Kim Chee 2

Food was ono 😋 Atmosphere was chill and great white noise level island music playing.

A friend who is a resident, grew up eating here and wanted me to try it. First thing I noticed was how outdated it was inside and out, so the environment made me feel kind of meh. I was then bummed out that the kimchee didn't taste fresh, it was a bit sour which is a way of knowing. The bibimbop was good, kind of bland. It is very affordable and cheaper than most Korean restaurants. Overall it was good, just not great. MAHALO!

A bit pricey but the food is delicious and plenty of portions - great service not too busy.

been going here for over 20 years. i dont get here often because i live in las vegas now. but i always make it a point to come here. jimmy has been a staple here. i've never had a bad dish here. if i could i would order page 1 and 2🤣. when you go in tell em braddah jimmy i sent you.

For me, this spot has always been a favorite local style Korean restaurant. I came back recently after seeing them on TV and the generosity of the owner during the pandemic. This place is off the strip of Waialae Ave, near Happy Days and Big City Diner. Parking is in the lot behind and only costed us like $0.75 for less than two hours, I believe. It can get tight during dinner time so plan accordingly. The recent visits I got to try the Meat Jun, Chicken Katsu, Bi Bim Kook Soo, L.A. Kal Bee, and Mandoo. -Meat Jun is pretty good. Not too high batter-to-meat ratio. It is soft and fluffy. -The Chicken Katsu was crispy and lean! No fatty parts! -The Bi Bim Kook Soo was very tasty, spicy, and wonderfully diverse. Don't understimate as it is a good amount of spicy and has really delicious kimchi pieces. (It's different kimchi than the side dish they serve.) -L.A Kal Bee was good! Very tasty and great grilled-taste. Not too salty and has a smoky flavor. Like a kalbi, there was a little bit of fat and the texture wasn't fall-off-the-bone but it still was tender. -Mandoo as an appetizer was so big and tasty! These mandoos were huge and they were stuffed with pork, chap chae, cabbage, and other veggies. Ho my goodness - be careful of these as "apps" or "sides" because you might just get filled up! Banchan is served with dishes. We got cabbage kimchi, potato salad, daikon kimchi, and seaweed soup before the meal. They are more on the "local" style of banchan but I like them! Little bit salty but that's Hawaii food for you. Prices are moderate. Maybe on the pricier side but the portions are also big, so I'd say prices are pretty justified. Again, I was inspired by the owner's generosity during the pandemic and I also wanted to come back to support a local, nostalgic (for me) business here in Hawaii. The owner himself is a busy man and he may come off as a little err "rude" but I don't mind. He's what I'd say is a "bada** with a heart of gold". Nothing but respect. I am going to come back and try a new menu item! As much as the owner does his part to support the community, I gotta do my part and support local businesses like his. If you are feeling like eating some real local Korean-kine grindz and are in the Kaimuki area, try this place!