Always on the hunt for the best char siu when I'm out of town, and TikTok led me to this gem inside a food hall. Kai Kai BBQ came through when I didn't feel like cooking (especially with a 3-hour drive home ahead of us). We ordered a little bit of everything--fried rice, bok choy, shumai, char siu bao--and of course, the main event: a pound and a half of char siu. Let's talk about it...solid 8/10. The char siu had great flavor, nice glaze, and that balance of sweet and savory I look for. Definitely scratched the itch. Everything else was good and rounded out the meal well, but the pork was the star. Food hall vibes keep it casual and quick, perfect for when you want something satisfying without the fuss. read more

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Yes, yes, and yes. Get the 3 meat combo and you will not be disappointed. It's enough food for 2 and you get to try 3 different flavorful proteins. We went with the duck, the honey bbq char siu pork, and the crispy pork. You can taste all the flavors that went into making the duck, which was our favorite. We did ask what seasoning they included in the duck at the counter and they rightfully declined to share their secret recipe, lol! Fair! Both porks were delicious as well and everything paired very well with the warm white rice and bok choy. Kai Kai truly embodies the definition of a Bib Gourmand experience: high-quality food at moderate prices, providing excellent value for money. read more

Kai Kai BBQ - Choose 3 - Cantonese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The duck was absolutely delicious even reheated the next day. This was one of the stalls that we checked out in the Mills market. The best way to go about this is to divide and conquer, send one person to one stall and another to another stall since most of these stalls aren't just grabbing and go. That way you can get your food all at once. I got half a roast duck and my husband got shrimp dumplings and steamed pork buns. He forgot he likes baked pork buns more than steamed so take this with a grain of salt, but he found the steamed ones to be too doughy for his liking. He said the shrimp dumplings were great. I absolutely love the roast duck. It had a great taste and is also the right level of fattiness for me. We brought it home and I ate it the next day and the day after, and it was still delicious reheated. Since it is in Mills market, it might be difficult to find a table and parking can be rough. I suggest parking a couple blocks away and walking and having the back up plan of grabbing the food to go. Or just go on an off hour so you don't have to deal with the crowds. We got lucky when we got there at 11:30 on a Sunday. There was no line, but by the time we left at 12:30 there was a line for this stall. read more

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Pleasantly surprised by this stall in Mills Market. I'm not often impressed by food hall vendors but Kai Kai blew me away. Their BBQ meats were all super good. The crispy pork was delicious with crunchy skin and tender meat attached. The roasted duck was a little fatty and our pieces were more skin than meat. The seasoning was on the salty side. The char siu was thick and marinated very well. Good balance of sweet and savory. The platter came with plenty of rice and a hearty side of bok choy. The two sauces are great compliments for the meats. We also shared an order of the steamed duck buns. They were fluffy and sweet with juicy duck meat inside. It was delightful. There's a lot more food to try at Kai Kai and they do catering too. read more

Kai Kai BBQ - Steamed duck buns - Cantonese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Finally gave them a try. My go to, uni girl was closed when I arrived, so I decided to try this popular spot. I got the BBQ chicken plate with egg fried rice. The chicken was Char shu style, which was sweet. I didn't really care for it, but I can see why it's popular. The plate came with rice (I upgraded for fried rice) and baby bok choy. The plate was ok, but not worth the price in my opinion. I would go back to try the dumplings, but the rest of the menu doesn't seem right for me. read more

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Came here sometime last year when they first opened. They are def more organized. The long lines are gone so ordering is easier. Waiting for my food did still take time, but when it came it still was so good. I forgot about the wait. More organized seating at this multi food Asian food vendor food hall. We def like it much better. There's a parking lot in the back and it fills up but def be patient bc the parking will be close by and free. Theres also restrooms inside here too closer to the door where the parking lot is read more

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Very very very delicious. I think Mills Market is more of a lunch spot because we've come here twice around 7 and it seems that we're late and everything else is sold out - next time we're coming for lunch. That being said, Kai Kai was not sold out. They made the shrimp dumplings fresh and they were SO GOOD. The flavor of the pork and rice (omg the garlic rice.. yum) was good, but the platter was room temp/cold. You could tell it had been ready and sitting for quite some time. Still delicious and I would come back to have it again, but like I said - I think it needs to be during lunch. read more

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I love this spot in the Mills Market when I visit Orlando! They went viral and the rave is real! Been going here for a couple months now and I love gettin' their roasted duck for my mom when I head back home! I normally get the char siu and roasted duck with the garlic rice. It's order and wait for your number to be called out kinda service since in a small food hall market. There's plenty of other food stands that serve different Asian cuisine as well. Try them all out! read more

