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Mai-Kai Means “The Finest”
— The Bill of Fare —

great food
& drinks!

Enjoy our delicious menus daily — with or without our famous live show. Cantonese-rooted Polynesian classics beloved for over fifty years, and 57 legendary tiki cocktails from the Molokai Bar.

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Vegetarian options available — please ask your server · The Mai-Kai is cashless; all major credit and debit cards accepted

— From the Kitchen & the Luau Grill —

dinner

Appetizers

Pupu Platter SERVES TWO

$28

(Serves Two) A combination of Shanghai Chicken Sate, Egg Roll, Crab Rangoon, Tahitian Cheese Tangs

Egg Rolls

$14

Pork & Vegetable, Hot Mustard

Crab Rangoons

$16

MAI-KAI Crispy Crab Rangoons, Hot Mustard & Sweet Chili

Tahitian Cheese Tangs

$17

Fried Ham, Swiss Cheese, Mushroom, Yum Yum Sauce

Salmon Poke Wonton Tacos

$16

Cucumber, Avocado, Tare, Pickled Onion

Wagyu Beef Gyoza

$19

Crispy Garlic, Truffle Tamari, Chive

Fresh Coconut Calamari

$22

Roasted Shishito, Coconut Cream

Ahi Tuna Crispy Rice

$17

Sweet Chili, Tobiko, Scallion

Luau Smoked Baby Back Ribs GF

$27

MAI-KAI BBQ Sauce, Papaya Slaw, Fresh Herbs, Pickles

Sticky Pork Gyoza

$16

Pineapple Chili Vinaigrette, Sesame, Crispy Onion

Soups & Salads

Tom Kha Gai GF

$12

Coconut Chicken Soup, Baby Mushrooms, Lemongrass

Crispy Duck & Watermelon Salad GF

$28

Sprouts, Maui Onion, Pickled Chili, Macadamia Nuts

Roasted Lobster Bisque

$16

Sherry, Cream, Maine Lobster

Polynesian Rocket Salad

$17

Wild Arugula, Orange Blossom Dressing, Pomegranate, Beets, Crispy Shallot, Thai Basil

Entrees

MAI-KAI Beef GF

$32

Tender Angus Beef, Sweet Peppers, Scallions, Ginger, Garlic Soy, Jasmine Rice

Roasted Butterfly Branzino GF

$46

Garlic Tamari Butter, Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette, Shiso

Kalua Suckling Pig Confit GF

$48

Slowly Cooked, Pressed & Crisped, Bacon Orange Marmalade, Roasted Baby Beet "Poke"

Crispy Sweet Chili Shrimp GF

$28

Garlic Butter Wok Rice, Pineapple, Green Papaya Slaw

Kimchi Pineapple Sausage Fried Rice GF

$24

Egg, Scallion, Sprouts, Crispy Garlic

Huli BBQ Chicken GF

$25

Hawaiian BBQ Sauce, All Natural Chicken Breast, Coconut Corn Pudding, Grilled Pineapple Chimichurri

Hawaiian Ribeye 14oz GF

$54

Brown Butter Sweet Potato Puree, Pineapple Salsa

Crying Tiger Skirt Steak GF

$48

Marinated Angus Skirt Steak, Spicy Tiger Tear Chimichurri, Carrot Butterscotch Puree, Hawaiian Tostones, Green Papaya

Short Rib Drunken Noodle GF

$32

Wide Rice Noodles, Brussels, Sweet Pepper, Beech Mushroom, Garlic Butter Hoisin

Miso Grilled Salmon GF

$32

Bok Choy, Maitake Ponzu, Fresh Herbs, Sweet Potato Puree

Panang Chicken Curry GF

$28

Steamed Chicken, Baby Vegetables, Fresh Herbs, Scallion, Jasmine Rice

Chicken Teriyaki GF

$28

Sweet Peppers, Sugar Snap Peas, Scallion, Pineapple Teriyaki

Chicken Pad Thai GF

$26

Rice Noodles, Sprouts, Lime, Peanuts, Egg, Tamarind

MAI-KAI Luau (From the Grill)

