- The drinks: that's what they're known for Mai tai - that's how you judge every tiki bar. And It was damn good! They give you the lime to show that the mix isn't from a bottle. The interesting bit is sitting at the bar and seeing all the variety of drinks made 4- Food Ok, this isn't going to be a Michelin starred restaurant The wings were a bit too salty The karaage is good (but not as good as the ones you get in dedicated South Bay Japanese restaurants) My Recco: Give it time to "cool off" and then visit for the fun read more

Tiki Kai - Interior - Tiki Bars Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Great Mai Tai's at Tiki Kai! I'm kinda a tiki snob so make sure you book reservations far enough in advance and sit inside to enjoy the full atmosphere. It was packed on a Saturday night. read more

See all

Tiki Kai absolutely nailed it Easily a 5 star experience from start to finish. The drinks were a highlight, especially the dole whip which was refreshing, creamy, and perfectly balanced. The food did not disappoint either. The crispy rice was so flavorful with the perfect texture, definitely a must order. Everything came out fresh and well executed, and the whole vibe made it even better. If you're looking for a fun spot with great drinks and solid food, Tiki Kai is it. Already looking forward to coming back. read more

Summary: Great decor, mixed quality drinks, so so location (for parking), good food (but overpriced), and a single men's bathroom (women's is multi). Went here on a Monday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. to open the place up. My wife and I went with two friends (who are tiki legends), that made the reservations. Our server was Erica, and she was nice, but grossly underestimated the sourness of some drinks (puka punch and chief lapu lapu). We got a three pupu platter with crispy rice, crab Rangoon, and chicken wings. All three were good, but $53 is a lot to swallow. All this is to say, it's a good tiki bar, but asking a bit much, and also the single men's bathroom is REALLY limiting. It's a bar, folks. Fluids abound. read more

See all

A poor experience turned AMAZING! I must say the customer service here is impeccable. The food and the drinks are absolutely delicious. I will definitely be coming back here. The Pupu platter is incredible and a wonderful surprise - crispy rice and spicy tuna, crab wonton, sticky ribs , bbq chicken, crispy shrimp. Soooo delicious. Breakfast burritos on point with their side aioli, too! I don't have a bad thing to say. Do yourself a favor and try Tiki Kai! read more

See all

I'll start by saying that the ambience of this place, indoor vibes, decor, music, are all wonderful. I did come into this place expecting a very pleasant tiki vibe and that was upheld the entire time. Though, our server started off by telling our table a list of dishes that were bad and even "terrible if one of the newer chefs cooked it". So, this was especially of putting. Then, she proceeded to forget a drink, list more dishes on the menu that she did not like, and just overall have a negative attitude. Once the food arrived, it was good, but not amazing. Otherwise, our hosts and food runners and other staff were very pleasant. The food was pretty okay and service was subpar. I can't say I'll return, but cute place for some drinks and appetizers. read more

Tiki Kai - indoor seating - Tiki Bars Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

See all

Rafael thanks for chatting us up, added to our evening and eventually landed us at Hula Hula. We had several cocktails here and a very generous three item app platter, the shrimp was biblical, like it was never ending. Cocktails on point! Wish I had one of these in Anaheim. I can't wait for an excuse to come back here the interior as fabulous! read more

See all

Great service & ambience. Puka bowl was pretty good. My husband enjoyed his sticky ribs. We both had tuna bowls & they were tasty. I had to ask for extra soy sauce & hot sauce. We also had the Baked Alaska which was good, smaller than expected though. Overall, a good anniversary experience. read more

See all

We had the BEST night here! Drinks were great! (Shout out Sebastian!) and food hit the spot! Recommend!! The service is what put it over the top though! The hostess, Morgan, was really sweet and went above and beyond to make sure we got a table - she is a great first face of the place! Olin was also really great every time he came by and moved a heater for us when he noticed we were looking a bit cold. Recommend! read more

This place is one of the newest bars in downtown Hermosa Beach. My friend and I have been so excited to try this place so we came together on a Monday night. Be sure to get reservations or it will be hard to get a table. Our waiter was very attentive and overall, really great bar food. Tropical Ceviche - I enjoyed the fruit aspect of this ceviche and it was a good amount of food for the price. Nothing that stood out a ton about this, there are definitely better dishes here. Chicken Kaarage - Stayed crispy throughout the meal but wish there was an acidic element to the chicken or sauce. Super umami and great to share with friends. Crab Rangoon - Our waiter recommended this to us and said that it was made with real and not imitation crab. Usually it's made with imitation crab so I wanted to try out this version. It was crispy on the outside and so creamy on the inside, but unfortunately there wasn't a lot of crab flavor. It was still great! Sticky Ribs -These pork ribs tasted like it was braised in soy sauce and some honey. Pretty solid and great accompaniment to the garlic noodles. Wish they gave more for the price, but yummy! Garlic Noodles - This is the dish that surprised me the most. This is the must get here and my waiter recommended this to my friend and I. These noodles were al dente and the creamy garlic sauce with the crispy garlic on top paired perfectly with the meat with got. A SOLID noodle dish. I didn't even care that there wasn't meat. Overall, this is probably one of the only bars in Hermosa Beach that I would come back to! Sooo delicious and love how it is quiet enough to chat! read more

See all

We came to Tiki Kai for our anniversary & it did not disappoint! The food was great & the service was excellent! Colby was soo attentive & the manager! We both had the tuna poke bowls & I also had the sticky ribs which were soo damn good! For dessert we ordered the baked Alaska which was really good! I would recommend it to anyone who likes tiki bars! The ambience in the place is spot on we loved it! read more

See all

The food was good and the drinks were great. But the outside section felt so off. And the portions were way to small. For the price that everything was it just didn't feel right. The service was great, I just wish it didn't cost so much for so little. read more

I had relatively low expectations for a new tiki bar, but they knocked it out of the park! I love the decor, with all the intricate carvings and tiki lamps and skulls. Its dark and glowy and comfortable, with volcanic rock and tapa cloth and bamboo and mid-century touches. The Seabird was like a Jungle Bird but more pineappley, and it totally worked. The Mai Tai is not my favorite, though I like that it comes with a mint garnish. Just a bit too noisy and tart for me. The pork chop comes prepared medium although you can customize the temperature. I thought medium was perfect and really liked the apple glaze and the later of fat on the meat (and on the bone they played it with). The staff is friendly and hard working and genuinely interested in learning about the drinks, so I have high hopes for this place in the future (as a tiki-phile myself). read more

See all

Tiki Kai is a refined tiki bar and restaurant that's worth checking out in Hermosa Beach. The interior is stunning and feels like a beautiful tropical escape. The dinner menu offers a range of island inspired bites, including tuna poke, miso black cod, octopus, tiger shrimp scampi and chicken wings with a Maui herb rub. Every dish felt thoughtfully crafted and delivered great flavor. However, the tiki cocktails were the real standouts. Created by mixologist Kyle Rioux, the cocktail menu has classic drinks as well as creative and inventive ones. Ube Your Thirst was my absolute favorite - made with vodka, ube, coconut, toasted jasmine and pineapple, it was creamy, smooth and truly unforgettable! Their Lychee martini and Blue Hawaiian were also tasty, though both leaned on the stronger side. read more