Saw this place pop up on my social media, advertising $9.99 Jajangmyeon for the entire month of May, and I couldn't resist. Located on Isenberg where the old Maple Garden used to be; they really brightened and cleaned up the place. About 15 or so parking stalls to the side/back of the restaurant, with parallel street parking options up front as well. We got seated promptly, and the place filled up rather quickly for a Friday night. The service was quick, attentive, and efficient. As for the food, the Jajangmyeon was a little too bland for my palate, as I had expected it to have more flavor. The salt and pepper chicken on the other hand, was too salty for me. The bok choy and mushrooms was my favorite dish of the evening with just the right amount of flavor. I ended up putting that sauce on top of my Jajangmyeon. Portion sizes are definitely shareable. We got all 3 items in the medium size (smallest size) to share amongst 2 people and ended up taking home leftovers. To end it all, they provided complimentary candied apples, which was yummy, though parts of the candy were too hard, so I peeled some of it off and ate the candied apple innards. All in all, this was a fulfilling meal, though I would come back to try other items on their menu. read more

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Food: tried the Jajangmyeon.. it was one of the best ones I have had. I would have liked to had been served a little hotter (temp). It was delicious. Also tried their mandu (dumplings) it was very good. Plenty of other Korean dishes to try. Service: excellent! the service staff is very attentive Ambiance: a good restaurant, easy to find and plenty of pay read more

This review has been long overdue, but went to Hangyeon with some friends and it was a nice experience! We ordered the Jajangmyeon, sweet and sour pork, yaki mandu and the stir-fried bok choy with mushrooms. Everything was pretty good! I think my favorite was the sweet and sour pork with how big and juicy the pieces were. The Jajangmyeon was good, but honestly I think another place does it better. The mandu and the bok choy with mushrooms were great accompaniments to the main dishes! They even gave us a fried pineapple dessert thjng towards the end which was nice. The restaurant itself is clean and spacious and there's easy parking in the front! Service was friendly and fast. read more

Hong Yeon - Yaki mandu, stir-fried bok choy with mushrooms, sweet and sour pork and jajangmyeon - Chinese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

For the month of May, they brought back the $9.99 jjajangmyun special. The lunch combo jjajangmyun, now $26 if I remember because it was $24 before. In the Korean newspaper they advertised that they lowered the price on menu items but not sure, as I didn't really try to look and compare but only the lunch combo I noticed it went up. Seemed to me like not a big difference. Anyways, I still enjoy their jjajangmyun and the taste is still good, on the lighter side some might say but I'm glad it's not saltier as is. I tried their ganpoong chicken lunch combo - like sweet and sour and a little spicy which was good and good portion. I think the lunch combo with jjajangmyun or jampong; the entree is bigger than the portion size of the jjajangmyun/ jampong so you could share that. If you want bigger portion of jjajangmyun, you should get it individually. Also, I noticed servers weren't as attentive even though place was not busy at all, so that was a little annoying to have to wait for them to come out from the back all the time for refills. read more

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Petition to bring their lunch specials to the weekend! It's sad that I probably won't be able to experience their lunch specials for a long time because it can be hard to get off on a weekday. It's such a great deal because you get a a noodle dish AND an entree for an average of $25 and that alone can easily be shared between two people. My friend and I went a little crazy because we decided to get two of their lunch deals, on top of their Kung Pao Chicken and Shrimp Toast which in total gave us 5 dishes between 2 people.... Did we eat most of it? Yes. Did it hurt? Also yes. I would love to come back for their Jajjangmyeon - you can tell their noodles are homemade because the bite hits different and paired with the sauce is chefs kiss. I was a bit nervous to try their Tangsuyuk because of previous reviews of the strong cinnamon flavor but it seemed like they listened and learned because I didn't taste any! The sauce is more on the sweeter side (probably because of the pineapple) but I didn't mind it much read more

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Great food & awesome service. The lunch special is especially the bomb! Good price and portions. Always have to take home leftovers. Highly recommended! read more

Hong Yeon - Lunch specials - Chinese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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First time with my sister at this restaurant. We came 30 mins before opening and got stared down by the cooks at the parking lot so we decided to leave and come back later. Can back at around 6pm or so and got sat immediately. The restaurant wasn't as busy so there were still a good amount of tables open. We decided to order the regular jjajangmyeon, seafood jjamppong, tangsuyuk, and the shrimp toast. Everything was really good! I haven't eaten this in a while and was very impressed that the jjajangmyeon wasn't overly oily or salty, it was seasoned just right. The jjamppong as well wasn't overly oily either and was seasoned just right as well! The tangsuyuk was a little different as the sauce was sweet but had a more pungent vinegar taste and smell but still very delicious. Love the fact that they don't toss the meat with the sauce so you can just dip as you eat so it doesn't get soggy! The shrimp toast was good too! I enjoyed both of the dipping sauce it comes with. My sister liked the sweet chili more and I liked both the hot honey mustard and the sweet chili as it gives the toast a different flavor. Overall the experience we had was great. We had a great time there as well and love that the interior was redone so it's nice and bright inside. I will definitely come back and would recommend trying this place as well. They also gave us a candied apple for dessert at the end. My sister didn't really care for it lol and to me it was alright. It's like a battered apple with the tonghulu sugar coating on the outside but soft not that hard sugar. If you haven't tried this place, I would say to try it at least once. The jjamppong was my favorite!! read more

