Korean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Honolulu

"Very delicious, and the head man I charge knows how to make good humored jokes!! Very much recommend the boneless spicy chicken and the chicken..."

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Jo Lee

Jr's Bar-b-q

Sik Do Rak Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

Lee's Bbq & Sushi

Yummy

89/100 (11099 ratings)

"No frills udon but amazing quality and flavours. The line is usually long in the evening; however, it’s usually not too crazy before lunch time. We..."

mahesh nandwani

"Amazing udon in the heart of Waikiki. This place is awesome, food is great and reasonably priced. Udon is made fresh right in front of you and the..."

Victor Lao

"Probably the longest line I’ve waited in while visiting Oahu, and definitely worth the wait. The most comforting meal you could enjoy on the..."

Becky George

"The line is worth the wait. Simple, tasty, and affordable food in Honolulu! On a Saturday night, the line wrapped around the block. It was a 20 min..."

Jason C

"This to me is and always be the original Marugame Udon and tastes a little bit more special than the ones we have in the Bay Area. The line also..."

Peter Farejowicz

"I’ve been here many years ago and come back to this original udon shop. Quality and taste is all still there and affordable. Delicious, fresh udon,..."

Tiffany Dun

"Such a great Udon experience! I read great things about this place and headed down for a late dinner, only to find the line was all the way down the..."

Jay Schimke

"Phenomenal fast casual Japanese noodle bowls and tempura sides. Katsu was excellent, musubis were excellent, noodles were excellent, curry was..."

Tyler Stern

"Verdict: It lives up to the hype! 🙌🏼 Loved the taste of the broth and quality of the noodles! For the food quality and location, it’s..."

Jessica Ma

"First dinner at Waikiki, waited in line for about 10-20 minutes. The service is really quick, it can get a bit tricky finding a table though. The..."

Tracey N.

"Marugame Udon truly lives up to the hype! The food is absolutely amazing, offering a unique and delicious menu that will leave your taste buds..."

Jordan Perez

"We tried this place because we saw the long lines when we were passing one evening and we were not disappointed! We ordered take out at lunch time..."

Amanda Morris

"Line looks long but it moves pretty fast. Very good udon. The texture is perfectly bouncy and soft. Worth the wait! Love the self serve..."

Joyce Lam

"The food was excellent! Easy to notice that this place is popular from the lines extending to the end of the block. Fortunately, everything moves..."

James Thomas

"is it worth the long cue? it depends. No doubt this place is one of the best value meals, quality is excellent as far as their specialty. it is not..."

Jay Koh

"Simply delicious. This was our first meal in Hawaii which might have been a mistake since every meal afterwards seemed mediocre in comparison. I had..."

Frederick Goh

"Very busy place, get in when you can. No reservations, lines do get long. The line moves really fast. Extra seating out back. Fresh made noodles. ..."

Kris

"Don't cheat yourself,if you are close and hungry, stop in here. Udon is made fresh, is perfectly al dente and the flavors are fantastic. It's super..."

Russell Tolle

"Incredible food! There was a bit of a line but it was totally worth it! I love that they offer cold versions of some of the udon. Very kind staff,..."

Kristen W.

Topped

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Great dinner experience. Ingredients are high quality and the food is tasty and well made. The staff are friendly and kept asking if we needed..."

Jeremy S

"The butter beef bibimbap was excellent. This place is reasonably priced, the service is great and the food is really good. The outdoor seating is in..."

Daniel DeMoss

"Don't pass by, stop by! I walked passed this restaurant looking for a place to eat in Chinatown and took a step back to see what was offered. Topped..."

Jimmy D

"Amazing tucked away court yard, that just added to our experience. Girls night out eating up scale Korean flavors, couldn't ask for more. Pancake..."

Denise O

"Tried out the place during lunch, ordered the side dish with variety of pancakes and a kalbi bibimbap. I sat in the back outside seating and it was..."

Jessie N

"Good ambiance and good bibimbap. The side dishes was very..."

Xin Zhang

"Always delightful food. Plus the hidden pleasure of dining outside in the interior jungle waterfall bliss of the shared..."

Urbane Streets

"Fast service, good quality food, clean. Highly recommend..."

Cameron C

"We had the stone bowl Bibimpap for our first time. It's just fried rice with bean sprouts and a ton of other toppings. You mix it in a still hot bowl..."

Paola G.

"I'm Korean and Topped is my go to bbi bbim bap place. The food is fresh and tasty. The restaurant is clean and comfortable to eat at. Ordered the..."

Andrew K

Ireh Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Gift Cards Available

Accepts American Express

Non-smoking restaurants

"The food is good! Considering the price, it is a nice place to get good Korean food :) much better than some of the other Korean spots in town...."

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"When I asked my intern, whose family is from Korea, “What is your favorite Korean restaurant ?” She recommended Ireh. Now I know why! Looking..."

MiltonIn808

"Delicious!! I don’t eat a lot of Korean food but I absolutely loved the bibimbap. It was even better the next day for leftovers. So..."

