I've been to Moki's over the years and they are very consistent. Everyone is greeting you as soon as you walk in. The restaurant takes your order at the counter. The menu is very good with options and not overwhelming. You grab your cup and fill your drink then take a seat. The space is very intimate so don't be shy! The waitress bring you freshly cooked to order food that is amazing. Lots a good colors, textures and flavors. The food comes out with a good presentation too! I really like the teriyaki beef or chicken and the spam rice roll. I've never had to wait very long to get my food either. Lunch or dinner it seems to come out pretty quick as the cooks are good at what they do. All together a great place, but I will say the prices for this type of restaurant are a bit high. It is self serve drinks. You do order at a counter and based on total quantity of food received I just don't get the complete package for 5 stars. Don't get me wrong you much go to experience but budget wise it could be hard to stop in weekly.
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D V.
The food here was alright. Nothing spectacular. The service was really subpar and I don't know, the waitress must have been high or something. The food didn't taste bad, but it also wasn't a wowzer. Ono is much better.
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Scott C.
Didn't feel welcome due to employees staring at me from the kitchen, all teenagers. My first instinct was to leave because I was the only customer there although it was 2:00 so not really lunch rush. The girl working the register was really nice though so I ordered teriyaki beef. It came out really quick and the beef tasted fine except it was really fatty, I had to cut alot of it off. Flavor was good, although I should've asked for more teriyaki sauce. I don't like salad so they gave me double rice which was nice. I didn't hate it but I probably won't be going back :(
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Amanda D.
Love this place! So good! Never have had anything here I didn't like! And the staff is always so happy and friendly! Also they have a great coupon on Groupon! Service is always fast and the food always taste freshly made!
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Farmer T.
Love this place! The spinach salad dressing is amazing and pork with rice is consistently great! Customer service is also nice and everybody is very friendly. Been coming here for years and it's highly recommended!
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Brenda S.
Posted prices on wall were not honored when rung up at higher price. Staff explained owner was out of town and she was not able to change it. Cancelled half my order. Teriyaki chicken was very good. Restaurant was clean. Staff friendly.
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Lincoln C.
have tried this place a couple times.Have young kids running the place and quality of food has gone way down. i got Kalbi and terri chicken both were cold and tasted like they had been cooked and sitting for awile. Kalbi did not have any of the bones tasted like scrap meat no flavor, cold and very dry. Chicken was cold and dry also. If I did not have take out and have went back to work I would of taken it back. Sad to say gave it two chances will never go back Hire a manager that will take some pride in their job clean house with those that dont care.
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Lisa V.
My favorite places are the "hole in the wall" types, and I've never been a super-stickler about cleanliness of it is just stuff like the tables aren't wiped down fast enough, but over the years Mokis has gotten dirtier and dirtier and its gotten to the point that I'm concerned about food safety. This place used to be a favorite. We especially loved the kalua pork and the lau lau. The potato mac was something I always looked forward too, but unfortunately the last 2 times we visited it just was not good. The Kalua pork wasn't bad, but the lau lau had less than a teaspoon of protein in it, and I'm using the word protein because I couldn't identify what it was. It tasted, felt, and looked like it was just a peice of fat and there were no signs of anything else in the leaf. The potatomac salad was more mayonnaise-y than usual, but it was two times in a row and a few weeks apart, so not likely to be"just an off day." Our teriyaki beef was burned the last time we had it and the portion size was smaller than we had received on other visits when our children ordered kids plates. Pretty disappointed. We'd love to come back, but the last 2 visits and the decline in sanitation make that decision one that we'we not quite ready to make.
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Jeanice B.
I ordered the Kalbi short ribs and a Mango smoothie. My BF had the Loco Moco. Mine was sadly all bones, gristle and no meat on it. The rice was dry and the loco Moco meat was overcooked. 3 young folk working in there who wouldn't have the experience to know better. Finally got my smoothie halfway through my meal after having to ask for it. It was way overpriced at 26.$$$ for a disappointing meal. My boyfriend is a huge fan of Hawaiian fare and he was upset . I had to go home and eat since my meal was meatless.
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Christie H.
I have loved there food every time I've gone there. Until the last few times, there has been constantly changing. And the food had a look and taste as if it had been sitting out. And the food was cold which was a bummer because I took it to go. I walked in and no one was in there except for the employees. I like Mokis but I don't think I'll be going back anytime soon. :(
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Nel Adriel P.
Ok, this place was not clean. Tables were not wiped, chairs were all over the place, trach cans were overflowing, floors were dirty, finished plates were on table still. Overall, dirty! Food was alright, i've had better hawaiian food. Presentation wasn't impressing. Rice scoops were for babies. Islanders have huge appetites so it was shocking to see i got so little. It did fill me up though, cuz i ordered three meats and helped my sister finish her food lol! The place wasnt loud, so it was somewhat peaceful. Service, felt bad for the cute girl. She was doing everything herself. Serving food, wiping tables, clearing tables, cashier, and making desserts. She seemed calm so i think she did a great job, but alot of work on her hands. I gave two stars just because i was disappointed. Pics came out nice though. Lol I would recommend this as a last resort if u r hungry?
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Mark V.
Bought the groupon today to try this place out. We ordered the two meat Kalbi rib combo plate with macaroni salad and brown rice to go. We got home and opened the carry out box. There was three slices of long pieces of meat. It smelled great but it tasted like sour beef. The meat was really chewy, you would think you were chewing on meat flavored gum. This had to be old meat that was sitting out re-heated and served. We threw out the meat and just ate the brown rice and macaroni salad. We won't be coming back. I just hope we don't get sick.
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Laura I.
I thought this place was very cute inside! You definitely get the Aloha spirit. I was looking forward to having some Hawaiian food, but it was just okay for me. The portions were pretty small for the price. I had kalua pork and the chicken. The pork was the best part. Mac salad didn't have a whole lot of flavor. You also get a pineapple slice with your meal. I like what they are doing, but the food itself could be much better.
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Ether B.
Really neat authentic Hawaiian restaurant. The food was good I had the teriyaki beef. My friend had the dish with a fried egg on it it looked good too
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Verushcka R.
Cute little tiny place, with big future ahead! The girl working was really nice and friendly. My bf is from Hawaii and he misses it so much. This is the only Hawaiian restaurant I know that sells laulau. Found them on Groupon and this is our first try getting food there (ordered to go cuz it's already late) and we loved it there! Prices were affordable and reasonable. Music was awesome! Perfect with the theme they got going. We are definitely coming back to dine in next time for sure when we have time it was almost a 40minute drive! I gave 4 stars because it was a bit of a drive.. If only they were by Phoenix or somewhere closer downtown ^_^
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Deb B.
Went to this restaurant because we had a groupon . 2 entrees and 2 desserts first all both entrees were at best luke warm, the teriyaki chicken I had was so tough that I couldn't even cut it with the plastic utensils. (broke the tines off the fork) Next when I went to ask for a to go container I asked the cashier to first "wash her hands" because she was constantly playing with her HAIR. When I asked for our desserts (the Hawaiian donut the hair playing cashier came over and informed us that they didn't have the ingredients to make it but would "RUN to the store and pick some up" The cashier who was on duty and placed our order never told us that they didn't have the ingredients but now that cashier would be the one to run to the store. Also try to find a clean table in the restaurant - I had to ask for a table to be cleaned (since all of them were dirty) This was our first and definitely our LAST visit to this restaurant.
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Glenda R.
Worst place EVER! The group-on coupon was deceiving and totally not worth the money spent! The food was less than below average, the atmosphere not AT all marketed as on the website and the personnel struggled to be convincing that they enjoyed being there. I've purchased many coupons, but never have had such a terrible experience!
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Lindsey A.
Pretty expensive for the portion size, but the food is great! I would recommend the loco moco. I also tried the malasadas, which were pretty good, but not as great as the ones you get in Hawaii. The staff there are also really friendly. Would definately recommend this place.
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Ashley P.
Love this place! I've came here three time already and customer service was always on point. The last time I came there was a long line but the food came out to each family in about 10-15 minutes so it was quick. My favorite items here were the makasadas and poki! I highly recommend those. My son loved their garlic shrimp but everything I've had was great.
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Jacob A.
Good kine food Good kine music But no can smile? Wheres the aloha braddah when u frown all day? Shoots!
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Laura F.
After returning from Hawaii, my husband is seeking out Loco Moco, which Mokis has on the menu. However, this version was not exactly like Slappy Cakes on Maui, which, according to hubby, is to die for! What he was most disappointed with was that the eggs were WAY over cooked. He was hoping for the runny yokes. I ordered the combo plate and the pork and chicken were VERY good! We may go back for that and for Mokisadas!. :)
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Victoria H.
I was really looking forward to this place because it's way closer than the other Hawaiian grill but I was a little disappointed. Although the restaurant itself had a cute and neat Hawaiian feel to it, I feel that they may need more help when it starts getting busy. Felt real bad for the one guy cooking while the other guy who was there booked off when it started picking up. The girl there at the cashier was nice. It was disappointing because we waited for almost 25 mins for our to go order. The portion of food was okay for its price. Fish and chips was a little dry and macaroni salad wasn't too great. I had a mango coconut smoothie and it was very delicious. I think it's what kept me happy the whole time. All in all, I will return for the dessert but not so much for the food. Hoping that with time this place will pick up on their service. :)
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Amy N.
