Aku Aku - Orlando
12 Mar 2019
Visited with 2 friends on a quiet Tuesday night as part of a mini Florida Tiki and Spring Training Trip. Was very excited to check it out based on Critiki Ratings; however when we got there we were told the usual bartender was gone that day and the fill in didn't really know Tiki drinks.
We still had a fun time drinking something strong, but it definitely wasn't an ideal time to get a feel for the place. I loved the general vibe and the giant Moai in the corner is one of my favorite decorative pieces in a smallish Tiki bar I've seen.
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Aku Aku - Orlando
Orlando, Florida, United States
Aku Aku, owned by Todd Ulmer, opened at the beginning of 2014 and is a sister property of the downstairs mid-century-themed Stardust Lounge. Aku Aku's name is a nod to the relationship between Las Vegas' Stardust Casino and its Aku Aku. The Stardust Lounge began in 2008 and more recently abbreviated its name to "The Dust".
Aku Aku's back bar wall is one large shelving unit full of rectangular cubbies of varying dimensions, filled with little bits of Polynesian Pop decor. A large Moai overlooks the room from a corner. A small selection of classic tropical drinks are available, as well as a few originals, and also a mocktails selection.
The bar heavily touts its own original cocktail, the "Tiger Fucker", despite not listing it on its menu. Don’t let the fact that there’s no rum in this one dissuade you from trying it out. The combo of vodka and Aku Aku’s own homemade jalapeno blueberry syrup is not to be missed.