Just as an update: I came back and got the oxtail, the limu poke, and the taro turnover. I missed…read morethe malasadas by a few minutes. The oxtail soup was really good: the broth seemed like it has a good amount of shoyu in it (it was dark), and had really nice beef flavor. There were also some shiitake mushrooms, which added to the umami, and fresh cilantro which, paired with the grated ginger, really complemented the savory elements. The oxtails were super tender and plentiful. The meat was well seasoned and fell off the bone. I've eaten a lot of oxtail soup, and this was really good. The limu poke was also solid. The limu was a nice touch: it's not as frequent to see it on the mainland, and I like the smoky flavor it imparts on the poke. The taro turnover was a revelation. It was so good it didn't make it to photos. The pastry crust was flakey, the taro was warm and sweet, and the Carmel drizzle was really nice. It does take 20 minutes to get the turnover, but I think it's worth it.

Not sure if it was an off day but portions were lackluster and what we ordered was nothing special…read more I got the loco Moco. For $17 I expected to get two patties. Just got one and it was pretty dry. Gravy was nothing special. Mac salad was pretty bland until I added some white pepper. The garlic shrimp was a puny portion of five small shrimp. Pretty disappointing.. have had much better Hawaiian places in Vegas.

My family enjoys this place so much that it is in top 3 food local food & we are willing to make…read morethe commute to get our hands on this delicious food!! We definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting to try authentic Hawaiian food. We hope to see you guys expand as this location can get packed

Whenever I'm craving "local" Hawaiian food, I will come to Grindz 2 Da Max. For context, when I say…read morelocal, I'm thinking of the Hawaiian plate lunch style food where you get two scoops of rice, macaroni salad, and your choice of protein. Grindz 2 Da Max has these plate lunches plus some other local foods like spam musubi, andagi (Okinawan deep fried donut), and Nomz candy. While I love their meat jun (thin beef slices coated in egg wash and pan-fried to a golden color),my favorite item to get is their loco moco. The basics of a local moco is a hamburger patty placed on top of a bed of rice, which is then covered by brown gravy and topped off with a fried egg. While basic in concept, it tastes so good together. What makes Grindz 2 Da Max's special, in my opinion, is the sauce - they use a gravy that is richer and more flavorful than the average brown sauce. It's so good. I also like getting their fried noodles. While simple, it's a flavor that reminds me of Hawaii, especially with it being topped with tons of pink kamaboko and green onions. The other item I love is their fries. It's the skinny cut fries and I get the extra crispy. To bring it back to little kid days, I will get a side order of teriyaki sauce to dip them in. While the food is great and the ambiance of the restaurant is very reminiscent of Hawaii, I give them 4 stars because the speed of service can be slow especially during rush hours.

Found Matiki Island BBQ on social while scrolling one night. The reasonably priced Hawaiian food…read morealong with their huge beef ribs caught my attention. I took a couple of months before I was able to make it here. But the wait was worth the squeeze. The quality of the beef was delicious and better than my normal go to Hawaiian food. The rice was perfectly cooked and their mac/potato salad was amazing.

Not sure what happened to this place! I used to love dining at the other location…read more This location seemed like they were on the brink of closing of something as protein choices were minimal, more than a few items were also unavailable. Dining area was not clean and workers seemed to not really care. Matiki used to have the best BBQ im so sad!

First, they've moved to the other corner of the complex into a much larger space than they had…read morebefore. Great for those of you who are wanting to dine in! Things were still getting together but I have faith they will get back to their normal flow. Food was tasty as always. Had the beef ribs and the kalua pig today. The Kalua pig was a very tasty version. One of the better ones I've had in town for my taste. Not too smoky, felt like it was roasted for a long time. The meat was still intact but tender. Ribs were as they always are. The only thing today, was that the boxes didn't feel as full as they normally do. Only got 4 ribs today and they weren't all that meaty. The pig dish wasn't full to the brim either. Also, prices have gone up from the menu, so seeing higher prices (totally understandable) and less food was a little disappointing. Service was friendly for the most part, but be ready for longer waits. Maybe it was because of the move, but it was a 15-20 min wait today. The ribs are still the best in town, I'm hoping the small portion was just a one off.