Samantha Ross

"Delicious Korean food near Ala Moana. Authentic Korean food with ingredients from Korea. Good customer service. I would definitely recommend this to..."

Debbi O

"We love Ireh and come back often! Highly recommend the rabbokki (ramen ddukbbokki / rice cakes), the kalguksi (knife-cut flour noodles), the fried..."

Madeline K

"first time here. place is nice. food was good (a bit pricey) took a long time for our food to be served. staff were..."

st nm

"Short story: 10/10 recommend! Great service and delicious food! Long story: Service: Greeted with smiles as soon as we walked in. They gave us cold..."

Cayetano H.

"The food was the definition of quality. It was a short wait but inside it was crowded and packed. Ps I recommend the meat..."

Dayton Suzuki

"All the food was real home style Korean cooking. The mandu and bibimnangmeon were some of the best I’ve ever had. I miss Korea so much and it..."

Lucy Lee

"First time coming here and we had an amazing dinner!! The food was fresh and delicious, the menu is amazing and all of the staff were friendly. I..."

Grace Rose

"Went on a Tuesday night around 630. Not too busy but started picking up right after we sat. Fair amount of seating, only inside the store. Food..."

Nathaniel Enriquez

"Interesting menu with large selection of items not available in typical Korean restaurants. Noodles are good. Service is efficient, if somewhat..."

David

"Although it's a long wait for food to be served, the food tastes..."

M Lucas

"I love the vegetable Bibimbap. Very satisfying when you feel the need of detoxification. You can choose quinoa, rice or brown rice to with the..."

Justine LaLa Story

"We had a Tobiko vegetable and rice. It was served in a hot stone bowl. So the rice became very crispy and delicious!! I love their corn tea..."

Lucia

"Very cozy and home like atmosphere. The food tasted pretty authentic, and was delicious. This is definitely a no-frills place. The garlic shrimp was..."

daniel kim

"Really soothing soup. Liked the chicken soup and potato hand cut noodles. Homemade kimchi is also tasty. Would..."

Tiffany

Don E Don Korean Restaurant

Basalt Restaurant

88/100 (2327 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Live Music

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food is presented perfectly and tastes amazing. The service staff are first class - unobtrusive, efficient, professional and always there just as..."

Anna Mik

"Thank you for a wonderful evening! I've been going to Honolulu every year and just tried this fairly new restaurant with my husband yesterday. The..."

Linda Vu

"This place is phenomenal. One of the best happy hour drink and food menus in Waikiki. If you go, ask for..."

Blair Fraser

"We had a lovely meal at Basalt in Waikiki and the service was great also - would highly recommend and come back..."

Brigitte Muirhead

"On vacay from Dallas...Awesome drinks...delicious cheese platter, pork belly buns and toga fries! And great live..."

Claudia Franklin

"Fantastic place great food excellent service don’t miss it on your next trip..."

Geoff Flack

"Can't say enough about Basalt! Dinning in a friendly and open atmosphere that treats you to culinary delights that titalate your taste buds with..."

Lee Anne K. Iokepa

"Happy hour was superb with great drink prices and friendly efficient..."

Colin White

"Beautiful plating, amazing flavors and great service too. I enjoyed the arugula salad, burger and the merengue lemon tart. Absolutely delicious. Will..."

Marcia Yumi Lise

"Being back in Hawaii and eating all my favorite foods. My husband wanted the prime rib hash and he rated it a 9/10. My son got the charcoal pancakes..."

Deena

"GO! The food was incredible. We ended up just ordering 7 appetizers/sides because too many things looked too good not to try. Cocktails were great,..."

Allison Velez

"A great place to take a significant partner on a date. There are a variety of food and alcohol choices. With the alcohol beverages the bartender was..."

Kendrick

"Basalt was a great breakfast choice! Their menu is a delightful blend of unique and delectable dishes. During my visit, I had their charcoal pancakes..."

Jordan Perez

"Anything you want is here. It is a Food Market, but with a restaurant that offers local Hawaiian dishes and decadent quality food. Charcoal pancakes..."

Stephanie Strong

"We ordered: Black Sesame Crusted Ahi 8/10 Macadamia Nut Crusted Fish 10/10 Dark Chocolate Mousse with berries 100/10 Black Charcoal Bread 100/10 Max..."

Roxy C

"The menu is interesting with Hawaiian touches to a typical brunch. We tried the guava mimosa and the Bloody Mary. (The BM has a nice olive, cocktail..."

Nina V

"Excellent food, mediocre ambiance - the food is fantastic, no question at all. The avocado toast was fresh and filling. However the outdoor seating..."

Brennen Smith

"Absolutely Amazing! The Smoked Kurobuta Pork Chop was super flavorful. I also ordered side of scallop from Hokkaido. Others got the prime..."

Robert Storozyk

"We had a lovely first night dinner at Basalt. Our table was on the patio which is just off a little alley. On the recommendation of our server we..."

