Mochiko Chicken

Asian Fusion can either be spot on or confusing. Asian style fried chicken, when done right, hits home.
I was looking for a new place for lunch. This was a mile away from work, perfect distance. Ordered the Bento tenders combo. Chicken was hot and tender, just the right seasoning. I picked Wasabi Ranch and Satay Peanut sauces, they were both great with the chicken. Fries were awesome, nice and crispy but not dried out.
The bowls looked great, I’ll try one next time.

This is another fast, casual restaurant where orders are taken at the counter and delivered to your table. For lunch, prior to heading for the airport, we stopped by and each ordered rice bowls from the char grilled section of the menu while opting for brown rice and adding vegetables, primarily steamed broccoli. My wife chose the signature Asian Q bowl with Asian Q sauce plus a sprinkling of furikake while opted for coconut curry with craisins. The portion of chicken was ample though on the tough side, but the biggest problem was neither bowl had much flavor. To summarize, we were not bowled over by their bowls.

adding to the list of positive reviews. I’m from the SF Bay Area — land of trendy start up restaurants and food trucks. this joint could easily hang with them for quality and taste.
a hole in the wall gem that focuses on flavor and ingredients. the inside/​décor is simple and plain, but wow, focus is on the food that’s for sure.
had the curry chicken bowl, Thai crispy chicken and the tenders & waffles.
curry was a great flavor, crispy chicken had great texture and flavor, waffles were among the crispest and flavorful that I’ve ever had.
here with the family, the waffles came with a fountain drink. tried the lychee lemonade mixed with some soda water — awesome.

So, the food is 5 star & although service friendly, we waited an absurd amount of time for our food. I’m pretty sure they forgot to make our bowls since the people who came in about 10 minutes after us, got their food before us, ate, & left before ours ever came out. We seriously waited about 20 – 25 minutes!
We only ordered a Hen bowl & Asian Q bowl. Food was delicious. Fresh & cooked to perfection. We paid extra for steamed veggies.
Definitely will come back to try something else.

I had their Crispy Thai Satay… yummmm! My husband had their Garlic chicken and of courlse I took a piece of that. Garlic chicken on its own was okay, but with the sauce it’s amazing… Wasabi ranch. I ordered my son the waffle and chicken bites, amazingly delicious. I’m not really a fan of waffles, but their waffles crispy on the outside and so moist in the inside. I didn’t need the waffle syrup, it was that good.
This was my first, and Mos Def won’t be my last.

This is our first time here and we will definitely be back. We ordered 2 Crispy Mochiko Chicken bowls, 1 Spicy Mochiko Chicken bowl and 1 Mochiko Chicken Satay bowl. In addition, the Lychee Lemonade was to die for!!! The bowls were the perfect size but, if you’re really hungry, you might want to order two. Our bill came out to $ 45 which is not bad between four of us.
One thing I really admire in a restaurant is its cleanliness and this place was spotless! I always go into the bathroom just to see how it looks and it was clean and didn’t smell.
Lastly, the customer service and the welcome we received was perfect. Thank you for a great first experience and we will see you soon!

