Love love love Juanita's. I started coming here about a year ago and have found Juanita's shop to…read morebe such a nice experience, getting to try a culture of food I have never come across before. The food is consistently delicious, I've tried her garlic chicken, turkey tails, ribs, curry, palusami, taro, chop suey, and corned beef. The meat is very high quality and very worth her prices as she charges by weight, but make sure to get some of the other foods that she puts a lot of time and effort into. I personally love the taro, chop suey, and palusami. Juanita is very nice and easy to talk to. The interior is clean and welcoming as everyone there is nice. Highly recommend visiting to support!

VINTAGE MEAL About…read morethree years ago I ate at a Polynesian eatery at Hayward. At that time I was craving for corned beef and turkey tails. Corned beef weren't provided that day but turkey tails were. I also ordered lamb, which was gamey. I read reviews and saw pictures of Juanita's Polynesian Delights. Several pictures included corned beef and turkey tails. I came to Juanita's last week for lunch. The price isn't based on per item but $6.75 per pound of food on your plate. For corned beef I approached it like brisket. I ordered two types of corned beef: lean and fatty. I selected two turkey tails. There was no pork sausage so I got beef sausage. Lastly for carbs I choose taro. In total I almost ordered two pounds of food. I ate inside this eatery. When I sat down I noticed a distinct smell of corned beef. I was concerned the corned beef could be gamey, but I never had bad corned beef before. I took a bite of the beef sausage. It was bland. However the more I ate the beef sausage it became pasty for me. The turkey tails weren't heavy at all as the fat was rendered well. I ate the two cuts of corned beef. The lean cut wasn't dry but was flavorful. The fatty cut was really moist. What really helped cut the richness is the fatty corned beef was the taro. The only item I didn't like was the beef sausage. After eating I was full but not bloated. Words like old-school and traditional are overused. Another word I would like to use to describe Juanita's Polynesian Delights is vintage. When you enter Juanita's the table setting reminds me of a mom-and-pop joint from the 1980s. Also what is listed on the menu that day is what is served. Unlike buffets you don't have to stuff yourself at Juanita's to make yourself full. A plate less than two pounds of food with a combination of protein and starch is filling enough. If I'm craving for corned beef and turkey tails I'm heading to Juanita's Polynesian Delights.

If Central Perk served breakfast, it would feel like this place. We came in for a casual brunch and…read moreended up finding a new causal spot to brunch. I ordered a plate of crispy hashbrowns topped with tender pulled pork, smothered in rich, creamy gravy, and sprinkled with fresh jalapeños for a perfect kick. It was comforting without being heavy, like a warm hug you didn't know you needed. But the best part? They had fun flavored mimosas that made brunch feel like a celebration. We tried a few different flavors, and each one was bright, refreshing, and paired perfectly with the savory food. (Rachel Green would approve.) The staff was friendly, kept the coffee refills coming, and made us feel welcome without hovering. The prices were fair, and the portions were generous enough to leave you full but not overly stuffed. If you're looking for a cozy spot with great food, good vibes, and a reason to say "How you doin'?" to your mimosa, this is it. Can't wait to come back and bring friends for a brunch round two.

I don't normally rate a place on appearance/ambiance. For me, food ratings are more important, but…read morehere's my review: Ambiance- my wife and I were sitting at the table top bar and you can really smell the bathroom from where we were sitting. Service- the staff were nice, but they were slow. Granted, there was a large table ahead of us, so +1 for that Food- I ordered the kalua pork and rice. The kalua pork was probably reheated on the griddle, kind of salty, it was meh. The biggest disappointment was the rice. It was hard. For a "Hawaiian" restaurant to not know how to cook rice is sad. This place has potential. I don't know if they are tired or don't have that spark. Maybe they need a new location. The park across the street has a bunch of unhoused folks.

Wonderful group. Love the authenticity and the people. I…read morewould recommend them to anyone

The people that work here are amazing , kind and loving . They welcomed my sister and I the first…read moreday we went . They introduced us to their family and we even ate at their house it was a great bound , sadly I no longer go there due to personal issues but if you want to try something new and be apart of something ? I highly recommend trying this out . They are amazing people and they do not judge . They are understanding and it's a extremely diverse place .

In response to Jonalyn: First off let me apologize that for you this was a bad experience…read more Different staff members had reached out several times in several different ways every month to inquire about payment and we never received a response. We most definitely have an understanding for hardships if it is communicated to us. No response after several attempts lead us to believe that you were no longer interested in services.. I also believe that anyone would agree that As with any business or service dues are set at a due date and if not paid services are usually not rendered. I am very sorry for how your daughter felt that day the situation of a parent not communicating and not paying and still showing up to class was new for us and we have already discussed how we will deal with in the future if this happens again with another parent. As far as your refund request. In the contract you signed it states the due date as the 1st of the month as well as a required 14 day advance notice to dropping . However You are more than welcome to attend classes for the rest of the month since it was eventually paid for. Feel free to actually give me a call if you would like to discuss further.

