50 Best Korean Restaurants near Waimanalo

“a longtime established place great people food and karaoke..always a blast“

“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.“

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

“I loved this place. I got an iced cappuccino, tteokbokki and mandu. It was really good. The tteokbokki bowl was HUGE and their customer service was also really good. Food was prepared in a good amount of time. There was plenty of seating with chickens just running around. The place was lively and also clean. Overall a must visit.“

“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.“

“Honu’s Kalbi & Sushi on Kapahulu makes some pretty good food.

I ordered the Honu Special which had Kalbi, Meat Jun, Fish Jun and Mandoo. Heavy plate, big portion perfect for sharing.

The star of the show is the Kalbi. I would order that on its own next time. They also had sushi which looked pretty good. I’ll be back for sure!“

“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.“

“Nice building but had to park across the street. The restaurant was immaculate with appropriate lighting and ample space between tables. The menu is perfect for dining family style which was great for our group of seven adults. Our waiter seemed new, but was friendly.“

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

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

“The food portions are amazing and the food is excellent This is a family owned restaurant and they are such wonderful people Recommend this place to everyone“

“Day 6 in Hawaii...
I had a hard time eating, so I thought about it and found Korean food.
It was so good
The fried rice with pork and kimchi fried rice is really...😍I think it will be the most memorable meal I ate in Hawaii!!
It was a good meal! 👍“

“We have been coming to Enchanted Lake Kim Chee Restaurant for the past 13 years, and it has become such a special place for our family. The owners are incredibly warm and friendly—they’ve watched our kids grow up over the years, and every visit feels like coming home.

Their vegetable bar is amazing, offering everything you could want, plus fun extras like pineapple and Jell-O, which the kids always look forward to. The seaweed soup is wonderfully comforting, and I can never resist their vegetarian bibimbap. It’s always beautifully presented, and every time I tell myself I’ll take a picture… but I end up diving in too quickly!

The kids always order the combination plate with chicken katsu, barbecue chicken, and fried mandu—it’s their go-to meal. The atmosphere is welcoming and fun, with video footage of the kitchen playing (it’s great to see them in action!), a fish tank that keeps the little ones entertained, and a playlist we absolutely love. The music always adds to the experience and makes our meal even more enjoyable.

After all these years, this restaurant continues to be one of our favorite places to eat. We always leave happy and full, and we’re so grateful to have a spot like this in our community!“

“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.“

“Ordered delivery but not disappointed! The portion sizes were really big and both items were delicious! The Kimchi stew actually came with rice but I didn’t think it did so I ordered extra. The Cheese Tteokbboki was more than enough for two people and we finished it the next day because there was so much … I would order this for more than two people or if you’re wanting 4 meals out of it! Both dishes had so much flavor!“

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“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“The food and the atmosphere waz awesome. We ordered the Bulgogi, the seafood jhun, the kimchee gabi, sweet wrap and crispy gaugee. All was hitting the right spots. I definitely recommend this place for date night or going out with friends. 🤙🤙🤙“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“(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 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.“

“This is hands down my favorite restaurant on island. Laid back, low key with epic views of sunset outside. Make all my friends come out here when they were in town for my wedding. The kalbi is the star of the show. The best marinade. Made one friend cry it was so good. Meat jun also fire.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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 go to Bull Kogi anytime I want a huge plate of meat jun. The cook to order so it does take a while to get your order. It's large enough to make three meals for this senior citizen. The one thing I don't like is the paper containers they use ... By the time I get home, the container is soaked with the juices from the bank Chan. Otherwise, it's "a deal"!“

“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.“

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

“Delicious food, generous portions, good service. You really should visit if you're hungry in Kaneohe.
You get rice, a protein, and four choices of ban chan (veggie sides like kimchee or cooked bean sprouts).

The ambiance is definitely "greasy spoon", but the food is really good quality, and, since its take out only, you're only there for a few minutes, the dated decor is not really an issue.“

“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.“

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

“The place was clean and inviting. One of the few places were the pictures on the menu actually look like the food that is served. The food was delicious and authentic not like then one in the mainland that changes items to accommodate the locals, from the tofu to the meats they where all delicious.“

“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.“

“I visited here by one of my friends’ recommendation and it was the most amazing Korean bbq I’ve had in Oahu. The meat quality is comparable to the ones in Korea. The banchans are high quality and delicious. I highly recommend to anyone that wants a legit Korean bbq.“

“The Food Company is amazing in that it offers an expansive menu, PLUS the best service and kindness in working with special current food restrictions. The food for our recent party with guests from our islands, plus mainland cities and Australia, called for varied tastes. The Food Company offered perfect selections, getting raves!! Everything was delicious. Fair prices and excellent value!!“

“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.“

“Refreshing small picked dishes and tasty spicy beef tartare cold noodle. The cold soup broth that came the noodle was exceptional cooling down the body on a hot and humid afternoon. The oxtail soup was also smooth and nourishing. Dishes were well balanced of texture and flavors. Staff was helpful bringing extra bowls to share.“