Items Selected:
Lychee Lemonade
Chargrilled Asian-​Q Chicken Bowl with Furikake, Brown Rice, Stir-​Fry Vegetables
Tenders n’ Waffles — 3 Chicken Tenders, 2 Belgian Waffles, Maple Butter Syrup
Seasoned Fries
Asian Q, Polynesian Sauce, Coconut Curry, Ginger Teriyaki, Mandarin Sweet Chili Sauce, Satay Peanut Sauce
Told by friends and Chefs that Mochiko Chicken was one of the best stops for a quick bite on the West side of the Strip, a Friday afternoon visit to the husband & wife operation at 2101 South Decatur Boulevard showed the rumors to be not only resoundingly true but perhaps even better, the small storefront literally steps from the new Southwest Medical Associates Oakey and Decatur Clinic space.
Owned by Jerry Misa, a former food-​truck owner turned brick n’ mortar almost two years back, Mochiko Chicken is largely a «do one thing, do it well» operation and with the bulk of the menu centered on boneless chicken breasts offered fried or chargrilled the choice of healthy versus less-​so is still unlikely to cost diners more than $ 10, a downright bargain considering the quality and quantity of the meal.
Dividing the menu into several bowls — brown or white rice and Stir-​Fry Vegetables available as a base — plus sides and individual fingers at ¹⁄₃ the cost of *other* places in town, those looking for something fresh and flavorful are encouraged to order the signature «Asian-​Q Chicken Bowl» available with either fried or grilled meat seasoned with Furikake and Jerry’s family recipe «Q-​Sauce,» the flavor all at once unexpected yet familiar with a creamy texture that carries tangy top-​notes and a touch of heat on the ending.
Explaining that Mochiko refers to rice flour, something even many in-​the-​know Southern Mamas have reported adding to old recipes in order to up the ‘crunch,’ Jerry states that his birth in the Philippines and time in Southern California paired to his mother’s secret spice blend in coming up with the concept and with wife Sandra at his side providing excellent customer service, the time and care invested in the restaurant is readily apparent in Jerry’s job duties, on this particular day fixing a roofing issue while also playing host and slinging samples of his collection of housemade sauces.
Avoiding spicy stuff as a half-​day of work remained, Seasoned Fries provide an ample side for sharing while additionally offering a chance to experiment with the sauce and although personal preference obviously plays a large hand in all tastes I personally found the Coconut Curry, Satay Peanut andMandarin Sweet Chili to be most compelling, the housemade Lychee Lemonade also worthwhile to sip on as the Asian Fruit helps to mellow the harsher acidic tones.
Unable to resist Chicken and Waffles, Mochiko’s fluffy squares turned out golden-​brown with a light savoriness to the wisps of dough within, three fried strips fared well during the brisk walk back to the office and although I would have appreciated the «Maple Butter» warm the flavor was nonetheless exactly as described by the naming, the flavor excellent on the waffles leaving crispy fried chicken to be dunked in the other good stuff.
****Family friendly, fast and affordable despite their obviously limited scope, Sandra and Jerry are doing great stuff at Mochiko Chicken and with options available for both fried chicken fans or those looking for a healthful lunch there are few doing it better anywhere around. While a personal preference for more non-​soda beverage options and perhaps a dessert menu is notable, the size of the kitchen and counter are obviously limiting.

I can’t get enough of this place. One of my favorite spots! Small and quaint with nummy chicken.
Asian Q Fried chicken allllll day! I’ve tried the coconut curry sauce and just regular fingers with random sauces but my fave sace will be the Asian Q. Such great flavor compliments the chicken immensely. Explodes in my mouth. So bomb.
I wish they added more chicken, but hey, they’re helping me by not eating TOO MUCH. hahahaha.
Try the lychee lemonade!

After hearing from my friends how great this place is… I figured I’ll give it a try. I got the the spicy mochiko chicken and my friend got the red dragon. The spicy mochiko chicken was nothing special. The sauce basically tasted like teriyaki sauce to me. It was really sweet… Not for me. The aioli sauce in the red dragon was too much for me… It was too creamy and a little overwhelming. The mochiko chicken themselves were a bit dry. The lychee lemonade was probably the best part of the meal. It was refreshing and the hint of lychee was great.

Best bowls in Vegas. I get the Srirachi bowl with veggies. I usually drown my rice in their Polynesian sauce because it is the greatest sauce ever made! It is slightly sweet but savory. It just gives my rice life!
My sister gets the Red Dragon. It is fried chicken with 3 different sauces. She loves it.
The grilled chicken is amazing. It has the perfect char grill amount. I love that charred flavor on my meat. The veggies taste CLEAN… like they actually clean and cook them. Some places have veggies that taste like plastic or like it came right from a bag unwashed. NOT THIS PLACE. I travel 27 minutes to go here!

