Kamakana Ali'i has many great food options but I Love Korean BBQ is definetly one of the top contenders in the most unique and flavorful places to go to in this mall. (Ambiance) Whilst walking through the food court I realized most of the stores didn't really have a eye popping appeal like this resturant had. The pictures of the food on the TV's immediately caught my attention and lured me into the store. The place looked clean and the music filled the room (Food) In the store there were many drink options to choose from and they even have a fridge full of almost all monster energy drink flavors. I think out of all the stores in the food court they had the most diverse amount of drinks to choose from. Going there and getting the Spicy Pork and Meat jun it was very flavorful they are must try items. The sides picked in the front were so many to choose from, also placed with so much care by the worker in the front. (Service) The worker in the front was very kind and helpful and they were able to help me with what are some of the popular items to get. The service was fast and was cooked to order. Overall, I think this is a Highly recommended place to try when you visit the mall. read more

Came here for the first time. They were closing within 45mins. We ordered the bbq chicken and meat jun 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. read more

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This is a counter-service Korean restaurant. I got the bip bim bop, which was just okay. Loved the variety of vegetables and size, but the flavor was lacking for a bipbimbop that's $18.50. The meat was also a little overcooked and didn't have much flavor. Menu is extensive and restaurant is clean, which is nice. Once we ordered our food, we ate in the outdoor tables outside. read more

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Great service and delicious food. The poke was delicious-I chose the spicy ahi. The rice was a bit hard, but the glass noodles, seaweed cucumber salad, and kalbi were also so ono! You order inside and eat outside in the food court-it was great weather and relaxing. read more

I Love Korean BBQ - 34. Kalbi & Poke Combo - Korean Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Hungry for Korean take out?? I Love Korean BBQ located in the Kamakana Ali'i food court is your stop. Food- Never a disappoint, I like their Meat Jun & Kalbi. Tonight I couldn't decide. So, I got the combo plate for $24.99. It's a little pricey BUT well worth the price! I Love Korean BBQ for the taste, quality & care they put into their food! Your choice of sides is always placed onto your plate with care, and all of your food is neatly placed onto the plate. It's great how the kalbi and meat Jun was sliced for me. Service- I didn't get the young man name this evening. His customer service was exceptional. As he helped a customer with their order he acknowledged me and said, "I'll be right with you, I'll be with you in a minute." He kept in mind I was there and continued to acknowledge me there. Ambiance- Casual Clean Well lit If your looking quality take out Korean BBQ make this your stop. You too will say I Love Korean BBQ read more

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Decent Korean food. A bit pricey but I would say worth it. The meat Jun was my favorites and the sides were pretty good. Lady working In front was pleasantly nice. The wait time was fast and everything we had on our plate was so delicious. So if you're craving some Korean food, this place is worth a try! read more

I Love Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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Located in the kamakana alii mall food court. I ordered the spicy pork and it was terrible. The food does not seem like it is marinated. The pork seemed like they grilled plain meat and slathered sauce onto it. It was bland. The sides... the long rice had no taste and I knew it before even trying it, color was so light compared to most Korean spots. Everything was just bland. Take the drive to another spot... most times I'll say to try it and decide for yourself but I can't say that with here. For me it was just terrible food. read more

I Love Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Ka Makana Ali'i shopping center has a lot of great places to eat, wish we had more of these great grinds on the Windward side. The food (I got the kali bi) was good, the meat was tender and tasty. The service was absolutely horrible! There's a line to order, wait to select your banchan and then wait for your food. On this day that I visited, there was only 2 guys working the front, 1 guy running the register and 1 guy plating the banchan so meticulous on the plate that it was an art work (not joking) - even the boss lady in the back scolded this guy for how he plated the banchan . These days it's so hard to find workers, let alone good workers, I hope this lady who looked the the owner remembers that. the banchan selection was great and tasty, it's a small take out place with no tables for dine in but lots of tables outside. I must have waited 45 mins for my Kalbi plate. Would like to return this place when I'm in the area, but the service would give me a second thought. read more

