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    Café Gangnam

    4.3 (161 reviews)
    ModerateKaraoke, Bars, Korean
    Open 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    CAFÉ GANGNAM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Karaoke
    Loud
    Dogs allowed

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    Dinner! Tuesday March 25, 2025
    Tod K.

    Tuesday March 25, 2025 we came here to try the food. We ordered the Kalbi and the Kim Chee Fried Rice. It's easier to park on the road if you can find an open parking stall on Keeaumoku or on Kanunu Street by the former Ross's store. The service was fast and friendly by the waiter Jay? Jae? The Kalbi was well marinated and the Kim Chee Fried Rice has a good taste to it. Next time, we will try the Stir Fried Spicy Squid and the Meat Jun. It was a good experience here and we will come back again. Always support local whenever possible. The ambiance is casual and comfortable the way we like it.

    Barbie theme party
    Carrie G.

    This place is an awesome spot for a small group to do karaoke and have some grindz without breaking the bank. No room rental fee, just pay $1/ song. To get service, pick up the phone and someone will come take your order. They came so quick too! Staff are what make this experience so awesome. They are friendly, provide fast service and are so patient with explaining how the karaoke machine works. They also kept refilling our water jugs. The food was tasty. The song menu was pretty extensive. The soju drinks were yummy (get the apple lime!). The location is central and a lot of businesses share the parking lot so it will fill up at peak times. The only downside was the bathroom. It's like something out of Times Square NYC/ Requiem of a Dream. We went in pairs bc it felt sketchy, it was filthy and the stalls' doors hit my knees when I was using the toilet (I'm only 5'2"!!). That's not Gangnam's fault tho, it's the shopping plaza that should do a renovation on it. Overall a great night and the staff are wonderful!

    Spicy rice cake with noodles
    Sungju K.

    Every time I come here, I'm given such excellent service! The staff here is so attentive and friendly. They're food is great, and their drink selection is also great. They do get busy towards the late at night, so if you're coming here to eat, I recommend coming in before 9 pm. The only downside here is the price of their foods and drinks. They are on the more expensive side, but their portions are pretty large. I usually street park about a block away and walk over since they're free after 6 pm (I believe). If you decide to park in the complex, there is a small fee.

    Super awesome service and food! Vibes are the best, ambiance is lively and the food is super authentic. 10000/10 would recommend.

    Meat Jun
    Nicholas A.

    I will tell you, there is not much bars that give good service! And this place is one that I can say, even though it was relatively busy, We got some great customer service! Shoutout to the servers, Nikki and KALEO! They handle! Haha Their menu is very simple and self explanatory. The food is simply amazing! Nothing too insane, but when you have a nice drink in your hand then it really doesn't matter what the food is like. They have a numerous amount of sojus as well. I tried the Lychee Yogurt and it was my favorite!!! Meat jun was nice and soft. Kim chee fried rice is always scary for me because I can't tolerate spice well. I still got it and it was perfectly seasoned. The furikake and the egg really made it pop and gave the little hint of salt it really needs. The mandoo was nice and THICK, you can tell it must be homemade because it tastes like fresh ingredients! The only thing that was basic was the steak. It did need a touch of salt, but I loved the grilled onions. Overall, the ambiance was lively and clean. The bathroom was interesting to say the least, but still well maintained! I will definitely be back again for some good bites and a good soju! And I want to stress it again, KALEO AND NIKKI killed it with their service! I enjoy the small touches like Kaleo pouring me the canned soda in front of me! I am all about that small elevated touches of service! Thank you again!

    Gangnam is my favorite bar. They recently started selling vapes which is great because they stay open longer than the vape shops. The drinks are also very cheap. Ask for their bottle prices which will save you a lot of money instead of buying shots every time. My favorite thing to eat here is the spicy squid somen. The noodles are perfect every time! This place is definitely worth visiting. Also the karaoke rooms are free!

    Great vibes, great drinks, and friendly staff. Perfect spot to unwind will definitely be back!

    Pan Fried Mochiko Chicken
    Wayne H.

