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    Tu Ka Khan Restaurant

    3.9 (40 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Sakol M.

    Tu Ka Khan...in the Paiute language, means "place to eat". This morning, I came to this place to eat buttermilk biscuits smothered in country gravy with a side of eggs, sunny side up. The egg came separate, but I like to put it on top and have the golden yolk drip all over the luscious gravy. For a truck stop place called Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza on the corner of I-15 and The Valley of Fire, on the way to Lake Mead... it's remote. When you drive in, the outside building has a Casino sign, and you have to drive around to the side. Around back, there's no signage. You have to enter the truck stop store to find the restaurant inside, among all the souvenir trinkets and food stop stuff. It's out of the way, but you shouldn't skip breakfast. So have a great day.

    Joe S.

    I went here after working at a remote communications site in Moapa. The server was very friendly, the restaurant is clean and the Philly wrap was AMAZING. I will definitely be back.

    Bay M.

    Last minute camping trip at Valley of Fire and we were too lazy to cook at camp so we drove here... the only food place in the area turned out to be not a bad choice! Such an extensive menu for just an eatery inside a gas station / convenient store / liquor store. We got a tuna melt, a burger, and their sampler platter. Tuna melt was delicious. The burger was okay and the sampler platter was okay. Service was great.

    Valerie Z.

    I rarely give 5 stars and truly didnt expect much from a gas station/casino/gift shop meal but it was incredible from the moment i stepped in I was greeted by a friendly waitress who apparently loves her job, loves life and was a breathe of fresh air! The food... huge portions and so satisfying. The resturant is so incredibly clean too. I just have nothing bad to say about this place! Even the bathrooms are well done. (And they have a sharps container!) Well done

    Corned beef hash and eggs
    V M.

    Really awesome place Great prices. Rapid service Surprisingly not salty and not greasy. Long open hours and great for a meal while passing to and from the valley of fire.

    Excellent patty melt!
    Jason C.

    My work requires that I'm in the area often, so I eat here regularly. The food ranges from OK to pretty good. Hey, it's a truck stop diner. What do you expect? However, today my granddaughter and I both got the patty melt. I'm glad she did because she verified my feelings about it: simply outstanding! We both agreed that it's just about perfect. Crispy, cheesy, gooey, seasoned just right. I can't think of a more perfect way to ruin all the hard work a hiker from the Valley of Fire puts in than this thing of beauty. Service is always good here, too.

    Don't be fooled that it's inside a Chevron , with gift shop, and Casino.
    Chi M.

    Absolutely fantastic, I found this place is it in the Chevron, Casino Kama convenience store. My wife had the chicken alfredo pasta and I had the beef burrito that turned out to be steak. It was fantastic

    Mitsu W.

    I thought this is a hole-in-a-wall restaurant which would add some taste for the day trip to Valley of Fire. My group stepped in this service station/market without much expectation for food as they don't really show any sign outside. Menu was nothing special. However, this nothing-special feeling and their "we serve food and customer don't leave hungry" attitude was favorable and somehow nostalgic. Each serving had plenty of food. Again, it is a great breakfast stop alongside of I-15. This place won't be a purposefully destination by itself, but it is a good to stop when driving I-15 with empty stomach.

    Excellent BLT! $7.99
    Dwight P.

    Great value food. $7.99 for BLT. With daily specials availability. Pasted picture of BLT...

    Eggs with Hashbrowns and Toast $4.99

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    Food was amazing. Everything was fresh. Real home made fry bread! Mawk to the staff. Taste like home.

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    The food was great! Had tuna melt. Service was ok but waiting for food was worth it! Women's basketball was on as well!

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    What a cool little diner hidden inside of gas station...delicious homemade meals...especially breakfast!

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    Its a small spot next to where you buy the fireworks. Their food are pretty basic, their beef stew is really good though.

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