Suckling Pig PRE-ORDER 48 HRS IN ADVANCE

$400

Butter Lettuce Wraps, Pork Belly Fried Rice, Hawaiian Tostones. A Feast For 4-6, True To Polynesian Celebratory Dining

BBQ Mix

$145

Kimchi Beef Sausage, Huli Huli BBQ Semi-Boneless Half Chicken, Hawaiian Ribeye, Beef Rice, Condiments

Typhoon Shelter Whole Maine Lobster

$90

Chinese Black Bean Sauce, Sesame Garlic Crunch, Crab Butter Rice

MAI KAI No.1 Rum 30 Day Dry Aged Ribeye

$95

25 oz Bone in, Toasted Pineapple Rub, Chinese Broccoli

Dry-Aged Pork Tomahawk

$65

MAI-KAI Rum No. 1 Dry Aged 18oz Heritage Pork Chop, Grilled Pineapple, Sweet Soy, Pickled Onion, Gem Lettuce, Shishito Chimichurri

Add Garlic Shrimp ADD-ON

$16

Add 1/2 Roasted Maine Lobster w Crab Butter ADD-ON

$28

Sides

Charred Bacon Brussels

$14

Jasmine Rice

$5

Sweet Potato Puree

$6

Skinny Fries with Kimchi Aioli

$9

Hawaiian Tostones

$9

Polynesian Spiced Butter Corn

$9

Butterscotch Carrot Puree

$6
— 57 Legendary Tiki Libations · Est. 1956 —

cocktails

Non-Alcoholic

Island Queen Colada

$12

A traditional Pina Colada with a new twist of orange from the tropics.

Tahitian Paradise

$12

A smooth blend of fresh strawberries, pineapple, orange and coconut provide the perfect way to escape the islands.

MAI-KAI Tropical Fruit Punch

$12

Our bartender's best mixing of fresh fruit and exotic syrups. A must for everyone.

Chocolate Typhoon

$12

If you like chocolate and strawberries, this is for you.

Mild Tropical Drinks

Derby Daiquiri

$16

Our own famous creation of the light and frosty orange daiquiri. Official drink of the Florida Derby.

MAI-KAI Special

$17

Cool, light and refreshing. Laced with fresh pineapple juice.

Banana or Strawberry Daiquiri

$17

Fresh fruits and rum blended to create these frosty flavors.

Malayan Mist

$17

Light rum and juices skillfully blended into a refreshingly smooth portion, garnished with a sprig of fresh mint.

Samoan Grog

$17

A pleasant blend of rum and juices. Dry and frosty.

Floridita Daiquiri

$17

Ernest Hemingway's favorite from the Floridita Bar in old Havana, the famous grapefruit daiquiri.

MAI-KAI Swizzle

$18

A velvet bouquet. Slightly rummy and fruity, swizzled with orgeat.

Oh So Deadly

$16

Robust with the rums of the West Indies and the juices of the tropics.

Martinique Milk Punch

$16

Soft and mellow, a heavenly blend of rum, milk, secret extracts and topped with nutmeg.

S.O.S.

$16

Robust with the rums of the West Indies and the juices of the tropics.

Medium Tropical Drinks

Mara Amu

$18

Tahitian for "when the west winds blow". This is the rum punch islanders drink.

Tahitian Breeze

$17

One of the classic tropical creations, a refreshing blend of light rum, passion fruit and fresh juices.

Pina Colada

$18

A smooth, rich blend of pineapple juice, coconut milk and golden rum. A Caribbean favorite.

Planter's Punch

$18

The tradition drink of the East India traders, featuring MAI-KAI Rum No. 1

Cobra's Kiss

$18

Full bodied and full flavored, featuring the famous West Indies dark rums.

Rum Julep

$19

A cool, refreshing blend, featuring light dry rums and the traditional flavors of fresh mint.

Deep Sea Diver

$18

Rich and creamy. A superb blend for those wishing to explore the depths.

Special Reserve Daiquiri

$19

Smooth, 8 year old Appleton's Jamaican rum makes this the perfect daiquiri.

