I've had this place bookmarked for so long because I haven't had it in YEARS, but I just discovered…read morethat it's right next to the ice rink that I skate at which is super dangerous for my wallet. I've tried the spicy garlic tuna, sweet and spicy tuna, and fresh mango tuna. The tuna tasted really fresh and I appreciated how different each and every flavor was. The spicy garlic tuna was my favorite and definitely has a kick to it! I haven't yet tried their salmon but they also have most of the same flavors. My friends and I have sat inside before and there's a few tables in the restaurant. Service is really quick and the workers have all been friendly every time I went. I'll definitely be back!

We were around the area craving poke and decided to try this place out. We ordered the ribs plate…read morewith rice and a side of the spicy mayo tuna poke and everything was really good. The ribs were flavorful and the spicy mayo tuna definitely hit the spot. Servers were nice and friendly, and the place itself was clean and welcoming. Next time I definitely want to come back and try more of their poke bowls since everything we had was solid.

My go to for hawaain food! Always fresh. They are a chain so they uave set for location , and i've…read moretried many and it never disappoints. I always get at least 2 Spam musubis.Sometimes more

Ordered chicken Katsu plate (regular) with no mac so I Should have received chicken katsu plate…read morewith 3 scoops of rice...underneath the chicken is all rice in addition to the expected 3 scoops of rice. Literally received about 6 scoops of rice and a thin layer of katsu. Other branches give more chicken instead of a hidden layer of rice underneath

Just fire! I really enjoyed this meal. I had no issue with my door dash order, they provided sauces…read morewithout me asking. That's always a winner!

Tiny portions, ordered the short ribs bowl and mahi bowl…read more The short rib bowl came with ONE rib! Not worth the price whatsoever. The fish bowl had one piece of fish. Was still hungry afterwards.

One of the best seafood spots I've eaten at in Long Beach! My girlfriend and I ordered the crispy…read moresalmon, garlic shrimp and lobster, and all dishes were absolutely worth it. We placed a pickup order, and it was ready quickly, which was a nice bonus. The seafood tasted incredibly fresh and well-seasoned. The garlic shrimp, crispy salmon, in particular, stood out, it was easily one of the crispiest salmon and season shrimp I've ever had. I also loved that it came with a dip and a side salad, which complemented the dish perfectly. The prices are great for the quality you get, and the outdoor seating area has a nice, breezy vibe. I'd definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking for delicious seafood!

Ah this garlic shrimp was sooo good! I loved the heafty amount of rice it comes with and the sweet…read moreslices of pineapple too. I've passed by this place so many times and honestly tried it when I saw this place listed by Infatuation. And I'm very happy I gave this place a try. The service was relatively fast and I think the price for this large plate is very reasonable. Truly a shack in the corner so very chill vibes. Everything looks good on the menu but I can for sure say the garlic shrimp is packed with flavor. I need to try other dishes from here frfr

We had 40 people for a 70th wedding anniversary party for my parents and ordered catering. The guy…read morewho helped me with the order was great in providing estimates on how much food to order. The order was ready on time for pick up. We had Island Style Fried Chicken (husband's favorite), Korean BBQ Beef (my favorite), Mac Salad, Kalua pig (Daddy's favorite) and rice. It was easy. Thank you!

I used to order takeout from here often, but dining in this time was disappointing. Service started…read morefine, but when we mentioned our drinks were flat, the server said he would check the drink station and came back with samples of the drinks but they were still flat so we opted for iced tea. The food came out quickly, but both the Korean Galbi and Chicken Katsu were dry and lacked flavor. The mac salad was overcooked and bland, and the cabbage slaw was overly sweet. We were only checked on once or twice during our visit, and the busser was more attentive than our server. Overall, the experience felt inconsistent, and this location could use better service and food quality.

Food I have been…read morehere three times. I will say I was not impressed with the short ribs and the banchan was fine, however they had a Sonoratown korean tacos special for one day and I'm hoping it'll be more often because they were top tier tacos - easily the best fusion ones I've had. Spicy pork - Yes, it has a kick. The meat is tender and flavorful and worked perfectly with calamansi juice on top. 4.7/5 Vegan shrimp - These were fantastic, I don't know what made it Vegan but this is easily the best vegan food I've had and you can't tell at all. Add some calamansi juice on it. 4.8/5 Bulgolgi - Another flavorful option that is tender and balanced. 4.7/5

