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    Paina Cafe

    4.4 (1.1k reviews)
    ModeratePoke, Hawaiian, Donuts
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Good for kids

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    Poke bowl with Kalua Pig
    Ashley G.

    I found it! I miss food from back home in Hawaii and this place hit the spot. I ordered the garlic chicken and hubby ordered the poke bowl with Kalua pig. It tasted just like home. They even have my favorite juice, Hawaiian Sun. I was curious how they got Hawaiian Sun in Las Vegas and the owner was kind enough to share her source. I really appreciate that it wasn't a gatekept secret. I love food and I love to eat, I'm definitely going to go back. There is ample seating and it reminds me of a drive in/take out restaurant from back home.

    Mochi Donuts
    Bryan B.

    I was really happy to see Paina Cafe in Las Vegas' Chinatown because it instantly brought me back to my Hawaii days at Ward. Located in a strip mall with plenty of easy parking (always appreciated in busy Chinatown), this felt like a little slice of home the moment we walked in. I ordered the Large Crunch Spicy Tuna and added taegu and furikake -- and wow... it tasted exactly how I remembered it in Hawaii. Fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with that addictive crunch texture. One bite and the nostalgia hit immediately. We also came on the right day because the Wednesday special was a steal: Garlic Chicken (sub Portuguese sausage) for $10. Honestly one of the best food deals I've found in Vegas lately. The garlic chicken was savory, comforting, and paired perfectly with the rice -- simple food done really well. And if you're coming with kids (or just love dessert), don't skip the mochi donuts. My kids demolished them within minutes, and the taro flavor was the unanimous favorite. What I love most is that Paina Cafe doesn't try to overcomplicate things -- it delivers solid Hawaii comfort food that feels authentic, satisfying, and welcoming. If you're missing local-style Hawaii plate lunches or just want something different from the usual Vegas options, this spot absolutely hits the mark. Will definitely be back when the island food cravings kick in again.

    $15 Garlic Chicken Bucket
    Melody P.

    I usually come for the yummy mochi donuts, but they've been running weekday meal specials lately. I picked up the $15 garlic chicken bucket and the $10 weekday special--since it was Monday, the special was a Hawaiian poke bowl. The garlic chicken was super flavorful, and the poke bowl was generous and filling. The poke was tasty, and the kalua had a nice hint of smoky flavor--really good overall. I hope they keep these weekday specials going because I'll definitely be back for more. I ordered everything to go and recommend calling ahead.

    Menu
    Allan L.

    ​I have a friend who goes to Vegas just to eat Hawaiian food, and this was the spot we visited. I didn't realize how many Hawaiian places there are in Vegas. According to Google: ​"Las Vegas is known as the 'Ninth Island' of Hawaii because it hosts the second-largest population of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders outside of Honolulu." ​I ordered the Nanea Salmon Poke Bowl and the Garlic Chicken Plate. I was hoping to try the fried saimin since the pictures online looked so good, but they had already run out for the day. It was only around 11:30 AM, so maybe they just hadn't restocked the noodles yet. ​The poke bowl comes with a choice of white or brown rice (we chose brown), and features shoyu ginger salmon poke drizzled with a lemon citrus aioli, topped with red onions, radish sprouts, masago, and shredded nori. The bowl had a hefty amount of poke; they definitely didn't skimp! It was quite tasty. ​The garlic chicken plate comes with deep-fried chicken dipped in a garlic shoyu sauce. It's served with two scoops of white or brown rice (we chose brown again, because... healthier, I guess?) and a scoop of potato salad. The chicken was very flavorful and had a great umami taste. It pairs well with the rice, although two scoops were a bit much for me. The potato salad actually had spaghetti noodles in it, which was new to me, but it worked surprisingly well! ​Overall, it's a great Hawaiian spot that serves big portions--true to the spirit of Hawaiian food.

    Garlic Chicken Bucket
    Chelsie R.

