Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine

800 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017 34.04777 -118.26136

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Neighborhoods: New Downtown, Downtown, Central LA

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In Short – Roy Yamaguchi opened his first restaurant in 1988 in Honolulu, Hawaii, blending European cooking techniques with locally produced ingredients and Asian spices. Today, his Hawaiian-fusion cuisine is served in a sophisticated atmosphere with dark woods, Asian accents and contemporary, island-inspired art. In addition to "Roy's classics" like Hawaiian-style misoyaki butterfish and the popular melting hot chocolate souffle, each location offers daily specials prepared by the local chef, all of whom are trained personally by Roy.

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The Extras:
Roy's has private dining areas that can be reconfigured for just about any size group, from large business meetings to smaller family gatherings.
Save Money:
Mainland locations offer a $30 prix-fixe menu featuring Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Sampler, a choice of a meat or fish entree and a choice of dessert
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “The atmosphere is a lot of fun and the service is really great.”
  2. “The ambiance is one that almost demands a good experience with friends and loved ones.”
  3. “The atmosphere was beautiful and we loved the presentation with the food.”
dessert
75.0% positive
  1. “Go the appetizer sampler, slow braised short ribs, chocolate souffle route for your choices, as they're all exquisite.”
  2. “The food is FANTASTIC- must try the molton chocolate cake thing you have to preorder.”
  3. “. .great dessert”
  4. “The appetizer, entrees, drinks and desert were all I think fantastic (and I eat out alot) :) The service was superb.”
drinks
91.66999816894531% positive
  1. “The appetizer, entrees, drinks and desert were all I think fantastic (and I eat out alot) :) The service was superb.”
  2. “went before a Laker game and sat at the bar where we got a good stiff drink and then started ordering sushi which wasn't the best I ever had but i give it a solid 8.5 to 9.”
  3. “the food and cocktails are absolutely delicious, and i can't wait to go back soon!”
  4. “You can't help but have great conversation, be happy and enjoy food and drinks.”
food quality
91.94999694824219% positive
  1. “You can't help but have great conversation, be happy and enjoy food and drinks.”
  2. “The food was good, but not amazing.”
  3. “The food was the best we have ever had.”
  4. “The atmosphere was beautiful and we loved the presentation with the food.”
  5. “The manager then came out with a plate of fresh fruit and a sorbet of sorts because we were celebrating our anniversary.”
  6. “Service was great food delicious I defiantely recommend.”
  7. “would recommend Roy's to anyone who wants to try a good piece of fish!”
  8. “The menu changes constantly and always offers a splendid array of fabulous dishes.”
  9. “The lobster butter sauce and macadamia nuts were a delightful compliment to the fish.”
  10. “Servers are always friendly and very knowledgable, food always incredible.”
  11. “This place has slightly overpriced Asian / Hawaiian Fusion type cuisine.”
  12. “I've learned from taste-testing my friends' dishes that Roy's fish is all very good, though I'd go for the cooked versions rather than the seared ahi here (it was good, just not as good as the rest).”
  13. “Butterest Butterfish, Great food!”
  14. “I'm not much of a cooked fish kind of person, but the fish at Roy's is excellent!”
  15. “the food and cocktails are absolutely delicious, and i can't wait to go back soon!”
  16. “First, I want to say I love love love Roy's food.”
  17. “Good food.”
  18. “Roys DID exceed my expectations, great Hawaiian food in LA!”
  19. “The food was rich and the seafood perfectly cooked.”
  20. “Great management and wonderful food.”
  21. “The food is fabulous and the service is definitely what they call "Aloha.”
  22. “was pleasantly surprised to find that what I thought might be a touristy/corporate destination had truly excellent food.”
  23. “it's a small touch, but the whipped butter, warm bread and steamed towels won me over.”
  24. “We started with a sashimi app and Bibb salad, and both wound up getting the halibut, which was fantastic.”
  25. “It was quiet, intimate, great service, some of the best food.”
  26. “The service was impeccable, and the food was delicious.”
  27. “went before a Laker game and sat at the bar where we got a good stiff drink and then started ordering sushi which wasn't the best I ever had but i give it a solid 8.5 to 9.”
  28. “The food is FANTASTIC- must try the molton chocolate cake thing you have to preorder.”
  29. “The Basil Cucumber Collins is cucumber vodka muddled with basil,fresh lime juice and topped with club soda.”
menu variety
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “The menu changes constantly and always offers a splendid array of fabulous dishes.”
  2. “Go the appetizer sampler, slow braised short ribs, chocolate souffle route for your choices, as they're all exquisite.”
  3. “Over all, at least I know of a great restaurant in Vegas to go to out of the thousands of choices there!”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Over all, at least I know of a great restaurant in Vegas to go to out of the thousands of choices there!”
  2. “Absolutely my favorite restaurant!”
  3. “Roy's is a great place to chill and watch your favorite game.”
  4. “Food is great and if you have to take a client to lunch or dinner this is the place.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “the food and cocktails are absolutely delicious, and i can't wait to go back soon!”
service
92.8600025177002% positive
  1. “Our waitress was wonderful.”
  2. “The appetizer, entrees, drinks and desert were all I think fantastic (and I eat out alot) :) The service was superb.”
  3. “The atmosphere is a lot of fun and the service is really great.”
  4. “The manager then came out with a plate of fresh fruit and a sorbet of sorts because we were celebrating our anniversary.”
  5. “The service was impeccable, and the food was delicious.”
  6. “It was quiet, intimate, great service, some of the best food.”
  7. “The service was very good and the Mahi Mahi was great.”
  8. “Our waiter and everybody else there was sooo friendly.”
  9. “The service is slow and the fact that there is a wait so you need a reservation is MIND BOGGLING.”
  10. “The food is fabulous and the service is definitely what they call "Aloha.”
  11. “The service was attentive if kitschy, and overall it was a terrific evening.”
  12. “The management is beyond friendly and they focus sincerely on "taking care of family"- meaning their hospitality is beyond compare.”
  13. “Servers are always friendly and very knowledgable, food always incredible.”
  14. “The bartendars are super friendly and make the best Mojito's.”
value
50.0% positive
  1. “This place has slightly overpriced Asian / Hawaiian Fusion type cuisine.”
  2. “-Chicken Lettuce Wraps - Wasn't a huge fan, but Minty liked them.”
  3. “Doubt I would order the Chocolate "Souffle" again,Roys DID exceed my I think it should be better if they can cut the price down a little bit.”
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. “The service is slow and the fact that there is a wait so you need a reservation is MIND BOGGLING.”
  2. “Go the appetizer sampler, slow braised short ribs, chocolate souffle route for your choices, as they're all exquisite.”
3 Star Rating: Average

