50 Best Korean Restaurants near Pearl City

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

“This is the 1st time here and tried the bulgogi salad. The portion and price was good but most importantly the taste was excellent. It left me feeling satisfied without feeling bloated. The sauce was good and liked the apple slices to give it some sweetness.
Definitely will come back again🤙😍“

“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“

“Food & service were exceptional!“

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

“best place to eat. must try the bimbimbap“

“Little did I expect to have some of the best kfood I’ve had when visiting Hawaii. So good we had to come twice in the week.

I ate the 꼬리곰탕 & 갈비탕, would greatly recommend.“

“If you’re looking for genuine Korean flavors, Moobongri Soup & Yakiniku is an absolute must-visit. As an English speaker, I found the staff to be incredibly welcoming, and the menu was easy to navigate, making the whole experience seamless.The highlight of the meal was definitely the Soondae (Korean blood sausage). It is hands-down some of the best I’ve ever had—perfectly textured and packed with savory flavor. Whether you get it on its own or in the soup, it’s clearly prepared with care and tradition.The broth in their soups is rich and comforting, and you can tell they simmer it for hours. Every side dish (banchan) was fresh and tasty, adding that perfect authentic touch to the meal. Whether you're a longtime fan of Korean cuisine or trying it for the first time, this place will not disappoint.Great food, friendly service, and a cozy atmosphere. I’ll definitely be coming back for more!“

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

“i used to come here a lot when i lived in the island, had to come back now that im visiting again. i just knew i had to get the mango smoothie, the consistency and flavor is just so good. not to mention the kimbap! made fresh to order and just the perfect mix of ingredients. auntie is always so nice and you can tell the food is prepared with lots of care.“

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

“Came here based on the great reviews, and it totally lived up to the hype! The food tastes absolutely amazing, every dish was full of authentic Korean flavor. Service was warm and the atmosphere is cozy. Highly recommend this spot to anyone craving delicious Korean food!“

“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.“

“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.“

“When I was growing up, going to school across the street at Aliamanu, they only had Pioneer Chicken at that corner of the Shopping Center. Several years later, after Pioneer Chicken was no more, I was pleased to discover this new Korean BBQ place that opened up there.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“I've heard good things about this place for a while but the price has kept me away until one day I was like screw it let's try. It's takeout only by the looks of it but food came out relatively quick despite my place in line and lemme tell you portions on my combo plate was heaping. From the meat jun being perfectly seasoned and caked, the Teri beef being tender seasoned yet big, the sauce being a nice kick rather than shoyu like other places this place was a welcome hit. I'd happily try the rest of my haunts on their menu and while the price is steep the portions and flavor makes the dent in my lunch budget satisfying. Definitely a return spot for me and I assume you too!“

“Absolutely floored that this doesn’t have higher reviews... This was my personal *favorite restaurant* of the trip to Oahu that my husband and I took recently. We loved the mandoo, bulgogi bibimbap, bulgogi hot pot for one, BBQ chicken plate, and all the little pickled radish & kimchi complimentary sides to nibble on as we waited for our meal. The bulgogi hot pot broth was amazing. I’m going to try to repeat it at home but we’ll see if I can come close… We came back repeatedly for more on our trip and will again on our next visit. 5+ stars absolutely“

“Great food great service nice place“

“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.“

“Really great food if you’re looking for a higher end Korean barbecue place! All of the staff are super nice and helpful. Parking is easy and the restaurant is pretty easy to get to, with a dedicated elevator labeled with the restaurant’s name.“

“Great hole in the wall mom and pop shop. My family was kraving traditional korean food and not the usual hawaiian plates and this place served it up properly. The bonchon was kimchi, bean sprouts, radish, and krab salad and was very good.

We ordered several dishes all which hit the spot.

Fish jeon: marinated fish and dipped in egg before being fried. Soft and slight crunchy edges served with a dipping sauce. First time having this and was not disappointed. 10/10

Kalbi: traditional marinated beef short ribs served over onions. Tender and tasty 10/10

Hot stone bibimbap: beef, veggies and rice served in a hot stone with gochujang sauce and the rice gets crispy. Very delicious 10/10.