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The food is good but the Service is the worst!!!! Could use some Customer service training!! read more

Great selection of food that is made fresh. I'm on a keto diet and I was able to find food that I can eat and it was delicious! Service was great and they make substitution! I would definitely return. read more

The food was great, we had the meat jun and chicken combo #19. The side items were a great addition to our meal. I would like to give a shout out to the young men who took our order and helped us. They were SUPER friendly and kind. Made our experience extra special. Give this place a try, two thumbs up! read more

I Love Korean BBQ - 19. BBQ Chicken & Meat Jun - Korean Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

The place is clean and well kept. No concerns with food handling that I observed. They do need more front end help. There was only one girl in front that was both cashier and helping to place the sides selections into the plate. Given it was lunch time they had phone or prior orders needing to be filled. So we waited a bit before she could take our order. She was trying her best and was kind and courteous. That isnt her fault. And I know everywhere is struggling to staff these days. There were multiple people in the back. Someone could have come forward to help her. She was struggling as the line grew. I felt for her. We got the K special. The teri beef was good. Cooked just right. Good flavor. The Teri chicken was way overcooked and salty. And I like salty things. As my mom says, if I say it is salty, its like licking salt. Kalbi was ok. The sides.. we got taegu, fishcake, and 2x mayo potatoes bc my son likes the garlic potatoes he gets at Yummy's so he figured it would be similar. The taegu is a premium item so you can't get 2 of it (we tried) and they give little bit of it compared to the other items. Other items they are pretry generous. Taegu was ok. Fishcake was ok. The potatoes... I do not know why or how they got frozen but they were frozen in the middle... my son said his piece was frozen as well which was bizarre to me. They make their stuff so far in advanced them freeze them then thaw out before serving?? Due to having been frozen the potatoes did not have a creamy mouth feel. It squished when you bit into it then you hit frozen icicles on the inside and seemed fluid overloaded as the ice was still melting inside. Which made the mayo sauce it was in runny. Very weird textures for red potatoes. That really threw me off. It also came with two deep fried gyozas. Those were good. My son ate one before I could get a pic. I was rather disappointed. Doubtful I will give this place another try. read more

I Love Korean BBQ - K special - Korean Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Hey Mikki -- honestly disappointed with my recent order yesterday. I paid $24.99 for the kalbi plate and received 6 pieces that had very little meat and were mostly fat. The rice portion was also much smaller than expected -- not even half of the takeout container. I do appreciate that the vegetables were packed generously like always -- thank you for that -- but overall the portion and quality just didn't match the price this time. I've always come here as my go-to Korean fix since it's close to home but not so sure if I want to spend $25-$50 on mediocre portions read more

I Love Korean BBQ is a fast casual spot in Kapolei's Ka Makana Aliʻi food court area. Local style Korean food means meat jun and a line of banchan side dishes that you can pile up in your plate lunch. Here you can get your plate lunch in either their mini size or regular. I think that the regular size is enough to share between two people - especially with a choice of 4 of their banchan sides. The sauces here are really good too and they have them in big squeezable bottles at the end of the counter- some spots charge extra for it but here you can load up as much sauce as you want! The service is friendly and quick here. You order at the register and then they give you a ticket with a number on it. Don't lose that ticket- they will ask for it again when you pick up your food! And while they're cooking your food in the back, you get to go through the banchan line and pick all the side dishes you want. I recently got their regular meat jun plate with kimchi cucumber, japchae, shoyu potato, and fish cake (어묵볶음). I personally like a more 50/50 meat to batter ratio with the egg being a bit more fluffy but the meat jun here is pretty good! read more

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Plates are on the pricer side, but you are paying for high quality meats and sides. Entrees are made to order and they are often busy, so highly recommend placing an online order, which the platform is very user friendly. read more

