The lunch special is AMAZING! Choice option and comes with their stone pot rice!!…read moreMust try the kalbi with jiggae!

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.

One of the best Korean KBBQ I have been to! I love it when the servers cook your meat for you vs…read moredoing it yourself so that was a big plus for me. The meat itself was super tender and tasty. In addition, the kalbi ribs were tender and they had huge portions. I keep thinking about this place and cannot wait to return when I'm in Oahu. Please try Hangang out!

Hangang is a great spot for Korean BBQ in town. It shares a lot with other restaurants in its plaza…read moreand is just across the street from the Ala Moana mall. They take reservations, though I have not had an issue getting seated immediately when I walked in. They have different meal sets or a la carte items, with the meal sets coming with a bunch of delicious banchan, my favorite being the sweet marinated potato. Random mention that their jowl almost tastes like chicken... Service is quick and they can help you cook your meats. The restaurant does fill up with smoke quickly, so expect it to be a hair wash day.

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.

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.

Great lunch specials here…read more Service with a smile. You may need to wait a bit as there was only one person taking orders, providing water and your meal. But she was very nice! The restaurant is clean and welcoming. Ample tables are available to dine in. Korean shows play on the television. Air conditioning is good. There is a bathroom inside the establishment. We found street parking today. The lunch specials are very reasonable and serving size is ample. Ban Chan is flavorful and delicious, especially the cucumber kim chee! We had an extra serving of this! They also do take out orders and catering.

Food was okay, nothing spectacular. It'll do if you crave Korean food and are in the area…read more Service was alright. The server (owner?) seemed kind of curt. Not outright rude or anything, maybe she was having a bad day or that's just her demeanor. The restaurant has a somewhat odd layout but it was bright and played k-music videos on the tv on the wall.

One of my go-to spots for late-night ahi and Korean BBQ plates! The service is always fast and…read morefriendly, and while the banchan selection is a little limited, everything is solid. I love the BBQ chicken, meat jun, kalbi, soondubu, and especially the spicy ahi. There's such a good variety of proteins to choose from, so you'll definitely leave happy and full. If you love masago, I highly recommend getting the spicy ahi. It's one of my favorites here! The restaurant itself is pretty small, intimate, and dark, but it's perfect for a quick and casual meal. The portions and prices are also a really good value. Definitely one of those reliable spots I keep coming back to!

We are extremely disappointed with our recent experience…read more We've been loyal customers and typically eat here twice a week whenever we're on assignment on the island in the last five years. We have also left two previous positive reviews because we've genuinely enjoyed the food and wanted to support this small business. Earlier this week, we ordered the bulgogi for our kids, but the meat was too chewy and tough making it inedible. Wanting to give the restaurant the benefit of the doubt, we ordered the bulgogi again the following day and even requested it be cooked well done. Unfortunately, it had the same too chewy and tough texture, and again, could not be eaten. After feeding the kids something else, bathing them, and putting them to bed, I called the restaurant around 10:00 p.m., but they had already closed. I called the next day, and the owner (a lady with glasses) returned my call. Instead of listening to my concerns, she repeatedly interrupted me and spoke in a passive-aggressive, dismissive manner. I was on speakerphone with four other adults in the car, and everyone commented on how unhelpful and condescending the conversation felt. I explained that I wasn't calling simply to complain - I wanted to share feedback because we genuinely care about the restaurant and have supported it for a long time. I even mentioned that I had previously provided constructive feedback about the takeout bowls, which the restaurant later improved. Before I could finish, she cut me off and said, "We're not talking about the to-go bowls right now, are we? We're talking about your bulgogi." She insisted that if I wanted a refund, I needed to return to the restaurant in person, and that if something was wrong in the future, I should come back immediately so they could remake it. Unfortunately, that's simply not realistic for us. We're staying in a hotel with two young children, and the restaurant is about 40 minutes away. By the time we discovered the problem, got the kids settled, and called, making another round trip would have meant roughly 80 minutes of additional driving with tired, hungry children. I understand that mistakes happen, and I wasn't expecting perfection. What disappointed me most was how the concern was handled. This business does not value customer feedback and will never first listen respectfully, even from repeat customers who have consistently supported and recommended them. Sadly, based on this experience with both the food quality and the customer service, we won't be returning.

They're still only doing take out orders but the quality and quantity is still there. They're more…read moreon the expensive side by they're worth it! They're know for their meat Jun here especially their sauce. The mandoo was also great!

Best in the game. This Korean bbq has very different taste from other's. The meat Jun plate is huge…read moreportions, not like others meat is very thin , the egg batter is real eggs soft and juicy. Very good service, make sure you call ahead to phone order. They're very busy , too bad we can't dine on anymore.

This place blew my expectations out of the water! We came here for a quick lunch and it was…read moreeverything we needed. We got the spicy buckwheat cold noodles, which were refreshing and flavorful and went so well with the mustard and vinegar that it came with. The addition of the kalbi was a super great lunch deal and came with banchan! The service was extremely friendly and attentive and the space is spacious and clean. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a reasonably priced delicious meal. Lunch is great, and I hear that dinner is BYOB.

My new favorite spot after a long and exhausting week of work!!! Perfect place for a date or with…read morefriends!!! -Half order fried mandoo -cheesy ttoekbokki -kimbap -seafood scallion pancake (YOU GOTTA GET IT EXTRA CRISPY!!!!) Service was great and fast and the BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!!! Definitely coming back with all our friends!!!!

Just found out that they are closing down Choi's Garden at the end of August 2026…read more We love their cold noodles, and not just on special, but they do a good job with the broth although the quantity of noodles can be problematic and they do not provide many ban chan. Just wish Korean food didn't get so expensive with its rising popularity. I hope that this closing doesn't start a flood of closings in this fragile economy. Hong Yeong closed at the end of July and now Choi's.

We came around 11:30am on the weekend and there was a little bit of a wait. Proabaly because…read moreeveryone is here for the $6 cold noodle specials. I personally enjoyed the noodles, it was very refreshing and chewy. The seafood pancake on the other hand was a little undercooked, wished it had a little bit more crunch/ crust. Be careful of the glass door, it's heavy and swings wildly. Some people were hit while waiting for a table.

Food and sides were excellent and service was on it. Guy kept coming to check on us! Was…read morevery yummy!

Korean BBQ in Waikiki? Hmmm…read more I stumbled upon this place as I was craving KBBQ. I was greeted upon arrival and was sat at my table. This restaurant has four different meat packages; 29.95 Small Selection, $46 Larger Selection, $60 Larger Selection with Sides & $99.99 Wagyu + Everything else. The vibe was similar to Sikdorak, very modern, music playing in the background. If I could rate the meats & banchan altogether, I'd give this restaurant a 4/5 stars as I have eaten better quality/tastier food at the other KBBQ spots. Other than that service was a 5/5 stars because my waitress helped me cook my meats and the staff were very attentive and kind. Check this place out if you are in the heart of waikiki!