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THE MEAT: The main reason why I wanted to go to Roy's was I saw on a food show that they have given birth to the seared tuna dish, and that they do it very well. In spite of being a franchise that has been mushroomed around the world from Hawaii in 1988, and as their serving dishes shall suggest a probable need for presentation updates, they have managed to maintain consistently high reviews from customers. I was excited to try it for the very first time.
Aside from the very cute (colored) coloring comic book, the first pleasant surprise was a free nibbling platter they handed my toddler as soon as we were settled with our drinks - Cheese quesadillas, carrots, celery, apples and a ranch dip. I ADORE places that pay attention to these details in cheering up the customers.
We ordered the Ahi Poke (pretty good, but the nori chips had sat out too long and were chewy), the Schezuan spiced pork ribs (fatty, tender and tasty goodness), the Ebi roll topped with tuna (they had unfortunately discontinued Auntie Lei's Roll with hamachi, and this was what the waiter had suggested... although the shrimp was large and fresh, it was still quite disappointing.. stick to sushi joints for sushi rolls), the Mai Tai (was excellent, the cocktails on the other tables looked damn good as well), and finally the Blackened Ahi. We ordered the appetizer portion and when it came out, it didn't look very pretty. But one bite of the tuna with the spiced crust and sweet/salty sauce and I was in heaven. It was a large piece of good tuna, only ever so slightly spiced and seared, and it was perfection. Well, we had to ask for extra dipping sauce to achieve nirvana.
We had no more room to try the butterfish and chocolate soufflé. Definitely good reasons to go back, together with repeats for the Blackened Ahi. And perhaps an abuse of the happy hour with a group of friends.
I'M STILL DIGESTING... The fact that the interiors of the main dining area was uberly dim. Makes me feel like I'm in an 80s restaurant. Good for hiding zits or mistresses. We stayed in the beautiful porch outdoors.
WANT TO SEE SOME FOOD PORN? :-)
Free kiddie nibbling platte http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/roys-restaurant-las-vegas-2?select=yBis5n1YAWmQiz63ZMTAbg#yBis5n1YAWmQiz63ZMTAbg
Ma Ta http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/roys-restaurant-las-vegas-2?select=yBis5n1YAWmQiz63ZMTAbg#kt6sQ4dmHNA3uKkR59NIvw
Ah Pok http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/roys-restaurant-las-vegas-2?select=yBis5n1YAWmQiz63ZMTAbg#vsmxrXuFh602nzJrBKIkbA
Blackene Ah http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/roys-restaurant-las-vegas-2?select=yBis5n1YAWmQiz63ZMTAbg#NcS9eMdpGSUZeEVrR6Q1XA
Schezua Spiced Pork Rib http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/roys-restaurant-las-vegas-2?select=yBis5n1YAWmQiz63ZMTAbg#uEo0AHWZavced_6mNoL9WA
Eb Roll http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/roys-restaurant-las-vegas-2?select=yBis5n1YAWmQiz63ZMTAbg#1lcJ2zfaS3wKHvyfkiV0qQ
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