I used to come here a few times a month with my boyfriend. Man oh man did we fall in love! Here are some pros from when we first started coming: 1. My salmon plate was cooked to order 2. The chicken/pork were always flavorful and tender 3. The spinach salad is amazing, I could eat it alllllll day! 4. Grandmas chocolate cake is so !*$&ing good, so rich. 5. They offer brown rice. 6. It felt like we were guests in a home. Cons now: 1. They've hired some new people who are nice, but it doesn't feel like it used to. 2. My salmon was raw once. 3. The other food isn't as good as it used to be, I can put my finger on what it is, overlooked maybe? 4. Slightly pricey For The amount of food The cons are the reason for the 4-star instead of 5. Spinach salad is still amazing. Will come back once in a while, but not as often.
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Mario M.
Bought a groupon and when i went in to use it they changed it. The groupon i purchased for was two deserts and two combo plates for two. Recently the groupon changed to the two drinks but the one I purchased for for deserts. When I went to use it the girl was oh we changed it. Dont advertise and sell something than change it up also known as bait and switch! Plus you really dont get a deal with this groupon because you get less meat.
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Teri K.
Really good, really authentic Hawaiian faire at really fair prices.... Great service, always smiling and friendly, they really make you feel Ohana. :) We are regulars at this little place and will remain so for many visits to come. BTW, the first Friday of each month, they throw a Luau for $10/person....great value! I whole heartedly recommend this place for super good food, good times. Love the ambience and decor!
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Wayne F.
Service is -5 doesn't care about any thing. table are dirty and sticky and doesn't know how to clean up. Wrong food and didn't care to handle any thing, or come back to explain dry chicken with wrong sauce. I get impression she want's to make sure customer don't come back. Very disappointed.
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David T.
OMG! This place is delicious. Had the 2 meat combo. Katsu Chicken and Teriyaki Beef. So Ono! Now trying an order of Malasadas!! Yummy!!!!!!
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Karie o.
This place used to be one our favorites, always good, always great service! They must be under new management now because the food is barely subpar and tastes nothing like it did 9 months ago! We will not be going back and are super sad our favorite Hawaiian food is gone !!
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Kristen B.
After recently returning from Oahu and Maui where I indulged on local cuisine I was craving some good (and cheap) Hawaiian BBQ. Mokis was the perfect place to put all my cravings to rest. Prior to visiting Hawaii in March I never knew exactly what "Island" or "Hawaiian" BBQ was, but now every time I come across any place with a hibiscus flower in the logo I gotta stop and try it out! Who knew all the way in Arizona, people were doing Hawaiian food, good?! Mokis has everything that I ate in Hawaii over 7 days all in one spot, from garlic shrimp, to kalua pork to loco moco, even poke and shave iced! It was hard to choose just one thing so now I have several reasons to return! I enjoyed the teriyaki chicken with rice and traditional mac salad, everything was delicious and just what I was craving!
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Andy B.
We used to come to Mokis when the family owners were working, cooking, and it was a great place. The food was outstanding and hot. So I haven't been for quite awhile since we've come here... It started to slowly go down hill starting 2 years ago. There are only teenagers running the place, and I watched our food get warmed up, but it wasn't cooked on the grill. The prices have increased, the quality of the food has gone way down, the owners aren't here, and now the menu has changed... The yams are gone people..... That was the best ever! Gone. We won't be back. I spent $30 on TWO people for just normal meals.
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Patrick C.
Really a treat. Fresh, tasty food and plenty of it. Great menu choices with authentic flavors. Nice, casual atmosphere. We'll be back! Aloha!
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Sean M.
We discovered Mokis on groupon and loved it! The food is simply delicious, the staff is friendly, and the upbeat experience is fun. The first Friday of each month the host a luau night from 6pm to 8pm, which includes a scrumptious buffet and last night had really fun Haka dancers. Highly recommend!!
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Katrina L.
My boyfriend and I came here today to try out their food. Guess what I ate first??! The grandma chocolate cake! I noticed that the people who ate there ordered the cake. So mine as well try it. It was so delish!! I got the vanilla and pineapple ice cream (on a separate container). The cake was so moist and it goes with the vanilla and pineapple ice cream. For the entrees I ordered katsu & sticky chicken with macaroni salad it was ok. I was digging more onto my boyfriend's plate, he had teriyaki beef and kalua pork with hawaiian salad.
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Erin P.
You guys. I had a catering order for my husband's 40th birthday party, and they never showed up, they never called. I'm absolutely horrified by this experience. Thank God for Costco and their rotisserie chickens. No one returned my phone calls an hour after expected delivery, and we had 30 hungry guests. Embarrassing and completely unprofessional. Do not give these jerks your business. Please. Ridiculous and not anything like the Aloha spirit you find on the real islands. Big fat BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
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MM P.
It was okay nothing special. Since my hubby is Hawaiian I expected something better. I agree with other reviews this place was so dirty. Trash over flowing and dirty tables. The lady at the register was yelling at all of the employees, wasn't exactly comfortable to sit and eat.
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Mykeal H.
This place was horrible. It was dirty, none of the tables were clean, the food was lukewarm & flavorless and the prices were outrageous! This will be my first and last visit to this place.
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Picos J.
Always a great meal. We had the one item combos. One with sticky chicken and the other with Kalua pork. Both full of flavor and although it takes a while to prepare grab an appetizer because waiting is well worth it. The rice is not dry. Full of flavor. The pork and chicken were seasoned well. My fav is the Mac salad. Just like in Maui. Small business that caters to it's customers. They also do catering.
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Cassandra C.
Love this place! It's a great place to grab a quick casual meal. The food is always fresh and tastes clean. I leave feeling satisfied but not guilty. The staff could use some help. They don't do well when it's busy but for the most part everyone is still friendly.
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Heather B.
The restaurant inside is beautiful. But the food is absolutely disgusting if you want to taste real Hawaiian food, go somewhere else.
Having lived in Hawaii I can say the food and atmosphere are legit. Definitely not a chain place..and they have a lot more on the menu the other Hawaiian BBQs such as malasadas and poke. We really liked the Katsu, Kailua Pork and Kalbi plate lunches with all fixings. We've already been back within the same week after our initial visit. Solid local grinds..can't wait to check out the luau.
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mavyy b.
My family recently moved here from California so we're always on the hunt for good Hawaiian food. Found this spot on Yelp and decided to give them a shot. As soon as we walked in, EVERYONE greeted us with an "Aloha!" I felt like we were back in Hawaii again. I ordered half Kalbi short ribs and half chicken katsu with rice and their Hawaiian salad. My fiance ordered their bbq chicken, sticky chicken, with mac salad. Let's just say, we scarfed those plates so quick, I don't even remember us talking during our meal. The short ribs were so mouthwatering, the way it fell off the bone was just grilled to perfection. Being the fatty that I am, I love eating off my fiance's plate too and I just HAD to try the sticky chicken. that too was so delicious, I almost pulled a fat-move by ordering another plate. That isn't the best part though. I heard a lot about their malasadas so we had to try some. Not only was it just about the best dessert I've had, their Mokisadas (malasadas topped with ice cream and pineapple and strawberries) are thee best malasadas I've had, hands down! So, if you're looking for some good ol' Hawaiian flavor with that great island atmosphere, Moki's Grill!
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William L.
Saw this on a Groupon offer awhile and decided to give it a shot. Had the Teriyaki beef with rice. It was awesome: tender, juicy and flavorful. The slaw that came with it was also delicious. However the true star of the meal was the dessert. They had a macadamia nut cake with coconut pineapple ice cream *DROOL is all I can say. A perfect ending to a meal. Will absolute be coming back!
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Tracy L.
Pretty legit Hawaiian food. I like that it is small establishment. A little pricey, but the flavor of the food is very good.They have a combo deal with meat, rice, and salad. Kalua pork is good. It tastes like stuff I've had in Hawaii I like the option for brown or white rice. The Hawaiian salad was pretty tasty the last time I was here, but today it had a bitter taste to it. Spam masubi is pretty good too, but also a little pricey. One roll for $3. Overall a very legit and cute place, but could be a little pricey.
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Crystal L.
My husband took me here when we first met in 2005.. Love there food & my husband is best friends with owner. I love there teriyaki chicken & teriyaki beef!! Chicken Katsu is the bomb to!! Everything there is Yummy!! I love the store & atmosphere is has! Great people too!!! I always had my catered from them too when I do birthday parties off my kids! I even go to the Mokis that in Salt Lake Ut. It's ran by the owner!
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Tish M.
Wow! This is a prime example of why you can't always trust 4 stars on Yelp. (Sad face) I have seen a Groupon for this place multiple times and have been curious about the quality since their reviews on here seem to be great. We went during early lunch hour time, was helped promptly at the order counter, was excited to see the full menu & our mouths started watering thinking about this special caloric treat we were about to indulge in. And..... then the let downs started. No soy sauce, just some kind of mix that seemed teriyaki-ish, but whatever, who needs that sodium bottle anyway. Food came out relatively quickly EXCEPT the side order of lau lau which is what we were most excited about, it was delivered to us after we were done with our other plates. We gave the benefit of the doubt because this is a slow cooked item & we thought they were putting love into it... NOT! It was sooooo disgusting, if you've ever had real lau lau, you would understand how horribly prepared this was. After we worked our way through the dried banana leaf portion, we made it to the treasure... NOPE! The leaf was extremely bitter, filled (using the term loosely) with 2 large pieces of fat globules, a few (meaning 3) strips of what seemed to be dried jerky like pork substance. Enough on that, I'm getting upset again just typing it. The Mac salad with no potato, huh? tasted like orange zest & was low on flavor. The Kalbi ribs were so chewy I had to spit some bites into my napkin because I was going to get lock jaw trying to process it. My better half got the chicken katsu & it was just alright. Now I have eaten at Ono & thought that was passable but do not choose to eat there, but I would eat there any day in comparison to here. End note, if you've been to Hawaii, then you know what authentic flavors are, if you are looking for the real deal, go to Aloha Kitchen. They know what they are doing, it's delicious and less expensive and so much better quality! Was that too harsh? I really dislike wasting hard earned money.
