First time here, and it did not disappoint! Quick service. Casual vibes. Delicious flavorful, fresh food! Tan tan man ramen was great, would only recommend adding more vegetable options to it and making some spicy options!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Nicolas Castronovo
Wow the food was amazing. I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed a meal as much in my entire life. I wanted to order more! I was skeptical as first as I wanted sushi but wasn’t sure what exactly I what to order. But my wife and I split Ramen and the “Nami-Bara-chirashi” and it was mind blowing! You have to try this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Nathan Jirka
The food is really good, it made the grade for a group of homesick japanese. Staff was nice and helpful with a spontaneous ukelele performance for a
Delicious dinner, great service, clean bathrooms and restaurant. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Ramen
Kat Posada
Incredible food and service. The staff made us feel like family. We had the chicken ramen, sashimi, spicy edamame and assorted mochi ice cream. I can’t wait to go back and try something else.Kid-friendliness: High chairs available. The server was very sweet to my baby.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Ramen, Spicy Edamame
Ken Romaniszyn
Five stars for Moa Kitchen! This gem offers authentic Japanese cuisine that truly delights the palate. From the moment we stepped in, the excellent service was noticeable. The staff made us feel welcomed and were attentive throughout our meal, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. The casual atmosphere was just what we needed - a relaxing and comfortable environment that's great for families looking to enjoy a meal together. It's the perfect spot for anyone seeking a change of pace from the usual hotel dining options. Another big plus is the ease of parking, which is a rare find and added to the stress-free experience. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Moa Kitchen is a must-visit for delicious food, warm service, and an overall fantastic dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura Booth
Bumped in to this and never looked back. Soft shell crab best I've ever had! We all loved our different meals! Kitchen staff never stopped moving.Vegetarian options: Only tried yaki-onigirl and salad.Parking: In frontWheelchair accessibility: Accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup
Kendall
Masa is the man! He always takes the time to tell me about new/seasonal fish. Moa has great golden snapper, toro, hotate, and interesting rotating fish.
Sandra Coats
Made a reservation same day for dinner; easy drive from Mauna Lani. Parked behind the building.Ordered sashimi and gyoza for appetizers…fresh and delicious.Husband had sukiyaki and I had chicken katsu don.Everything was flavorful, fresh and amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ariana Huang
This place is awesome! We enjoyed each dish, especially the cod and Takoyaki! The salad dressing tastes so good and refreshing, I even asked them where to buy the dressing haha. Highly recommended!
Standout dishes were the Yakitori set and surprisingly the Egg Drop soup. The eggs in the soup were fluffy and the soup itself was hot and very flavourful with some nice chili oil. The yakitori were all Smokey well seasoned and very juicy. Wish we got more. I also really enjoyed the softshell crab and grilled rice cakes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Drop Soup
Emma W
The girl at the front desk, short with dark hair and Crocs, was kinda rude. Acted like they were too busy to care if we ate there. Didn't want us on the waitlist, even if it was miserable outside. Service inside wasn't any better – took forever to order and get the check. At least the food was decent, but overall, not the best dining vibe.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Braden P.
The larger woman was totally rude for no reason. It was completely uncalled for. I'm telling literally everybody I know not to go here because of how she screamed at us. Unbelievable, you've lost my business forever.
zhou c.
An older woman was incredibly rude to us for no reason. I would not recommend coming to moa kitchen.
Jackson S.
The MOST RUDE WAITER I HAVE EVER MET IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. When my friends and I walked into Moa kitchen, we were met with lovely smells and delicious look food at our neighbors tables. We sat down and ordered our food, and everything was going great until it was time to pay the bill. We were told that we had to split our four orders of food into 2 bills instead of four, which is a minor inconvenience, but not a huge deal. Then another waiter returns to our table after about 15 minuets of us waiting and says "so do you guys want the bill split four ways"? At this point we just wanted to pay for our food and leave, but we understood that the staff was busy at the time so we gave them the benefit of the doubt. When we finally revived our bill after another 15 minuets of waiting, it was instead 3 bills. All of this is just minor inconveniences and clearly misunderstandings, so it wasn't a big deal! We want up to the front to pay, but then, as I was scanning my card, some person looks at me and yells "HEY YOU, BOY! GET OVER HERE" in the most bloodcurdling rude voice I've ever heard in my entire life. This person then continues to SCREAM at my group (of 16 year olds), about "continuously asking my waiters to split the bill four ways instead of two". Unfortunately, this message on my phone is unable to convey how absolutely loud and rude this person was. Even when we were kindly trying to deescalate the situation, she continued to yell at us and repeatedly screamed "WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE!!! GET OUT!". I then motioned my group out of the building and calmly said "you won't have to refuse our service because we will never be coming back here." Moa kitchen is a great place to go if you want to be yelled at and harassed for something you didn't even do. This person was a bully and thought she could have a power trip over us just because we are young. If anybody knows a way to personally contact the owner or higher up manager, please let me know so I can prevent literal children from being screamed at ever again.