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Convenient to get in and out via reverse parking. No access to lunch combo specials on Thanksgiving via signs posted and informed by employees. Required to order from regular lunch menu. Spacious. Love the gray tables. I'm not supposed to be eating an excessive amount of onions. Yet, my mom was determined to try jaja myeong. I inquired if we're able to get little bit of onions or no onions for black bean sauce. Employees were unable to accommodate our request as black bean sauce includes onions. One of the employees recommended and we chose gan jajang where black bean sauce and onions can be served separately from noodles. She also recommended eating and dipping pickled onions and daikon in black bean sauce which we did. Each order is ideal for family style dining. Gan jajang: 2/5 stars. We're able to pour and control the amount of black bean sauce. Tiny pieces of pork with veggies hiding and swimming amongst plethora of onions in black bean sauce. We could only finish half of black bean sauce due to onions dominating this entree. Noodles were immediately served warm and turned cold quickly. Finished all the noodles. An underwhelming experience. Sweet and sour pork: 5/5 stars. Heat hot, crispy fried pork coated in a light batter. Not oily. Pickled veggies immersed in sweet, thick sauce. Highly recommend using a separate serving utensil. Beef broccoli: 5/5 stars. My son only wanted beef broccoli and a bowl of rice. Beef was thinly sliced, tender and flavorful while broccoli, bamboo shoots were cooked to perfection. My son and I gave two thumbs up for delicious beef broccoli. Fried apple dessert: 5/5 stars. Compliments from the restaurant. Not listed on the menu. Served on a toothpick and consumed after our meal. Yummy. Employees were very helpful and offered menu suggestions: jaja myeong, jampong, sweet and sour pork, shrimp fried rice. They ensured we were well taken care of, offered water, napkins, separate bowls, and chopsticks refills. read more

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Very good traditional Korean place. We had the Jajeongmin, sweet and sour pork, fried chicken with hot sauce, and eggplant in spicy sauce. The portions are huuuge and pretty expensive so I wonder why they don't cut down the sizes and prices to something manageable. Two adults can probably share a single dish and be full! The eggplant didn't need to be deep fried. I liked how the sweet and sour sauce was on the side. read more

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While traveling in late December 2024, I heard that our longtime favorite Korean-Chinese restaurant, Eastern Garden, was closing after nearly 50 years in business. One of our favorite dishes at Eastern Garden was their jjajangmyeon (짜장면), which featured thick wheat noodles topped with a savory mixture of pork or seafood, and vegetables in a stir-fried Korean black bean sauce called "jjajang" (춘장). Eastern Garden's jjajangmyeon was our go-to after-work snack or sometimes weekend comfort food. Although we had tasted jjajangmyeon at other local and Mainland Korean Chinese restaurants, we held the version at Eastern Garden as our "gold standard." However, earlier this year, during a free day of sightseeing, shopping, and dining out in Seoul, Korea, we visited the Deoksungang Palace with fellow cruise passengers who were also interested in Korean Chinese comfort foods. The wife of the couple, a Korean national, recommended Andonjang Chinese restaurant, so we followed them onto public transportation, walked a few minutes, and voilà, the restaurant appeared. She told us that Andonjang was historic, as it is the longest continually running Korean-Chinese restaurant in Seoul, and is famous for its jjajangmyeon and oyster jjamppong. We, of course, tried both dishes and exclaimed that the authentic jjajangmyeon was the flavor, aroma, and texture that Eastern Garden brought to our taste buds. That's when our disappointment about the Eastern Garden owners' retirement hit us hard. Luckily, I read about the Grand Opening of Hong Yeon Korean Chinese restaurant from fellow Yelp Elites in September and suggested having lunch with my husband after a challenging physical therapy session. We were aware of this restaurant's location and limited parking spaces because it occupies the former Maple Garden restaurant on Isenberg Street. When we arrived at the restaurant, all the parking spaces in the lot were filled, but we lucked out with a recently vacated metered parking space directly across the street. There were six groups ahead of us, but the turnover in the crowded restaurant was relatively quick, and we waited for only 15 minutes before being seated. The service was friendly and quick, as one of the female servers came to our table with a greeting and asked if we had any questions about the menu. We only had one question about the lunch special, which my husband was interested in, and she answered quickly, so we just placed our order. After taking our order, she returned with glasses of iced water and a small tray of chopped raw onions, pickled daikon, and a savory, mildly sweet, and spicy bean paste. FOOD: Lunch Specials -Jjajangmyeon + Tangsuyuk (Sweet & Sour Pork): A massive bowl of jjajangmyeon and a plateful of lightly fried and battered pork strips with tangy, sweet, and sour sauce in a rice bowl was gleefully delivered by our server. I was surprised by the generous portions of the lunch special, as they appeared to be full entrees. The taste, aroma, and texture of jjajangmyeon were SIMILAR to our previous experiences, and I'd say Hong Yeon gets my nod to become our new go-to Korean Chinese restaurant. The tangsuyuk, or sweet and sour pork, was also good, as its soft-crisp, battered crust remained crisp when dipped into the sauce. As for the pork strips, they weren't particularly tender, but they had a meaty chewiness and tasted somewhat bland. The sweet and sour sauce wasn't overly sweet or vinegary like at some Chinese restaurants. $24 -Jjajangmyeon + Fried Chicken and Hot Sauce Combo: My husband chose this combination after asking if the fried chicken was tossed in the hot sauce before serving or if the sauce could be served on the side. The server said that the fried chicken was tossed in sauce, and the hot sauce wasn't particularly spicy. I think she thought my husband was concerned about the spice level instead of the potential sogginess. However, he went with the flow and was pleasantly surprised by the crispness of the fried crust, the mildly spiced sauce, and the tender boneless chicken chunks. $24 We'd be likely to return to Hong Yeon for more Korean-Chinese or Junghwa Yori (중화요리) as our new go-to for comfort foods. 4.4 stars read more