Marian Williams

"Food was good. Had the salmon eggs Benedict. Staff was friendly. The charcoal pancakes are a popular item to share for the..."

Shanzay A

"Basalt is a great breakfast place, and service is exceptional. We started with coffee, my partner with a latte, which was great. I had a cappuccino,..."

mike mcdermid

"Amazing atmosphere, excellent food and very accessible if you are walking to bar/food hop. The hostess was incredibly kind and ALWAYS ask for the..."

Akino Riggans-Kline

"This is the best breakfast in Oahu! The coffee was excellent probably one of the best blends I've ever tasted. They were the only breakfast..."

Shane Triplett

"Amazing food and our server Ben T was great! We had the Beef fries to start, wonderful! And for dinner we had the miso pork belly carbonara, Szechuan..."

Katherine Loy

"The setting is a little odd, inside the back of a food court, but our seat on the other side of the bar was a decent spot for 2. I was more a fan of..."

Lester Crest

Choi's Kitchen

Hanyang

"#69 Bi Bim Bap in stone pot with raw beef! The bomb! Wait for it to burn the rice at the bottom, then add Ko Chu Jang and mix it...."

Herman Chin

"This is our favorite spot! We're always here for any celebration. Great service and great..."

Christina Agena

"Modest place, nothing extravagant but delish! Everything we had was yummy and the service was great. if u finish ur ban chan and want more, they will..."

ann narimatsu

"They brought us what we ordered first for all-you-can-eat. After that, we wanted to add a little bit of something else, all of them said, “finish..."

cindy amimer

"This was our first time here and I must say...We really enjoyed ourselves! Even though we came during the Sunday dinner hour and waited a bit to be..."

Royann Palama

"Pretty good place. My wife is Korean and wanted to eat something Korean. I ordered meats because I like meats. She was satisfied with our choices and..."

El Norro

"Very good. A little pricey, but the all you can eat options look more than worth it. Not too busy around lunch during..."

Rich Answers

"Pan fried squid and Cheonggukjang-jjigae (Extra-strong fermented soybean paste stew) was..."

잇츠미케이트It’s me Kate

"Always a great place to get good, authentic Korean food at reasonable prices. Service is good and the environment comfortable. It can get a little..."

KC

"Best kept secret! Price is good! Service is good! Food is top notch! Will be back..."

Bryson Bukoski

"Parking ok, lots of seating, fast service, delicious food, good..."

F V

"Tasty side dish with every meal order. Caffeine free natural Korean hot tea if you ask. All you can eat Korean B.B.Q. for $25.99. Newly remodeled..."

Christine Choe

"Always consistent. Meat quality is exceptional and there are a lot of choices. Price just went down for the all you can eat menu. Service is good...."

Raymond Craig

"Never had a problem with service, always good. Been going there when it was located near Farington (now KFC). Great food especially their steamed..."

val yanagihara

Jagalchi Korean Restaurant

"First time here, was not disappointed. I’m happy we didn’t shy away from trying it due to mixed reviews! We will return! It has like a..."

Lois W

"Food was delicious!! We ordered the bossam, stir fried pork and kimchi and kimchi stew. The bossam was super good, tender and tasty. My favorite..."

Monica Marianes

"It’s was just ok for me.. food was fair, not my favorite Korean but good enough.. prices was fair.. staff was friendly, but nothing stood..."

Paul L.

"Legit korean food. We got 반족발 (half pig’s feet platter), 김치 칼국수 (kimchi kalguksu), and 비지찌개 (ground bean stew). There was..."

j j

"I like eating here because they open early at 9am and I like a hot soup for breakfast occasionally. However, the waitress is very grouchy and..."

Josie Kong

"Awesome Jem! The best seafood Jun (seafood pancake). Love the vibe and..."

Lea O

"Good food and nice lady boss. Beautiful and attends to you dearly. Killer smile even behind the mask. Had the Korean rice wine, not soju. Wonderful..."

Yeow Kok Chong

"Phenomenal. Tasty - really amazing, even the side dishes tasted great. The food came out really really fast, and the server was friendly. I can’t..."

J

"One of the best hole-in-the-wall Korean restaurants I've ever been to. The second we walked in you're greeted with great customer service. They sat..."

Timothy Amadeo

"I almost didn’t want to review the restaurant because I wanted to save it for myself. No one else can have it! Seriously, one of the best Korean..."

Don Lim

"Good was good, maybe above average. Service was OK. Prices were a little high. I liked their kalbi and spicy cold noodles. Not really a fan of..."

Wes Lum

James Kim

Hyun Jin Pak

Honolulu Sushi

"The restaurant is small, but that isn’t a bad thing. Other restaurants are so busy. We appreciated the slower paced, home styled location and..."

K Vang

"I was at the pagoda Hotel due to a surgery my mom needed to have. I did not want to go out to find food. They were so awesome to deliver my order to..."

Tracy Taylor

"I was working from my hotel room for 3 days due to the site I was at being shut down for Covid. Being in Hawaii, I knew I wanted sushi for dinner,..."