Sura Korean Restaurant was one of the first places my wife and I visited when we moved to Long…read moreBeach a while back, and found it to be OK. It's gotten a lot more popular since then, with some great additions to the menu (a lot of vegan options) and social advertising. So when I was walking back home from a delicious (but not filling) lunch, decided to stop in to 'top off'. It had a great dish along with very good banchans (but also a bland rendition of a classic Korean dish). It was busy on a mid Saturday afternoon, with their dedicated backyard parking lot pretty full. They now have outdoor seating where they've set-up korean 'grill-your-own' bbq tables. There's a clear 'Please wait to be seated' sign at the front, but no dedicated hostess station, so one has to wait till a server happens to come by. I was told I could choose a booth. There are no printed menus, instead needing to depend on their website. I had a craving for kimchi jjigae ($18.99), and noticed mackerel ($9.99) so got that as well. The jjigae comes with banchan, and those came early. They really upped their game here, with 7 different ones that looked (and tasted) great. Today, they had a daikon and carrot pickled salad (solid, would go great with fried chicken), stir-fried mushrooms (would go great in a bibimbap), marinated fish cakes (a personal favorite, and their version was solid), soybean sprout side dish (have grown to appreciate this as I've gotten older), napa kimchi (pretty strongly sour), cucumber kimchi (strongly favored by still maintaining crunchiness), and a decent macaroni salad (think I tasted a bit of potato in there, Hawaiian-style). This is a super good deal, especially for lunch. The banchan along with the steamed rice (well prepared) comes in bronze looking dishes, indicating a higher level of refinement. I love pike mackerel, having it quite a lot when growing up, and always thought that it (kkongchi) was what mackerel was in Korea. In reality, a more popular mackerel is the Korean mackerel (godeungeo), and this is what is served as an appetizer here: the preparation was a revelation. Two large, generous, boneless filets of mackerel is lightly breaded and fried. It sits on top of a bed of greens with various accompaniments. A generous amount of chili threads make it visually appealing as well. This is an absolute steal at the price, a fine dining dish at this restaurant. And it was great not having to worry about thin bones ruining each bite. I really loved this dish. The dish I thought would be good...was not. Just looking at it, one can tell something's up: the broth was bland without umami, which is the worst sin for this dish. There is a choice of spam (chosen) or pork belly, and its definitely added at the end of cooking since it added nothing to the broth flavor. Maybe the broth is initially prepared vegan-style (no pork or fish seasoning initially)? But if so, why no mushrooms? Anyway...I ate all the chunks in the stew to not waste, but left the rest of the broth alone. Service was attentive to bring the dishes, but then completely non-responsive afterwards. I finally was able to grab another server, who was able to check me out tableside using Toast tablets.

Today we had lunch here. I had the chicken BBQ, hubby had…read morethe Rib BBQ. Service was pretty good and the food was great. Will definitely go back again.

My husband picked up the beef rib plate and katsu plate for dinner…read more They messed up the order so he had to go back and they gave 3 musubis for free. The beef ribs barely had meat on it and were extremely salty. It came with 3 ribs that had very little meat. The katsu needed to be friend a little longer and portions were small. Mac salad was flavorless and a bit overcooked. Spam musubis were horrible. Too much rice that way overly sight. Didn't taste any sauce. The WORST Hawaiian place we've ever had. I don't think they taste test anything. Everything was salty or flavorless. Never again.

Catered order review- Placed a last minute order and they…read morewere 100% accommodating. Service was outstanding with follow up calls. At the last minute we had to cancel and the restaurant was 100% understanding. We had no issues with canceling. Two months later, we were able to rebook. Ordering was easy using the online catering form to decide what we wanted. When we had questions about portion & how much was needed, suggestions were provided. The order taker was super friendly and helpful. We paid for delivery and the food arrived on time. We had noodles, teri and lahaina fried chicken, bbq beef, kalua pork, ramen salad, Mac salad and rice. No one left hungry. Portions were plenty and everything was onolicious! From ordering to day of delivery everything went well, order was accurate and the staff at Lahaina provided excellent service. Highly recommend l Lahaina for your catering needs!

