Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food

First time trying out this Hawaiian style restaurant on Loop 12 in Dallas. It was Delicious!!! Taylor tried the Teri and Katsu plate and I got the Teri and Veggie Plate. We will definitely eat here again. AND they do have outdoor seating for when we have our dog Buddy with us. He's gonna love the chicken 🐔🐔

I’ve been here several times, and from my very first visit, I knew the food was going to be great—and it always is. I usually order the katsu chicken, and it never disappoints. The portions are generous, and the chicken is always fresh. This spot is definitely a go-to when I’m craving some good mac salad and comfort food.

Pork was cooked to perfection. Rice had nice texture and flavor. Macaroni salad was great. The chicken was delicious and the portions were good. I even liked the box it was all served in, clean tight container. Thank you.

I am on the email list for Mo' Bettahs, and through an email that was sent, they announced they were having a special for today only, a buy one get one free, on their regular plate lunch. I figured that was a great deal (and these days, who doesn't love a great deal?), and decided to pop in to place a to go order. Upon my arrival, I noticed they were very busy, which is always nice to see, especially seeing how many restaurants have closed recently in this economy. I was promptly greeted with a warm welcome, and placed my order. While it took a little longer than normal, I remained patient as I completely understood the workload the employees were up against. What resonated with me was they all still had their smiles on. The plate lunches were fantastic!! The Teriyaki Chicken was tender and moist as was the Kalua Pig (pork). The ambiance there was calm, with Hawaiian style music playing softly in the background and surfboards adding to the Hawaiian theme. I would highly recommend stopping in if you're craving a delicious Hawaiian meal!

This is a food I crave. I order the same meal each time because I’m so satisfied and have no desire to try something else. It’s the grilled chicken and for my sides I do double macaroni salad. The rice is great too but I love the taste combo of the other two. The grilled chicken comes in medium/small type pieces and is on the thinner side. It is cooked to have charred crispy edges- the marinade is some sort of teriyaki like sauce that creates the bbq like, crispy texture and seals in the juices. So good! The macaroni salad is extra creamy with some chopped, vegetable pieces mixed in. There are dipping sauce options and you can add 2 to your order. The food is definitely flavorful enough without the sauce- but try them all bc they are good too! This meal is also a great value! I always get two meals out of one serving, making it just $6 and some change per serving. They have some interesting drinks too but I stick with water. I have tried two locations and they are both consistent and equally great. Make sure you join their rewards program on the app. They have the most generous rewards offering of any program I have joined. I often get a free meal with purchase and also accrue rewards for free add ons like drinks or dessert. I have not cashed those in yet. And if you have tried a similar style of Hawaiian fast food chain in the DFW area (which I will not name :), Mo’ Bettahs is far better in quality, taste and value.

I ate here last night with the kids because some friends wanted to go. The atmosphere is basically surfboards and a place on the beach. The food is good, if a bit salty - and I generally like salty food. The portions were generous and the food was tasty. I'd go back with friends for sure. I had the mini plate with Pulehu Chicken and veggies. The chicken was great, the veggies were mostly just broccoli - not much of a mix, but they were ok. Rice is rice, but it wasn't too dry and was fine. The shredded cabbage was completely blah and the macaroni salad would probably appeal to others, but I didn't find it compelling.

My first time eating Hawaiian food and I loved it so much!The staff was friendly and patient with me as I did not know what I was ordering . I got the teriyaki and katsu plate 🫶🏽

First time trying Mo’ Bettahs, and wasn’t disappointed! The flavor is excellent, and we loved the macaroni salad. Having so many sauce options is a huge bonus, and they were all tasty. The tropical “POG” juice was great! The teriyaki chicken, chicken katsu, and luau pork were fantastic.

Absolutely delish true Hawaiian. Mac salad is so legit it's like being in Hawaii Friendly staff too Blows Hawaiian brothers away-try it

The portions are generous and the meat is perfectly seasoned and cooked well. The macaroni is great ( just a little bland for my taste). We ordered online so the service was fast. It was nice to finally get EXACTLY what I ordered! Great job Bruddah's

I do not live in Texas, actually fleeing for the Maoli concert in downtown town Dallas. I had this restaurant on my previous trip in October and needless to say, Everytime I am in Texas, I will make this stop to eat here. Food is delicious: portions are great and flavor does NOT lack. My go to meal Teri steak and katsu! Both come with sauces and are delicious. I added a musubi for my plane ride the following morning. The cookies are a delicious endcap to that meal! Wash it down with a pog juice! So ono (delicious). Ambiance is clean and decor reminds me of home (O'ahu). Service was ok. All in all would totally recommend! Wish they would open up chains in Washington

Came here late one night. Had the katsu and steak. Katsu was the fav. The steak was a little chewy but overall good taste. It was a long wait for our food but it came out delicious and fresh. We've ordered to go before, and it wasn't good an hr later. Our group had the Kalua Pork which was a little salty and dry. Prob would not get that again.