Norman Moy

"A nice and simple place. Parking is limited in front of and behind the shop. Does have some street parking as well as across the street at Walmart...."

Robert Smith

"Delicious food & excellent quality sushi! Ordered take out and the food was ready quickly. Rolls were packaged very well, along with shoyu napkin and..."

Lindsey Itamoto

"Best sushi I’ve ever tried in the island, you can dine in and the lady attending us was super nice and helpful, she went above and beyond,..."

C-ADVENTURES

"Korean owned sushi restaurant. They make their spicy tuna S P I C Y!!! Like, can’t-taste-the-fish spicy. Service was nice. Parking is free in their..."

Rachel

"Food is okay, I expected the bowls to be bigger it’s like your typical rice bowl but a bit bigger. This bowl was like 13 dollars I believe? I..."

Ella Chen

"Great sushi and poke, very clean, super fast, friendly. Yummy yummy. It is a tiny place so dine in might be difficult. Do take away back to your..."

Glenn Ladehoff

"Very yummy. Huge portions. We’re ordered two days in a row With door dash and will return in person to try other menu..."

Jo

Seoul Mix 2.0

Soon's Kal Bi Drive In

86/100 (1061 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food came out so fast, looked exactly like the picture and was delicious! The sauce was amazing it was my 1st time having kimchi and it was..."

Ezinne Boggess

"Always consistent food! We love kalbi, meat jun and mandoo. Their sauce is the best! Service is really good and the food comes out fast. There are..."

Jill M Ward (Homes of Hawai'i RE)

"Soon’s has been my go-to spot for years, being raised in the surrounding area. It's the ultimate destination for Meat Jun enthusiasts like myself...."

Grandma Sagey

"The sweet aromas of grilled meats, make you salivate as you walk up the front window. Great selections, hard to choose, and grateful for the combo's..."

david soto

"The first thing I do when I land in Hawaii is go to Soon’s, no matter where my hotel is at. It’s a delicious meal, consistent in quality and..."

Brian Lee

"My wife used to live in Oahu and she and the kids loved this place. It's all I heard about for 10 plus years. Finally got to sample it and all I can..."

adamltw

"5/5! Had a local friend recommend this place to me as one of the must visit food spots to hit in Hawaii. I can say, I was not disappointed and..."

Anthony

"Always a must do when in Oahu! This is cash only so prepare. There are three booths to sit at, but mostly a pick-up & go place. We had the Saimin &..."

Margo Padron-Murillo

"I've enjoyed Soons for over 30 years. The Meat Jun, a must have, extra veg too. Take away service primarily, quick, quality food, no nonsense..."

Jerry Omo Jr

"Nice place for a fast korean meal. This place makes one of the best bbq beef sandwiches full of meat. The only negative criticism i have of this..."

Don Fasone

"A friend recommend that I leave the tourist spots and venture out. I ordered the BBQ 3 meats combo with chicken and beef. It was nice & tender. The..."

Teri B

"CASH ONLY I saw some mixed reviews but the photos looked good so we gave it a try. Food is EXCELLENT. The bbq chicken is absolutely insane. We also..."

Zach Goodman

"5 stars across. The atmosphere? Classic hole in the wall, but the smell that comes from here turns the whole place into something like heaven. If u..."

Nina Beans

"My parents showed me this joint today. Telling me about how they used to come by and pick up food with family back in the day! My mom swears by their..."

Vaisaur

"Excellent for take out of our local favorites. Every time we come home to O'ahu, we always stop by and get a couple of plate lunch each. Sometimes..."

Jay Arca

"Employees very were very nice. It’s cash only so bring your credit cards. They have a wide selection on the menu and overall reasonable prices. I..."

John K

"Delicious food. Outdoor seating in this little hole in the wall. Took a party pack on our flight back to the mainland. A lot of the prices are out..."

Rosalind Garcia

"Man...this was one of my absolute favorite places when I was stationed here back in 85 - 88. I was so stoked to see it's still around, providing..."

Travelin Jim

Vons Chicken

"Delicious fried chicken with multiple flavors and refreshing cold noodles (naengmyeon). Perfect for a warm Hawaiian..."

Manisit Das

"Absolutely delicious! We’re so glad we found this place! Everything was just amazing, and the owner was so sweet! Fun hole in the wall! We will..."

Olivia Allston

"A hidden gem! I had time to kill while the wife had oral surgery so I went to Vons for lunch. The woman working the counter was very friendly and..."

Steve Ingalsbe

"I ordered for my friends. The owner was working and she was super nice and easy to talk to. When I dropped the wings off, I noticed they were way..."

Kim “Kimber808” D

"The chicken wings are super tasty, nicely crisp. I got the rice cake as well. That’s was a bit spicy. I didn’t really care for the corn, but..."

Eldon Ngo

"They serve only chicken wings in different flavors, their shoyu (soy sauce) wings are very tasty and perfect to take to parties as a side dish...."

