I've been a fan of Aloha Kitchen since I was a UNLV student back in the day. I used to get the student special when I'd come in here. I still order that on occasion. It aint much. Just a bowl of rice with some BBQ chicken and a drink. Its not a bad deal for a hungry cash strapped student. These days, there are other Aloha Kitchen locations that I visit more often but I still come by the Maryland Parkway location from time to time when life brings me to the area. And I more often than not order something other than a student special. I have found my nirvana in the locals plate. That is to say BBQ beef, BBQ chicken, Spam musubi, rice and Hawaiian style macaroni salad. It is basically all I love from Hawaiian food. How can you go wrong with what is essentially a greatest hits platter? I love it. Depending on who I am with when I swing by, usually a co-worker, I will get some lumpia too. We share an order as supplemental goodness. Its hard to share when you want to hoard but sharing is caring.
The staff here is friendly. They are efficient at bringing your food to your table with just a few minutes of wait time. They clean up aftet you so that all you have to worry about is eating. And eat you shall. The food is good and the portions are grand. Now if you will excuse me, I need to wipe the drool from my face and grab some grub.