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    Mikawon & Vons Chicken

    3.5 (323 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Cora L.

    A bit of a hidden gem on the corner from Marugame, Mikawon and Vons Chicken is located on Kuhio Ave. We did not see a parking lot and do not believe there is one, so we went hunting for street parking. We actually found one within a block or two away, and walked to Mikawon from there. My friend heard that some of the BTS members went to Mikawon a few years ago when they were in Waikiki. As such, we decided to give it a go. The restaurant itself has seating on the left and right of the entrance after walking in. There seems to be more seating on the left, with a decent amount of tables. The decor on the walls has a lot of drawings and writing in Korean. The drawings are cute and a unique touch to the space. The windows feel pretty blocked off and with some blue lighting inside, the space feels pretty private. We were seated quickly and the banchan came quickly. The banchan was alright. We decided to get the kimchee stew and bulgogi ramen. It felt a little pricey for the items, as the ramen was about $16 and the stew was about $18. However, the portions were pretty decent and the flavors were great. The ramen was very flavorful with a greater depth of flavor than a lot of other ramens. The kimchee stew was also yummy. While the people working were pretty nice, we were not able to get a refill on our water for a while and had to ask them for some more water. We had some difficulty getting their attention as well. This was after we had finished our food. It was a bit late so maybe they were tired. We also sat for a while after and tried to get their attention to get the check. Then, they told us to pay at the register. We may have missed a sign for this as well but just felt like we were in limbo sitting there for a while. It could definitely have just been one of those days, and is not a reason not to give it another go here.

    Korean Garlic Wings
    Nate G.

    The food was great. The service wasn't the best. They forgot all of the starters (kimchee, etc) and then brought them out last (after we were done eating). Overall it was a great experience and good time.

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    Rosalia R.

    The restaurant looked clean, they ladies attending seem angry but I think that's their demeanor didn't seem friendly. But I am here to review the food, the ordering of food was simple came to take our order and we ordered the kimchi fried rice with egg, it was cooked perfectly and also the crispy chicken was so crispy and fresh the side dishes so good. I highly recommended this place for good authentic Korean food.

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    Daniel C.

    We went on a trip to Oahu for ten days and felt we needed something different to eat other than loco moco or pok'e. We were craving for Korean food. Since we were near Kuhio, we found a Korean restaurant across the street from the International Market place. It looked very unassuming. The front just said Korean Restaurant. We were greeted by the host and seated near two other families who were eating. My daughter had a craving for the kimchi stew and I wanted the Vons chicken. We ordered a side of Kimchi fried rice too. Like most Korean restaurant, we were given Bonchan. The ambiance was very unique as the walls were covered with drawings from what I believe to be customers appreciation of the restaurant. There were the usual posters and commercial ads for Soju all around the walls. If you want and crave Korean food including Korean BBQ, Mikawon and Vons in Waikiki is the spot.

    Naengmyeon
    Christine L.

    Came here for dinner because the line at Marugame was too long haha. Inside is pretty rundown, but they have lots of cute drawings on the wall (some of which kinda look like they came from the same person which is fine but feels a bit fake...). Service was fast but not super attentive. We ordered the garlic chicken wings, mul naengmyeon, tteokguk, kimchi pajeon, and fried mandoo. Wings were nice and crispy, probably the best thing along with the tteokguk which was also quite good! The naengmyeon tasted like it was from a pack, and fried mandoo seemed to be frozen. The pajeon was fine. Overall food is really meh here, but I guess it's nice to have a Korean option in Waikiki.

    Reina C.

    Janet gave us awesome customer service. Food was excellent from kimchi fried rice, tteokbokki, jjap chae, meat jhun, fish jhun, kalbi, spicy pork and mandoo. Thank you, Janet!

    Akemi O.

    Not a fan of Von's since too sweet, so I went in with apprehension. Hubs got the Soon dubu...liked it. I got the Kalbi Tang. Super tasty. But meat tasted like it was frozen when it was cooked or something. Seafood pancake was really tasty - dashi in the batter maybe? Banchan was ok. Kimchee taste was good but seemed like they just made it and then served it so actual won bok lacked the flavor all the way through. Beansprouts needed salt. Pot was tasty. Mac salad was dry, but kinda liked it like that. And greens nice and fresh. I'd go back to try other things... and maybe ask for week old kim chee.

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    Michelle L.

    Mediocre Korean food. We tried the fried mandoo, garlic chicken wings, naengmyeon, tteokguk, and kimchi pajeon. Everything was very meh. I did not like the naengmyeon at all. Flavorless and bland. The only dish that I would maybe order again is the tteokguk. Service was fine. I do like the drawings they have lining their walls. Very cute and very creative! Overall, I will likely not be returning.

    Inside
    S M.

    Today I got to try the Spicy Beef & vegetable Soup and it tasted very good. Also, the waitress was very friendly and helpful.

    (takeout) kimchi soon tofu, comes with rice and side dishes
    Katie L.

    I tried Mikawon both in restaurant and via takeout, both times were amazing! There was a relatively short wait time to be seated and to receive my orders The food is authentic and flavorful. The kimchi pancake was so soft and delicious! The dolsot bibimbap was filling. The kimchi soon tofu was a perfect amount of spicy! (Takeout even came with some side dishes included) Even the side dishes are high-quality :) Service was wonderful. The wait staff and the takeout cashier were all very friendly and helpful! They even allowed me to add an egg into my soon tofu order^^ The restaurant is decorated with adorable hand-drawn posters from previous customers, giving it a cozy feel. I would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys or is interested in trying Korean cuisine :)

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    Step By Step L.

    Always decent good foods I started come here long years ago always consistent flavor and good attentive service . Panchan are very good include Kimchee always enjoy have food here when I come to Honolulu

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    Nas R.

    I cannot begin to express how much I love this place. Each time I visit the island, Mikawons is my first stop. The best wings I have ever had! Service is good, it can get busy for dinner time but they do offer takeout.

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    Jenn M.

    If I don't fall into a tourist trap every now and then, did I really travel? Mikawan & Vons Chicken certainly delivered on that front. The Kal Bi (BBQ Short Ribs) was so tough it fell somewhere between regular short ribs and beef jerky. As for the banchan, it was the worst I've ever had--completely bland, like everything had been rinsed in water before serving. We barely touched any of it, including the kimchi. The only redeeming dish was the chicken wings, but even that came with a catch. Their menu is incredibly misleading. The large wall photos advertise prices for 6, 12, or 18 wings, but we were told there's a 10-piece minimum for dine-in because the 6-piece option is "takeout only." It felt like a tactic to make us order more. As for the service, it was awful. The server was rude and passive-aggressive for no reason, making an already disappointing experience even worse.

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    Great fried chicken wings. Nice quiet location for Korean food away from the Waikiki beach area.

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    Price on the crispy chicken lunch plate went up by $1. No longer affordable . Won't be returning.

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