50 Best Korean Restaurants near Pearl City

“Located in the H Mart food court. This is a nice little eatery whether you want some dumplings, kimchi fried rice or a Korean style ramen. I suggest stopping in at lunch time it seems to rarely be crowded. The service was pleasant and helpful. The food was made with care and quality ingredients. The atmosphere, well you're in a grocery store food court, the word ambiance doesn't really apply.

Stop by and have some lunch, there are a few eateries in here and a small bar. So there is something for everyone.“

“The items are complete. Especially the ingredients are very fresh.“

“I will always visit Sadies's when visiting the island 🥰🥰“

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

“burger was amazing. grilled mushrooms and onions were perfect. burger was bursting with flavor. and the tots were a perfect crispiness“

“best place to eat. must try the bimbimbap“

“Food & service were exceptional!“

“Best fried chicken ever! So hot fresh and crunchy!“

“Best KBBQ I’ve ever had! Everything was top tier. Service was spectacular and I like that they can cook the meat for you in the back of you don’t want to cook yourself. They also have a parking attendant helping with parking in the back. Love it and so glad we found this place.“

“Easy to shop!!! Good prices too !!!!! Loved it !!!!!“

“The portions here are HUGE! The kalbi combo is a steal and the marinade is amazing.
We ended up eating here three times during our five day trip in Ko Olina.
A mini size was perfect for me (2 kalbi ribs with rice and two sides). My husband did well with the regular (3 kalbi ribs with rice and four sides). You can also buy more side dishes.
Everything tasted super fresh and delicious.
P.S., my husband couldn’t stop man crushing on the cook/owner? He looks like a Korean actor!“

“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.“

“I must admit, I had the pleasure of dining at three highly-rated Korean BBQ restaurants this week, and this place truly stood out as the best. Unfortunately, yesterday they were closed, so I visited Soons instead. However, the food there was quite disappointing. As the saying goes, “You pay for what you get!” If you’re looking for delicious food and generous portions, I highly recommend Young’s. This place is simply unbeatable!“

“One of my favorite places in Downtown to grab a quick lunch. The owners are really sweet and provide quick service. They have the food prepped and out on the counter for easy-grab and go. I love going on Tuesdays and Thursdays because they have Kimchi soup. It is so good and the pork belly in it is so so soft and melts in your mouth. All of the other food are really tasty as well. When we have work potlucks, I always come by here to grab a couple of kimbaps. It always gets devoured. If you are in the area, definitely check them out and support them.“

“You can also eat in the store, but they give you food in disposable containers. After ordering, it was so large that I had no choice but to go, so it was convenient for customers. I ordered one serving of the special set and kimchi pancake, and 2 adults and a 3-year-old child ate it together. I packed the leftover rice and side dishes well and was able to eat until breakfast. When you order a dish, you can choose four side dishes, including kimchi, seasoned seaweed, stewed potatoes, japchae, seasoned bean sprouts, seasoned cabbage, etc. All four we chose were delicious and both the ribs and kimchi pancakes were excellent restaurants. It was the most cost-effective and satisfying meal during my trip to Hawaii?“

“I had such a great experience at 2 Mom Kitchen! The meat jun was tender, & flavorful, and the bibimbap was fresh, & colorful. The lady at the counter welcomed me with such kindness. While it’s not a full sit-down restaurant, there’s a small table with three chairs where you can wait comfortably for your order. And the free street parking makes stopping by so easy. I can’t wait to come back and try more from their menu.“

“Chogajip is one of those late-night, old-school Korean spots in Honolulu. It’s not trendy or polished, but it fills a very specific role: big portions, strong flavors, and comfort food when you want something heavy and spicy.

