I am a big believer in Karma but I can't let this recent dining experience go without going on a…read morebit of a Dennis Miller rant. First, let me say that I have high admiration for the individual who spits in the world's face and against all odds, advice and common sense decides to open up an eatery. These people are heroes in my book and carry with them a bigger set of balls than the ordinary reviewer - yours truly included. That said, allow me to set the scene. Last week I rolled into Springfield late in the evening with a coworker and checked the little Garman GPS for some local restaurants. Korean seemed to our liking so we followed the voice commands to a dark strip mall whose only sign of life came from the windows of an empty Hawaiian restaurant. Tired and hungry, we decided to give it a try. There was a lack of ambiance with the exception of a few dozen Hawaiian leis stapled to walls. My coworker ordered the Panko breaded chicken strips which were about 70% Panko and 30% chicken. If you have any dental work, I would avoid ordering this. I ordered the Maui pork. Let me try to do this dish justice. If you let pulled pork slowly roast all day in a crock-pot, then moved the pork to a colander and rinsed it under running water for 30 minutes to remove all possible flavor, place it into an earthen pot with warm water, you would basically replicate the taste of this dish. The slaw and macaroni salad which accompanied the dish were bland as well. I did enjoy the steamed rice and my can of diet Dr. Pepper, though. Sorry Kailanis, you just completely miss the mark.

Finally someone put some food trucks on this side of town! I…read morewas never a huge fan of "Pineapple Whip" but this place taste completely different. I think the taste of pineapple is more pronounced, and they seem sweeter. I also talked to the owner who plans on making the area more of a "food park" with seating and entertainment. He told me they planned on putting in a BBQ stand, and possibly adding a 3rd. It will be nice to see what happens in the coming months. I'm just glad to see some trucks coming to my side of town.

Fantastic dessert! Nice little outdoor seating area. Highly recommended! We'll be back for sure!!read more

Said their open until 3am but were closed when we came at 10pm. Very disappointed and I see that…read moreothers have been displeased with their lack of ability to stick to their posted times.

Speedy's Cowabunga is a mobile food truck that often caters to Missouri State University Students…read more(including myself) since it is sometimes located on the corner of Elm and Kimbrough. Speedy's specializes in Hawaiian food. All meals are $8 (not 6.99 like on their website) and are made with local, fresh ingredients. I decided to go out on a limb for Taco Tuesday and get their taco's (the cook was awesome and gave me one chicken and one pork) and I didn't regret it. The tacos had a lot of meat (no skimping on the ingredients) and tasted really fresh. Loved the cilantro too. The optional spicy sauce was also amazing. Their fries looked homemade with cayenne and marash pepper and drizzled with honey (very similar to ones I've had at a gourmet restaurant so they were fantastic). I also got a complementary honey roll that was tiny but tasty. The only complaint I had was that they couldn't get my card to scan so I had to pay in cash and the pork taco was a little greasy. A lot of food for the money. I personally think it was worth the price. Generally, a 10/10 would eat again. A gem among food trucks in the area.

This was our first time back in years. We decided to try it to celebrate our anniversary for dinner…read moreand we had a good experience. We were greeted by a friendly hostess who got us seated quickly even a little before our reservation. Joanna was our server and she did a great job. She was attentive but didn't hover. We enjoyed the jalapeño corn muffins as appetizers. My wife had the fried shrimp and I had the Pick 2, with the fried white fish and coconut shrimp. The white fish was excellent and the shrimp was okay. Not sure it didn't come out of a bag. The decor was classic Bass Pro with a classy vibe. We will come back to try the weekend brunch.

Surprisingly decent and better than I thought it would be! I didn't know the bar area had a tank,…read moreif I did I definitely would have requested to sit there. I tried the chicken caesar sandwich, and it was pretty good! I wish the caesar dressing taste was stronger though. The fries were the star--perfectly crispy and seasoned! Service was good too, and I loved seeing all the animals.

We haven't been here in years....but, they were our option in Fathers Day. They did respectable…read morewith the dinner. We had an experienced chef which knew what he was doing. Good portions. Seasoned pretty good. Rice was a bit different but still ate ok. Hinode has been our go-to place for years and years. We like it better....and they are very consistent. But if you go here...it should be a good meal.

Absolutely a must on the sushi , the sushi is fresh the rice is a perfect ratio to the sushi , soft…read morelighting to make the ambiance the perfect setting , friendly staff and clean . A great place for a special occasion , affordable and quality in one . A must try if you have never experienced hibachi and a great place to dine for novice of sushi .

Everything about this restaurant is first class (service, food quality, atmosphere) with…read moresurprisingly low prices. We had lunch here at noon on a Monday and just got in before a line started to form. There were 4 of us and first time here for all. The menu is broad enough for all to be happy - seafood , chicken , salads, pasta, and beef. I had the cedar planked salmon with bourbon sauce and it was amazing. For sides I had a baked potato and a cup of gumbo. The gumbo tasted like I was fine dining in New Orleans. In fact if I get the chance to dine here again, I'll have a bowl of gumbo and the side salad. It had plump sautéed shrimp on top and was perfectly seasoned with spices. We shared a piece of Key Lime Pie and Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream Sunday for dessert. This restaurant does everything very well!

Very impressed with this place. The appetizer was excellent, and the meal overall exceeded my…read moreexpectations. The biggest surprise was the price--you get incredible quality for what you pay. The food was fresh and flavorful, the server was attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere was welcoming. It was absolutely packed at 1:30 on a Monday afternoon, which speaks for itself. And as a bonus, they even have high-quality napkins. It's the little things that make a difference. I'll definitely be back.

This is a nice upscale restaurant. This is the nicest oriental restaurant in our town. Their…read morepresentation is excellent and the sushi is really good. They also have a nice wine selection.

Service was fantastic. Sunday evening hardly anybody was in the place it felt like it was a private…read moreevent. The food was good, sushi good but not great. The hot food looked really good I'll probably try it next time. Admittedly I'm a sushi snob it was good but not mind blowing

The food is amazing and the kitchen made our food incredibly fast, great restaurant I will be…read morecoming again

Super quick service, we order from here quite often. Some of are favorites the hot and spicy…read morechicken, general chicken, or the orange chicken. Cozy little restaurant as well as quiet. We enjoy this place every time we go.