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Mai-Kai Restaurant and Polynesian Show

Item: Mai-Kai Restaurant and Polynesian Show
Author: Dale Mack

Cuisine: American, Asian, Cantonese, Hawaiian

Price: $$

10Best Says

A Fort Lauderdale mainstay and local institution, Mai-Kai Restaurant and Polynesian Show is an absolute must-do. This restaurant has served excellent, traditional Cantonese and American dishes in an exotic atmosphere for almost half a century. The decor makes you feel like you are on a Polynesian village, with a thatch roof, statues, tiki torches, and a bridge at the entrance. The restaurant has received excellent reviews for its Cantonese seafood dishes, grilled steak, and Peking duck. Try any of 51 frosty tropical umbrella drinks, and don't miss the Islander Revue, an entertaining showcase of authentic Polynesian dance and costume. Easy to find, just north of Oakland Park Boulevard on Federal Highway.

Address:

3599 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Phone:

954-563-3272

Website:

maikai.com

Hours:

Tue-Thu: 5pm-10pm
Fri: 5pm-11pm
Sat: 5pm-Midnight
Sun: 4pm-10pm

Admissions:

Shows (patrons 12+) $11

EXPERT TIPS BY: Dale Mack
Fort Lauderdale Local Expert

Romantic Dining, Best Restaurants: "This is a great place for a company function or for when family is in town."
Family Friendly: "A great place to impress friends and family with the perfect evening with great food and a something-different experience."

Best for Romantic Dining Because: A legendary restaurant with an unforgettable show, being the gentle mix of dinner and a show for a great evening.
Best for Family Friendly Because: Dinner and a show of a unique blend that is a local legend.
Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: The Mai-Kai is almost as much a part of Fort Lauderdale as the sunshine and temperatures, and is a must-visit on anyone's agenda.

Main Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Pupu Platter (Serves 2)
  
  A combination of Shanghai Chicken, Egg Roll, Crab Rangoon and Tahitian Cheese Tangs ($17.95)
  
  Shanghai Chicken
  
  Marinated chicken breasts, wrapped in bacon ($8.95)
  
  Egg Roll
  
  Filled with Chinese roast pork, crab, mushrooms, water chestnut and Nappa cabbage ($8.95)
  
  Crab Rangoon
  
  Won ton stuffed with crab meat, a blend of imported cheeses and a hint of curry ($10.50)
  
  Tahitian Cheese Tangs
  
  Imported cheese, diced ham and mushrooms, breaded ($8.95)
  
  Barbecued Pork Tenderloin
  
  Glazed with our barbecue sauce in our Chinese ovens ($11.95)
  
  Chicken Wings Mai-Kai
  
  Spicy, crispy and delicious ($9.95)
  
  Asian Chicken Lettuce Wrap
  
  Artisan baby romaine, mushrooms ($15.95)
  
  Wagyu Beef Sliders
  
  Hawaiian Sweet Bread, Gruyere Cheese, Watercress, Singapore Black Pepper Sauce ($15.95)
  
  Nams
  
  Vietnamese crispy spring roll with crab, pork, rice noodles a spicy garlic sauce ($13.95)
  
  Ceviche
  
  Fresh Seafood, Mango, Passionfruit, Plantain chips ($15.00)
  
  Chilled Shrimp Remoulade
  
  Or if you prefer a tangy red cocktail sauce ($13.95)
  
  Canoe Appetizer (Serves 2)
  
  Baby Back Ribs, Tuna Poke, Red Dragon Sushi Roll ($22.95)
  
  Cantonese Fried Shrimp
  
  Dipped in a delectable batter and fried in peanut oil ($15.00)
  
  Mai-Kai Escargot
  
  Our own version of this classical dish ($15.00)
  
  Barbecued Baby Back Ribs
  
  Selected baby back ribs, marinated and slowly barbecued over our oak log fires ($13.95)
  
  Oysters Rockefeller
  
  ½ dozen baked oyster with spinach, hollandaise sauce and aged Parmesan cheese ($15.00)
  
  Javanesian Beef
  
  Charcoal broiled marinated sirloin steak ($15.00)
  
  Charred Octopus
  
  Hawaiian Papaya Salad, Macadamia, Thai Basil Pesto ($16.00)
  
  Ahi Tuna Poke
  
  Hawaiian Style Tuna Tartar with Seaweed Salad, Asian Pear, Avocado, Tamari Soy, Sesame, Truffle oil ($15.95)
  