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Holy moly! I really think I might have been Korean in my previous life because at this rate I have eaten more Korean food than Filipino food since the start of the year. I'm so glad they have the jajangmyeon special in May because that's how I found out about this place. I ordered a large to go because the pictures on Yelp were too good. It was just as good. Enjoyed the thick noodles and the sauce was not too sweet (which is a good thing) and still had a lot of crunch. Definitely gonna go back soon. read more

Yep. been seeing all the social media post on Hong Yeon, nice & new Korean-Chinese restaurant, super close by to me, I was excited to check it out! This visit would make it my 2nd time trying this type of cuisine. The very first time was in Vegas and it was truly amazing! I didn't have that feeling while here but I have to say I can't compare apples to apples. First lets start off with the parking, the one thing I have to say is the junk part, the lot is very small, spacing is also small and with only one disabled parking stall, when I arrived there was only one tiny stall in the back which I know I will have a hard time parking, so I drove out to look for street parking with no luck, none avail. I just sucked it up and tried my best to take the small tight spot. The restaurant is very modern, welcoming, I loved what they did with the renovations. I frequent Maple Garden often so I kind of know the layout of the previous restaurant. Fyi-The door to the woman's restroom, you have to push real hard to enter. The staff were working very nice and attentive. They work very hard despite how busy it gets. We had great wait service from beginning to end, getting what we needed and answering questions I had. I had the lunch special in mind prior to visiting, it is a great deal, keep in mind only available Mon-Friday , dine in only. The lunch specials are $26. all one price, for full order of Jajang or Jampong, and choice of 8 menu items listed on the Lunch Special menu. The portion are huge and more than enough to share for 2. I opt for the seafood Jampong and sweet and sour pork. A cute tray of daikon, onions, and black bean is provided, along with complimentary hot tea. The verdict, I loved our jampong bowl of noodles, came with seafood ( shrimp, mussels & calamari) and vegetables. I love the broth, I asked the waiter if I could more broth but he mentioned the chef cooks them when its being ordered. Tangsuyuk, sweet and sour pork, came with a big bowl of sweet and sour sauce on the side for dipping. I like this idea so the pork doesn't get soggy. When I took a bite of the sweet and sour pork, it didn't taste the same as when I first had it, I had better. It taste a little bland, not sure if it is due to the sauce not mixed together?. They had non-stop customers coming in, majority orderd the Jajang, black noodles, seems like everyone is enjoying this dish. ( will try this next time visit) Spoke to the owner while I went to pay for my bill, asked him what the meaning of Hong Yeon which means together, he is also the owner of Choi's restaurant. No big deal but after looking at my receipt the next day, I noticed the price for lunch special: $26.91, plus tax. not sure what the .91 is for? Overall, we had a great dining experience. Seems like they got everything under control with grand opening and the crowds coming in. Private rooms are also available. We look forward to visiting again! Welcome to the neighborhood, Hong Yeon! read more

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Dinner in Honolulu, Hawaii... Hong Yeon, a new Chinese-Korean restaurant, took the place of the former Maple Garden, a Chinese restaurant that had been across from The Old Stadium Park on Isenberg Street for decades. Parking was challenging on a Saturday night. The private parking lot was packed. We found a metered street stall, which was free because it was after hours! Yay! Inside, the restaurant was full! We wrote our name on the clipboard and had a seat on the bench to wait for a table. We all knew that we each wanted the $9.99 special: Jajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles). We looked around at what the people around us were eating and also ordered the pork with sweet sour sauce and the shrimp toast appetizer. We were a bit disappointed in the shrimp toast because it was on the oily side. The dipping sauces (one was mustard-based and the other was like a sweet chili type) made it a bit better, but I was only able to just eat one. I liked the chewy noodles a lot, but avoided eating most of the onions. It did have a few small cubes of zucchini and pork. The $9.99 special ends at the end of September 2025. The sweet sour pork was pricey at $32, but i liked it more than I thought it would. The pork is lightly battered and fried. You can dip the pork into the bowl of sauce. My friend asked for a spoon so she could pour the sauce over the pork. We don't think we'll return soon. There are other restaurants with more competitive prices and easier parking. Service was okay, but not the best. Good luck to this new business! read more

