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

Portion size was small, I was surprised. I got the mini plate of teri chicken and upgraded for one…read morescoop noodles and one scoop rice. The chicken was fatty and had no flavor. The color of the teri sauce was way off and had no ginger or garlic coming thru at all. It was over $25 dollars with a can of soda and tip. Maybe had one chipotle scoop worth of bland chicken over noodles, which weren't my favorite either.

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.

I come here specifically for the beef ribs, so imagine my disappointment when I stopped by one day…read moreonly to find out they were out. I returned the very next day specifically for the ribs, only to be told they had actually been out for months. My first question is: Why wasn't that communicated the day before? A simple heads-up could have saved me an unnecessary trip. Second, if the beef ribs have been unavailable for months, why isn't that information posted anywhere online or even on the door? Customers shouldn't have to make a trip to find out that a signature menu item has been unavailable for an extended period. Things happen, and I understand that items can be unavailable. However, proactive communication goes a long way and shows consideration for your customers' time. Plesse do better with communicating important menu changes and unavailable items. A little transparency could have prevented a very frustrating experience.

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.

Have you ever heard the saying, "Phone eats first?" Unfortunately for Aloha Specialties this was…read moreNOT the case. I ate here for breakfast / brunch and my hunger really took over my mind. Despite the lack of photos, I do feel INCREDIBLY inclined to leave a review, as the food, as always is a staple delicacy here at the California Hotel. I ordered the corn beef hash with rice and eggs, even for a simple dish, the meal was sooo savory and filling, portions were perfect and they are great to share with! Service was quick and efficient, and the amount of seating available is sufficient. The decor is so cute and definitely offers warm vibe when dining.

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.

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.

The food is definitely on the pricier side, but honestly, we expected that coming from a restaurant…read moreinside a casino. Other than the price, we really enjoyed everything we ordered. The flavors were on point, and the drinks have actually become my favorite part! I just wish they had a fountain for their li hing mui drink because I could definitely see myself ordering that regularly. The space was clean and organized when we came in. I also appreciated that there weren't a bunch of messy tables left sitting around, especially while we were waiting for our food. The poke that came with our dish was surprisingly delicious and tasted really fresh too. I wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I did! Overall, we really didn't have any complaints aside from the pricing, which again, is pretty expected for a casino-based restaurant. The food was flavorful, the drinks were good, and everything was clean and well maintained. I'd definitely come back!

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.