Pina Passion

$27

Icily refreshing. A thirst quenching concoction of rums and juices, served in a fresh pineapple.

Shark Bite

$18

Swim fast and hope for the best! Served with a topping of Appleton 8 year old rum.

Strong Tropical Drinks

Barrel 'O Rum

$25

Smugglers, pirates and rum runners took their pleasures with this spiritous libation.

Mai Tai MAI-KAI NO. 1 VERSION $26

$23

The celebrated drink of the islands. Make it a MAI-KAI No. 1 for $26

Jet Pilot

$21

Fast and courageous, a vigorous blend of heavy rums and zesty juices.

Black Magic

$23

The owner's choice. A superbly smooth but forthright blending of dark rums and tropical juices, subtly laced with coffee and truly refreshing.

Mutiny

$23

A superb blend of the finest rums, fresh tropical juices, and a splash of coffee. A daily ration, says the skipper, prevents scurvy and discontentment with the crew.

The Hukilau

$21

The official drink of "The Hukilau", is full flavored with a splash of Appleton Rum.

151 Swizzle

$21

Strong rums and tangy juices make this a delightfully full flavored potion, only for the sturdy.

Yeoman's Grog

$21

A dry, hardy, full ration of grog, as qualified by the rugged seamen of the adventurous Clipper Ship days.

K.O. Cooler

$23

Heavily bodied and brawny, but smooth. A formidable opponent.

Bora Bora

$22

Long and smooth but potent. An adventurous challenge featuring MAI-KAI Rum No 1.

Special Planter's Punch

$23

A husky blend of heavy Jamaican rums and tropical juices. Only for the bold ones.

Zombie

$23

Powerful, but the smoothest Zombie you'll ever drink. Savor slowly this potent potion or you'll cast your lot with the poor souls for whom this drink was named.

Moonkist Coconut

$35

A cold, frothy blend served in a fresh coconut in the tradition of the islands.

Shrunken Skull

$20

Dangerous and deadly.

Group Drinks

Mystery Drink SERVES FOUR

$100

A communal cocktail, bold, balanced, and built to unfold as it's shared. Trust the ritual.

Rites of Passage PER SHOT

$10

A shared initiation, drawn from the chest, veiled in smoke, and meant for those who know.

Sidewinder's Fang SERVES TWO

$65

You'll need help with this festive concoction served in a colossal snifter

Modern Tropics

Aloha Old Fashioned

$25

A mainland classic reimagined for the islands. Whistle Pig Piggy Back Bourbon and MAI-KAI Rum No.1, softened with maple and layered with bittersweet amaro and fernet for a deep, contemplative finish.

Saturn

$18

A drink pulled from the cosmos. Still gin, citrus, and celestial spice, orbiting in perfect harmony.

Royal Hawaiian

$20

A modern twist from the Waikiki classic from the 1920's, featuring strawberry infused Condessa Gin, lemon, almond and fresh pineapple.

Witchcraft

$20

Spicy Thai spices, island juices, and Casa Noble tequila may just put a hex on you.

Sea Foam Dream

$18

A fleeting, yet unforgettable desire awaits with Condessa Gin, citrus, fassionola, and tropical elixirs

Cannibal

$20

Tropical temptation turned wild with Still gin. One sip and you're the prey.

Port Light

$20

In a sea of rum, this is the bourbon drinker's safe harbor. Lemon, pomegranate and passion fruit pair with High West Bourbon in this 1960's classic.

Hula Girl Martini

$20

This mix will make you want to dance the night away. Featuring Weber Ranch vodka, starfruit, and champagne.

Tropical Temptation

$25

A frozen escape of Casa Noble, lush mango, island fruit, and cool mint. Smooth, refreshing, and dangerously easy to enjoy.

Polynesian Remedy

$20

A restorative island formula-bright citrus, gentle sweetness, and a warming finish touched with smoke. Featuring High West bourbon.

