LEFTY-J’S ISLAND FAVORITES Restaurant #2

Came here on a whim as we couldn't decide where to eat and it was the closest to our hotel. We were greeted by a friendly man who was very patient with us. We got the garlic chicken, beef short ribs, and kalua pork. Food is made to order so you can expect a reasonable wait - the food is very good. We would come back here again. Famous people have entered these door and said the same thing. You'll see their pictures on the table near the register giving the thumbs up. The establishment is roomy, clean, and the Aircon on blast. Enjoy!

This place. Oh my gosh. THE BEST. It’s in a very unassuming location. I would not have thought the food was going to be as good as it was. I got the garlic chicken and it was the best chicken I have ever had. The rice was PERFECT as well. The only thing I didn’t love was the mac but my sister and her husband loved it. I still enjoyed. My brother in law was putting sauce on his chicken and I told him to stop because he needed to try without. The chicken itself had so much flavor it didn’t need sauce! I will be dreaming about this place until my next Vegas visit. Shoutout to Keith Lee for the rec. did not steer us wrong.

I ordered the garlic chicken and it was pretty damn good. The sauce is very unique and I appreciate how well fried and crispy it was. I’m not the kind of person that spends $20 on one meal very often, but the place is good. I will try the pork or the katsu chicken next time.

Bruhhh, this place is fire ! Started eating at Lefty J’s when we first move to Vegas. We live a bit far so it’s hard for us so we haven’t been here for a while. We’d usually door dash it . But I was in the area and visited the new location. The food and customer service , like always is top notch! They truly show you Aloha. Food is so tasty, lots of flavor. Only junk part is , that they don’t have one on the North Side lol. Hopefully in the near future. But trust , this place never disappoints. They load up your plate ! And the other thing about their customer service, they remember you all the time you come back! Thank you for the awesome food and service Lefty J Family !

20250227 1st time visiting and got garlic chicken & bbq trio for dinner. Made fresh to order. True taste of HI local fare. Offers Hawaiian sun drinks. Casual spot that has plenty of indoor family seating. Shared open plaza parking. Cash preferred but takes credit cards with a 3.5% fee. They take lots of takeout/pick up orders. TIP: this location is open later than the other. Also FYI bathroom key needed.

Delicious food and awesome owners/staff! Everything was delicious. The Kaluha pork and the kalbi/garlic chicken were all great. The mac salad was very tasty! I'll definitely be back! Easily in my top 3 Hawaiian spots in Vegas! Additional photos located on my profile page and videos on my YouTube page ( vivalasvegasx )

We’re from Hawaii and this is ono local food!!! A bartender recommended this place and he was RIGHT!! We ordered the garlic chicken with short ribs and the trio and the food was cooked perfectly and marinated with care. I called them to thank them and they were super nice on the phone too! We highly recommend eating here and will eat here whenever we come to Las Vegas!!! No ka oi!!!!!

My favorite place to visit when we visit Vegas! There are so many places to eat in Vegas yet every trip we always find ourselves back here ❤️ Best Hawaiian garlic chicken I’ve ever had! The owners and staff are the most friendly people and truly help you feel a touch of the Hawaiian vibes. Would recommend to anyone 10 times out of 10. Must visit when in town!

As I was leaving Las Vegas, NV, I drove to a few restaurants that Steve, Rockstar Eater, recommended in one of his YouTube food episodes. Thanks Steve for the hidden gems! During my trip, I just didn't have the time to dine-in at any of them so I ordered take-out on my way out. Lefty-J's Island Favorites was the 1st out of the 4 restaurants I ordered for that day. I placed my order of the Hawaiian foods via online. After arriving, I still had to wait another 15 mins or so. They weren't super busy, but busy enough to be busy. Good amount of inside seating. Very cute Hawaiian themed decor. The young gentleman behind the counter who attended to the customers was very hospitable and nice. Thank you young man! I got the mini versions of their regular sized plates. Minis will be smaller. If you're on portion control, mini may be best. If you're hungry, get the regular size. 1. Chicken teriyaki mini - moist and tender chicken grilled to perfection, rice was perfectly portioned, mac n cheese was okay 2. Chicken katsu mini - katsu was lightly crispy on the outside and tenderly moist on the inside. YUM! Lefty J's is truly legit! Highly recommend and definitely I will be back to order their regular size and also try their other plates next time. Aloha!

