I'm just going to say it upfront, this place is not about aesthetics at all…read more The inside is a little run down, nothing curated or "cute" about it. I even noticed small drips on the wall that looked like sauce stains, so yeah...not the kind of spot you come to for ambiance. BUT. The food? Absolutely makes up for it. I saw a steady stream of DoorDash drivers coming in and out the entire time, which already told me this place is popular for a reason and after eating, I get it. The food is really good. Like, seasoned all the way through, flavorful, not dry, not bland everything just hits. The chicken was juicy and tender with that perfect grilled flavor, and the portions are generous. The rice was fluffy, the mac salad was creamy and balanced, and everything together just felt like a solid, satisfying plate. No shortcuts, no watered down flavor, just good food done right. Vegas has a LOT of Hawaiian BBQ spots, but hands down...this is one of the best, if not the best I've had out here. So yeah, don't come here expecting vibes. Come here because you want a plate that's actually worth your money.

What happened to this place!!! Just here a few months ago but damn! Today we came in it's so dirty…read moreinside, doors sticky, glass filthy, bathrooms so gross and smelled of pure urine. Place is showing zero pride. This was our favorite go to spot off strip that we visit every time we come to Vegas and that we recommend to everyone. This trip I brought my mother and bragged about it on our drive. She refused to order anything there as soon as we walked in. So there were No ribs today and they don't know when or if another location they will have them?? Spam musubi is premade but did not look great once opened. My son took one bite and said it was disgusting- No musubi sauce and tasted like it has been sitting for a while. Like just make them fresh if they're gonna sit all day. I also decided to haphazardly order a very sad and pathetic side of Mac salad that didn't taste like anything. 2 OG musubi and a side of Mac salad for $11 that went straight into the garbage. We Debated coming back on a different day on this LV trip to see if it's an off day but not sure I can after seeing how dirty it was and that they are ok to sell crap to loyal customers. This is so sad and disappointing! Hope they can bounce back because the food truly was so awesome.

Brah, better than Zippy's!!…read more Food was Ono and authentic!! Ambiance was comfortable and family oriented. Service was Aloha style! Highly recommended. This is coming from an Island girl living in the Bay Area :) Mahalo

Since Aloha Specialties in the California Hotel closed, I came here to get my Hawaiian food fix, I…read morewas blown away by the variety on the menu: almost everyone of my favorite Hawaiian dishes were on the menu, which made it hard to choose. I still have regret that I couldn't try the oxtail soup or the sweet and sour spare ribs, but I'll be back. I got the combo plate with lau lau and Rry's fried chicken. The Lau Lau was very good: the meat was tender and I liked the taste of the Ti leaves. It was less seasoned than other Lau Lau I've had, but it's easy to add shoyu or salt to preference. The fried chicken was very good. The batter was shatteringly crispy and the meat was very juicy. To note though: it's not a Hawaiian fried chicken where it's marinated in soy/ginger first (like mochiko chicken), but more like a very good version of mainland fried chicken. Also, the Mac salad was very solid, My other regret was that they were out of malasadas. Apparently, they sell out pretty quick so I'm going to try to come close to 11 am next time to snag one.

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.

I'm not sure what happened to this place. I used to come here a lot when they were in smaller…read morelocation within same plaza. Food was so good and service was always aloha. Not anymore. They have one guy working the front, no menu displayed anywhere and only have 2-3 items from menu. There were multiple parties waiting for their food because it took so long. Ours took 30 minutes. And when we finally did get our food it was burned. Maybe management changed. Definitely not the same and should absolutely avoid.