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Summer M.
This place is tasty!!! Been coming here for years. Chicken Katsu is the best with the spinach salad! The spam masubi is good, as well as the sweet and sour chicken, which isn't too sweet. I do not like the pork kaluai or the macaroni salad. Hubby had the ribs on our last visit and he said they were tough and wouldn't get them again. I think they are a little pricey for being a walk up and order restaurant, but they did have a good Groupin deal recently. They have one of the best desserts, Grandma's chocolate cake and you have to get it with the coconut ice cream!!! Yummmmm!!!!
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Reginald J.
First off I love a friendly inviting restaurant, but I prefer a clean even more. There was a table that was occupied when we came in, empty when we ordered, and remained dirty all while we dined. There is a person who brings out your food...here an idea BRING OUT A TOWEL. I will say I found this place on groupon, and so I treated the kids out for a meal, after we ordered the cashier ,and sure to say "Groupon Order". Now what does that mean.....we were soon to find out. Well after receiving a few plates that slightly resembled the pictures on the wall we decided to look at our neighbors plates and they got more food.....hold on before you say they ordered the double plate, because I DID, so "Groupon Order" means a deal, but my friend you get a sample plate. The sad part is it was not that great, my trip to the islands had waaay better food, this was like getting Hawaiian food from a sub par food truck. I will say my kids liked the cake and ice cream, it is a delightful refresher after you avoided 60% of your groupon meal. A piece of cake and ice cream sweetened with a little bit of sugar, and a kiss of diabetes, but when you have teenagers they will eat a sugar cube if you let them. Well pretty decent chicken with a teriyaki sauce that is thinner than Soy sauce, and served in the one communal bottle located at the counter. If I am going to devour a meal of meat/carbs, it better be a good meal, but my guess is they contacted my doctor and decided to serve us the "Groupon Meal" for my health. Save yourself the trip, and a few bucks and go to that Ono Hawaiian place, its corporate, but consistent, and even a few dollars cheaper. Fun fact wildcats, we went there right after this disaster of a groupon meal.
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Terri H.
We love this place! Quality of food and service is always outstanding! Delicious food!
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Ryan F.
Used a Groupon to get two mixed plates and two desserts for $14. First, the atmosphere was unique. They actually had Hawaiian decor and music. It created a good ambient feel. I waited above average time to have my order placed. I found it difficult to order due to the lack of pictures. I understand that it's Hawaiian, but not everyone knows what kalua and ohana are, just by the title. The food was fantastic. I was disappointed in the amount of meat that was given and the Hawaiian salad was not on par with others I've had. The meat was amazing, the rice was bomb and the tangy sauce is my new favorite. I will revisit Mokis, but not paying full price. Will be waiting til another Groupon is available.
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Julie W.
My Hawaiian craving hit and I needed some loco moco - STAT. Aloha Kitchen is closed on Mondays (so I haven't had a chance to try it) so after some Yelping and help from Groupon, we stumbled upon Moki. According to the cashier, it's been around for about 10 yrs so I'm sorry I haven't checked it out sooner! Staff is good - I like their "roll with it" vibe. I can understand that some people might want more touchy feely, but I'm in it for the eats. They are pleasant enough provide very fast service. I would say almost too fast service. The Groupon covered two combo entrees (one meat) and two desserts. My husband and I both ordered the loco moco (my craving spread) and we went with mokisada (me) and grandma's cake (him). It was pretty slow at 2pm on a Monday so our orders came out within 10 mins. We had just settled down to eat when suddenly my mokisada came out as well. That was a surprise - I thought they would check on our food status and then bring it out when we were about half done. Nope! Not too long after the mokisada came out the chocolate cake did too. Now, we did not overlook this opportunity to try both of our desserts - they were just chilling there after all - and they were very delicious. I just wish they had come out a little later so we didn't have to watch it melt while we ate. However, I do understand - this is more cafe-style than restaurant. There aren't waiters but they are nice enough to bring your food to you. There are utensils on each table - you have to grab them yourself. I would just prepare to either eat your main meal first and then go order your dessert or ask them if they would kindly wait on making dessert until you let them know (more for the Groupon people). Now, on to the food again! The loco mocos were pretty good for us - nothing fancy, basic hamburger patty with brown gravy and an over easy/med/hard egg on white rice. I think they offer brown rice as an alternative too but we didn't get the offer. No worries - if I'm already going for loco moco, what is brown rice really going to do for me? I take my liberties and threw on some siracha for some kick and I was good to go. You have a few choices for sides with your plate which is nice - I don't care for macaroni salad all the time. There are 3 veggie salads to choose from outside of the normal macaroni salad - spinach, fresh, and hawaiian. Each salad has its own set of ingredients and dressing. I chose the hawaiian and my husband got the spinach. Both were pretty good in my opinion. My husband really liked the dressing on his spinach salad. If I had to say anything I would say the hawaiian salad needed a touch more dressing if anything. I felt the price for the combo was reasonable considering we are able to customize it a little and the portion size was more than enough - we couldn't finish all the rice. My parents would've been ashamed with me had they known. The desserts were epic and completely unexpected in size. The other drawback to staring at your dessert while you eat is also knowing exactly how much room you have to leave yourself for dessert. As tempting as it was to just eat the rest of the rice, I just couldn't. Mokisadas come in several forms and names but it's basically a fried doughnut rolled in sugar. It was one of my favorite things as a child and exciting to have again... But not in the form of FIVE (slightly smaller) tennis balled sized delights ringing a bowl with two large scoops if ice cream (they have several flavors to choose from) and a large handful of strawberries. With everything drizzled in pineapple sauce. Don't get me wrong - it was delicious! A bite of warm doughnut with ice cream and a strawberry is like a fattier version of strawberry short cake. For one person after an already large entree? Near impossible to finish unless I planned on literally rolling myself out the door. I was able to get 2.5 Mokidown and about one scoop of ice cream but then I had to call it quits. It wasn't quite Hawaii all over again (since I could see the paint drip off my car from the heat instead of seeing the ocean spray), but it was a nice reminder. Will be back for my loco moco fix!
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Mike W.
Visiting town from Colorado, my friend and I love Hawaiian restaurants. Moki's was good. Nice menu selection. Got the chicken katsu and short ribs. Pretty good. Ribs were a little tough, and the katsu sauce was t great. A little pricey also.
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Lyndsey D.
Moki's won't blow your mind, but it's a decent place to satisfy your Hawaiian food cravings at a reasonable price.
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CN B.
We had a groupon to use so invited friend's to join us for an adventure as we had never been here before. Up entering we were taken aback by the "fast food" environment as we had expected a sit down resaurant. We should've left but having read reviews about the food being very good, went ahead with our order. We purchased a groupon for two dinners and desert. We were informed that the 2 deserts for $5.95 each was no longer offered and two small drinks for $1.69 ea were substituted. Again, we should have left but food quality reviews encouraged us to order. Our friends ordered the Grilled fish which they found to salty to eat. It was decided it was the marinade as no salt was added. They did prepare another order with no marinade which allow them to eat it. My teriyaki beef was striking with lots of fat but the spinach salad was wonderful. The "Sticky" chicken was described as good. I decided to try the Grandma's chocolate cake. It was good but way over priced. I will not go back and encourage others to think carefully about eating here.
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Nathan S.
We came here with a Groupon, it was all-inclusive for the two of us. I had the #1, teriyaki chicken, my wife had the #3, sticky chicken. It came out fast, it was all very good, and we would like to come back for sure. Also it should be noted that the people are super nice and the atmosphere is casual.
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Wander Nana B.
Staff/cashier seemed (to us) she rather be elsewhere than working. Tepid reception. No "aloha" attitude in Hawaiian spot. Prices were slightly on the pricey side after recieving our dishes. Portions were small for the price they charged us. Location is closer to us than Aloha Kitchen... A plus! ^_^ Love the decor, and the al fresca seating. We also order a coconut smoothie which the server/cashier forgot to serve to us (her mates came over and started socialising instead). We had to remind her that we also order the smoothie a couple of times. Once we recieved it, it was more like a shake than a smothie. Overall, we are unlikely to return here. Sorry, luvies. Xx
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K R.
Not the best Hawaiian food I have had. The chicken katsu was crunchy but it was the weirdest katsu sauce I have ever had. The white rice was completely tasteless and the macaroni salad was very blah as well. My husband wasn't thrilled with his beef either. We haven't gone back and I don't think we will.
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Mike W.
Mokis is great! The katsu chicken is amazing. The sauce is great. It's a good place to grab some food and hangout for a while.
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Ronald G.
Want a taste of Hawaiian-Polynesian food? Then this is the place to go in the east valley. Beware! You will walk out satisfied. Ono BBQ has nothing on this place! Moki's here to stay! Well marinated beef and chicken teriyaki that is a must order on the menu. As well this is one of the few places that I can find, the Loco Moco Hawaiian style dish that can change your life for the better. They also have islander's favorite "grab and go" snack, spam musubi is on their menu!! Everything on the menu is prepared well and every bite makes you want to have more. I recommend to attend on a Friday for the Buffet and a little live show. Be advised, it will be packed! Great clean atmosphere and service. This is the closest you can get to real Hawaiian-Polynesian Dishes here in the east valley of Mesa.
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Christa G.
