50 Best Korean Restaurants in Honolulu

“Kind owner & clean and delicious food!!! We ate bibimbap & BBQ beef plate. So yammy 👍👍

Vegetarian options: So many different kinds of vegetables & tofu

Kid-friendliness: Delicious and healthy side dish for kids“

“Delicious healthy charming garden deck in back. yummy 💖“

“I ate like crazy!! So there are only two pictures...
There are about ten side dishes and they are all delicious. I ate it without taking a picture haha.
It tastes like a non-irritating side dish.
The soybean paste stew is salty and spicy, not the taste of a meat restaurant.
The simple taste of making it at home without adding ssamjang, my child really enjoyed it even though there was pepper in it.
The seasoned ribs are also delicious. Most of them are not tough and the seasoning is just right.
Please do not cook only on high heat. It was a shame because the delicious meat burned quickly haha.
Jjambbong contains a moderate amount of seafood and has a rich taste.
Jjajang tastes like old-fashioned jjajang, and it’s light and good.

I also added pot rice, which is black rice.

Overall, everything was delicious, and I was very satisfied, perhaps because I live in a neighborhood that doesn't have many Korean restaurants.
The service is also very friendly!!!

The parking lot is conveniently located in the building.“

“Food & service were exceptional!“

“I ordered LA galbi + kimchi, and the kimchi was a bit overcooked, just enough to go well with ramen, but it was really good. The LA ribs were really thick and good. There were 6 pieces, and it was a very happy taste. Since I said I came because I was pregnant, they brought me dumplings and pineapple... I definitely plan to go there one more time before I go back.“

“Wow, I went to Hanauma Bay and went to a sushi and rib restaurant run by a Korean owner and ordered assorted raw fish. The tuna, salted fish, and yellowtail were really delicious and I was so happy eating them with Soeju and Kwak. The day before I return, it's amazing. Thank you. It's so delicious.“

“My husband and I found this little gem from Google Map. We had the Galbi plate and bulgogi. They’re super yum. The service though, we’ve never encountered anything like it before. The girl who served us was such a sweetheart! She helped me out with my pain. Top notch with her smile and helpfulness. Thanks so much, girl ?? Best wishes from NZ!“

“Clean space, nice ambience, great service and solid korean food. You could taste the freshness. Just a little pricey for the amount of food but overall still great. We had the braised kalbi short ribs which was my favorite dish. We did the Combo B and added on Ribeye cap steak. The sides we ordered were the egg souffle and jap chae which were delicous. We will be back.“

“I am Korean, and was looking for some good kimchi. I was told h Mart's kimchi is okay but banton House is best. So I went there and was pleasantly surprised at some of the offerings they had. This is not a sit-in restaurant. It's simply just a grab-and-go grocer. All different kinds of Korean side dishes and wonderful kimchi. The kimchi is amazing and i would recommend it. Parking is a little tight. The owner is super sweet. Lot of Korean people shop here so that means it's authentic and it's good. They sell large quantities of kimchi in a plastic bag so be prepared, you need a container to put it in.“

“Reposted from @hawaiifoodreviews ????? ?????? (?/?? ?)?????: (? ?) Overall we thought the food at Seoul Kimbap was very good. ???? ?????? $?.?? (?:1) is my favorite Kimbap there. I do wish there was some American Cheese though. That would make it perfect! My wife prefers the Spicy Pork Kimbap. She says the Kimbap is the closest to homemade she's had in Hawaii. The wifey was born and raised in Korea so I'll take her word for it. You also get some fish cake soup with each order of Kimbap. I forgot to take a pic because I was excite to have the ?????? ???? $?.?? (? :2) is one of the wifey's faves. It's rich and hearty but balanced out by lots of kimchee. It is a Kimchi Soup of course!.???????? & ??????????: (? ?) We don't usually rate service for takeout but the service is always so friendly and welcoming we had to. It's like one of those friendly mom & pop shops you see on K-drama..????????: Highly recommended. This is one of those places that just make you feel happy and satisfied. They have no IG but are located in Pioneer Plaza at Fort Street Mall.“

“Excellent Korean BBQ! It was recommended by a local- great service and delicious food, great quality, decent portions at a decent price! Need reservations by calling restaurant.“

“The best Korean on the island hands down!!! First stop when we get off the plane from Georgia!!!“

“My co worker told me about this place so I decided to try it with my other. We were seated immediately for the 2 of us. The restaurant was full during dinner hours. The service moved smoothly. We got 4 items that was ok. The fried rice was under seasoned and not fried from the wok. The seafood pancake was undercooked, it was not crispy along the middle. After placing it in my air fryer it was great. Bulgogi stir fry was ok, I thought the sauce would be sizzling on the hot place. It tasted more of a steamed taste compared to sizzling. Chef was being very safe that night. Overall it was ok“

