We strive to bring you Big Island grown ingredients in every dish on our menu. Our commitment to Japanese-style cooking and natural ingredients makes MOA KITCHEN unique to Waimea. Our vibrant ambience of a traditional Izakaya is sure to welcome you to our MOA family. 

"MOA" in Hawaiian means "chicken". We pride ourselves on utilizing every part of the chicken. By using each part for a yakitori skewer or cooking the bones to make our chicken broth for the ramen, we leave no waste.

Our menu thrives off of influences straight from Japan. Yakitori is cooked on on a traditional Binchotan: a chemical-free, carbon charcoal grill made from oak. Imported from Japan, our Binchotan seals the natural flavors of each ingredient. With the best ingredients comes the best chef to handle the grilling process. 

Ramen is the comfort food of Japan and now Waimea. We serve a variety of broths from regular shoyu to spicy to vegetarian. We also offer a special "Nouko" base that enhances each bowl with creamy and rich flavors.