I absolutely love this food!!!! I'm supposed to be on a diet....yeah, ok. Can't with having to pass it twice a day to and from work......my lame excuse. It's the best! I love how super- flavorful meets the just a little- flavorful. I tried the "brothers" and found it too salty and overwhelming. I need one Hawaiian man in my life!!!!! Thank you, "Mo!"

This is not usually the type of food I eat but I work the area and had a limited amount of time for lunch. This is a fast serving restaurant that is very efficient. I had the: Palau chicken: pretty good, not overcooked, good texture Chicken Katsu: prettyrkispy. The plate comes with a scoop of rice and macaroni, they also offered some teriyaki sauce. I added the sauce to the rice and macaroni and it was a game changer! really brought the whole thing together. Also it's got a nice casual hawaiian vibes that really elevate the feel of the place. Would recommend for lunch!

Though I wish there were more veggies available as sides (I don't tolerate anything spicy -- so the slaw and other option was a no go, and macaroni in all forms is gross), the protein options had me sold. The Katsu chicken...divine. The teriyaki chicken..grilled lovely. I'll be back!

Such a tasty place! The chicken, the steak, the rice, the macaroni salad was all so delicious. All of the employees were so friendly and helpful. Really made the experience that much BETTAH! I don't know what else to say except that it was Mo' Bettah!

A delicious go to for flavorful meats or shrimp with macaroni salad like you are on the islands. I had the mini with shrimp with Tax 10.89. Omg you can not beat that for a great late lunch.

I'll start with the Service = reasonable time involved, pleasant workers. Ambiance was average fast food building with ample tables and some decoration to suggest Hawaiian style. Food = I had their Feneau Special of teriyaki chicken and steak. The portions were ample plus, I got two meals out of the dish. However, the steak was a real disappointment! At least half of it was pretty much unchewable, gristle bound, but what I was able to eat was very tasty. My wife had a pork plate that she says was very good, and again, plentiful. We both liked the Macaroni salad that comes with the dinners. This was our first visit to Mo Bettas in Saratoga Springs, UT and will not likely be our last, but in the future steak will not be one of our choices. Nice to see other reviews were more complimentary of their steak plates.

Good pacific style teriyaki chicken. Really like the dipping sauce. The other meat options are goos

Really good food. The workers get food out quick and it's best Hawaiian style food in the area.

This restaurant portions are generous, our favorite meal teriyaki chicken with white rice Warm welcoming, good service. We love to come here with kids. Very delicious food, definitely recommend.

Cool looking place. Wait for the food was interminable. Like more than 30 minutes. I don't get it. They weren't that crowded. Food was good. Not worth the wait. Prices are fair. IMO not as good as the other Hawaiian place popping up everywhere.

Review coming from two Hawai'i kids who moved to Dallas this summer! We were itching for some local food and decided to give this place a try. The place had ample parking and was really clean inside! We ordered a mini plate with double katsu and a regular plate with the Teriyaki Steak + 'Ekolu chicken. We weren't disappointed! The katsu was by far my favorite and resembled the kine you'd get back home. You will need extra sauce for a mini plate as a heads up! The chicken and steak were also good (personally just thought the katsu was better). The only let down for me was the mac. I needed a tad bit more salt but that's just my preference! We will be back the next time we get a craving. I'd love to see the menu expand to include more local foods like saimin, loco moco, haupia, poke, lomi salmon, u kno da kine

1st and foremost, the customer service as soon as you walk through the door was a vibe of 10. I had teriyaki chicken and it was unequivocally "the .com"

We stopped in here for a quick, informal dinner before heading into downtown. I got a mini plate with the teriyaki chicken and pork. The teriyaki chicken was delicious and had great flavor. The pork was super salty to me though. If you use their teriyaki sauce and pour that over the pork, it helped tame down the saltiness. My husband got a regular plate with teriyaki chicken and teriyaki steak. The steak was super good and had great flavor! To drink, I got their house made POG and that was yummy! It was comparable to the canned version. The inside of the restaurant was decorated in Hawaiian decor and had surf videos playing. Service was quick and efficient as well. I would return here again!