I don't drink so bars aren't my thing, but my mom has been wanting to come here for years, so I…read morefinally got her over here. Despite not drinking, I am glad we came! The atmosphere inside is simply top notch, its themed head to toe and for me personally, I always love a place that's well themed. We went in without a reservation and they managed to squeeze us into a table, we were served by a very friendly waitress who had good recommendations and was overall very attentive. The drinks were all good, and thankfully they have non-alcoholic versions for many of their drinks. No complaints on any of them, they were exactly what we were looking for. I will say the prices are a little steep, but this isn't someplace you are likely to come to on a regular basis, so I can excuse it. (And if you do like the vibe and come often, you can always get non tiki drinks cheaper.) Overall very very fun, wish we had come a little later because their was a band that was setting up and got maybe three songs in before we left, but they sounded pretty good!

TIKI OASIS!!! YES, PLEASE!…read more This place is a favorite of mine and always will be. The decor is beautiful, intriguing, and like I have entered a bar version of The Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland (but for adults). All around this place has so much to look at; it's amazing. Drinks are yummy and beautiful here. They even have a nice food menu where you can get some things like coconut shrimp to pair with your tropical drinks. They do have the famous Dole Whip here. They also have a happy hour during weekdays from 3-6 pm I think (don't quote me on this exactly LOL). It's often busy so if you want a table, I recommend making a reservation. Service is always nice and friendly. It's a beautiful place for a drink, to hangout with friends, or show someone while they are visiting Vegas. Best bar in town for decor!!!

I recently visited the bar twice, but it was closed for renovations. The two bartenders, Ashley and…read moreJocelyn, were amazing--please reopen soon!

I try to make it to an Aloha Kitchen every time I visit Vegas, and this time we checked out the…read moreDecatur location. It was my boyfriend's first time, and thankfully it lived up to the hype. We ordered way too much food, which is usually how you know you're doing it right. We started with the adobo fried rice omelet to share, and honestly, we demolished it before our entrées even hit the table. It was bomb. The adobo flavor throughout the fried rice was so good and paired perfectly with the eggs. For my meal, I had the oxtail soup, and it was exactly what I was hoping for. Big, meaty pieces and a rich, comforting broth. It actually reminded me of a bowl I had during our trip to Kauai just a few months ago, which is about as high a compliment as I can give. Tim ordered the loco moco. He's a sucker for loco moco and really enjoyed it, although he said it didn't quite compare to the ones we've had on the islands. That's probably a tough standard for any restaurant to meet. What really stood out was the service. Even though this is more of a casual, fast-food-style spot, they checked on us several times and made sure we had everything we needed. That level of attention definitely didn't go unnoticed. 100/10 recommend. We'll absolutely be back the next time we're in Vegas.

Welcome to Frankie's Tiki Room…read more This Iconic Tiki bar on Charleston Blvd/Shadow Ln on the east side of Downtown Las Vegas. It's the world's only 24 hour Tiki Bar, opening its doors in December of 2008, nearly 18 full years ago. It has a spacious but limited parking lot, bright neon sign, cool outside entrance and even more wonder inside. True to tiki decor with island themed fixtures, tables, patterns, seating and ambiance. Hints of surfing culture, rockabilly and retro. Perfect signature original or classic tiki drinks via their menu as well as full bar, soft drinks and beer. The Makalele Knockout is probably one of my personal favs with rum(s), lime, hibiscus and a incredible blend of flavors. However the Tiki Bandit, Frankiestein, Dr No, ScruV and numerous others might speak to you. I've been to Frankie's a few times about 10 years ago, so it was nice to stop in with a group of buds and share some convo as well as meet up with my oldest best friend and her wife, who ironically is who I came to Frankie's with those first times a decade ago. All tiki drinks are currently $15 and well worth it. You're able to drink, gamble (at the bar), smoke, converse, sway (good music) but limited space and enjoy the night or day away. Seating goes quick at night, especially on weekends, but arriving earlier (before 8pm) can help. Sometimes tables, seats and areas open up faster if you're patient. All the staff, including the bartenders and door guy are thoughtful and personable. We eventually got part of the area that's slightly enclosed with a great view of the entire bar especially being a group of 6 to 8 at once point. High recommend.