My partner and I ordered the bbq trio to share. They provided us with plates since we were sharing which was a nice touch. There's also a water dispenser and cups to the side. There's ample seating but was pretty empty when we went for a late lunch/early dinner. The bbq trio was delicious. I normally don't like chicken because it's hard to keep it juicy but it was tender, juicy and flavorful here. The other meats were great as well.

We traveled to Lefty J's with a craving for Hawaiian food and garlic chicken. Their combo plates were prepared perfectly! I ordered their popular bbq mix and garlic chicken combo meals. You must try their tender garlic chicken dish! It will leave you hungry for more delicious food. Excellent customer service. Keep up the Aloha spirit and Pinoy love! Would recommend family and friends to eat at this branch.

Edit: To address Chef Lefty's response to my review... My husband ordered a mini. My dish was only offered in one size. Your flavors were good, but not the best in the valley. You're also the only Hawaiian place where I had fatty pieces and a few pieces that were so dry I literally could not chew them. Here's a little tip: try expressing gratitude and humility when customers share their honest feedback. Take the criticism and learn from it. Your attitude is quite off-putting and because of that, we definitely won't be back now. I would much rather spend my hard earned money at dozens of other Hawaiian establishments than support a business that exudes such attitude toward any customer who isn't 100% satisfied. Tried Lefty-J's near UNLV a few weeks back after hearing all about it from our neighbors. The restaurant was clean with ample seating and some cute décor. We greatly appreciated how nice & cool it was inside; so many Hawaiian BBQ places are so hot inside that I lose my appetite so this was appreciated and pleasant. The cashier that day wasn't the friendliest and seemed a little annoyed that we didn't know what we wanted to order right away. He warmed up to us eventually by thanking us for coming in as we were leaving. For our meals, I had the Chicken Adobo #13. Most of the chicken was super moist & flavorful. I did have a few fatty pieces and one piece that was practically leather and couldn't be eaten. I'd say 90% of the chicken was edible though and good. My husband had the mini Ribeye Teriyaki Beef #4. He really liked how flavorful the beef was. The food was overall decent, but for the price, we've had Hawaiian food from other local spots that definitely give you a lot more food. The portions weren't bad here, but they were smaller than others. Honestly not a bad local spot, but I prefer a few other places over Lefty-J's.

Lefty-J's did not disappoint. After a long 4 hr drive my family and I were starving. We wanted to grab something semi quick before heading to Area15. I ordered a Regular Chicken Katsu plate between my daughter, wife, and I. It was more than enough. We were stuffed! I love that they meal was made to order and hot. I could see why it took 15-20 minutes. It's worth the wait. They also provided us various sauces to add to our plate. Lefty's was very clean overall, and provided complimentary water. The customer service was great, and he was building some great rapport with us which I really appreciate. Getting to know your customers local or not is something not everyone does now. I would recommend Lefty-J's to family and friends, and expect to be back in the future.

I ordered a two entree combination plate. The Teri beef and robust garlic chicken was cooked perfectly. The plate lunch was served with white rice and macaroni salad. Upon walking in, I was greeted with aloha. Since it was my first time, I asked for a little more time to decide what I will have for lunch. The dining area was clean and had adequate area for different party sizes. Mahalo Lefty, I'll be back! Can't wait to try your mochico chicken!

Lefty J's is my new favorite place to get my Hawaiian fix! You order at the counter and they bring the food at your table. There are water cups on the side but don't skip trying the Hawaiian Sun drinks! Lilikoi Lychee is my favorite - yes, it has lots of sugar but when in Vegas, right? My husband and I chose to share the pick two beef option. I had the Loco Moco which is a hamburger patty with gravy and eggs, and he had the Kalbi Beef Short Ribs. Our meal came with rice and a side of macaroni salad. Just enough for our appetite. Good chill vibe and there's constant music playing. If I lived here, I can honestly see myself eating here almost everyday lol Tip: ask for the bathroom key up front. Bathroom for customers is located in the back.

Bruh!!!!!! "Wao, ua maika'i loa!" That was outstanding on all levels!! Parking here is super easy! It shares a lot with Chipotle and various other little shops... This place is absolutely spotless clean! The food, the service the recommendations everything 10/10!!! To see this is someplace that you should definitely try is a understatement. I almost considered gatekeeping this place because it's so good.!!!! I will absolutely be back here again and again and again and again outstanding food outstanding service!!! But especially... Outstanding food the flavors were absolutely spot on! Great job team!!

