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| - I stopped here after paddle boarding on Lake Pleasant and I must say, this was the perfect little pit stop on the way back to Phoenix. I'm kind of a noob when it comes to Hawaiian food but was lucky enough to try some when I visited California earlier this year. The restaurant itself is pretty small with about 10 tables and a few tables outside. The staff were friendly and really helpful in explaining the different menu items. I had a hard time deciding what I wanted to eat so I went with the Spam Masubi, fried shrimp, and the Chicken and Rib plate. Here are my thoughts:
1. Spam Masubi - Awesome! Loved the saltiness of the spam (would have preferred it fried a bit crispier), sweetness of the sauce, and texture of the rice. The rice was not too dry or mushy, so just perfect.
2. The Chicken and Rib plate was HUMONGOUS. I recommend sharing this with another person because no human should be consuming that many carbs in one sitting. This meal came with chicken katsu, hawaiian bbq chicken, and sweet short ribs. It was served with two large scoops of white rice, boiled cabbage and broccoli, and macaroni salad. This meal definitely hit the spot because there was a little bit of everything - the chicken katsu was juicy and crispy, bbq chicken was savory and sweet, and the short ribs were really tender. I personally love boiled cabbage so it was a nice complement to the flavorful meats. The macaroni salad was creamy and mild but not overly rich.
3. The fried shrimp was tasty and the panko flakes gave it a good texture. I liked how the butterflied the shrimp, making it easier to eat. I dipped it in the teriyaki sauce.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this place if you are craving some good quality Hawaiian food at a very reasonable price. The food took a tad long to come out (10-15 minutes) but was worth the wait.
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