Kai Kai BBQ - Cantonese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Kai Kai BBQ was a hit besides one aspect. When we walked into Mills Market we saw Kai Kai was crowded and we understood why. Though the one turn off was how the guy at the counter was a tad rude and almost uninterested in taking our order. Which can be understandable, given how busy they were. He just had a small attitude and kept looking away from us with almost a dirty look as if we just stepped on his toe or something. However, the food was absolutely delicious and we loved every bite. We got the 3 meat combo of Sausage, Duck, and Honey Chicken. It came with a heavy heaping of rice. The combo was about $20 so that's not too bad in my opinion. Would definitely come back for the food. read more

Kai Kai BBQ - Cantonese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Been here a few times, it's located inside of Mills Market. It is such a fun little market with multiple shops inside. Parking can be a little tough, there is a parking lot out back as well as some street parking along the main road. They have entrances on both sides. Snagging a table can be a bit difficult too sometimes if it is busy. There is usual some free standing high tops always free though. The decor inside is cute with lights and such strewn above. The baos are really good. My all time favorite are their dumplings, they are a must get every time. Tonight I also got the vegetable lo mein to try, it was solid. If you're in the area and looking for a good Asian Market to try, you should swing by and check this one out. read more

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This place is worth the hype!!! The char siu pork is amazing, delicious, and perfect! The serving is generous, and I do think the prices are very fair. I would be a patron way more often if this wasn't located inside Mills Market. I only go during the day on weekdays because it is always packed in there. As lively as it is, it is extremely overstimulating at times. Kai Kai always has the longest line, and I now understand why!! read more

Kai Kai BBQ - Char Siu Rice Box & Siu Mai - Cantonese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Go early! We were there for lunch right when it opened and by the time we were done with our AMAZING crispy pork platter, the crowd was building up. read more

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They can get really busy. The 2nd time I came, it was a little overwhelming because all of Mills Market was super busy. Everybody was standing around waiting next to Kai Kai, in the way of people trying to pass by. It felt like we waited forever, but it was about 22 minutes. It just felt hectic in general. The food is typically great though, so try to get a table nearby and wait, instead of standing around when they're busy. SHRIMP DUMPLINGS aka Har Gow aka Ha Cau aka Crystal Shrimp Dumplings: Got a bite from a friend and these were great! Even after it got cold. I recommend if you're feeling in the mood. SCALLION PANCAKE: These were good and mild. Better when dipped in the sauce! HONEY BBQ CHICKEN: Delicious and full of flavor! Also a generous portion in the rice box! Highly recommend! HONEY BBQ CHAR SIU PORK: Had a bite from a friend and it was delicious! Full of flavor! Seemed like a generous portion in the rice box combo. HAINAN GARLIC RICE: Delicious! I don't like plain rice, but I could've eaten this rice by itself! Highly recommend the upgrade! ROAST DUCK BAO (STEAMED): I just found out, based on past menu photos that, for the same price, they used to give 3 baos in an order and reduced it to 2. That's a pretty drastic difference in value. I'd be more upset, but I didn't think these were that great, so I'm not mad I didn't get an extra one. It's crazy that they didn't reduce the price though. Now for the actual bao, the ratio was off. Too much bread, not enough duck. The duck wasn't super flavorful, and the bread was even less so. I dare say the bread was on the drier side, and not as moist as it should've been. I'd skip this one. There's plenty of other delicious things to get at Mills Market. Save your stomach space. I regret getting full off of this. read more

Shumai was juicy. Love the flavor of the rice in the chicken and rice with bok choy. Crispy pork was good, but skin could use a TEENSY more salt or flavoring. (We got it delivered) read more

Kai Kai BBQ - Cantonese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We got the roasted duck, pork and bbq pork. I thought the service was okay, they got the order wrong and was not very nice when we asked to fix it. We also waited extra long for the correct order. The roast pork was wayyy too fatty, and the skin was not crispy at all! It was more like a chewy texture. The bbq pork was definitely a little better but very sweet. They also don't have water/ water cups, so definitely bring your own of buy it. Overall this is a spot for a quick to go bite but the dining area was okay. Some people never clean up after themselves a there aren't many clean tables to utilize in such a high traffic area. The bathrooms aren't clean and the lines are long. read more

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Amazing tender duck! I ordered the two meat with rice with crispy pork and duck! I love duck and am avid eater of it. Theirs are delicious and truly one of the best I tasted. (And that included Parisian canard confit). Serive is fast and friendly. Loved the hall eatery atmosphere. read more