Went into the Mesa location at Saturday 10/25/14 around 8:45pm, I was really looking forward to dinner here since I haven't ate there in months. When I arrived I didn't get a welcoming feel by the staff, which the cooks were in the lobby area watching TV and the counter girl looked as if I was a bother to her. When I went to the counter she was at the register just waiting for me to speak, I proceeded to order my two plates and for one I wanted the Katsu and in a rude manner was told since it was 45 minutes to closing there was none left. Which I could understand since it was closer to closing. So I was ordered the Teriyaki Chicken for both of my plates, while I was getting my sauces on the side was informed by the girl who was making the plates that they ran out of the Teriyaki as well. She offered me the Kalua Pork instead. At that point I was bothered with the fact that the cooks were still just sitting in the lobby and went outside to see if my significant other was okay with having pork since they were now out of all the chicken. At that point I decided that it wasn't worth the money and requested a refund of the food. Both the counter girl and server girl were trying to figure out how to do the refund back to the debit card that was used. At this point I will no longer being returning to Moki's because of how poor of service I received and how unprofessional the employees were towards customers.
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Bruce W.
If you're looking for real Hawaiian food, look elsewhere. If you have an immature palate, do not know how to cook, and frequent places like McDonald's, Burger King, and Taco Bell, you'll probably love this place. Service: The girl packaging my food picked her nose before touching my to-go boxes. The servers and cook looked like they were in their late teens or young 20s. Food: I ordered the Ohana Plate, and while the chicken and shrimp were flavorful, the fish was stale, like it had been sitting on the warmer for a few hours. Also, the intensity of the fish smell was not something that I was expecting: it was not overwhelming, but resembled a rotting odor. This is a review based on one experience. Bottom line is that while I'd like to give them another try, I don't think it's worth it given the other options for cheap Hawaiian food. I think that a different batch of servers and a different cook would probably result in a better experience and conceivably better tasting food. I've eaten at Ono multiple times and while it's not perfect, I prefer it over Mokis.
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Shellie B.
Love this place! I don't go often enough because I never pass it. It's close to my neighborhood but I rarely drive in that direction. Nonetheless, I'm a big fan! Prices are amazing compared to the quality for "fast food." They prepare the food to order. Their tender and delicious teriyaki chicken and their garlic shrimp are must-haves for my fam! The BBQ ribs are a hit for the kids too. Friendly service. Happy place. Casual and relaxed atmosphere. Reasonably priced. Try it.
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Kailani G.
The Kailua pork was great... Serving size is great too. Not a big fan of the Mac salad... The staff was friendly and store was clean... Will go back to try their garlic shrimp.
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Nolan T.
Can't get much more authentic than this... Everyone I bring there love it. A bit pricey with healthy servings. Their Hawaiian salad is unique and the teriyaki chicken never disappoints. I recommend Mokis Hawaiian Grill for sure...
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Margie B.
We had dinner last night at Moki's, which is very much open. It was soooo delicious! I had the Ohana platter with bbq salmon, teriyaki chicken and breaded shrimp with rice and potato mac salad and my husband had Loco Moco with sirloin patty, 2 eggs and gravy over rice with potato mac salad. It was all wonderful and nothing was left when we were done!!! We will definitely be coming back. For dessert we tried Grandma's Chocolate cake with coconut ice cream. It was heavenly...homemade, even the ice cream! We brought an Ohana platter to go to our daughter and she wolfed it down! My husband got the Spam sushi to go too and loved it. Everything fresh and homemade is why we will be coming back!!! The bonus is the service with Aloha and Mahalo!!!
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Shelly S.
We went here for the first time a couple of weeks ago with a Groupon. It is a qaint and casual place at the end of a strip mall and it was sooo much better than I thought it would be! Really, really good food!! We had the sticky chicken, the kalua pork and the macadamia chocolate cake for dessert, oh my...and it was all so freakin good! Can't wait to go back tonight! :) Give it a try, I was hesitant and first but now it will be one of my "go to" places.
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KT L.
We Love the food, but the service leaves something to be desired. We've never heard a greeting, or a thank you any of the times we've gone in. A little on the pricey side too.
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Samantha S.
The service here is horrible. My husband placed a pick up order and walked into the worst customer service possible. Not only was he laughed at for ordering my soda over the phone (apparently it takes too much skill for them to complete the order themselves, she laughed and handed him the cup. That's cool, but don't be a dick about it), but then he was ignored while three other people were being "helped". Our bag of food had been sitting there the whole time, unbeknownst to my husband, as he wasn't sure if it was ours or not. Needless to say, we won't becoming back here unless the owner bans the up front help from performing any sort of "customer service" to any decent patron.
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Kacey O.
Stopped by for the March luau night and really enjoyed the experience. Friendly staff, good entertainment, and ono (delicious) all you can eat food for only $10. Not a bad deal especially when you missing the taste of home. One thing that caught me off guard though was the katsu sauce. Not the usual tangy, dark brown sauce I'm used to. It was homemade and on the sweeter side with an orangy color. Different, but still good.
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Alex S.
Horrible. I ordered the Teriyaki Chicken with macaroni salad. Rice - overcooked Teriyaki Chicken - cold Macaroni Salad - dry and flavorless I can forgive cold chicken and overcooked rice, but messing up macaroni salad is a big no-no for a Hawaiian BBQ place.
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William P.
The groupon is well worth the value. Simple Hawaiian dishes but tasty. Would go again!!
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J P.
They have loco moco so that's a plus. The mac salad gave me bubble guts, so that's a minus. I gave it a 3 but the bubble guts should probably drive it down to a 2 or a 1, but I'm in a holiday mood. That being said, I don't think I'll go back.
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Shesten M.
Hubs and I have been going here for years. We love it. The food is totally yummy. It's a bit different than the other Hawaiian food restaurants I've been to. I don't normally enjoy Hawaiian at places like Aloha Kitchen. Moki's is more flavorful and less... mysterious. I like being able to tell what it is I'm putting in my mouth. The atmosphere is kitschy-cool and I love the surfboard that acts as lighting. Yeah, you read that right. Also, the drum by the door to let them know the food was good is clever and fun and definitely adds to the Pacific-Island feel. I have used them for corporate catering purposes in the past to great satisfaction. All parties who ate the catering raved and asked where they could go to get more. Everyone is great to work with and the prices are great too.
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C L.
We've been here a couple of times now. The first time was with a Groupon that included dessert - yummy! Food is very tasty. Service is good. Very friendly staff. It does get really busy at times though, which is a good sign for business.
I enjoyed eating here. The staff was friendly and the food was really good. I had the two meat plate (chicken katsu and pork) with Hawaiian salad and brown rice.
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Star P.
Love! The Teriyaki beef and the Kalua Pork with the mac salad and and rice. For dessert I had the Grandmas Caramel Chocolate Cake. Now let me tell you about this cake...heavenly! It's Chocolate cake with caramel and topped with macadamia nuts, whipped cream, toffee and a side of coconut ice cream. If you're trying to watch the calories, this spot is not for you. But know you won't be disappointed with the food they have to offer. Also there are a few items I would consider 'secret menu' items. I'm from Hawaii and it had been awhile since I had manapua and when I mentioned it the lady who was helping me was totally cool and told me they could make it for me even though it wasn't on the menu! Score! Yea, I'm a happy camper (Polynesian) :)
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Denene J.
This is the first time in a very long time I have stopped at mokis. I stopped the first week they opened and I would have rated them 3 stars. Today they only get 2 stars. The first thing I noticed was the strong fish smell. Which almost made me turn and walk out. now wish I had. I ordered the 2 meat plate. I chose Katsu chicken and sticky chicken. The Katsu was ok and the dipping sauce was good. The sticky chicken was greasy and did not have a very good flavor. It came with white rice and a salad. I chose the Hawaiian salad which is pretty good. The company I work for sometimes has catering brought in from mokis and it is better than what I had today. Maybe it was a bad day? I can still smell the fish odor on my clothes. Yuck! I'm glad I was on my way home for the day.
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Phoebe M.
Love this place! The kulua pork, chicken katsu and Spanish salad are my favorite items from this joint. Even the rice are so moist and delicious. I move back to AZ a few months ago and discover this place! So happy. The staffs are so nice there too!
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Michael W.
I can't comment on the quality of the restaurant as we had Mokis catered last month. We ordered the Roasted Pig for little Luau theme party we had. The cost was $300 for the pig. We thought the price was high but thought it would be worth it to have the experience of having a roasted pig. Mokis claims the pig will feed 30-35 people. No way...and no, we are not a bunch of fatsos. I've had roasted pig like this at other parties and it was probably twice as big. Anyway, so the size of the pig was a disappointment...AND we had to carve it all up when it came to the party. The other times we ordered a whole pig, the restaurant delivers it and carves it up for you. But you live and learn. I just wish I would've seen a review so I knew what to expect earlier, because I would definetly not order it again. We also ordered some type of fried rice and salad. They were incredibly good. I'd probably order from Mokis again, but I would definetly NOT recommend the whole roasted pig. Too much money for not much meat.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
Kent M.
I've been to Moki's over the years and they are very consistent. Everyone is greeting you as soon as you walk in. The restaurant takes your order at the counter. The menu is very good with options and not overwhelming. You grab your cup and fill your drink then take a seat. The space is very intimate so don't be shy! The waitress bring you freshly cooked to order food that is amazing. Lots a good colors, textures and flavors. The food comes out with a good presentation too! I really like the teriyaki beef or chicken and the spam rice roll. I've never had to wait very long to get my food either. Lunch or dinner it seems to come out pretty quick as the cooks are good at what they do. All together a great place, but I will say the prices for this type of restaurant are a bit high. It is self serve drinks. You do order at a counter and based on total quantity of food received I just don't get the complete package for 5 stars. Don't get me wrong you much go to experience but budget wise it could be hard to stop in weekly.
(4)D V.
The food here was alright. Nothing spectacular. The service was really subpar and I don't know, the waitress must have been high or something. The food didn't taste bad, but it also wasn't a wowzer. Ono is much better.