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***4.5 STARS*** When I saw that a Korean-Chinese restaurant opened in the space previously occupied by long time tenant Maple Garden, I knew I had to try them. I enjoy this type of fusion cuisine and what a better way to try them is to convince the fam to go so you'll get to sample an array of their offerings. With their advertised grand opening on 9/10/25, Hong Yeon (HY) is one of Honolulu's newest restaurants. They boast homemade noodles which sure got my family's interest. I wasn't feeling that great and knew I had to get out of the house so I asked sister if she was interested in trying here. Sent them their lunch special and also mentioned their grand opening special of Jajangmyeon at $9.99 dine-in only. Family's schedule opened up as their appointment finished early, so we met up at 12:30pm to a nearly full house restaurant. Impressive. I also saw grand opening flowers still on display. Glad to see this business starting off strong. Appreciated the much needed renovation as the restaurant is much brighter and livelier. Because HY is fairly new, there weren't many food pics posted on their Yelp page so we relied on what type of dishes we enjoy and ordered from there. I noticed the entrees are smaller when paired with either Jajangmyeon or Jjamppong. Because there were 4 of us, I opted to get full entrees of spicy shrimp, spicy chicken and sweet and sour pork. We also got 2 lunch specials and a full order of their Jajangmyeon, which is $9.99 until the end of the month. It didn't seem that long before our food came out. We snapped photos of our soon to be full table and it was finally time to dig in. THE VERDICT: Overall, food is made to order here and it was delivered piping hot to our table. The noodles were exceptional. Nice chew and the flavors were there. Surprisingly, the Mongolian beef and Sweet and Sour Pork were executed well. I could taste the wok hei and the pork was still crunchy. Happy that the sweet and sour sauce is automatically served on the side. We didn't think highly of their spicy shrimp and chicken was we had better at another restaurant. We also weren't a fan of their mapo tofu. Flavor was good but didn't like the usage of firm tofu. Texture was off and less desirable. Service was above average. Staff came to check on us and refilled our water cups and brought us takeout containers. Overall, a great first experience at HY where I'd be game for a return visit. I'd like to sample more of their offerings from their extensive menu. NOTES: 1) Do not park in the lots of neighboring businesses as your car will be towed away. If HY's lot is full, look for street parking. 2) I saw Jo Y.'s check in as we sat down and immediately saw her and Marvin. We exchanged words as she was leaving the restaurant just as we submitted our food order. read more

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OK unfortunately I need to update this review. The first time I went, it was really, really great! I do remember that the jajangmyeon was a little more lukewarm than my wife's jajang which was a different type. We liked it so much that we came again and here's where the problems started. 3 orders of jajangmyeon, all very lukewarm.... We told the cook and she said maybe they didn't stir the sauce - it's already made. But something doesn't seem right. None of them were hot at all. It still tasted pretty good, but you know it would have been much better piping hot. They offered to give more sauce, but I'd rather have a new serving that was hot. It wasn't lukewarm in the way that maybe the noodles were cold and hot sauce was put on top; it was more like it was sitting out for a while. If that was the only problem, then that would have been marginally ok, but 2 of the people felt sick afterwards with stomach aches and the left over noodles we had went bad quickly. Everything else was great (and hot) but their main dish needs to be served hot and needs to be fresh. This place is eager to please, but do not accept the jajangmyeon if it is not hot and fresh. read more

Yum!! Been craving this food since I've been watching too many kdramas... we ordered the jajangmyeon and sweet and sour pork. The jajangmyeon hit the spot, especially on a cold and windy day. Reasonably priced too for the portion size. We ordered the regular size which was already a lot of food, but they also have a large option. The sweet and sour pork was so crispy and that also came in a generous portion. The staff was attentive and the restaurant space is also very nice- lot's of tables. They have decent size parking lot too which was also convenient. I would definitely come back for the jajangmyeon and maybe try more of their menu items next time. read more

Hong Yeon - Jajangmyeon (regular portion) - Chinese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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As a huge fan of jajangmyeon, I had been waiting to try Hong Yeon since I saw their "Opening Soon" signs! From their fresh, homemade noodles, to their perfectly hearty and savory sauce, to their large portion, their jajangmyeon definitely did not disappoint. While some of their other dishes are more pricey, this was a reasonable $14, and they also offer weekday lunch combos too. We also tried their Sizzling Rice Soup and Fried Chicken with Hot Sauce. The soup was flavorful and also included a generous amount of fillings, and the chicken also had a delicious, almost sweet-and sour sauce that wasn't too spicy (but as someone whose spice tolerance isn't great, no complaints there). It looks like others have had mixed experiences with the service here, but I personally thought it was great! We were greeted warmly by who I think were the owners or managers of the restaurant, and our waiter was friendly and efficient. We were also seated right away, which was a surprise given that it was a weekend and I had heard they got crowded when they were still offering their opening lunch specials. There were still a good amount of other customers the entire time I was there, though! Overall, I was impressed by the meal I had here and would definitely come back! read more

