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    Million Restaurant - Kapiolani

    4.0 (200 reviews)
    PriceyKorean
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Green onion salad and a set
    Catherine W.

    This Million Restaurant is the one at Kapiolani and Ward, not the one on Sheridan. The restaurant is spacious and got plenty of parking outside. The food was good especially the meat. You could tell they don't serve cheap meat. I have dined here 3 times in the last 2 years and the quality has been very consistent. Service was also good. The only complaint is food was quite pricey but it is worth it for the quality of the food.

    Banchan and meats (small intestine, kalbi, pork belly)
    Sammi L.

    Our Honolulu friends always bring visitors to Million, and I've known about it for a long time. We prefer their Kapiolani location. Staff treat you like family - many of the servers know and recognize our friends and check in on us. We made a reservation for 4 adults/one child on a Monday at 5pm (and stayed until 9!). Our favorites were the kurobuta pork, kalbi, and small intestine (our friend tried her first time and love it). Their bulgogi has to be cooked in the kitchen, not DIY. Their call button is super handy if you need help or top-offs. We loved the banchan and salad paired with all the grilled meats. We also got many rounds of beers and their soju cocktail pitcher (delicious). Nice to have our own small room with A/C. A bit hard to hear, but very comfortable. Parking is ample in their lot, and there were decent crowds throughout the night. For 4 people (including many drinks), the total came out to around $90 per person.

    Kalbi dol sot bi bim bap
    Cailean C.

    Great Korean restaurant that opens late and provides good service. Food is ono and banchans were yummy. Perfect place to go to for a quick bite with the family

    Rena T.

    Million Korean Restaurant - Delicious Food & Thoughtful Service We had a great experience at Million Korean Restaurant on Kapiolani. The food was flavorful, the meat quality was solid, and the service was especially thoughtful--especially for families with young kids. What We Ordered: - Japchae Noodles - Kimchi Jun - Rice with Vegetables & Beef in a Hot Stone Bowl - Million Set S1 - includes beef outside skirt, wagyu brisket, beef tongue, and shrimp (all raw, cooked at the table grill) Everything was very good. The meat from the Million Set was fresh and grilled up beautifully at our table. The hot stone bowl was a standout--the rice crisps up nicely if you let it sit, and you can even request the bowl extra hot if you love that crispy texture. Kid-Friendly Touches: They were incredibly accommodating to our 3-year-old daughter. They had a high chair ready, and even brought out a seaweed tofu soup special just for her, along with her own bowl, spoon, and fork. She loved it! It made the whole dining experience so much easier and more enjoyable. Extras: White rice came included with our dishes, which was a nice touch. Final Thoughts: We'll definitely be coming back. The food was delicious, and the staff went out of their way to make our daughter feel welcome. That kind of care makes a big difference when dining out as a family.

    Irma K.

    Met some family friends here for lunch on a Sunday. They had a Lunch Special Menu. Our waitress was friendly. There was lots of tables available. The place was clean and quiet. I had the Meat Jun and Kalbi Special. You can also cook your own food. I think I would try that next time or recommend that.

    Lunch menu
    Jackie W.

    Parking: there's a front and back parking lot. The back lot is tandem parking. Limited amount of stalls. Service: The restaurant was fairly empty when we arrived and was seating quickly. Our food came out quickly. Mid way through our lunch the restaurant got crowded and we had to wait a long time for the check. Food: The food was delicious! I've been here several times and it never disappoints. The tofu soup was order as a "regular" spicy level and wasn't too spicy. You can order it spicy if you want to. The restaurant is clean, can get smoky if you are cooking on the grill.

    Multigrain Rice
    Kris G.

    I've been seeing posts for their lunch specials so wanted to try it out since it's close to home. The multigrain lunch sets are about $30 but it's a complete meal with entree, soup and the multigrain rice pot so it makes sense. I got the Spicy Pork with Soft Tofu. Spicy Pork and Multigrain rice was good! The spicy pork was cooked perfectly and surprisingly not as oily. Rice was good and was easy scape off with the tea afterwards. The soft tofu was good, but it was really spicy. Like I can handle the spice, but the spice was overpowering for me to actually enjoy it but if you're into that then this soup is for you. I was a little disappointed with the banchan options but I noticed form other photos that it varies on the day - I'd still eat it regardless though. Note on the top of the menu said limit set to one person, but I think if you're not heavy eaters, it would be enough to share plus an extra side. I was only able to eat half. But if you have a big appetite, I would get your own. Service was fast and nice - def recommend and would come back.

    Spicy pork, meatjun and BBQ kalbi
    Jeremy G.

