Aloha Kitchen and Bar — Restaurant in Nevada

Venturing into the Hawaiian restaurant, I anticipated a vibrant oasis of flavor and relaxation. However, upon entering, the ambience felt unexpectedly stark, akin to stumbling into an intergalactic spaceship with dimly glowing panels and an eerie hush. The half-empty space seemed suspended in time, creating an atmosphere that left much to be desired.

As I eagerly awaited the arrival of the tuna poke bowl, a staple of Hawaiian cuisine, the first bite was a disheartening revelation. The tuna, a symbol of freshness and oceanic vitality, tasted alarmingly aged, akin to a forgotten relic from the depths of the pantry. It was a culinary paradox, a dish that should have sung with the joys of the sea but instead resigned itself to a melancholic tune.

The "me combo" appeared as though it had been conjured from a penitentiary kitchen, with an abundance of corn starch overshadowing any semblance of balance and finesse. It was a tragic rendition of what could have been a symphony of flavors, lost in a discordant sea of starch.

Reflecting upon this experience, it became apparent that the restaurant could benefit from a reimagination of its culinary prowess, infusing a breath of fresh creativity into its dishes. A reinvigoration of the ambience, transforming it from a desolate spaceship into a bustling, tropical haven, would undoubtedly elevate the dining experience to new heights.

In the spirit of redefining purpose and innovation, perhaps the establishment could draw inspiration from the principles outlined in the 99U book series, "Make Your Mark: The Creative’s Guide to Building a Business with Impact"【11†source】. The chapters offer insights into defining purpose, building products, serving customers, and leading teams, all of which could serve as a blueprint for culinary revitalization.

While my visit was a tale of missed opportunities, it also embodies the potential for a culinary resurgence—a blank canvas waiting to be adorned with the vibrant brushstrokes of creativity and authenticity. It is with hope that the next explorers of this Hawaiian haven encounter a rejuvenated experience, one where the flavors sing harmoniously and the ambience warmly embraces all who...

I used to come to Vegas regularly and enjoyed this place on several occasions. But something was different this time. The food wasn’t as good, the service wasn’t as good, and it was very disappointing considering this time instead of coming alone like I normally do I brought guest with me. I was with two other people and the restaurant was empty when we ordered. One person went to the restroom while two of us ordered. We got a number and sat down. While my company was in the restroom, a few other people stepped in and were in line so my company had to wait. Ordering took a little longer than expected because they seem more interested in taking orders over the phone while I stood at the counter, waiting on them. That was the case with others in line behind me as well. My company finally placed their order and got a number as well, and join us at the table. One of the dishes came out from the first order (we ordered two) and my companies order came out shortly there after. So we were missing a plate from the first order. Considering they have signs posted all over the place about being patient and that is not a fast food joint. We sat and waited. 30 minutes had passed 40 minutes had passed and eventually we got up to say something. The young lady seemed annoyed as if it was our fault, they forgot to bring one of our plates. Two of us were almost done eating by the time the third plate came. And remember this was a plate from the first order. We sat and watch customer after the customer order and leave but their food but again according to them, you are supposed to say anything if the food takes long time, so that was my first disappointment with the place and in addition to that the food just wasn’t as good as it’s been in the past. So that drive from our hotel to that particular Hawaiian restaurant in Vegas when there are other choices to check out, I personally, probably won’t be back again. After receiving the third plate finally we immediately asked for to-go...

I go to Aloha Kitchen pretty frequently. I just love the food & the vibes inside when dining in. It just takes me back from when I grew up in Hawaii. The food is spot on ono like it was back home. & I jam to the music too.

This location in particular has late night $6 specials that I’ve ate at 2am before they close at 3am. Perfect for midnight meals & after a night of Heineken. This location also has a bar & karaoke room separate from the dining room.

I ordered the Aloha Chicken & Chili combo plate. One big piece of super crispy fried chicken that comes with gravy, 2 scoop rice, bowl of chili, & either Mac salad or kimchi. The chili for real reminds me of when I had chili back during the hanabata days of elementary school. I also ordered the combo breakfast plate of Portuguese sausage & corned beef hash which came with 2 eggs cooked any style & a side of either white rice or tater tot’s.

I’ve tried other items on the menu like their Kalbi & Hawaiian BBQ. All good! Staff are friendly; they take care of you. Food are all delicious, large portioned, & very affordable especially right now with everything getting expensive. Aloha Kitchen has been in Vegas for a long time, & I always went during my broke UNLV days. It’s a restaurant that’s definitely a spot on my regular food rotations & would definitely...