First time trying this eatery located in the Kamakana Alii Mall foodcourt. There's tough competition here but after today, I Love Korean BBQ has won me over. I walked into the foodcourt hungry for lunch and couldn't decide what to eat right away. Wanting to try something new this was the perfect place and one of the few in the foodcourt I haven't yet tried. With a casual to go ambiance, it was nice and easy to quickly pick a plate to try with a huge variety. The service was quick despite it just being Jay at the counter who took my order payment veggies (choice of two) for a mini Fish Jun plate & did all the communication and order pick ups from the cooks. With a line that formed quickly behind he worked very hard and efficiently and soon everyone was waiting for their food. The Fish Jun plate was delicious and I especially loved the Kim chee which was very authentically spicy. I'm a huge Korean plate foodie and this definitely satisfied my cravings. I just wish there was more! It was one of the few Korean spots where I didn't run out of rice first. Will return again read more

I Love Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Mini meat jun with kimchi ahi was flavorful. Kimchi ahi is standard mild spicy flavor. Service was friendly and cordial. Ambience was clean and open. read more

I Love Korean BBQ - 7. Meat Jun (Mini) with Kimchi ahi - Korean Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

I absolutely love I Love Korean BBQ in Kapolei! Staying at the hotel makes it so easy to pop over, and it's super convenient. The portions are huge, so you definitely get your money's worth, and everything I've tried has always been delicious and fresh. The flavors are consistently on point, and the service is friendly and efficient. Whether you're craving traditional Korean BBQ or just want a hearty, satisfying meal, this place never disappoints. Highly recommend! read more

Great service! Good food, welcoming environment ! 10/10 Mehmet was great! Promote this man! read more

First time trying this place, hands down the best meat jun I've had on this island and I've tried many spots. The meat jun was so tender and flavorful, the sides were very tasty as well! All of the workers were very nice and helpful. This place looked very clean and organized. read more

I Love Korean BBQ - 7. Meat Jun (Regular) - Korean Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

So it's been 2 years. I still come here. It's become one of our favorite spots. The quality of the food it always good. We know they are always busy and take their time making every plate. If you expect this every time won't be disappointed. read more

The place is always clean and they are friendly. My husband takes forever to decide and the guy was very patient with us. My gdaughter and I shared a meat jun plate and my husband had a bbq beef plate. We had lots leftover. read more

I Love Korean BBQ - The outside dining area. - Korean Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

I recently visited this Korean takeout place where I noticed an interesting situation. The owner, a Korean lady with brown-blonde hair, was scolding her cashier to call out orders and add the banchan sides. However, he was already overwhelmed handling a long line of customers placing orders. She mentioned that the food was ready in the back, but instead of just giving directions, it would have been more helpful if she came to the front to assist her employees. It was clear that they were overwhelmed, and a bit more teamwork from the owner would have greatly helped manage the rush. I hope Andrei and Caleb, the two hardworking employees, get to keep their well-deserved tips. Their boss seemed a bit rude, and those two really kept things going under pressure. 5 starts for the two employees working in the front. read more

My friend and I were so hungry.. we decided to come here instead of the other establishments.. Got a combo kalbi and meat Jun plate for almost $30. Got the greens, the beans sprouts and the potatoes with mayo. The meat was amazing, I can tell you that. Took a bite of the potato and it was like par boiled, so I went back inside to see if I could get a replacement for it. So he went to see if he can ask the owner I believe, so she came out and I told her the same thing as what I already told the worker. Her reply was, "I'm here 7days a week and I never had any complaint lol. Which was really funny because I just looked her up on yelp and her rating are low. She then took a knife and poked one of the potato to prove me wrong, It's unbelievable that she did that, I'm a customer, I'm giving her feedback. .. I Oh I just want to add this on. While picking our four sides the owner came out from the back and started talking to the employee, which completely ignored us in the middle of us telling him what we want. Bad customer service all the way, from the worker to the owner. Really sad . Customer are willing to pay that much at least give them with they paid for.. read more