Moni B.

"I walk or bike by this place on my way to work several times a week. Every time I have to resist the urge to stop in -- it's that good. I've tried..."

Carson Schultz

"Try the Crispy Seasoned mild (or hot) Fried Korean Chicken. It's so very good, I haven't tried the other menu items yet, as I keep getting this one,..."

Tiare

"Love the shoyu chicken! As for leftovers, having an air fryer makes them taste just as good as when I first brought them..."

Starr

"Ordered through Uber Eats. Had the Crispy Fried BBQ Chicken in Spicy for lunch and it's so good! I want to try other flavours next..."

Rachael Wong

"Very authentic Korean style fried and seasoned chicken. The price is also reasonable, and I love their pickled..."

SR Pak

"Yes, this is better than Kentucky Fried Chicken. This is Korean Fried Chicken, and it's the best kept secret of Korean cuisine. I was pretty blown..."

Marc Peraino

"Very good crispy shoyu chicken, a little bit pricey..."

Joshua Chen

"The crispy fried chicken mild is my favorite. So deliciously made. Fresh! Parking can be challenging given the time frame. Korean older woman was my..."

Filipo Sipelii

"Chicken is well seasoned and crispy. My favorite by far is the honey butter wings, it grows on you as you eat it. Would recommend if you're having..."

Li

"So, what is a vegan doing here? My Taiwanese wife and daughter love, let's be specific, only the shoyo Chicken wings. I learned the hard way. This..."

John Dukesherer

"Among the best wings in town. You won't find the usual here, these are unique. I go for the crispy spicy ones, though they are only lightly spicy...."

Tom Nauwelaerts

Kyung's Seafood Restaurant

"One of my favorite places to eat in Oahu! Bare interiors but really high quality food. Highly recommend the sashimi combo plate (such great value for..."

Sue

"Amazing customer service and DELICIOUS food truly life changing best kalbi and sashimi i’ve had possibly ever. Delicious chicken wings! Best kimchi..."

Mila Deych

"Saw Kyung’s on a list of essential “off the beaten path” Honolulu restaurants. We’re pretty adventurous eaters and love Korean and sushi, so..."

Ben Messinger

"One of the best meals we had while visiting O’ahu! We had the sashimi platter and the beef jeon and poke plate. Everything was delicious and the..."

Christine Phang

"Came here for dinner on a Wednesday. We rant to reserve a table in advance, which they were happy to accommodate. It’s a vibrant/loud restaurant..."

Oisin McGrath

"We went for happy hour. $10 pitchers! Meat jun and fried mandu were good but nothing to write home about. The poke, however, was out of this world..."

Ithomiid Inc.

"In A Nutshell: -Kyung's Seafood is a local spot to grab some good comfort Korean/Japanese food. -They specialize in "fresh local ahi sashimi and..."

Dude

"Omg! I’m so glad I had this as my first meal in Oahu and it did not disappoint! It lived up to the hype. I ordered the sashimi platter and the..."

ali310son

"Parking is limited, but we came around 12:00pm and were able to get parking. The food is amazing. Better than the korean food I have had at Los..."

Ahree Kim

"Our Uber driver recommended this place as good seafood... Totally worth it! Absolutely AMAZING food. We ordered the sashimi, meat jun and poke. The..."

Allison Bartelt

"Years ago, when aunty Kyung first moved to the current location, I used to eat there almost every night. I'm back over now from NZ and was both very..."

Daniel Hawes

"What a pleasant surprise: hole-in-the-wall-ish but great food - my kind of place! We got a plate of super-fresh thick-cut sashimi, chicken gizzards,..."

Rosalynn M

"First time trying here. It's kind of a hole in the wall place... not too big but cozy. Food was delicious 😋 and very friendly staff. I would..."

Nikki Kobayashi

"I’m so glad we decided to come here for dinner one night during our stay on Oahu. It has limited seating but we only had to wait 10-15 minutes. We..."

Jeff Kung

"Outstanding spot that you can imagine Bourdain would've loved. Excellent food, variety, and the prices are good. Expect to wait for a table, but be..."

Jeff Montague

"Got the meat jun and mandoo plate and it was amazing! The meat jun is tender and the mandoo was chubby and meaty! The plate came with rice, kimchi..."

Monica Marianes

Kevin Kam

"I totally forgot about this place since moving away from Hawaii but in my last trip I was picking up food from a place near by and remembered how..."

Isaac Nakata

"Awesome team there. They are very friendly. The sashimi was fresh and melt in your mouth. I had the Meat Jun that was so tender. I will go back many..."

Jack Francione

O'kims Korean Kitchen

85/100 (1231 ratings)

"Came here for a quick lunch; service was great! The Yuzu Tea was very good and our waitress was very attentive. We had the garbanzo curry, Truffle..."

Kat Liu

"We had lunch here and although it was busy, the kitchen got food out to us quickly. I was totally blown away at how thoughfully crafted each dish..."

