I don't really dine it but take out. Service is pretty awesome and the amount of food they serve is filling.

If I could rate this place 0 stars I would. This place is a rip off. They are so expensive. They only give so little bit of food for a plate that cost big money! Terrible customer service as well! The lady in there is very rude and sassy. Don't go here. Go to Pearl's they will over load your plate with food & your money is worth it at Pearl's. read more

This was my first visit here late at night so I was the only one in the restaurant. The Aunties working there were extremely helpful and welcoming. The prices were pretty steep and I've had better Kim Chee, but the food was very tasty and 'ono! read more

Elim Korean Barbeque - BBQ Chicken & Mandoo Combo with Chop Chae, Kim Chee and Mac Salad - Korean Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Family-owned neighborhood gem I moved to Ewa Beach fairly recently and have been taste testing my way through the local Korean BBQ restaurants to find my go-to kalbi takeout spot. Elim is just a small, unassuming store in a strip mall, across from Spoon (trying that next!). The inside of the shop isn't very inviting, but for takeout this spot is great for several reasons: 1. Service is fast (note that its cash only) 2. I've tried the kalbi (ribs) and the chicken here. Both are seasoned and grilled perfectly. 3. The banchan is what really makes or breaks a meal (you get to choose 4), and I'm happy to report all of the sides I've tried so far have been good. Kimchi was fresh (I prefer sour) but flavored well and very tasty. Mung beans had crunch and flavor. Japchae noodles, tubu, greens, etc. have all been great, and the rice is cooked well. 4. The servings are pretty big, but the prices are a little steep. Still so worth it for the flavor! In conclusion, this is a family-owned neighborhood gem, and I'll definitely keep coming back. :) read more

They take debit cards finally. I love the mom and pop place. The food is ono, and the parking is good. It's always fast. I love their small pans of kaymbu too read more

It is with much regret that I have to write this review because I often go to Elim in Ewa Beach for Korean food, but after today, never again. I ordered two plates with no rice, meaning that I get five side dishes instead of the usual four. For one plate, I ask for a double order of potatoes and a triple order of tofu. She says I cannot have a triple order. Now mind you, there's a bunch of tofu in the pan! She says I have to pick a single serving of a third side dish. When I ask why, she says the boss said to limit each side dish to a double order. OK. So I then ask if I can have a double order of tofu in my second dish. NO, because I already got a double order in my first dish!! What the.....? I actually stood there for a minute or so silent because I absolutely could not find the (politically correct) words to say. If I ordered 10 dishes, would that mean I would have to select every single different side dish, even if I don't like it (like bean sprouts or corn)? Well, the two stars is because the food is basically OK, not the best I've had, but better than those chain Korean places (like the one that starts and ends with a Y). But the new maximum double order policy ends it for me. Of course, if you don't care about what side dishes you get or the amount you can get, Elim is fine. But I just don't understand the policy, especially since I was the ONLY customer there, and it wasn't like people were breaking down the doors to get the tofu! Taking my business to SPOON right across the street! They have a wider variety of soups AND Von's Chicken! Plus, bingsu for dessert! Sorry... read more

Literally the best meat jun. Know question about it. I always tell everyone to go and try it.

Solid option if you are looking for Korean bbq. I think their family packs are a great value. Good amount of food and they usually let you substitute rice for additional veggies. Service is quick and whenever I want to do a phone order, it isn't hard to get someone to answer. Great option if you are looking for a quick meal. read more

Best Korea on the west side. Not the generic side dishes with no flavor, just make sure u got cash.

Very impressed! The prices are reasonable and the portions are HUGE. They have about 14 choices of banchan and they really pile it on! We've ordered: Yook Gae Jang (spicy beef soup): The soup is full of shredded beef (very lean, not fatty), egg, bean sprouts, and long rice noodles, and the broth is so flavorful! I chose medium, but it wasn't very spicy, so I'll definitely go hotter next time. The thing I love most is that the takeout soup comes with two scoops of rice and four choices of banchan! Meat Jun and Chicken Special Combo: Served with two scoops of rice and four choices of banchan. The meat jun is fluffy and tender, and the BBQ chicken is perfectly seasoned, charred, and delicious. Korean Sushi: Not on the menu- Available only sometimes at the front counter. Served as a 10-piece roll for $4.50, and stuffed with ground beef, carrots, egg, spinach, and takuan. So delicious, and the thin slices make them easy to snack on. read more

