We tried this food truck at an event in the fall last year and unfortunately it wasn't that great…read more The Kalua Pork bowl was pretty good, 3/5 stars. Savory and juicy, but nothing wow factor. The chicken was very bland and the sauce on it was very watery and not sticky at all. 2/5 stars. Rice and Mac salad were standard fare and decently good, but the main dishes really dragged it down. I get it, being at an event serving hundreds of people, I think they just weren't prepared. My chicken looks nothing like the restaurants' photo of the chicken so I think they were just rushing through the orders, making extra to get by but not really having time to get the recipes 100% right. After living in Hawaii for a few years of my adult life, I've been waiting for Hawaiian food to hit the good 'ol 417, but this didn't quite do it for me. I'd be willing to give it a second chance, but just don't know the hours or location to try it again.

I had the kahlua pork bowl. Supposed to be shredded pork with Hawaiian seasoning. This was a very…read morebland dish. It was plain pulled pork and rice. I didn't taste any seasoning. Came with no sauce or anything. Maybe it's an option if you ask for it? Not worth $12

My wife ended up finding this place as a pit stop to go and eat. This place is downtown. Parking is…read morestreet parking, but there is a lot in the back. This place has different type of Hawaiian food as I had the ahi tuna tacos. It was overall good and I like the mac salad. I had the short ribs, fish and it was good too. Overall, would come back here again.

A Hawaiian themed restaurant in downtown Joplin…read more I wasn't sure what to expect, but the reviews were good, so I thought I'd give it a try. I'm glad I did. I was feeling like poke and jumped at the woman behind the counter's suggestion for a couple of tacos and a side of macaroni salad. It doesn't look like much, but it was filling. It was also really good. A small note -the restaurant's layout is a little tight and it takes a little bit to bust out a line, but the staff is really nice and happy to help with any questions you have.

Mahalo! So stoked to find this Gem located in a great little food court diagonally across from…read moreCasey's and away from the downtown rush and traffic. My wife and I both had excellent food and service from Brian and his wife Celeste. It was getting colder out and he pulled out a propane heater so we could sit in his seating area. I had the kalua pork plate and a spam masubi. The wife had the coconut shrimp. Had a great variety of drinks available and condiments including some rad hot sauces. There was a killer looking vegan option on the impossible burger. I imagine they could do a beyond loco moco option as well. Will definitely be back next time we are in Branson to fill up our rewards card. They do catering too! Forget the big corporate dining spots go help out a local and enjoy!

Finally someone put some food trucks on this side of town! I…read morewas never a huge fan of "Pineapple Whip" but this place taste completely different. I think the taste of pineapple is more pronounced, and they seem sweeter. I also talked to the owner who plans on making the area more of a "food park" with seating and entertainment. He told me they planned on putting in a BBQ stand, and possibly adding a 3rd. It will be nice to see what happens in the coming months. I'm just glad to see some trucks coming to my side of town.

Fantastic dessert! Nice little outdoor seating area. Highly recommended! We'll be back for sure!!read more

I am a big believer in Karma but I can't let this recent dining experience go without going on a…read morebit of a Dennis Miller rant. First, let me say that I have high admiration for the individual who spits in the world's face and against all odds, advice and common sense decides to open up an eatery. These people are heroes in my book and carry with them a bigger set of balls than the ordinary reviewer - yours truly included. That said, allow me to set the scene. Last week I rolled into Springfield late in the evening with a coworker and checked the little Garman GPS for some local restaurants. Korean seemed to our liking so we followed the voice commands to a dark strip mall whose only sign of life came from the windows of an empty Hawaiian restaurant. Tired and hungry, we decided to give it a try. There was a lack of ambiance with the exception of a few dozen Hawaiian leis stapled to walls. My coworker ordered the Panko breaded chicken strips which were about 70% Panko and 30% chicken. If you have any dental work, I would avoid ordering this. I ordered the Maui pork. Let me try to do this dish justice. If you let pulled pork slowly roast all day in a crock-pot, then moved the pork to a colander and rinsed it under running water for 30 minutes to remove all possible flavor, place it into an earthen pot with warm water, you would basically replicate the taste of this dish. The slaw and macaroni salad which accompanied the dish were bland as well. I did enjoy the steamed rice and my can of diet Dr. Pepper, though. Sorry Kailanis, you just completely miss the mark.