If you grew up eating Korean soups or want something closer to Korean ajumma-style cooking rather than modern Korean fusion, this place makes sense.“

“As a Korean (born and raised), I can assure anyone this is the most authentic Korean restaurant in Hawaii. Most of the people who come here are Koreans living in Hawaii that are old enough to recognize the original, authentic dish. Not some fusion, watered down, americanized and overpriced other restaurants that claim they are authentic. I grew up eating lots of country style dish from my grandma and this place is the closest place I could find that has the same style of foods (strong spices, lots of salted banchans, namul, various soup, etc.).“

“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.“

“Helpful tips for foodies:

Manu has maintained a very consistent flavor profile over the years, which is something I really appreciate. They even make their own gochujang sauce — and it’s excellent.

The seafood pancake is my favorite dish. I highly recommend asking for it extra crispy, since this dish can be hit or miss depending on who’s cooking. I’ve noticed the dinner-time cook tends to use more batter, which sometimes makes it soggier with fewer visible vegetables and seafood.

In my experience, lunch and early dinner are the best times to visit. The kitchen doesn’t feel as rushed, and the food seems to be prepared with more care and better balance.

There is definitely a noticeable difference in taste depending on which cook is on duty.“

“10/10 recommend!!! Went there tonight and tried a whole bunch of things. From the bossam, to the budae jjigae, everything was great! Service was fast, atmosphere was very chill and the place was very well kept. Thank you Jagachi for the awesome food and awesome service!“

“This food is EXCELLENT. Got #20: chicken and beef, with sides of seaweed, noodles, cabbage, bok choi, rice, gyoza. It was DELICIOUS. If my stay here was longer, I would be back for sure. The owner was so nice. He gave my sisters and I complementary mango drinks which were so fresh, real and delicious. Support this awesome business!“

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

“Good food and great price. Food is always consistent. Staff/owner are always delightful and helpful.“

“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.“

“I had the garlic shrimp and kalbi plate. It was super delicious and warming. The ladies in the truck were lovely as well, answering my questions, and giving me extra kambi without me asking!

It was full on raining whilst I was getting my food at around 2pm. So I ate my food in the car, but that didn’t bother me much.“

“I just stumbled into this place as a tourist but it is a gem! All the food was delicious, fresh, and made to order by caring employees whom I assume were the owners. I had the bulgogi and ate off the plates of the people I was with and I wish I could try everything on the sizable menu.“

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

“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.“

“Good Korean food, large portions, quick service. I had meat jun (omelet with beef inside), and the wife had BBQ beef. Both were tasty. The sides are good too; I particularly recommend the cucumber kimchi. This place is best for to-go orders, as the seating is minimal and there are no restrooms.“

“Absolutely incredible and delicious! This is the best Korean BBQ I’ve ever tasted. The sides are all homemade, and Yuna (Yunis) was incredibly helpful and kind. She made sure we were well taken care of and was genuinely friendly and attentive throughout our visit. I highly recommend this place if you’re looking to indulge in truly delicious food! I will always make it a point to stop by when visiting in the area:)“

“This massive restaurant is a fancy modern concept of Korean bbq. If you want to dress nice, eat high quality korean bbq, and walk out smelling like you did when you walked in, this place is for you. Though the grill is in front of you, the servers will cook and portion out your food for you. For me it takes the fun element out of korean bbq, but thats just my opinion.
The food is excellent and of the highest quality.
The cost of the meal is super high, but you get what you pay for. The question is, do you want to pay for someone else to cook your food in front of you?
Their kimchee is EXCELLENT. And the happy hour deals at the bar are outstanding. 5/5 for the happy hour!
Over all, dining room is for special occasions. Bar area is for every day meals.“

“REAL HOMEMADE Mandoo 😍 delicious and fresh! Highly recommend 💯my korean 🇰🇷 husband love it and me too!! They saved me from cooking lunch today. We will comeback for more 🥟 are amazing 😻 the ladys at the store so friendly and kind.“

“I had kimchi stew and pork belly and it was really delicious! The ribs were especially soy sauce-based, perfect for Korean tastes😆 And the portions were really, really big! For those of you who are in the news, please order one to share.. The unfortunate thing is that eating outdoors can make you food for mosquitoes..ㅠㅠ Everything else was good!!“

“Old school Wahiawa Korean restaurant thats been around seemingly forever thats known for their meat jun. The original owners arent there anymore so maybe thats why the taste is a bit different nowdays. Still good but not like I remember. Service is typical of Korean restaurants.... Gotta flag them down if you want something.