The top favorites that they recommended were: Crispy Asian-​Q, Hawaiian Hen House, Crispy Mochiko, and The Red Dragon. So, my family & I ordered all 4
All the bowls cost $ 7.99, but the Hawaiian Hen House cost $ 8.99 (1 egg is included)
Pros:
* Bowls were yummy & satisfying (I didn’t feel overly full, but I didn’t leave there hungry)
* Their fried chicken was yummy (better than their grilled chicken)
* Their cream sauce on their bowls was really good
* Their Lychee Lemonade was DEEEELISH!!! It had the perfect amount of lemonade & lychee. I’d totally come back just to get this drink! Haha
Cons:
* Vegetables are $ 1 more, but the pictures on their menu show vegetables. So, it was a little deceiving
* 1 Hawaiian roll cost $ 1.19 + tax… 1 small roll! You can buy a pack of 12 rolls for $ 3 at Walmart
Overall, it was good & I’d most likely come back again.

Rice bowls making comeback lately in the Vegas Valley? All I know is I LoVe it!!! Nothing better then bowl of rice topped with quality protein, side vegetables, and tasty sauces. Mochiko Chicken definitely hits all the things I enjoy about rice bowl. I know you can order fried egg on anything but being my first time wanted to try the bowl straight up. I came with another Unilocaler Suzy H it was her second time so filled me in on the menu and the fact can add fried egg too any bowl. We ordered Mochiko Fried Chicken and Grilled Coconut Curry Bowl. Since with my Unilocal partner in crime like try lot of food. Also ordered the Mochiko Bites with Waffles.
The Mochiko Fried Chicken was solid. It definitely reminded me of local style back home taste shoyu in the crust (that darker side not light and crispy on the outside). Very addicting. You get nice amount of chicken in the bowl. The bowl is nice size not tiny bowl or is it expensive. Double hell yay!!! The side vegetables were good nice hot and fresh. I feel like could have use more seasonings. The sticky rice or could also order brown rice as option was good. The Grilled Coconut Curry Bowl that was the real winnah for me. I would ordered that over the Mochiko Fried Chicken easy. The reason is the sauce combine with the grilled chicken is tasty. The thing that stands out for me. It neither overpowering with the curry or the coconut. Just has that right balance. Both bowls the chicken was cooked perfect nice hot and moist on top of the rice.
The waffles not really fan. The bites is basically the same as regular Mochiko in smaller pieces. The Belgian Waffles maybe that the style cause not often order waffles more of pancake person. All I know is the Waffles were super heavy (no doubt deep fried or tasted like) maybe that the style? I don’t know. It comes with side of honey. Honey did nothing for me change my mind about the dish. The bites one that would order again again.
It somewhat hidden in the corner of small shopping mall. Just look for Trader Joe in the same shopping mall it couple doors down on the corner. The service is awesome from the cashier to think might been the owner checking up making sure everything was good. The place not that big but few tables and stand up counter with stools. They have one widescreen just fyi.
Overall definitely fan and if am in the area plan on coming back to try more of the menu.

This is a small Hawaiian fusion restaurant, but with big flavor! The service is always amazing… My third time here, but my first with him.
FOR HER: I ordered the same thing my first two visits, so I tried something different. All I knew was I wanted the Asian Q sauce with whatever I tried! I got the GARLIC LOVER’S bowl, which was fried chicken with rice, sesame seeds & scallions. For additional $ 1.29 you can have steamed vegetables added too! The chicken was nice & crispy, lots of flavor… The Asian Q sauce was paired great too. This wasn’t a bad choice per say, but I honestly liked what I got previously. I also ordered the LYCHEE LEMONADE as my drink… and I am addicted. It’s not too sweet, yet has a strong lychee flavor. Free refills too? I sometimes want to go by there just for that! A must try!
FOR HIM: He took my recommendation of what I got last time and ordered the ASIAN Q SIGNATURE BOWL, which is grilled chicken drizzled in Asian Q sauce & furikake on top of rice. (He opted for the brown rice instead of white.) We agree this is such a savory combo… The chicken is perfectly chargrilled and goes so well with rice. I found myself eating more of his food than mine honestly, lol.
*My only complaint is that extra sauce is 50 cents and comes in a very small container, which makes me very hesitant to try all the different sauces they have. They have so many but at that price, I’m not going to pay $ 5.00 to try all 10. :(Oh, and they’re also closed on Sundays!

