Rumbi

Rumbi Island Grill is a delicious restaurant focused on Hawaiian and islander food. There are literally hundreds of locations throughout Utah, so almost any city will have a Rumbi. This restaurant can be a little bit pricey, but coupons are easily found online or inside the store itself. I actually got a coupon mailed directly to my house with a bunch of buy one get one frees and buy one get one for $1. I went to the Rumbi found in Provo, Utah right off of University Avenue. This Rumbi was almost entirely empty when I got there except for one other person.

I was able to order pretty fast. I chose the Teriyaki bowl with mango chicken, veggies and rice. Besides bowls, which you can customize and create to be your own, you can choose from a selection of salads, soups, and burgers. I personally am not a fan of gigantic Hawaiian style burgers, but the bowls are pretty healthy and filling themselves.

The restaurant at this location was very clean. Usually restaurants have one or two tables that can be full of trash and dirty plates. This one however was very clean and there wasn’t even a drop of water on the table. The restaurant is filled with decorations like surfboards, wave photos, Hawaiian plants, and even Hawaiian symbols. This makes it feel very islandy and tropical. There is also music that plays in the background which reminds me of relaxing on the beach.

The food came out within ten minutes or so of ordering. This was pretty slow given that we were the only ones who had ordered. But I also found out later that they were very busy with the drive through and the order online and pick up at the restaurant. I believe this is why our food took longer than I expected. It was really good though! If you have ever been to Tokyo Joes, it is similar to their bowls, but Hawaiian style and about half the size. There are lots of rice and a good amount of meat. There is a pretty moderate amount of carrots, beans, and other vegetables. They give you a small amount of sauce, but their sauces are very strong which makes it a good thing to only have a little bit.

I really enjoyed my bowl and was pretty full afterwards. Sometimes there are seasonal flavors such as the mango chicken that are only out for a few weeks. I noticed the Rumbi started joining the Doordash and Uber food deliveries which I am sure will be popular. There is a small kids menu that is suitable for kids, but be sure to recognize that everything is still very Hawaiian based. I would check the website before going to make sure there is an item on the menu that you would like! I highly recommend Rumbi. It has been a family favorite for many years and continues to improve its menu and restaurant experience.