Needing food after a Southwest flight (pretzels and Oreos are nice but not filling,) I ended up here. Partly because Lefty was my high school nickname. Already love Hawaiian food, so it sounded good. In a strip mall, pretty small. Friendly service, and a steady stream so I knew it was popular. Interesting menu, I picked almost at random because it all sounded so good. I got the Kahlua pork, basically shredded pork with fairly mild seasonings, over lightly seasoned rice. A huge portion, and super tasty. I ate half there, and snacked on the rest at my hotel for two days. Also got spam musubi. This one was a little different than I'm used to, rolled all the way up. Very tasty. Also got a canned Hawaiian juice, forget the flavor. Satisfying, filling, flavorful. I would definitely come back.

Ordered the Garlic Chicken and it had some pretty bold flavors, but a little too saucy for me and I did not get much garlic flavor at all. It was very hot in the restaurant, so we got our food to go. Cashier was friendly, but I took a star because they did not have ice for my drink. Also, the cook didn't receive our order for some reason, so we had to wait an extra long time for our food. Decent portion of food for $20, probably will not be back for more. Located across the street from UNLV, prices seem high to be across the street from the college.

Took a $25 cab ride to come here from The Venetian. Saw that this place is recommended by the Tik Tok foodie Keith Lee, super cool! Everything was good! Service great, lots of seating and a clean washroom for customers (always a plus hehe). I ordered the teriyaki chicken and beef teriyaki. I asked if it was possible to have the sauce on the side as I didn't want anything too sweet, but was told that it already comes on it so I ordered as is. My husband got the kalua pork and fried chicken. My chicken teriyaki was very yummy, perfect char, not too sweet, good portion and pretty tender and juicy. The beef teriyaki was waaaay too sweet for me, lol. I'm sweet enough so don't need much ;) I couldn't finish it all as I'm trying to limit my sugar. I think if I went back I would get a sweet/savory combo instead of just sweet on sweet. The beef was swimming in the sweet sauce that had collected at the bottom. Was nice on the rice tho. The cabbage helped to cut the sweetness a bit and add a nice crunch. The little bite I had of my husband's kalua pork was good and the fried chicken had a nice crunch, great taste and juicy inside. Curious about the adobo, maybe next time!

To end our Vegas trip on a delicious note, we stopped by Lefty-J's for a late lunch/early dinner--and it did not disappoint! The fusion of Filipino and Hawaiian flavors was spot on, with the Famous Five Star absolutely stealing the show. The kids were thrilled to get their usual spam musubi fix, and the hotdog musubi was a surprising (and tasty) new favorite. Very friendly staff. The portions were generous, the vibes were chill, and the food was full of comfort and flavor. We're definitely coming back next time we're in town!

Went here after the American Nationals IBJJF tournament. Been depriving myself of yummy foods to make weight for the event. So found Lefty's online and had a doooope loco moco! Awesome hamburger patty and gravy, with furikake sprinkled rice! Man, it hit the spot!! Owner stopped by to chat us up too! I give it the Ono thumbs up!

This is was first time visiting and it definitely won't be our last. The customer service was beyond amazing!!!! You are treated like family. Lefty came out to see how we like our food. Explained all about where he's from and his family. It's truly the island experience! The feeling is like being back home in Hawaii. The food was truly outstanding! I can't say enough good things about it!!!!! We went there of their recommendation and it hit on point! We had the mixed plate. Which came with Kalbi short ribs, Shoyu Chicken, and teriyaki beef. We also got the Kalbi Short Rib & Garlic Chicken. I highly recommend it!!!

Finally made it back to Vegas and first meal had to be lefty-j's! I've been craving the garlic chicken for far too long and it did not miss!! Always amazing service, amazing grub and a happy belly when you're at lefty-j's!

Lefty J's Island Favorites has a new location on Maryland and Harmon. You'll find them at Rebel's Running Plaza. There's plenty of parking. Inside is spacious with ample seating and awesome music. Menu offers a nice selection of Island Favorites such as chicken katsu, kalua pork, kalbi beef short ribs, and Filipino food. I had Pinakbet ($9.95) with sautéed eggplant, okra, green beans, garlic, and tomatoes served with two scoops of steamed rice. They give generous portion, food is delivered hot and freshly cooked! Mac Salad ($2.95) is tasty and Hot Dog Musubi ($3.25) is yummy! Service from Maka is welcoming, polite, and friendly.