(3)Scott C.
Didn't feel welcome due to employees staring at me from the kitchen, all teenagers. My first instinct was to leave because I was the only customer there although it was 2:00 so not really lunch rush. The girl working the register was really nice though so I ordered teriyaki beef. It came out really quick and the beef tasted fine except it was really fatty, I had to cut alot of it off. Flavor was good, although I should've asked for more teriyaki sauce. I don't like salad so they gave me double rice which was nice. I didn't hate it but I probably won't be going back :(
(2)Amanda D.
Love this place! So good! Never have had anything here I didn't like! And the staff is always so happy and friendly! Also they have a great coupon on Groupon! Service is always fast and the food always taste freshly made!
(5)Farmer T.
Love this place! The spinach salad dressing is amazing and pork with rice is consistently great! Customer service is also nice and everybody is very friendly. Been coming here for years and it's highly recommended!
(5)Brenda S.
Posted prices on wall were not honored when rung up at higher price. Staff explained owner was out of town and she was not able to change it. Cancelled half my order. Teriyaki chicken was very good. Restaurant was clean. Staff friendly.
(3)Lincoln C.
have tried this place a couple times.Have young kids running the place and quality of food has gone way down. i got Kalbi and terri chicken both were cold and tasted like they had been cooked and sitting for awile. Kalbi did not have any of the bones tasted like scrap meat no flavor, cold and very dry. Chicken was cold and dry also. If I did not have take out and have went back to work I would of taken it back. Sad to say gave it two chances will never go back Hire a manager that will take some pride in their job clean house with those that dont care.
(1)Lisa V.
My favorite places are the "hole in the wall" types, and I've never been a super-stickler about cleanliness of it is just stuff like the tables aren't wiped down fast enough, but over the years Mokis has gotten dirtier and dirtier and its gotten to the point that I'm concerned about food safety. This place used to be a favorite. We especially loved the kalua pork and the lau lau. The potato mac was something I always looked forward too, but unfortunately the last 2 times we visited it just was not good. The Kalua pork wasn't bad, but the lau lau had less than a teaspoon of protein in it, and I'm using the word protein because I couldn't identify what it was. It tasted, felt, and looked like it was just a peice of fat and there were no signs of anything else in the leaf. The potatomac salad was more mayonnaise-y than usual, but it was two times in a row and a few weeks apart, so not likely to be"just an off day." Our teriyaki beef was burned the last time we had it and the portion size was smaller than we had received on other visits when our children ordered kids plates. Pretty disappointed. We'd love to come back, but the last 2 visits and the decline in sanitation make that decision one that we'we not quite ready to make.
(2)Jeanice B.
I ordered the Kalbi short ribs and a Mango smoothie. My BF had the Loco Moco. Mine was sadly all bones, gristle and no meat on it. The rice was dry and the loco Moco meat was overcooked. 3 young folk working in there who wouldn't have the experience to know better. Finally got my smoothie halfway through my meal after having to ask for it. It was way overpriced at 26.$$$ for a disappointing meal. My boyfriend is a huge fan of Hawaiian fare and he was upset . I had to go home and eat since my meal was meatless.
(1)Christie H.
I have loved there food every time I've gone there. Until the last few times, there has been constantly changing. And the food had a look and taste as if it had been sitting out. And the food was cold which was a bummer because I took it to go. I walked in and no one was in there except for the employees. I like Mokis but I don't think I'll be going back anytime soon. :(
(2)Nel Adriel P.
Ok, this place was not clean. Tables were not wiped, chairs were all over the place, trach cans were overflowing, floors were dirty, finished plates were on table still. Overall, dirty! Food was alright, i've had better hawaiian food. Presentation wasn't impressing. Rice scoops were for babies. Islanders have huge appetites so it was shocking to see i got so little. It did fill me up though, cuz i ordered three meats and helped my sister finish her food lol! The place wasnt loud, so it was somewhat peaceful. Service, felt bad for the cute girl. She was doing everything herself. Serving food, wiping tables, clearing tables, cashier, and making desserts. She seemed calm so i think she did a great job, but alot of work on her hands. I gave two stars just because i was disappointed. Pics came out nice though. Lol I would recommend this as a last resort if u r hungry?
(2)Mark V.
Bought the groupon today to try this place out. We ordered the two meat Kalbi rib combo plate with macaroni salad and brown rice to go. We got home and opened the carry out box. There was three slices of long pieces of meat. It smelled great but it tasted like sour beef. The meat was really chewy, you would think you were chewing on meat flavored gum. This had to be old meat that was sitting out re-heated and served. We threw out the meat and just ate the brown rice and macaroni salad. We won't be coming back. I just hope we don't get sick.
(2)Laura I.
I thought this place was very cute inside! You definitely get the Aloha spirit. I was looking forward to having some Hawaiian food, but it was just okay for me. The portions were pretty small for the price. I had kalua pork and the chicken. The pork was the best part. Mac salad didn't have a whole lot of flavor. You also get a pineapple slice with your meal. I like what they are doing, but the food itself could be much better.
(2)Ether B.
Really neat authentic Hawaiian restaurant. The food was good I had the teriyaki beef. My friend had the dish with a fried egg on it it looked good too
(5)Verushcka R.
Cute little tiny place, with big future ahead! The girl working was really nice and friendly. My bf is from Hawaii and he misses it so much. This is the only Hawaiian restaurant I know that sells laulau. Found them on Groupon and this is our first try getting food there (ordered to go cuz it's already late) and we loved it there! Prices were affordable and reasonable. Music was awesome! Perfect with the theme they got going. We are definitely coming back to dine in next time for sure when we have time it was almost a 40minute drive! I gave 4 stars because it was a bit of a drive.. If only they were by Phoenix or somewhere closer downtown ^_^
(4)Deb B.
Went to this restaurant because we had a groupon . 2 entrees and 2 desserts first all both entrees were at best luke warm, the teriyaki chicken I had was so tough that I couldn't even cut it with the plastic utensils. (broke the tines off the fork) Next when I went to ask for a to go container I asked the cashier to first "wash her hands" because she was constantly playing with her HAIR. When I asked for our desserts (the Hawaiian donut the hair playing cashier came over and informed us that they didn't have the ingredients to make it but would "RUN to the store and pick some up" The cashier who was on duty and placed our order never told us that they didn't have the ingredients but now that cashier would be the one to run to the store. Also try to find a clean table in the restaurant - I had to ask for a table to be cleaned (since all of them were dirty) This was our first and definitely our LAST visit to this restaurant.
(1)Glenda R.
Worst place EVER! The group-on coupon was deceiving and totally not worth the money spent! The food was less than below average, the atmosphere not AT all marketed as on the website and the personnel struggled to be convincing that they enjoyed being there. I've purchased many coupons, but never have had such a terrible experience!
(1)Lindsey A.
Pretty expensive for the portion size, but the food is great! I would recommend the loco moco. I also tried the malasadas, which were pretty good, but not as great as the ones you get in Hawaii. The staff there are also really friendly. Would definately recommend this place.
(4)Ashley P.
Love this place! I've came here three time already and customer service was always on point. The last time I came there was a long line but the food came out to each family in about 10-15 minutes so it was quick. My favorite items here were the makasadas and poki! I highly recommend those. My son loved their garlic shrimp but everything I've had was great.
(5)Jacob A.
Good kine food Good kine music But no can smile? Wheres the aloha braddah when u frown all day? Shoots!
(4)Laura F.
After returning from Hawaii, my husband is seeking out Loco Moco, which Mokis has on the menu. However, this version was not exactly like Slappy Cakes on Maui, which, according to hubby, is to die for! What he was most disappointed with was that the eggs were WAY over cooked. He was hoping for the runny yokes. I ordered the combo plate and the pork and chicken were VERY good! We may go back for that and for Mokisadas!. :)
(3)Victoria H.
I was really looking forward to this place because it's way closer than the other Hawaiian grill but I was a little disappointed. Although the restaurant itself had a cute and neat Hawaiian feel to it, I feel that they may need more help when it starts getting busy. Felt real bad for the one guy cooking while the other guy who was there booked off when it started picking up. The girl there at the cashier was nice. It was disappointing because we waited for almost 25 mins for our to go order. The portion of food was okay for its price. Fish and chips was a little dry and macaroni salad wasn't too great. I had a mango coconut smoothie and it was very delicious. I think it's what kept me happy the whole time. All in all, I will return for the dessert but not so much for the food. Hoping that with time this place will pick up on their service. :)
(3)Amy N.
I used to come here a few times a month with my boyfriend. Man oh man did we fall in love! Here are some pros from when we first started coming: 1. My salmon plate was cooked to order 2. The chicken/pork were always flavorful and tender 3. The spinach salad is amazing, I could eat it alllllll day! 4. Grandmas chocolate cake is so !*$&ing good, so rich. 5. They offer brown rice. 6. It felt like we were guests in a home. Cons now: 1. They've hired some new people who are nice, but it doesn't feel like it used to. 2. My salmon was raw once. 3. The other food isn't as good as it used to be, I can put my finger on what it is, overlooked maybe? 4. Slightly pricey For The amount of food The cons are the reason for the 4-star instead of 5. Spinach salad is still amazing. Will come back once in a while, but not as often.
(4)Mario M.
Bought a groupon and when i went in to use it they changed it. The groupon i purchased for was two deserts and two combo plates for two. Recently the groupon changed to the two drinks but the one I purchased for for deserts. When I went to use it the girl was oh we changed it. Dont advertise and sell something than change it up also known as bait and switch! Plus you really dont get a deal with this groupon because you get less meat.
(1)Teri K.