“Amazing hole-in-the-wall! I saw this restaurant while on the way to my hotel in Waikiki and wanted to try it out just based on the pictures displayed on their window. As my first introduction to Honolulu cuisine, the Frog House did not disappoint! My husband and I ordered soups, and initially, I got food envy watching other customers get dishes for their Korean grill. As soon as the spicy beef and vegetable soup I'd ordered arrived, my envy disappeared completely. I only have a week here, but I know I am going back to enjoy another meal at the Frog House! The only downside to this restaurant is the bathroom was not very clean.“

“Very good food. We had a party of 11 people and ordered a large variety of dishes and meats. The service was quick and the food was super delicious. I would love to come back and order raw meats to cook myself at the table. Would recommend.“

“What a hidden underrated treasure in Oahu! The dumplings were the best I have ever had and I’m Korean! We got the chicken and veggie dumplings before our hike and seriously the dumpling wrapper is revolutionary! Never had such a thick and chewy dumpling wrapper, it was so delicious and the filling perfectly meaty with chives and their soy sauce with spicy peppers! It was perfection. It is cash only so bring cash! They sell in 20 piece or 35 piece to bring home or can be steamed for you! Will come back next time we are back! Already missing it!“

“Excellent food! Tried the Korean, Spicy Garlic and fried chicken bowl. Just make sure you ask if there are peanuts in the sauce if allergic.“

“We came here on a Friday afternoon to pickup some takeout for dinner.I got a combination Bbq chicken and Kalbi and my wife got the Meat Jun plate.Banchan veggies were all nicely arranged and everything we got was fresh and delicious. The meats were all good too!Plates were generous and we each got two meals out of it.The workers were polite and the place was really clean. I’d definitely come here again!“

“Don't know if it's authentic, but it sure is delicious!!! Everything we ordered was so yummy and full of flavor. Don't know what I'd choose as a favorite because it was all so good! Tried the cheese corn, mandu, seaweed roll, chicken wings, meat jun, kalbi, and bulgogi. Eyeing out to try the rabboki at the next visit.Went on a Friday night, and it was super busy! There was only one server at the beginning, and he was hustling between the people in the restaurant, answering the phone, and packing take out orders. Understandably, getting some of our items took some time, but they were very apologetic and still very friendly.Looking forward to coming again.“

“This place is an institution. Been at this location forever. We really enjoy their Yakiniku Seoul Special. There's enough food for at least 3 people, so it's great value! Please note that for the Special, they cook the food, not you. The side dishes are also delicious. The service here was very fast and friendly, even though it was a busy Friday evening.“

“This restaurant is in the small food court in Palama market. The galbi was food court quality but still super tasty. The seafood tofu stew and meat jun were both excellent. Wonderful meal with the perfectly cooked rice.Seating is available.“

“(Translated by Google) The dumpling soup soup is at the level of Haejang.thick dumpling skinGalbi set meal is very hearty and the side dishes are delicious (bean sprouts, cucumbers, cucumbers, and kimchi)The meat is so thick that it's crazy, and the seasoning is just rightPlease check your order again when ordering.When 4 people ordered, the order they heard together could come out differently (4 people ordered 4, but all 4 people heard, but only 3 were given hahaha)But five stars for the taste!!(Original)만두국 국물이 해장수준임만두피 두꺼움갈비정식 완전 푸짐하고 반찬 맛있음(콩나물 오이 오이김치)육전 미칠정도로 두껍고 간이 딱 좋아요주문할때 다시한번 주문 체크해보시기를...4명이 주문하면서 같이 들었던 주문이 다르게 나올수있음(4개 시킨걸 4명이 다 들었는데 3개만 주심 ㅎㅎㅎ)하지만 맛으로는 별 다섯 !!“

“Yooncy is our family go-to Korean dinner place! The man is a hard worker and was sad when his wife passed away in recent years. She was the sweetest lady. You can still see sadness in his eyes but trying his best to keep up the family business. Anyway, we go there because we love the food! Our favorites are: Yooncy Special w BBQ chicken, kalbi and BBQ beef plus meat jun. Plus all the Korean veggies and kimchi!!“

“It was ok. Got a mochiko chicken plate since a lot of people seem to have good things to say about it. It was pretty average. The portion size was decent for the price, but the taste wasn’t very memorable. The sides were as expected, except for the kimchee. It was very watery tasting. I tried my friend’s meat jun and that one tasted pretty good. If I ever return again, I would get the meat jun.“

“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 definitely be back during our vacation & always stop by here on other vacations! I wish I could give it more then 5 stars!“

“Needed to find a new AYCE kbbq place outside of town, and boy does Stadium Camellia not disappoint! We arrived around 545p on a Sunday and needed to wait about 15 mins for a party of 2. Even with an earlier dinner time, the restaurant was packed! Recommend calling in to make a reservation. On just sitting and waiting, we saw 3 servers who were running around taking orders, serving, replace grills, non-stop. Even the owners pitched in here and there to turn around tables or bring out food ingredients. Roomy space with lots of ceiling vents to make it less smoky.

