great food with even greater service!! the wait was short and the restaurant owner is very nice,…read moredownloaded yelp just off how positive the experience was! 100/10 highly recommended

The world feels like it's burning up and falling apart lately. I'm home on O'ahu for the Summer and…read moredon't recognize where I am sometimes. So many old businesses are no longer with us. So you can imagine the pure joy I experienced when I walked into Gina's and recognized the banchan, size and char on meats, the smell, being surrounded by local families and friendly faces behind the counter. My heart leapt for joy seeing that I could have both fish jun AND kalbi and if I wanted I could've gotten a third choice. My eyes spotted a familiar side dish of seasoned potatoes, which I left it for the next person and got the daikon, perfectly seasoned not dry at all jap chae, and kim chi cucumbers. When I took my first bit into the kalbi, life was made good again. It was reset and welcome home I needed. It was a perfectly cut and marinated kalbi. The fish Jin was seasoned so well I barely needed to dip it into a sauce. The portions could have fed 2. I asked if they were related to the Gina's in Market City. Bro, this is the OG Gina's!! The owner said they sold the other one and his mom helped him start this one. It looked like the whole family was behind the counter. I wanted to cry. Not all things have changed in Hawai'i! Some things got better! OG Gina's being in Kapolei is one of em.

Just had my mom's surprise bday party here in their upstairs mezzanine area and it was amazing! I…read morebooked with Tessa and she was very helpful (and patient because I reply very slow lol). The booking was very straightforward, they don't charge a space rental fee as long as your party spends at least $1000 on food and drinks altogether. It doesn't have to be on one check, as long as it all adds up. We were able to decorate the area a bit for the party. Of course if you plan on partying here be wary of making too much of a mess or damaging things. Kiki then helped me preorder all the food for the party, and she also assisted with the surprise. Ashley was our server for the night and she did amazing! I was bothering her and Kiki and asking them questions all night and they were so nice and patient the entire time. Everyone was so kind and accommodating, it was as if they were family friends :) the speed of service was great too. I know we put the bartenders to WERK but the drinks still came out in such a timely manner. Finally, the food and drinks were BOMB. I've only been here a couple times before this, so I got to try a lot of items i haven't before at the party. Everyone was raving about the food! So many people who haven't been to DB grill before said they found their new spot. And if you like to drink, they have something for everyone. My grandma kept asking for more soju cocktails . The only thing I would warn about is that the AC is poppin upstairs, so bring a jacket. I would give 10 stars if I could. We love the DB grill crew!!!

**DB Grill was a mixed experience for a get-together with friends.**…read more The food was actually pretty good overall. We tried the wings and poke nachos, and both were solid. The portions were good, the prices were decent, and it's the type of menu that works well for sharing with a group. Service was okay. The staff wasn't overly friendly, but they were efficient. Parking was good, and the overall vibe was chill, though it did get a bit noisy. The biggest issue was the condition of the restaurant. The place felt pretty run down. The floors were very dirty, the seats were torn and patched with electrical tape, and the windows were so dirty that we actually thought the restaurant had shut down one day when we were walking by. The bathrooms were also pretty gross, even for a casual bar/restaurant. I wanted to like it more because the food itself was good, but the cleanliness and upkeep really took away from the experience. They definitely need to do a better job maintaining the place. I'd probably only return if I heard they had cleaned up and refreshed the entire restaurant.

Kapolei Korean BBQ was excellent. I ordered it online and it was ready by the pick up time. The…read moreparking lot can get crowded but it didn't take long to find parking. The short ribs were the standout of the meal. They were flavorful, juicy, and cooked to perfection so they were tender without being overdone. Each piece had a rich, savory taste that made it easy to keep going back for more. The sides were amazing, especially the glass noodles (long rice), which had a lot of flavor. The shoyu potatoes were nicely seasoned, and the mayo potatoes and Mac salad were creamy and really good.

My family tried the kalbi, meat jun, mondoo, barbecue chicken and chicken katsu. The chicken katsu…read morewas over fried but the rest of the dishes were delicious! All of the sides were very good too. The glass noodles, kimchi cucumber, wakame seaweed, choy sum, and potatoes were so good. The service was good-quick and efficient. It's a bit small inside but most people take their order to go so that's not an issue. We will definitely come back!

Love this pop up! Owners are extremely friendly, woman that takes orders always has the biggest…read moresmile! I always get the chicken, always on point. This little gem is hidden down a side road in front of residence inn, they might setup elsewhere when they are not here, IDK. If you are staying at the residence inn you will definitely know when they are setup as the hotel hallways will smell heavenly. My only complaint would be is the suffering you will endure if you have eaten elsewhere and then walk into the heavenly smelling hotel Haha. Thanks so much!

