This is underground the Echleon grill restaurant. On entrance to Hunã, it is welcoming like you're on a tropical getaway. I liked the motion screen with the waves crashing in behind the bar. The speakeasy is setup as a tiki bar, that did not disappoint. The wait staff are friendly and able to explain all the drinks and the inspiration behind them-- I wish I remembered their names, but their team work and chill demeanor were great. Ooh.... Yes, there is a drink passport, which is a cool concept, inviting one to keep coming back to experience a variety of craft cocktails. My friend and I tried a few different cocktails-- Saturn *2, the Undertow, and the Mai Tai. I love all the interesting tiki glasses the drink arrive in, they help set the stage for the tiki atmosphere. The drinks were all flavorful. I would mention the Mai tai has a good punch and a bit in the sweeter end, if that is what you're seeking. There are small plates available, we tried the Bao Buns- crispy chicken and pork belly. I enjoy the crispy chicken best, there was a little zest that was a delight. We also got the coconut shrimp-- they were sweeter than expected and only 4 small shrimp came in a serving. For the price, I would expect a few more shrimp. The price of cocktails are reasonable in today's market from 15-20$. They also offered mocktails, draft beer, and shareable drinks Also, I can't forget to mention l given the location be ready to wait a little while to get in. On our arrival, there was a line of about 39 people at opening time and we waited about 20 minutes outside to get in. Overall, I would return and say it's worth the wait to enjoy the atmosphere and experience craft cocktails post dinner. read more

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Hunã is new tiki bar speakeasy in town from the folks at Echelon and I've been so hype since I first heard about it from a year ago on the DL from Max, my favorite bartender in Michigan (who I first met at Mabel Gray but now leads the bar program at Echelon!) Full disclosure(s): First, I'm obsessed with tiki bars (started me young with Disney and the tiki room. Second, I was so hype about this opening that I'm a founding member - the free monthly drink and skip-the-line benefits (among others which are all listed on their website) are AWESOME. We came on a Saturday around opening and the line was already down the block. This crowd control is done because they have a 78 person capacity, but Max told me that they tried during opening and the poor bartenders. This makes sense to me as they're not just making gin & tonics or vodka sodas. Tiki drinks have so many ingredients! So anyways, it becomes 1 table in, 1 table out basically. We had the following - the menu is basically like 50/50 tiki classics and new tiki-themed drinks: * Octo Shot-Ski - I'm a sucker for a good presentation, and honestly this just tasted good - like juice haha. * The Iguana - while this isn't a classic, it was DELICIOUS because it was their take on a green negroni and I enjoy negronis in general. * Undertow - I ordered this because of the cynar (artichoke liqueur)! I enjoyed it and it was really well balanced and boozy - as you'd expect from a tiki cocktail! * Zombie - delivered on a classic zombie (aka packed a punch) * Rum Cake: our lovely server Lucy did warn us that this was pretty small and it was but it was tasty!! I'll be back to try other small plates. The only ding - the restroom situation is NOT great. Upstairs at Echelon is fantastic but I'm sure there were reasons why there were only 2 bathrooms made. Honestly though, making them into stalls would help greatly. read more

This is a really cool bar with a lot of unique drinks. It feels like you are in a Hawaiian Tiki bar. All of the drinks come in unique glasses and are quite strong. We thought the service was very good. Our only problem is that the drinks feel overpriced which came to around ~$22/drink after tax, tip, and well being charges. read more

Huna - Pina Colada and Strong Island - Tiki Bars Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

New spot in downtown Ann Arbor in the basement of Echelon. Huña means hidden in Hawaiian so they're def going for the speakeasy vibe. There is a neon arrow sign around the corner from Echelon and they're open Thursday-Saturday 7pm-2am. The entrance stuff is kind of weird thought People lined up early and we were one of them. A person came along the line to ask how many people in our party. They only allowed 4 people in the lobby at a time (???) and while we were waiting in line parties or 6 were able to get in right away. Guessing because they had reservations which makes sense, but still kinda awkward. Def going for the speak easy vibe! Once we got in though we went down the stairs and through some beads and then paradise! Such a co tropical vibe down there!! We sat at the bar and the bartender recommended some fun drinks for us. Prices are a little high but it's not a place you'd go and sit and drink for hours. The tiki drinks weren't too sweet though some are very clearly noted as being sweet. I'm so glad we stopped in! read more

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I'll happily make this drive to Ann Arbor for Hunã! The ambiance totally makes you forget that you're in a basement instead of an island bar at sunset! We sat at the bar and watched the bartenders work, which is a thing of beauty. We got passports to start, which they stamp so don't forget what you had. My first drink was the Kona, which is a take on an espresso martini. Very good. We started with the bao buns which were very good.Then the Singapore sling might have been my favorite drink of the night, with the galbi ribs. The ribs left a lot to be desired because they were a little tough. We ended with planters punch which were paired with the poke bowl. Loved it! So fresh. My favorite dish of the night! All in all, we had a very pleasant, enjoyable experience and will definitely be back! read more