I recently tried Pancit for the first time when a coworker brought it in and I instantly became obsessed. Was having the craving after work and was lucky enough to find this place not too far away. The guy who I'm assuming is the owner was very friendly, asked how my day was and was very personable. Inside was small but had plenty of seating and was very clean. I took it to go and oooof, this was literally addictive. I was only planning on eating half but devoured it . Spam musubi was really great too, you can tell the spam was cooked right . Will definitely be back to try their chicken dishes!

YUMMY!!! Picked up my parents from the airport and wanted to find a spot close by and I'm glad we decided to give this place a try! My parents shared the two item combo and got pork adobo and pinakbet! My dad is super picky but he really enjoyed both dishes and when he's happy ... I'm happy! They definitely want to go back on their next visit. My husband and I shared the 3 item BBQ combo and it was super delish!!! Loved their BBQ marinated... we also tried their spam musubi I can't wait to go back and try other items! Next time, I'm not sharing ... hehehe Also, they offer great customer service! The cashier was super nice and a lady, I assumed she might have been the owner, went to our table to check on things oh and when we left, the cashier said bye and referred to me by name which I was totally impressed

This place was really good coming from a local who was born and raised in hawaii. The kalbi was very well seasoned and delicious . The hamburger steak was a bit under seasoned but they have condiments available for you. The inside is a small sit down restaurant but feels very homie and nice. The service was amazing and the owner even came out to greet us. Would recommend to those wanting to try local foods.

Have to stop by every time we're in Vegas. If you are tired of all the fancy expensive meals on the strip or just looking for some comforting food, come here. The Garlic Chicken and Mochiko Chicken are so good. Kalbi, Beef and Chicken teriyaki are also solid picks. Service is always excellent. Door Dashed our order this trip. Food arrived pretty quickly, still warm, chicken crispy and for a big order, nothing was missing. Highly recommended.

I was so excited to try this spot as it was recommended by my sister I have to say I wasn't impressed based on the glowing reviews on Yelp and from Instagram posts. I got the combo plate of Garlic chicken and Kalbi ribs. The ribs had a good flavor but were tough. The chicken was just oily and not very crispy. The rice was very very mushy Customer service was great at this location.

We went to this place with zero expectations, because I honestly don't think I've ever had bad Hawaiian food. And was I right! This place hits the right spots! The short ribs are perfect and the garlic chicken, as recommended by the cashier was one of the better chicken dishes I've tasted. This will definitely be a part of my Vegas spots to go again on my future trips! Staff were very friendly and checked on us a few times as we were eating. I would totally rock merch if y'all had it!

Oh my sweet goodness, Lefty J's! How we have missed the establishment and this delicious food. Luckily when we walked in their NEW location on Maryland and were able to take in their second location. What an achievement for this family! If you know Lefty's then you know this is a family owned, local business that closes Sunday to dedicate it to their family. What's more precious than that? At first Lefty asked if we'd visited there before then we closed the door and he immediately recognized us, which is great. When you have a business that's doing phenomenal like them it feels good to know the owner is welcoming you back after a hiatus! We caught up, asked how the family and business are, and ordered our usual. Two orders of garlic chicken, with 2 sides of Mac salad, and a 1/2 order of chicken katsu. Business was a little slow when we walked in, but when we sat and waited for our food we started seeing more customers walk in. Our food came out, and man how we missed it. Garlic chicken with furikake rice? Awesome as always! Chicken katsu, fresh, juicy, and the katsu sauce was amazing. Our Mac salad was off the charts. We hadn't had Lefty's and to come back with a warm welcome, friendly smile and too notch service reminded us why we keep coming back! If you're craving Hawaiian or Filipino food, Lefty's is the place. Their food has so much love, it's delicious and it's a treat deal for the price you pay! But the place is still hopping! The restaurant is clean, music is playing, and staff is amazing!

Lefty J's is a must-visit comfort Hawaiian and Filipino spot in Vegas that's been endorsed by Keith Lee. Known for their Hawaiian plates pakced with your combo of protein, furikake rice, and mac salad, this is the place to go for comfort Hawaiian food. I wanted to try all their options, so I went all out for their sampler platter, which was the Famous Five Star. It was loaded with kalbi, katsu, crispy fried chicken, teriyaki chicken, and teriyaki beef. Every bite I took was rich and hearty, the meats were juicy and the mac salad was the cherry on top.

