Makai Pacific Island Grill Appears to Be Expanding Once Again

Trop Canyon Plaza , a retail center on the northeast corner of the intersection between Tropicana Avenue and South Grand Canyon Drive , may soon be home to the eighth outpost of Vegas -born restaurant Makai Pacific Island Grill . A recent job posting on Craigslist for a general manager position gives the address of a Makai location at 9670 W Tropicana Ave. #125 .

The brand offers a menu featuring build-your-own meals, bowls, and salads. Guests choose a size (Ono, Ono’er, and Ono’est, offering one, two, or three meat choices), white or brown rice. and their protein(s), from a selection that includes Teriyaki Chicken, Kalua Pig, Chicken Katsu, Poke (Ahi Tuna), and more.

“We opened Makai Pacific Island Grill in January of 2016,” says the Makai website. “Since then, we have been serving the most mouth-watering and delicious meals from our homeland. We learned our recipes from our grandmother, who operated food truck and catering businesses in Honolulu Hawaii.”

Opening in Trop Canyon Plaza, a new Makai location would join restaurants like Sweet Garden Japanese Cheesecake , Juan’s Flaming Fajitas & Cantina , and Sena Gluten Free Bakery .

What Now reached out to owner Kawika Lawther on Monday to inquire about plans for a new Makai Island Grill location. Lawther was not immediately available for comment.

You can keep up with Makai Pacific Island Grill by following @makaipacificislandgrill on Instagram.

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