Paula Scott

"Solid restaurant in hotel Westin. Had dinner at the Bar…. Our bartender Pedro speaks great English and is a very talented mixologist. Had two of..."

Billy Blue

"Tried a new place tonight on the recommendation of a friend, and it didn't disappoint! If you know me, you know I don't like salmon, but I thought it..."

Toni Kaui

"The seat was too small and I had to squeeze in. Except this, everything was very nice. I like the bibimpah with spicy chicken, perfectly seasoned and..."

Nicole Wang

"Really tasty Korean food, my friends and I had the best time here! The Basque burnt cheesecake was amazing and so was everything else! They had very..."

karanveer singh

"Fantastic Korean Restaurant! The menu is very original, and the taste of dishes is very rich and enjoyable! Cheese Tonkatsu is mouth-watering, it is..."

Katherine Melnyk

"The restaurant looks unassuming but it is definitely a gem. The store front looks like it has very limited seating but they will take you back to a..."

Amalina Ariffin

"Landed late at HNL and came here to eat mid-afternoon. They offered to sit on the patio (need to walk past the kitchen) and it reminded me of Kauai..."

Nina V

"10/10 loved the food, had unique options, and put their own spin on classic Korean food to make it even more delicious! Favourite thing we had was..."

Kathryn Chung

"Honestly one of the best meals I have ever eaten, the food was delicious and authentic!! The outdoor seating is lovely and all of the staff were..."

Grace Rose

"What a delightful surprise, Okims serves nuanced and delightful flavors that deliver! I tried the miso eggplant and seaweed salmon and roasted..."

Tawnya Dozier

"Cozy Korean dining in Honolulu's Chinatown. Seating is limited so you may need to be patient but your patience will be rewarded. We had the bibimbap..."

Jeffrey Yen

"Food was delish and the portions were big. Be sure to check it out if you’re craving good Korean food. The patio in the back is cute, but small...."

Tonia Ioan

"Absolutely loved this place. Great appetizers and Korean chicken! We will certainly come back this place for a larger meal with the..."

Mandy Grogg

"Great food in an unassuming spot. I had their fried Korean chicken and Gnocchi, which was excellent, and finished the meal off with their elote ice..."

Juan Argote

"Truffle Mushroom Mandoo is so light and crispy. Try the pork jowl and korean chicken. You get salad with your order choice of black sesame or lemon..."

Jean J. M.

"Very cozy spot. Amazing food. The portion is just right but very hearty and filling. I got the miso eggplant and it was sooooo amazing. My gf loves..."

Sarah Horng

"We just discovered O'Kims last month and it's quickly become one of our favorite spots. So far we love the Confit Pork Belly, Garbanzo Curry, and..."

Peter Chun

Gina's Barbeque

84/100 (1264 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My husband and I loves Korean Food and I didn't expect that there are many Korean Restaurants here in Hawaii. Gina's BBQ is one of our favorites...."

Rachel Tiu

"Phenomenal. Found this place on urbanspoon and we had a great experience there. It's a tiny shop with only a few tables (which were full with their..."

Lindsey M

"Fliday Nite Live. Velly long day with too muchee traffic every Fliday, no miss, so stop by Gina's all the time, many people with hung down hungry..."

Bimbo-hoito

"Good..."

Kuhio Akana

"Gina's Special. FULFILLING for less than $10!!! 3 scoops rice, 4 choice of veggies, 2 pcs kalbi, 2 pcs chicken, and several other things for 8.95......"

Afakasi Korean

"A good mean. This place was good. lots of locals, with several people being called by name upon entering the store, indicating serious loyalty....a..."

Euphranor

"Great food, great prices. The plate lunch comes with three scoops of rice and a choice of FOUR vegetables. The entrees are good and the prices are..."

Kaneonapua

"The best..."

Jason E Gruver

Justine LaLa Story

"We used Gina's fantastic food for our graduation event last night. Yes it was amazing. We picked up the food and delivered ourselves. Everyone love..."

Debrie Holley

"My dad absolutely loved the kimchi. Brought the whole family (back in 2019), everything was delicious. They know korean food! Not upscale by any..."

Christian Filips

"32 years ago, I discovered Gina's take out (when I lived a few blocks away). The prices have gone up but the food is still fantastic with huge..."

Michael Holmes

"Gina's Barbeque is hands down on of the best local korean spots on Oahu. The BBQ chicken and the meat jun is awesome. The sides are all amazing and..."

arsenal666

"I've been coming here since college days. A friend knew the son of the owner and we always got huge portions and extra free sides. They, the mother..."

Kelii Abordo

"Delicious little spot for Korean BBQ! On our week vacation, we went there twice just because food is so good. The first picture is of Gina's special..."

Oksana Green

"Great food. I've been coming here for years. Just once in a while the choi sum, instead of being lightly salted like popcorn, it is sea water salty..."

Allen Liang

"I tried their vegetable plate. You get to choose 4 vegetables of your choice with rice or 5 vegetables if your choice without rice. I love the great..."