Came to Vegas and had to try this place recommended by friends. Great food, service, and ambiance! Highly recommend the best food in the area!

Love this place! This is our 2nd time here. My husband and I try to come here every time we're in Vegas! We even met chef lefty! We love their fried chicken and everything else! It's definitely good comfort food. We love the Hawaii vibes inside and the good island /reggae music.

Holy moly. If you're in Vegas, you should definitely stop here. Lefty-J's was my favorite meal of my whole trip to Vegas. Their Mac Salad alone was enough to send me over the edge. I really enjoyed the Kalbi was so yummy too. My partner got the garlic honey chicken and it was all so good. I did the BBQ trio and I was not disappointed! The portions were so large too, so it felt like great value for the money too. I wish we could have come back here every day. The location would be easy to miss just driving down the road, but it is worth stopping in. I love that it's very low key though. The decorations are lovely and the staff if helpful. It isn't super fine dining, but I wouldn't want it to be either. I will be back every time I come to Vegas!

Thanks to Yelp for this gem! We around closing time at 7:30pm. Last Dine in was at 7pm. Good to go before 7pm. A young gentlemen took our order and he was so informational about the menu and what was popular. Ordered Spam Musubi, Fia Me Up, Robust Garlic Chicken and Kalbi Beef and Garlic Chicken. Noms gummy worms. The flavors were amazing in my mouth especially the garlic chicken 9/10. Mac salad was good I give it a 8/10. Kalbi Beef 10/10. Musubi 7/10. Food is highly recommended!!! So yummy. The venue was neat, clean and organized. Loved the videos playing with hula dancing and the Keith Lee Tiktok. Love the Hawaiian Flags. The place is very well kept.

Definitely the BEST Hawaiian food in Vegas!!! friendly staff, fresh food and huge servings!

I have tried Lau pork and loco moco from Hawaii and this is nowhere as good Loco moco was over cooked and did not have much gravy on it. Lacked flavor! Updating my above review due to managers unbelievable response to my review: So unfortunately I have to come back here to give an even worse review (taking one star away) for the business owners poor response to me, a customers opinion. First of, business owners should be able to understand if a customer orders or says lua pork. Not respond with "what is lua pork". Typical great customer service would say "sorry do you mean Kalua pork"? Plus this is something shown on the picture I have uploaded. Are you not able to tell what I meant based on your own food that I uploaded here on the picture ? Yes I said there's not much gravy on my loco moco. I am not sure what you can't understand. Can't you see the minimal amount of gravy on my plate ? Second, this is yelp where customers are freely able to give opinions on the restaurant and typically the restaurant usually should take these opinions of others to better their restaurant and not be offended or respond to customers in a rude manner. Also I read through some of the business owners response to others. Pretty sad to see the business owner also respond to others who give a poor rating in a rude manner also: telling them they should remove themselves from being yelp elite or responding by saying if they have ever ate at a restaurant before. I really hope he learns how to take criticism well when being in a customer service business.

Lefty j's hits A's all across the board. Walking in I was greeted by a vibrant atmosphere with greenery and neon lights that puts a pop to the place. Maka was behind the register and provided great service. Maka was friendly and had plenty of suggestions of what to get. When I received the food I was shocked by the plentiful portion. I felt like I was really getting what I paid for plus more. The Loco Moco was filled with a pool of delicious gravy! If I tripped I probably could've drowned in the gravy, they definitely didn't hold back. All the components of the dish were well seasoned and compliments each other in the dish. In a city filled with many of Hawaiian spots, Lefty J's stands out and is a local gem.

Loco moco was awesome. Gravy was on point. I'm assuming island food should be on point. On the other hand, Filipino food was not. I had chicken adobo and pinakbet. Adobo was bland, needs more vinegar or something. Pinakbet is NO. One of the veggie was sour (okra, I think it's spoiled) and it's way too oily. Not enough shrimp paste too. If your asking me who has been everywhere in US and grew up in NY and NJ if this is good Filipino food, I said NO.