I’ve had this place bookmarked over since they opened and finally got a chance to eat here after a omiyage trip for my Hawaii friends at Trader Joe’s.
We ordered a Garlic Mochiko and Spicy Mochiko bowl both with brown rice. I was a bit surprised that we were asked to pay additional for steamed veggies. I thought that veggies would be automatic but nope, its just for the chicken and rice. The cashier also sneakily upsold me on sauce for both bowls I wasn’t paying attention and assumed that it was part of the meal. So right off of the bat I was not a fan of this place being upsold on veggies and sauce.
I am going to be honest and say that the food underwhelmed me. I felt that the standalone bowls are an incomplete meal without the aforementioned upcharge veggies and sauces. It was good mochiko chicken however I feel that the sauces were a little lacking. It is unfair for me to compare the chicken and sauce to the 808 garlic chicken powerhouses back home but unfortunately the tastebuds have a mind of their own and told me that its was just a jab-​da-​mout and not broke-​da-​mout good.
The grilled bowls that a few other patrons ordered looked much more appetizing and a better value. If I am very back in the area I’d be more inclined to try something from the grilled side of the menu.
The jury is still out on this place for me.

I have been wanting to check Mochiko out for awhile after seeing it on a trip to Trader Joe’s in the same strip mall. I was super curious and hungry so I was ready for a taste!
I was greeted by Jacqueline who is just the cutest gal with a sweet and welcoming personality.
I ordered the fried mochiko bowl $ 7.99, an ala carte chicken tender $ 1.29 and ala carte belgian waffle $ 1.59.
If you order an ala carte belgian waffle as informed does not come with syrup. Hmmm? I like syrup on my waffle so there is an extra charge of 50 cents. My favorite part of the entire meal was the belgian waffle. I could live on those, they are so good.
The chicken tender was good, juicy and flavorful however did not come with a dipping sauce. Once again it would have been an extra 50 cents. My Mochiko chicken bowl was white rice with breaded fried chicken chunks on top. I assumed from previous Unilocal photos I had viewed that there would be a sauce on it. My bowl needed something on it for sure in order to enjoy it.
I went and asked the employee if they have any sauce that I can add to my bowl. She replied yes, for what bowl, for the Mochiko bowl she suggested a sweet sauce. Also that will be an additional .50 cents. I had to have it because the bowl would have been too plain to eat without it. There was just too much white rice to have eaten it dry.
I just feel like all of the items I ordered needed something to complete them, sauce and or dipping sauce. I had the chicken tender, no dipping sauce, belgian waffle, no syrup, mochiko fried chicken bowl no sauce.
I think they should just increase their menu prices and include the sauce, dipping sauce and or syrup needed to complete the meal. After hearing «that will be an additional 50 cents» for the third time I was over the experience.
I may be back, however I think I will just get the chicken and waffles bowl. At least it will include the two tablespoons of syrup.