03/09/10

Great Happy Hour Drink Selection

by VictoriaVixen at Citysearch

Someone recently told me that Roy's has some amazing Lobster Potstickers, so this place has been sitting pretty high on my "Places-To-Go" list. And then when my foodie friend, Minty wanted to go to happy hour, I quickly mentioned this place. Well, the Potstickers were quite good. Actually, my favorite of the night. The whole HH menu consisted of $5 food plates and drinks. And not just 3-4 selected drinks, but any Hawaiian Specialty Cocktail on their menu. There was probably about 15 - 20 to choose from! But if you aren't a cocktail person, they also offered four different wines.

I went with the 1988 Martini and the Basil Cucumber Collins. The 1988 Martini is a blend of grapefruit and pomegranate juice with ABSOLUT Ruby Red Vodka, SOHO Lychee Liquer and Patròn Citrònge Liqueur. My favorite... so I had two!

The Basil Cucumber Collins is cucumber vodka muddled with basil,fresh lime juice and topped with club soda. It was nice and refreshing.

For food, they offered 6 different plates so we ordered one of each to share. To our dismay, they were out of the Wagyu Beef Sliders served with the Garlic Truffle Sweet Potato Fries. So we had:

-Lobster Potstickers - my favorite of the night.

-Lobster California Rolls - They were good.

-Tempura Crusted - Eh. They were okay.

-Chicken Lettuce Wraps - Wasn't a huge fan, but Minty liked them.

-Pork and Shrimp Shu Mai - I didn't care for them really. I think they were fried a bit too long.

All HH items and drinks are $5.

  • Pros: HH drinks
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/23/10

Great Hawaiian food in LA

by BenjaminTy at Citysearch

I had the Butterfish as my appetizer which was AMAZING. It was so buttery it honestly melted in my mouth! I had the short ribs for my main which were good, their Chocolate Souffle is more of a fondant, its not exaclty a souffle, I was looking forward to the Souffle. Doubt I would order the Chocolate "Souffle" again,Roys DID exceed my I think it should be better if they can cut the price down a little bit. I saw the one in Maui just close down.

1 Star Rating: Poor

04/02/09

What a joke.

by LKeef at Citysearch

Ok the good reviews for this place could only be fore two reasons

1. They work there and need the income (see review one).

2. They are the type of people who assume since they give you tiny portions and it's really expensive it must be trendy and good.

It's neither. The crabcake was actually worse than the previously frozen, imitation crab, Ralph's brand crabcake that I used to think was the worst ever. The service is slow and the fact that there is a wait so you need a reservation is MIND BOGGLING.

I've never met someone who liked this place. It's kind of a running joke actually. Please, save yourself. Or, just drink like a fish and hope someone else pays.

  • Pros: Lighter wallet and you are still starving when you leave!
  • Cons: Oh, they can't cook...or serve...plus it's expensive.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/29/08

Roys is AMAZING

by sassydave at Citysearch

I work at Roys and it is a FANTASTIC restaurant. Great management and wonderful food. And for the person who write below me, you don?t know what you are talking about. We do not sing when we bring out dessert. It is not in our policy.

1 Star Rating: Poor

10/11/08

Worst dining experience. Lousy service. Overrated.

by cineguerrilla at Citysearch

Just had the worst dining experience ever. I would NOT RECOMMEND this place. To the point; its overprices. save your money and go elsewhwre. 30 dollar plates. first, i made reservations at 9:30p, didn't get seated until 9:50p. then i ordered the Macadamia crusted Mahi Mahi and asked for well done well cooked. once served it came medium; so they took it back. they must of made a whole new plate cause it took 20 min for me to get my food back. total 40 min for my plate of food. Also they were supposed to bring a dessert with song for my wife who graduated. they said they would send out a dessert with candle and sing when i reserved two nights ago. They didnt sing. no dessert was brought out. Forget this place. If you don't want to loose your cool, don't visit this place. I warned you. Best thing about this place is, . . nothing!

  • Pros: None i can think of
  • Cons: Reservations. Staff. Service. promptness to visit table by wait staff. Management.

The Details on Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine

Place Categories:

  • great hawaiian food
  • great dining experience
  • really great service
  • great place
  • all very good fish
  • quite good lobster potstickers
  • recommend roy
  • great dessert
  • superb drinks
  • always friendly servers
  • order souffle
  • amazing butterfish
  • favorite restaurant
  • beautiful atmosphere
  • good stiff drink
  • nice hawaiian flavor
  • sooo friendly waiter
  • fantastic halibut
  • amazing appetizer canoe
  • not great conversation
  • liked minty
  • beyond friendly management
  • fresh lime juice
  • superb entree
  • absolutely delicious cocktails
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