    Its been a while since we been this to this location. We did a phone order for their Garlic Chicken Bucket- 20 pieces for $15. What a deal! Service good- our food was ready as soon as we got there. Chicken was so good! And the pieces we 're good and the size was bigger than I expected! Definitely would grab this special again!

    Hapa Bowl with Spicy Tuna Poke and Kalua Pig
    Emalyn A.

    Good food in an unassuming place! Located next to Greenland on Spring Mountain and Rainbow, it's a small place with good flavor!! We placed our order and they called us as soon it was ready. The guy we placed the order with was nice and answered any questions we had. I wish I had room for inari bombs but I was so full! Servings were filling. I ordered the Hapa Bowl and my bf ordered the Fried Saimin Plate. He didn't give me a chance to take a pic but I got one of my bowl! Would definitely come back here again! Very ono!!

    Inari bombs
    Michelle C.

    I'm surprised I haven't written a review for Paina Café yet because I've been coming here for years! It's one of my go-to spots, especially for their mochi donuts -- hands down the best around. The texture is always perfect -- super fresh, soft, and bouncy every single time. On my most recent visit, I got my usual mochi donuts along with some spam musubi and salmon inari bombs. While I think their savory items are fine, I definitely prefer their desserts -- that's where they really shine. Service here is always great, and I've never had to wait long for my order. Overall, Paina Café is such a consistent, feel-good spot that I'll keep coming back to -- especially for those amazing mochi donuts!

    Mochi Donut Dozen
    Laura L.

    To preface, I've only had mochi donuts from here. The mochi dough has such a great texture and the perfect sweetness (not overly sweet). I wish the icing didn't crumble as much as it does - not sure if it's possible to make icing like that. In any case, it was still delicious!

    Rocio C.

    Recently went in & realized they are now doing a HAPPY HOUR for the mochi donuts from 5p to 7p Go check them out! Grab every flavor they're all delicious!

    Musubi and 4oz side poke
    Jennifer H.

    OVERALL : Went to Vegas this past weekend and came back with a new go-to spot for Hawaiian food next time I'm in town again! Paina Cafe has rave reviews from everyone, including hawaiian natives, so you know it's legit! They have pre-set poke bowls and plate lunches as well as BYO poke bowls, spam musubi, and mochi donuts. Everything brought me back to my time in Hawaii. Service was fast and friendly, lots of tables inside and good for groups looking for a casual lunch spot with great food! PARKING : Parking lot out in front shared with other businesses in the plaza, but not crowded when we came :) FOOD/DRINKS : Hapa Bowl - white rice, shoyu ahi poke, kalua pig Nanea Salmon Poke Bowl - white rice, shoyu ginger salmon poke, lemon citrus aioli with red onion, radish sprouts, masago, shredded nori 4 oz side of ahi poke Spam Musubi Everything was so fresh, so tender, and potions were GENEROUS with great prices! Fish just cuts through without any stringy bits. The Nanea Salmon bowl was my fav but I def want to try building my own next time so I get to try the other proteins and toppings too + grab a mochi donut!

    Kimberly D.

    Came for the mochi donuts and Paina Cafe did not disappoint!!! Ordered the dozen and got it in the cutest box!

    Salt and vinegar crispy fried chicken

    Tried the Salt and Vinegar crispy fried chicken!!! The chicken pieces (about 15-16) came in a bucket, hot and crispy! Ordered side of rice and that was it! The only thing was missing was Mang Tomas sauce... Small place, cozy and the girl at the counter was friendly! I give this place 4 Shaka signs

    E.J. A.

    I love their mochi donuts! This also a great place for a nice meal! Friendly staff and fresh food. Oh, don't forget to get a SPAM Musubi!

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    Only have tried the katsu and honey garlic chicken trays and both were delicious. And portions are huge.

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    Food is amazing & love the staff down!! Esther was super sweet & the music is always such a vibe.

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    Ask the Community - Paina Cafe

    What allergies should I be aware of from the poké?

    There are different types of poke that they make, so I think it would be best to reach out to the restaurant and let them know what allergies you have, and they should be able to tell you if you'll be ok or not.

