Excellent food and service, so good we went twice in 3 days! Friendly service and clean environment…read more!

This KBBQ is Seoul good. You might even say Korea Garden is my Seoul-mate!…read more The birthday extravaganza continues! More fire, more good eats, and more soup! We got the seafood pajeon, cold noodles in beef broth, meat jun, galbi-jjim, steamed egg pot, and bibimbap. No actual grilling was done but we weren't exactly here for that. We came here to try meat jun and ended up getting a little bit of everything else. Let me tell you something... the galbi-jjim here alone is enough to pay them a visit. If you don't know what galbi-jjim is, let me explain it real quick. Galbi-jjim is a popular Korean dish of tender, braised short ribs, typically beef or pork, cooked in a savory-sweet soy sauce-based liquid with garlic, ginger, and often fruits like pear or apple for sweetness and tenderizing. It was perfectly savory and saucy, fall-off-the-bone tender, and I want to scream just thinking about it. The first bite alone had me sitting back in my seat. Had I been wearing a hat, I would have taken it off and held it over my heart. It was that good. And since it was my birthday, they brought over a complimentary seaweed soup and a tower of Choco Pies. They even sang Happy Birthday to me and made me blush. Solid eats and excellent service. The parking situation seems nerve racking but they have an attendant at both sides of the restaurant that helps stop traffic to help get you out of there which I found pretty cool!

Great upscale Korean bbq! Definitely a tad bit more expensive than other great yakiniku…read morerestaurants, but the vibes are immaculate and the meat is top quality. The service is quick, attentive, and very friendly. Small parking lot in the back, plus ample street parking around the area. May get a little difficult during dinner time, but at lunchtime we had no issues.

We tried twice to eat here, but the first time we made the mistake of not putting our name on the…read morewaitlist beforehand and just showing up. Glad we persisted because I loved my meal here. For one, side dishes are one of my favorite parts of Korean cuisine, and Hangang delivers. So many side dishes. Plus they even gave us a free tofu stew. The seafood pancake is so good, one of the best I've had. It's crispy and doesn't fall apart and packed with seafood. We ordered a couple cuts of meat, but as always, kalbi was our favorite.

Jagalchi is definitely worth the hype! The food is super…read moredelicious, and one of the best things about dining here is the generous portion sizes. Most dishes are perfect for sharing, making it a great spot to come with family or friends so everyone can try a little bit of everything. Everything we ordered was flavorful, fresh, and satisfying, and the variety on the menu means there's something for everyone. The lively atmosphere adds to the experience and makes for a fun night out. One tip: be prepared for a wait, especially during peak dinner hours. The restaurant is very popular, so it's a good idea to put your name on the online waitlist before heading over. It'll save you time and make the experience much smoother. Great food, great portions, and a great place to gather with friends and family. We'll definitely be back!

I love coming here !! The food is so yummy and their drinks are great! They have a parking lot so…read moreit's super convenient! I am obsessed with their rose tteokbokki. Be sure to add cheese and ramen noodles . It's best to go in a group so you can order more food. It's hard to just choose a couple of things when everything is so yummy! The ambiance is artsy with dark lights and stickers everywhere. You can even write in the tables while you wait and they have dry erase pens.

Food: The food was good. I had no complaints. I ended up…read moregetting Meat Jun and Seafood Pancake (sharing the pancake). In total it was about $39. Taste wise the meat jun with the sauce was not sweet. But I enjoyed it regardless. The quantity was great! Along with the unlimited banchan I was a happy camper that got to take extras home. Service: Great! I called 2 hours beforehand on a Friday for a reservation for a party of 8 + a baby stroller and they accommodated us wonderfully. They also allowed us to split the check at the register by items. They gave e water as needed as well. Atmosphere/Ambiance: Casual. Where you feel you can go into after a long day and have a good meal. Would I go back again? Yes. :) My only regret was that I ate my food and enjoyed the company I was with, forgetting about taking photos for this review.