  Korean Street Tacos
  
  Asian Slaw, Barbecued Steak, Corn Tortilla, Gochujang ($15.95)
  
  Pork Belly Sliders
  
  Chinese Steamed Buns, Pickled Cucumber, Apple Kimchee ($15.00)
  
  Maui Fish Tacos
  
  Blackened Mahi Mahi, Avocado, Crispy Wonton Shells, Lettuce, Spicy Aioli, Apple Kimchee ($15.00)
  
  Slow Braised Short Rib
  
  Cauliflower Puree, Onion Rings, Fuji Apple ($17.00)
- Soup and Salad
  
  Wonton Soup
  
  Roast Pork, Mushrooms, Water Chestnut ($6.50)
  
  Goat Cheese Salad
  
  Mixed greens and an Asian vinaigrette in a crispy wonton shell topped with a sesame encrusted goat cheese ($8.95)
  
  Coconut Lobster Bisque
  
  Made with Maine lobster, coconut milk, lemongrass and curry ($7.50)
  
  Fresh Spinach Salad
  
  Apple, Smoked Bacon, Blue Cheese, Pecan with Asian Pear Vinaigrette ($7.95)
- Fresh Fish
  
  Macadamia Crusted Mahi
  
  Pineapple Salsa, Passion fruit Buerre Blanc ($35.00)
  
  Crispy Whole Snapper
  
  With 3 Thai Sauces- Thai basil, Red Curry & Sweet Chili ($41.00)
  
  Chinese-Style Steamed Snapper
  
  Ginger, Scallion, Soy, Sizzling Peanut Oil ($37.00)
  
  Teriyaki Salmon
  
  French Beans, Brussel Sprouts, Roasted Mushroom, ($32.00)
  
  Sesame Crusted Tuna
  
  Japanese Style Risotto, Asparagus, Pinot Noir Jus ($39.00)
- From the Oak Wood-Burning Grill
  
  Mahi- Mahi
  
  ($33.00)
  
  Salmon
  
  ($32.00)
  
  Tuna
  
  ($37.00)
  
  Lobster Tail
  
  ($39.00)
  
  Snapper
  
  ($37.00)
- Chinese Oven
  
  Filet Mignon Prime
  
  The most tender steak of all ($49.00)
  
  Delmonico (Ribeye)
  
  Absolutely the sweetest and juiciest steak ($55.00)
  
  New York Strip Prime
  
  Very popular because of its flavor ($59.00)
  
  USDA Prime Rib
  
  The best prime rib in town ($41.00)
  
  Barbecued Pork Tenderloin
  
  The most delicate section of the young pig – trimmed lean, marinated and barbecued ($26.95)
  
  Mai-Kai Surf and Turf
  
  A tender oven roasted 8 oz. filet mignon & 8 oz lobster tail ($71.00)
  
  Filet Mignon Madagascar (Serves 2)
  
  20 oz. double cut portion of our tender filet mignon ($79.00)
  
  Filet Tips En Brochette
  
  Wrapped in bacon and skewered withpeppers and onions ($27.95)
  
  Rack of Lamb
  
  Ribs of the rack, marinated in our Indonesian marinade and hung in our Chinese Ovens ($55.00)
  
  BBQ Baby Back Ribs
  
  A full section of tender baby back ($25.95)
- Poultry
  
  Honey Chicken
  
  Crispy chicken, hibiscus honey glaze, crispy rice noodle, broccoli, sesame seeds ($17.95)
  
  Thai Red Curry Chicken
  
  Coconut, bamboo shoots, sweet baby peppers, sweet peas, Thai basil, lemongrass ($18.95)
  
  Chicken with Peanut Sauce
  
  Chicken, sweet mini peppers, scallions and broccoli ($18.95)
  
  Seasonal Vegetables with Chicken
  
  Assortment of seasonal vegetables served with an Asian garlic sauce ($19.95)
  
  Macadamia Chicken
  
  Sugar snap peas, roasted mushrooms, bell peppers, carrots ($22.00)
  
  Teriyaki Chicken
  
  Roasted mushrooms, asparagus, grilled pineapple, garlic confit, sesame seeds ($17.95)
  
  Roast Duck Mai-Kai
  
  Painstakingly prepared and seasoned and hung in our Chinese ovens ($29.95)
  