I Love Korean BBQ - Hard potato - Korean Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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If your in the mall looking for a place to eat I Love Korean BBQ is the place to be! When you first walk into the store you see a whole variety of monsters and reign to choose from, vegetables full of color, and a very unique selection of food compared to the other stores around the Kamakana Alii food court. From my experiences there was always very professional and stunning plating done by the people in the front. I've never seen a plate place care so much about the presentation of their plates, the little things like how the sides look on the plate is what separates good food from amazing food and this place from any ordinary plate place. I ordered the spicy pork plate and with the combination of vegetables and pork it was an unforgettable experience. Next time I go to Kamas I'll definitely be eating here again! read more

I wish I could give this place the 5 stars it deserves. The food is so consistent, and the reason I continue to come back.

I was visiting my brother and his family, and we came here for lunch. The entrees were underwhelming, just average tasting. The sides were undercooked and underseasoned except the kimchi. With too many good Korean places and restaurants to try in Kapolei, I don't think I see myself coming back here. read more

I Love Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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While waiting for my husband to get his food, I literally watched one of the cooks in the back standing there talking to the other cook while she touched her mouth with her glove and then she went back to cooking. I don't recommend a place with poor sanitation practices such as these. read more

Quick, beautiful, delicious. The perfect place for lunch or dinner, even breakfast if that's what you're into. Each serving is filling and worth every penny. read more

My Aunty placed an order with no sesame seeds because she has a condition with certain foods. She waited for a 1-half hour then on top of that her order was prepared WRONG! The order was specific and was written on the ticket, yet the cook dismissed reading the instructions. She asked for a refund and cancelling her order but they refused to refund her. The young men up front was pleasant the cook(s) in the back need to pay attention to their customers orders, especially when you have people who have medical conditions! - waited too long for an order that was wrong... if I had my way they would have ZERO stars. read more

I was walking through the food court and had seen someone eating a plate of bi bim kook soo and thought that it looked really good especially since I hadn't had it for a long time. I needed dinner and decided to stop in and order a plate for myself. I ordered takeout. I opened up the plate and was impressed at the presentation but once I took a bite, I was very disappointed. The flavor was very very bland and all I could taste was spice. The spice did not bother me, but the fact that it was just spice and no salt or any other flavor was sooooo disappointing. Not even the kimchee, other veggies, or beef helped it. The kim chee was also bland and the beef barely had any flavor either. It was so bad that I could not eat it and only tried to eat some of the topping which did not help. It looked really good but it did not taste anything like it looked. I had to throw it away. The service on the other hand was good. The employee who helped me was nice and the restaurant was clean. I know that I will not order this dish again but may return for other items on the menu. read more

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My family and I have been coming here for YEARS and decided to use their catering for a house warming party. Let me just start by saying that they absolutely exceeded our expectations and all of our guests loved the food. We got a kalbi pan, mandoo and nori spring rolls, chicken katsu, meat Jun, and a wide array of banchan pans for our vegetarian and vegan friends. We also got the japchae pan which comes with beef and extras compared to what they usually have on their veggie display. We used their online website to place our order but they request you place catering orders ahead of time which is what we did. We also paid extra to have plastic trays for the banchan instead of foil pans. The price is great for the value you get and nothing beats the convenience of delicious, nicely prepared food ready to go for an event. read more

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Good size Korean BBQ plate lunch. It does not have seats inside the store but there are plenty of seating outside. Very clean establishment with friendly service. read more