    Great food, drinks, and staff. Shoutout to Ayame, Simon, Hamilton, and others for the excellent service! Parking is limited so be prepared to find street parking if lot is full. Fan of their garlic fries, pan-fried mochiko chicken, spicy mayo chicken karaage, and popcorn (not on menu.).

    Pollak stew and rolled egg omelette

    Definitely a go to spot for late night foods and drinks! Servers are very friendly and the foods awesome! Vibes are good and they play good music too!

    Strawberry soju and chicken nuggets

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    Hidden Gem near Ala Moana. Good food, beer, and drinks with a fun staff. Can't ask for more

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    Went there before the Carrie Underwood concert! Loved experiencing Korean Food for the 1st time! Definitely want to go back!

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    A nice relaxing karaoke bar to hangout and drink. Delicious food and very friendly staff. You can even bring a book to read at the bar!

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    Great ambiance, delicious food, and super friendly service. Very accommodating karaoke rooms and I enjoy the K-pop music playing.

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    Really fun place! Good drinks and awesome foods as well. A really cool vibe. Service is very good and music is on point as well.

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    Great service and great food! I'm not much into Asian food even though I am Asian but this is a place I would mind going back to!

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    Ask the Community - Café Gangnam

    If I don't want to sing karaoke and I don't want to listen to it, is there any area in the bar to enjoy the food and drinks with friends where karaoke isn't happening in the same room?

    Is this a buy me drinky type of Korean bar?

    No. Very chill. A typical Karaoke Bar

    What is the max people for the largest room?

    15 comfortably

    Is there an age restriction?

    21+

    Any karaoke private rooms?

    Yes. They have several that range in size. There's no fee as long as you're ordering food and drinks. Fun spot for the whole crew. Call to reserve.

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    Food was great, atmosphere was fantastic, music was the perfect volume and mix- a JARROD made the…read moreentire experience extraordinary. If you come here ask for Jarrod- you will not regret it!!

    3 stars primarily for the nice open air second floor location and good live music. We were a group…read moreof 4 adults and made same day reservations for around 7:30 pm on a Thursday evening. The good: shrimp dumplings! Freshly made, great flavor! Combo appetizer plate was good also. Good quantity. The live music. Good vibes, even tho a little loud. Could be better: wine list was minimal. But I guess you don't come to Hawaii for the wine right? Short rib was one average to small size. Nothing special. I wouldn't order again. Server was ok at the beginning, but not sure why it slowed down so much after about 45 minutes even tho the place wasn't too crowded. Not good: dessert. We ordered the Mac nut espresso cookie. We were thinking it was a cookie skillet or at least a big soft warm and gooey fresh cookie. What we got were 2 thin, small, stale, crispy-ish cookies and some overly sweet runny cream sauce on the side. It took about 20 minutes to get these from the time we ordered them. Not worth the wait. Service got really slow towards 9 pm and the place wasn't that crowded by this point. Overall I don't think we will return. Service was pretty slow at the end and the food was just ok.

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    What a fantastic place to enjoy some drinks in Waikiki! We decided to drop by after an amazing…read moreconcert at the Blue Note. The Lei Stand Waikiki is conveniently located in the cozy lobby of the Romer House Hotel. The bar itself is on the smaller side so it does fill up quickly. We happily sipped on Clifton's curse cocktails while munching on smash burger sliders. Awesome vibes, good food and drinks.. We'll be back again soon!

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    I can't wait to return here for another meal! This hotel and its restaurants are stunning. We were…read morea free minutes early for dinner so we enjoyed a cocktail at the bar and took in the gorgeous views. Once we were seated on the patio, with the perfect view of the band, we settled in with our amazing server Melissa who went over everything for us We started with the lanai a roll followed by the ceasar salad large enough to share. The all occasion pizza with prosciutto and arugula was delicious and the coconut cake for dessert is perfect! Light and fluffy and delicate. The music is so soothing and a perfect accompaniment to the hotel If you want to check out the jazz room, make a reservation for sure. We poked our head in and it's like a little speakeasy Checkout the whole property. The pool area is gorgeous and makes you feel like you are not on a busy street. I can't wait to stay here

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