The Local Favorite

When I first moved to the Henderson/Vegas area, one of the first things I noticed was that there's a big Hawaiian community and with that quite a few good Hawaiian food spots.  Talking with a few locals, one consistent place that came up was Ross J's Aloha Grill.  Lucky for me this is right down the street from school and in that same sense less than 10 minutes away from the house!  I frequent Ross J's, with their huge menu, great portions and great tasting food, this place is a no brainer on "too lazy to cook," days.

 

I usually start off with the spam musubi, a thick slice of spam over rice glazed with a sweet sauce all wrapped into a sheet of seaweed.  The size of this $1.50 treat is a small brick at the least, definitely worth it.  The spam is cooked so it has a nice little bit of crust on each side from the flat top and with the salty flavor, it's mellowed out by the rice and sweet sauce.  Nothing extra special about this compared to others I've tried, but worth getting if you're a little extra hungry that day.

This is a standard 2-item combo ($8.95,) my must have is the spicy Korean chicken but on this day I opted to try the meat jun which is all over a big bed of rice and a scoop of macaroni salad.  The spicy Korean chicken has chicken thighs(possibly a Korean marinade?) with a sweet soy flavor and a hint of Korean chili at the end, although not very spicy a great mix.  The best part about the chicken is that it's cooked skin down on the flat top creating a crispy crust with the sugars caramelizing adding that little extra bite.  If you aren't feeling too hungry you can even get the spicy Korean chicken alone over rice for under $4, and don't let the price fool you this thing can fill you up!

Next we have the meat jun, and honestly when I ordered this I had no idea what it was.  So the best I can describe it is a thin slice of beef, tenderized, dipped in an egg wash which is then directly cooked over a flat top and served with a small side of teriyaki sauce.  This is way better than I thought it would be, first the egg is cooked nice and crisp with a slight flavor of mirin (sweet rice wine,) that goes well with the meat.  The beef is tender and pairs well with the sweet egg outer layer along with the teriyaki sauce.

This local favorite has been my go-to and to me is the epitome of comfort food.  Not only is this place affordable but the at home quality goes a long way when you want something to remind you of home.  I'll be back, possibly for the exact same order, guaranteed to have the spicy korean chicken in the mix to nurse that craving!

Ross J's Aloha Grill

4650 E Sunset Rd
Ste A
Henderson, NV 89014

(702) 435-5600