First of all, the ambience in here is great for a laid back dinner or casual date. The setup is very pretty. This is an interesting restaurant with several genres of food. I went with the Ropa Vieja. The presentation was very nice and the flavor was good. The black beans were a little hard for my taste but flavor-wise okay. Not great but not bad. The Ropa Vieja itself was good. The service couldn't have been more friendly. Just the right amount of attention and extremely sweet. If I have one "complaint" is that the tables seemed a little low for me. I'm 6' and I had to bend over quite a bit to eat. Definitely not a reason to not visit but something to be aware if you're tall. They are definitely worth a try. I'll be heading back to try the ramen and will update when I do. Update: Went back for the ramen and it was delicious! I am not overly versed on what really authentic ramen tastes like but I have had it in quite a few different places and this has to be one of the best flavored. Service was great this time as well! They had a lot of takeout orders and were very communicative that the food might take a little longer than usual. They said it would maybe be twenty minutes and it may have been but the time went by fast. read more

Very cute inside! Lanterns hanging all over the ceiling. Mask mandate in effect here in LA County, but zero employees were wearing a mask. Not a single one. That was surprising to me. I ordered ropa vieja and it was very bland. The lemonade was good though, as were the plantains. read more

Moshi Moshi Mambo - Pretty lanterns - Cuban Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Amazing authentic bowl of Ramen! It reminded me of my fav local Ramen spot in Hawaii. The presentation matched the taste. New favorite work lunch spot. read more

Moshi Moshi Mambo - Ramen Noodle Soup with pork. Small Oriental Salad - Cuban Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Web site and reviews were so positive. We've been craving Cuban food for a while, thought this was a no brainer. Except this place is deader than dead. No sign or notice they are closed down. Just closed and dead. read more

Moshi Moshi Mambo - Dead restaurant. - Cuban Near Me - Hawthorne, California

I have to say, this restaurant is a new found favorite. My mother recently moved to Hawthorne and we decided to try this restaurant since it was nearby and open pretty late- we ate dinner late. There were so many options & food cultures on the menu and the food was fantastic. The service was so friendly and helpful & the atmosphere was lovely. The beautiful interior decorations, food, service made the restaurant a 10/10- or 5 I ordered the pork ramen, my mother ordered a Cuban dish called Ropa Vieja, and my brother ordered a carne asada torta, it was all amazing. Not to mention it was very cost-friendly for such quality and quantity food & experience !! read more

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So I decided to try this place out , a nice and friendly person by the name of Jaqueline had stop by my job site , was promoting her work place and what they sell at this location. They have a large variety of food options to choose from. I stopped by 2 days later to give it a try. The food was great , the service was really friendly by the staff running this place. Really appreciate them going above and beyond with their customer service. Thanks once again Jaqueline and staff for your awesome customer service. read more

Moshi Moshi Mambo - the front of the restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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Great Late Night Option! And there's so many choices which can be tricky but there's something for everyone. My favorites are the Burger! Better than most, the garlic fish with Lemon is great. Meatloaf and the pizza although I was Leary is pretty good! The Chicken Quesadilla is Great! I love the cheese they use. Delivery takes some time but worth the wait! read more

The Food: I ordered the chicken soup (homestyle, so vegetables and chicken, no noodles) for $10.95. I was just in it for the broth (I'm catching a cold). Broth was pretty flavorful, but it had a veggie or 2 that seem strange for a chicken soup (tomato?), and the full chicken thigh, which was a bit of a pain to deal with. The cut of the veggies were a bit large for me, but again, homestyle. It came with a side of Spanish rice, corn tortillas, and some onion, cilantro and lime for extra seasoning. It doesn't need those, and is good on its own. The portion was very large, good for 2 large servings. The Ambiance: I walked in at 12:20, and they were still pulling the chairs from the side of the room. The place has really dim lighting, which seems more like a dance club. I don't think you'd be able to see a menu in here, but I already knew what I wanted. When I ordered, the owner walked to the back refrigerator to see if he had any. Not necessarily a bad thing, since a lot of soups taste better after the ingredients steep for a while, but it would look strange to someone who didn't know that. This place is okay. They could be great if the lightened up the room a bit and made sure they were ready to go when they opened. read more

Great restaurant, they do deliver and the food quality and preparation are always excellent. I love their chicken salads. Also if you have the opportunity to dine in the atmosphere is very nice, It's a wonderful place to have an event or special occasion. The owners have a long history of putting on classy events for a reasonable price. read more

This is the cutest hidden lounge! I'm so glad we found about this, I wish we knew about it sooner! Atmosphere was unbelievably beautiful and relaxing with jazz playing and I love how much culture shines throughout the entire place. We tried the ramen (delicious) and we can't wait to come back! read more

This is a magical place: a restaurant near he airport open 24 hours! Decent Cuban food, extremely friendly staff, cozy environment, all of these provided me and my friend who just missed our flight great comfort. They even allowed us to sleep in the sofa overnight for free (we paid generous tips instead). BTW, they have a lounge area with nice pianos and sofas. Many thanks to this hidden gem, especially to the manager who accommodated us at that night! read more

