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    Gina's Kapolei

    4.6 (508 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Korean, Soup
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Gina's Gina's Special Plate (Regular)
    Rose R.

    The food was ono. Order the Gina's special which came with 4 sides. All the meat was excellent... short ribs, teriyaki chicken, Bulgogi beef and you got to pick your 4 sides. Omg the kimchi was soooo good. This one plate can feed 2 people. Look at my picture. The staff was super nice

    Meat Jun Plate (Regular).
    Janis T.

    First time coming here. Let me say we were totally surprised. From the start when they started putting the sides we were shocked at how much they were giving. And while waiting for our plate, just watching other plates passing through the window we couldn't believe how massive the food was piled up. The people there were so friendly too. We came in around 10 minutes before closing and we asked if we could sit to eat and they said YES of course. And while waiting a customer sitting next to me said that Gina's got her hooked on to their Fish Jun and Meat Jun Combo Plate. We definitely have to come back to try that plate. We'll be back for sure!!! This is going to be our favorite Korean go to .

    Mini chicken katsu. Slightly burnt. Came with 2 side choices.
    Raenae G.

    I've been hearing about Gina's Kapolei for a while and finally decided to give it a try. When we first walked in, there was a noticeable foul, almost sewage-like smell, which was honestly off-putting. Thankfully, it gradually dissipated while we waited for our food. Food: 4/5 We ordered Gina's Special, mini chicken katsu, and a combo plate with fish jun, meat jun, and spicy pork. Everything came out well-prepared and flavorful. The highlight was being able to combine the meat jun, fish jun, and spicy pork into one plate--shoutout to the cashier for suggesting that, because it made trying everything much easier. Overall, despite the rough first impression, the food delivered. I'd come back to explore more of the menu and hopefully have a better experience from the moment we walk in.

    Kalbi Plate (Regular) and Kalbi & Shrimp Tempura Combo
    Tracy A.

    Gina's has great service, food, generous portions. Even though it's casual the staff are friendly and will even clean up after you if you use their cups and bowls. Mac salad doesn't use too much mayo, but my husband likes it that way and he usually doesn't eat Mac salad. I like the variety in the sides. I got the takuan and it wasn't too sweet or sour. My tempura was nice and crispy and the kalbi was a good size portion for both of us and delicious. It was so good! Next time I want to try the fried tofu...

    BBQ Chicken & Meat Jun Combo

    Everyone was so nice and helpful with navigating the menu, let us try samples of the food we had never tried before, serving sizes were generous, came out hot, fresh and delicious. We ordered the combo with BBQ chicken and Beef Jun which was plenty of food for 2 people. Veggie bar had several options.

    Kalbi, Bulgogi, Meat Jun, Fried Mondu, BBQ Chicken
    Kevin W.

    Gina's Kapolei our go to restaurant for top notch Korean food. Generous portions cooked to order. Using fresh locally sourced ingredients. Their side dishes are wonderful. Especially the Pickled Onions. . We had the Chicken Katsu and Meat Jun today. Both were delicious . Nice size dining room for dine in customer. Take out and delivery available. Highly recommended

    Mark D.

    In the area and decided to try Gina's out for the first time. Similar to many Korean bbq restaurants, they have many options from bbq chicken, meatjun, and katsu to name a few popular dishes. They also do cater with multiple pan sizes. It was about 4 pm and the afterwork/before dinner rush was in full effect! Orders after orders. We decided to go with their fried chicken plate; Gina's special and a spicy bbq chicken. Haven't had a spicy bbq chicken so i was excited to give it a try. As we waited, we watched many others behind us get their choice of sides and orders out and was wondering if they missed our order. Unfortunately, our order was not printed. The tall gentlemen helping out in the back immediately apologized and put our order first in line and within a few minutes, we got our order. He then apologized again and loaded our plates. The mini looked like a large and the regular plate looked XL. They have a lot of side dishes to choose from. Our favorites are the choy sum, bean spouts and cuttlefish. Now for the food, it was AMAZING. The spicy bbq chicken is a must try! Not to spicy but has enough of a kick. You can't even go wrong with their regular bbq chicken. The Gina's special is completely loaded with chicken, beef and kalbi. I also enjoyed their fried chicken and may have to get that as a side as we had way too much rice and vegetables that we had to save some for later. Overall, the food is great! Customer service is excellence and even with the little mishap, I know the food and service makes up for it.

    Menu 06/14/26
    Fran H.

    Simply delicious! My plate was so heavy! I had the 3-choice combo of Kalbi, Shrimp Tempura and Pork Katsu with mac salad, daikon, jap chae noodles and cucumber kimchee. Can't wait to go back again!

    Combo with Kalbi and Wings
    David Y.

    This is a cool spot for Korean food, in huge quantities and a friendly atmosphere. Most of their plates consist of a protein option, some rice, and then your choice of four banchan. For meats, the kalbi is excellent. The bulgogi is odd, I would not get it. It comes in relatively thick slices and is chewy. My preferred banchan include their kimchi, mac salad (we are in Hawaii), and the leafy green vegetable. Unfortunately, I can't remember the name of it, but it was fantastic, fresh and tasty. You have to try it! This place will fill you up, that's for sure. We came for a late lunch and arrived famished but left totally stuffed.