Don’t you dare ask me about anything else on their menu because I found my favorite and I’m sticking to it. Yes, I’ve tried their Grilled Coconut Curry. Yes, I’ve tried their Mochiko Crispy Fried Chicken. Yes, I’ve tried their chicken tenders. And yes, they are all good and you will not be disappointed. But for me, it’s all about their Hawaiian Hen House. Talk about good tasty chicken. The Hawaiian Hen House is made with their «Polynesian» Sauce, 8 oz. of dark meat chicken, toasted sesame seeds, a fried egg, rice, and vegetables. Just describing the Hawaiian Hen House has me salivating. The bowl is pretty big and less than $ 10. Look folks, I eat a lot of chicken throughout the week. Okay, I admit it. I eat a lot of chicken throughout the day. You can say that I’m a chicken pro. So, listen to the pro. Stop by Mochiko for the Hawaiian Hen House.
2016 Unilocal Review #5

This place is a bit hidden. I go to trader joes often and see it every time I go but never wanted to try it because it the place always looked closed due to the dark Windows and hidden location.
I tried the Mochiko bowl with added vegetables and was pretty impressed. The bowl was decently priced and was pretty tasty and filling. Only thing I wasn’t a fan of was that sauces cost extra.

I had no idea this place existed here! One of our friends recommended this place and I’m glad we stopped by.
All their sauces is amazing and so powerful and mouthwatering! I got the garlic lover fried chicken bowl and the crunch on that chicken was cooked to perfection! Still juicy and moist and into that dip of mochika sauce… omg I die! I couldn’t get enough of it. I also added a fried egg to my order and you know that fried egg on top of anything is basically done deal! Sealed the deal!
I’ll be back on my next visit. Bet on it: D

Life is good. But it’s even better when you have Mochiko chicken. This hidden gem is located on Decatur by Sahara, in the same plaza as Trader Joe’s.
SERVICE
Casual and friendly. They make everything to order so wait is usually 10−20min depending on how busy they are. I personally like placing a pick-​up order on the phone so everything is ready to go by the time I get there.
ATMOSPHERE
Modern and clean. They have few tables and a bar facing the parking lot. You get a good view of people pushing their cart from Trader Joe’s and loading their groceries in the car. It is nice to see what people get and make a list of things to buy at Trader Joe’s while eating at Mochiko. Maybe that’s just me.
FOOD
Hen House Bowl ($ 8.99) has a special place in my heart. This is the most popular grilled chicken bowl according to one of their friendly server. Hen House consist of chicken grilled to perfection on a bed of rice with Polynesian sauce. Then I get my egg sunny side up which makes this bowl a dream come true. Ono!
Asian Q Signature Bowl ($ 7.99) was recommended by my server since I always order Hen House and was looking for something different. It wasn’t too memorable and wasn’t anything special. The sauce tasted similar to Polynesian sauce on Hen House. Only difference was furikake but it tasted similar to Hen House for the most part.
The Bento ($ 7.99) comes with 3 piece of tenders, fries, Hawaiian sweet roll, coleslaw, drink and 2 sauces. They had about 5 – 7 different sauce options. I got to try their polynesian sauce, buttermilk ranch, barbeque, asian Q and coconut curry which all were some excellent flavors. My personal favorite has to be BBQ (I’m so basic, I know). I personally think polynesian sauce and asian Q are better with grilled chicken. This is definitely a great deal!
Lychee lemonade is perfect to quench your thirst. Too sweet for me but refreshing.
CONCLUSION
I will be back soon~

Went on Saturday 10−3−15 around 7:40 PM. This restaurant is located in the same shopping center as Trader Joe’s on Decatur & Oakey.
My friend is kind of a weenie… she only likes chicken strips and french fries so this place was perfect for us because she could have what she wanted and I could get something more adventurous.
I had been eyeballing this place for a while and knew exactly what I wanted…$ 11.97 got me a crispy mochiko chicken bowl with veggies and a lychee lemonade. Definitely one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. Extremely tasty!
The chicken was so juicy and perfectly seasoned. The veggies were cooked perfectly and had a light buttery flavor to them, and the rice was… well…it was rice. I feel like it would be tastier if it was sticky rice but it was still great. Portions were very generous.
Dat lychee lemonade tho… oh wowzers. Genius combination that I would have never thought of but I loved it.
I could eat this every day, seriously. Don’t walk… RUN HERE!