We decided to go there as soon as they opened today at 4pm, it was a great decision! They sold 10…read morechicken inasal in half an hour (4 is ours lol) and they only have 26 chicken inasal servings for today. Sayuri gave us excellent service. She answered all my questions as it was our first time going there. She even remembered talking to my husband yesterday when he called to asked if they're open. We ordered 4 chicken inasal plates, pork bbq sticks and isaw (adobo pork intestines), cassava flan and latik. Chicken inasal- was so tasty and cooked perfectly. The jasmine rice with the chicken oil and fried garlic was very good. Isaw- wow! I was a little skeptical ordering it due to bad experience from other places. I'm so glad I listened to their first customer (their neighbor). The isaw didn't have any of the gamey smell and taste, it was so good that even my daughter ate it. Pork bbq stick- tender, juicy and very tasty! Cassava Flan- tasty and not overly sweet. Perfect dessert to end a very good meal. Oh and btw, I told my Japanese/Filipino son that the best way to eat this Filipino food is by eating using our hands lol! We ate it this way and he said it's one of the best meals he ever had. Eating with his hands was an experience for him. Thank you Sayuri/Kenjiro team. You've earned another loyal customer. We'll be back and make sure to spread the word to our friends and family!

Another amazing service!!! Great atmosphere and positive environment! I definitely recommend the…read moreAYCE (the $47 is good enough for me). Rayce is probably one of the best servers out there! Very positive, upbeat, and attentive. She has great servers intuition. For example, i was going on a soda fast and she could tell that I didn't really care for the lemonade. She was quick to help me find another option. I ended up going for just a plain green tea as their tap/soda machine wasn't operating properly. Second time, same issue with soda machine, but I did get to have the Li Hing Lilikoi Daiquiri that did not disappoint! I will be back for this! I do wish they fix their soda machine though. The food is always why I come again and again. The main things to highlight would be... Umami Scallion Rice, Shio Negi Tofu, Garlic Shio Cabbage. Yaki-Shabu beef, toro beef, umakara Ribeyes are definitely a must too! Scallion rice is definitely underrated, imagine scallions mixed with rice and a light semi-sweet and savory sauced flavored rice! I could eat like two and be good, but you wouldn't want to stop thefe. The negi means green onions so that with tofu... what can go wrong? I do like all the marinated meats and such! I do really enjoy the Umakara as it's rich deep flavor really brings an umami punch as well! I definitely want to come back already. Overall, a great place to come after work and enjoy some great service from Rayce. Everyone else there is super nice. The bartender, ciara or ciera? Drinks were really good too! Aside from the soda machine being down, I have noticed sometimes the menus aren't the cleanest. But, as a whole, I would definitely not let that stop me from coming!

They only know how to serve all you can eat customer. We order à la carte and they missed A LOT of…read moreitems. Also wrong items were ordered. When we check what we ordered, we found out duplicate items were on the receipt. I reported this to the manager, the server is gone.

Love that we can have southern bbq delivered west side! Ribs and tips are amazing! Tender and…read moreflavorful smokiness. They're sauced but not doused in it to the point where it's difficult to even taste the smokiness. Hubs gets one or the other each time. I am VERY picky about my grits and I love theirs! I crave it often lol. The shrimp is blackened with a mild but tasty kick. The grits manage to be creamy and pleasantly textured at the same time. In some magical way, they each have their own bold flavor that compliments each other perfectly. And the serving is so generous that it makes at least 4 meals for me. Oh and their fried okra is a must! The cornmeal batter plays so well with the creamy vegetable. And it's perfectly fried maintaining the bite of the okra. We ordered DD so we can only attest to the food. But look at that perfect presentation for take out, no less! If you're craving southern bbq, this is your answer!

I love southern food, but this was mediocre. The place did not appear that clean, which was a…read moreturnoff. The staff was friendly. The catfish plate was very tasty and what you'd expect from a southern food place. However their ribs were tough and could have been cooked a bit longer so they'd come out more tender. Overall, I'd rate them as average, but give them a try and make the decision for yourself. Aloooooooha and happy eating.

First time customer, searched Yelp and decided to try because my family loves brisket and protein…read more Also, since I normally work M-F 6-2:30 in town I never had the chance to try but this time...I had the day offf....yeah. Brisket time! First off, calling in my order went well, good communication, FRIENDLY. Location was easy to find as I am familiar with Campbell Industrial Park growing up wesside. Cost was fair because making a good brisket takes time and talent. Ordered a pound of brisket and 3 pieces of teriyaki chicken. The chicken was good, tasty. The brisket was soft, flavorful, delicious. What was the surprise winner with my family??? The brisket bbq sauce. Didn't think a sauce was gonna be the show stealer but everyone raved. So obviously there is a great balance in taste here. Well done. I wholeheartedly recommend. Until next day off...