I have been to Hawaii. A friend of mine won a give away by stuffing a ballot box at a grocery…read morestore, and then he gave me the plus one ticket. Was it a trip gotten via ill ways? Back then I did not think of that. And now that I do, I say the breeze of Hawaii would help anyone understand that what he did was a youth Indiscretion, like going for a swim in the cloak of darkness while only wearing a lei. Going to Back Home in Lahaina was not a trip back to the Big Island, I won't say that, but it was a moment of joy inspired heavily by a Hawaiian decor that both bordered on the tragically kitsch and the whimsically fun depending on where you stood or sat. But the true treasure of this Hawaiian micro-isle is their fare-- no doubt about that. After the meal my friend Conrad and I went to the front of the house, where they have the to go section. This is where the kitsch became most circus-y. Although, I did not clip everyhing, I did clip a make your own lei kit, hawaiian stickers, and other things that make the place feel like a tourist trap for Hawaiian hopefuls. For me, the tawdry lessened the impact of the Aloha I heard from the dining room. In sharp contrast, the main dining room had this mural of a whale coming out of deep blue water with Hawaiian florals on the edge of the land that was more transportive to the land where coconuts fall from palm trees and hula skirts are a must for every closet. The main room dining room also had these string lights and sphere paper lamps that made me feel like I was eating at a night market where I could see the stars of a Hawaiian skiy but it was both day time, and there was a roof above me. The food was the situation that needs to be address though, with great respect and admiration because almost every bite was supremely good. My friend Conrad and I first shared a Lahaina Platter- basically their appetizer platter or to be Hawaiian their pupu platter, and please do not go for the easy joke it is not that funny and really kind of base and gross, if the wrong person is making it. The must of the spot, unsurprisingly, is their Lahaina fried chicken. The chicken was crispy, flavorful, and kind of like karage chicken but different with the spices and flavors and ocean fronts of Hawaii. I know I did not make sense but I gotta believe that Hawaiian culture made the dish great and Hawaiian culture is partly define by waterfront property. My favorite things from the dish were the Lumpia which are often described as Filipino eggrolls. The pork meat was flavorful, the paper wrapping was on point, like wonderfully thin yet still structurally strong, not crispy, more firm with crisp. The Cinderella story of the day was the spam musubi. The saltiness of the seaweed was present but not in an overblown way, the sweetness of their teriyaki sauce carried savory notes that uplifted the sweet notes, in a wonderful way, their sticky rice was textbook fluffy and fabulous. Overall, I would nitpick flaws. And for this review I do not feel like finding the wrong cracks on a whole coconut skin. My main dish was their bbq grilled chicken plate. I could not finish everything at the restaurant. I had cold left overs at home and they hit the spot in this way that really earned my respect, because cold left overs still holding strong that is like seeing a shooting star while you enoy Mai Tais in a white beach---- living the improbable dream. What was best out of the bunch was their Lahaina chicken. And again, even though the fried goodness had withdrawn, the flavor and textured that remained was still, in a way, intact and in some ways optimal. I just shivered admitting that. I was happy with the food overall, and want to communicate that it was a strong showing for a place that sits within a strip mall. Do not just a shore by the lack of its crashing wave sounds. I also love the name of this place. Like I went back to Lahaina, has personality. Like it is a name that drips from the tongue even though it is long. Pluis, saying multiple times in a conversation makes the place feel important. Conrad had some cheesecake with jello and he loved it. I did not try it, but it was unique and I did not think such a dessert existed. The crust was walnut, I would have thought it would be Macadamia. I definetetly love this place and want to back again soon!

The Bamboo Club is special. Hands down worth the trip if you are anywhere near OC or LA, this place…read moreis a must! Staff is super friendly and helpful, tiki vibes are on point and you really feel like you are on your own piece of island. We came by for the brunch on the weekend, and the food was fresh, made to order and super tasty. Obviously the tiki drinks are always on point, typically strong and made with aloha! This is by far our go-to tiki place in Long Beach, it's extremely clean and it always makes for a very special time. The Bamboo Club is an outstanding tiki bar, and I really wish they had their own tiki mug to sell because they have center piece waiting on our shelf! We did however buy an anniversary tall glass that will do for now, but we just love our tiki mugs and love the Bamboo Club so much. We can't wait to go back! Mahalo Bamboo Club for being the best!!