So Who is So Gong Dong? hehe. So Gong Dong Restaurant has…read morebeen my favorite lately for my SoonDuBu fix, ever since having lunch here with a Yelp friend, I've been back with the hubby, momma, sister and other friends. I really enjoy the Korean comfort foods! 4 stars for the food, soups, and ban chan, 5 stars if the service was great. Typical service you will get at a Korean spot but no complaints. Just gotta be patient for ban chan refills or if you need anything else, I don't expect much just happy that I get to have my Korean food. During this recent Saturday visit, I decided to go here for our late lunch, after hiking Koko Head Trail & Makapuu. It was about 4:30 pm, we were the only ones there, but it filled up pretty quick an and they do have many take out and Uber/Door Dash orders. My favorites here are the combo set, choice of soondubu (combination, kim chee, spam, beef, sausage, clam,) & either meat jun, fried mandoo, bulgogi, yellow corvina, seafood jun, or BBQ chicken. The combo use to be $20.55 my first time but now went up to $23.55, hence the increase, it is still a great deal, this meal comes with rice and 5 different ban chan. This combo was more than enough for the both of us. My favorite is the spam soondubu ( yes. who picks Spam right?! hehe) & the seafood Jun. Although it so hard to decide since all the choices are good, I will have to visit again for the other selection. The other half and I cannot eat an entire combo set by ourselves. I love the ban chan, especially the daikon & kim chee, so fresh and crispy! When I first dined here, I was surprise to see they give you a fresh egg to crack in your soondubu soup, I am use to the egg already in there. We always have leftover soondu soup which I take home and add to my Korean ramen the next day, so good! Support this local mom & pop restaurant, So Gong Dong has been around for the longest time just only recently I've discovered it. I will be back for the next Korean soondubu, ban chan fix!

Right next to H-Mart is Seoul Cook in Kaka'ako. I was starving after taking two back-to-back…read moreworkout classes nearby and my friend recommended we get food here and I'm so glad we did. First off, all the complimentary banchan (Korean side dishes). From the classic kimchi, fishcake, cucumber kimchi, and radish. And if you're dining in, just ask and you can get refills of whatever you want more of. If you're doing take out, they still give you all of the banchan!v We did dine-in but take out / online orders seemed popular. But I loved dining in because of the Ajumma here! She was so sweet and funny, and even made the perfect bite (radish kimchi on top of the meat jun, so the acid offsets the oily fried jun) and fed it to my boyfriend LOL. We got a ton of food! The seafood soondabu soup, seafood korean pancake, seafood bibimbap, meat jun, and zucchini jun. We had a lot of leftovers that we took home. The food was good but it's really the service and love that makes this a 5-star experience.

Came in for the tofu soondubu lunch set and it totally hit the spot. The soup was rich, deeply…read moresavory, and comforting, with that perfect spicy kick you can adjust to your liking. The tofu was silky soft and fresh, soaking up all the flavor from the broth. The lunch set is a great value--you get soondubu bubbling hot, rice, and banchan that were all solid and well-seasoned. Portions were filling without being heavy, which makes it an ideal lunch option. Service was friendly and efficient, and the food came out fast even during lunch hours. This is definitely one of those places you crave when you want something warm, satisfying, and comforting. I'll absolutely be back for this again.

I honestly hadn't been back to this place in a long time because of the lingering fish smell it…read moreused to have. However, since I was in the area, my partner and I decided to give it another shot...and now I'm hooked In fact, I went three times last month. Not only is the food amazing, but the service is on another level. Everyone is incredibly friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend calling ahead for reservations. My go-to order is always the poke and kalbi, and the third dish depends on whatever my partner is craving that day. Parking can be a little challenging, but I promise it's worth it. Everything we've tried has been absolutely delicious. If I could, I'd eat here once a week! It's currently my partner's and my favorite spot. 10/10, highly recommend!