Mo'Bettah makes it MO'BETTAH! So, in my sophomore year of high school, my family moved to Hawaii(Thank you Uncle Sam). I have very fond memories of the kindness of the people, beauty of the island, and last but not least, the FOOD! I have been looking for the opportunity to check this place out, so off to the races we went! The decor and atmosphere was giving suttle island vibes with simple little bursts of color and lacquered wood. Matched with the playlist(think island groove). The young lady working the counter was bland at best, but not rude. Just not very welcoming. More like,"Come on and order this food and get the pushin!" Although, I'd rather frequent a spot with mediocre food and great service, I did not let it deter me from my pursuit of what Mo'Bettah had to offer. Mo'Bettah offers a simple menu that I appreciate( I'm one of THOSE PEOPLE who have to read everything on the menu before deciding). 3 plate options with your choice of protein( 2 meat choices for the Mini and Regular. 3 for the Ekolu) all served with Rice and Macaroni Salad. Mr. got the Ekolu with Tempura Shrimp, Teriyaki and Pulehu Chicken. The tempura shrimp was fresh and crispy as it should be and looked exactly like the picture(a plus). Mom's and I both got the Mini Plate. Her's with Teriyaki Steak and Chicken which were both lacquered with the tangy, salty teriyaki sauce that I remembered enjoying on the island. They were both tender and flavorful. My Mini Plate had the Kalua Pig(think of it as a hawaiian pulled pork) that was tender and well seasoned, but a little less juicy than I would expect. The Pulehu Chicken was simply seasoned with garlic, black pepper, and a few other spices that were well match to the tasty chargrilled chicken thigh. However, it lacked the juiciness that I would have liked, if not being accompanied by a sauce. The rice was cooked PERFECTLY and took me back to the island. The macaroni salad was what I was really looking forward to. The macaroni I remember in Oahu had a distinct tangy and slight sweetness(compliments of sugar and apple cider vinegar) that this one was lacking. Nonetheless, Mo'Bettah definitely offered a break from the average quick service chicken spot. Check it out!

Good food! Best Hawaiian ive found in Dallas. Weekly dinner! Katsu and pork are favorites- good macaroni!

I have been going here for a while and always have been pleased. I usually order through uber eats but I downloaded the app and ordered directly and got free delivery with $30 order. Well, what a total disappointment it was. I ordered around 1p for delivery at 5p. The food was cold, the cobtainers looled like someone dropped the bag as all the food was upside down. The slices of cabbage were the middle hard part and not sliced. I ordered brown rice and got white. The salad is brown like it has been sitting there for days. I am from Hawaii and finding a place that has food close to what we get in Hawaii has been nice and I have told so many people about this place. But, i think I will avoid this place for a while. I should have taken photos of all the toppled food but I was so upset that I put them in containers and found the food cold to the touch. Total disappointment.

This place is soooooo good! You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. We tried a little bit of everything and my favorite was the teriyaki steak and the macaroni! It's super authentic and decently priced. The service is really nice and welcoming, they helped me decide what to order and gave suggestions! Try it! You won't be disappointed! :)

This is my first time going here & I've been craving for Hawaiian food. I decided to go here and take a chance. I ordered Katsu Chicken & Teri Steak with Spicy Mayo & Yeobo Sauce, they did not disappoint. The steak is very tender and the macaroni salad is very juicy. I received the food real quick (in and out) which i was very please about it and happy that i didn't have to wait in line since i only had 1 hour lunch. The staff was friendly and allow us to get sample of the macaroni salad prior.

Ordered 4 mini plate online. The pickup was a bit unorganized. Food was ok. The proteins (steak, katsu chicken and teriyaki chicken) was tasty. White rice cooked perfectly. Macaroni salad was just ok. Great price for the amount of food. I'd recommend

Rice was crunchy like potato chips! The employees need to learn how to make brown rice.

Great tasting Hawaiian food!! The food always taste fresh and we enjoy it once a week!!

Great way to get protein in. Great portions of delicious food This place is always clean and welcoming.

Okay my first impression is that the mini plate is a ton of food! I got the teriyaki steak and the katsu chicken with a side of teriyaki sauce! They were both SO GOOD. Especially the steak. I'm usually a huge fan of Hawaiian macaroni salad but I think I'm used to it being a little bit sweeter so it wasn't my favorite. It was so easy to use the app (other than not being able to apply my reward at checkout but that's okay!!) and my food was ready very quickly. The employees were great! I'll absolutely be back. It was clean and smelled incredible inside.

Great food great people always a good experience. Customer for life here the family loves this place also and so do of all my friends.

Hawaiian food? Not even close... no malasadas, no musubi's, no Lau-Lau, no Lomi-Lomi... no tako-poke... no aloha, no mahalo... they sell Hawaiian Sun drinks and call it Hawaiian food. Pass on dem bruh, give's da licking and walk hard past... no grinds hea bruh.