Seafood tofu soup. Full of shrimp and octopus and a egg dropped in the middle while still boiling, quite flavorful. 10/10

Being a Korean from Los Angeles this place held its own and I will 100% be back next time I am in oahu. As long as you are ok with a no frills super casual restaurant this place will hit.“

“great place for a weekday lunch that's affordable, filling, nutritious, and tasty! great value for the price and quality of food 😁 there's an open, air-conditioned adjacent seating area with a few other food/drink stalls as well. would recommend, and would return!“

“A hole in the wall Korean Restaurant. If you want authentic Korean food, this is the place to go.

The food potion is sharable size portion so if you are going with more than yourself share the meals. You all will get plenty to eat. Of course like any Korean restaurant you also get plenty of side dishes as well. Food was very authentic and glad I got to have some as I don't get authentic Korean food where I'm currently am.

I do have to note parking is very limited in the back and the restaurant entrance it very confusing. We went through the front entrance and it led to their office space/kitchen but it also lead to the seating area. The seating area can hold about 6 groups and their is a separate back room too. Also, when we were leaving there is a seating area in the back.

Overall, highly recommend to get some authentic Korean food here. Like I mentioned the entrance is confusing but the food make up for the atmosphere.“

“We had a great experience at the yellow food truck! The service was super fast, the food was delicious, and the portions were huge. Everything came out fresh and there was definitely plenty of food for the price. Quick, friendly service and generous portions, definitely worth checking out!“

“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!“

“Our favorite Korean bbq takeout on the island! The chicken katsu and bbq chicken are both so good! And the sides are all amazing. Great quality at a great price! The portions are huge so you can definitely share a regular plate. This is one of our go-to places and it never disappoints!“

“The service and the food was excellent. we loved the outdoor seating. we will definitely be back before we leave the island. I highly recommend it. We had the breakfast and my wife was already talking about going back for dinner“

“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.“

“This is the place to get late night Korean food and drinks! I loved all the neon lights! There’s stickers all over their walls and sharpies at their tables! You order everything from the tablets at the table. It makes it convenient to scroll and check out the menu options. We ordered the cheese corn, garlic shoyu wings and kimchi pancake. The portions are pretty big and it comes with banchan, so I suggest bringing a group or it’s nice to have leftovers. The service was so fast! I honestly like everything we ordered! The cheese corn is perfect for videos to show off the cheese pull and it’s delicious. The garlic shoyu chicken wings had so much flavor and the kimchi pancake was perfect! I'm happy to find another Korean food place to eat that's open after 8PM. I'll be back!“

“The spicy pork feet were absolutely delicious! It was honestly the best spicy pork feet I’ve had in Hawaii. The flavor was amazing, and the perfect balance of spicy and savory. The staff were also incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I will definitely be coming back again. Highly recommend this place! 😊“

“Some restaurants ride on nostalgia. This one earns its reputation fresh every single visit. I've been coming here for 30 years — long enough to watch countless restaurants open, hype, and disappear — and this place just keeps delivering. That's not luck. That's good food.

As someone with over two decades in the restaurant business, I notice the details most diners take for granted. The service here is attentive without being intrusive, the pacing is thoughtful, and the kitchen clearly takes pride in every component on the table. They serve award-winning Tamaki Gold rice — a small thing that quietly signals how seriously this kitchen takes quality. My 12 year old daughter asked for a second serving of the rice.

I always go for the Prime Boneless Shortrib, the Ginseng Chicken Soup, and the Pan-fried Hawaiian Butter Fish. These dishes are must-orders. The shortrib is the kind of centerpiece that defines a great Korean BBQ — buttery and perfectly marbled. The ginseng chicken soup is soulful and restorative, the sort of dish you didn't know you needed until it arrives in front of you. And the Pan-fried Butter Fish? Broke da mouth.