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Located in a strip center we came in mid afternoon after playing a round of golf nearby. The restaurant which is small was empty because it was well pass the lunch hour. We didn't know what to expect but when we received our food - the Elim Special was yummy. The meal came with Korean ribs, chicken, pork and choices of 3 sides of cold veggies - all of which were tasty. The Korean woman behind the counter was friendly, helpful and the food was solid. I would come back here again and recommend this establishment for lunch or dinner. read more

Elim Korean Barbeque - Korean Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Ok, I haven't been here in years. This used to be our go to for Korean food in Ewa Beach. I don't know what happened but the food quality and value are not good. I got the barbecue chicken and beef combo with no rice. The chicken and beef were so dry. The veggie portions were skimpy i.e. only two pieces shoyu potato. Total cost w/tax $22.75... Not worth it. read more

Elim's always has a great selection of daily freshly made banchan (sides). Pricing is decent if not cheaper than most Korean bbqs. Staff are courteous and welcoming. Food is delicious!!! read more

I love eating Korean food in Hawaii. Elim is on the list of my favorite Local Korean spots. Located in the Ewa Beach Shopping Center. Mom & pop owned. Very generous with their portions. Been coming here for years while visiting home. Food: Delicious and on point. Their regular sized meals are huge so I ordered a Mini Meat Jun. Huge portions for a mini. Could feed two skinny people lol. The beef was thinly sliced and battered well. Egg batter/meat combination was just right. Comes with 2 sides. Many to choose from. Seaweed and some greens for me. Service/other: Good Service. Clean eating area. Two need improvements- 1. Cash Only. No cards. Nearest ATM is First Hawaiian Bank next door. 2. Play some music. Can get pretty quiet in there. Just glad I have some good eats in my hometown. Love that meat jun/Katsu and will continue to come here. read more

Elim Korean Barbeque - Mini plate- Meat Jun with two sides - Korean Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Food was too salty, especially the bean sprouts...Kalbi was tough! But, Person taking my takeout order was very nice and food was ready when I got there! read more

This place I found during lock down. Come check them out, all their food is delicious. I'll be back for their kalbi and bbq check chicken combo with all the good sides read more

Ordered the meat jun because someone's recent review said it was good. Let me tell you it is the worst I've ever had. The meat they use is sliced so thin that it's impossible to slice it any thinner. 5 pieces I ate only was egg. No meat. Sides are good but main course is rubbish. 3.5% up charge if you use credit card to pay. For $20 it's a rip off! read more

Staff is very nice and service is very fast! They've just opened the dine in - it's a small seating area and is no frills but it's nice to eat food when it's fresh. Our kalbi was perfect - hot sizzling and delicious. I particularly enjoyed the cucumber and kimchi sides. My husband's Mac salad was a little over salted but still good. Overall I'd say reasonable prices for the amount of food you get! read more

This place has been here for years! It's definitely the best place to get Korean BBQ in Ewa. Food has always been tasty and portions are always consistent. read more

Elim Korean Barbeque - Meat Jun/bbq chicken combo & Elim's special. - Korean Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Best Korean BBQ in Ewa Beach! My favorite plate is Meat Jun/ Chicken Katsu combo. They also have the best sides, my favorite is the fried tofu and taegu. read more

I ordered the binimbap dish today for $12.02 .. there were no hardly meats or veggies with its .. the meats look like leftovers .. never going there again ! read more

Elim Korean Barbeque - That all the leftover meats I got with my order bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

My favorite Korean bbq place on the west side. Food is fast, delicious and priced VERY well. Only downside is needing to use cash. But you learn that if you want it bad enough you will deal with it. read more

When we lived in Ewa Beach we Love the food here. Especially the Kalbi and Meat Jun .The food here is always tasty and so are the grc Every time we're in Ewa Beach we stop here to eat. read more

Elim Korean Barbeque - The catering menu - Korean Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

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As I'm laying here nearly freezing my butt off in cold, rainy, gloomy Evergreen State, I can't stop thinking of the hot, sunny weather, and especially all the flavorful, tummy pleasing, food from back home! With Elims being just a short 2-3 minute drive from where we used to reside, and so many disheartening "K BBQ" places here, I can't get them off my mind lol! From the hefty portion sizes to sensible pricing, and to the damn good spicy beef, kalbi, bbq chicken, gyoza, mayo and shoyu potato's, bean sprouts, seaweed, long rice, down to the cute little Asian ladies running this joint, we miss Elims dearly! If you want a tasty Korean barbecue fix without having to drive out of Ewa Beach, Elims is your spot. It's really no wonder why they've been here in business so long. read more

