Kahuna Tiki

The San Fernando Valley might be the unofficial tiki bar capital of Los Angeles, but North Hollywood’s Kahuna Tiki and its newer Valley Village sibling, Kahuna Tiki Tu, are among the few tiki restaurants in the area that also serve Polynesian-inspired fare. (If you're looking for just drinks, feel free to sit in the lounge area.) At Kahuna Tiki, that translates to pupu platters, Hawaiian short ribs and fusion-style sushi plus an impressive menu of classic and modern tiki drinks. We’re talking dozens of cocktails and over 40 unique rums, and while you can opt for a classic painkiller or blue Hawaiian, you’d be remiss not to not sample at least one of the house creations. Our suggestion? The Pink Pussycat, which mixes fresh watermelon and passion fruit juice into a piña colada. And if you’re looking for even more tiki atmosphere, head to Kahuna Tiki Tu, where life-size dioramas and an eight-foot-tall Moai statue decorate the dining room.