Flavorful and delicious Hawaiian-Filipino food in Vegas!! I randomly found this place on Yelp and I'm so glad we tried it out. They have a lot of Hawaiian and Filipino classic dishes on their menu. It was our first time here, and the staff is so friendly and helpful. You could feel the aloha and family vibes of this place. We tried their Robust Garlic Chicken and Kalbi Beef Short Ribs. The food came out hot and steaming, so we knew it was freshly made. Both meats were amazing. The chicken was so crispy, juicy, and seasoned perfectly. The ribs were marinated nicely and had so much flavor. Each plate comes with two scoops of rice and a side of mac salad, which was tasty as well. Overall, I would definitely come back when in Vegas! Amazing, authentic food and friendly, fast service, and portions are great!!

Y'all I loved this place so much so I came back to try the garlic chicken and wanted to make sure I got one of my favorite things Kalbi.This combo was a perfect combination! The garlic chicken is crispy big size pieces. The garlic flavor was delicious! Kalbi was grilled to perfection as always! Service was good and UNlV students get 10% off.

Had lunch where on Thursday and it was amazing. Can't wait to go back and try some other items. I had the Kalbi and garlic chicken plate. The star of the show was the crispy garlic chicken. This was one of the best things I have eaten here in Las Vegas. The chicken thigh was super crispy and covered in an amazing garlic sauce with fresh chopped garlic! The chicken was hot and juicy. The Kalbi was also very good covered in teriyaki sauce. Tender short ribs cooked perfectly. I will be back. UNLV student get a 10% discount. The service was amazing she checked in on me several times to make sure I didn't need anything. Very cool Hawaiian feel to the place.

Was staying at the Marriott Grand Chateau for a few days and we wanted Island Food. Found this place on Yelp that was not too far away. Glad we stopped in. Food was awesome and the prices were in line with what we've paid at other places in Vegas. Tried the chicken adobo, pork adobo, and pinakbet. All were excellent and the pinakbet tasted a lot like dningding, which we loved. Will be back to try some other items next time we're in Vegas.

Definitely not a cheap eats spot. Food is good but way overpriced lefty is super friendly but the prices though So pricing doesn't matter? As a former restaurant owner, I understand food costs. You guys are simply price gouging. Your food is good. Is it worth the prices? No. Also, who are you to tell someone what they can and can't review? Updated: be professional?! You're the one arguing with a customer lol. As for employees. You have one, maybe two working per shift. $300 max per day. Go back to work bradda. It's seriously not worth it. I'm just stating my opinion but you got all butt hurt. Take this criticism constructively.

One of my go-to's for Hawaiian food when I'm in Vegas! Their customer service is great, everyone is always super nice. Food is always great. My favorite item is the lefty j's fried chicken, it's super crunchy & delicious. Their Kalua pork is flavorful as well. Love that they offer combos so you can have 2 different proteins.

Amazing!! 10 out of 10 would recommend! I will continue to drive 40 minutes across town for this restaurant! The food is delicious, freshly made and crave worthy. I have not had a dish that I don't love. The atmosphere is cute and service is good, but the food steals the show. They are incredibly generous with the portions and I can not fully put into words how delicious everything had been. My favorite Hawaiian spot in Vegas.

We finally got a chance to try this eatery since we were in the area. We had two orders of pork adobo, two orders of pancit, two orders of famous five star and two orders of chicken katsu. They all were delicious. It was a " To Go" orders the person taking and later giving us the orders was very nice and friendly top notch service . We all agreed the Katsu chicken was the best. The place was very well maintained and clean. Especially considering how busy they were. This place lived up to the hype that all my family, friends and coworkers that live on that side of town were raving about. So the next time I'm in the area I'll make sure to grab some food from here. I was disappointed that they ran out of pinakbet so hopefully I'll get a chance to try it next time.

Last call for dine in is 7pm. Wednesday 4pm. Service: no wait towards the end of the night. There is a small fee for using credit card. But it's about 15 -20 min wait for the JJ fried chicken though. Head ups there. Lefty was the owner. He was really cool about striking up conversation while I was waiting for my food. Ambiance: def Hawaiian vibes. Lots of green. Big tables to bring families of four or more. Food: I got it to go, so I brought it home to eat. I got the JJs fried chicken number #6. I just got home and finished the meal. The portions were amazing on the chicken side. Was very filling but not greasy at all. When I was talking to Left he said he usues rice flower to make the skin of the chicken. Fanastic. I highly recommend this spot.

