Kalbi, Mac salad, malasadas were my highlights! Unfortunately only got photo of my pork hash after…read morei mauled everything like one pitbull. Pork has was as well! Mahalo

I was visiting Vegas and knew I would be able to get my Hawaiian/local food cravings satisfied. I…read moreordered via DoorDash. This location was closer to me than Zippy's, so I opted for Pacific Island Taste. I am not someone who usually likes mac salad, but their mac salad was pretty good. I got the kalua pig, Korean fried chicken, laulau, and poke. The poke was surprisingly good, but the meats were a little on the dry side. I would check it out in person versus doordash as I assume that changes the quality of the food.

Le Umu came highly recommended by a colleague (Josh K) who would not stop raving about it, claiming…read moreit had the best Samoan food ever. Naturally, we decided there was no way we were leaving Las Vegas without trying it. First things first.... these hours are... interesting. They're only open from 11am-5pm, Wednesday through Sunday, so plan your life accordingly, lol!! We came right when they opened on a Saturday because I heard the lines get serious later in the day. Pro tip: worth it!!! The place itself is super clean and welcoming, which immediately set the tone. What we ordered (aka the greatest hits): * Sapasui (noodles w vegetables & meat) - perfectly seasoned, comforting, and impossible to stop eating. * Povi Masima (coned beef brisket) - brined just right and not overly salty like some other spots (huge win). * Paifala (pineapple half moon pie) - piping hot, fresh out of the oven. We actually had to wait five whole minutes for it... and I'd gladly wait ten more. Light, buttery, flaky perfection. * Talo & Fa'i (taro & plantain, the starch to pair w entree) - perfectly simmered with great texture, and that coconut sauce? Chef's kiss!!!! * Palusami (taro leaves simmered in coconut milk) - theirs has povi in it!! I've never had palusami with meat before and now I'm wondering why everyone isn't doing this. Soooo good!!!!! Long story short: everything was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. I 100% understand why my colleague hyped this place up... and yes, we'll absolutely be back the next time we're in Vegas. Thanks Josh K for the delish recommendation!!! Mea'ai Samoa sili i Nevada, lelei tele!!! Le Umu o le faleaiga Samoa sili ona lelei!! Cheers to my 900th review, dedicated to delicious Samoan food :)

Came in here not really knowing what to expect since I've never tried this cuisine before. They let…read moreme try a sample platter with a little bit of each item. I was hoping to really love it, but overall, it was just alright. I enjoyed the corned beef and the noodle items the most. The sausage and curry were rather bland, and I didn't like the taro at all. Hopefully they make some adjustments so I will come in to continue supporting them, but ultimately if this is their traditional taste, I can't expect them to make changes.

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 had high hopes for this Hawaiian restaurant, but overall I left feeling pretty underwhelmed. The…read morefood wasn't terrible, but there wasn't much that made me want to come back. I ordered the garlic chicken, which had a nice crispy, crunchy coating, but that was honestly the best thing I could say about it. The flavor was incredibly mild and lacked the bold garlic taste I was expecting. It was surprisingly bland and didn't leave much of an impression. The rice that came with it was also disappointing because it was mushy instead of light and fluffy. The macaroni salad was another letdown. It had a strange flavor that I couldn't quite figure out. I'm not sure if that's how it's traditionally supposed to taste or if something was off that day, but I didn't enjoy it and ended up leaving most of it behind. The highlight of my meal was definitely the chicken teriyaki. It was flavorful, well-seasoned, and had just the right amount of char from the grill. If I were to order anything again, it would probably be that. The location also didn't do the restaurant any favors. The surrounding area and parking lot felt a bit sketchy and weren't especially welcoming, which made the overall experience less enjoyable before I even walked through the door. As for the service, it was fine. The man working at the front was cordial and polite, and I didn't have any complaints about the customer service. Overall, I'd give this place three stars. While the chicken teriyaki was enjoyable, the rest of the meal fell short of expectations. Between the bland garlic chicken, mushy rice, unusual macaroni salad, and less-than-inviting location, I wasn't impressed enough to make a return visit.

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

Whenever I'm in Vegas, it's a must to stop by Ross J's! The…read moreportions are large and the prices are solid. I recently tried the spicy Korean chicken bowl and added broccoli and I couldn't finish it in one sitting. But it still tasted good to reheat for later. The service was friendly! The restaurant itself self reminds you of visiting a hole in the wall in Hawaii. It does get busy and seating is limited!

Wow! What a local favorite!…read more I didn't know this is where all the locals go to! We got the chicken teriyaki and spicy chicken combo. The chicken teriyaki needed a little bit more seasoning and the spicy chicken combo was delish with the bbq marinade. Not spicy at all. The only thing I can complain about is the quality of chicken. Lot of fat in my chicken...but hey! You paying good reasonable prices for it. Service was quick but can be busy during meal times! Ambiance is casual.

I really enjoyed my experience here. I was looking for something light that wouldn't leave me…read morefeeling sluggish since I had a busy day ahead, and this hit the mark perfectly. Everything tasted fresh, and the waitress was incredibly helpful--she made a recommendation that I ended up loving. My only complaint? I wish there was more of it! It was so good I could've easily eaten two. Definitely coming back to try more.

Malasadas are always yummy here. I got half dozen filled with custard, Ube, guava and chocolate. I…read morewanted Haupia but they ran out of it. This is the closest I'll get to Malasadas from Hawaii. Staff is always so nice. It's a casual place. I also ordered garlic chicken but it didn't taste like it and there should be a little glaze on it but there wasn't any. It was dry and overcooked. Their garlic chicken a long time ago was better. I also ordered fried noodles deluxe and it usually has char siu in it but they ran out of it so it was substituted for Portuguese sausage and it supposed to have cabbage in it but there was hardly any of it. The ahi poke limu was good but wished there was more limu in it. I've been here many times in the past and felt the food is not the same as the original owner.

So happy I found this place. Their food is amazing, had all my Samoan favorites that I haven't had…read moresince I was back in New Zealand. Fa'ausi was my fav, definitely grab a can of Australian corned beef and Watties Spaghetti. Can't wait to make some Koko Samoa later. The sausisi (pork banger) and taro was the bomb too. Everything was so good - especially the palusami. They had Vaimango in the fridge and it tasted like I was drinking a whole mango - soooo good and filling! Anyway, first time here but I'll be back again very soon. For the food yes, but the lady and guy who helped us get our food and order together were super nice too and they just made the whole experience and first visit awesome. Please support them so they stay in business so I can selfishly keep getting my childhood favourite foods that remind me of Mum.

The food was cool but the calo was too hard, I broke two plastic forks on it. Food was good price,…read morebongo was 6$ lil pricey but the food was yummy

The ORIGINAL LV tiki bar. Old school kitsch, dark, and libations galore. Friendly lady bartender…read morehas been there since I discovered this bar. She is sweet and knowledgeable. She can create all types of tiki drinks. There are gambling bar tops, too. They comp standard drinks when playing. They have their own parking lot. They have bottled beer, no draughts. No food. Lots of conversation and videos to enjoy.

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.