— Sweet Endings from the Islands —

desserts

Pineapple Upsidedown Cake

$14

Pineapple caramel, toasted coconut ice cream

Chocolate S'mores Cake

$14

Torched marshmallow meringue, crispy streusel

Crispy Guava and Cheese Rangoons

$14

Whipped cream, cinnamon sugar, vanilla ice cream

Assorted Ice Creams

$12

Chocolate, vanilla, coconut-pineapple, raspberry sorbet, mango sorbet

Key Lime Tart

$14

Toasted meringue, fresh berries

MAI-KAI Volcano

$65

Layers of tropical ice cream and sponge cake wrapped in toasted meringue; flamed tableside with our own MAI-KAI Rum No. 1

— Coffee-Kissed Classics & Rare Rums —

after dinner drinks

Hot Buttered Rum

$18

A traditional island favorite on cool and stormy nights

Chocolate Snowflake

$18

A cool creamy blend of rums, ice cream, mocha flavors and spices

Kona Coffee Grog

$20

Flaming rum and our combination of coffee, honey cream and secret spices, set ablaze at your table for a sensationally different after-dinner drink

Tahitian Coffee

$18

With rum, liqueurs and island spices. Topped with whipped cream

MAI-KAI Blizzard

$18

A smoothly blended creation of rum, ice cream and West Indian spices

— For Explorers 10 & Under — All Items $12 —

kids menu

Cheeseburger and French Fries

$12

MAI-KAI beef patty with melted American cheese, on a soft, toasted bun. Served with a side of shoestring fries.

Popcorn Chicken

$12

Crispy battered chicken breast bites. Served with a side of shoestring fries.

Popcorn Shrimp

$12

Crispy, bite-sized shrimp lightly breaded & fried to golden perfection. Served with a side of shoestring fries.

MAI-KAI Mac & Cheese

$12

Soft corkscrew pasta tossed in a rich and creamy cheddar cheese sauce.

Buttered Noodles

$12

Twisted pasta noodles tossed with butter and a sprinkle of seasoning. Parmesan cheese upon request.

All kids menu items $12 · served with a smile

— $60 Prix Fixe · Mon–Fri · Aug 3 – Sep 30 —

dine out lauderdale

Prix Fixe

Dine Out Lauderdale Prix Fixe PER PERSON; MAX PARTY OF 10; CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER PROMOTIONS

$60

Includes Beverage, Appetizer, Entree and Dessert. Tax & gratuity not included. Valid Monday thru Friday, August 3 thru September 30. Can be combined with the show for an additional Show Charge.

Beverage (choice of one)

Mai-Tai

included

Beer

included

Red House Wine

included

White House Wine

included

Soft Drink

included

Coffee

included

Tea

included

Appetizer (choice of one)

Mai-Kai Salad

included

Papaya, tomato, island vinaigrette, crispy shallot

Vegetable Spring Roll

included

Fried Pork Gyoza

included

Entree (choice of one)

Shrimp Teriyaki

included

Sweet peppers, sugar snap peas, scallion, pineapple teriyaki

Miso Grilled Salmon

included

Bok choy, maitake ponzu, fresh herbs, sweet potato puree

Panang Chicken Curry

included

Steamed chicken, baby vegetables, jasmine rice, fresh herbs, scallions

Mai-Kai Beef

included

Wok charred, scallion, shishito, sweet pepper, tamarind, soy caramel, steamed rice

Hawaiian Ribeye +$15 supplement

included

Brown butter sweet potato puree, pineapple salsa

Dessert (choice of one)

Chocolate Torte

included

Meringue, fresh fruit

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

included

Salted caramel, coconut ice cream

Per person · maximum party of 10 · tax & gratuity not included · cannot be combined with other promotions · add the show for an additional show charge

— Happy Hour —

50% off
4–7pm daily

Select drinks half off and a special-priced Happy Hour food menu at the Molokai and Bora Bora Bars. No reservations — first come, first served.

Restaurant Hours

Mon–Fri · 11AM – 1AM
Saturday · 10AM – 3AM
Sunday · 10AM – 1AM
Molokai Bar · 3PM to close daily

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