“Get the Bibimbap! Best item I've seen on the menu. Super colorful, flavorful and diverse bowl. My mother got the kalbi and was staring at my plate the entire time. Needless to say she'll get the bibimbap next time. Real good portion “
“Don't walk, run to this awesome Korean hole-in-the-wall. I recommend calling in advance and asking if they can seat you at a specific time. Once you sit down, order the sashimi, a strawberry soju slushy, and a meat jun. You're welcome.“
“This is a place in Hawaii where you can enjoy delicious Korean food at a reasonable price. This is a place run by Koreans, so when I missed Korean food, I packed it out and ate it at the hotel. The ribs and stir-fried pork were all delicious! The kind hearts of the two owners were also impressive!“
“Hands down the best chicken place I've ever been to! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warmth and friendliness that made me feel right at home. The customer service here is exceptional, with staff going above and beyond to ensure every customer leaves with a smile. And let's talk about the chicken - it's absolutely phenomenal! Juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection, each bite is a culinary delight. Whether you're a fan of classic fried chicken or crave something a bit more adventurous, this place has it all. Combine that with the welcoming atmosphere and top-notch service, and you've got yourself a true gem of a restaurant. I'll definitely be coming back for more! This place is so underrated!“
“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.“
“overall, 4.5 stars. needed a quick dinner and this hit the spot! it's self serve so you can pick whatever flavors you want, and then when you pay they offer to torch the cooked ones, like the bulgogi and unagi. super fast service, and they have good combos for rolls and drinks to add on too. the pricing is pretty fair for the size of these, but the discount for ordering a bigger box size isn't significant. either way, 4-5 pieces is only $15 per person! there's a lot of choices so I'd come back to try new ones! ps it's right next to yifang perfect spot to get dinner and a drink“
“In search of a Great Korean BBQ, My wife and I stumbled upon @goodchicken_waikiki.The food was AMAZING!Atmosphere was super Friendly.The service was out of this world, please, please go visit when in Hawaii on Waikiki.Kid-friendliness: Family dinning.Wheelchair accessibility: Escalators for ease of access to the downstairs restaurants.“
“Awesome experience! A hidden gem! Must go again and enjoy!Very friendly service, food was amazing, price was decent, lots of varieties on the menu that I wish I had more room for..Family owned business..They don't have chicken, tho they have wagu steak!Their recommendation was for the marinated kalbi and they were right! The kalbi needs to be fully cooked so that you can really appreciate the marinated flavor!“
“Excellent food and service!! I went there with my two boys march 5th at night. They were so helpful and amazing. Our server (wish I remembered his name) helped us cook our meat since we were a bit confused and kept checking on us the whole time. The food was seriously delicious. Ive been to Korea and I can say this was just as good as kbbq there. I had kimchi stew and it was soooo good! I also loved that it didnt have shrimp paste since I have allergies. They accommodated my son who is gluten free only also. This place is such a gem. It was our last night in Honolulu and Im soo glad our uber driver recommended it. A bit pricey but all kbbq places are. The atmosphere is also nice and I like that everyone has their own booths with separations. The area is close to a main mall and felt like a safe area.“
“My first time visiting this business. There are many refrigerators of Banchan and other foods. I had look through all of them to decide on what to get. Ambiance is grab and take prepared foods. My purchase was fishcake, small container of Taegu, and freshly made chop chae. Employee was friendly and provided good service. There was no table to sit and eat so I ate at home. Taegu was a little spicy so i ate it with noodles and fish cake.“
“One of my favorite Ox Tail soup place to be. At Asahi Grill you don't only get great food , but the service here is awesome. Restaurant is very clean , staff here is amazingly friendly too. Come stop by , and if you are hanging from a long night out. This will take care of that too. lol“
“Great customer service and set up for cooking your own Korean food.Unfortunately, I didn’t think that the quality of the meats were the best. I’ve had much better here in Hawaii.I really love the woman that are working here. They’re very fast and efficient and fun.I would recommend having some friends coming over here and having drinks and eating, I just don’t recommend the food“
“My first time here. My nephews have been here before. The food was very tasty. Shared 5 dishes family style for 6 people. Good variety on the menu. No waiting in line. Free parking and lots of it. They moved recently from another location. Fairly new building.“