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Was so excited to try this new place right as they opened for their dinner hours starting at 5pm. We got seated right away and the place filled up quickly with people waiting out the door. Service was quick and ambiance was great. Clean and bright atmosphere; gave a more modern vibe for a Korean Chinese restaurant! Bathrooms are important also and they were clean and renovated. We got the jjajangmyun, sweet and sour pork, spicy jjamppong, and kkanpoong shrimp. We loved everything except the kkanpoong shrimp. It was soggy and the flavoring was mediocre; not worth $43. My favorite was the spicy jjamppong! Very good flavoring and the spicy was so good, you'll definitely sweat! Highly recommend if you like spicy food. Jjajangmyun was solid and tangsooyook (sweet and sour pork) was very crispy on the outside and juicy and steamy on the inside! Not cheap but worth it in my opinion! We'll definitely be going back. It looks like their lunch specials are great deals! read more

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We were in the area when my wife suggested we try Hong Yeon's Jajang. She had eaten at the former Maple Garden Restaurant numerous times, so she was familiar with the location. Her golf friend told her about this new business. Our timing was good - there was ample seating when we arrived. Everything appeared clean and attractive. We sat close to the entrance, near the cashier. My wife conversed with one of the Korean-speaking waitresses and ordered Jajangmyeon and the Sweet and Sour Pork Combo, which comes with Jajangmyeon. In the meantime, the place was filling up fast. We both had bowls of Jajang and shared the sweet and sour pork. The Jajang was delicious, and so was the sweet and sour pork. We enjoyed our lunch very much, and my wife rates Hong Yeon among the best of its kind on Oahu. read more

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Come to Hong Yeon and enjoy delicious food with your family and friends. 친구 가족들과 맛있는 중식인 짬뽕 짜장을 드시러 오세요 read more

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The jajangmyeon is worth coming here. It is even worth dealing with the parking hassle. Jajangmyeon isn't even my favorite but this one here is so good. The noodles are chewy and great texture. The sauce is great. Only issue I had is that there was too much sauce for the amount of noodles they gave me! So I ordered more noodles to soak up the sauce. They have TONS of other food as well but I'd come back just for this. I'm not sure why they have so much on the menu because they really don't need it all. There's seafood, meat, veggie stuff. So much. They have combo specials so you can try different dishes as well. Parking can get horrendous and people park wherever they want. There is street parking also but watch the meters. read more

The seafood JjamPpong broth was very good, but the rest of the dishes that I ordered was so so. The service by a Korean lady was good. Spent almost $100 wasn't worth at all. read more

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With a craving for black bean Northern Chinese noodles (jajamyeon) upon just returning from South Korea, wanted to try this newer Chinese restaurant. Hong Yeon filled the space of the beloved Maple Garden. Did a pickup order during early evening. Was impressed with the size of the individual order. Easily was three meals for me. Was it the best jajamyeon? After having some phenomenal black bean seafood noodles in Korea, this dish didn't quite hit the mark. So far tho, has been about as good as it gets in Honolulu. With parking lot and ample street parking. Would I be back? Absolutely looking forward to trying other Northern Chinese dishes or a repeat of tasty jajamyeon. read more

Having heard a lot of hype about the new Hong Yeon Korean-Chinese Restaurant that had its grand opening in the former Maple Garden Restaurant space in McCully on 9/10/25, it was a good excuse to have lunch there. And, with Eastern Paradise Restaurant having closed in Dec 2024, Hong Yeon was a good replacement. When we arrived at the 11a opening time, there was a line out the door + no parking, so we decided to run a few errands before returning around 12n. Great idea, as diners were slowly leaving, so that opened up some dining and parking spaces. The star of the show for its grand opening is the jjajangmyeon. You can order it by itself for $9.99 (regular $16) until the end of Sept. 2025 or order it as part of a lunch combo (lunch hours on weekdays only). A national favorite of So. Korea, the black bean noodles were introduced by Chinese immigrants in 1948 and modified to a milder, sweeter sauce to meet the tastes of So. Korean residents. Through the years, these noodles became the prime dining-out choice for So. Koreans. Hong Yeon offers an extensive menu of 100+ items: * Appetizers: dumplings, egg roll, shrimp toast, steamed roll, fried chicken * Soup: rice, hot & sour, egg, 3 seafood * Cold dish: jellyfish, braised beef, cold platters * Noodles: Jajangmyeon, jam pong, cold noodle, seafood * Beef: Mongolian, broccoli, mushroom, chili pepper, sweet sour, kung pao * Chicken: kung pao, fried, almond, garlic, orange, mushroom special, salt pepper * Pork: japchae, sweet sour, chili pepper, shredded, braised, meatballs * Veggies: mixed, bok choy, eggplant, tofu, bamboo shoots * Seafood: shrimp, scallop, abalone, fish, lobster, crab, mixed * Rice: fried, seafood * Chop suey: house, shrimp, beef, chicken, pork * Chow mein: house, shrimp, beef, chicken, pork * Lunch specials (weekdays only): jjajangmyeon or jjampong combo with seafood, Mongolian beef, sweet sour pork, kung pao chicken, beef/shrimp broccoli, fried chicken, mapo tofu, orange chicken, or seafood As hubby and I were there during the lunch hour on a weekday, we elected to have a lunch combo special ($24 or $26). We ordered: * Jjajangmyeon. The handmade noodles were delicious, creamy, and chewy, and the black bean sauce with diced onions, zucchini, and meat, was savory with the right amount of sweetness. There were many Korean nationals that were just eating a full bowl of these noodles, and I can understand why, as I would too! It was that good! A suggestion: ask the server for a pair of scissors to cut the noodles. As the noodles were long, we had difficulty in finding the ends and saw diners using the scissors effortlessly. (Choice of jjamppong, a spicy noodle soup with seafood.) * Fried shrimp with hot sauce. Twelve delicious lightly battered good-sized shrimps in a lightly sweet-sour relished sauce with hot red peppers that had a nice spicy kick. The spicy shrimps complemented the mild noodles well. We were also served an appetizer dish of salted onions to be dipped in black bean sauce and crunchy takuan. In addition to water, we requested complimentary hot tea, which was served piping hot and tasted very clear-tasting. Our server was Korean, as were most of the servers and were familiar with the menu items. Even with a full house, she was efficient in taking our order, bringing out our orders within 10 minutes, keeping our water glasses refilled, and processing our bill. The outdated restaurant interior was renovated to include modern lighting fixtures that made it brighter. The interior was very clean. There were tables of twos, fours, and round tables that could seat 5+ people. Banquet rooms are available. The hours of operation have been revised: Sun and Tues to Thurs 11:00a to 9:00p, Fri/Sat 11:00a to 9:30p, Mon closed; the restaurant will temporarily close from 2:30p to 5p daily until the end of Sept. to give staff a break. Credit cards or cash may be used; however, there is a surcharge for use of credit cards. Parking is an issue. The restaurant has a free parking lot adjoining it; however, the lot is small and fills up quickly, with drivers having difficulty trying to maneuver in and out of the spaces. Plus, there were cars lined up, waiting for people to leave to get their parking spaces. Metered street parking is also available, but spaces are often taken. Nice to see fellow Yelper Paul C with his family as we were leaving! A very enjoyable meal that we can't wait to return to try other dishes! The food offerings are delicious here, and we wish much success to the local owner of this new business venture! Support local! read more