Well, it's such a sad day for me. This was my go to for dinner. The servings were exceptional and…read morethe price WAS phenomenal. Now they reduced the portions and raised the prices by $5. I used to order the chicken plate for 15 bucks and I would be able to have it for lunch and dinner now that same chicken plate is $20 and only enough for one setting. I'm really sad and i knew something was going to change because they've been closed for weeks, but I wasn't expecting a price raise and a portion decrease.

The food here is absolutely killer Aaron showed me the menu and recommended the garlic chicken and…read moreit didn't disappoint!! His customer service was the highest tier! I'll be back for sure- Thanks Aaron!

Straight to the point, LEFTY-J'S GARLIC CHICKEN IS THE BEST!…read more Hands down THE BEST GARLIC CHICKEN in Las Vegas. Arguably THE BEST I EVER HAD. Let's back this up a little... The first time I came here, I ordered just the Robust Garlic Chicken plate. There wasn't a time I didn't swear while chewing. "Damn, this $h!t is GOOD!" After I finished I wanted to write a glowing review professing to the world of this magical place but, I held off. I told myself, you have to come back order it again plus try something else. Okay so now I'm back... I was right the first time. LEFTY-J's IS THE SPOT PERIOD. The Robust Garlic Chicken FIRE! The KALBI BEEF SHORT RIBS FIRE! The TERIYAKI BEEF FIRE! THE 9th ISLAND'S BEST

Well I had ordered the Zippy's T-Shirt before I ate here, time to ketchup…read more We were early for the dinner rush and got seated immediately. Interesting menu, I typically ask the server what's your favorite? I also ask if the salad dressing and desserts are made here in the kitchen. I've had and sold enough of the pre-made. Now, my wife is Hawaiian and she's always a yes for island food, so here goes. I started with the Portuguese soup which was quite stewy and very tasty good. I'd say they sure like "the starch" my initial review of the menu. Chicken is all thigh meat, so I ordered the "trio" of chicken. That's a taste of their favorites all fried, Korean fried, katsu, and original. M went with the teriyaki which had no breading. All of my fried chicken was breaded or battered in the kitchen, so there is some inconsistency in "doneness" which is fine with me. Two very large scoops of white rice and a scoop of cold elbow macaroni salad. The macaroni salad wasn't too complex, sauce and pasta it was ok. We also tried the "famous". Lilioki beverage, okay free refills, the Orange Bang isn't my thing, the acid is too much for me lately. Everything was good, nothing great, no WoW but certainly reasonable. Next was deciding on our dessert, all made in house with the turnovers selling out fast. You can come just for the baked goods. Orders on line are kept warm in individual locker units, pretty good idea. We were taking ours home and ordered a slice each. Chantilly cake and Coconut cake. The cake was half the price of most restaurants these days. Having tasted both I'd say the cake was made by white cake mix and flavored frosting, which may be the island way, I don't know. the service was very good, every menu item was explained and service was speedy. Great place for big party's and children. We left a good tip and said our good bye's...thank you

From someone that would eat Zippys from Hawai'i about every once a month, the Zippys in Vegas was…read moreclose but just not there. Ordered my favorite, Korean Fried Chicken, but it was just very dry with minimal sauce. Pretty busy so recommend ordering ahead for pick up to make it easier. Ambiance was very familiar compared to the island but did not eat there to fully say.

First time here, and it was a good impression. The food was tasty. I thought portions were fair…read more The cashier was very friendly and even brought out curry and brown gravy during our meal to sample for free. The ambiance is that it's a smallish intimate place, but our party had two strollers and we still fit. We'll be back for sure.

Staff were inattentive and not knowledgeable of menu. Food…read morewas ok. Not worth the drive.

Got the mixed plate lunch of beef, chicken and mahi mahi and unfortunately it was very…read moreunderwhelming. Everything came out flat including the rice and the taste was not there for any of the meats and fish. Located in the California Hotel in Downtown Las Vegas.

