Kristi
Ok so walking in I thought it was strictly a to go place. The menu was plentiful and had many things I would love to eat. Then we walked through this wood door and all the sudden there’s a sit down dining room and a cool looking Hawaiian waterfall display as you walk in. It’s dark inside so if you’re older you’re gonna need that flashlight on your phone to read the menu. Minor stuff. They bring you a sample of 3 meats as you sit down if it is your first time visiting. Korean chicken, kalua pork and I forgot the other chicken but it’s like teriyaki chicken. IMO the Korean chicken has the most flavor. Then the kalua pork just melts in your mouth. Takes me bale to the islands..those flavors. Ok so we ordered lumpia’s and a kalua pork masubi. Both were delicious. Lumpia’s were short but fat and super hot out of the fryer! The masubi was big and I really liked it! Next our plates came and I have to admit my spicy poke bowl was underwhelming to the eyes. I’m so used to seeing poke with rice, edamame, veggies and all decorated pretty in a bowl. This was just on a plate. The ball of rice, a little pile of the tuna covered the spicy sauce and the a little dollop of seaweed salad. Don’t get me wrong it was alll amazing and soo darn delicious! It just didn’t look fancy. The other plate was the mochiko chicken. That plate came out looking like it would definitely fill a belly and maybe take some home for later. Ugh no. No none of it went home. I took a few bites of the mochiko chicken and was hooked!! My oh my it was spectacular! The breading of the chicken is light and crispy and the chicken was so tender. It was perfect. I’m drooling and craving more as I write this. I was satisfied with just this order but how can you leave a place you’ve never been and not try the dessert? Out comes the pineapple upside down cake. I also ordered a dole whip float. I liked the float. It was a perfect option if it had been summer. I actually preferred the cake. It can a little warm and kinda crispy on the edges and the rest of the cake was moist and heavenly. I’m telling you if you are caving a little bit of Hawaii you need to come here and get your little bit of Hawaii here. You’ll be happy you did. Everything was so so good. Even our server was great! He recommended the mochiko chicken and what an excellent choice it was!! Oh and they make great mai tai’s here as well!! Among others…get your haole butt down here!
… moreANTHONY TINNIN
Da Taki Hut is a standout Central Tacoma spot with standout food and an unforgettable drink scene. The real stars are the people behind it: Rob, the mixologist, who clearly knows his craft and crafts cocktails that invite you to savor the night—perfect for a bartender’s choice moment or a thoughtfully curated drink. Steve, the owner, runs the place with warmth and a knack for great, flavorful food. It’s exactly the kind of local joint you want to support—friendly, no-nonsense hospitality, solid bites, and drinks that remind you why you enjoy going out.
Shout-outs to Rob for elevating every drink, and to Steve for the consistently delicious food and genuine hospitality. If you’re in Central Tacoma, this place deserves a spot on your list. As I like to say like Arnold ” I’ll be Back ”
… moreA Gal
Excellent food, top notch service and the owners are just incredibly beautiful people. We drove up from Bremerton and it was my second time and husband’s 1st. He’s hooked and to me it was better than the 1st. You have to try it! The Mac salad is outstanding .
… moreTina4 Moore
Highly recommend! Great themed atmosphere & great service. Delicious Hawaiian food. Korean chicken and the tiki chicken are delicious. They let me substitute tiki chicken for the burger patty on the Loco Moco. My new favorite salty & sweet.
… moreRebecca Taylor
Tried this place after my Niece saw a TikTok review. When we arrived we were surprised to see it was a place we’d driven by a million times but never even noticed it.
Because it was our first time there the waitress brought out a small sample of each meat they offered for everyone at the table and it was the perfect gesture as all of us need up ordering their large combo.
The decor theme was so cute and interesting. With the background music it really felt like you were on a mini vacation.
Service was great, food was perfectly flavored and this place is truly a hidden gem.
… moreBianca Rohrbacher
The food is so flavorful. Just get all the meats! Bartender 10/10 fun drinks in even more fun cups!! My only regret, not getting a to go plate since we live far away
… moreD Mann
I was absolutely shocked with the reviews so high that the food was SO BAD.
We got the mochiko chicken and the Pele Mud Slide (fries with pulled pork and gravy on top).
They do bring you samples of meat to the table, which is a great idea. After tasting all the samples (that didn’t taste fresh at all), I wasn’t sure what to order. I was thinking the gyoza, but after asking the server if they were made in-house and him telling me that no, they were not, I didn’t want to spend 7.50 on frozen dumplings. I thought the Mud Slide could be okay. It was not.
I was served what were probably frozen fries, a small amount of weird pulled pork and what was likely packaged gravy mix. The mochiko chicken was barely edible.
I think this restaurant is decorated to look like the Tiki Room at Disneyland and the cleanliness of decor was questionable.
… moreNancy Stovall
the best place for awesome & delicious food in Tacoma! and then there’s the great service, lovely staff, and really cool tiki decor — not to mention tasty cocktails with unique and fresh garnishes. they really go all out here to make everyone feel welcome and well-fed! I never miss going here whenever I’m in Tacoma.
… moreBeatrice Doyle
We entered and it was very cute. The Tiki/Islander vibe was fabulous! When you enter you think it’s a very small business until you are invited in through a door you didn’t notice until they opened it. A little speakeasy vibe going on.
Our server brought out little fry boats and toothpicks with different meats in them to see what we liked.
We ended up getting a combo platter to share. Tons of food on the platter. Every bite was delicious
There’s a bar in the back and my drink was amazing. It was a Sea Foam Swell blended cocktail. It had banana liquor, pineapple juice, and rum.
Our server was the best. Very attentive and caring.
I give a five out of five because this was an experience not just dining!
… moredana tomlin
Great experience. Our bartender was charming & fun. The food was delicious. We got the lumpia, various spam masubi, & moco loco. Overall, great time! One person on our group said this was one of the best experiences they have had. We definitely enjoyed ourselves.
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