Kyung's is my go-to hole-in-the-wall spot--super cozy, no frills, just really good food…read more Fair warning: the AC is always freezing, so bring a jacket if you get cold easily. Parking can be tricky too--keep an eye out for street parking or the small lot hidden in the back. It's walk-in only, no reservations. This is the spot for sashimi--always insanely fresh. Period. We also ordered the Kalbi and meat Jun which never miss. Tried the kimchi fried rice for the first time and it leaned pretty heavy on sesame oil--still good, just something to note. The banchan is always solid too, especially the mac salad, pickled veggies, and kimchi. Service is quick, food comes out fast, and it's consistently a spot I keep coming back to. DONT FORGET to try Mama Special poké

Really good meat Jun the sauce is one of kind love getting there plate my bf introduced me to…read moreyoung's kalbi and this is our go to for meat jun

I had the Kalbee and meat jun combo Kalbee on the chewy…read moreside and meat jun was okay not the best .

I first checked out Ireh back in 2023 right when they opened, and I finally made it back again…read morerecently. It's located right below Azure Condominiums, making it a super convenient spot to grab a bite. I ordered kimchi fried rice again on this visit, and it was just as good as I remembered it. It is loaded with savory pieces of spam. My husband decided to try the seafood kalguksu this time around. The restaurant is clean and the service was quick. It's great to see that they've maintained their quality and friendly service over the years!

Me and a friend got to Ireh around 4:30 pm and was seated right away. We decided to order friend…read moremandoo, meat jun, and LA Kalbi. We received the fried mandoo for our appetizer and it was piping hot, full of filling, and delicious. Not too long after our meat jun and Kalbi arrived. Both the meat jun and Kalbi was flavorful and soft. The service and food was amazing! Can't wait to come back and try other items on the menu.

Close your eyes and your back in Seoul. Sometimes local Korean food here in Hawaii can be a bit…read moreoverwhelming in terms of seasoning. Choi's Garden on the other hand is much more like what you would find in Korea. The food is a well balanced, and flavorful without being too salty. Case in point, was their seafood pancake. The batter was light and savory with chunks of shrimp, squid, some green onions and other goodies. And Pang fried too perfection. We also ordered the Kalbi and spicy pork and both were so delicious. Service was excellent. This place would also be good for large parties. We have to come back and try their barbecue.

small-ish menu but a good variety to satisfy anyone that comes in! their lunch specials are honored…read moreon the weekend so that's even better. their tofu stew is solid, although the spice levels can be increased. between the mild and medium that we ordered, it didn't seem to have much difference. the spicy pork was a generous portion, so was the kalbi. the bibimbap in hot stone pot was really big and stayed hot through the whole meal! literally steaming to the last bite. they seem to be empty around lunch time but does fill up for dinner. we'll have to come back again to try new things!

I came for the AYCE lunch special ($24.95) and we were seated really quickly. Overall, the service…read morewas fine, but it definitely could've been better. For the meats, the beef brisket and beef toro were the stars, but the beef chuck was slightly tough and dry. They were also out of bulgogi, which was disappointing. The pork had a really strong boar taint smell/taste, which completely turned me off from ordering any of the pork. We had to ask for more meat and banchan refills multiple times. There was usually a pretty noticeable lag before anything came out, which was frustrating for an AYCE spot. They also seemed to be selective about which banchans they would refill. They would bring more of the dishes like kimchi and cucumber, but when we asked for more tuna mac, they wouldn't give us any. It also looked like there were only two people working while there were probably around 10 tables during the Tuesday lunch rush, so I do think they were understaffed. If you're offering AYCE, the refills and service should flow a lot more smoothly. It felt like they were paying more attention the tables that selected a higher tier of AYCE. Not a terrible experience, but definitely not as seamless or enjoyable as I was hoping for.

I tried their $29 lunch special and it was sooo worth it. The quality of the meat was honestly…read moreimpressive for the price. The brisket and beef belly (toro) were my favorites, super flavorful and cooked perfectly. It doesn't come with salad, egg, or soup, but you still get a solid KBBQ experience with just meat and banchan. If you're looking for something simple and satisfying, this is a great deal. Also, the restaurant is really spacious, which makes the whole experience feel more relaxed and comfortable. Would definitely come back for a quick KBBQ fix.