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Bahooka was a tiki bar and restaurant in Rosemead, California. It was founded in 1967 in West Covina, California and moved to Rosemead in 1976. It closed its doors for the final time in March 2013.
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History
Bahooka was founded in 1967 in West Covina, California and moved to its ultimate location at 4501 Rosemead Blvd. in 1976. It closed in March 2013.
Menu and decor
Bahooka was known for its many fish tanks. One of these held the famous pacu fish, Rufus, who was known for eating carrots and for having appeared with Johnny Depp in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Rufus, planned at one time to be transferred to another restaurant in Glendale, will remain at the current site in the new restaurant.
Bahooka served "standard Polynesian fare," including sticky "Exotic Ribs," teriyaki chicken breast, and so on. The bar also served over 60 different tiki drinks, including the "Jolly Roger Bowl" and flaming drinks such as the "Bahooka Bowl."