Came to aloha restaurant, but ironically absolutely no aloha spirit…read more So far we started off and the lady who takes her order totally messed up and it's kind of messing with the whole breakfast. At the moment she gave us the wrong food and insisted that that's what we ordered. Food is mediocre We told her we did not order chicken and she got super mad like we did something wrong Lady was so rude lol

There was a time when Island Flavor was the most popular Hawaiian restaurant in Vegas. Time may…read moreheal all wounds, but as things changed with management, the business was no longer in a place where it could stay in open. Thus after a couple of decades, both locations of Island Flavor shuttered less than a year ago. There are great places that live on, but unfortunately Island Flavor will not. The place was always packed. Oftentimes if I didn't already have a table or reservation, take out was the only option. This was a place for families and big groups and frankly a perfect place to feast. The food was always on point. Their locomoco, kahlua pork, and spam musubi always remained my favorites. All the other items were also excellent, and very true to Hawaiian comfort cuisine. I have a soft spot for their macaroni salad, it was creamy and decadent. Service was always kind and pleasant. While it's true Vegas has many alternatives and options for Hawaiian fare, this was definitely a loss for the greater dining community.

Great local spot for delicious Hawaiian food! I highly recommend coming here for great service and…read morelot of delicious food. I ordered the furikake chicken and hawaiian roast pork. You MUST order the furikake chicken if you like little sweet crunchy chicken. It was so good with their glaze and furikake on top. It came with 2 scoops of rice and scoop of macaroni salad. The roast pork had good gravy but little on the drier side for the really thick parts. I really liked how the place has a lot of tables and you can order take out as well. We ordered at the counter and then got seated. Layla was very sweet and she kept checking up on us to ensure everything is good. We really appreciated her helpfulness.

I'll start by saying I'm a fan of the food "court" layout at the Durango. I use the term court,…read morebut it's more than that. Access to the dining area is right off the self-park elevator. No having to navigate through the casino. This was our first time at Ai Pono Café, but it is officially on our dining-out rotation. Our food was tasty and fresh. I went with the Spicy Ahi Bowl. The rice was sticky and the tuna was not over seasoned...fresh and flavorful. Our table shared the Spicy Poke Nachos. So good. The wonton chips were light and crispy. The restaurant offers plenty of casual seating. It is well lit and airy. The staff was welcoming. Service with a smile.

Looking for Hawaiin food. This is the smallest portion of protein and highest portion rice and…read morecheck the photos for the sides. I have been let down I believe 4 times here and after my first 3 fails I usually stop. But with it being a birthday I wanted to eat what the buddy wanted. First 2 times I remember the rice was under cooked or not enough water when steaming. I explained my rice felt like little pebbles and staff just said okay and did nothing about it. I was blown away. (This was when they first opened btw). Then in the recent visits this year the quality just wasn't tasty, looked okay but the looks were deceiving as Hek. Anyone ever get Mac salad with your Hawaiin food? I sure have and it's generally a scoop, like an ice cream scoop size right? Not here! (You'll see the pic). When I saw my Mac salad in a half ounce cup I asked the person maybe the cook that was about to bag it, if it was mine. Rudely I got "not if you ordered poke, you don't get that". I was confused but mentioned I got the combo. He replied "then yup that's yours". Still confused on why your upset with me asking I just waited till it was all bagged. Even though we were eating there it's made to go. Since it was made to go, we ate outside the restaurant. The protein was stacked so high on what felt like 10 scoops of rice. I love rice but sheesh the trickery here is insane. Yet alone the flavors are not there either. So basic compared to surrounding Hawaiin spots. This place inside is very nice, very empty at all times even being in a casino. So it's clean from the lack of return customers. They have merch up front and a fair amount of seating. No one I've met in the casino staff has recommended this place. I was rooting for this place, loving Hawaiin food but they have not shown promise. Sorry to say I will not come here again especially with the other option near it. I ate here a couple months ago for the last time, not sure if they're still there, I always assume it's on its last legs. I'll show what we ate in the pics. Check out the one bite of Mac, lol I just can't get over that. So crazy. If I haven't already posted my favorite Hawaiin spot a few miles from here, you will.