Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner

Max K. 3 weeks ago

A solid Hawaiian dining experience, but overall I’d currently give it 3 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️ The food itself was good! Everything was flavorful and tasty, and we enjoyed the meal. However, the timing of the food was a bit strange. Our main dishes arrived before the appetizer, and the appetizer didn’t come out until about 10 minutes after the main course. That’s definitely not how we expected the meal to be served. The service was okay overall, but nothing particularly stood out. The atmosphere was also just average. The restaurant was quite loud and, unfortunately, it was fairly warm inside, which made it less comfortable than we would have liked. Overall, good food, but the service and atmosphere could be improved. I’m sure with that improvement, this place could be a 5-star option for dining out 🫶🏼

trl1971 2 months ago

This is another place I’m coming back to when I’m visiting Orlando. The food was great and prices reasonable. They do add a 3% for the kitchen staff (FYI). But the food did come out fast, hot, and delicious. Lots of great options to choose from. Staff were friendly, welcoming and attentive. The place overall had a modern tropical feel with a good amount of seating. And lots of free parking and is located right off the main road.

Steven Golab 3 months ago

Absolutely astounding Hawaiian inspired eatery here in Orlando. If you are craving some well seasoned culinary creations that will have you screaming "Ono" then this place is it. Korean fried chicken, ribs, masubi, shrimp, tofu; their menu has a wide spread of varieties for practically everyone. Service and staff was EXTREMELY good. Very attentive and positive vibes from everyone. Shout out to our server who stayed on top of everything! Don't remember name but had brilliant Tattoos! All in all I would definitely give this place a shot, but come early or you might miss out on some of the crowd favorites such as the Kalbi ribs like we did on this visit! ​​He māʻona ʻono! Thank you Moa Kai.

Miggo 7 months ago

I’d been craving some Hawaiian comfort food since my recent trip to Honolulu, and decided to check this place out for lunch. I ordered their loco moco with two premium sides of Spam fried rice & beef teriyaki, which were both an additional $2. With tips, the total came out to about $23. The loco moco & Spam fried rice were made really well individually. It hit the spot for Hawaiian comfort food that I’d been searching for. But the amount of gravy they put in just overpowered the other elements of the dish, making the overall palette just salty. The beef teriyaki wasn’t bad but just underwhelming: a thin, charred slice that is definitely a one-and-done for me. If I had to do it all again, I would probably order their loco moco with plain white rice, just because their loco moco didn’t need any additional parts to make it good. The diner is cozy with an eclectic style & bright atmosphere. The Hawaiian music playing in the background immediately took me back to the local grinds in HI. The staff were welcoming & gave fast service. Overall, I had a good experience, and would be willing to try the rest of their menu.

Diana E. 9 months ago

The Korean chicken was lightly coated but crunchy on the outside and inside was still good and juicy. The fish was also lightly coated and had a delicious white topping. I absolutely liked the spicy margarita. The ube pie was soft and delicious. The doughnuts were my least favorite but only because it had to much sugar coating on the outside. The staff is friendly and very prompt with the order. The decor is super clean and aesthetically pleasing. Definitely recommend this place.