Frankie's tiki room is located on Charleston and shadow lane. There is a small parking lot but the…read morebar is also not a sprawling gigantic place. I have been to Frankie's may times over the years and every time I go, it continues to impress. Their prices are reasonable, their drinks are stout and delicious and the bartenders are always great. We came in tonight for one drink and that is what we had, one drink each. The Jet Pilot is delicious as is the scorpion. The interior decor is amazing, very tiki and dimly lit. I prefer this place to Golden Tiki, as there are no time limits enforced on how long you can stay. Simply put, Frankie's is an outstanding tiki bar with outstanding drinks. If you're into the tiki vibe or all things tiki, this should be on your list of places to frequent.

Lefty J's Island Favorites is a fantastic go-to for delicious comfort food! They're located on…read moreMaryland and Tropicana near Harmon, conveniently across UNLV next to Cheba Hut. Inside is casual and spacious with ample seating and relaxing Hawaiian music. Menu offers a nice selection of Hawaiian and Filipino food. They have kalbi beef short ribs, hamburger steak, loco moco, meat jun, as well as chicken and pork adobo, pinakbet, pancit, and robust garlic chicken. I ordered Pork Menudo ($13.40) and request over medium fried egg (+2.59). It was ready in 15 minutes, delivered nice and hot. Meat is very tender, has mixed veggies, served with steamed rice, the menudo sauce is amazingly delicious and flavorful! Service from owner Jeanette is very kind, welcoming, patient, helpful, and friendly!

I have been eyeing this place for years, but it was unviable to go other times because I did not…read morehave a car rental. This place is fairly out of the way from the strip, so the food is more reasonably priced, but an Uber here will be $20 which will defeat the purpose of a reasonably priced meal (though people can do delivery, but it can be chaotic in a large hotel). This place serves Hawaiian-Filipino fusion, with their signature robust garlic chicken. We got the Coach Bojay which is half robust garlic chicken half galbi, which comes with 2 scoops of rice and mac salad. The garlic chicken is quite delicious, a bit less garlicky than I expected, with a really good sauce. The galbi is also good, but not the most tender. It was a little burnt but otherwise they gave a generous amount. I took off a star for the rice as it is quite mushy. We also tried a hot dog musubi which is really good - there is a bit too much rice so we allocated some to mix it with the delicious sauce from the robust garlic chicken to fill ourselves up further. Both items were enough to feed 2 people, so the value is there. I loved that this is a fast casual takeout-primary spot so you can be in and out quickly.

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.

Unko Frank's garlic chicken plate was SO good. My partner came a little before closing and ordered…read moreto-go, but they were still really patient while ordering since it was our first time there. I appreciated that! Also... they seriously need to collab with Poke Express and make a garlic shrimp plate together because that combo would be straight broke da mouth status. My partner and I did not dine in, but overall the food was flavorful, comforting, and definitely worth coming back for.

Stayed at the Cal for 4 days, and we probably had breakfast/ lunch here everyday! My fiancé and his…read morefamily grew up coming to the cal whenever they visited Vegas. It was my first time, and it's awesome! I am stuffed walking out no matter what meal I choose. I tried the loco moco corn beef & fried ahi (daily special), saimin, and two eggs breakfast! Their rice portion is HUGE, so I'll definitely opt for less rice option. The loco moco has a delicious gravy with potato, probably my favorite meal.

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

Great local food. I love their menu. Everything i've tried was soooo good…read more Service is like being treated like you're part of the family I can't say enough about this place.

Ok flew in on Super Bowl Sunday!!!! Looking for good eats before the game & checking into the…read morehotel. Since there is always Hawaiian transplant willing to share their aloha we settled on Opulicious Poke & Plate lunch!!! Oops they are closed due to a special Super Bowl party but like all good people from Hawaii they open their doors and invited us to order from their regular menu! True aloha!! Got their Aloha Bowl - choose the garlic ahi - loved the poke the garlic hit the spot - laulau really good and lomi salmon is Ono! Patelle stew - OMG - best stew ever - a ton of flavor - gotta come back for more Looks like we'll have to return to have more of their Ono food