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GRAND opening at brea mall

We opened our doors for a soft opening on March 7th, now get ready for our GRAND OPENING with the Brea Chamber of Commerce to experience the flavors of the islands as Mila’s Kitchen Hawaiʻi celebrates its grand opening at Brea Mall, A Simon Center!

Join us on Friday, May 1st at 1 PM in the Nordstrom Wing for our ribbon cutting ceremony to usher in our authentic Hawaiian-inspired snacks and desserts made with heart and island spirit. From savory local favorites to fresh, vibrant flavors, Mila’s Kitchen Hawaiʻi is bringing a little slice of paradise to Brea. Come be part of this exciting new beginning and help us welcome a delicious new destination to the mall. In addition, come see our creative cafe where we host cultural workshops to celebrate all that is beautiful about Hawaii. we can’t wait to see you there! 🌺🌴

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Meet Chef Charles & Mila

Mila's (“MEE-LA’s”) Kitchen Hawaii is a family, veteran and Native Hawaiian-owned catering concept led by Hawaiian Chef Charles Akau IV who was born and raised in Lihue, Kauai. Chef has worked in the culinary field for over a decade at world-renowned restaurants and resorts including Four Seasons Hualalai, Four Seasons Beverly Hills at Wolfgang Puck's Michelin restaurant, CUT, Disney Aulani and the Walt Disney Company, Roy's Hawaii, Sam Choy's Kai Lanai, and for Michelin-starred Chef Tony Esnault's French restaurant at South Coast Plaza, Knife Pleat. Most recently, chef’s desserts were featured at Disney® Festival of Holidays. 


The heart of Mila's Kitchen Hawaii is the 8-year old "boss" of the kitchen, Miss Mila Avalani, who is fondly known as Ava. She runs the kitchen, and is the muse for his art, as he connects his Hawaiian heritage with the flavors of Southern California to bring a taste of aloha in every bite and to share Hawaiian tradition with his Mila. 

Mila's Kitchen is not just a dining destination; it is an immersive experience that uplifts the community while embracing chef’s rich cultural heritage. As a direct descendant of the last King and Queen of Kaua'i , King Kaumuali'i and Queen Deborah Kapule,  their legacy lives on in chef’s creations. Rooted in kānaka maoli (Native Hawaiian)  values, Mila’s slogan "A Legacy of Aloha" reflects a deep commitment to heritage, 'ohana, and hospitality through food.

Mila’s is rooted in authenticity, advancing the spirit of aloha and the deep appreciation for Hawaiian culture.

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MILA’S DESSERT COLLECTION

A cupcake with yellow frosting, yellow drizzled glaze, topped with white and yellow sprinkles, decorated with a pink orchid flower against a black background.
A dessert featuring a slice of cake topped with purple frosting, whipped cream, and an Oreo cookie, with purple icing and crushed Oreo pieces dripping down the sides.
A cupcake with pink icing and glaze, topped with pink frosting and a small orange wedge, surrounded by halved yellow and pink citrus fruits.
A cupcake with green icing, gold sprinkles, and a star-shaped decoration on top, next to a pink and white orchid flower, against a black background.
A slice of purple swirl cinnamon roll with white and purple icing on top, spilling onto a black background.
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exclusive hawaii merchandise

Chocolate bar with a cover featuring colorful illustrations of lions and tropical leaves, labeled 'Theo & Philo Milk Chocolate Turon.' Next to it, an unwrapped chocolate bar with geometric patterns and the name 'Mānoa' embossed on it.
Three packages of Punalu'u Bake Shop Hawaiian sweetbread, each with different flavors: blue for Sweetbread & Malasada Mix, pink for Guava Sweetbread & Malasada Mix, and purple for Taro Sweetbread & Malasada Mix. Each package features slices of sweetbread and a tropical flower.
Charcuterie board with cheese, grapes, blackberries, roasted pecans, jam, sliced bread, rosemary sprigs, and a meat roll, placed on a wooden serving board with a blue and white resin handle that resembles ocean waves.
Surfboard with a blue and white wave design on the top and a wooden texture on the bottom.
Two jars of guava jam with colorful labels featuring tropical leaves, flowers, and guava illustrations. The larger jar states 'Aloha Bites Guava Jam' and the smaller jar states 'Guava Jam, 52ml, Made in Hawaii with Aloha.' Both jars have gold-colored lids.
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