Really good, really authentic Hawaiian faire at really fair prices.... Great service, always smiling and friendly, they really make you feel Ohana. :) We are regulars at this little place and will remain so for many visits to come. BTW, the first Friday of each month, they throw a Luau for $10/person....great value! I whole heartedly recommend this place for super good food, good times. Love the ambience and decor!
(5)Wayne F.
Service is -5 doesn't care about any thing. table are dirty and sticky and doesn't know how to clean up. Wrong food and didn't care to handle any thing, or come back to explain dry chicken with wrong sauce. I get impression she want's to make sure customer don't come back. Very disappointed.
(1)David T.
OMG! This place is delicious. Had the 2 meat combo. Katsu Chicken and Teriyaki Beef. So Ono! Now trying an order of Malasadas!! Yummy!!!!!!
(5)Karie o.
This place used to be one our favorites, always good, always great service! They must be under new management now because the food is barely subpar and tastes nothing like it did 9 months ago! We will not be going back and are super sad our favorite Hawaiian food is gone !!
(2)Kristen B.
After recently returning from Oahu and Maui where I indulged on local cuisine I was craving some good (and cheap) Hawaiian BBQ. Mokis was the perfect place to put all my cravings to rest. Prior to visiting Hawaii in March I never knew exactly what "Island" or "Hawaiian" BBQ was, but now every time I come across any place with a hibiscus flower in the logo I gotta stop and try it out! Who knew all the way in Arizona, people were doing Hawaiian food, good?! Mokis has everything that I ate in Hawaii over 7 days all in one spot, from garlic shrimp, to kalua pork to loco moco, even poke and shave iced! It was hard to choose just one thing so now I have several reasons to return! I enjoyed the teriyaki chicken with rice and traditional mac salad, everything was delicious and just what I was craving!
(5)Andy B.
We used to come to Mokis when the family owners were working, cooking, and it was a great place. The food was outstanding and hot. So I haven't been for quite awhile since we've come here... It started to slowly go down hill starting 2 years ago. There are only teenagers running the place, and I watched our food get warmed up, but it wasn't cooked on the grill. The prices have increased, the quality of the food has gone way down, the owners aren't here, and now the menu has changed... The yams are gone people..... That was the best ever! Gone. We won't be back. I spent $30 on TWO people for just normal meals.
(2)Patrick C.
Really a treat. Fresh, tasty food and plenty of it. Great menu choices with authentic flavors. Nice, casual atmosphere. We'll be back! Aloha!
(4)Sean M.
We discovered Mokis on groupon and loved it! The food is simply delicious, the staff is friendly, and the upbeat experience is fun. The first Friday of each month the host a luau night from 6pm to 8pm, which includes a scrumptious buffet and last night had really fun Haka dancers. Highly recommend!!
(5)Katrina L.
My boyfriend and I came here today to try out their food. Guess what I ate first??! The grandma chocolate cake! I noticed that the people who ate there ordered the cake. So mine as well try it. It was so delish!! I got the vanilla and pineapple ice cream (on a separate container). The cake was so moist and it goes with the vanilla and pineapple ice cream. For the entrees I ordered katsu & sticky chicken with macaroni salad it was ok. I was digging more onto my boyfriend's plate, he had teriyaki beef and kalua pork with hawaiian salad.
(4)Erin P.
You guys. I had a catering order for my husband's 40th birthday party, and they never showed up, they never called. I'm absolutely horrified by this experience. Thank God for Costco and their rotisserie chickens. No one returned my phone calls an hour after expected delivery, and we had 30 hungry guests. Embarrassing and completely unprofessional. Do not give these jerks your business. Please. Ridiculous and not anything like the Aloha spirit you find on the real islands. Big fat BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
(1)MM P.
It was okay nothing special. Since my hubby is Hawaiian I expected something better. I agree with other reviews this place was so dirty. Trash over flowing and dirty tables. The lady at the register was yelling at all of the employees, wasn't exactly comfortable to sit and eat.
(2)Mykeal H.
This place was horrible. It was dirty, none of the tables were clean, the food was lukewarm & flavorless and the prices were outrageous! This will be my first and last visit to this place.
(1)Picos J.
Always a great meal. We had the one item combos. One with sticky chicken and the other with Kalua pork. Both full of flavor and although it takes a while to prepare grab an appetizer because waiting is well worth it. The rice is not dry. Full of flavor. The pork and chicken were seasoned well. My fav is the Mac salad. Just like in Maui. Small business that caters to it's customers. They also do catering.
(5)Cassandra C.
Love this place! It's a great place to grab a quick casual meal. The food is always fresh and tastes clean. I leave feeling satisfied but not guilty. The staff could use some help. They don't do well when it's busy but for the most part everyone is still friendly.
(5)Heather B.
The restaurant inside is beautiful. But the food is absolutely disgusting if you want to taste real Hawaiian food, go somewhere else.
(2)Patrick C.
I have seen this place several times and I really enjoy Hawaiian food, but I was thoroughly unimpressed. I ordered the Ohana plate. Teriyaki chicken, Mahi Mahi and coconut shrimp. The flavor was pretty decent across the board, but everything was really dry, and they really don't have a very good selection of sauces to choose from. The shrimp seemed like it had come out of the freezer aisle at your local grocery store, no pop just breaded with the slightest hint of coconut. The white rice was probably the best part, and that's just it unflavored white rice, and the macaroni salad with all of its ingredients just fell flat. The service was pretty typical nothing to complain about there. It does have a lot of the cliché decor, surfboards and such. Overall I have had worse, but definitely do not see myself returning, quite disappointing as its about 2 minutes from my home.
(2)Suz E.
Having lived in Hawaii I can say the food and atmosphere are legit. Definitely not a chain place..and they have a lot more on the menu the other Hawaiian BBQs such as malasadas and poke. We really liked the Katsu, Kailua Pork and Kalbi plate lunches with all fixings. We've already been back within the same week after our initial visit. Solid local grinds..can't wait to check out the luau.
(4)mavyy b.
My family recently moved here from California so we're always on the hunt for good Hawaiian food. Found this spot on Yelp and decided to give them a shot. As soon as we walked in, EVERYONE greeted us with an "Aloha!" I felt like we were back in Hawaii again. I ordered half Kalbi short ribs and half chicken katsu with rice and their Hawaiian salad. My fiance ordered their bbq chicken, sticky chicken, with mac salad. Let's just say, we scarfed those plates so quick, I don't even remember us talking during our meal. The short ribs were so mouthwatering, the way it fell off the bone was just grilled to perfection. Being the fatty that I am, I love eating off my fiance's plate too and I just HAD to try the sticky chicken. that too was so delicious, I almost pulled a fat-move by ordering another plate. That isn't the best part though. I heard a lot about their malasadas so we had to try some. Not only was it just about the best dessert I've had, their Mokisadas (malasadas topped with ice cream and pineapple and strawberries) are thee best malasadas I've had, hands down! So, if you're looking for some good ol' Hawaiian flavor with that great island atmosphere, Moki's Grill!
(5)William L.
Saw this on a Groupon offer awhile and decided to give it a shot. Had the Teriyaki beef with rice. It was awesome: tender, juicy and flavorful. The slaw that came with it was also delicious. However the true star of the meal was the dessert. They had a macadamia nut cake with coconut pineapple ice cream *DROOL is all I can say. A perfect ending to a meal. Will absolute be coming back!
(4)Tracy L.
Pretty legit Hawaiian food. I like that it is small establishment. A little pricey, but the flavor of the food is very good.They have a combo deal with meat, rice, and salad. Kalua pork is good. It tastes like stuff I've had in Hawaii I like the option for brown or white rice. The Hawaiian salad was pretty tasty the last time I was here, but today it had a bitter taste to it. Spam masubi is pretty good too, but also a little pricey. One roll for $3. Overall a very legit and cute place, but could be a little pricey.
(3)Crystal L.
My husband took me here when we first met in 2005.. Love there food & my husband is best friends with owner. I love there teriyaki chicken & teriyaki beef!! Chicken Katsu is the bomb to!! Everything there is Yummy!! I love the store & atmosphere is has! Great people too!!! I always had my catered from them too when I do birthday parties off my kids! I even go to the Mokis that in Salt Lake Ut. It's ran by the owner!
(5)Tish M.
Wow! This is a prime example of why you can't always trust 4 stars on Yelp. (Sad face) I have seen a Groupon for this place multiple times and have been curious about the quality since their reviews on here seem to be great. We went during early lunch hour time, was helped promptly at the order counter, was excited to see the full menu & our mouths started watering thinking about this special caloric treat we were about to indulge in. And..... then the let downs started. No soy sauce, just some kind of mix that seemed teriyaki-ish, but whatever, who needs that sodium bottle anyway. Food came out relatively quickly EXCEPT the side order of lau lau which is what we were most excited about, it was delivered to us after we were done with our other plates. We gave the benefit of the doubt because this is a slow cooked item & we thought they were putting love into it... NOT! It was sooooo disgusting, if you've ever had real lau lau, you would understand how horribly prepared this was. After we worked our way through the dried banana leaf portion, we made it to the treasure... NOPE! The leaf was extremely bitter, filled (using the term loosely) with 2 large pieces of fat globules, a few (meaning 3) strips of what seemed to be dried jerky like pork substance. Enough on that, I'm getting upset again just typing it. The Mac salad with no potato, huh? tasted like orange zest & was low on flavor. The Kalbi ribs were so chewy I had to spit some bites into my napkin because I was going to get lock jaw trying to process it. My better half got the chicken katsu & it was just alright. Now I have eaten at Ono & thought that was passable but do not choose to eat there, but I would eat there any day in comparison to here. End note, if you've been to Hawaii, then you know what authentic flavors are, if you are looking for the real deal, go to Aloha Kitchen. They know what they are doing, it's delicious and less expensive and so much better quality! Was that too harsh? I really dislike wasting hard earned money.
