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    Kai Kai BBQ

    4.1 (173 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Steamed duck buns
    Linda L.

    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.

    Christine S.

    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.

    Close up of the rice boxes menu and the pick 2 and pick 3 options and prices
    Rachel M.

    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

    Aurora G.

    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.

    Kai S.

    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!

    Tyler N.

    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.

    A. E.

    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.

    Char Siu Rice Box & Siu Mai
    Larissa J.

    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!!

    Wilma S.

    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.

    Thanh-Van L.

    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)

    Millie C.

    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.

    Roast Duck Platter with crispy pork rice box.
    Rachelle R.

    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.

    Kim N.

    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.

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    *4.5 but rounded to 5…read more I've been going to Tasty Wok since their old location across the street on E Colonial Drive. It was a hole-in-the-wall dive but still authentic back then. The staff were friendly and prompt. We came around late lunch and it was picking up after we were seated. The space is wide and has the old traditional Chinese restaurant aesthetics with a slight modernization. You can see all the crispy meats hanging at the front counter like a traditional shop. We ordered the Shrimp Wonton Soup with Egg Noodles. My go-to for comfort food. I've been a customer since college days and they make one of the best shrimp wontons. I know they've tweaked the recipe a little since the shrimp filling used to be ground up, which was better, but it didn't take away from the freshness. The broth is consistently flavorful with fresh greens and egg noodles. I somehow like the texture of the noodles more than the spaghetti size ones. We ordered the Crispy pork Belly and Duck combo which is really well seasoned. Some bites may be a little salty but it balances out with the rice. You can hear the crunch on the pork belly which is my favorite. We also got the Beef Chow Fun. It's wide noodles and cooked with scallions, beansprouts, and white onions. It was cooked over a flame so you can taste a hint of a char which is not overwhelming or greasy. It's the perfect balance to all the items. What I didn't order was the Water Spinach but it is one of my favorite vegetable dishes. You have to try it when it's available! I had hot tea with it and lots of hot chili oil in my dishes! I am happy they have remained pretty consistent in the dishes. Only on a couple occasions it was off but not many times. There's a small parking lot and plenty of street parking. They share it with other popular spots like Haan Coffee, Sampaguita, etc.

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