I came here with a group of 10 people. The environment was really enjoyable--the decor and posters around the place gave it a fun, laid-back vibe that made the wait more bearable. Unfortunately, the wait time was over 40 minutes, which felt too long even for a large group. I ordered the loco moco and spam musubi. The spam musubi was tasty and well-balanced, but the loco moco was a letdown. I specifically asked for the patty to be well done, but it came out medium rare, which is not safe for ground beef and wasn't what I requested. The flavors were decent, and I appreciated the overall atmosphere, but the kitchen needs to be more careful with cooking instructions. With some improvements, this place could easily be a favorite.

This was our first stop right after getting off the plane and it didn't disappoint!! We got the mega plate and that fed my bf and I twice. It came with chicken nasty, fried chicken, bbq short rib, and steak. We basically got almost one of each meat to not miss out on anything and it did not disappointment! The shop itself is small and cute. There's plenty of parking and will definitely be back!

This was our first time dining at Lefty-J's. We had gone to Vegas last June & wanted some Island food. Love the fusion of Filipino-Island food happening here. We ordered a lot of food because 1) we were hungry & 2) didn't know what we wanted to try. :) Lefty himself helped us out and made his recommendations since it was our first visit. The short ribs were soft and well-marinated. Everything on the dish with the 5 favorites were delicious, well cooked; like home cooked island food, just like you're in Hawaii. Portion sizes were large and prices were pretty reasonable. They just opened this location so signage is hard to see. Just trust Waze will take you to the right location. Dining area is clean and your typical Island restaurant with casual family style seating. Lefty even took the time to visit with us we waited for our food. Highly recommend when in Vegas!

I found Lefty-J's completely by accident while walking to the Lao Thai restaurant in the same strip mall. What a happy accident! They were closed when I first walked by (check the hours carefully before trying to visit), but I was hooked by the pictures of the Hawaiian classics in the window. Jeanette (I think that was her name, I'm sorry for not remembering!) could sense my hunger (and desire to eat EVERYTHING on the menu) a chicken/beef combo. How could I resist? Robust garlic chicken and kalbi short ribs combo are the best of both worlds. Oh my god the garlic chicken was incredible. Crispy, crunchy, juicy, GARLIC TO THE GILLS. It's a yes, yes, yes from me. Kalbi short ribs are a favorite of mine and these do not disappoint. Scoops of rice and mac salad round out the combo and they hit the spot for your carb cravings. Food is made fresh and with care, so don't expect fast food timing. Don't like the casual vibe fool you - this is serious cooking. Off strip, but it's a 10 minute walk from the east entrance of the south hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Definitely come here instead of eating frozen pizza!

After doing a campus tour of UNLV, we were looking for lunch that was close by. So we chose this place initially because it was close. When we entered the business, I immediately noticed the other patrons...a lot of islanders! A really good sign! The atmosphere is kind of simple and no nonsense. I loved the island music they played. It was neat to see all the pictures of the UNLV football players who have patronized the restaurant. I'm guessing they come here when they feel home sick and need familiar food. The young man who was at the counter welcomed us and pointed out the most popular items. I ended up ordering an item that was half garlic chicken and half kalbi ribs. The garlic chicken was incredible!!! So good. The Mac salad was just the way I like it too. I felt like the Kalbi ribs were a touch overcooked. I spoke with a woman who may have been one of the owners. She explained that her family tries to make authentic food from the islands. No fusion. Just authentic food that her family would make at family get togethers. She genuinely seemed appreciative for her customers and welcomed us back again during our vacation. I highly recommend Lefty-J's across the street from the university.

We didn't get to try the food after driving 5 hours (hit tra from Orange County because they were closed when we arrived at 4:30pm on 6/22. They updated their hours as 10-5 on Yelp for 6/22 2 weeks ago. So closing at 3 must've been a very last minute decision. Also as evidenced at the last minute change on the sign on their door. I even tried calling around 3 to check but no one answered. They could've been a bit more considerate and have a message on their phone system or Yelp or Google that they changed their hours last minute. We're starving and hangry. Plenty of parking in this plaza.

Lefty J's crispy fried chicken is a must!! If you get it with gravy, it reminds me of Jollibee. So good. The chicken is so crispy and flavorful, you won't regret it. Robust garlic chicken has sauce, but you can still dip it in gravy. Such a delicious meal. When I received my food I thought I was going to have leftovers. I guess the combination of me being hungry and the good being so good, I ended up finishing everything. The hospitality here is top notch. I need to go back to Vegas so I can have some of this goodness again.

Our new fav hawaiian spot in Vegas! We stopped here first thing after arriving and instantly would've been down to eat more, for sure will come back here every time we come into town!