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People who lived in Hawaii are blessed that Vegas is the 9th island. You don't have to go far to get some Island grinds. The newest addition to Henderson is located in the shopping area on Eastern Ave & Pebble.
Same owners as Island Flavor on Durango, they are a casual place-order/pick-up order or take-out service style restaurant. The staff has been incredibly friendly on each visit and the place is clean and simple, with about 6 tables inside.
Food I've ordered:
Furikake Ahi Poke
Hawaiian-Style Poke
Kalbi Ribs
Furikake Chicken & Shrimp
Furikake Chicken - Let's cut to the chase. I don't even eat chicken. The batter and glaze they use is insane, I couldn't help but try a few pieces that were just crumb batter. OMG. Sweet and salty deliciousness! My boyfriend and toddler loved it, too. I tried the shrimp version, and they over-fried it, so I wasn't as happy with it.
Poke - The portion they give are great. The fish is cubed into good sizes. However, I can't say it's the best I've had. The fish tastes good, but I prefer the poke to have been marinated longer. Melt-in-your-mouth kind of poke...
Kalbi - Ridiculous portion and the meat is tender! Look at the posted pictures below.
Desserts - They have a rotating selection found in the fridge by the door, so you can self-serve and take it to the counter. I have yet to try any, but I've seen Chantilly, Haupia, Guava Chiffon, and Coco Puffs. They also stock Hawaiian Sun canned drinks.
Look at their chalkboard for their daily specials. They serve Lau Lau on Fridays and I've seen Mahi Mahi and Kalua Pig posted, too.
This has become one of those regular stops I'll make when I want some quick but tasty Hawaiian eats for the family. I'd love it if they could start serving oxtail soup and malasadas! That's the only thing I can say they are missing. But I'd highly recommend stopping by if you're hungry in Hendertucky!
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