“The mondoo being sold is very good. It's the first time I've had chicken mondoo. It is tasty and probably a little healthier for you. The ladies making the mondoo are very friendly and courteous. The pricing is reasonable. Due to COVID protocols, you order your mondoo at the entrance way. All transactions are done at the door which is fine as they are very efficient in processing your order. You're in and out in about 5 ninutes“
“Vons chicken in Hawaii Kai is so convenient and it was easy to place a phone order and pickup. We ended up getting a half order of seasoned fried chicken. It was the right amount for two. I just wish they'd throw in some radish pickles. We totally forgot to order because at other Korean fried chicken places the pickled radish is standard. Seasoned fried chicken (spicy) is a solid 4/5. It was hot, had light crispy breading, and spicy sauce. The chicken was definitely fried to order and still hot by the time we started to eat. I'm glad we got the spicy because it was spot on. We were sweating slightly and the burn was just right. For the price ($19.88) I thought a half order was a decent deal and my fried chicken craving was satisfied. Service was efficient and friendly. I love that Vons is no frills and getting my chicken was no hassle. Do yourself a favor and call in your order as it can take 15-20 minutes to fry the chicken. I'm sure we'll be back. While there is ample parking the spaces close to Vons was sparse. No biggie, and at least it's free. I'll LOCATION: 4/5 FOOD: 4/5 SERVICE: 4/5 VALUE: 4/5 AMBIANCE: 3/5 PET FRIENDLY: n/a CLEANLINESS: 4/5 PARKING: 4/5“
“Great food, great service and a must go if you love sushi. So fresh and delicious!! They even purchase fish from the market first thing in the morning. Had the ahi and hamachi...soo good. Go check them out...delicious grindz!!! Plus they have a great selection of fish to choose from.Parking: Plenty of parking...come down and check it out.“
“The Von's I usually order from was closed, so I got delivery from this location for the first time.The snow wings were soul-satisfying, as they always have been. It's good to find consistency of quality in different franchise locations. I continue to yearn for just a bit more cheese, though. But then they lost me with the mandoo. There was no option for "no sauce," just "regular," "mild," and " spicy." I didn't want any sauce but selected mild.They took great care to vent the container so the mandoo wouldn't get limp and soggy. Then they completely undermined that effort. Foolish me for assuming the sauce would be on the side. Instead, the mandoo were drenched in this sickly sticky and slightly sweet sauce. My taste buds were not amused. I don't care for them but I won't waste food, either.Should I order mandoo from here again, I will write in a special request for NO SAUCE.“
“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.“
“I ordered a BBQ Chicken and BBQ Beef combination plate from here and enjoyed it so much. The beef had a delicious char flavor and the chicken was amazing, what was more amazing was the great service I was provided here by the staff.I recommend this place as there is so much to choose from on the menu.“
“A really positive poke bowl experience. I particularly like the focus on the actual fish itself in these poke bowls, particularly coming from Australia where ours are usually 1/8 fish, 1/4 edamame and all the rest is salad.Really nice and easy serving to eat, very surprised to see products even down to the soy sauce are produced in Hawaii itself.The shop itself is a little rundown, but the food makes up for it big time.“
“Wonderful OG local Korean restaurant. The BBQ meats are cooked beautifully so that it’s still tender with pleasing smoky flavor. The BBQ sauce is the perfect blend of sweetness, soy, garlic and a hint of chili. Nothing out of balance. Staff are super nice and friendly. Atmosphere is relaxed and chill. My favs are bbq chicken, kalbi, mundoo, and meat jun.Parking: Lot in back is paid but large so you have a decent chance of snagging a space.“
“I ordered the food and took around 10-15min. Very helpful. However because it is a Korean couple running it, they make everything fresh! I got the bulgolgi sandwich which was very tasty! I would definitely go back! It was around 14 dollars.“
“Great little hole in the wall ! Service is awesome and you have got to try it if you enjoy authentic Korean food! Seafood pancake - awesome - crispy and the sauce is awesome Seafood hot pot plenty of seafood and cooked perfectly- 3 of us had our fill and still took some home Steam eggs OMG do good! Lots of side dishes - we loved the potatoes - Kim Chee - fish cake - We'll be back good very good“
“(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 !!“
“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.“
“I asked the staff what was the most popular item and she said it was the Bibimbop. I ordered the Spicy Pork one. It wasn't spicy for me; since I'm Asian but it might be spicy for other people. Anyways it was okay. But for the price, it was very good.“
“I used to frequent this restaurant 7-8 years ago when I worked nearby, but after changing jobs, I wasn't able to visit as often, though I sometimes missed it. Recently, I heard that it had a new owner, but the former cooking chef is same, so I decided to visit again. It was just like before - the same great taste and clean atmosphere! The new owner was also very kind.The chicken wings sauce was spicy but not greasy, like it was grilled over a fire, and delicious, so the whole family enjoyed it. The pork bulgogi and generous side dishes were also great. I'll definitely be stopping by more often! Highly recommended.“