Eileen True Hawai’i

World Wide Ed

"Wasn't sure at first. I wouldn't say the inside was sketchy but pretty small, but those are usually the best places. This food is amazing! I have a..."

Alexander Nelson

"WOW, in my opinion the best Korean food in all Hawaii. And also an incredible value. Very simple setting, a couple of tables but mostly takeout..."

A Gator

"Been coming here since college. Best deal in town. Gina special. Can't go wrong. Always fills me up. Love the sides and if you tell them no rice you..."

David Vaughn

"Delicious! Plenty of servings and fresh and tasty! Meat juhn and hamburger..."

Jake from Real Estate

"If you're hungry and want incredible tasting food with massive portions, this is the place for you. We have Korean friends; Gina's noodles and beef..."

Ryan Roberts

"Ordered online. A line to get into the restaurant due to capacity restrictions. But the line moved along quickly. Order was accurate and..."

L. Leong

"Very good food. Reasonable price and ample amount. Other restaurants in the same area. walk in and..."

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Million Restaurant

"One of my fav hole in the wall places. This place has been around forever. There is limited parking in the back of the building or street parking...."

Erica Kristin

"We came here specifically for Gamjatang; it’s not easy to find a place that keeps it on their every day menu. We got there a few minutes before 5..."

T D

"Delicious Korean bbq! Only my second time at a k bbq spot and I could not have been more impressed. Delicious sides, the cucumbers and kimchee were..."

Patrick Scally

"THE OG of Korean food. Easy parking outside but keep in mind it shares with the other businesses. Worse case there’s street parking. Booth seating..."

Takeshi Matsuda

"Quality Korean food at a good value. If you elect to grill yourself, you can order the meats a la cart (a little pricier) or as a group of..."

Dang N

"The place was almost full but we didn't wait long to be seated. It has limited number of parking space. We tried korean bbq set D. Two of the three..."

Stephanie Cheng

"Bibimbap is so good! We tried bulgogi and vegetarian. Bulgogi meat is tender. Quick service as..."

Eden Cruz

"Great eats, hole in the wall traditional Korean food! Don't sleep on the Seolleongtang aka Ox bone soup here. Super authentic and will cure your..."

Esther Kim

"Heard about this place from a friend and wanted to try it. I had the short rib stone pot and it was very tasty. I like to add hot sauce before mixing..."

Kristi Miyamae

"This place has bomb Korean food. I will say, it can get pricey outside of lunch hours, so do yourself (and your wallet) a favor and go during their..."

chelsea sasaki

Choi's Family Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Some of the best Kal Bi on this island and the Tofu spinach salad is the bomb. The seaweed soup is so ono on a cold day like today. Would have given..."

Damien Agosto

"Best Korean BBQ on the island. I don't think I can go anywhere else anymore. It's reasonably price for the excellent quality and everything is..."

DM Flicks

"Small family owner resturant. Ordered Kalbi, with noddles and veggies. Food was good! The lady who owns the restaurant was very sweet and clean...."

Steph Does It

"Eggs and spam! Great way to start our vacation getaway. This joint has roots and the owner was so kind and loving. The food was..."

Patty Segovia Krause

"Delicious Korean bbq served extremely quick. Hand made mandoo is incredible. If you are going with a big party call ahead. The owner is also the chef..."

Ally Abe

"A little short staffed tonight, but it could be every night. Sweet lady works so hard to do it all. Food is good and you get a lot for the money...."

Garry Y

"Mama Choi never fails! We have been coming here for about 20 years and it’s a family fav! Spicy spinach and tofu salad is great, take a group and..."

Aly McDay

"The BEST Kal-bi bang for your buck!! Mrs. Choi knows how it’s done and consistently serves it up right! If you decide to dine-in she allows BYOB...."

Suzie Akina

"It was closing time but the owner was so nice and allowed us to stay and eat. The food was ready within minutes of ordering and was delicious. The..."

Leslie Gibo

"Their kalbi is delicious. It is the big bone style, and the meat was perfectly marinated and cooked, not burnt. I had the kalbi and meat jun with..."

Marlene Kanca

"Such a good place!! Tucked behind main row of restaurants so not too busy!! One of the best plate lunches we have had in Hawaii. Will come back. Good..."

Robbie Briggs

"This place is extremely underrated. And part of me hopes it stays that way. But part of me wants her to be rewarded for making some kick butt dishes..."

Dustin Sauer

"Excellent food and wonderful seating outside under the umbrella! We had the man doo and BBQ beef/bulgolgi and it was..."

Tara Roehl

"Loved it twice, first chicken and beef combo then chicken next day. Tasty! Pricing and portion was just right too..."

Daniel Bouchard

"Absolutely loved this little joint. Caught it during a slow moment- literally a moment. Once we placed our order, the line grew & kept growing...."

Jeannette Cephus

"One of my favorite go to places in Hawaii when I can't think of anything else to eat or am insanely starving. The line takes a while at night because..."

