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Mokis Hawaiian Grill

3.4 (428 reviews)
Open • 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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MOKIS HAWAIIAN GRILL ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Mandi T.

Love this food! Have used for catering too and always have a wonderful experience. Grandma's chocolate cake is the best!!

Two meat plates
Jessica H.

If you're not getting their dole whip at the end of your dinner what are you even doing?!

Loco moco and fried fish
Ethan B.

Ordered the loco moco and the fried fish. Neither were very good. The dole whip was delicious though and the girl at the counter was very friendly. I would say it's definitely not a good value for your money but maybe if you order the right thing you'll have better luck. The loco moco didn't have enough gravy, the eggs were overdone, the meat was bland and rubbery. It's nice in there though! The smoothie was also very good if a little over sweet. Overall small portions too.

2 meat plate with Teriyaki Beef and Chicken Katsu, Macaroni Salad, and white rice.  Spam Musubi and Manapua
Becky J.

One of our favorite local eats! My first time eating in the place rather than doing take out, and was a cute spot! Hawaiian vibes were perfect! We tried many items, and literally nothing disappointed! Definitely recommend if you need a Hawaiian food fix. The Macaroni salad was perfect too!!

Pizookie
Christa M.

Had dinner with my mom and sister here on Friday evening and we were excited for some yummy Hawaiian food. We arrived and waited in line to order as there was a family ordering before us and only one person manning the register. Once our turn, we ordered: One two meat plate - Chicken katsu, Kalua pork, macaroni salad, and white rice One meat plate - Kalua pork, macaroni salad, white rice One Spam Masubi One pizookie with ice cream We didn't wait too long and the food was brought to our table. The food came out hot and the portions were decent. We dug in. The Kalua pork was cooked perfectly but needed flavor. It was missing some type of seasoning. The chicken katsu was my favorite as it was flavored, crunchy, and crispy - mmmm. The macaroni salad didn't have any flavor and was bland. The white rice was cooked well and the spam masubi was really basic. The pizookie was pretty good but after a few bites it became a little too sweet, so we only ate half. There are several tables set up inside and an outdoor patio. There were a few patrons dining in and several to go orders so it was a pretty busy night. Service was good. I'm glad we checked this place out. I will be back for some more Chicken Katsu and Chicken Katsu only.

Klaus pork, cabbage salad, white rice.

My husband and I found this place last night after searching on the maps for Hawaiian food. The service was attentive, helpful, and friendly! The atmosphere made you feel like you weren't in Phoenix anymore, like just visiting a local beach or something. We ordered the food to take home and the presentation was perfect, and the food was 10/10 delicious. I ordered the Kalua pork, cabbage salad, white rice. My husband ordered the chicken, beef, spinach salad, and white rice. We are already planning on eating there again!

Jane S.

the food was amaze balls!! i got teriyaki chicken, it was so tender, and yum yum in my tum tum! the nice lady serving me was nice! her name was claire. she should get a raise!

Terriyaki chicken plate with Mac salad and fried rice!

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Best Hawaiian Food in Mesa - great staff (love Mary!), fun environment, and you have to try the Dole Whip!

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incredible food, not sure what is up with the ratings on here but personally i give this place a 4.7-4.8 best Hawaiian food in the valley

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Mokis is amazing. The workers there are just the sweetest and have great customer service. I will be going again!

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