Kai Kai BBQ - Roast Duck Platter with crispy pork rice box. - Cantonese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Haven't been to this area for a while, this used to be a Vietnamese supermarket but looks like they reformatted it to a food hall type of thing. Smart move, as the place was insanely busy. So crowded it was a bit overwhelming. We were considering lunch there but decided against it and just bought some of the BBQ to go. Among the many stalls Kai Kai is the busiest, with a long line, though the wait time is not terrible as it moves fast. We were a bit disappointed, it's good char siu and roasted pork, but honestly the ones back in South Florida are better, with more tender char siu meat, and crispier skin on the pork and better meat to fat ratio. So, it's good quality but overhyped. Or maybe it has gotten too busy to be able to maintain the quality standard. read more

Tucked in the Mills Market store, alongside several other restaurants, Kai Kai has a casual, food-hall atmosphere. Seating is limited, and it can feel crowded during the day. On our visit about 30 minutes before closing we ordered the roast duck 2/5, crispy pork 4/5,and char siu pork 3/5, served with rice and bok choy. The duck was the most disappointing of the trio. Overly oily, with mostly bone and very little meat. My son couldn't enjoy it at all and ended up discarding it. The char siu pork was a better portion but I couldn't taste the signature sweet glaze that it's known for. Still, I found it a bit too dry and chewy for my taste; all the dishes did come with a standard hoisin dipping sauce, but I'm a huge fan of the meat being cooked flavored without the need for sauces to mask the flavor. The crispy pork offered the most promise, with the expected crunchy skin, but overall the meal left me wishing for more tenderness in the meat and a more generous use of sauce to tie everything together. Given the Michelin recommendation, expectations were high. In this case, the experience fell short. Perhaps the late-night timing contributed, but based on what I tasted, I would not place Kai Kai among Orlando's standout dining destinations. read more

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Stopped into mills market to check it out since we keep hearing all about it. Parking in the back is very tight just FYI. Ordered Kai Kai to take home and get a few meals out of! The spicy steamed dumplings were very good. Filled well, reheated well. The spicy sauce on top was maybe a 3/5 but still good. Next time I will get them without the sauce so I can just have the dumping flavor. The pork noodles have fed me for 3 meals and the pick two meats rice box has so much food in it! Fair warning, the chicken bones are cut though so you may find some small pieces in your box. I loved the side of bok choy and how quickly they were able to put out orders. The whole operation was efficient! read more

There was a small line that moved pretty quickly. This is in the Mills Asian Market. The staff was friendly and answered the few questions that we did have. We ordered some of the different dim sum options and were very pleasantly surprised with how flavorful all of the food items were. They all came out hot and fresh as well. The thai tea I had was also delicious and well made. We were able to grab a table in the food hall and enjoy our items. The 2 of us shared 4 items and we were full after we were done those items. read more

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This was an absolutely delicious meal. We got the 3 meat sampler. It was served over rice with a side of bok choy. We just put it the middle of the 2 of us and ate out of the container. The duck was the standout. The skin was crispy and perfect. We also got the appetizer sampler which was very good. My only complain would be bigger ramekins for the dumping sauce , you had to pour it on top bc no dipping as they were tiny and narrow. The entire food hall vibe was terrific. It was busy but our food came quickly. read more

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I've been to Kai Kai three times now, and while it can be a little hit or miss, it always hits the spot and brings me back to my childhood. The star of the show here is the Pick 2/3 Rice Box. You get rice, bok choy, and your choice of two or three meats: crispy roast pork, roast duck, soy sauce chicken or char siu. * Char Siu (BBQ Pork): The first time I tried it, it was dry and tough. But my nephew ordered it recently and it looked juicy and fatty, so I stole a bite... and it was delicious! If they can keep that level of quality consistent, this would be a must-order. * Roast Pork: My personal favorite. Five-spice marinated pork belly roasted until the skin is (usually) crunchy and the meat is still juicy and packed with flavor. Occasionally you'll catch a piece that sat out a bit too long, but the marinade and seasoning are spot on. * Roast Duck: My wife and I both love Cantonese roast duck, so this is often my second pick. For those new to it, just know: it comes on the bone (so you'll be working around those), it's more glossy and smooth than the shatter-crisp skin of Peking duck, and it's all about that soy-based dipping sauce. Seriously, don't skip the sauce, it takes the duck from "good" to "can I order another box?" Usually they'll give what looks like a thicker dark sauce that is probably hoisin, but the duck one is more liquidy and is usually made with the drippings of the duck! I've had some roast duck with pretty crunchy skin but usually at less busy places so I'm thinking that may be why theirs isn't crispy because they've probably got a bunch in the back waiting to be rotated in. They're cranking out a LOT of meat here, and the line is almost always busy, which says something. Even when it's not perfect, I keep coming back because that rice box combo just hits the nostalgia button every time. Kai Kai isn't fancy, it's comfort food. When they're on their game it's a staple for sure. read more

