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.

Details

Type

Bar

Phone

+1 407-839-0080

Address

Orlando, Florida, United States

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13 Tiki Mugs

Dead Man's Rum Mug - Special Edition - by Pie Eyed Tikis - for Aku Aku

Full Body Ku Mug - Second Edition - Special Moss Edition - by Pie Eyed Tikis - for Aku Aku Tiki Bar

11 Year Logo Tiki Mug - by Pie Eyed Tikis - for Aku Aku Tiki Bar

Ku Head Mug - First Edition - Red & Yellow Gradient - by Pie Eyed Tikis - for Aku Aku Tiki Bar

Full Body Ku Mug - First Edition - Red & Yellow Gradient - by Pie Eyed Tikis - for Aku Aku Tiki Bar

Fermented Booze Bird - Full Color Edition - by Doug Horne & Pie-Eyed Tikis - for Aku Aku Tiki Bar

Fermented Booze Bird - Color Fade Orange & Yellow Edition - by Doug Horne & Pie-Eyed Tikis - for Aku Aku Tiki Bar

Dead Man's Rum Mug - by Pie Eyed Tikis - for Aku Aku

10 Year Anniversary Mug - by Pie Eyed Tikis - for Aku Aku Tiki Bar

Pukao - by Flounder & Munktiki Imports - for the Aku Aku Tiki Bar

The Invisible Man - by Doug Horne - for Aku Aku Tiki Bar

Gill-Man Chu - by Doug Horne - for Aku Aku

Aku Aku Tiger Fucker Mug

23 Visits

Jadran Huys – Date: Unknown

Cape FM – 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.

Tiki Ernest – 17 May 2025

Tim "Temple Climber" Kincaid – 27 Mar 2026

Awesome little dive bar in the heart of downtown Orlando, just on the outskirts of Lake Eola. While more fast-paced and vibrant, it's thoroughly warm and tiki-themed, and shows the pacific spirit. The drinks are excellent; I would highly recommend the Brother Monk-e.