  Peking Duck
  
  One of our specialties – classically prepared and presented. Hung over oak wood in our Chinese Ovens. Limited availability ($57.00)
- Beef or Pork
  
  Teriyaki Beef
  
  Roasted mushrooms, asparagus, grilled pineapple, garlic confit, sesame seeds ($25.95)
  
  Spicy Beef with Almonds
  
  Tenderloin tips wok sautéed with sweet mini peppers, onion, water chestnuts and fresh basil ($25.95)
  
  Wild Mushroom Beef
  
  Roasted wild mushrooms, green beans, onions, watercress, Asian brown sauce ($25.95)
  
  Crispy Orange Beef
  
  Mandarin orange caramel sauce, fresh orange and zest ($24.95)
  
  Mai-Kai Beef
  
  Sweet mini peppers, onions, Singapore black pepper sauce ($23.95)
  
  Sweet & Sour Pork
  
  Roasted pineapple, sweet mini peppers in our chef's tangy sweet sauce ($21.95)
- Seafood
  
  Walnut Shrimp
  
  Crispy shrimp Yuzu lemon honey aioli, candied walnuts, Fresno peppers ($28.00)
  
  Panang Curry Shrimp
  
  Shrimp and Oriental vegetables simmered in a slightly sweet Thai coconut curry sauce ($27.95)
  
  Cantonese Shrimp
  
  Tender fresh shrimp delicately sautéed in our special lobster sauce with scallions and Cantonese seasonings ($26.95)
  
  Seared Day Boat Sea Scallops
  
  Cauliflower puree, Applewood smoked bacon, brussel sprouts, shiro shoyu black truffle sauce ($43.00)
  
  Lobster Cantonese
  
  A fresh Maine lobster removed from the shell and cut bite size, then lightly sautéed in our chef's special lobster sauce ($45.00)
  
  Lobster Tahitienne
  
  A 1-1/4 lb. Maine lobster, removed from the shell, sautéed in butter and a delicate herb sauce, laced with sherry & Dijon mustard. A classic ($47.00)
  
  Seafood Noodles
  
  Maine lobster, shrimp, scallops, broccoli, bean sprouts, scallions and mushrooms stir fried with fresh lo mein noodles in an Asian sauce ($44.00)
- Seafood Combinations
  
  Thai Chicken and Shrimp Curry
  
  Chicken and shrimp with sweet mini peppers, basil, pineapple and bamboo shoots in a Thai red coconut curry sauce ($23.95)
  
  Seafood with Seasonal Vegetables
  
  Maine lobster, shrimp and scallops wok sautéed with vegetables in a light Asian sauce ($47.95)
  
  Pad Thai Noodles
  
  Flat rice noodles, chicken, shrimp, scallions and bean sprouts tossed in Thai sauce with crushed peanuts ($23.95)
  
  Teriyaki Combo
  
  Beef tenderloin, chicken and shrimp with roasted mushrooms, asparagus, grilled pineapple, garlic confit, sesame seeds in our special teriyaki sauce ($26.95)
  
  Bangkok Basil Combo
  
  Shrimp, scallops and beef tenderloin sautéed with bamboo shoots, roasted mushrooms, Thai Basil Sauce ($37.95)
- Vegetarian
  
  Crispy Tofu
  
  Sweet Tamari Chili Sauce, Green Tea Soba Noodles ($19.95)
  
  Seasonal Vegetables with Steamed Tofu
  
  Wok sautéed vegetables with Tamari sauce ($19.95)
  
  Buddha Bowl
  
  Steamed tofu, Seasonal Vegetable, Basil, Green Curry. Served with Brown rice ($17.95)
  
  Macadamia Tofu
  
  Sugar Snap Peas, Roasted Mushrooms, Sweet Mini Peppers, Baby Heirloom Carrots with Mushroom Sauce ($23.95)
- Side Dishes
  
  Seasoned French Fries
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Mac and Cheese
  
  with panko & truffle oil ($6.50)
  
  Japanese Style Risotto
  
  ($7.50)
  
  Brussel Sprouts & Cauliflower
  
  ($8.50)
  
  Pan Fried Noodles
  
  with Chinese sausage ($7.50)
  
  Green Tea Soba Noodles
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Hawaiian Fried Rice
  
  Spam, chicken, shrimp, pineapple, macadamia nuts ($12.50)
  