Said their open until 3am but were closed when we came at 10pm. Very disappointed and I see that…read moreothers have been displeased with their lack of ability to stick to their posted times.

Speedy's Cowabunga is a mobile food truck that often caters to Missouri State University Students…read more(including myself) since it is sometimes located on the corner of Elm and Kimbrough. Speedy's specializes in Hawaiian food. All meals are $8 (not 6.99 like on their website) and are made with local, fresh ingredients. I decided to go out on a limb for Taco Tuesday and get their taco's (the cook was awesome and gave me one chicken and one pork) and I didn't regret it. The tacos had a lot of meat (no skimping on the ingredients) and tasted really fresh. Loved the cilantro too. The optional spicy sauce was also amazing. Their fries looked homemade with cayenne and marash pepper and drizzled with honey (very similar to ones I've had at a gourmet restaurant so they were fantastic). I also got a complementary honey roll that was tiny but tasty. The only complaint I had was that they couldn't get my card to scan so I had to pay in cash and the pork taco was a little greasy. A lot of food for the money. I personally think it was worth the price. Generally, a 10/10 would eat again. A gem among food trucks in the area.

I stayed at a hotel nearby while passing through Springfield, MO. I needed a solid dinner after…read moresubsisting on coffee, donut holes and a not-so-great breakfast burrito from Allsup gas station. I found Fire & Ice Restaurant & Bar on Yelp! and decided to give it a try. Jordan seated me and was also my waiter. He was professional and attentive, which was much appreciated. They have a limited menu, but the Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Pasta seemed like a good option. Boy was I RIGHT! This was a very flavorful and somewhat healthy dish that hit the spot. The location is a bit odd. It's located in a hotel that's in an area with a guarded gate. The restaurant is right next to an outdoor pool, with lots of glass. Some guy in just his swimsuit was peering through the glass door near my table, which was a bit awkward. Also there was a large crowd right behind me that was very loud, which also was not ideal. Service and food were excellent; Location not so much.

The food here at Fire & Ice has surprised me this time around. I had the Lamb Chips and they were…read morethe delicious. Not a big fan of the rice underneath, but with a tinch of doctoring it wasn't bad. The service was excellent! AriHanna was great... attentive but not overbearing, and great recommendations. The ambiance was light for a Thursday evening! Kudos Fire & Ice you have definitely redeemed your self! Thank you AriHanna!!! Thank you Chef Sam delicious!

Best fried chicken great dude and Ad service was more…read moreprime than a steak at Jimms across the street

Service was fast and friendly and food was even better!!!…read moreWas able to share a couple of dishes with family, the Chicken Katsu, Chicken Karaage, Limpia and the Spam Musubi, it was all delicious. Luckily had enough left over from lunch so had it again for dinner. 100% would eat here again!

Super quick service, we order from here quite often. Some of are favorites the hot and spicy…read morechicken, general chicken, or the orange chicken. Cozy little restaurant as well as quiet. We enjoy this place every time we go.

Food was mid at best being from the East coast. The ambiance was a giving take out. The service was…read morefairly well

Thai palace and sushi is a place I've been to on several occasions. Many of which I've chosen to…read morenot speak about because the food outweighed the service. So many instances of bad service are just mind numbing. However, the food is always and I mean ALWAYS on point! The crab rangoon is by far the best ever and that's coming from someone who has experienced "Chinese food" all over this state and the country. Hands down, best crab rangoon. The rest of the menu is great as well. The sushi is tasty (recommend the Chucky roll) and the sweet and sour chicken is also delicious. This time that I went, the service was amazing. What's even better is that the waitress was clearly a younger lady, likely high school or just beyond, and she took care of my wife and I like we were her only customers. Only, we weren't. It was lunch, it was busy and she rocked! My wife commented on the way out that this kid is likely the reason we will come back to dine in! Definitely recommend Thai Palace and Sushi in Ozark.

Great food, great service. The drunken noodle was excellent! I would come here again.read more