A Hawaiian-style restaurant chain is moving into Arizona, and it’s starting in Gilbert.
Mo’ Bettahs—founded by Hawai’ian brothers in 2008—will open its first Arizona location as part of a broader push beyond its home base. Misryoum newsroom reported the chain now has nearly 80 locations across seven states, built around a mission of bringing Hawaiian-style plate lunches to the mainland.
The new Gilbert spot is scheduled to land in metro Phoenix during an expansion that also includes Indianapolis and Minneapolis. The restaurant will take over a former Carls Jr. building at the intersection of Power and Ray Roads. For anyone keeping track, the company confirmed the location in an Instagram post, and Misryoum editorial team noted the address as 5378 S. Power Road, Gilbert.
If you’ve never had one of these plates, the menu is pretty straightforward about what it is. Mo’ Bettahs serves plate lunches with rice and macaroni salad, and customers can choose from a variety of meats—from teriyaki chicken to kalua pork. There’s a particular smell you notice when these places are busy too, like warm rice and sweet-salty sauces mixing in the air—at least that’s what customers often talk about when the lunch rush hits.
A timeline for opening hasn’t been announced yet, so for now it’s more “it’s coming” than “it’s open.” Misryoum analysis indicates the company is leaning into more growth in multiple markets, but the Gilbert launch date is still a blank spot on the calendar. And honestly, that delay means people will probably keep guessing whether soft openings happen first or if they go straight to a grand opening, though it’s not confirmed.
For the address and more details, Misryoum editorial desk noted the location is listed at 5378 S. Power Road, Gilbert, and the chain’s site is mobettahs.com. There’s also the next grocery-store wave being watched in the region—new metro Phoenix grocery stores opening in 2026—though that’s a separate track from this restaurant expansion, even if it’s the kind of thing you hear about in the same breath.