Huna - Food menu - Tiki Bars Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Manufactured line is funny. I found the experience hokey - felt like one of those overpriced Disney restaurants. Went for the drag bingo tonight with one guest driving from Detroit, and it was canceled with no notice. read more

We had heard about this new Tiki Bar that opened in February, downtown Ann Arbor. It's a underground venue, below Echelon Kitchen & Bar accessible off of Washington St. This was previously just a basement, so everything is brand new, and they did a great job on the interior design and furnishings. They offer a mix of classic and curated cocktails. We sat at the bar and our server Frank was very friendly and welcoming, explaining their concepts for cocktails. My wife chose the Island Martini, Coconut Rum, Vodka and Pineapple. It is a little alcohol forward so if you like a something on the stronger side, this is a good option. She really enjoyed it. I had the KONA, which is an Expresso Martini with a Hawaiian twist. Dark Rum, Coconut Rum, Expresso, Expresso Liqueur, Cinnamon and Chocolate bitters. This IMO was a winner! Great blend of flavors and well balanced. Would definitely order again. They do offer some food options, small plates, which we did not try, as we had dinner reservations upstairs at Eschelon. Would definitely recommend giving HUNA a try, next time your downtown. read more

Huna - Island Martini on the left, Kona Martini on the right. - Tiki Bars Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Almost don't want to rave about it so it doesn't get too busy but Hunã is awesome. The decor puts you right on an island and the drinks are strong enough to convince you you're actually on one. Bartenders are extremely friendly and have great recs so definitely ask if you're not sure what to order. Still need to try the food which I'm sure is excellent but will definitely keep getting my passport stamped! read more

My husband and I were SO excited to hear that one of our favorite restaurants was opening a TIKI BAR! We love tiki bars and just knew that Echelon would bring their top-notch level of food/drink quality and impeccable service to this new venture. We headed to Ann Arbor on their second night open to check it out. We arrive prior to the 7pm opening because we knew there would be a line. There was, but luckily we were the first in it! (Hunã offered yearly memberships with perks, like skipping the line, but those sold out before day two.) Promptly at 7pm, the doors opened and we got our first look at the place. From the entrance staircase to the seating areas to the bathrooms, everything about Hunã is well done. It reminded me of a vintage tiki bar with classy, tropical decor. My husband and I chose a seat at the long, gorgeous bar and started our tropical mini-vacay. The bartenders were knowledgable and friendly (especially Will) and the drinks were phenomenal. You can tell that each cocktail was well-planned, from the quality ingredients to the fun barware and garnishes. We each had two drinks and split a third and they were all VERY tasty. My favorite was their take on a Mai Tai, which has a passionfruit foam floater (sooo good), while my husband loved the Thunderbird. We can't wait to go back and try more! They also offer food, so we ordered a few things and called it dinner. We tried the galbi ribs, coconut shrimp and poke. The only one we would skip next time is the ribs, as they were a small serving for the price. We'll definitely order the bao buns next time as the couples on either side of us raved about them. We had a hard time deciding on a dessert to share, but landed on the delicious chocolate and coconut. After we couldn't eat/drink another thing, we sadly left to make room for others at the bar (there was a 10-15 minute wait outside), but look forward to visiting again in the near future. Next time, we're bringing friends so we can try the High Tides bowl and Octo-shotski! read more

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Like Echelon, over priced and over hyped. Rude management and bored up front staff. There are significantly better tiki bars in Michigan run by people who care about tiki culture, environment, and mixology. Go to Frankenmuth, South Lyon, or Grand Rapids. Skip Ann Arbor's Huna. read more

It truly feels like you're in paradise and the drinks are delicious! The on draft mai tai is so much fun and is the best I've ever had!

TIKI ENTHUSIASTS BEWARE: This place is trap. From the start, we were made to wait in a manufactured 30 minute line set up to make the bar look like it's a busy and popular spot. After witnessing a manager, Emily, talk down to the bouncer we knew the vibes were off. Once we got downstairs, having been walked down by Emily who wouldn't speak to us we noticed most of the bar was empty- yet a line outside. I could maybe understand this if the cocktails were labor intensive, but after speaking to another manager, Max,  told us that most of the cocktails are right out of the Smuggler's Cove cocktail recipe book. Then he let us know that the Mai Tai is made in huge batches and on draft. Very disappointing as I don't think I've ever been to a tiki bar where the signature drink is pre-made and the manager lets you know the drinks aren't original. The "Octo Shot-Ski" is stolen directly from Three Dots and a Dash in Chicago. The bar's decor isn't really thought out either. You walk in and feel like some Miami based venture capital firm poured a lot of money into what they've seen from other bars which comes off as soulless. I think the most offensive thing about this business is that they are actively reviewing and deleting honest negative Google reviews. They are taking on huge FTC risks of $50,000 per offensive for negative review deletion. This business should also be concerned as many complaints have come up of buying positive reviews. The business should review the FTC's Consumer Review and Testimonials Rule. read more

Had a wonderful time here! My friends and I were visiting on holiday. Lucy waited on us and she was delightful! I had a poke bowl and it was delicious. We enjoyed our time and we will definitely come back when we visit Ann Arbor again. read more