Really good, always wanted to give it a try. Came in, great service. I love the food from Hawaii and was not disappointed. Food was fresh and tasty. Would definitely come back again.

I saw the review by my Yelp buddy Ray F and as veterans of Hawaii, we had to try this place. We went on a Saturday for lunch. If anything, the ambience made us wish that we actually were in Hawaii instead of NW Hwy in Dallas. The inside does look like a place you would find on Oahu where the owners originate. The staff could not be more friendly. They greet you with an "Aloha." As we were studying the menu, someone came up and explained everything to us. The cashier was friendly, and when was the last time that happened? As we ate, someone checked in on us to see how we liked everything. The real Hawaiian spirit for sure. One humorous side: as we ate, Jimmy Cliff was playing The Harder They Come and I wondered to myself whether the staff knew that Jamica is not a Hawaiian island. Somehow, Caribbean music in a Polynesian setting seems odd. Now, for the food. I had a regular plate (two meats) and I chose teriyaki chicken and Katsu chicken. The Katsu is basically crispy fried chicken cut into strips. The chicken was tender and tasty, I really liked it. The teriyaki chicken was not quite as good although it was not bad by any means. It lacks the grill flavor that you find in Hawaii. I would not recommend pairing the teriyaki sauce with the teriyaki chicken because it turns into something way too sweet. The wife also had a regular plate and chose the kalua pork and teriyaki steak. The pork was incredibly tender but it appears not to be wrapped in taro leaves that they use in Hawaii that impart a unique flavor. The steak was a disappointment in that it was not tender and had a lot of gristle. The sides--steamed white rice and macaroni salad were fine, although I am not a big fan of the macaroni salad because it has tons of mayo. I thought the prices were reasonable for the portion size. I would return again to try a couple of other chicken dishes that looked good, but I would not recommend the steak.

I was sure hoping this place would live up to all of the 5 star reviews from the soft opening attended by mostly new Yelpers! We gave this new establishment a few days after opening. There were two in my party for takeout and rumors are, we've been to a few more restaurants than most (my belt agrees). Easy to find, plenty of parking, nice patio and Hawaiian looking interior of surfboards, Hawaiian photos and a Hawaiian state flag facing the busy NW HWY of Dallas (wish it was a sandy Hawaiian beach!). But once inside, you are kind of in a Hawaiian sort of mind, even if you are just a haole. The layout is pretty good and the menu board is really easy to understand!! Price seems reasonable. The counter staff were still training and needed a lot of assistance, but the trainer was able to answer our questions and helped getting our order correct in their system. I appreciated the Veteran's discount! We ordered a lot and tried just about everything on the menu, really! Don't forget to grab your side salad from the cooler in front of the order counter! We forgot as none told us until we were walking out the door. We were handed a number and we grabbed a spot to wait, look over and take pictures of the place (like all Yelpers, right?). In a few moments, out came a person with a bag containing our order. It seemed light so we peered in. only thing right was the side of tempura shrimp with one entrée missing all 3 meats. Back to the kitchen that person went! A few moments later, another person came back with another entrée of luau pig and steak teriyaki but still missing one. So we waited mo'. A few mo' minutes, out came the other entrée of luau pig, steak teriyaki and chicken teriyaki being carried by a manager who also handed us 2 free smaller entrees for our next visit and mo' apologies than we expected. Getting home, after smelling the delightful aroma, we were eager to dig in. The salads we almost forgot were good. The shrimp tempura had a thicker batter than I've had and it seemed to trap some extra grease. It was okay. The steak teriyaki was really goo, the luau pig was almost tasteless and a bit salty. Glad I had ordered some of their Mo' Bettah sauce to help it. The chicken teriyaki had super good flavor, but was a tad rubbery. The rice and shredded cabbage that comes with the entrees is pretty good. My tip is get some extra sauce to flavor both. We had substituted the side salads in place of the mac and cheese. We both were strong on the 3 stars. Perhaps a few more weeks of hiring mo' people and getting them trained will make this place mo' bettah?? We will be back to try it again in the future. That area of the city does struggle to get good staff. We'd love for this place to make it!

Mo Bettahs...Maybe Bettah on a different day?! Overall the food was decent, service was quick and friendly. A good addition to an area dominated by Chipotle for a while. However, I had to shave off a star for the pork being so salty. It is disappointing, because the overall flavor, taste, and texture was spot on but it just was far too salty. Maybe it was an accident and a drizzle of salt became too much? The chicken was overall good flavor but did also seem like it was left on the grill too long...but the teriyaki sauce was nice. The rice and Mac were also good and I appreciated the good portion size. I'll try Mo Bettahs again hoping it Might be Bettah...they're not many good Hawaiian options in Dallas. Unfortunately the chicken I had seemed pretty dry

Best part was the Katsu chicken! Very hot, tender, and crispy! Meat served on a bed of cabbage. Teriyaki was a bit chewy and rice was a tad dry. Good-sized portions. Staff was friendly.