On to the food - the quality of the meats were pretty good. My favorite was the kalbi and garlic pork belly (wowowow was it garlicky ?, sorry for my breath afterwards lol). The servers weren't shy with the portion sizes or checkin in to see if we wanted to place more orders in. For pupus, we had the karaage, mandoo, japchae, and kimchi stew which were all pretty good and came out nice and hot. Next time I'll try some of the fried calamari, as lots of tables had that.

Banchan was placed at the table once seated and were pretty good (and refillable). Be sure to ask for raw garlic and jalapeños to throw on the grill. The closing dessert of samurai blue vanilla ice cream, although super full at that point, was a great close to the meal.

What really won me over was how sharp the scissors were to cut up the meats. It's the little things, cause my pet peeve is when you get blunt scissors that you have to hack through and don't cut - these snipped so smoothly. One con is that they don't serve single diners.

Overall looking forward to our next visit. They have some specials, like birthday, seniors, and military on certain days.“

“I went to Hawaii on a family trip for the first time in 15 years, and unlike before, there were no Korean restaurants! I asked the guide and he told me about this place!
Really, I went to a Korean restaurant after eating Hawaiian food! There is no menu, the soybean paste stew is delicious, and the chicken fried rice and fried shrimp specials are recommended! I remember eating something so delicious that it brought me to tears when I encountered it in another area! The bean sprouts in the soup have the taste and scent of raw bean sprouts, but they are also very good^^ This is a highly recommended restaurant! Leave a menu!“

“Highly recommend this place because of three things: thickness, balanced flavor, and soft. The meat jun is so soft that my chopsticks cut through with little effort. Kalbi is also soft that you can bite through with little force. The flavor is well balanced with the salty and sweet taste. Lastly, I have never had korean food where the meats were around 1/4" or thicker while still being soft. Price is very reasonable, and they accept credit card payment. A must try!

Parking: Parking stalls are shared with McCully Buffet. Depending on the time that you go, it can get busy, and hard to find parking.“

“Great service.Food was great, some of the best curry I've ever had. The girl at the cashier was the best. She made sure they would modify one of their dishes to not include meat, since I am vegetarian. It was the only restaurant on site who was willing to do it, and with a great attitude.Recommend 10/10.“

“This place offers great grab and go or made to order Korean food in the Lanai food court in the Ala Moana Center. Normally, I'm not impressed with mall food and especially ethnic foods in the mall, but this place does a good job. It is a more contemporary take on Korean food, but it tastes great and reasonably priced for being in a mall. Their Bibimbap is my favorite made to order dish. It is packed with lots of the usual goodies and they offer brown rice for an healthy option. You can also get the japji noodles instead which I prefer since it adds more contrast and extra flavors that match well to the mix. The grab and go selection offers a wide selection of Korean favorites. Their triangle Korean flavors musubi are and excellent quick bite if you don't want much, but got a hunger you need to calm. There are both spicy and mild assorted fillings. A real winner in their grab and go selection is the KFC rice bowl. Piece of Korean fried chicken that are sauced up on hot rice. I recommend the spicy. It isn't that spicy, but just the right kick. The dish is small, but very filling. Probably would be good for a hangover.“

“Food was amazing, atmosphere was amazing. The people were amazing. It was just phenomenal. I love Vons for years. This is my first time coming to this location and it did not disappoint. Highly recommend some of the best fried chicken on the island.“

“Great location right in Moanalua NEX food court.

Service was great at the register and quick in the food prep. The food was 'ono too! Perfect portion sizes, enough to share! Would recommend a combination plate of BBQ chicken and meat jun if you're here.

Seating was readily available as well as parking out front.

Don't have to be military to eat here.“

“Chicken is very crispy ,light, not too oily and sauce is not strong special taste. So I think this store chicken is veey healthy soul food!“

“Excellent Korean BBQ! It was recommended by a local- great service and delicious food, great quality, decent portions at a decent price! Need reservations by calling restaurant.“

“As rumored, the cold noodles were delicious!
The soup was like crunchy shaved ice, so cold it was so delicious that I could drink it all.