Kai Kai BBQ - Pick 2 duck and soy sauce chicken rice box - Cantonese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I really enjoyed the pan fried pork dumplings. They are made to order. The filling was delicious and the dumplings themselves were very crispy. You place your good order at their counter and when it's ready you can pick it up from their quick serve counter. There are various tables around the market to sit at. read more

Kai Kai BBQ - Duck - Cantonese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Pros: Location is perfect. In a food hall in the middle of Mills. Couldn't ask for a better location. The staff was very nice and helped us figure out what the best things to order would be. Food was delicious. Fluffy pork buns stuffed with pork, huge shumai, probably the biggest ones I've had! And Szechuan wings that were very crispy and juicy and flavored well, but without the spice. So good. Cons: No real cons. The prices are high, and I'm not sure if the quality is that much higher than average. But that's how it goes. Tips: Get the wings! Surprisingly good wings. read more

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First time trying the food here. Kai Kai BBQ was very good and it does not disappoint. I had the pork belly with fried rice it was good. This location has limited seating. Overall the experience was good. read more

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Omg guys!!!! The hype is so real for this spot! I went on the Saturday after 4th of july weekend & it was shoulder to shoulder packed in there. Unsure if its typically that packed, or just the circumstances. The line actually went really fast & i got my food quickly. Tables are stand, high top, sit, & communal. They overturned quickly, so i got a standing with a napkin dispenser. The building was very hot & my entire party was sweating. The only downfall. Now for the food... im drooling. They make everything including their noodles from scratch. The steamed pork dumplings were beyond. It came in a sauce, loaded with moist juicy filling, & the dumpling held its weight without getting soggy in the delicious sauce. Lo meins typically give me an allergic reaction, so i was cautious trying, but this didn't even give me a headache. It was robust with flavor & tasted so fresh. My other favorite was the chicken congee. It tasted almost vibrant with fruit acidity. It was shocking the layering flavors. Mmmm i cant wait to go back. read more

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Heard great things about this place and it didn't disappoint. Tried the soy chicken,bbq pork, shu mai, and cucumber, and dumplings. Everything was excellent and very authentic read more

Kai Kai BBQ - Cantonese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

My go to bbq meat here is the Char Siu pork. The best way to order this is request "add fat" because then the meat would not be too dry. They stop cooking meats about 6pm ish because they close at 9pm and sell what ever meat they have left that day. I was fortunate enough on Friday to catch a freshly cooked meat and the butcher granted my request of fatty pcs of Char Siu. I also request side containers of duck gravy sauce to dip the meats and drizzle on white rice. These are free of charge. Its cheaper to buy per pound on the meats and pay $3 for steamed white rice than ordering rice plates. read more

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Came to the Mills Market for a hodgepodge lunch put together with food from a few different places. One of those places was Kai Kai. They have a pretty prominent storefront with a some beautiful ducks and meat hanging by the hooks in the glass case. Really cool. Service was good. There was a huge line, but it went pretty quickly. We got the steamed fluffy buns with the BBQ pork inside. These were good. Fluffy, moist, and filled with delicious pork inside. The filling was a little skimpy, compared to other fluffy pork buns I've encountered, but gotta protect the profit margin, I get it. They were still delicious. Next, I went for the classic Siu Mai (pork & shrimp). These were probably the best version of these I've had in a very long time. No ingredient skimping here. Large, plump siu mai with good texture and good seasoning. If you want classic dim sum, these are the ones. Ended with the Spicy Sichuan Wings. Wow! These were delicious. Very crispy, very juicy, packed full of flavor. There's no spicy here, so don't be afraid. I was a little bummed out at the lack of spice, so spicy hunters, avoid this. Everyone else, get these. Overall, this place was very good. A nice, concise menu full of varied items that compliment the other restaurants in the building. Lovely. I will be back. read more

Kai Kai BBQ - Cantonese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

An Asian food hall was definitely needed! We love the vendors at Mills! Previously we've had oni girl, but today we had Kai Kai and our lives were changed! Incredible dish with juicy and tender pork. Another great afternoon well spent at Mills! read more