    Gina's Special Plate (Regular)
    Margarita B.

    Grabbed a couple of plate lunches today from Gina's. Service is friendly and we got our food without much waiting despite the number of customers also grabbing lunch. Hubs got the Gina's Special (bulgogi, bbq chicken and Kalbi) and I got the meat Jun/bbq chicken combo. Plates were fully loaded; we both ate a lot and there was plenty left over for dinner and probably lunch tomorrow! All of the proteins and sides were flavorful and delicious. Though on the pricier side for a plate lunch, with how many servings you end up with, it's worth the cost! They're closed on Mondays, so come in and get yourself some yummy food on any of the other days of the week!

    2 entrees 4 sides combo is the way to go!
    Rebecca T.

    Important update: previously I mentioned how their red-colored veggie sides like kimchi, pickled daikon etc. was something I would avoid.... Now I loooovveee their kimchi! I think they changed the recipe because the taste had much more umami and depth, and so was their pickled daikon! This time I tried their hot wings and I wasn't a fan of the taste and they weren't spicy at all. I think next time I would stick with the regular wings. Also previously, the water from their water fountain tasted a bit weird. This time I went, it's perfectly fine! The staff were friendly as usual. Always willing to help. I do think the bathroom could be a little better though. It's interesting how we live in town but totally prefer this Gina's over the one in Kapahulu! It's always our go to spot when we're on the west side.

    Mini Family pack sides.  It's supposed to be enough rice for
    Gina H.

    Decided to pick up lunch for me and my Dad. I figured for couple extra dollars, I would get the mini Family pack. Then, he could have all the different choices of meat and have leftovers. My blind butt thought it said feeds 2-5 but it says 2-3. Anyways I'm glad I didn't go back in to ask where the rest of the rice was. Lol but it didn't look like 5 scoops of rice. I'll just give you a suggestion. I think this has enough protein for 3-5 people if a couple of them are children. Just gotta make extra rice at home and maybe buy more veggies. Main dish wise we had leftovers for both of us. This was definitely worth the money but it would be realistically it needs more rice and more than 1 meat Jun sauce. Meat Jun is very simple. It doesn't taste marinated, so you need the dipping sauce. Everything else is overly marinated but that's how they have always been and some people like it that way. Veggies was on point. It was super crunchy and fresh. Food storage is clean because we all know Korean places where the banchan taste like a stale plastic bin. Staff is friendly and it's clean. That's always a plus in my book.

    Peeking thru the kitchen
    Jo Y.

    Sisters Gina Song and Yong Hae Han opened Gina's Barbecue in the Market City Shopping Center in Kaimuki in 1991, with the restaurant becoming very popular over the years serving Korean comfort food. Yong Hae's son, Sang Han, aka Han, wanted to open a similar restaurant on the west side of Oahu in Kapolei to introduce the delicious flavors of his mom's Market City restaurant. Mom Gina Song decided to help her son open his restaurant and sold her restaurant in Market City. Thus, Gina's Kapolei opened at the Kapolei Village Center in June 2022. I should mention that since I live on the east side, Gina's Barbecue in Market City was my go-to for Korean food, as well as for many University of HI students that lived nearby the campus, as the food was always delicious and flavorful. But when it was sold, it kept its same restaurant name, but the quality of the food drastically changed with the new owner. What happened, Gina's Barbecue? Sadly, I no longer have a favorite Korean comfort food place. All this time, I was thinking that the flavorful tastes of Korean food that I enjoyed so much is now in Kapolei. Gina's Kapolei offers the following Korean comfort foods: * Plate lunches. Kalbi, bulgogi, chicken, pork, hamburger steak, shrimp, meat jun, fish, mandu, oyster, unagi. Mini plates come with 2 scoops rice & choice of 2 banchan, and regular plates come with 3 scoops rice and choice of 4 banchan. You can also make your own combos. Family packs are also available. * Soup & Noodles: ginseng chicken, kimchee, seaweed, mandu, mandu kook su. * Others: bibimbap, kimchee fried rice, kimchee bibim kook su. They also provide catering for birthday celebrations, wedding receptions, picnics, and other gatherings. I had just happened to be on the west side and thought that this would be an opportune time to visit Gina's Kapolei. I ordered the kalbi and meat jun combo for takeout, knowing that combos were meant for sharing. I chose 5 banchan of shoyu potato, taegu, kimchee, and chop chae 2x with no rice. With the long drive home, the sweet aroma of the plate lunch got stronger as I got closer to home, as it brought back memories of the delicious food that I had missed at Gina's. After I arrived home and ripping the combo plant lunch open, I devoured the kalbi, meat jun, and banchan. The kalbi was excellent, marinated perfectly, tender, juicy, and charred right with a smoky flavor. The meat jun was tender, soft, fluffy, with a slight crisp of the egg batter on the outside. The shoyu potato was nicely marinated; the taegu, which is a rarity in Korean takeouts these days, was sweet and spicy; the kimchee had the right amount of heat; and the chop chae was fresh, the right texture, and flavorful. A nice touch was placing a foil to separate the banchan from the meats. The takeout container was very heavy, as portions were so generous and made for several meals. And still at reasonable prices. Everything was very delish and on point! Customer service is excellent! Sang and his family are hands-on, working hard in the kitchen and at the front counter to ensure that you are a satisfied customer. They are efficient, well trained, knowledgeable, and personable. After my order was ready, staff was nice enough to ask me if I wanted my kalbi cut. Sang was aware of our situation with the Gina's at Market City, and thanked us for coming all the way from HI Kai to patronize them. The restaurant is bright, clean, and spacious. There are 7 booths situated around the perimeter of the restaurant. When we were there about 2p Sunday, it was busy, with all booths taken. Ordering was simple. There are large screen monitors with the menu posted from the ceiling or use the printed menus at the order counter that is located as soon as you enter the front entrance. Staff will assist you if you're undecided on what to order. Once you order and pay, step around the corner to order your banchan, then wait for your order, as staff is cooking it to order and will call you when it is done. Hours of operation are: Tues to Sat 10a to 8p, Sun 10a to 6p, Mon closed. Located in the Kapolei Village Center that is anchored by Foodland and near Paco's Tacos, there is free parking in the private lot that is shared with other businesses; however, spaces may be hard to find during peak dining hours due to other restaurants located nearby. It's times like this that I wished that I lived in Kapolei, but for now, I will have to settle for special times when visiting Kapolei! So glad that the Kapolei community has welcomed Sang Han's family for delicious Korean comfort cuisine! Wishing Sang Han and his family many more years of success in this venture. Support local!