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Best Korean restaurant! Just open high-quality food! The noodles are made in-house! Firm and fresh! Chef is from Korea! Chinese Korean! Real deal! Just like Korean Chinese in Seoul! Regular customer! Minimum 2 to 3 times a week! Must try Guarantee you will not be disappointed! read more

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Came here for their September/opening special: zhaniangmian for $10! What a deal. Their other items are pretty pricey though, so it kind of evens out if you come with someone to share an entree and the $10 special. They actually have a lunch special that is a good deal. It is a combo of your choice of 2 kinds of noodles and a couple entrees to choose from for like $25. They are full sizes too so it's a lot of food. I'll probably come back for their lunch special because I liked their noodles in spicy soup a little more than their zhajiangmian. The zhajiangmian is kind of subtle. Like eating fresh poi. It was good, but very light tasting. I liked the noodles and found out they are made fresh. The sweet and sour pork is the dipping style served with sauce on the side. It was ok, not the best I've ever had, but good for the lunch special price. I think they're still kind of working out the kinks because one table beside us was served almost immediately and another table near us wasn't served until way after we got our food. It's also really busy. Maybe people are coming for the Lunch special, but it is a full house and we waited about 15 mins to get seated. This means the parking lot was super full too. The service wasn't exactly friendly, but it was efficient. Our waters were refilled. We were served a little plate of onions, black bean sauce and takuan while finishing our bowl of zhajiangmian. But the ladies waitressing looked like they were all very busy. There were plenty of workers too. I miss maple garden. Hong yeon took over the spot where maple garden operated for what...50 years? Inside, they renovated a little, but it still reminds me of maple garden :( read more

Good food & quick service! Went around 12:30pm on a Thursday & the restaurant was pretty packed. The restaurant itself is very well lit & pretty big. We tried the jajangmyeon & tansuyuk. Jajangmyeon was our favorite for sure. Tansuyuk was good too, however the sauce was very sweet (sweeter than usual). It was super unique compared to other tansuyuk's I've tried, but still good. We ordered almost immediately & got our food within 5 minutes. Prices can be a little higher than usual, so I would recommend going at lunch time for their lunch special combos. Parking can also be tricky if the restaurant is full, so you may need to park on the street. Would go back again! read more

Hong Yeon - Jajangmyeon & tansuyuk - Chinese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came in on Tuesday around 12 and we were able to sit right away. Everyone here is really nice and friendly, and I even got a cute little magnet from the cashier! I am one to eat at spots that I already like but I wanted to try a new jjajangmyeon and I found this place on yelp. My boyfriend and I ordered the lunch special sweet and sour pork combo with jjajangmyeon, a small bowl of jjajangmyeon, and a bowl of rice (good for soaking up the leftover sauce to eat with the pork!) The portion size for the lunch special was really good with a fair price of $26. The sauce for the noodles were so flavorful and the pork was so crispy. I also enjoyed that the sauce for the pork had a lot more flavor than other restaurants usually make it. I'll definitely be back soon! read more

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The place looks very clean, very warm and cozy. Staff were not very good in English but service makes up for it. The food was great! Jajang and tangsuyuk in one place? Awesome!!! Plus, they serve the tangsuyuk's sweet sour sauce separately so you can dip it or pour it over. All their fried rice comes with the jajang sauce which you can also pour on your fried rice or just dip on the side. Portions were huge - not stingy at all so worth your money. Will definitely come back for the jajang/tansuyuk and try other items in their menu. Bonus - they gave us FREE apple candy for dessert which was so yummy. No picture of apple candy coz gobbled it all in one second read more