    My Fiance and I ate here the other day after always just getting take out and wanted to actually eat inside. The food was amazing, the restaurant was clean and the staff were great. Overall our experience was fantastic and we will definitely be going back! We ordered the spicy pork and the Meatjun and BBQ Kalbi plate , the spicy pork was sizzling hot when it came out and it was perfectly caramelized with the onions it was served with, the kalbi was nice and juicy and super flavorful which paired well with the MeatJun. Usually you can tell how great a Korean bbq place is by their banchan and Million did not disappoint, it was amazing and the server was always checking to make sure we had enough. The staff were great and attentive to everything we needed! They kept our waters filled and our banchan coming, and would always check on us to see if we needed anything else. From the few times we ordered take out from here the front worker was always very polite and nice too. You can tell they really take pride in the restaurant by how clean and presentable it is as well. We will definitely be coming back again, especially since we live so close. It's great having a KBBQ place so close to us, next time we are gonna have to try the actual grill. If i were to change anything I'd say maybe the pricing, we did get a lot of food but it was still a little expensive. But that won't keep us away! Thank you million!! (Also there is plenty parking so it's great if you need to drive!!!)

    Menu August 2025
    Germaine J.

    FOOD/PRICE -- This place serves both Korean BBQ that you grill on your table and food that is cooked for you. KBBQ menu is pricier than other KBBQ spots in the area. You either order ala carte by the meats or order a set that is $74.99+. We ordered the Million Set S4 ($79.99), which includes non-marinated kalbi, outside skirt, wagyu brisket. The meats have superior quality, compared to other Korean BBQ spots, but they are EXPENSIVE and that the portions are small for a party of two. We were satisfied with the portions by the end of the meal, but we were not full. SERVICE -- Workers are friendly and efficient. Attended to our needs every time we search for them. AMBIANCE -- This place is SIGNIFICANTLY less smoky than other Korean BBQ places. It is also brightly lit inside. Decent place to have meals for special occasions. PARKING -- Many parking spots in the location.

    Pre requisite Beer and Soju to prime the stomach for much meat to follow
    Don N.

    We recently dined at Million Restaurant on Kapiolani Blvd, overall, it was a decent experience and it's these restaurants that I wish I could give a 3.5 star rating since it was just short of a 4 star for us. We ordered the Million Set 2 ($74.99), which is designed to feed two people. The set included four different cuts of meat, including Wagyu Brisket, and came with six delicious banchan side dishes. The banchan were definitely a highlight--fresh, flavorful, and a nice complement to the meats. The restaurant itself is large, well-lit, and can easily accommodate both large and small groups, which is great for gatherings. Service was a standout aspect of our visit. The staff was very attentive, frequently checking in and making sure that we had everything we needed. Their friendliness and promptness really elevated the experience. However, the main drawback for us was the quality of the meat. While the selection was decent, the cuts themselves were average and didn't stand out as anything particularly special. It was the the lowest price point so far in our K BBQ adventure but from a flavor and tenderness perspective I felt we've gotten better at other locations. In summary, Million Restaurant has a lot going for it--excellent service, a spacious and comfortable atmosphere, and tasty banchan. But for us, the star of a Korean BBQ meal should be the meat, and unfortunately, it fell just short in comparison. For the price though I think it's well worth the visit! Side note, each grill had a vent above it but I don't think any of them were on..at least it didn't appear to be. We did leave with a distinct aroma of K BBQ on our clothes and hair but that's not a bad thing sometimes.

    Potato salad, fish cake

    Food is always served fresh. Love the taste and the different types of condiments. The new owners, kristy and Frances are very warm and welcoming. The other workers are friendly as well. Kristy also makes tasty dishes as well. I go there at least twice a week.

    Meat Jun
    Richard H.

    Friend and I decided to try out this new location . It's a lot spacious than the original place, and the same quality and menu. Plus side is that there is ample parking right in front of the restaurant. The workers here are very friendly and welcoming when you enter, and we were seating almost immediately! However, I do believe that this place gets pretty packed on Friday nights and the weekends! But every other week day seems pretty slow. The sets they offer can serve 2 people! The meat quality is amazing compared to other KBBQ places. Also, we got the meat jun and it was so good!! But the workers attentiveness can we improved.. It took me raising my hand to getting up from my table to get a workers attention. Overall, I would come back. Side note - this place isn't AYCE so it's a good place if you want to limit you meat consumption!

    Kalbi and combo S4
    Violet B.

    We came here for lunch and we were seated right away. My husband got the kalbi plate and it was pretty good. I ordered the tendon soup out of curiosity but it was not for me. The soup was completely bland and the tendon was not tasty to me. So I would suggest to stick to the Korean food that you know. And not to be too adventurous in the future. Ample parking in a parking lot facing Kapiolani.

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    Is it a Buffet?

    No. You can order sets of meats or specific dishes.

