I'm surprised to find such a festive and fun tiki bar located in a motel. Love the atmosphere and the decor. They always treat you like family, the services is always wonderful. The drink options are fun. It's a good place to be when you want to celebrate something.
Renee Matthews (LA Real Estate Agent)
Happy I finally stopped in. I felt like I was at Disneyland because of the cinematic-grade decor and experience.We walked in during live Tahitian dances. It was delightful.Food and drinks were tasty with large selections. I was hesitant to try because I presumed the food and drinks would be overly sweet—I was wrong. I loved the fresh and high-quality ingredients in the tiki drinks. The food was also fresh.Customer service was exceptional. Megan was very helpful and knowledgeable. I appreciate the detail and dedication of this professionally managed family-owned restaurant.I will definitely comeback and bring friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda Warrington
We stayed at the hotel attached to the Kahuna and wanted to not have to drive. We were blown away with how good it was! There is a burlesque show that happens on Tuesday but we had 2 younger boys so the hostess was gracious enough to put us in a corner. We ordered the fried rice with 4 sushi rolls. EVERYTHING tasted so. I had a mushroom allergy and they were kind enough to make sure there was no mushrooms. Our server was super attentive and quick. We would definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hawaiian Fried Rice
Andy L.
This Tiki Bar is very much a HIDDEN GEM in the Valley! It's easy to drive past this location without noticing it-- which is a real shame-- because it is pretty good!!! The drinks are great and so are the meals! You are welcomed with classic rock tunes, an impressive tiki hut theme, a large bar, round table booth seating, and a smaller bar off to the side. Tiki enthusiasts, this is worth checking out! We tried several items on their menu from the Big Bites to the Sushi-- and everything was very satisfying. The selection of drinks is diverse and will definitely entertain 'Tiki Drink enthusiasts'. We even tried the famed 'scorpion-bowl', which did not disappoint. Overall, the experience made for a fun little evening! The servers work hard here and are very professional and welcoming guests to their establishment. Treat them with respect and you'll get even better attentiveness. Overall, this is a great 'date-night experience' if you're craving sushi and tiki drinks with a fun tiki/hawaiian vibe. You can also bring your 'family' here too, it's not a dive bar by any means. **This is a tastefully done tiki bar/restaurant**. Better yet, if someone is celebrating something, this is a great spot for it! I will certainly be coming back to this 'Gem' in the Valley. Tell your friends or keep the secret to yourself ;) --eventually though, you'll have to invite someone ;)
Tina m.
Wow! What an amazing experience. We walked in not knowing what to expect, we thought it's a sushi/Hawaiian restaurant, come to find out it is soooo much more. They have a live burlesque show and lucky for us we came in the night that the show was taking place. It was great; the performers were amazing, elegant, professional dancers. The overall atmosphere was great. Very friendly and family like atmosphere. We will def. Be back again and will try the luau show next time. Also, the food was great - high quality and lots of great options. I loved their tropical cocktails as well. Highly recommend this place!!!!!
Alex Vasquez
I was expecting a very dank and tiny tiki bar when I came here. But it turns out this place is fantastic. The sushi they serve here is really good and there are snacks are very upscale bar, food favorites with lots of fish and sushi options there. They have some campy live music that fits with a vibe of the place. And the servers are just wonderful and so friendly. This is a good spot for a date. I brought a date here. It did not lead to love or romance, which is a bummer, and because my date was super pretty and super funny, but she was not feeling the awesomeness of this b espectacled gentleman. While I was crest fallen I still had a great time and would absolutely come back here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leila Ryndak
Amazing spot. We came here on Christmas Eve, and everything was not only perfect— but it was frankly epic. Service was exceptional!!! Vibes were on point. Will definitely be back. :)
I cannot recommend Kahana Tiki Tu enough! I had been at a birthday party at Kahana Tiki Tu and had such a good time that I planned my own birthday party there. Arlette and the rest of the team made it easy to plan and were extremely helpful; they set aside a part of the restaurant for me and my party of >25 people. The whole restaurant has really fun decorations and the back area where we had our event was no exception.During the event, Riley took amazing care of us and was an absolute rock star, keeping everyone's orders and names straight. Lastly, we all loved the food (we ordered mostly sushi) and tiki drinks.Overall, we were blown away by the personal and excellent service, the delicious drinks and food and the fun atmosphere. I will definitely be back and I know several of my friends are now planning to go back as well.Thank you for a great time!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon Sushi Roll
Vanessa Garcia
One of my favorite Tiki Bars! Atmosphere is great! Service was good, welcoming tiki environment, the drinks are spot on, and food was amazing ! If you like Tiki Bars this one is a
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Tuna Cut Roll, Poutine
Daian Hennington
Fun bar, friendly service. Classic tiki bar. Returned several times during LA stay.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Gary I.