Hong Yeon - The tangsuyuk with a separate sweet sour dipping sauce. Yuuummmyyy!!! - Chinese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The first time we tried coming they were sold out of noodles. Thankfully, we got to enjoy the lunch special today. We share the jjajamyeon and Kung pao chicken. Both were probably the best I've ever had! We were also impressed by their takuan! Super crisp! The seafood champon also looked really good. Our only disappointment today was, because they are so busy, we couldn't get take out. Hopefully when things calm down a little later they'll allow it! Til then, we'll just have read more

Hong Yeon - Super flavorful kungpao chicken - Chinese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Food is good, esp the Jjajangmyun. However, if you don't come for the lunch specials, the other dishes are quite pricey. Service is always good. read more

The best Korean-style Chinese food I've had in Hawaii. The noodles in the jajangmyeon and jjamppong were outstanding and unlike anywhere else. The Samseon jajangmyeon was a bit mild for me, but the seafood was very fresh. The kkanpunggi was also delicious. Definitely coming back to try more dishes! read more

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I've visited this place 3x and was TURNED AWAY every single time. I came TWICE to try their $9.99 special & they ran out of ingredients, it wasn't even close to the towards the end of the business day... I came again today for their Lunch Special @ 2:35pm & was TURNED AWAY because their Kitchen closed already, eventho their menu literally says Lunch is from 11-3PM... We literally rushed here & they said to leave lol... My dad's over it, we will not be coming back again lol... read more

Hong Yeon - apparently they like to close their kitchen before 3pm - Chinese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Grand opening was 9/10/25 and we went on 9/13/25 during lunch rush. Clean restaurant. Friendly staff. Fast turnover for lunch rush. We waited 20 mins for a table and about 20 mins for our jjajangmyeon and tangsuyuk. The jjajangmyeon was really good, comparable to my personal fave at Ondong. Lots of onions. They're doing a grand opening special price of $9.99 for their jjajangmyeon. Other wise, normal price is $16. The tangsuyuk was okay. The batter was crunchy and chewy like they used mochiko which I liked. However, the sauce tasted like they use cinnamon which I didn't care for. Also, $33 for tangsuyuk is wild imo. They opened at 11a and while we were eating, we heard the staff having to tell people coming in that they ran out of noodles around 1:30p! Crazy. The customers were all Korean or Chinese which will indicate that could be an "authentic" place. Also to note, their lunch combo is only available on weekdays 11-3. We'll definitely be back for the jjajangmyeon and possibly other dishes. Hope they learn from today and up their noodle supply! read more

Hong Yeon - Jjajangmyeon and tangsuyuk - Chinese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Authentic Korean-Chinese food is more than just a fancy new-age fusion mishmash, it is a historical variant of Korean cuisine that, up until now, could only truly be found at one other restaurant on the island (read: On Dong). Hong Yeon is a new restaurant that provides this specific experience, and according to my friends from Korea, is a more "new school" representation of the style that can be found within parts of Seoul, South Korea. The red, orange, and yellow themed decor reminds me of many a local Chinese restaurant, but the food here is specific to its roots. As a disclaimer, I wrote this during the restaurant's grand opening promotion of $10 jjajangmyeon (black bean noodle). Regardless, the unique nature of the cuisine warrants a visit from anyone even mildly interested in this type of food. The jjajangmyeon here is rich and at times heavy - carbs and sauce will do that well. The flavor of well made jjajang is not overtly salty or forward-facing in flavor - it is a certain subtle sort of savory that slurping consistently helps to understand. By the time you have a good profile of the flavor, you will be nearly finished with your bowl. As jjajang sauce begins to sit with the moistness of the noodles, however, it may get a little watery. I would recommend eating this at a steady pace to keep this from happening. The star of the meal, however is the tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork). Korean-Chinese S/S pork is different than what might be found in Chinese restaurants - the sauce is much more syrupy in consistency, more fruity and sweet in flavor. The breading on the pork in this dish is consistently crunchy and light even when doused in sauce - it is something I haven't found in other comparable restaurants. The tangsuyuk does a good job of not making you feel guilty after eating a whole plate-and-a-half of it, which the other people I was with would occasionally remind me was perhaps not the most responsible thing to do. Would do again tho Admittedly my palette isn't the most refined in this type of cuisine, but I ended up eating everything in front of me regardless. If you are clueless and like to eat (such as myself), you will probably like this place. If you have any sort of nuance in understanding Sino-Korean food, or are looking for a good quality jjajang/tangsuyuk combo without flying to Seoul, you will definitely like this place. read more