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    No this place is not byob

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    Lunch Special. 11AM to 5PM

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    As always this place delivers not only great food, but the service is great with a combination of…read morefriendly aunties and young servers greeting each customer and making sure that your dining in experience is excellent. So many of the Korean restaurants in Honolulu have servers who are actually mean to the customers and we now refuse to give them our dining dollars. The more modern Korean restaurants are providing much better customer experiences so that a customer becomes a life-long customer who spreads the word to family and friends and who keeps coming back for life. Does anyone remember the "Angry Korean Auntie" who used to run her restaurant like Seinfeld's "Soup Nazi'? That is the kind of service that we try to avoid now regardless of food quality. The atmosphere here is elegant and welcoming and the food is excellent and the ban chans served here are better than any other Korean restaurant in Honolulu. We enjoy coming here and never smell like BBQ when we leave, LOL, due to efficient fans and AC's. Their marinated Kalbi is some of the best I have every had, way better than any LA Kalbi and we recommend it. All the soups are good and generous.

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    We are extremely disappointed with our recent experience…read more We've been loyal customers and typically eat here twice a week whenever we're on assignment on the island in the last five years. We have also left two previous positive reviews because we've genuinely enjoyed the food and wanted to support this small business. Earlier this week, we ordered the bulgogi for our kids, but the meat was too chewy and tough making it inedible. Wanting to give the restaurant the benefit of the doubt, we ordered the bulgogi again the following day and even requested it be cooked well done. Unfortunately, it had the same too chewy and tough texture, and again, could not be eaten. After feeding the kids something else, bathing them, and putting them to bed, I called the restaurant around 10:00 p.m., but they had already closed. I called the next day, and the owner (a lady with glasses) returned my call. Instead of listening to my concerns, she repeatedly interrupted me and spoke in a passive-aggressive, dismissive manner. I was on speakerphone with four other adults in the car, and everyone commented on how unhelpful and condescending the conversation felt. I explained that I wasn't calling simply to complain - I wanted to share feedback because we genuinely care about the restaurant and have supported it for a long time. I even mentioned that I had previously provided constructive feedback about the takeout bowls, which the restaurant later improved. Before I could finish, she cut me off and said, "We're not talking about the to-go bowls right now, are we? We're talking about your bulgogi." She insisted that if I wanted a refund, I needed to return to the restaurant in person, and that if something was wrong in the future, I should come back immediately so they could remake it. Unfortunately, that's simply not realistic for us. We're staying in a hotel with two young children, and the restaurant is about 40 minutes away. By the time we discovered the problem, got the kids settled, and called, making another round trip would have meant roughly 80 minutes of additional driving with tired, hungry children. I understand that mistakes happen, and I wasn't expecting perfection. What disappointed me most was how the concern was handled. This business does not value customer feedback and will never first listen respectfully, even from repeat customers who have consistently supported and recommended them. Sadly, based on this experience with both the food quality and the customer service, we won't be returning.

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    3.7
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    0.7 mi
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    We came around 11:30am on the weekend and there was a little bit of a wait. Proabaly because…read moreeveryone is here for the $6 cold noodle specials. I personally enjoyed the noodles, it was very refreshing and chewy. The seafood pancake on the other hand was a little undercooked, wished it had a little bit more crunch/ crust. Be careful of the glass door, it's heavy and swings wildly. Some people were hit while waiting for a table.

    We stopped by Choi's Garden around 11:20 a.m., shortly after they opened at 11. There were already…read moretwo tables seated when we arrived. One thing we noticed right away was that it was pretty warm inside. I'm not sure if the A/C wasn't on yet or if it was having issues, but it's something to keep in mind if you're visiting during the day. We waited about 5 minutes at the front without seeing any staff or receiving a greeting. Eventually, a server rushed in through the door and was clearly scrambling to get everything set up. After another 5 minutes, she finally seated us. She apologized and explained that the person who was supposed to open didn't show up, so she had to cover everything herself. Throughout our visit, several parties who arrived after us also ended up waiting 10 minutes or more to be seated. That was really the only downside of our experience. The server was doing her best under the circumstances, and it seemed like an unfortunate staffing issue rather than the norm. Now for the food--it was excellent! We originally came for the $5.99 naengmyeon special, and it was absolutely worth it. We also shared the spicy pork and the meat jun, and both dishes were surprisingly delicious. Everything was flavorful, and the portions were satisfying. Overall, I'd definitely come back. Despite the rough start, the food made up for it, and I'm hopeful the staffing situation was just a one-off. Hopefully they'll also get the A/C situation sorted out because that would make the dining experience even better.

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    3.9
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    2.1 mi
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    I tried their $29 lunch special and it was sooo worth it. The quality of the meat was honestly…read moreimpressive for the price. The brisket and beef belly (toro) were my favorites, super flavorful and cooked perfectly. It doesn't come with salad, egg, or soup, but you still get a solid KBBQ experience with just meat and banchan. If you're looking for something simple and satisfying, this is a great deal. Also, the restaurant is really spacious, which makes the whole experience feel more relaxed and comfortable. Would definitely come back for a quick KBBQ fix.

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

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