Mochiko Hawaiian in Newton, MA, is your go-to spot for a true taste of Hawaii right in the heart of the city. We serve up delicious Hawaiian eats, refreshing bubble tea, and killer chicken sandwiches that will keep you coming back for more. From breakfast to dinner, we offer a menu packed with flavors that capture the essence of island vibes, all made with love and a touch of our signature Mochiko style. Don’t miss out on our next-level Mochiko-style fried chicken-crispy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or settling in for a meal, Mochiko Hawaiian promises good food, great vibes, and a dining experience like no other. Come join us and see why we’re a favorite in the #617!
Sunny Wong
The place is a little crowded but the staff is super friendly. Their fried chicken is really good too! The drinks are delicious.
… moreH P
Was alright, wanted to like it but the left more to be desired, spent a lot of time on the island and SoCal where Hawaiian food was easy to obtain. Was excited that there was a Hawaiian food spot in MA and trooped over to try it. Had the loco moco, curry chicken and spam musubi. The rice for all the dishes were undercooked making every bite crunchy, spam musubi was alright but could tell it had been sitting around for awhile, everything was under seasoned and lacking that authentic taste that my wife and I were craving. Not a bad spot since Hawaiian food is rare here but wouldn’t go out of our way to get it again.
… moreHajime Chiba
Amazing spot to get drinks and food. The employees were kind enough to let me borrow their charger when my phone’s battery was dead. Their generosity gives an amazing, welcoming atmosphere. Definitely check it out if you’re in the area!
… moreJireh H.
When it comes to customer service, they truly nailed it. So much so that I’d visit just to have interactions here or watch the others interact with the staff during service. Why? They are truly amazing with the way they interact with just about everyone who steps through the door. Perhaps, that man was the owner? I don’t know and I don’t care. Whoever he is, kudos to him for being awesome.
But my reviews are always going to be based on the food alone. And that alone I write of:
Beautiful presentation. Arrived fast and furious like I was about to trash this place if it didn’t. Hot and steaming. Screaming for me to partake in delight. Everything about that part was amazing. And I accepted it like my life depended on it. Hoorah!
Now comes the slight issue.
It looked mad good. It smelled mad good. But it wasn’t!?!
The food was bland like Covid has hit my tongue (which it didn’t) and taken away my ability to taste. The pork wasn’t tender and the chicken was absolutely under-seasoned. I don’t know. Why could it be this way?
Then again, the kids totally taking the spots and being “rude” didn’t help either. You don’t need to be in three spots at a time. Usual suspects they say? Whatever. I’m just here for the epic food.
Long story short, food could be even better…just season it well please….
… moreWallace Chan
Excellent fried chicken and loco moco, as well as very delicious, creative drinks. The staff are super friendly and helpful. Seating is a bit limited for dining in, so we usually get takeout. It should be noted that they pack the drinks into the takeout bag, so you only carry one bag out you; this is a nice touch!
After several trips over for food, I can confidently recommend this place. 10/10
… moreKristy Johnson
Truly unique and fun restaurant. I had a little trouble opening the door and someone came right out to help.
Inside, the cute rubber, ducks, large, painted murals, and retro candies, and treats really gives you this fun vibe.
The chicken was the best fried chicken I’ve ever had. It comes with sticky rice and a salad and some pasta salad on the side, but it was just so well seasoned and perfectly cooked.
Really really impressive!
Somebody put their heart into this place and it shows. It’s also delicious and kind of place you walk into with a smile.
… morelin
Friendly and fast service! Met a friend for a quick boba tea date so we didn’t try the food yet. However, the whole menu makes me want to come back and try especially the fried chicken. The vibe is quirky and retro, blast to past for sure.
… moreKiki
Walked by this place before New Year and decided to give it a shot today. Didn’t disappoint me at all. The place has great vibes. The girl at the cashier, Jenn, and the Chef, are very friendly and super helpful for our time there with her recommendations. The Tiger Tea is pretty good, too. The Mochiko Chicken plate is delicious! Love the interior that full of graffiti and school kids’ artwork. Especially the crazy panda artworks by the famous WOES on the hallway. Super cool place with great variety of menus to try out! We’ll definitely be coming back to try other menus here. Highly recommended!
… moreMatt A
Got the loco moco it was delicious. The spam musubi was also delicious. The only thing that fell short was the Mac salad. Just a personal preference but it prefer it without the potato and egg. It also did not taste like Hellman’s or Best Foods mayo. This should never be substituted.
… moreBrandon B
An interesting spot. You are greeted by interesting decor with a loose video game theme which I can appreciate. The staff were very nice and great you with a smile so that’s all a plus. The food itself was good, but, slightly expensive for a fast casual place due to the fact that they charge for utensils and other additional service fees I was unaware of. As I ate at the restaurant how else am I supposed to consume my meal? It does seem primarily like a takeout place, but, if you want to charge for utensils then have reusable ones. Great with allergies so I just add that. Not quite sure if I would return.
Edit:
Interesting. Instead of addressing any of the concerns they use a sleeping emoji. Very mature. Definitely won’t be returning but my review stands.
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