(1)Summer M.
This place is tasty!!! Been coming here for years. Chicken Katsu is the best with the spinach salad! The spam masubi is good, as well as the sweet and sour chicken, which isn't too sweet. I do not like the pork kaluai or the macaroni salad. Hubby had the ribs on our last visit and he said they were tough and wouldn't get them again. I think they are a little pricey for being a walk up and order restaurant, but they did have a good Groupin deal recently. They have one of the best desserts, Grandma's chocolate cake and you have to get it with the coconut ice cream!!! Yummmmm!!!!
(4)Reginald J.
First off I love a friendly inviting restaurant, but I prefer a clean even more. There was a table that was occupied when we came in, empty when we ordered, and remained dirty all while we dined. There is a person who brings out your food...here an idea BRING OUT A TOWEL. I will say I found this place on groupon, and so I treated the kids out for a meal, after we ordered the cashier ,and sure to say "Groupon Order". Now what does that mean.....we were soon to find out. Well after receiving a few plates that slightly resembled the pictures on the wall we decided to look at our neighbors plates and they got more food.....hold on before you say they ordered the double plate, because I DID, so "Groupon Order" means a deal, but my friend you get a sample plate. The sad part is it was not that great, my trip to the islands had waaay better food, this was like getting Hawaiian food from a sub par food truck. I will say my kids liked the cake and ice cream, it is a delightful refresher after you avoided 60% of your groupon meal. A piece of cake and ice cream sweetened with a little bit of sugar, and a kiss of diabetes, but when you have teenagers they will eat a sugar cube if you let them. Well pretty decent chicken with a teriyaki sauce that is thinner than Soy sauce, and served in the one communal bottle located at the counter. If I am going to devour a meal of meat/carbs, it better be a good meal, but my guess is they contacted my doctor and decided to serve us the "Groupon Meal" for my health. Save yourself the trip, and a few bucks and go to that Ono Hawaiian place, its corporate, but consistent, and even a few dollars cheaper. Fun fact wildcats, we went there right after this disaster of a groupon meal.
(1)Terri H.
We love this place! Quality of food and service is always outstanding! Delicious food!
(5)Ryan F.
Used a Groupon to get two mixed plates and two desserts for $14. First, the atmosphere was unique. They actually had Hawaiian decor and music. It created a good ambient feel. I waited above average time to have my order placed. I found it difficult to order due to the lack of pictures. I understand that it's Hawaiian, but not everyone knows what kalua and ohana are, just by the title. The food was fantastic. I was disappointed in the amount of meat that was given and the Hawaiian salad was not on par with others I've had. The meat was amazing, the rice was bomb and the tangy sauce is my new favorite. I will revisit Mokis, but not paying full price. Will be waiting til another Groupon is available.
(4)Julie W.
My Hawaiian craving hit and I needed some loco moco - STAT. Aloha Kitchen is closed on Mondays (so I haven't had a chance to try it) so after some Yelping and help from Groupon, we stumbled upon Moki. According to the cashier, it's been around for about 10 yrs so I'm sorry I haven't checked it out sooner! Staff is good - I like their "roll with it" vibe. I can understand that some people might want more touchy feely, but I'm in it for the eats. They are pleasant enough provide very fast service. I would say almost too fast service. The Groupon covered two combo entrees (one meat) and two desserts. My husband and I both ordered the loco moco (my craving spread) and we went with mokisada (me) and grandma's cake (him). It was pretty slow at 2pm on a Monday so our orders came out within 10 mins. We had just settled down to eat when suddenly my mokisada came out as well. That was a surprise - I thought they would check on our food status and then bring it out when we were about half done. Nope! Not too long after the mokisada came out the chocolate cake did too. Now, we did not overlook this opportunity to try both of our desserts - they were just chilling there after all - and they were very delicious. I just wish they had come out a little later so we didn't have to watch it melt while we ate. However, I do understand - this is more cafe-style than restaurant. There aren't waiters but they are nice enough to bring your food to you. There are utensils on each table - you have to grab them yourself. I would just prepare to either eat your main meal first and then go order your dessert or ask them if they would kindly wait on making dessert until you let them know (more for the Groupon people). Now, on to the food again! The loco mocos were pretty good for us - nothing fancy, basic hamburger patty with brown gravy and an over easy/med/hard egg on white rice. I think they offer brown rice as an alternative too but we didn't get the offer. No worries - if I'm already going for loco moco, what is brown rice really going to do for me? I take my liberties and threw on some siracha for some kick and I was good to go. You have a few choices for sides with your plate which is nice - I don't care for macaroni salad all the time. There are 3 veggie salads to choose from outside of the normal macaroni salad - spinach, fresh, and hawaiian. Each salad has its own set of ingredients and dressing. I chose the hawaiian and my husband got the spinach. Both were pretty good in my opinion. My husband really liked the dressing on his spinach salad. If I had to say anything I would say the hawaiian salad needed a touch more dressing if anything. I felt the price for the combo was reasonable considering we are able to customize it a little and the portion size was more than enough - we couldn't finish all the rice. My parents would've been ashamed with me had they known. The desserts were epic and completely unexpected in size. The other drawback to staring at your dessert while you eat is also knowing exactly how much room you have to leave yourself for dessert. As tempting as it was to just eat the rest of the rice, I just couldn't. Mokisadas come in several forms and names but it's basically a fried doughnut rolled in sugar. It was one of my favorite things as a child and exciting to have again... But not in the form of FIVE (slightly smaller) tennis balled sized delights ringing a bowl with two large scoops if ice cream (they have several flavors to choose from) and a large handful of strawberries. With everything drizzled in pineapple sauce. Don't get me wrong - it was delicious! A bite of warm doughnut with ice cream and a strawberry is like a fattier version of strawberry short cake. For one person after an already large entree? Near impossible to finish unless I planned on literally rolling myself out the door. I was able to get 2.5 Mokidown and about one scoop of ice cream but then I had to call it quits. It wasn't quite Hawaii all over again (since I could see the paint drip off my car from the heat instead of seeing the ocean spray), but it was a nice reminder. Will be back for my loco moco fix!
(4)Mike W.
Visiting town from Colorado, my friend and I love Hawaiian restaurants. Moki's was good. Nice menu selection. Got the chicken katsu and short ribs. Pretty good. Ribs were a little tough, and the katsu sauce was t great. A little pricey also.
(3)Lyndsey D.
Moki's won't blow your mind, but it's a decent place to satisfy your Hawaiian food cravings at a reasonable price.
(3)CN B.
We had a groupon to use so invited friend's to join us for an adventure as we had never been here before. Up entering we were taken aback by the "fast food" environment as we had expected a sit down resaurant. We should've left but having read reviews about the food being very good, went ahead with our order. We purchased a groupon for two dinners and desert. We were informed that the 2 deserts for $5.95 each was no longer offered and two small drinks for $1.69 ea were substituted. Again, we should have left but food quality reviews encouraged us to order. Our friends ordered the Grilled fish which they found to salty to eat. It was decided it was the marinade as no salt was added. They did prepare another order with no marinade which allow them to eat it. My teriyaki beef was striking with lots of fat but the spinach salad was wonderful. The "Sticky" chicken was described as good. I decided to try the Grandma's chocolate cake. It was good but way over priced. I will not go back and encourage others to think carefully about eating here.
(1)Nathan S.
We came here with a Groupon, it was all-inclusive for the two of us. I had the #1, teriyaki chicken, my wife had the #3, sticky chicken. It came out fast, it was all very good, and we would like to come back for sure. Also it should be noted that the people are super nice and the atmosphere is casual.
(4)Wander Nana B.
Staff/cashier seemed (to us) she rather be elsewhere than working. Tepid reception. No "aloha" attitude in Hawaiian spot. Prices were slightly on the pricey side after recieving our dishes. Portions were small for the price they charged us. Location is closer to us than Aloha Kitchen... A plus! ^_^ Love the decor, and the al fresca seating. We also order a coconut smoothie which the server/cashier forgot to serve to us (her mates came over and started socialising instead). We had to remind her that we also order the smoothie a couple of times. Once we recieved it, it was more like a shake than a smothie. Overall, we are unlikely to return here. Sorry, luvies. Xx
(2)K R.
Not the best Hawaiian food I have had. The chicken katsu was crunchy but it was the weirdest katsu sauce I have ever had. The white rice was completely tasteless and the macaroni salad was very blah as well. My husband wasn't thrilled with his beef either. We haven't gone back and I don't think we will.
(2)Mike W.
Mokis is great! The katsu chicken is amazing. The sauce is great. It's a good place to grab some food and hangout for a while.
(5)Ronald G.
Want a taste of Hawaiian-Polynesian food? Then this is the place to go in the east valley. Beware! You will walk out satisfied. Ono BBQ has nothing on this place! Moki's here to stay! Well marinated beef and chicken teriyaki that is a must order on the menu. As well this is one of the few places that I can find, the Loco Moco Hawaiian style dish that can change your life for the better. They also have islander's favorite "grab and go" snack, spam musubi is on their menu!! Everything on the menu is prepared well and every bite makes you want to have more. I recommend to attend on a Friday for the Buffet and a little live show. Be advised, it will be packed! Great clean atmosphere and service. This is the closest you can get to real Hawaiian-Polynesian Dishes here in the east valley of Mesa.
(4)Christa G.
