Name: Kahuna Tiki Tu
Address: 12600 Riverside Dr, Valley Village, CA 91607, United States, Valley Village
Telephone: +18184529600

At a glance

#3 of 4 Restaurants in Valley Village

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.33

0.9 km from the center of Valley Village

Rating breakdown

5 ★71%
4 ★10%
3 ★8%
2 ★4%
1 ★8%

12600 Riverside Dr, Valley Village, CA 91607, United States

kahunatiki.com

+1 818-452-9600

Quick facts

What is the rating of Kahuna Tiki Tu?: Kahuna Tiki Tu is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 120 reviews.
How does Kahuna Tiki Tu rank in Valley Village?: Kahuna Tiki Tu is #3 of 4 Restaurants in Valley Village by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Kahuna Tiki Tu located?: 12600 Riverside Dr, Valley Village, CA 91607, United States — 0.9 km from the center of Valley Village.
How can I contact Kahuna Tiki Tu?: Phone: +1 818-452-9600 · Website: kahunatiki.com

Reviews (8)

Toms Jensen 2024 Jun 09

Had a great time here. Really tasty food, fun atmosphere, and a great selection of well prepared classic and contemporary tiki drinks. Well worth the (admittedly higher than average) price.

Ashley Keegan 2024 May 05

I really wanted to like this place (came here twice in 3 weeks) but I feel that the food falls short. We ordered Mahalo Sashimi and it came with the skin on it, and a beige color. I tried eating it but couldn't it was so tough. The waitress was very nice and attentive. Next time 2 of our party ordered the skirt steak with rice and asparagus. Both of the skirt steaks were so tough we had trouble cutting it and actually bent the cutlery trying. Additionally, we were in the bar, and the waitress who was also the bartender told us that the booth we were sitting in was reserved for a party at 7pm (it was only 5pm) there was not sign on the table and she was insistent we not sit there even though we told her we would be gone before 7pm. i don't get it. I think the owner needs to rethink the quality of the fish and meat they are serving.

Renee Matthews (LA Real Estate Agent) 2024 Apr 02

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.

Amanda Warrington 2024 Mar 29

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!

Brooke Mommsen 2023 Jun 21

We recently held a surprise party for my friend at Kahuna Tiki Tu and the service was outstanding! The manager called to confirm our party room booking in advance and made sure that all of our group’s needs were met. The waitstaff was very friendly and accommodating - esp. considering that we had 12 people with multiple checks. The food was excellent and everyone enjoyed the fun drinks. It was such a cool atmosphere and my friend was very impressed. They even let us bring in our own cake and some additional party decorations to make the occasion special (see photos 4 & 5.) Pricing was definitely reasonable and the venue has parking. Can’t say enough nice things about the experience and will definitely be coming back!

Mojito M 2022 Nov 19

The Bar:

I like this place, definitely a spot I would come back to again and again. The music on a Friday at 5pm is reminiscent of '70s rock... Tom Petty, Bob Seger, etc.

Their happy hour is Monday through Thursday 4p-6p. Lots of nice food and drink specials. I'll be back soon and post up more photos of that fun experience.

The atmosphere in here is very tropical, hawaiian, you get the idea. It's like Pirates meets a Shanghai saloon, who had a Fiji lovechild by way of Tahiti. Maybe? Lol.

It's a great date spot if you want to remain anonymous, and you know what I'm talking about! Sshhhh, I won't tell if you won't.

The Staff: What I really love the most is the service! The waitresses and bartenders in here are definitely top-notch. Haven't had a chance to explore the sushi bar yet, but I will be back.

This is a great spot if you're feeling nostalgic, and want to reminisce about the 70s and '80s Tiki bars. I would definitely recommend this place to the locals, A tourist, a rolling pack of attorneys riding their choppers, or even just a spot to come in and have a appetizer and a drink on a Tuesday.

Christine Higgins 2022 Jun 21

We were pleasantly greeted and seated right away. The service was prompt. They have a fun list of Polynesian cocktails I want to explore more. My husband and I each tried something different and liked it. I had the Kahlua pork and it was very tasty. My husband had a dish of taro chip sashimi nachos which he enjoyed. The sashimi was very fresh and tasty. The decor was fun. We will be back.

Kyle Ballard 2021 Dec 18

My girlfriend and I made reservations as we live 45 minutes away or so. When we arrived, we were not greeted for the next 5-10 minutes as we waited by the reception desk.

We eventually got seated in the bar area and waited another 5-10 minutes before someone came around and took our order. We took this opportunity to order our food as well.

It took quite a while for the food to come out, but it was pretty tasty. We ordered a lot of sushi and were waiting on 2 specialty rolls. After looking at the clock and seeing it has almost been 2 hours since arriving, we asked to cancel the remaining order so we could just leave.

We were assured that our food was being prepared "right now" (it was not. Not until we brought it up to our server and didn't want it anymore)

We eventually had to ask to revise our bill, paid, and left with one of the sushi rolls to-go.

In short: tasty drinks, tropical theming, and a big menu do not make up for the extensive wait and lack of service experienced. Maybe we caught them on an off day, but i expected more on a Friday night out to any restaurant.