Hong Yeon - Sweet and Sour Pork (Tangsuyuk) - Chinese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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A perfect demonstration of exactly why their LA location went out of business. "Hong Yeon" recently reopened in Honolulu after shutting down its LA operation. They boast that the LA chef has taken over the kitchen. After one meal, the reason for their LA failure is painfully obvious. We were a party of two adults and a 10-year-old child. We ordered more than enough food for three: Yangjangpi $38, Pepper Japchae $32, Jajangmyeon $14, Jjamppong Rice $20, and Soju $13. The problem is that the execution doesn't even meet bare-minimum standards. The $38 Yangjangpi was an absolute joke. A few sparse pieces of shrimp and pork, with 80% of the plate consisting of nothing but onions soaked in mustard sauce. When confronted about this blatant cost-cutting, the manager defensively claimed, "Our Yangjangpi has always been like this." If this was their standard, it's no wonder they went under. The $32 Pepper Japchae was even worse. Heavy seasoning masked the poor quality initially, but the second the dish cooled down, the pork reeked of a foul, gamey odor. This is a complete failure in basic ingredient quality control. When I pointed out these factual issues, their immediate reflex was to comp one dish. They completely missed the point. I wasn't looking for a cheap discount. I was pointing out an unacceptable lack of culinary standards and a complacent management attitude. Trying to buy off a legitimate critique with a comped dish is pathetic. I refused their discount. I paid the full bill, left an 18% tip, and walked out. Zero intentions of ever returning. LA 지점이 왜 망했는지, 한 끼 식사로 완벽하게 증명하는 곳. LA에서 폐업 후 호놀룰루에 재오픈했다는 홍연. LA 시절 주방장이 그대로 왔다는데, 음식을 먹어보니 그 지점이 왜 문을 닫았는지 단번에 납득이 갔다. 일행은 어른 둘에 10살 아이 하나. 셋이 먹기엔 차고 넘칠 만큼 넉넉하게 시켰다. 하와이 프리미엄을 얹어 양장피 38불, 고추잡채 32불, 짜장면 14불, 짬뽕밥 20불, 소주 13불. 문제는 이 가격을 받을 기본조차 안 되어 있다는 것. 38불짜리 양장피는 기가 막힌다. 새우와 고기 몇 조각을 던져놓고, 접시의 8할을 겨자 소스에 범벅이 된 양파로 채웠다. 원가 절감도 정도가 있지, 이를 지적하자 매니저는 "우리 양장피는 원래 이렇다"며 방어에 급급하다. 이딴 퀄리티가 원래 스탠다드라면 폐업은 당연한 수순이다. 32불짜리 고추잡채는 더 최악이다. 처음엔 자극적인 양념으로 덮어뒀지만, 온기가 가시자마자 돼지 누린내가 노골적으로 진동한다. 식자재 퀄리티 컨트롤이 전혀 안 되고 있다는 명백한 팩트. 음식의 구조적인 문제를 지적하자, 식당 측은 그제야 선심 쓰듯 메뉴 하나 값을 빼주겠다며 나선다. 본질을 한참 착각했다. 몇 푼 깎아달라고 컴플레인한 게 아니다. 식재료의 기본과 매니지먼트의 안일함을 지적한 건데, 돈으로 상황을 무마하려는 얄팍한 대처가 황당할 따름. 메뉴 하나 빼주겠다는 건 거절했다. 총 청구 금액에 18% 팁까지 정확하게 다 지불하고 나왔다. 식당의 기본기부터 다시 점검하길. 두 번 다시 방문할 일은 없다. read more

Food was pretty good. Not as good as On Dong in my opinion, but good enough where some may prefer it here. They don't have kimchi which was a big negative. However, some may like their jampong over On Dong. On Dong's soup is much better, but Hong Yeon puts a lot of good ingredients like shrimp, mussels, etc. The reason for the 2 stars is the terrible service. I'm actually writing this review as I'm sitting here waiting for the waiter to come by. We have been done eating for 15 minutes amd have been trying to wave him down, and it's not even busy. We actually even had to ask someone if we could order when we first got here because they were doing nothing (only 1 table with 2 people sitting when we got here). Horrible service. read more

So, we were originally gonna go eat at On Dong but they were closed bc of a broken vent in their kitchen or something, so we Uber'd here. First off, incredible service here. The waitresses are quick, attentive, and present when needed. And it's very clean inside. The food however left something to be desired. The jjajjangmyeon was just ok. The spicy seafood noodles were a big letdown, the broth lacked depth and flavor, big time. read more

We recently stopped by Hong Yeon for lunch on a weekend, and it definitely lived up to the hype. We ordered a good mix of dishes to share: yaki mandu, shrimp fried rice, sweet and sour pork, Mongolian beef, and their signature jajang myeon. Portions here are huge -- the three of us ended up taking home plenty of leftovers. The yaki mandu wasn't my favorite; the pi (wrapper) was thicker than I prefer. But the sweet and sour pork was pretty good, especially when dipped generously into the sauce. The Mongolian beef was another fave -- flavorful, tender, and something we'd all order again. My son especially liked the shrimp fried rice, which came packed with shrimp and had that perfect wok-char flavor. The jajang myeon did not disappoint. Rich, savory, and comforting -- and for some reason, I enjoyed it even more with a splash of vinegar. Highly recommend trying it that way. Service was genuinely friendly, and even with the weekend crowd, the atmosphere felt relaxed and welcoming. Overall, Hong Yeon is worth checking out -- and I'll definitely be back on a weekday to try those lunch specials. read more

Pleasantand welcoming service. Great Jajang myeon. Other dishes pricey, but large servings justify it.