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    Kyung's Seafood

    4.4 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Korean, Poke
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    KYUNG'S SEAFOOD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    $40 sashimi and banchan
    Kawika V.

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

    Sashimi Platter- thicc!
    Shirley W.

    Galbi and Sashimi was really good!! Had a dinner reservation here, highly recommend to make a reservation here as the restaurant is pretty small. It gives off a pocha type of vibe, dim lighting, soju posters everywhere, happy hour, etc. Though, we came here for a family dinner haha. Service was easy to catch their attention since it's a small restaurant and the waiters are not that far. We ordered the sashimi, galbi, meat jun, and tofu soup here. The sashimi was the first to be prepared and they have THICCC slices here. Sashimi was fresh and prepared really well. We ate this one up really quickly haha. The galbi was also one of my favorites. The meat was also marinated very well, juicy, thicc, and the fatty parts were very flavorful. The meat jun was nice as well, and tofu soup was veryyyyy spicy. I don't think they asked what the spice level was, but it was still pretty nice haha. Overall, the meal was pretty good and great portion sizes. You'll have to find street parking since there isn't a designated parking lot, which it wasn't too hard to find around prime dinner time.

    Megan C.

    Been really wanting to try this place every time I visit and so glad I had the chance this time! Was craving some galbi and their galbi here is sooo good. The meat is incredibly high quality and the marinade is great. We ordered the galbi and poke combo plates, which came with a decent amount of both. I didn't love the poke we ordered so I think next time I'd go with just the galbi plate. There's a lot of other yummy food on the menu I want to try next time! Service here is super nice and friendly. The place has a Korean pub vibe, very casual and comfortable.

    Seafood jun (pancake)
    Robert N.

    After spending a month in NYC, had to have good local food and Kyung's seafood was the perfect place to go right after returning home. Two of us had the small sashimi platter which reminded us what fresh fish should taste. The seafood jun was spot on and the spicy soft tofu was delicious. We finished the meal with their barbecue chicken. The service was excellent and the food delivered to the table was always timed perfectly.

    BBQ Chicken and spicy shoyu poke
    Rob F.

    Had lunch with a friend this week at Kyung's. We got lucky and found a street parking and the meter wasn't working. Got there about 12ish and there were a couple parties inside. There were several tables open so we chose one that was not in the direct path of the air conditioning. The server promptly brought us the menu and water. We both decided on the BBQ chicken and poke plate. The server brought out our banchan with mac salad. They were all tasty and I enjoyed them. The food came out quickly. The chicken was well prepared and tasty. The poke was also fresh and tasty. Defintely on my places to go to when I'm in the mood for Korean food and I'm in town.

    seafood soft tofu stew
    Jenny L.

    Love going to Kyung's because you get to enjoy sashimi, kalbi, and meat jeon at the same time! We got the 24pc sashimi platter, kalbi + meat jeon plate, and the seafood soft tofu stew. They also give you banchan that comes with cabbage kimchi, onions, and macaroni salad. Sashimi portion was generous and each slice was thick. The sashimi platter comes with ahi, salmon, and hamachi. The salmon had a nice fat zebra-like marbling, which melts in your mouth! The seafood soft tofu stew had a lot of ingredients like mussels, shrimp, clams, and an egg. One of the best stew I have in Hawai'i. You can really taste the sea not in a fishy way. Meat jean was delicious and not soggy. Kalbi was thick and good, can't go wrong. Service was very quick and friendly. Good AC. I was able to find street parking a block away from the restaurant which is free on Sundays.

    Fried Chicken Wings
    Derek Y.

    Added more pictures! The fresh fish was delicious. Street parking on the left lane. Aloha, Derek

    Jill L.

    The BEST plate lunch I had in Hawaii! I saw some good recommendations and decided to Uber to this place which is a little way out from Waikiki. I am so happy I did! I got two plate lunches to try, one with salmon and Ahi poke and grill Hamachi, the other with Mandoo dumplings and Kalbi. The plate lunches came with rice, kimchi and Mac salad. Believe me when I say everything was absolutely, mind blowing delicious! The poke was so fresh and perfectly seasoned, with grains of salt that really enhanced the poke flavor. The grilled Hamachi was tender and delicious. The dumplings were fat and filled with meaty filling and the dipping sauce perfectly set off the flavor. And the kalbi was Well marinated and super tender! The sides were on point as well. I can't wait to come here on my next visit to Hawaii! P. S. I met two of the cutest friendliest local old men, who wondered how I had found out about this place because it was such a local spot! They even let me try a piece of mandoo with sauce. Shout out to them lol!

    Joanne S.

    Very small restaurant that maybe seats 30 people, not suited for large parties. Reservations can be made and probably best for busy times. We walked in at about 5p on a Sunday no reservations, party of 5 and was seated right away, restaurant was not busy, but a couple of tables had reserved signs on them. I can imagine it gets busy. Food is good, poke is fresh and tasty. I don't have anything bad to say about it. Service is fast and friendly. Parking is not the best, because there is not a dedicated parking lot. There's a tiny lot that fits 3 or 4 cars next to it, and the rest is street parking. Typical for town restaurants.

    Belle L.

    Always a good time at Kyung's! They didn't have any seafood the day we went but were able to get some hamachi which had limu. We got the kalbi with mandoo combo as well as the kalbi with meat jun and an order for the seafood jun. The pieces of kalbi were thick and coated in such a tasty sauce. The mandoos were stuffed and had such a crispy texture. The meat jun's "breading" was so soft and delicious and the seafood jun had so much seafood in it. Overall the service, staff and ambiance was amazing!

    Mama's special poke (spicy) and banchan trio
    Olivia W.

    Visiting family in Hawaii and just wanted great fresh fish. This was absolutely the right choice. I ordered Mama's Special spicy poke, and just 1/2lb was sooo much for a good price. The flavor was impeccable. Their complimentary banchan was great too, especially the kimchi. My dad got kimchi fried rice with spam and it was the best I have ever tasted. Ever. I've had a lot of fried rice and a lot of kimchi fried rice. This one was off the charts. I seriously mean it's the best I have ever had. Service was also very quick and friendly, and the restaurant was pleasantly quiet.

    Lily H.

    A pretty decent spot within walking distance from the Ala Moana area. We went during an off meal hour, and therefore we were the only table. The restaurant is not too large. Ban chan accompanies all entrees. We tried the sashimi platter as well as the poke/kalbi combo. The kalbi was surprisingly, very delicious and tender. The sashimi slices were generous though the tuna had a slight fishiness to it, though the other two types of fish were fine. Prices were decently reasonable; we would come back on our next trip.

    Seafood Pancake
    Kimi K.

    Delicious kalbi, seafood Pancake & fresh poke. They sold out on the mandoo, so we NEED to go back!!

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    Is there a restroom inside the restaurant?

    Yes. And clean too.

    Is parking available?

    Street side parking, along with a very small lot, on the side of the restaurant, I usually park as far back as I can, then let someone of our party park in front of me. Its worth the limited parking to dine there

    Stopped and called but didn't seem to be open. Is it?

    Their currently close due to taking time off from work probably vacation time I believe their reopening on 1/28/2025 if u have social media IG follow their page for latest updates.… 

    Do you offer platters for large parties?

    Yes they do if still open

    Do I need reservations?

    Absolutely! We dropped in around 6:30PM on a Wednesday evening and the entire restaurant was completely reserved.

    Is it BYOB?

    Unfortunately it's not 🙁

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