What to expect at Sharky’s Island Bites opening this weekend

West Wichita is about to get something a little different from the norm of what typically opens. Sharky’s Island Bites is prepping to celebrate their grand opening on Saturday, September 14.

The new restaurant, located at 8918 W. 21st St. N. will serve Hawaiian dishes including poke, mixed plate lunches including huli huli chicken, chicken katsu, fried tofu, loco moco, and more. If you still want burgers or chicken, they have that as well with smash burgers and Korean fried chicken. If you enjoy Crafted at 9730 E. 21st St. or remember PokeMix, this is the same owners.

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8918 W. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS 67205

Starting September 14
Daily: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Cash/Card Accepted
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With our commitment to restaurant transparency, we were invited to a private soft opening to get a preview of Sharky’s where the food was complimentary. Also, an even bigger one to consider is that this restaurant is owned by a sibling of mine. So please take all that into account and know we will just be sharing what we experienced as the food was complimentary. We don’t review free meals.

This was a night where attendees had a chance to get a look at a full spread of what Sharky’s could do.

Everyone in attendance was given a complimentary bowl of egg rolls/crab rangoon and dumplings. Other appetizer options included fried mushrooms, cheese curds, fried tofu, pot stickers, spam musubi or loaded fries.

Another dish that is currently under consideration and some people may have seen at Zoobilee was Poke Nachos.

All those in attendance were also given their choice of drinks. I went with a Shark Attack refresher, but there were also lattes, lemonades, fruit and milk teas, and shaved ice.

From there, everyone was given a Hawaiian style mixed plate with white rice, mac, beef bulgogi, chicken, and shrimp.

Another dish, we were able to try was the loaded fries with beef bulgogi, kimchi, and an egg on top.

Lastly, some people who still had an appetite were treated to smash burgers. While you can get a simple smash burger, I snapped a picture of the Bull Shark burger which was a double patty smash burger, served with spicy buldak noodles, pickled daikon radish, pickles, spicy aoli, fried egg and fried onions.

Other items not served or available at the time included poke, salads, and Korean fried chicken. There were also kids meals such as chicken katsu bowls, chicken teriyaki bowls and single patty smash burgers.

The restaurant’s menu was created to be inclusive of all ages and taste buds. There’s something there for everybody.

Here’s the temporary menu that could change over time as Sharky’s Island finds their groove. 

Happy Dining,
Eddy

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