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    Ask the Community - Gina's Kapolei

    Can you dine in?

    Yes for dining in they have a cozy dining room

    How are the bentos? Are they a pretty good size?

    Yes. Big plates!

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    Came here for the first time. They were closing within 45mins. We ordered the bbq chicken and meat…read morejun combo, kalbi and poke combo, and the mini kalbi. Food tasted pretty good except the poke. It looks decent, but tastes old and mushy. The sides were ok. We tried to order the garlic chicken, but they told me they put it away. I noticed the staff had intentionally left the phone on dead tone so they don't receive phone calls because it was a bit busy within the store. I told them about the phone originally because I could hear it and he did correct it until the phones started ringing again. Then I seen him purposely leave it on. Staff are friendly, but with the putting away of the food too early and not answering their phones is pretty mind blowing. I would think the owner is losing money when they don't receive phone orders and putting away food that would've been sold. Lots of parking and dining tables are outside.

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    My favorite casual Hot Pot restaurant in HI! Not only are the owners (2 brothers) awesome and…read morecaring, but the ingredients are always fresh. Each plate is wrapped well so patrons can yelp themselves to fill their pot. I don't use any of the extra sauces as the broths are delicious. My all time favorite is the Thai broth with can be customized according to the level of heat you enjoy and is Yummos worthy! A variety of meats are offered, but I enjoy the lamb...not gamey and a leaner cut. Some of the add ins I enjoy are the taro stems ("Zuiki" ずいき) and "mochi" dumplings which is lovingly prepared by the Mom. You need to try these m. They are char siu filled and unique. Mini Jin dui is provided an after dinner treat! The hot balls of yumminess is so delish! Give Hot Pot Heaven in Kapolei a try and you will not be disappointed! Support this local small business and remember to tip well!

    Hot Pot Heaven is a cute and cozy place to get hot pot and other items such as sushi!…read more The selection of meats and other foods to cook in your pot was great! There was lots of vegetables, starch, and other ingredients to choose from. Different items have different pricing, so be sure to check out the prices based on the plate colors before picking. The items you pick are wrapped in plates in the fridges, so it's very easy to see and pick what you want. The portions on the plates were very generous and could easily be shared among multiple people. There were many broth options. I got the miso broth which tasted great. Keep in mind that the different broths cost different amounts. My friends also recommended the beef, seafood, and kimchi broths. The pots can also be split so you can get different broth types in each side if you want. I absolutely loved the sauce bar as well. There were so many options to choose from, and I felt extremely satisfied. I was able to make sauces that I loved and felt like me! They also have lots of sauce tray options. If you're like me and love making multiple sauces, you can use the split sauce trays! I don't eat sushi but my friends also recommended giving their sushi a try! The vibe of the place was very cute and cozy. You can also pick out your own drinks in the fridges which was nice as they have canned sodas, but even have options like canned juice, which is my favorite. Although it's a smaller place, the atmosphere was very nice and welcoming. The staff here are super kind and friendly. They are always willing to help and are extremely generous. I highly recommend paying this place a visit, it's definitely worth it!

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    Gina's Kapolei - bbq - Updated July 2026

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