Roy's Restaurant Review

6363 Topanga Canyon Blvd. (Victory Ave.) Send to Phone

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This Roy's outpost features all the signature dishes, as well as fresh creations from the local chef. Check out our review of chef Roy Yamaguchi's cookbook, Roy's Fish and Seafood.

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Open

Dinner nightly

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Heart-healthy dishes
Kid-friendly
Private room(s)
Full bar
Reservations suggested
Valet parking & parking lot
Casual

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Nearly 20 years ago, Roy Yamaguchi and some like-minded pioneering chefs in Hawaii redefined cooking on the islands, emphasizing local seafood and the exotic flavors of the Pacific Rim. Yamaguchi's Hawaiian fusion cuisine has now spread to nearly three dozen locations around the world, including this outpost in Woodland Hills. Part of the appeal of Roy's is that each restaurant not only features the namesake chef's classics, but also allows the local chef --- Jason Moffitt in this case --- to create his or her own items, too. So a visit here can start with Yamaguchi's signature Szechwan grilled St. Louis pork ribs --- stacked like Lincoln logs, with nicely spiced meat falling off the bone --- and move on to his Hawaiian-style ahi poke --- raw tuna with avocado and white truffle jus --- before delving into newer creations. Moffitt's original concepts include a moist, dense Hawaiian opakapaka with wild mushroom farro risotto and red wine butter sauce. And carnivores can't go wrong with the New Zealand lamb chops topped with poached plums and a ruby port reduction. The wine list offers a variety of choices well matched to the exotic flavors of the menu. You'll have to commit early to dessert as the melting-hot dark chocolate soufflé and the pineapple upside-down cake require some time to prepare.

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ROY'S... "Hawaiian Fusion at Aloha Hour!" by SavorHour.com on 05/24/2012

Speaking of incredible libations, Roy's mixes up some pretty interesting concoctions during their "Aloha Hour" in the lounge. Every night from 4:30 - 6:30PM, for only $5, you can enjoy any of their appetizers or cocktails. JUST FIVE DOLLARS EACH! Really! Starting with their tantalizing drink menu, Roy's Original Hawaiian Martini was my first choice. Maui pineapples are immersed in SKYY Vodka, Stoli Vanil Vodka and Malibu Coconut Rum, then shaken and garnished with a fresh pineapple wedge on the rim of your martini glass. This one will show off its potency, because it's not a light contender in the cocktail line-up at this restaurant. Nor are the other options such as the Roy's Island Mai Tai, which is not only colorful, but refreshing and fruity. This Castillo White Rum and Cruzan Black Strap Rum mixture is sure to give you island fever! Roy's appetizer menu offers quality and variety for $5 each, as well. You can choose the Smoked Mahi Mahi Tacos with crispy Taro and a jalapeno puree garnighed with freshly-sliced jalapeno peppers. This one is a fresh burst of flavors and a scrumptious choice, but it also has a spicy kick, so have some ice water or a cold beverage handy after your first bite! The Wagyu Beef Sliders were a hit with my husband. Served with caramalized onions, Chipotle Aioli and Garlic Sweet Potato Fries, this appetizer supplies two of the sliders that surround a pile of sweet potato fries ready to be devoured. Nicely-prepared beef, sweetness from the caramelized onions and soft mini buns complete the presentation of this savory snack. The Crunchy Golden Lobster Potstickers are a crispy delight that arrive resting in a puddle of Roy's incredible miso butter sauce. An accompanyment of spicy Togarashi is applied to the dish before delivered to your table. If you're a butter sauce fanatic, you have to try this one! It was so delicious, we got a little crazy and just started dipping everything in it. Our experience at Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Restaurant was exceptional. We look forward to our next jaunt to Woodland Hills so we can stop in for Aloha Hour. We were quite impressed and very satisfied with the overall revelations we discovered, have been back twice since our first visit, and will certainly share our delight with others!

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