    Do they have malasadas?

    It's not on the regular menu. http://www.painacafe.com/menu

    Are they back open for dine in?

    Yep!

    Do they open their pick up window early (before 10AM) for AM pick ups?

    They open early for mochi donut pickup orders from 8am. Now you walk into the restaurant to pick up your donut order.

    Do you have any gluten free donuts available?

    Not at the moment.

    Are these mochi donuts vegan or do they have dairy in them?

    I do not work for them, but if they are vegan they have cornered the market on a great vegan dessert. I cook alot and I do not think that consistency is attainable with out eggs.

    Are the donuts here light and airy or is it more like a cake?

    It's less dense than a cake donut!

    How do we order for pick up?

    I always click the link in their IG bio and order from there. :)

    Does the mini half dozen for the mochi donuts come in the flavors of the week? If so how do you order it online?

    The minis are only available as plain glazed donuts.

    Do u know how much for donut mochi?

    $1.95 each for the regular size mochi donuts, and $12 for a dozen of the mini

    Do they offer delivery?

    On UberEats

    What's the calorie count on a Mochi donut?

    That depends on each flavor. I would call the place and i'm sure they would be happy to answer your question.

    Do they deliver?

    They only deliver through UberEats

    Can't seem to find the pricing for the Donuts. Anyone?

    It's like $2 a piece

    Are the mochi donuts gluten free?

    No.

    Are any of the desserts dairy free?

    At the moment no

    Do they accept apple pay?

    Not currently accepting apple pay

    Are any of the desserts vegan?

    No, none are vegan

    How much are the desserts?

    Mochi donuts: $1.95 per piece Tarts: $1.50 each, $8 for 6 pack, $15 for dozen pack Pa'ina rolls:… Read more

    Are the mochi donuts gluten free?

    They are not gluten free, they are made with normal flour as well

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    Grinds 2 Da Max Russell - Garlic Chicken

    Grinds 2 Da Max Russell

    4.5(388 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$
    Catering service
    Locally owned & operated

    Absolutely delicious food! I ordered the combo, and the katsu was crispy on the outside and tender…read moreon the inside. Sauces that were included had a nice tang for one of them and the other was a sweet tonkatsu sauce. The meat jun was seasoned perfectly - salt and a lil sweet with tender meat. My friend ordered the shrimp which were gigantic and seasoned well. We also ordered the milk pudding which was a nice treat to end the meal. Service was quick and friendly. Portions are huge. Will def be coming back again and again!

    Grinds 2 Da Max on Russell and Rainbow makes incredibly amazing Hawaiian food!…read more Inside is a casual and inviting atmosphere with upbeat R&B music playing. Dining area is small but there's adequate seating for a table, by the window, and along the wall. Menu offers a great selection of chicken, shrimp, steaks, salmon, ahi, pork, as well as Hawaiian plates, island favorites, fried noodles, and poke. I ordered my go-to for Dynamite Chicken Katsu (mini, $13.52), its crispy breaded chicken, meat is tender and moist, has amazing wasabi aioli and spicy sauce drizzle, very savory and wonderfully delicious! Served with tasty crab potato salad and kimchi. Also had Fried Noodles (mini, $7.28), the egg noodles are delicious, topped with chopped scallions and kamaboko (Japanese fish cake), it's really good! Spam Musubi ($4.16) is tasty! It does need sauce and there are condiments like soy sauce and hot sauce available on the table. For a lovely treat, they make the best Japanese Milk Pudding, it's delightful and not too sweet! I ordered a regular ($5.20) and tried Ube flavor ($5.20), both are yummy! Ube flavor is so good! The milk pudding has a delicate, silky, bouncy texture, and comes with a sweet Japanese syrup. The milk pudding on its own is so YUM! The syrup itself is very sweet, so only pour a little bit. They also have fun cookies on display locally sourced from The Cookie Bar. I tried Crème Brûlée Cookie ($4.50), it's a huge sugar cookie with a beautiful crisp glaze and is very sweet. MacDaddy Cookie ($4.50) is excellent, it has white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts, this one taste great! Service from Koltyn and Zadus is very kind, welcoming, polite, and friendly!

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    Cater with us!

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    Matiki Island BBQ

    3.9(600 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    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.

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    Matiki Island BBQ - All surrounding chairs up while dining.

    All surrounding chairs up while dining.

    Matiki Island BBQ - 1. Beef Rib Plate

    1. Beef Rib Plate

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    Island Flavor

    Island Flavor

    4.1(2.5k reviews)
    6.2 miSouthwest
    $$

    Sad to see this long time location that has served satisfying Hawaiian for so many years across a…read morefew ownership changes, etc. The latest owners just weren't able to get things the fully click like the old days...shrunk the menu, raised prices but atleast kept the portions roughly the same so the value was seemingly there. My kids are going to miss their weekly Musubi snack!!! I've been a loyal customer since the late 2000's when it was called Big Island Flavor and Auntie and Unkle were running the place with the girls. Lots of enjoyment from great food and service over the years with a great island vibe! Thank you all so, so much. Sorry it didn't continue to work out for you all...it has been tough for restaurants that's for sure!

    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.

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    Island Flavor - Combo of Kalbi Short Ribs and Furikake Shrimp ($9.75)

    Combo of Kalbi Short Ribs and Furikake Shrimp ($9.75)

    Island Flavor - Combo of Kalbi Short Ribs and Hawaiian Style Roast Pork ($9.75)

    Combo of Kalbi Short Ribs and Hawaiian Style Roast Pork ($9.75)

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    Ai Pono Café

    Ai Pono Café

    3.3(520 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$

    I'll start by saying I'm a fan of the food "court" layout at the Durango. I use the term court,…read morebut it's more than that. Access to the dining area is right off the self-park elevator. No having to navigate through the casino. This was our first time at Ai Pono Café, but it is officially on our dining-out rotation. Our food was tasty and fresh. I went with the Spicy Ahi Bowl. The rice was sticky and the tuna was not over seasoned...fresh and flavorful. Our table shared the Spicy Poke Nachos. So good. The wonton chips were light and crispy. The restaurant offers plenty of casual seating. It is well lit and airy. The staff was welcoming. Service with a smile.

    My husband's cousin first told us about Ai Pono in Costa Mesa, and when my husband looked it up, he…read morerealized there was a location right here in Las Vegas inside Durango Station. His cousin couldn't stop raving about the food, so we decided to check it out for dinner last night. We ordered the Crackhead Chicken and Da "OG" Beef to share, and I also got a Spam musubi I had been craving. The musubi was HUGE and really hit the spot. We also ordered a side of Crackhead Chicken without the spice for our 1 year old, and she LOVED it. Normally she throws her food, but this time she actually ate it and kept making the cutest "yummy" faces the whole time. The moment I took my first bite of chicken, my reaction said it all. The flavor was INCREDIBLE! It had a perfect balance of sweetness from the coconut and a nice kick from the spices. Everything worked so well together, and the chicken itself was unbelievably moist and juicy. I also loved that the meat was served over the rice, allowing for all the juices to soak in. The rice was soft, flavorful, and just as satisfying. The macaroni salad was hands down my favorite compared to any Hawaiian BBQ spot I've tried. I also had a few bites of the beef, which had an amazing flavor and just the right amount of char to elevate it even more. The only thing that didn't stand out to me was the coleslaw, but we found out later that you can substitute for extra macaroni salad for an additional 50 cents. We will definitely do that next time! Overall, we had a fantastic experience and will absolutely be back whenever we are in the area. One quick note for parents: there are no high chairs available, and we even searched the entire food court. Since it's inside a casino, it's understandable, but just something to keep in mind.

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    Ai Pono Café - Pretty seating area

    Pretty seating area

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    Da"Side" Chick (Chicken Sandwich) with fries

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