“We eat here every time we are in Honolulu. Hidden gem and not far from Waikiki. The staff is so helpful to put the meat on the bbq if you slack. Don't be in a hurry with this place....just enjoy every moment. Lots of different cuts of meat and sauces and dishes to put into lettuce wraps. They refill your lettuce if you run out, too!! Very excellent food and staff super attentive! Go here to experience what a Korean BBQ should be...this is the gold standard.“
“My go to when im craving seafood black noodle and sweet sour pork in Honolulu. Sign on the outside says Northern Chinese Cuisine but they serve kim chee, takuan and onions with black bean paste as starters. There are other similar restaurants in Oahu but this is the best?Portions and taste makes you come back for more, everything is served hot and right out of the kitchen. Parking can be tough during the day but evening free street parking is available. Service is adequate, when its busy you just have to flag them down. 5 stars???Parking: Meter parking in front and side streets and paid parking in back“
“I love going out and eating wonderful korean food, from the banchan to the sizzling meats, to the delicious sauces, and the fresh lettuce to wrap everything up in.I don't remember all the things we ordered, but it was a blurry meat filled experience, with I think a side order of soft tofu soup, and soju, and some beers.Service was decent considering how busy it was, it was what we could hope and expect in such a bustling place.“
“My friend took me here! I wanted something spicy! It was good! at first I wasn't really impressed with how the beans looked lol but as we ate it was delicious! We also had rice wine. My friend had said that this place is usually busy but it wasn't too crazy on a Friday at 6:30 ish. Great spot if your craving Korean street Food. Next time I want to try the spicy rice cake.“
“I used to live in Honolulu and still visit several times per year. One of the first places I visit is Itchy Butt. The Korean fried chicken, bulgogi and spicy pork bowl were delicious. I can't find this type of cuisine even in Vegas! A new item to the menu is chicken wings which I ordered the 20 count but the portion was very generous. I definitely look forward to my next visit at Itchy Butt!“
“This place gets crowded for a reason. Great place to go with a group of friends on weekdays since youll probably wait a while if its on the weekends. Authentic Korean Yakiniku restaurant, the ambiance has it all. Quality of meats is better than the AYCE places, with the sides and portions personally id rather come here. Great food, service is hit or miss when busy but last visit it was excellent. Ordered the set for 2 along with a side order pork belly and intestines, comes with refillable banchan sides and either kimchee or miso soups. Gotta have the plastic bottle Hite beer and soju too??Waitress was attentive and changed our grill several times. 5 stars??Parking: Free parking next to the restaurant“
“I got take out half order crispy and half order mild bbq, tteokbokki and radish. Both types of wings were good. Tteokbokki was good as well. There was no radish dish that I paid for. Service was very kind! Parking isn't bad if you pick up at lunchtime. Cost was over the top as expected. It's good! Don't know whether I absolutely need to return. More power to them though. If you're ever in Tahoe, you MUST stop at Wing's Korean Chicken in Incline Village. Their chicken is delicious and large. Best Korean chicken in US so far. You get the gloves too.“
“Please read the names of the people leaving the reviews!!! If they are from “Dan” “Nick” or any other Haole then of course it will be negative reviews. If the names are from people of culture and world travelers then you know the food is AMAZING!!! We had the bulgogi that my daughter said it was better than I make and I am a native Korean. The kalbi ribs were so good that my son asked if we could get some to go for later. The food is TRADITIONAL KOREAN… Not American Korean or LA Korean. The Kimchee was perfect. The mando (pot stickers) were like the street food I have had in Seoul. And the garlic shrimp was absolutely delicious. Banchan was fresh and homemade and plenty off food. The prices are really good for the quality and flavor. And the service was excellent. The atmosphere is casual and the outside seating is really nice. Great place and I can’t wait to come back.“
“This place you guys gotta check out!! This place has good food!! Kalbi, bbq chicken, jap chae, fried mandoo...and so much more. The mini is enough for one person but the regular can feed two people if your hungry enough. They also have great ban chan ( side dishes) like choi sum and shoyu potato and bean sprout. And even...they have bubble tea inside too... honeydew, watermelon, strawberry and more. Come check these guys out!! It's a little on the pricier side but you get what you pay for...it's a lot of food. Highly recommend these guys!!“
“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“