Myrjam Hannah Mercado

"This place is a hidden gem. Don’t expect a warming service (think of the Seinfeld soups nazi episode) but the food is really good. Some plates are..."

Alexandre Bastien

"Great food and big servings for the..."

Tony Napal

"Small place, but they have very authentic Korean food. Great food with reasonable price. Oh, Kimchi tastes like very authentic which is the one I..."

SK K

"Great food. The guy accidentally messed up our order but then offered to make a whole new one for free. Way good service! My favorite part was..."

Aaron Jensen

"Excellent food and great service! You order at the counter and either take the food someplace or eat at one of the outdoor tables. The food is super..."

Stephen Stageberg

"Made fresh to order and the quality of the food is great. Huge portions and the seaweed was perfectly sweet. Definitely a place worth trying for..."

Serge

"Great food and quick service, can't beat..."

Ryan Smith

"Great food and the portions fit the price. Very clean establishment. Its small with limited outdoor seating but well worth the..."

Justin Daily

"Ate here while on vacation. Really great food and it’s a lot of it! Also owned by an Alabama grad. Roll..."

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Mama Woo's Bar-b-q

"The special is so delicious!!! My favorite is the kalbi it is thick and tender. I highly recommend Mama Woo’s for great food, very friendly staff,..."

mayah walker

"All time Korean food here in Honolulu. Delicious mains and sides, excellent service, so fast and friendly! Quick in and out operation that is..."

Gabë Kalanihuia Regenhardt (Kalanihuia)

"I have been buying take away every once in a while over a few years and they have been always friendly and very casual (in Korean way). In 2023 price..."

Blu Phone South Korea

"Aloha! Keep in mind that, Mama Woo's BBQ does close every Monday, per the Restaurant Owner Chris; 4/10/2023. My Hubby & I always enjoys their..."

Tams 808

"Tasty homemade Korean food but the process was a little hectic and confusing during peak dinner time. You order from an overhead menu, choose three..."

Janet T

"Visited Hawaii recently and took a Chance and stopped by the ( google ) highly rated mama woos ! DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Highly recommend the mama’s..."

Denise Hernandez

"Super friendly staff, great barbecue flavor and good value. I'd never tried this place though I'd passed it many times. I saw the positive reviews..."

John Maxson

"There are few places that come to hit the spot like Mama Woo’s. The plates are amazing but the sides are heavenly. $20 at Mama Woo’s will..."

Michael Dayton

"Great bang for your buck! Will definitely come back! And the kimchi pancakes are wonderful..."

KB Mendoza

"This is take out only. I always get the same thing. The bulgogi, kalbi, and chicken wings are hit or miss sometimes. The bbq chicken is always good...."

Mai

Palama Supermarket

"We LOVE Palama Supermarket!! This was our go-to spot for awesome meals and Asian groceries during our time in Oahu. Not only do you get great prices..."

Keith Hwang

"korean food, bentos and korean sushi. Also, in the back they have plate lunches. About $10 and up. Decent price. The BBQ chicken not that great..."

Peter Yin

"This is a small Korean market with great Asian products and produce for all your Asian dishes. The Korean side dishes that you get at the restaurants..."

Reynold Yee

"LOTS of great grab n go foods! And lots of other interesting foods. Just wish I could read and understand all the labels🤔 Free parking, but..."

Deb J.

"Had to search for the passion fruit honey tea. Finally found it AND apple honey tea, too. Of course there’s the kim bap and namul with all the..."

LJ Andres

"from the kitchen in the back of the store in kalihi, I tried the kim chee stew. It came with a big quart container of stew and a full plate of rice..."

Ivar Sarapu

"Good market for Korean food. Nice reasonably priced take out restaurant that's located inside the..."

Robert Yue

"Good place to get Korean food, dry, frozen, and fresh, and good assortment of bentos. Lots of parking, prices are..."

walter yamamoto

"Great Korean food at reasonable price available inside. Good selection of Korean foods and..."

Sam

"Great place to get your Korean ingredients - the take-out kiosk is okay. The curious thing is the food prep here is inferior to their Kaheka..."

Kenneth Chan

"Good selection of goods. Ready made food and plate lunch place looks (and tastes) yum!! Reasonable lunch prices. Found some good snacks and..."

dapherneener

"The Bento's are a very good deal, it's always..."

Alex Nakatani

"Got my tteokbokki, nice and warm with fresh fried mandoo satisfy the..."

P Kay (Pearl)

"I like this store. They sell the spicy Korean noodles I like (Bibim Men). Parking can be a little tricky in their small parking lot. I tend to go..."

Shawn Sweet

"They have a wonderful assortment of Korean food and beverages plus fresh vegetables and meats. We buy everything to make hotpot here plus all the..."

Emily Bodfish

"Nice store, good selection and not crowded. Better selection than other Palama..."

E FAB

"Very good selection of mainly Korean items. Meats, frozen seafood, mandoo. Hot plate lunches in the back and take and go lunch..."

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