We recently visited the Bamboo Club for the first time…read more They have their own parking lot, but it is small and was full when we arrived. I got lucky and found a spot right out front on Anaheim Street. It shouldn't be too hard to find parking on nearby side streets. We visited on a weekday at 5pm and took advantage of their great happy hour, which runs all night on Monday and Tuesday, and from 3pm to 6pm Wednesday through Friday. Happy hour includes quite a few food specials, and $2 off tiki cocktails. They also have a tiki marketplace in the parking lot on the first Saturday of every month. We sat at the bar since we enjoy talking to the bartenders. Other seating options include a dining area in front with high top tables, and tiki hut booths behind the bar. The booth cushions are pretty beat up. They also have an open air patio out back with a lot of tables. There is another dining room between the patio and the front of the house that has minimal décor and mainly has murals on the walls. The overall tiki décor is somewhere between ok and good. The atmosphere feels like a neighborhood tiki bar with dive bar undertones. We started out with a few appetizers. The veggie egg rolls ($6 during happy hour) were good, and the sauce had a slight heat. We also had the shishito peppers ($8) which were a generous portion and had a very good unami sauce on them. I started out with the Fluffy Banana cocktail (White Rum, Cinnamon, Lemon, Coconut, Banana Liqueur, Bitters, $13 minus $2 happy hour discount). It had a great foam top rising above the edge of the glass. It was balanced with a light to medium sweetness, with coconut up front and banana underneath. She started out with the Bye Bye Ladies (Pineapple, Coconut Cream, Lemon, Tito's Vodka, Trader Vic's Macadamia Nut Liqueur, Shaved Macadamia Nut, $14 minus $2 happy hour discount). This was balanced, but on the much sweeter side with coconut and pineapple up front, with a little macadamia in the background. We ordered more food, and I had the Bamboo Classic Burger ($10 during happy hour). This was a solid tasty burger, and came with a healthy portion of french fries. She had the BBQ pulled jackfruit sandwich ($18). It is nice that they have some vegetarian options on the menu, and she enjoyed it. The Shoyu BBQ sauce had a little spiciness, and the coconut chili slaw definitely had some heat. Next, I had the Fire Walker (Del Maguey Mezcal, Lime, Pineapple, Passion Fruit, Falernum, Habanero Bitters, $14 minus $2 happy hour discount). The mezcal was a little bolder than I usually like, but it was good with light passion fruit flavor, and a nice kick from the habanero bitters. Her second drink was the Monkey Pod (Ron Del Barrilto Rum, Lime, Tamarind, Coconut, $13 minus $2 happy hour discount). It was balanced with tamarind and lime up front with coconut in the background. We had one last round and I got the Dr. Bamboo (Dr. Bird Jamaican Rum, 151 Rum, All-Spice, Prickly Pear, Cinnamon, $16). This one was my favorite. It is a little boozy, but balanced and lush with good allspice and pear flavor. It also feels like a generous pour. Her last cocktail was the Jungle Bird (Caruba Dark Jamaican Rum, Lime, Pineapple, Coconut Washed Campari, $14 minus $2 happy hour discount). This was also very good, and their version isn't as bitter as most. Our bartender Steph was awesome. He was very friendly, had great knowledge of the cocktail menu, and provided great service. He even let us try a little sample of one of his drink concoctions he was working on. Our evening here during happy hour was an absolute bargain. We had two appetizers, two entrees, and six cocktails, and the bill was just a bit over $100. One negative is that the men's room behind the bar is kind of gross and feels very inconsistent with the rest of the bar. It's very punk with stickers all over and it stinks. The bottom line is that the food and drinks are pretty good, and they're an excellent value during happy hour. Service was great, and the atmosphere is ok. We would definitely return during happy hour.

Love the food and found a hack on my 2nd visit - you can upgrade your choice of side for the yummy…read moreube pancakes for an up charge that's not too much. There's lots of choices... This is a brunch place so they close "early" (2pm as of last)and the good news is how EARLY they open I think it's at 6 or 6:30 I think they charge reasonably for the serving size, quality and taste. Great for sharing too

I had driven past this place countless times and finally decided to give it a try. Since it's right…read moreby my house, I can honestly say I'll be back. I ordered the all-day hibachi with steak and fried rice, with a side of banana pancakes. The banana pancakes absolutely stole the show. They were hands down some of the best banana pancakes I've ever had. It's surprisingly difficult to find places that actually mix real banana pieces into the batter, but these did, and they were incredibly fluffy and practically melted in your mouth. I'll definitely be ordering them again. The fried rice was also really good and flavorful. The steak was probably my least favorite part of the meal. It wasn't bad, but I personally would have liked a little more seasoning. My friend ordered the crab omelet and said it was absolutely delicious, and the chai tea latte was a great addition to the meal. One thing that surprised me was the ordering process. I was expecting traditional table service, but instead you order at the counter when you walk in. That's not necessarily a bad thing, just different from what I expected. What did catch me off guard was being prompted to leave a tip before receiving any service. Maybe I'm old school, but in a counter-service setting, I'm not always sure what the tipping expectations are. The restaurant got very crowded shortly after we placed our order, and the line at the counter started to build up. It actually made me wonder whether having servers take orders at the table would help things flow a little more smoothly during busy periods. I'm not sure if it would make a difference, but it was something I found myself thinking about while watching the crowd grow. That said, the staff was friendly, the food came out in a reasonable amount of time, and it's easy to see why this place stays busy. They have a huge menu with tons of options, so there's something for everyone. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and will definitely be back. The banana pancakes alone are worth the return trip, and next time I'll be looking forward to trying more items from the menu.