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Kai Kai is located in the small Mills Market complex. We stopped by on Sunday for our first visit. We were surprised by the number of people. Parking at Mills Market is limited, so you may have to drive around the block a couple of times to find a parking spot. Everything we had was great. Pros: * Everything we had was excellent -- Rice Box with duck and honey bbq pork - great portion size for the price you pay. Everything was cooked perfectly. -- Rice box with Honey BBQ chicken and char sui pork. Great taste and not overcooked. -- Siu Mai - cooked perfectly and great taste -- Pork dumplings - fried and spicy - still tender (not like you get on asian buffets) and coated with a wet spicy sauce * Price - very reasonable - we were surprised that the price of the duck was so cheap and the portion size was excellent * Service - quick and everyone was friendly Cons: * It can be crowded - there are seven vendors in the food court area Get there early and be prepared for a little bit of chaos with so many vendors in the small food court - but well worth the trip. read more

This place was packed when we went, and the food was great, so that explains it. Absolutely amazing dumpling platter!

On the tour of Mills market we were able to also make a pit stop here for a to go order. Looking around the dining area and seeing the boxes of food people were ordering was enticing. The noodles looked great so I was happy when we split a noodle and pick 2 meat/rice box. The noodles were good. I ordered the soy sauce chicken and honey BBQ char siu pork which came with steamed rice and bok choy. I would advise against ordering anything on a bone. They slice the chicken leg quarter right through the bone (with what has to be a very sharp knife) which leaves bone fragments you'll have to pick out while you're just trying to enjoy the meal. I think that was the most bothersome aspect. The spicy dumplings weren't my favorite, the spicy sauce reminded me of enchilada sauce. The section of rice without bones was better and the BBQ sauce they use is tasty, but I'm not sure it outweighs the inconvenience of trying to find a way to dispose of bone fragments. read more

Kai Kai BBQ - Cantonese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Inside the Mills Market food court. I loved this place. I got the rice box with roast duck and crispy pork, both of which were really juicy and fatty, just the way I like it. They also pack the box with rice. The bok choy tasted very fresh and flavorful. My friends got the char siu and honey barbecue chicken, which were also good, but my roast duck and crispy pork were my favorite. It was busy, but the line was short Sunday evening. There was some available tables, but we had to snag empty chairs from other tables read more

Kai Kai BBQ is in the Tien Hung Market Oriental Food Center on E Colonial Dr. The Tien Hung Market is kind of like a food court where you have several restaurants together and that is where you find Kai Kai. There food is amazing; I love their Crispy Pork. Fast and courteous service and food comes out quickly. The ambiance is very casual and it is a little loud in there. read more

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So happy I tried Kai Kai. The smell of their meats emit from the stand and beckon you as soon as you walk into Mills Market. I ordered the rice box with Honey BBQ Char Siu Pork and Roast Duck. The duck was not my favorite as I found little meat on the portion I was served. HOWEVER, the pork was amazing. The sweet and saucy pork was topped over the rice, which absorbed some of the sauces from the pork. On my next visit, I'm trying more from their menu and will get the pork again! read more

Kai Kai BBQ - Char Siu and Roast Duck Rice Box - Cantonese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Now I've got to say this is the best food spot in mills market. Their fried pork dumplings are absolutely delicious. They always have the longest line and it's always worth it. The ambiance is super cool as always. The workers are very kind and respectful too. read more

Kai Kai BBQ - Cantonese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Stopped here for lunch and glad I did! The mills market wasn't too busy. The cashier guy was nice. It took about 15 minutes to recieve my food. I ordered their bbq wings which was a special. As well as the w choice of meat of char Sui pork and duck. The meats were cooked perfectly. The sauces tied things all together! Definitely recommended this place! read more

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Service was quick since we were the first ones to order. It wasn't that busy either since we got there at 10am , but after 10:30am, a lot of people started to come in. I got the bbq pork and the crispy pork with the garlic fried rice. Everything tasted good except for the crispy pork because I was expecting a way more crispier pork as advertised but instead I got pork that looked boiled and had a lot of fat than meat but half of the pork was thrown out. I paid $19 dollars and some change for this one plate. I personally don't see anything special about this place to come again. read more

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This place in the new-ish Mills Market on 50 had the longest line at 11a on a Saturday and it just got busier and busier. They were still stocking the hanging meats but they looked more and more delicious. We weren't super hungry so a few samples were ordered. The bao buns were delicious and the spicy chicken dumplings had that Szechuan kick to them which was amazing. I think the "hot bar" is managed by them as well. There are a few choices at this location, but this one seemed like the most popular. I'd love to try those bright red ribs next time!!!! Yum! read more

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