If you're visiting Honolulu, this is not a maybe — it's a definitive stop for lunch or dinner. It's only a short drive from Waikiki. Forty years in, the standard hasn't slipped. That says everything.“

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

“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!!“

“H Mart has the best produce, the fruit variety and freshness is epic! The pickle/banchan fridge is full of so many options. I love the ready to bbq bulgogi and sashimi fish fridge for those looking for lean protein - they have salmon, hamachi, ahi combos. The frozen dumpling and buns selection are epic. Also great teas and seaweed. I love this place!!! The checkout folks are nice and 1 hour parking is free.“

“Omega Mandoo House located on Nuuanu Avenue. Small shop specializing in Mandoo. They make 2 types of Mandoo. A Vegetable and Chicken Mandoo, the Kimchi Mandoo. If you want to eat the steamed ones you’ll have to get there early as they only cook a certain amount and when it sells out they only have the frozen ones that you’ll have to take home to cook. Great local business that do only one or two things but do them extremely well. Those Mandoo’s are delicious and definitely cravable. Highly recommended 👍“

“I ordered take out from this place when I was visiting Honolulu. I got the Kalbi and Pork Belly BBQ with macaroni salad and potato salad. The Korean BBQ is really good and the prices are great. I would visit this place more often if I lived in Honolulu, really good food and even better prices!“

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

“You guys gotta check this place out....service was top notch. When I first went in I ordered plate lunches and then the owner hands me a water cup with ice...so thoughtful!! Not many places do that anymore. The place gave a generous portion of food. Good for the money!! Great place to go to.“

“Yummy Korean Food, primarily side dishes. Probably the best kimchi you can purchase in O’ahu, but they sometimes run out. So if you plan on going to get kimchi, go earlier in the day. Love the leek kimchi (small container for $8), but I wish they would chop them shorter. Meat patties were excellent ($16).“

“I Love Korean BBQ Kamakana Ali’i is one of few places I’d drive all the way from town just to eat. When you get to the mall if you are craving great authentic Korean food then this place is great for you.

The store when walking in I was greeted by the workers in the front. The first time I went the workers were kind and very patient with me for it was my first time trying this place. They recommended the Kalbi and Meat Jun Combo as they said it was one of their most popular combos. The meat was very tender and flavorsome. The sides that I was able to choose from were a lot and plated very neatly on the plate. At the end of the day, if you want some great BBQ with some delicious Korean sides then this is the place to go.“

“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.“

“It’s sooo delicious! I come here every single time I visit Oʻahu, and if I’m staying in Honolulu, I’ll come back multiple times! frozen yogurt with fresh strawberries and honeycomb is perfection: creamy, refreshing, not overly sweet, and somehow completely addictive. honestly, one of the best desserts I’ve ever had!“

“Amazing birthday dinner at Stadium Camellia! The kalbi was beautifully marinated, the pork jowl was flavorful and rendered perfectly, and the banchan was plentiful. Everything was well worth the price.

Chris and Kya were quick, attentive, and very accommodating with our two-year-old. We also loved that they serve Samurai Ice Cream and rotate the flavors monthly.

My only complaint is that the table and toddler seat slid around a little too easily. Other than that, we had an amazing experience. The real downside is that we didn’t come here sooner!“

“I used to come here in the 90’s when I was working with a mechanical contractor and it was one of my favorite place on the island with $2.50 BBQ chicken plate! I heard there was ownership change 2017 or so but I still came back for old times sake. Actually the food was really great quality and delicious. We had the Kalbi which was really savory and had the right amount of fat. The BBQ chicken also delicious but no longer bone in so I missed that a little. The beef soup
Is still excellent! My daughter says they use marrow, I don’t know but I haven’t found that anywhere else. I was happy to see that the awesome historical photos were still there though hidden in a hallway. I was there for the remodel when the benches and photos were put in, maybe 1996? Only major difference was the price, I definitely wouldn’t be able to afford as a daily lunch. But still delicious and really enjoyed. I’ll come again“

“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.“