First time here, and it did not disappoint! Quick service. Casual vibes. Delicious flavorful, fresh food! Tan tan man ramen was great, would only recommend adding more vegetable options to it and making some spicy options!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Wow the food was amazing. I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed a meal as much in my entire life. I wanted to order more! I was skeptical as first as I wanted sushi but wasn’t sure what exactly I what to order. But my wife and I split Ramen and the “Nami-Bara-chirashi” and it was mind blowing! You have to try this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
The food is really good, it made the grade for a group of homesick japanese. Staff was nice and helpful with a spontaneous ukelele performance for a
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Ramen, Yakitori Set, Pork Gyoza, Miso Soup, Yakitori Veg Set
Delicious dinner, great service, clean bathrooms and restaurant. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Ramen
Incredible food and service. The staff made us feel like family. We had the chicken ramen, sashimi, spicy edamame and assorted mochi ice cream. I can’t wait to go back and try something else.Kid-friendliness: High chairs available. The server was very sweet to my baby.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Ramen, Spicy Edamame
Five stars for Moa Kitchen! This gem offers authentic Japanese cuisine that truly delights the palate. From the moment we stepped in, the excellent service was noticeable. The staff made us feel welcomed and were attentive throughout our meal, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. The casual atmosphere was just what we needed - a relaxing and comfortable environment that's great for families looking to enjoy a meal together. It's the perfect spot for anyone seeking a change of pace from the usual hotel dining options. Another big plus is the ease of parking, which is a rare find and added to the stress-free experience. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Moa Kitchen is a must-visit for delicious food, warm service, and an overall fantastic dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bumped in to this and never looked back. Soft shell crab best I've ever had! We all loved our different meals! Kitchen staff never stopped moving.Vegetarian options: Only tried yaki-onigirl and salad.Parking: In frontWheelchair accessibility: Accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup
Masa is the man! He always takes the time to tell me about new/seasonal fish. Moa has great golden snapper, toro, hotate, and interesting rotating fish.
Made a reservation same day for dinner; easy drive from Mauna Lani. Parked behind the building.Ordered sashimi and gyoza for appetizers…fresh and delicious.Husband had sukiyaki and I had chicken katsu don.Everything was flavorful, fresh and amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is awesome! We enjoyed each dish, especially the cod and Takoyaki! The salad dressing tastes so good and refreshing, I even asked them where to buy the dressing haha. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Standout dishes were the Yakitori set and surprisingly the Egg Drop soup. The eggs in the soup were fluffy and the soup itself was hot and very flavourful with some nice chili oil. The yakitori were all Smokey well seasoned and very juicy. Wish we got more. I also really enjoyed the softshell crab and grilled rice cakes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Drop Soup
The girl at the front desk, short with dark hair and Crocs, was kinda rude. Acted like they were too busy to care if we ate there. Didn't want us on the waitlist, even if it was miserable outside. Service inside wasn't any better – took forever to order and get the check. At least the food was decent, but overall, not the best dining vibe.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
The larger woman was totally rude for no reason. It was completely uncalled for. I'm telling literally everybody I know not to go here because of how she screamed at us. Unbelievable, you've lost my business forever.
An older woman was incredibly rude to us for no reason. I would not recommend coming to moa kitchen.
The MOST RUDE WAITER I HAVE EVER MET IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. When my friends and I walked into Moa kitchen, we were met with lovely smells and delicious look food at our neighbors tables. We sat down and ordered our food, and everything was going great until it was time to pay the bill. We were told that we had to split our four orders of food into 2 bills instead of four, which is a minor inconvenience, but not a huge deal. Then another waiter returns to our table after about 15 minuets of us waiting and says "so do you guys want the bill split four ways"? At this point we just wanted to pay for our food and leave, but we understood that the staff was busy at the time so we gave them the benefit of the doubt. When we finally revived our bill after another 15 minuets of waiting, it was instead 3 bills. All of this is just minor inconveniences and clearly misunderstandings, so it wasn't a big deal! We want up to the front to pay, but then, as I was scanning my card, some person looks at me and yells "HEY YOU, BOY! GET OVER HERE" in the most bloodcurdling rude voice I've ever heard in my entire life. This person then continues to SCREAM at my group (of 16 year olds), about "continuously asking my waiters to split the bill four ways instead of two". Unfortunately, this message on my phone is unable to convey how absolutely loud and rude this person was. Even when we were kindly trying to deescalate the situation, she continued to yell at us and repeatedly screamed "WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE!!! GET OUT!". I then motioned my group out of the building and calmly said "you won't have to refuse our service because we will never be coming back here." Moa kitchen is a great place to go if you want to be yelled at and harassed for something you didn't even do. This person was a bully and thought she could have a power trip over us just because we are young. If anybody knows a way to personally contact the owner or higher up manager, please let me know so I can prevent literal children from being screamed at ever again.