This place has been a family favorite for years. Generous portions and always a good selection of sides. We usually phone order takeout and the worker taking the order has always been friendly. Just remember, they're CASH ONLY. read more

Look somewhere else for Korean BBQ if you want to get the normal portions of sides and condiments. Go to Pearl Korean BBQ down the street....at least you'll get normal sized Katsu sauce containers. The ones Elim gives are like little thimbles. 2 of them. If you want another they'll say it's a 25 cents more! LL BBQ gives them for FREE and theirs is the jumbo sized container compare to Elims containers. The chicken katsu was overcooked and hard like a rock...and where's the chicken? The sides are on a diet it seems as well. Compared to their competitors Elims is lacking. Small portions compared to Pearls down the street. Cleanliness? This place is dirty and filthy. No wonder this place is empty on dinner time. If you want more for your money and a pleasant experience don't go here. read more

Elim Korean Barbeque - Teaspoon of katsu sauce & overcooked chicken katsu. Another teaspoon cost .25. LOL Tiny portions of sides. - Korean Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Not only are the entrees delicious, but the sides are amazing so crispy and fresh for the various pickled vegetables and savory tofu! Just great. read more

Best Korean BBQ of all time. Love that it's right in my home town so I don't have to travel far. Food is amazing and portions are very generous with good pricing. This little hole in the wall has been in Ewa beach since I can remember, my mom & I've been going all my life so the owner knows both of us by name. It makes it so hard to eat at any other Korean restaurants because my standards are already so high because of Elims. Haven't ate somewhere that could beat this place for sure! read more

This place isn't anything to really go out of your way and seek out, but truth be told, it's one of the best (if only) Korean BBQ restaurant out on the west side of Oahu. Nestled deep in Ewa Beach the restaurant sits across the street from Ilima Intermediate. The prices are decent, it's the same you would expect to pay at any other run of the mill Korean restaurants out there. The meat jun isn't at the "to die for" status, but it is at least a lot better than most of the generic Korean BBQs I've been at. Even approaching the quality of what you might find at finer establishments like Chodangs and Millions. The meat jun isn't totally eggy, and it isn't dry like Soons, but it's a pleasant and enjoyable mix with a good amount of flavor to it. If you're out on the west side and cruising through Ewa Beach, and craving some pretty good Korean food, this place is the place to hit up! read more

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Service: Bored counter girls staring at you blankly as you order. Elderly Korean lady yelling at the counter girls. When plate is given to them, they do not double check that this is your order. Arrive home and open up plate to notice that there are different veggies that you didn't order AND they are veggies you do NOT like... Call up Elim Korean BBQ to speak with the manager, which counter girls share that the manager is not in...hmmm. Leave phone number to return call. Ten minutes later enroute back to Ewa Beach, Elderly Korean woman calls back, who apologizes and shares bring back the plate and they will transfer the actual vegetables because they WILL NOT make a new plate for you. *quiet* Then, I say, "Are you the manager?" Elderly Korean woman w/ a pause, "No, manager is not in but my english is limited and I apologize." Huh? I don't think it matters if english is limited or not. I"m just upset that the plate I ordered was not the plate I brought home. Few minutes later, I enter Elim Korean BBQ, girls take the plate and open to see if I probably ate it. However, they made a new plate and I have a strong feeling the meat was reheated from my previous plate to place into the new container. I don't know if this is a bad week for me because I haven't been giving alot of stars out on the places that I"ve been to this week! read more

Best Korean BBQ in Ewa Beach!! The veggies are on point. My favorite is the MeatJun and of course Kalbi...YUMMM. Now that I don't live in Ewa Beach anymore, I am craving their meat jun and Kalbi. The only downfall is you have to bring Cash ONLY. read more

Food is really good and the staff are awesome!! Just a little pricey but that's everywhere you go.