Kahuna Tiki Tu occupying former Japanese restaurant, Mikadō, that was there for decades, is now retro Tiki themed serving imaginary "Polynesian" food and Japanese Sushi rolls catering to American palates. Don't expect pristine, immaculate, expertly crafted, centuries old Èdomaè Sushi, and you'll be fine. Kahuna has a good rendition of Tiki décor in homage to Trader Vic's & Don the Beachcomber which started in the 1930's to help people get away from the dreary Depression. The big push for Tiki was propelled by American G.I's who were stationed in the South Pacific in WWII. After their return and settling back into civilian life, the 1950's saw Tiki bars even in the interior. Tonga Hut, the oldest extant Tiki in L.A., is in North Hollywood established in 1958 and still retains most of its Tiki features. My favorite in well themed décor is Tiki Ko in Bakersfield.Our receptionist/waitress was pert, friendly accommodating to set a positive Aloha spirit of welcome. We sat in a black naugahyde u-shaped booth with cool topless hula dancer lamp. Yes, Polynesian ladies of yesteryear were attired thus in the tropical heat. Tiki Drink: Love passion fruit, coconut, pineapple, watermelon so my first choice was Pink Pussy Cat although the title of Missionary's Downfall sounded more intriguing. Garnished with Japanese paper parasol, chunk of pineapple completed this tropical drink. 1) Pupu's/hors d'oeuvres Not very Polynesian Calmari Fritti & Onion Ring combo. Closer to a flour based beer batter, it is crispy only for a relatively short time. Big portion which makes this almost a full meal for one. Loved the greens that were the perfect foil to the fried food. Would have preferred a Panko Japanese bread crumb coating for the onion rings for a longer lasting crunchier texture. The Calmari Friiti were fine as is. The squid was meaty, moist, pleasantly chewy with a touch of sea sweetness. 2) Big Mu'uMu'u Dynamite: Standard Sushi restaurant ubiquitous Scallop Dynamite, but the ingredients also included pieces of crab, shrimp, mushroom in mayonnaise based gratin. The left overs will be made into a seafood Tostada adding in avocado, onions, Salsa. Food here is 3+. The Tiki dècor & the tropical drinks are what really fleshes this restaurant out into 4- stars. There is a small side bar chock full of Tiki objets d'art that would be ideal for lounging with a drink in hand on a lazy afternoon.
Courtney S.
I've been to the North Hollywood location and although I love it I've often wished there was a tiki location closer to me with better parking lol. Well it worked out! I absolutely love this location, what a fun place the decorations are awesome. The service was great, everyone that works here is so nice and welcoming. Drinks were delicious and so many options to choose from! I highly suggest the lobster Mac and cheese! I usually get the short ribs but this time I decided to try the sushi and was pleasantly surprised! Everything I've had has been good! I recommend!
I'm surprised to find such a festive and fun tiki bar located in a motel. Love the atmosphere and the decor. They always treat you like family, the services is always wonderful. The drink options are fun. It's a good place to be when you want to celebrate something.
Happy I finally stopped in. I felt like I was at Disneyland because of the cinematic-grade decor and experience.We walked in during live Tahitian dances. It was delightful.Food and drinks were tasty with large selections. I was hesitant to try because I presumed the food and drinks would be overly sweet—I was wrong. I loved the fresh and high-quality ingredients in the tiki drinks. The food was also fresh.Customer service was exceptional. Megan was very helpful and knowledgeable. I appreciate the detail and dedication of this professionally managed family-owned restaurant.I will definitely comeback and bring friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We stayed at the hotel attached to the Kahuna and wanted to not have to drive. We were blown away with how good it was! There is a burlesque show that happens on Tuesday but we had 2 younger boys so the hostess was gracious enough to put us in a corner. We ordered the fried rice with 4 sushi rolls. EVERYTHING tasted so. I had a mushroom allergy and they were kind enough to make sure there was no mushrooms. Our server was super attentive and quick. We would definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hawaiian Fried Rice
This Tiki Bar is very much a HIDDEN GEM in the Valley! It's easy to drive past this location without noticing it-- which is a real shame-- because it is pretty good!!! The drinks are great and so are the meals! You are welcomed with classic rock tunes, an impressive tiki hut theme, a large bar, round table booth seating, and a smaller bar off to the side. Tiki enthusiasts, this is worth checking out! We tried several items on their menu from the Big Bites to the Sushi-- and everything was very satisfying. The selection of drinks is diverse and will definitely entertain 'Tiki Drink enthusiasts'. We even tried the famed 'scorpion-bowl', which did not disappoint. Overall, the experience made for a fun little evening! The servers work hard here and are very professional and welcoming guests to their establishment. Treat them with respect and you'll get even better attentiveness. Overall, this is a great 'date-night experience' if you're craving sushi and tiki drinks with a fun tiki/hawaiian vibe. You can also bring your 'family' here too, it's not a dive bar by any means. **This is a tastefully done tiki bar/restaurant**. Better yet, if someone is celebrating something, this is a great spot for it! I will certainly be coming back to this 'Gem' in the Valley. Tell your friends or keep the secret to yourself ;) --eventually though, you'll have to invite someone ;)
Wow! What an amazing experience. We walked in not knowing what to expect, we thought it's a sushi/Hawaiian restaurant, come to find out it is soooo much more. They have a live burlesque show and lucky for us we came in the night that the show was taking place. It was great; the performers were amazing, elegant, professional dancers. The overall atmosphere was great. Very friendly and family like atmosphere. We will def. Be back again and will try the luau show next time. Also, the food was great - high quality and lots of great options. I loved their tropical cocktails as well. Highly recommend this place!!!!!
