YUM.
that's the first word that pops into my head when i think of islands sushi. this restaurant has become one of my favorites in vegas. i don't really like being reminded of home when i'm on vacation, but the food, family-friendly atmosphere & service has been totally awesome, like restaurants back in hawaii. it's hard to find exceptionally great sushi/local food on the mainland. if i were to move here to the 9th island, i wouldn't be too sad.
my last visit was great, but not as satisfying only because of pregnancy. i can't tolerate certain smells and i certainly don't eat much at this point. i was also told to stay away from sashimi, which is fine since i'm not a huge fan. i like to make the most of buffets and i just couldn't do it, so i decided to not take advantage of the all-you-can-eat deal and instead got a bento box.
i didn't make a mistake. it was very yummy! i chose the bento box a - teri beef w/furikake rice, yakisoba, spam and choice of chicken. i went with the garlic chicken. it was a lot of food for $8.25. i had to take it home. didn't eat much of the chicken (i think i had an aversion to it) but pounded the spam and half of the teri beef. my son enjoyed it too. i was surprised that he sat still and ate good.
the 808 special is the bomb. i missed that, some of the rolls and basically just the all you can eat deal. i'm definitely looking forward to it next time 'cause i won't be pregnant when i come back (i think).
almost forgot.. their malasadas are good too :)