I ordered lunch from here today for my coworkers and it was AMAZING!! Ordering pickup online was…read moresuper easy, and everything was ready right when I arrived. We ordered the brisket sandwich with fries, the chicken and biscuit, and the brisket fries, and every single dish was a hit. We cleaned our plates! The location is also really easy to find, and the staff was incredibly friendly. Highly recommend

@fortunefoodfinds: "MOUTH-watering! A 2 meat combo plate: "spicy" garlic furikake chicken + tender…read moren' juicy braised beef shortribs served with rice n' a side of egg macaroni salad along with chili peppah watah for dipping from BROKE DA MOUTH GRINDZ in Kapolei. When on da west side, this place can't be denied!" SERVICE: fully staffed n' accommodating, asked if the garlic furikake chicken could be half spicy (so my son could eat the chicken too) n' at first they said that would be a 3 item plate but then understood that I wasn't asking for more chicken n' were able to do in addition to the braised beef shortribs INTERIOR: good amount of seating, merch available for sale EXTERIOR: have shaded table seating WAIT TIME: ordered right away, 20 mins for food to come out PARKING: free lot in front with plenty of spaces OVERALL COMMENTS: A 2 meat combo plate can easily feed two people. The spicy garlic furikake chicken is crispy, saucy, n' brings the heat. Give a good amount of pieces. The braised shortribs are so juicy, tender, n' flavorful...a must order. To add even more flavor, the chili peppah watah makes everything next level with a slight kick n' tang. The egg Mac salad is a nice balance to the whole meal. If you're looking for somewhere to eat in Kapolei, this is it!

I've been wanting to try this place for awhile, so when my colleague suggested we go for lunch, I…read morewas excited! This restaurant is super casual, where you order at the counter. The food ordered shows up in plastic containers and every table has a huge bottle of Chili Watah... staff is friendly and quick. In terms of food I went for the Garlic Furikake Chicken with a side of Mac salad. The portions are enormous here, enough to cover a couple meals! Taste was great, especially when you add some of the Watah to it. I ate as much as I could, but probably ate only three quarters of the dish. Later in the evening I was still full, skipping dinner. It's a good spot to go in Kapolei for some Filipino-Hawaiian Grindz!

Our server was Dede, she was SPECTACULA! loved her service. Food was on point and she had our…read moreorders downnn. She's very friendly and an awesome person. Food was delicious and I love their salad.

First time going to Gen Korean BBQ. Glad I chose this Kapolei location. Our waitress Liz was…read moreamazing! She was very professional and courteous and even took time to find out about a question we had. Came back let us know the managers are discussing the question. She took our order and the manager came and answered the question. Overall customer service was amazing. We had Liz, a manager, 3 servers, and another person who came to change our grill. The food was amazing! Ribeye, pork belly and kalbi were amazing! All the other food was excellent too! Great experience. Will have to go again.

The meat quality here is great. The service is great. Aunty squeeze a rubbah chicken and sing one…read morecousin happy birthday to the whole restaurant and one brother next to our table gone tell "cheeeehooooo!" Like 3 times. Really though... casual vibe. Good broth choices and a lot of meat and non meat options. They have everything from premium meats to fish ball, lobster ball, tofu (curd, fried, soft) to tofu skins (one of my fave). Shrimp, shellfish, shu mai, gyoza, etc. greens! Yeah spinach, bok Choy, mushrooms... button, shiitake, oyster, emoji, I'm telling you - so many options. And I love the sauce bar. They got may favorites - goma (sesame), chili, garlic, cilantro and green onion. Cannot go wrong w some fresh grated ginger and shoyu too. $40 per person isn't bad. We didn't get the Taiwan snow (shave ice with mochi) but they had some tapioca (taro, strawberry and plain)...I tried. It's ok. I left feeling happy and got the fried sesame balls filled w bean paste.

BEST. HOT POT. ON. OʻAHU…read more If you love hot pot and haven't been to Aunty's Hotpot, you are seriously missing out. The broths are so flavorful, the ingredients are fresh, and the whole experience is just so fun. It's the perfect place to come with friends, share food, and leave completely full and happy. But the real star of the place is Aunty. She is hands down the cutest and funniest woman ever. Her personality makes the whole restaurant feel warm and welcoming. She treats everyone like family and makes the experience 10x better. You can tell she truly cares about her customers and wants everyone to have a great time. The customer service here is honestly some of the best on the island. Great food, amazing vibes, and the kind of place you keep coming back to. If you're on Oʻahu and love hot pot, this place is a must. Trust me -- once you go, you'll understand why everyone loves Aunty.