“Wow!✨✨!! Highly recommend! Delicious food & outstanding customer service. ? ? ?Open late, perfect location & comfy tables & chairs on Royal Hawaiian Ave. I’ve lived here 3 years & had never tried it before, now I’m gonna eat here every day?I am a very happy customer!! Everything about this place is amazing I had the Kalbi Steak & Egg & it was the BOMB!!????. Give love & support to local businesses. Love & Light, Mahalo??“
“One thing about this place is that their portions are pretty big. Their mini portions are huge too! LOCATION: This review is for their location in the Makiki Shopping Village. Right off of Wilder Avenue. PARKING: The shopping village has a small parking lot that's shared with other small businesses in the area. Depending on the time of day, it gets pretty busy. They have a few metered spots out front and street parking. Just be mindful of the tow zone times in the area. If you make a phone order, some park right in front of their store. However, don't park there too long.... The spot in front of their store is a no parking zone. SERVICE: They are always so nice and prompt whenever I visit here. I've always received friendly service here. ATMOSPHERE: Their store is always clean. I always see them cleaning and wiping tables. There's a few tables to eat at inside and it feels very cozy. I believe this is a small family business?? Not too sure, but it feels like it. FOOD: Their portions are pretty big. Their plates come with banchan and they are very generous with the portions. I hope you come in with an appetite! My favorite dish to get here is their mean jun... or bbq chicken.. or seaweed soup. Although their menu is limited, they serve the typical takeout Korean dishes. This place is simple, convenient and always delicious!“
“Came out to Masil Pocha to celebrate a friend's birthday. Love that this space has high quality service and Korean food because lately I've been craving this cuisine like no other. This place also allows for guests to bring their own food to share which is a plus :)“
“I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TRY THIS PLACE IF YOU HAVEN'T YET. I tried the Yooncy Special and the meat jun. Kalbi, bbq chicken, bbq meat and meat jun were all good. Usually I don't care for some other places bbq meat (bulgogi) but theirs is excellent. Nice and tender ... well-seasoned and no gamey taste. Meat jun was also tender and had just the right amount of egg coating. Vegetables were good as well as the Mac salad. Parking can get a bit busy so what I do is I park on the second level at the far end of the parking lot which is at the ocean or Waikiki side. Take the elevator down to the ground level and YoonCY is just to the right.“
“You can't go wrong no matter what you order❗The best?⤴⤴The dark soup, fried rice, jajangmyeon, and gyoza are also the best?New menu recommendedasparagus, mushrooms, and chickenStir-fried food is awesome.It goes well with fried rice!The shop owner had his leg cast in a cast.He was out at the store.Take care ❤️“
“Great spot for Korean food. Love the food, atmosphere and service. The food tastes great and they give you a lot. I ordered Gina's special and man I love my plate and it was so worth The price. I felt like it was a 5 lb plate. Kalbi ribs so good!!! Side dishes were great too... seaweed, bean sprouts, choi sum, and taegu!! Yummy. Definitely check these guys out for great Korean food!! Support them you guys ...great food!!Parking: Plenty of parking...easy to find. Come check it out.“
“Choi's Family restaurant moved from King St to McCully street located inside Hana Market. Sadly it's no longer a "restaurant" for sit down dining and she only does take out but I'm grateful. I went last week to pick up food for a party and got to "talk story" with the owner for a little bit. She bought out Hana Market so owns both businesses. She set up a kitchen in the front part of the store that she cooks out of and the rest is still a little liquor/grocery store. Choi's is another one of my "go to's" for pot lucks and parties or dinner if I'm craving Korean food. She still has 2 party packs available. Each is enough for 4-6 people. Party pack #1 bbq chicken, beef, fried mandoo and choice of chicken katsu or meat jun. This includes rice and vegetables for $56 this one is my favorite! I usually order her famous spinach tofu salad with her homemade dressing that is addictive! I love to support this one woman operation, her prices have gone up a little over the years but her portions are large and generous. I'll always be back the Korean food is delicious!“
“Looking for affordable eats and delicious? I come to palama whenever I'm near while I'm working. There are many seats and different restaurants inside palama. The only bad thing I can say is the lady in the counter. The Asian lady's attitude could use some change. Other than that, keep up the good work and thank you.“
“I have to say being with a beautiful Korean wife I have learned what great Korean food is. We ate at this food cart every night and the owners were so gracious with great food! Their spicy pork and Kalbey Beef are true great Korean dishes and great kimchi. The owners made us feel welcome appreciated and food excellent. I hope to see them next time we are there.“