Went into the Mesa location at Saturday 10/25/14 around 8:45pm, I was really looking forward to dinner here since I haven't ate there in months. When I arrived I didn't get a welcoming feel by the staff, which the cooks were in the lobby area watching TV and the counter girl looked as if I was a bother to her. When I went to the counter she was at the register just waiting for me to speak, I proceeded to order my two plates and for one I wanted the Katsu and in a rude manner was told since it was 45 minutes to closing there was none left. Which I could understand since it was closer to closing. So I was ordered the Teriyaki Chicken for both of my plates, while I was getting my sauces on the side was informed by the girl who was making the plates that they ran out of the Teriyaki as well. She offered me the Kalua Pork instead. At that point I was bothered with the fact that the cooks were still just sitting in the lobby and went outside to see if my significant other was okay with having pork since they were now out of all the chicken. At that point I decided that it wasn't worth the money and requested a refund of the food. Both the counter girl and server girl were trying to figure out how to do the refund back to the debit card that was used. At this point I will no longer being returning to Moki's because of how poor of service I received and how unprofessional the employees were towards customers.
(1)Bruce W.
If you're looking for real Hawaiian food, look elsewhere. If you have an immature palate, do not know how to cook, and frequent places like McDonald's, Burger King, and Taco Bell, you'll probably love this place. Service: The girl packaging my food picked her nose before touching my to-go boxes. The servers and cook looked like they were in their late teens or young 20s. Food: I ordered the Ohana Plate, and while the chicken and shrimp were flavorful, the fish was stale, like it had been sitting on the warmer for a few hours. Also, the intensity of the fish smell was not something that I was expecting: it was not overwhelming, but resembled a rotting odor. This is a review based on one experience. Bottom line is that while I'd like to give them another try, I don't think it's worth it given the other options for cheap Hawaiian food. I think that a different batch of servers and a different cook would probably result in a better experience and conceivably better tasting food. I've eaten at Ono multiple times and while it's not perfect, I prefer it over Mokis.
(2)Shellie B.
Love this place! I don't go often enough because I never pass it. It's close to my neighborhood but I rarely drive in that direction. Nonetheless, I'm a big fan! Prices are amazing compared to the quality for "fast food." They prepare the food to order. Their tender and delicious teriyaki chicken and their garlic shrimp are must-haves for my fam! The BBQ ribs are a hit for the kids too. Friendly service. Happy place. Casual and relaxed atmosphere. Reasonably priced. Try it.
(4)Kailani G.
The Kailua pork was great... Serving size is great too. Not a big fan of the Mac salad... The staff was friendly and store was clean... Will go back to try their garlic shrimp.
(4)Nolan T.
Can't get much more authentic than this... Everyone I bring there love it. A bit pricey with healthy servings. Their Hawaiian salad is unique and the teriyaki chicken never disappoints. I recommend Mokis Hawaiian Grill for sure...
(5)Margie B.
We had dinner last night at Moki's, which is very much open. It was soooo delicious! I had the Ohana platter with bbq salmon, teriyaki chicken and breaded shrimp with rice and potato mac salad and my husband had Loco Moco with sirloin patty, 2 eggs and gravy over rice with potato mac salad. It was all wonderful and nothing was left when we were done!!! We will definitely be coming back. For dessert we tried Grandma's Chocolate cake with coconut ice cream. It was heavenly...homemade, even the ice cream! We brought an Ohana platter to go to our daughter and she wolfed it down! My husband got the Spam sushi to go too and loved it. Everything fresh and homemade is why we will be coming back!!! The bonus is the service with Aloha and Mahalo!!!
(5)Shelly S.
We went here for the first time a couple of weeks ago with a Groupon. It is a qaint and casual place at the end of a strip mall and it was sooo much better than I thought it would be! Really, really good food!! We had the sticky chicken, the kalua pork and the macadamia chocolate cake for dessert, oh my...and it was all so freakin good! Can't wait to go back tonight! :) Give it a try, I was hesitant and first but now it will be one of my "go to" places.
(5)KT L.
We Love the food, but the service leaves something to be desired. We've never heard a greeting, or a thank you any of the times we've gone in. A little on the pricey side too.
(4)Samantha S.
The service here is horrible. My husband placed a pick up order and walked into the worst customer service possible. Not only was he laughed at for ordering my soda over the phone (apparently it takes too much skill for them to complete the order themselves, she laughed and handed him the cup. That's cool, but don't be a dick about it), but then he was ignored while three other people were being "helped". Our bag of food had been sitting there the whole time, unbeknownst to my husband, as he wasn't sure if it was ours or not. Needless to say, we won't becoming back here unless the owner bans the up front help from performing any sort of "customer service" to any decent patron.
(1)Kacey O.
Stopped by for the March luau night and really enjoyed the experience. Friendly staff, good entertainment, and ono (delicious) all you can eat food for only $10. Not a bad deal especially when you missing the taste of home. One thing that caught me off guard though was the katsu sauce. Not the usual tangy, dark brown sauce I'm used to. It was homemade and on the sweeter side with an orangy color. Different, but still good.
(4)Alex S.
Horrible. I ordered the Teriyaki Chicken with macaroni salad. Rice - overcooked Teriyaki Chicken - cold Macaroni Salad - dry and flavorless I can forgive cold chicken and overcooked rice, but messing up macaroni salad is a big no-no for a Hawaiian BBQ place.
(1)William P.
The groupon is well worth the value. Simple Hawaiian dishes but tasty. Would go again!!
(4)J P.
They have loco moco so that's a plus. The mac salad gave me bubble guts, so that's a minus. I gave it a 3 but the bubble guts should probably drive it down to a 2 or a 1, but I'm in a holiday mood. That being said, I don't think I'll go back.
(3)Shesten M.
Hubs and I have been going here for years. We love it. The food is totally yummy. It's a bit different than the other Hawaiian food restaurants I've been to. I don't normally enjoy Hawaiian at places like Aloha Kitchen. Moki's is more flavorful and less... mysterious. I like being able to tell what it is I'm putting in my mouth. The atmosphere is kitschy-cool and I love the surfboard that acts as lighting. Yeah, you read that right. Also, the drum by the door to let them know the food was good is clever and fun and definitely adds to the Pacific-Island feel. I have used them for corporate catering purposes in the past to great satisfaction. All parties who ate the catering raved and asked where they could go to get more. Everyone is great to work with and the prices are great too.
(4)C L.
We've been here a couple of times now. The first time was with a Groupon that included dessert - yummy! Food is very tasty. Service is good. Very friendly staff. It does get really busy at times though, which is a good sign for business.
(4)Elina A.
I have only been here one time so I haven't tried everything. I ordered the spam musubi, the teriyaki chicken plate with macaroni salad, and some sort of chocolate brownie dessert with coconut ice cream. The best thing was the dessert-that was really good. 2nd best was the musubi. I didn't care for the entrée. The chicken was ok, lacked teriyaki sauce and wasn't very juicy. The rice was bland and the macaroni salad was the worst out of everything I had. I am comparing it to Ono's BBQ, so this place was a bit disappointing. I wanted to try something different because I had a groupon for this place, but I probably will never be back. Ono's macaroni salad and quality of meat was better. Granted I only tried this place once, so other items may be much better, but to me, if your macaroni salad is not good, I don't consider it good Hawaiin BBQ.
(3)Thomas J.
I enjoyed eating here. The staff was friendly and the food was really good. I had the two meat plate (chicken katsu and pork) with Hawaiian salad and brown rice.
(4)Star P.
Love! The Teriyaki beef and the Kalua Pork with the mac salad and and rice. For dessert I had the Grandmas Caramel Chocolate Cake. Now let me tell you about this cake...heavenly! It's Chocolate cake with caramel and topped with macadamia nuts, whipped cream, toffee and a side of coconut ice cream. If you're trying to watch the calories, this spot is not for you. But know you won't be disappointed with the food they have to offer. Also there are a few items I would consider 'secret menu' items. I'm from Hawaii and it had been awhile since I had manapua and when I mentioned it the lady who was helping me was totally cool and told me they could make it for me even though it wasn't on the menu! Score! Yea, I'm a happy camper (Polynesian) :)
(4)Denene J.
This is the first time in a very long time I have stopped at mokis. I stopped the first week they opened and I would have rated them 3 stars. Today they only get 2 stars. The first thing I noticed was the strong fish smell. Which almost made me turn and walk out. now wish I had. I ordered the 2 meat plate. I chose Katsu chicken and sticky chicken. The Katsu was ok and the dipping sauce was good. The sticky chicken was greasy and did not have a very good flavor. It came with white rice and a salad. I chose the Hawaiian salad which is pretty good. The company I work for sometimes has catering brought in from mokis and it is better than what I had today. Maybe it was a bad day? I can still smell the fish odor on my clothes. Yuck! I'm glad I was on my way home for the day.
(2)Phoebe M.
Love this place! The kulua pork, chicken katsu and Spanish salad are my favorite items from this joint. Even the rice are so moist and delicious. I move back to AZ a few months ago and discover this place! So happy. The staffs are so nice there too!
(5)Michael W.
I can't comment on the quality of the restaurant as we had Mokis catered last month. We ordered the Roasted Pig for little Luau theme party we had. The cost was $300 for the pig. We thought the price was high but thought it would be worth it to have the experience of having a roasted pig. Mokis claims the pig will feed 30-35 people. No way...and no, we are not a bunch of fatsos. I've had roasted pig like this at other parties and it was probably twice as big. Anyway, so the size of the pig was a disappointment...AND we had to carve it all up when it came to the party. The other times we ordered a whole pig, the restaurant delivers it and carves it up for you. But you live and learn. I just wish I would've seen a review so I knew what to expect earlier, because I would definetly not order it again. We also ordered some type of fried rice and salad. They were incredibly good. I'd probably order from Mokis again, but I would definetly NOT recommend the whole roasted pig. Too much money for not much meat.
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