Decent food and they have a limited menu. Simple choice selections with no regulars like "loco moco" and a few others. From what they have...it was good. Food was okay. Compared to the local eats in Hawai'i or other "Hawaiian style" eateries--the flavors were there and portions are a little smaller than what I was expecting in Texas. Nevertheless, the cookies were delicious and great to have some island grinds while away from the island. Mahalo nui!

Tons of seating, the people taking our order welcomed us and were friendly! I ordered the mini plate for $8.5 and added upgraded the teriyaki steak for a little more dough. Its a pretty good place with "later" hours 10pm, and the food came out mighty fast and fresh. I got the teriyaki steak, and Kulua shredded pork along with mac salad and rice. for a "light Hawaiian" lunch, the mini is the move, but if you are feeling for the real deal, I'd say got for the bigger 3 meat! teriyaki steak: decent sweetness, wish it was more tender Kulua shredded pork: Not bad, i may get it again, but it felt like it was cooked too fast so it didnt shred to how I personally would like. Their signature sauce is fine, I may opt for the other 2 options when I come back. Rice is cooked perfectly Mac Salad is the standard I would skip the teriyaki steak, but next time I would try the katsu and teriyaki chicken!

Food is good but they take 10 mins to answer the phone every time and have the worst automated message to answer

Consistently excellent food, speedy service, and an outstanding staff. A winning combination every visit!

They are simply the best! The food is wonderful, the staff is always friendly, and the portions are just right.

The food was good , we enjoyed it . We were in a hurry to get to an event. It was a nice casual experience.

l got my order for takeout this evening and this is what I got. for $14?????? am I missing something? I was extremely upset when I had gotten home and opened this. if this is not a mistake, try another place seriously. not only was the portion for a small infant, but it was cold and dry and almost flavorless.

I got the teriyaki chicken and puhela (sc) chicken over rice and macaroni. They were so good! The chicken was so flavorful! Macaroni salad was perfect. I liked it better than Hawaiian bros macaroni salad. Didn't get to try their drinks this time but I will next time

Delicious!!! Love this place, wish there were one in Fort Worth! But I don't mind driving until that happens!

Great Hawaiian BBQ, my favorite in the area! Teri chicken and Mac salad are top notch!

If I'm ever waiting it's because the food is being cooked fresh right in front of me and anit nothing better then fresh off the grill BBQ Staff is always friendly, food always constant, portions match the price very well. Pulehu Chicken is our fav Steak damn close second Pulled pork and teriyaki's tie for 3rd but still winners!! Haven't gotten around to the shrimp tempura Or katsu chicken but I've been eyeing it. This is for-sure one of our go to spots. I'll post pics next time since I always seem to start eating my food on my way home lol But safe to say the photos on site look like the meals you take home and not many spot do.

Terrible... don't order DoorDash because they will get your order wrong and burnt. This place is an embarrassment. Best thing was the guava juice.

This regular plate was so much food! I know it doesn't look like it because i had already taken a few bites lol The steak and chicken were both so flavorful and juicy. The rice was super fresh and the Mac was good-ish. Wasn't bad but wasn't amazing.... The woman there was super nice and my food came out pretty fast! That is always appreciated on a lunch break!

Something fishy about these reviews. Either nobody in this area knows what good food is supposed to taste like, or this place is paying for the high star rating. It's "sponsored" on Yelp so that's a little suspicious. I'm not Hawaiian or an expert in Hawaiian food, but I've been a few times and i do love the cuisine. This ain't it. It's not just that the food isn't particularly good tasting, it's that all the meat is over cooked and dry. We tried every single meat and the only thing that was even remotely acceptable was the Teriyaki Chicken. Everything else, especially the steak, which is more expensive, was super tough and dried out. Macaroni salad was super bland. They offer sauces and you will need them to rehydrate your meats. Service wasn't great, either. Staff seemed impatient and bored. If you can see this review (cause it hasn't been hidden yet by Yelp), don't bother with this place. Hawaiian BBQ is incredible - just not here.

This place was excellent. We stopped in for lunch and tried their Hawaiian chicken plate. Also their shrimp tempura both were excellent. Would definitely recommend to my friends and family. The atmosphere is nice, causal and friendly. The service was nice and pleasant. They were very friendly and helpful. They seemed to know their menu.