After this humiliating experience, I chose to disenroll her and requested a refund for services not…read moreprovided, along with a refund for a prepaid shirt that was never received. Instead of resolving the issue, I was blocked on Venmo and social media after requesting my refund. I expected professionalism and fairness, especially when children are involved. Families deserve respectful treatment, transparent communication, and refunds for services and products that were never provided.

Hawaiian plate is awesome!! Customer service is great from their truck. Wait is expected with fresh…read morefood!

Not a fan. It's backyard food for unfair prices. People make this seem like it's some great thing…read morecause they want to support every small venture or just to post a review to be first or make it seem like they care about a local biz cause they went once and boasted on yelp. Judge it fairly. You can get better food at Hawaiian BBQ or the like with better safety standards. Stop using yelp to mess with people.

Best Polynesian food in the peninsula. Been coming for years. Service is good, owners are friendly.read more

Nice staff. Good home food and beautiful textiles. Ambiance is nice too, will return.read more

My daughter has been attending Lokahi for about 2.5 years now and loves it! A huge plus that it's…read morevery close to home for us! The studio is located at a Polynesian church in Alum Rock hills. There's ample parking and easy to access. Classes are affordable and there's a discounted rate if you commit to 6 months or a year. Instructors are friendly and good with the kids. My daughter's had some fun opportunities to perform at the Warriors games, soccer games, and winter shows at Santana Row and Eastridge mall! They have an annual "Hoike" (recital) every summer which is fun and rewarding to see them perform. Pam, the owner is easy to communicate with via text and is very responsive with any questions. If you're thinking about it, you can even ask to do a trial class.

My daughter joined Lokahi in 2021. She has grown tremendously over the last 3 years. The…read moreinstructors are patient and encouraging. Dancing with Lokahi PDG has given her so much courage and confidence and has fostered a love for Hawaiian/Polynesian culture and dance. Kumu Pam has been so supportive of her goals as a dancer and has been very accommodating.

I came into Tiki Tom's and Jenn and Jasmine were some of the nicest and most helpful people I've…read moreever had the pleasure of being my bartender. Will definitely be back!

Thoroughly enjoyable tiki bar! I am getting into tiki bars. And this one, was a great new…read morediscovery. I was shopping in the afternoon in Walnut Creek, and happened to stumble upon Tiki Tom's. This one was designed by Bamboo Ben and is certainly bespoke and wonderful! We met several other people who are tiki lovers and had conversation around which were the best tiki bars around. Great place! Great crowd!

i have been dancing with Ta'ere Tia'i for almost 12 years and in those years they've never failed…read moreto make me feel special. every birthday i've ever had has been celebrated with them, even when my dad passed they didn't hesistate to come and be by my families side. Ta'ere Tia'i is more than a dance studio it's a forever family that i'm greatful to have so if you are reading this and thinking about joining i suggest you do!! from the teachers, to the students, to the families you meet it's something that you don't get to experience often and joining ta'ere tia'i will give you the experience you deserve like the one ive had for the past 12 years

I have been dancing with this studio for a little over 2 years. It all started with my daughter who…read morehas always loved to dance. A friend from school told us about the school, so I brought my daughter in for a trial class. She loved it so much we signed her up right away. Not too long after, I noticed that a lot of the parents are very involved with the group. Some of them dance, others play instruments and some help with costumes and events. A couple of the moms invited me to take a class, but I remember trying Tahitian in high school and never quite picked it up. However, the whole culture at the studio is like a family. Knowing that I could bring my kids, I decided to try it out because I needed some form of exercise. Never did I imagine I would be two years in and still loving it. I went from just dancing as exercise to being able to perform in front of people, which I have always been scared to do. The best part of the studio is all the people from the owners/teachers to the families involved. There are no egos or people trying to outdo one another. Everyone is uplifting, supportive and helpful. And just like the name suggests, it is more than a studio, it is a cultural arts center. We are not just taught dances. We are taught the language, the meaning of the songs we dance and even how to make our own costumes. Plus, you are able to participate as much as you like. If you don't want to perform, you are not forced to do so. They even have special classes where they teach you how to play different instruments. There are even fitness classes like Zumba. Of course, right now due to COVID things are different, and extra precautions need to be taken, so we do not have gatherings like prior. However, I highly recommend this studio for anyone who loves the Tahitian culture or just loves to dance.