If you're expecting a hefty korean plate lunch that'll feed you two meals or two people like other places (Gina's, Yummy's), this isn't it. I ordered the $21.50 meat jun + fish jun plate combo. The container used was the mini size plate that other places use, so the veges were just 1 tong amount (bean sprouts, chop chae), 4 cucumber slices, 4 shoyu potatos, 4 brocollis (got no rice so extra vege instead). They can use a smaller container to make the food amount look fuller, but it really doesn't fool anyone. The meats were even less... 1 piece fish jun and 1 meat jun. That's it! I can't imagine how small the mini is. I wonder what a regular single choice plate would've been. For a combo plate, I expect more meat than a regular plate. On the plus side, the meat jun was tasty (and i think they add a little sugar because the outside has a slight crisp and sweetness). The fish jun had no flavor but good texture. Tasty gyoza. I still rate 3 stars because it's clean, good service, good vege choices, fairly quick, and taste decent. Just way too pricey for the quantity of food. read more

Good service. One guy managed a long line efficiently. The wait for the food was not very long. The best fish jun! Crispy yet not hard or oily on the outside, moist and flavorful fish. The kimchee tastes homemade, miyeok muchim flavored just right (many places make it too sour) so the seaweed flavor came through. I got overexcited and forgot to take a photo when I opened the container and the aroma filled the air. read more

I've gotten takeout from here for years and they are my go to k- bbq place in Ewa. I haven't had a bad experience yet. There could be a long wait during dinner time bc they are busy, but it's still worth it. We love all their sides bc it's always very fresh and they give generous portions. Two combo plates feeds a family of 4 with leftovers. Prices have increased, but they do give a lot of food so we still feel like it's worth it. read more

I Love Korean BBQ - Kalbi/meat jun combo, corn, seaweed, double mayo potatoes. - Korean Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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This used to be a great place to order at. I ordered a bibimbap this evening and paid over $18. It's a good thing we decided to eat in the mall. When I opened my plate, I received an equivalence of 3T of rice. I returned to the counter to show them the amount of rice in my dish and requested for additional rice. I was told that if I wanted more rice, I would have to pay for extra scoops. The owner came out and created a plate to show me what two scoops of rice. I showed her the amount of rice in my plate. She asked me if I wanted more rice. I said yes. She gave me an equivalence of two more scoops. I don't even want to share the rest of the story. The owner, doesn't care about the quality of their plate, about customer service (when I was leaving, I turned around and just so happen to see her mocking me) and she scolded her employees in front of me. I would give them a zero but it's not an option. We dine out frequently and try to support local eateries. I do know that I will never come back to I Love Korean BBQ ever again and will share my story with everyone I know. All of this for less than two scoops of rice. It's not about the rice but is about the service and the unprofessionalism of the owner. read more

FAST AND CONVENIENT! This is one of our lazy day go-to's when we need something convenient yet tasty. We placed an order online for a small tray of kalbi, small tray of meat jun, and 4-choice vegetable tray. The meat jun's meat is cut thin and the egg around is not greasy. I'd say theirs is one of the best. The kalbi, is a bit more chewy than I would like but my two-year-old (who doesn't have all her teeth yet) has no problem eating it. They also offer a large variety of vegetable sides to choose from. We got the choi sum, long rice, bean sprouts, and sweet potatoes which are THE BEST I've had. Coated in a sweat Korean sauce and garnished with green onions. There is ample parking as it is located in Ka Makana Alii and 15-minute stalls for takeout orders. Every time I've ordered pickup, our food has been ready and packed up in boxes for easy transportation. read more

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The meat jun is really good, however, they are stingy on the sides. Don't waste one of your choices on taegu, this is the amount you'll get. The guy also seemed to have been counting the cucumbers as he was putting them one by one in my plate. The rice was a thin layer that was flattened down and spread out. Not worth $20. read more

I Love Korean BBQ - 7. Meat Jun (Regular) - Korean Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

This is one of the best food spots in the kamakana ali'i mall, from their ranges of menu items to the drinks, to the vegetable sides! The spicy pork and meat jun are one of their best dishes along with the creamy potato (mayo, garlic, and sugar) is my usual order. The workers always make the vegetables neat and organized. The service is also really quick too! They always have music playing and pictures of every side and choices of protein on the TV. Overall 10/10 would come again! read more