Jin Joo Korean Restaurant

Once u get over the shock of how much food now costs, especially in Hawai’i, you will love this homemade Korean restaurant! My island favorite for Meat Jun used to b Don Yang’s in Wahiawā but after the original owner retired and sold I was at a loss, unless I could convince my friend to make for me on demand🤣! What I like about this Meat Jin: thin strips that are tender and not chew like some places, distinct flavor (not just Terri beef battered in egg), fresh sides! What I still miss is the crispy edges I used to get at Dong Yang, before. Ah, girl can dream right 😎. Parking is hit or miss depending on time of day. Nothing fancy about the mixed gender toilet. Cozy space.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Expensive

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Great service and food. Thank You So Much.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My friend’s portion squid pork belly ended up cost $33 per portion and it comes out too little. Food is not that good here and at the end when we pay, they publicly asked us for tips because they served us. This restaurant is not worth for a visit.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Absolute worst.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

What a scam, underreporting your prices by 50% and you probably claim a loss every year.

How can it be so expensive? Why was the total double the price for this food? $60.63 no tip I will never be back. Unbelievable.

(1) #1 = $20.95
(1) #12 = $14.95
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Total = $35.90

Don't waste your money. We only chose this place bc the Italian place on the corner was closed today.
Still hungry, and $61 less in my pocket book.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Food was overpriced and wasn't that great and on top they charge for tip :(

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Aiea Korean mom and pop restaurant thats been around for years in the Waimalu shopping center.

Great combo meals and banchan, dont forget to use the magic sauce. Usually get the Bbq beef, Mandoo and the Meat Jun combo🤙

Typical service when you go to a Korean restaurant, gotta flag down the server. Lots of parking in the lot so thats a plus. 4 stars.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: House Magic Sauce

The people here make you feel at home. The food is authentic Korean cuisine, delicious. The place is very clean.this restaurant is excellent...love it

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I've been going to this place for 20 plus years when the first owners hD it. Now the new owners took over the food is different they had this establishment fora while now tweeking it to their way of running it. I remember the first 3 years was great but as the years gone food is made really fast quality down price is up I love waiting for my food at a sit down establishment just smelling the aroma of a fresh grill meat .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Large portions and reasonable prices. The food overall was decent but nothing to rave about. Service was fast for a mom and pop place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Banchan, Meat Jun

Large portions. Ordered the meat Jun plate. Good banchans, lots of rice and meat Jun.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I lost my appetite because there were no good restaurants in Hawaii, but I came here and ate well. It was nice that the owner was Korean. 💕 Definitely go there haha.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The old lady told me “you better cook at home if you Think it is expensive!” This is very disrespectful and ignore to the customer, and even she started at me From top to the bottom.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

As you enter the entrance, you hear the welcoming Korean words, “Welcome.” It’s already over here.
The food was delicious, the hospitality was great, and it was like an oasis on a hot day. If you come to Oahu, Hawaii, be sure to try it. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5