Post covid hours have changed so they close very early now. Been just ordering to go, and as a common rule wherever i go I check my order before I leave🤙A generous 4 stars.“

“The best Korean fried Chicken on Oahu

I love crispy and snow flavor that's awesome.

Small bar for dine-in for 3 people. By the way, I do

Only take out. If you want to pick up please call to

Order in advance they take 15 minutes to prepare.“

“Omgosh I Loved so much about the place. Where do I begin..... Samantha's Smiling face every time she saw me come in, along with the chief (forgive me on not catching his name) our conversations were amazing they made my visit to Hawaii feel special, and made me feel at home here, so much so, I was here Nov 26-Dec 2nd 2025 and I'm back now Jan 2026 💕 can't wait to surprise them 😉 xoxox
I ate here as often as I could 😋“

“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!“

“Place has amazing customer service the uncle that works the register was amazing in helping us decide what we want and he even gave the 4 year old with us free snacks and toy ducks! ..... He really got us with the squeaky chicken as we passed by 🤣“

“Elims has been apart of the Ewa beach shopping center for as long as I can remember. mom and pop shop, cardboard everywhere but still nicely intact, food counter is clean cold drinks are laid out nice and the banchan area is always filled. I thought to come here instead of pearls chain restaurant just to support local cuz id be sad to see them fold.I ordered the classic kalbi & meatjun combo. Now, the reviews may be right about the meatjun. It’s not the best, meat was kinda tough but flavor wise was ok, I’m all about having a good sauce to cover that so i ordered extra meat Jun sauce.Kalbi was freakin good. Way better than pearls because the marinate and smoky taste from the grill comes thru. It’s also not overly sauced up like some places, it just tastes like homemade kalbi cooked on a grill. You don’t need to get the meat Jun, but you gotta get the kalbi.4 sides: 2x mayo potato (always good lil sweet) noodles, and seaweed. Didn’t taste old, very good flavor!Price: $23 and some change cuz I ordered 2 xtra big cups of meat jun sauce lol. Free parking. **NOW TAKES CARD**“

“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.“

“I found my favorite snack HOTTEOK the ones with seeds, and a new one i will try a mozzarella and cream cheese filling. Also bought some milk tea and random drinks cause I like to try something new when shopping. 4 stars only cause I realized there is a second floor so maybe I'll find more of the bath and body essentials on the next trip. Will update pics of what I bought.“

“Good food, and good service for this low-key, casual ayce. Dinner was $77 for 2. Good price nowadays for ayce. Definitely felt stuffed after eating so much bbq meat!

The bad: parking is a challenge after 5pm. No alcohol served, but does allow byob.“

“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“

“just had this place for the first time today!! I love love love my soondobu/korean tofu soups and this place’s kimchi soup was WONDERFUL!! Dare I say my most favorite Korean place all island ☺️ staff is so sweet and lovely too, literally 10/10!“

“I have been going to this place since I was in middle school (mid 2000s) and for good reason, nobody does it better! Staff has recently changed a bit, but because it's still the same friendly service. My go-to is the spicy BBQ pork, but it's all good here and the sides are great too. Plenty of space to park your car or your butt, and located beautiful Mililani.“

“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.“

“Cheaper korean plate lunches but no choice on side veggies, they will give whatever veggies was cooked that day.
Today, I didn't really enjoy the kalbi and BBQ chicken. My partner said the grilled fished tasted fried instead.“

“YUMMY 😋 YUM! fast service and food is always 👌 😋 🔥 💯“