Pork pancake was like piccata, which is just pork mixed with egg and fried.

If it was a seafood pancake, it would have been like a thinner version of okonomiyaki, so I should have gone with that.“

“I'm thr usual online ordered and switched up the chicken flavor order. Bones in pls! They're always cooked to crunchy perfection and with a side of dukbokki and cheese balls we are in heaven! Just like Korea!

Parking: It's a busy restaurant area so at peak times parking can be limited.

Kid-friendliness: Kids are always welcome! Plenty of napkins!

Wheelchair accessibility: The restaurants large enough to roll a wheelchair in and sit at their tables.“

“Skip the overpriced AYCE places that represent 1/16 of what Koreans eat and come here. The menu is broad and covers (darn near) everything: jjigaes, mandu kuk, dok mandu kuk, soon toobu, kalbi, etc, etc. This is Korean food that a Korean mom would make, assuming she is a great cook. There is plenty of parking and the prices are great. The service was great, she went out of her way to painstakingly give us directions. Hands down the best meal we had while in Oahu.

Parking: You can either park in front of the restaurant or in the Ala Moana Shopping Center“

“10/09/24: My partner suggested we stop by here for Inari and I was very glad we did! We tried 6 different flavors: bulgogi, unagi, kimchi bacon, corn salad, imitation crab salad, spicy ahi. I had trouble figuring out what was my favorite because they were all very tasty. They were all reasonably priced as well. Would definitely stop by here again during our next visit!

Parking: Parking in the garage was fairly easy, but this was on a Wednesday morning/afternoon.“

“Kimchi fry rice is amazing and the poke is fire, definitely on my list of top grinds.“

“A quaint, clean and modest Korean food restaurant located in the Manoa Market Place shopping complex. Available for dine in or take out. A good selection of banchan to choose for your meal. All items are served fresh and cooked to order.“

“Delicious food!! Super clean restaurant! Super friendly staff!!“

“Had great service at obok. Ordered take out and it was delicious. Good Korean food that tastes great. Good service and efficient too. If your in Manoa, check them out.

Parking: In the corner of Manoa marketplace on right hand side. Next to manoa post office.“

“First time eating there. It went well. Lots of things to choose from. Now that I have experienced Sorabol I will know more about what to expect.

2025: I have been told that the restaurant will close end of February for renovations. I was also told that the owner may choose to retire due to the projected time for renovations to be completed. A nice restaurant. Hope it reopens.“

“This is my GO TO Korean BBQ spot on Oahu.This back alley, cinder block laden restaurant is a no frills spot that serves up some of the best meat selections. Ambiance is rustic, in a Hawaiian sense, and very casual. It can get smoky inside if the place is packed so be prepared to smell like meat and BBQ when you leave.We ordered the Jumolook and pork belly and both were great quality. I love that they provide the sesame oil dipping sauce without mention. All of the sides were very good too and of generous portions.Service is authentic and quick! Don’t expect much unless you’re proficient in Korean, but they’re a lovely staff.“

“Visited on 25.01.13. Korean restaurant located in Honolulu. I visited with my homestay family in the evening. It seemed like all the store employees were Korean.
Side dishes included tteokbokki, geotjeori, and japchae. It was a shame that the tteokbokki came out cold, but the meat was delicious overall!“

“Korean restaurants in Hawaii no longer serve side dishes like they used to, but this place serves delicious dishes.
It's best to make a reservation for lunch. Everything was delicious. The cold noodles and short ribs set were delicious. Even if it's not a set, it will fill you up.

Parking: Parking in the back is free.“

“Oxtail soup is a gentle soup with the flavor of beef tail meat that has been simmered until tender and tender. It's topped with green onions and coriander, and served with ginger, soy sauce, and white rice on the side.

When I looked at the tables of customers around me, I saw that many of them were eating curry...I tried the cutlet curry. As a result, we got it right! I ordered the regular size, but it was huge and had two freshly fried cutlets!

We went as a couple, and I thought it would have been better to order the tail soup and cutlet curry in mini sizes.

You can pay by card, but you can pay by card. 3% charge will be added.“

“Pearl Korean bbq is always good. I have never been disappointed. I usually get the barbecue chicken and the Kalbi. I like to skip the rice and get an extra side dish. I love pretty much all of those side dishes so when I skip the rice I can get more side dishes. I have never eaten in the store because I am not too excited about the atmosphere here.“

“Great service. Great food. Great atmosphere. Overall a wonderful experience for our first time there“