I was expecting a very dank and tiny tiki bar when I came here. But it turns out this place is fantastic. The sushi they serve here is really good and there are snacks are very upscale bar, food favorites with lots of fish and sushi options there. They have some campy live music that fits with a vibe of the place. And the servers are just wonderful and so friendly. This is a good spot for a date. I brought a date here. It did not lead to love or romance, which is a bummer, and because my date was super pretty and super funny, but she was not feeling the awesomeness of this b espectacled gentleman. While I was crest fallen I still had a great time and would absolutely come back here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing spot. We came here on Christmas Eve, and everything was not only perfect— but it was frankly epic. Service was exceptional!!! Vibes were on point. Will definitely be back. :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So fun, and yummy too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hawaiian Fried Rice with Scrimp Chicken Pineapple & Cashews, Kahlua Pork, Tempura
Great atmosphere and decor. the owner was very friendly. Felt welcomed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The staff was very kind and the food as very
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Tuna Cut Roll, Salmon Sushi Roll
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I cannot recommend Kahana Tiki Tu enough! I had been at a birthday party at Kahana Tiki Tu and had such a good time that I planned my own birthday party there. Arlette and the rest of the team made it easy to plan and were extremely helpful; they set aside a part of the restaurant for me and my party of >25 people. The whole restaurant has really fun decorations and the back area where we had our event was no exception.During the event, Riley took amazing care of us and was an absolute rock star, keeping everyone's orders and names straight. Lastly, we all loved the food (we ordered mostly sushi) and tiki drinks.Overall, we were blown away by the personal and excellent service, the delicious drinks and food and the fun atmosphere. I will definitely be back and I know several of my friends are now planning to go back as well.Thank you for a great time!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon Sushi Roll
One of my favorite Tiki Bars! Atmosphere is great! Service was good, welcoming tiki environment, the drinks are spot on, and food was amazing ! If you like Tiki Bars this one is a
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Tuna Cut Roll, Poutine
Fun bar, friendly service. Classic tiki bar. Returned several times during LA stay.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Kahuna Tiki Tu occupying former Japanese restaurant, Mikadō, that was there for decades, is now retro Tiki themed serving imaginary "Polynesian" food and Japanese Sushi rolls catering to American palates. Don't expect pristine, immaculate, expertly crafted, centuries old Èdomaè Sushi, and you'll be fine. Kahuna has a good rendition of Tiki décor in homage to Trader Vic's & Don the Beachcomber which started in the 1930's to help people get away from the dreary Depression. The big push for Tiki was propelled by American G.I's who were stationed in the South Pacific in WWII. After their return and settling back into civilian life, the 1950's saw Tiki bars even in the interior. Tonga Hut, the oldest extant Tiki in L.A., is in North Hollywood established in 1958 and still retains most of its Tiki features. My favorite in well themed décor is Tiki Ko in Bakersfield.Our receptionist/waitress was pert, friendly accommodating to set a positive Aloha spirit of welcome. We sat in a black naugahyde u-shaped booth with cool topless hula dancer lamp. Yes, Polynesian ladies of yesteryear were attired thus in the tropical heat. Tiki Drink: Love passion fruit, coconut, pineapple, watermelon so my first choice was Pink Pussy Cat although the title of Missionary's Downfall sounded more intriguing. Garnished with Japanese paper parasol, chunk of pineapple completed this tropical drink. 1) Pupu's/hors d'oeuvres Not very Polynesian Calmari Fritti & Onion Ring combo. Closer to a flour based beer batter, it is crispy only for a relatively short time. Big portion which makes this almost a full meal for one. Loved the greens that were the perfect foil to the fried food. Would have preferred a Panko Japanese bread crumb coating for the onion rings for a longer lasting crunchier texture. The Calmari Friiti were fine as is. The squid was meaty, moist, pleasantly chewy with a touch of sea sweetness. 2) Big Mu'uMu'u Dynamite: Standard Sushi restaurant ubiquitous Scallop Dynamite, but the ingredients also included pieces of crab, shrimp, mushroom in mayonnaise based gratin. The left overs will be made into a seafood Tostada adding in avocado, onions, Salsa. Food here is 3+. The Tiki dècor & the tropical drinks are what really fleshes this restaurant out into 4- stars. There is a small side bar chock full of Tiki objets d'art that would be ideal for lounging with a drink in hand on a lazy afternoon.
I've been to the North Hollywood location and although I love it I've often wished there was a tiki location closer to me with better parking lol. Well it worked out! I absolutely love this location, what a fun place the decorations are awesome. The service was great, everyone that works here is so nice and welcoming. Drinks were delicious and so many options to choose from! I highly suggest the lobster Mac and cheese! I usually get the short ribs but this time I decided to try the sushi and was pleasantly surprised! Everything I've had has been good! I recommend!