One thing that I dislike about restaurants I visit is when they are inconsistent. Sadly Elim, is that restaurant. After getting my food on Christmas, I came here 2 more times. The second & third time, I ordered the same thing: kalbi. It was burnt on the edges, the kimchee wasn't as tasty. I decided to try again, this time kalbi is under cooked and again the kimchee wasn't as good as the first visit. The noodles were very good all 3 times. I just wish there food was more consistent. read more

Always a great place to get our Korean food fix. I LOVE their spinach salad! If you get the chance, get a double portion. They run out so make sure you try it. I get the fish jun and my husband gets the meat jun. We have never had a bad experience. The hardest part sometimes is getting someone to answer the phone. They get busy and can't always answer in a timely manner. read more

I went there because theres a limited amount of places to eat in Ewa. I didnt know what I had wanted to eat and settled on this place. Walking in it was fairly warm in there. The ceiling tiles were grimy and very dirty. Their sides were limited and they didnt give a lot. (Tasty Korean in Waipahu has much better sides.) I ended up getting the combo. With kimchee, tofu, cabbage and the shoyu potatoes. The kimchee tasted off, the rest was good. The portions, like i said earlier was on the small side so it was unimpressive. Speaking of unimpressive, their chicken is just ok. It was standard grilled korean chicken. I gave it 3 stars cause of how dirty the restaurant was and how small their sides were. But it was ok in a pinch. read more

Elim Korean Barbeque - This place could do with a renovation. - Korean Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

I've been coming here since I was a small child and it's still so nostalgic and one of my favorite Korean places to go to. This time I had my go to Korean plate, chicken katsu, meat jun combo. I love the chicken katsu, they marinate the chicken so it's more flavorful than other places. The chicken is tasty, crispy, and not too oily. It tastes great even without the katsu sauce (which is on the darker side, which I like). The meat jun is thin, with just the right amount of batter to meat ratio. As for the sides (which is of course my favorite part because I love a little variety in my food) I got bean sprouts, choy sum, corn, and shoyu potato. The bean sprouts, corn, and Choy sum were of course exactly what you'd expect from pretty much any Korean restaurant, yum. The shoyu potato here though as always, never fails me, always flavorful. The portions on the sides were great, the only thing I was slightly unhappy about was the portion on the chicken katsu didn't feel like much, it felt smaller. While the combo plate was enough to feed me and my boyfriend, most Korean combo plates are enough to feed the both of us and still have left overs (granted we were reeeeeally hungry when we ate this meal). Overall, really delicious meal and we'll definitely be back soon. read more

Elim Korean Barbeque - Chicken katsu, Meat jun combo with shoyu potato, corn, bean sprouts, and choy sum. - Korean Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Elim is Located in the Ewa Beach Shopping Center Right Next to Shiro's! It took me a while to Write a Review about this Establishment because I wanted to give it a Try a Few More Times before I could make an Informed Decision... So Here I go! I went there today, and Lemme Tell Ya! It was........Pleasant! =) The Cashier at the Counter was Very Nice & Friendly! The Establishment was Very Clean. I Ordered the "Regular" Meat Jun Plate, and Let's just say....I could feed another person for that plate! There were a Total of 3 Very Big, Hot and Well Cooked Pieces laying on The Rice! It was Really Good....and yes, I have lots of leftovers! lol and, you do have a Choice of 4 Side Dishes that looked Pleasing to the Eye, and Fresh! With the Mini, You have a Choice of 2 Sides! =) I guess they must have made changes to the Cashiers, because the Ladies that worked there before this one, Looked Lazy, Bored and didn't look like they wanted to be there! So, for those of you on the Wesside if you got a Cravin for some Korean Food.....I say go to Elim's! It is a Bit Pricey, but They Do Give You A lot! It's Just My Opinion, You Don't Have to Take My Word for it!! I'm just Basing it on My Past Experiences, and Today's Experience! =) read more

Elim Korean Barbeque - Regular Plate of Meat Jun! There are 3 Very Big Pieces on There...lol - Korean Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Great Korean Bbq food. I had their special which pretty much has everything. I was able to feed myself and my daughter. This place takes ONLY CASH when paying so be prepared. Good place to satisfy that korean bbq craving. read more

Cashier lady is rude. Don't go here. I don't care if the food is good. I'd rather go somewhere that don't yell at you and get mad easily.

Tried the mini beef "bulgogi" which I was hoping wasn't like a Teri beef, and surprisingly I really enjoyed it. The sides I got was the potatoe salad which had a sweeter taste to it, than usual other Korean places which I liked (kinda tastes like they added honey mustard?) and I got the long rice which was pretty tasty. This was my first time here, so I have yet to try other things on the menu. Oh!! Can't forget to mention! This place is CASH ONLY! read more