  Truffled Mushroom Rice
  
  Brown rice, roasted wild mushroom, green beans ($9.50)
  
  Seasonal Vegetables
  
  ($8.50)
  
  Szechuan Beans with Almonds
  
  ($7.50)
Desserts
- Desserts
  Mango Sorbet
  
  Frozen (non fat, non dairy) ($6.25)
  
  Tahitian Vanilla
  
  Frozen Yogurt (non fat) ($6.50)
  
  Sweet Coconut
  
  Frozen Yogurt (non fat) ($6.50)
  
  Dreamy Dark Chocolate
  
  Frozen Yogurt (non fat) ($6.25)
  
  Tiramisu
  
  Angel Fingers dipped in coffee liqueur, layered in mascarpone and cream cheese topped with mocha powder ($8.00)
  
  Cheese Cake
  
  A true classic. Rich, creamy and utterly delicious ($7.50)
  
  Key Lime Pie
  
  The Florida Classic ($7.00)
  
  Chocolate Mousse Pie
  
  Double rich - for chocolate lovers only ($7.95)
  
  Fresh Tropical Fruit
  
  (serves 2 - 4) Assorted fruits, in season, on snow ice ($8.25)
  
  Polynesian Surprise
  
  (serves 4 - 6) Fresh tropical fruits adorn this volcano of ice, set ablaze at your table with sparklers ($14.00)
  
  Cherries Hawaiiana
  Bing cherries, sautéed in flaming rum sauce, served over coconut ice cream
  
  $9.25
  
  For (2): $17.00
  Bananas Bengali
  Fresh bananas sautéed in flaming rum sauce, served over vanilla ice cream
  
  $9.25
  
  For (2): $17.00
  Celebration Cake
  
  (serves 10 - 12) Freshly made chocolate and vanilla layered cake, decorated with sparklers. Take home what you don't finish ($35.00)
  
  Mini-celebration Cake
  
  (serves 4 - 6) Just the right size to make it a special night. Perfect for two or more. Take home what you don't finish ($26.95)
- After Dinner Tropical Drinks
  
  Gardenia Lei
  
  A delightfully rich, smooth blend "sleeping in a cove of ice",. a favorite of the ladies ($11.00)
  
  Wahine Delight
  
  Light and mild, refreshingly cool and fragrant with the smack of crushed fresh mint ($11.00)
  
  Mai-kai Blizzard
  
  A smoothly blended creation of rum, ice cream and West Indies spices ($11.00)
  
  Chocolate Snowflake
  
  A cool, creamy blend of rums, ice cream, mocha flavors and spices ($11.00)
  
  Hot Buttered Rum
  
  A traditional island favorite on cool and stormy nights ($12.00)
  
  Tahitian Coffee
  
  With rum, liqueurs and Island spices, topped with whipped cream ($12.00)
  
  Kona Coffee Grog
  
  Flaming rum and our combination of coffee, honey cream and secret spices, set ablazeat your table for a sensationally different after dinner drink ($13.00)
  
  Expresso
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Cappuccino
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Mai-kai Cappuccino
  
  With our special blend of liqueurs ($10.00)
Vegetarian Menu
- Salads
  
  Goat Cheese Salad
  
  crisp mixed greens tossed in an asian vinaigrette, served in a crispy won ton shell and topped with a sesame encrusted goat cheese round ($6.95)
  
  Fresh Spinach Salad
  
  Tossed with sweet onion vinaigrette, topped with pecans and blue cheese ($6.95)
- Entrées
  
  Vegetable Teriyaki Stir-fry
  
  broccoli, zucchini, chinese pea pods, bok choy, mushrooms, carrots and onions stir-fried with our delicious teriyaki sauce served with white rice ($16.50)
  
  Spicy Vegetables with Cashew Nuts
  
  fresh green pepper, red pepper, water chestnut, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and zucchini stir-fried in a mild* szechuan sauce and topped with cashews. (spiciness can be adjusted) served with white rice ($16.50)
  
  Vegetable Lo Mein
  
  soft chinese egg noodles wok seared with broccoli, zucchini, chinese pea pods, carrots and baby corn. light smoky flavor ($16.50)
  
  Vegetable Pad Thai
  
  flat, thin rice noodles tossed with broccoli, zucchini, chinese pea pods, carrots and baby corn flavored with a spicy* thai red curry coconut sauce (spiciness can be adjusted) ($16.50)

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