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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?
    Loud
    Karaoke
    Casual
    Happy hour specials

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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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    Korea Garden - Beef sampler (tongue, brisket, marinated flank, marinated rib eye (burried under all the other meats)

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    4.5(379 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    As always this place delivers not only great food, but the service is great with a combination of…read morefriendly aunties and young servers greeting each customer and making sure that your dining in experience is excellent. So many of the Korean restaurants in Honolulu have servers who are actually mean to the customers and we now refuse to give them our dining dollars. The more modern Korean restaurants are providing much better customer experiences so that a customer becomes a life-long customer who spreads the word to family and friends and who keeps coming back for life. Does anyone remember the "Angry Korean Auntie" who used to run her restaurant like Seinfeld's "Soup Nazi'? That is the kind of service that we try to avoid now regardless of food quality. The atmosphere here is elegant and welcoming and the food is excellent and the ban chans served here are better than any other Korean restaurant in Honolulu. We enjoy coming here and never smell like BBQ when we leave, LOL, due to efficient fans and AC's. Their marinated Kalbi is some of the best I have every had, way better than any LA Kalbi and we recommend it. All the soups are good and generous.

    We came for lunch and got a seafood pancake to share. I got lunch special #1 which included a stone…read morepot rice, soondubu, and kalbi. First off they brought out 8 types of banchan. Most were good, just one of them we thought was too salty. The seafood pancake was good to share. I enjoyed my lunch special. The rice is scooped out of the stone pot into a bowl and tea poured inside to soften up the rice stuck to the pot. The rice was great to eat both ways. I chose soondubu for my soup and I enjoyed the taste. It had just enough spice/heat and had some clams along with the soft tofu. The kalbi was good being not your typical local style, overly sweet tasting. It had a little bit of sweetness and more of a restrained taste which is a good thing. There was a good amount of Korean people eating there which is always a good sign!

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    Korea Garden - Nicely decorated

    Nicely decorated

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    Hot stone pot bibimbap

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    Jagalchi - 돼지불고기 / Spicy Pork

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    4.0(526 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Came to Jagalchi on a Friday night closer to 7pm without reservations for a party of 7. We had to…read morewait around 15 minutes for a table. They have free parking in the small lot right outside their restaurant, but there is also paid parking across the street. We were lucky, and people were leaving as we got there. For 7 of us, we got the rabokki, meat jun, half order of bossam, and kimchee pancake. This was more than enough food for everyone, and we probably would have skipped the kimchee pancake next time. The food was really good, and I would definitely recommend the bossam if you're with a group. The meat is super soft and flavorful, and even the half order was a generous portion. We also ordered the lemon soju and yogurt soju pitchers. They have tablets for you to order the food, which was super convenient. The food comes out pretty quickly, and the service is friendly. Overall, would recommend here for good Korean food and fun vibes.

    I went in on a Friday evening for dinner and it wasn't busy. There is ample parking available in…read morefront of the restaurant and on the street. The restaurant gives off Korean pub vibes, decently sized, and best suited for smaller groups. We ordered a variety of food: chicken combo, kimbap, bulgogi, bossam, and spicy rice cakes. The food was very delicious. My favorite was the bulgogi because it was tender and flavorful. I also enjoyed the spicy rice cakes, but I wish they gave a bigger portion of it.. The chicken was okay, but not something I'd order again. The spicy sauce was drenched all over the chicken and was very spicy. The regular crispy chicken didn't have enough salt for me and was overcooked.

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    Jagalchi - By the time we were ready to leave, the restaurant started to get more crowded.

    By the time we were ready to leave, the restaurant started to get more crowded.

    Jagalchi - Bulgogi bibimbap

    Bulgogi bibimbap

    Jagalchi - We went early, so the restaurant was pretty empty.

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    We went early, so the restaurant was pretty empty.

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    3.9(769 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Yummy spot near keeaumoku Sam's Club for Korean tofu soup and other dishes! They have banchan, and…read moretheir beef and pork tofu soup is my go to. Their meat jun is good, but seafood pancake is very very breaded. A good adorable spot for Korean food. Friendly staff, and nice for a quick meal.

    If I could give this place zero stars, I absolutely would…read more The customer service was horrible from the moment we arrived. We were told the waiter was the owner, must be under a new owner and if that's true, his behavior was extremely disappointing. I would not recommend eating somewhere where you're made to feel like an inconvenience. My soon do bu tofu soup was literally thrown onto the table, causing some of it to spilt over on the side. We were not given enough chopsticks, and when we asked for straws because the ones we had broke, his attitude became even worse. He started slamming things around, and when we tried to get his attention, he clearly heard us, laughed, said something under his breath and walked away. Thankfully, the other person working with him came over and helped us. At that point, I couldn't even enjoy my food because of how uncomfortable and unwelcome we felt. I ended up asking for my food to be packed to go. The overall atmosphere felt extremely toxic, rude, and unwelcoming. What made it even more disappointing was that we were there during a time when it wasn't even busy. I will not be returning, and based on this experience, I cannot recommend this place.

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    So Gong Dong Restaurant - Inside

    Inside

    So Gong Dong Restaurant - Meat jung

    Meat jung

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    Café Gangnam - karaoke - Updated September 2026

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