Order was all wrong. I ordered a vegan burrito. They gave me the vegetarian. There's a BIG difference between the two. Wrong beans. Wrong rice. I ordered it "wet". They gave me no cutlery. How do do eat a wet burrito with no fork in a hotel?? This was like a taco bell bean burrito but instead I paid $15- now it's 4:45am and I feel sick. read more

Cubano was delicious, the fries were well seasoned with some thing unique. Parsley seasoning? The sandwich had melty cheese and good amount of meat. I only ate half and was full read more

This place is horrible. The lady answering the phone was so rude I ended up not ordering. If a restaurant will argue with you when you ask is there anything on the menu that is not available....is a place I don't want to eat. I like honesty and transparency when I'm ordering food from and unknown place. The response and attitude from the lady who answered the phone tonight made me feel like I could not trust the food. So it's a no for me, and because of her nastiness...it deserved a review. Will never call back again. read more

Got a tip from a friend of a new place with an awesome vibe. They had me at stars on the ceiling. The food is awesome i recommend the empanadas. I had a torta de asada it was awesome. The variety is great offering cuban/ mexican and american options. Nice mellow vibe would love having dinner with friends here in the future. read more

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Restaurant says they are open 24/7 but, they are not. It would be nice if the hours of operation were updated if they are not in fact open 24/7. read more

I had my usual pork Ramen and it was perfect. Reminding me of my tours in Japan. A+++

And exquisite, very unique dining experience with loves lace staff, supreme ambience, and a wide variety of international cuisine will have you and your family coming back for more. I'm nice entertainment area and for new with wonderful tchotchkes and ironing the walls, this is a unique not an experience... Highly recommended. read more

Love it. Exquisite. Customer service was wonderful when I went with my family. The soup broth was perfect for the rainy evening and the ambiance made the food even more enjoyable. I forgot to take a picture of the menu and the food but I'll be back soon. read more

Not open till 3 all lies. They need to fix their hours and I'll fix my review. It's very inconvenient.

Everything is dry and bland! I used to eat here when it was LAX diner and I wanted to like it but the food was really bad. Unfortunately I ordered before looking at the other reviews but if you read this do not order from here unless it's something they couldn't mess up. Like water or a bottle of beer.... read more

I love the empanadas! The music and lighting is great! I went for a friend's bday party and am glad to have found the place! Great vibe!

The restaurant has the best Ramen noodle authentic nice ambiance and service was quick and really affordable price Highly recommended. read more

Best food for your money. The menu is very diverse. The waitress/host/owner is very sweet and attentive. She asked us if we had any questions, we asked for recommendations because we were headed to a day long festival in the ROW and we wanted to eat! Her recommendations for a Cuban plate and appetizers were spot on and we were delightfully satisfied with the Roja Vieja plate and beef empanadas! The atmosphere and lighting is dim and intimate...such a treat! Will definitely be back when we come back to the area!! read more

This is a truly fun restaurant/jazz club/neighborhood bar. We heard the Brazza Quartet play, lots of jazz and Latin standards played with a ton of heart, soul and skill. Definitely coming back again and bringing friends to hear the music and have a plate of Cuban food and a glass of wine! Amazing musicians from Brazil, Belize and Los Angeles - loved their take on "Autumn Leaves" and "One-Note Samba" read more

This the best little kept secret. You want some Puertorican, Cuban ,Mexican and yes Chinese food this place rocks. Owner Rudy greets you like an uncle or brother, you are family. Been coming here for years and can't wait to come again from San Diego. read more

Been eating here for more than a year now. They have all kinds of food! I've been trying to taste all the food on the menu. Their Nachos are fully loaded and the burger is huge and juicy! Also try their burritos, you won't be disappointed. All their food is handmade and fresh so that's amazing! The staff is super nice as well. My favorite thing from here is their Ice Coffee! It's not only delicious but it gives me the energy I need to deal with work! Love this place! read more

I ordered food here form A Local hotel(the embassy by Hilton ) and wow not only was the food not hot or warm it got me and my friend sick the next day. How do these people run a business this way. Even the chicken soups was disgusting. We should have just ordered Dominos. read more

Amazing food and service. Place is clean and nice. We Ordered shrimp fried rice and orange chicken, both were delicious and fresh. Definitely coming back. read more

Amazing food. Service and friendly! Check the hours because their restaurant is not 24 hours but kitchen is. Would recommend to anyone in the area! read more

Warning: If you go after hours, call ahead of time to make sure they are not closed for a private party. Easy to miss and there is no live music. However, it was really nice and the milanesa and flan were tasty. read more

Truly great place their Cuban food is top notch and their service and recommendations were spot on, and the price was great! We will definitely be back!!! read more

From the first time I visited this restaurant, I fell in love with the ambiance, the food and the owners. They really care about their customers and make every visit special. I have tasted over 6 meals and all were super delicious. The chef really knows how to prepare a meal to satisfy the pallet. A+ read more