Post #337234 by VanTiki on Mon, Oct 8, 2007 2:25 PM

whew -

Ms.VanTiki, my mom, and I hit the Holokai this morning to take advantage of the free breakfast buffet (if you bring in your current issue of tiki magazine). Neat decor - but sad to say we were very disappointed in the service and food. Not one employee smiled, and the omlette chef was annoyed that we didn't yell to get his attention and told us he is busy so we gotta speak up (this was not a "ha-ha, things are busy folks so make yourself heard" with a smile, it was a gruff statement made wile tooling around the back of the kitchen). We were one of only two tables occupied at 8:30 this morning - so I'm guessing breakfast isn't their strong suit. I felt sad that all effort was placed on decoration, and food and service were ignored. When we presented the Tiki Magazine article/breakfast offer, our waiter said he'd have to clear it with his manager. He took it to a gentleman who we thought was a customer at another table working on a laptop. The gentleman looked up as us (no smile or acknowledgment of our smiles), spoke to the waiter, and returned to his work. I was hoping to meet the manager, talk tiki, etc - but I guess he was too busy. I suppose they are not too worried about repeat business as they cater to tourists - needless to say we won't be back!

I do want to say that our waiter (serge) was very nice - and that we didn't try any drinks (which filslash gave a thums up) as it was a tad too early in the day :)

Oh yes - the photos!

Storefront:

The gang:

Tiki time!

great carvings:

fab interior:

MUST have for my house - amazing carved wood wainscoting:

Great Carved tiki memorial in front of Fort DeRussy Army Museum: