Came here for the first time in years. The restaurant definitely changed and is more upbeat. We…read moreordered the Kalbi, Corn Cheese, 1/2 order of Bossam, Kimbap, Kimchi Jeon, and Meat Jun. Everything came out fast and freshly cooked to perfection. Every dish was flavorful and delicious. I wish the Bossam came with more veggies because the meat to veggie ratio wasn't near equal. They don't have white rice here and only have purple rice which tastes fine. Overall, a bit pricey, but food quality and portions are excellent. Staff are fast and super friendly. Lots of tables to dine at. Parking lot is a bit small.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Hole in the wall. Bathroom is unsanitary, we got the galbi combo which was very chewy and not as…read moreflavorful as other spots. Also got sashimi combo.. tuna was gamey in texture and hard to eat. What really upset us is we tried to cancel or change our wing order 2 mins after ordering it and the lady said it was already started yet this dish took the longest to come out. Don't recommend . 20$ for 8 wings that we didn't even touch bc it wasn't good on top of that. Don't recommend

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.

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!

We went there for Father's Day dinner and they have parking in the building parking lot…read more The food was very good and service was fast and friendly. The mandoo came out hot and crispy and not oily and the dipping sauce was very tasty, the mandoo was delicious. The spicy squid that I ordered was good not too spicy and more vegetables than squid but was very good. My wife had the meat Jun and said it was okay, but she liked the sauce. The seafood chives pancake was very good and tasty. The bulgogi Hot pot was also very filling and tasty. The banchan was very flavorful and tasty and kept refilling it. Restrooms are located on the 2nd floor and most restaurants are on the 1st floor and you need a code to enter the restroom.

Wow! I was so impressed by this restaurant. The quality of the food was amazing and the service was…read moreexcellent. They give lots of vegetables that are included with the meal. The quality of the meat was good. The staff help cook, cut, and serve the food. It is on the pricey side, but you get what you pay for. The restaurant was clean and you don't feel like you end up smelling like smoke or the restaurant. There is a parking lot right in front of the restaurant. I can't wait to come back.

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.

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.

Sorry, but this place feels like a tourist trap. They're clearly benefiting from being in a prime…read morelocation with very few Korean BBQ options nearby. The premium AYCE option is around $60 per person, which would be reasonable if the quality matched the price. Unfortunately, it doesn't. We're from the Bay Area and have been to countless Korean BBQ restaurants with significantly better meat quality for the same price or less. To make matters worse, even at the highest-priced AYCE tier, fountain drinks aren't included. What really left a bad impression was the automatic 20% gratuity. Our group consisted of two separate parties of three people each. We were seated together at one large table with two grills, but we had separate bills, ordered different AYCE meats option, didn't share food, and made that CLEAR before ordering. The menu states that automatic gratuity applies to parties of five or more, yet we were still charged because we happened to sit together. Had we known this was their policy, we would have chosen another restaurant or sat at different areas of the restaurant. The reason I'm giving two stars instead of one is because our servers were friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. They answered all of our questions about the menu and provided excellent service throughout the meal. Unfortunately, when we brought the gratuity issue to the manager, he insisted we were one large party despite us being separate parties with separate orders and separate checks. At the end of the day, the only difference was that we happened to be sitting at the same table. Overall, the service from the staff was great, but the overpriced food, disappointing meat quality, and questionable gratuity policy make it hard for me to recommend this place.