Great quality of meats and sides. Very big portions. One plate gives me two meals. Service is…read moreusually very quick. They're located in Kam Shopping Center next to Times Supermarket.

I love Peppa's, but have not eaten at this location yet. When we passed by at Kamehameha Shopping…read moreCenter, we stopped in for dinner. They were quite busy as people were popping in and out. I got the mini kalbi plate $17.99 with a side of four piece mandoo $4.29. The hubby got the bbq chicken plate. The mini plate comes with two sides and the regular plate comes with four sides. I subbed out my rice with another side, so I got the shoyu potatoes, mayo potatoes and pickled cucumber. The food was delicious. The kalbi was nicely marinated and had that char taste to it. I especially liked the mayo potatoes. Some places don't add enough mayo, so it's dry. This place drenched the potatoes in mayo. Some people might not care for it, but I live for it, lol. The prices here were kind of high. It's the same prices as Yummy's at Ala Moana Food Court and I know the rent there is much higher. The food at the Ala Moana Yummy's isn't as good as here though.

Local Korean plate lunch spot on Sand Island. My office has gone here for breakfast, lunch, and…read morecatering. Recently under new ownership, some things have changed but still a decent spot to grab good food at decent prices. They've kept on some of the same staff, so service is still great. The restaurant itself is small but clean and bright. It can get busy, so best advice is look online at their menu and call in your order. It's on Sand Island Access Road so parking is super limited as well. Be prepared for tons of large trucks too as the port is right there!

If you're in the area and need a bite to eat, Best Drive-in is a great option for a good, quick,…read moremade-to-order meal. You can eat there or get your food to-go. We had to drop a boat at the Keehi Marine Center early Friday morning and wanted to sit down for breakfast before taking an uber back to town. Best was open and serving customers. I got a mushroom omelet with brown rice and it was really good! If I'm ever back in the area again, I'm going to get a bento. The Korean veggie banchan sides looked really fresh and good. The shop interior is bright, clean, and organized. The staff are friendly, kind, and generous. I can see why lots of working guys go there regularly for food.

Update 7-2-26 after our hair appointment I wanted to eat just mandoo for lunch so since soon's kal…read morebi was around the corner we went. Came home and was disappointed this time the mandoo was garlicky and lots of chives. Maybe this batch was heavy on the chives and garlic. Im not a garlic and chives person a little is ok but wow it was overwhelming. Even my husband said so. Maybe next time they'll not put to much.

HISTORY: Soon's korean bbq smoky aromas drenching the neighborhood are a core childhood memory. I…read moregrew up in the 80s nearby, cruising Salt Lake Shopping Center from back when there was Pioneer Chicken and Kana's Ice Cream and Pay n' Save and Sizzler's. My parents would stop pick up Soon's on the way to UH games at the stadium, a Saturday splurge (they were never cheap) when my mom didn't have time to make musubi and hotdogs. Maybe i'm suffering from "da good ole days" syndrome, but my first trip back to Soon's in about ten years left me Broken Hearted... VALUE: the portions were OK, Soon's always gave a satisfying portions but never "masu's massive" satisfying. I thought they used to drop a rubbery fried mandoo as a bonus side with your plate but i could be wrong and i got none today. AMBIANCE: it seemed cleaned up, definitely. but like when you see an old plantation house with a thick coat of bright glossy latex it just felt a little off in a less charming, trying-too-hard kind of way. For reference, I absolutely love the "Honesty" of Bob's BBQ on Waikamilo, and BBQ Kai in Waianae. FOOD: I ordered a couple BBQ Chicken and Meat Jun plates for some contractors working on my parents' house nearby, thought that was a safe bet but NOPE. I felt bad i gave the contractors the terrible meat jun i wanted to apologize was so embarrassing. MEAT JUN - (2/10, +one point cuz it didnt give me food poisoning). Soon's version always was thin, but today was Next Level chintzy. I dunno if the meat was over-pounded flat to stretch it out but even WITH the coating it was the SIZE AND TEXTURE OF BITING INTO A STICK OF STALE WRIGLEY'S JUICY FRUIT THAT WAS FORGOTTEN IN THE BOTTOM OF YOUR BACKPACK FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS DURING A HUMID SUMMER VACATION, but without the burst of fruity goodness. So maybe a more apt analogy would be texture and flavor LIKE BITING INTO A STICK OF CLAY. MEAT JUN SAUCE - (nostalgic 8/10). sweet and tasty, but Why do they give only that MINI thimble portion cup of sauce?!? THE CLAY-LIKE MEAT JUN DOESN'T EVEN FIT THE OPENING OF THE TINY %#@$ CUP!! BBQ CHICKEN - (solid 6/10). Always over-marinated, the classic soon's tasty but heavy handed preparation. Clearly benefits from nostalgia. OTHERS - the BBQ meat / bulgogi is also over marinated, with small/medium shreds of slightly dry and too-hard meat. meh. - the "banchan" tsukemono kimchee foil pocket of veggies was always a treat, but so small. plus the kimchee is super weak more orange and sour than truly tasty. The TREAT - SECRET IS TO POUR A PRECIOUS FEW DROPS OF YOUR TINY CUP OF MEAT JUN SAUCE OVER THE VEGGIES TO GIVE IT A TASTY KICK. VERDICT: I grew up with Soon's, but I want to remember them fondly so I'm Never going back. My parents still live in Salt Lake so I'm sad. Guess I'm just going to file Soon's away with the fuzzy old memories of Aloha Stadium, the Islanders, and the 'Bows v. BYU. Next time i need Korean bento I'm going to Gina's.

First time here. We had the Jang su special, kimchee pork…read morepot stew, and pancake. Everything tasted good especially the Kalbi and BBQ chicken. I didn't like that they put spam in the pot stew. The sharable apps were good especially their kimchee. Service was top notch and friendly. The restaurant and bathroom were clean.

Food is good! If you didn't want to drive out into town this is a great yakiniku place to go…read more Service is relatively good when we went there was only 2 servers so they were a bit busy but they kept on it Ambiance is like any other yakiniku place

Yes! Their original seafood pancake is back! They no longer put in the imitation crab and it is so…read moremuch better! It's phenomenal because it's not as thick or fishy tasting. It's the right texture with the crispy edges. Dip it in their sauce over rice and you'll be transported to foodie heaven. Always my go to Korean spot and i love their friendly service. Will always come back!

Sadie's BBQ Inn has a wide selection of Korean dishes, fusion inspired, and there are burgers and…read moresandwiches for the picky eaters. Each dish has bold flavor, spice level to your liking, and portions are large. Welcoming and friendly staff members make dining in Sadie's so much more enjoyable. The clean and organized interior with your choosing of a table or booth adds another level of comfort while eating. A lot of parking, restroom in the back, and if youre using a credit card its a 3% credit charge. A must try for good food and end the day with good vibes. #soFULL #madeMYday

Had a lunch meeting here today & got to try this place for the first time!…read moreI appreciate their lunch menu, AYCE for $27. The menu is pretty simple but I like that they offer seaweed soup & japchae. They meat was okay, the bbq beef and brisket being my favorite. Dessert was also included! They offer oranges, jell-o & nostalgic strawberry samurai!! Service was good, they came around kind of often to take our order or see if we needed anything else. Place was just your old school restaurant, nothing too fancy but felt comfortable and casual. Definitely will be coming back.

I had a very short overnight in HNL so my cousin took me here for an AYCE Korean BBQ with the rest…read moreof the relatives. It was located in a strip mall and we quickly found a spot right in front. Inside was not very crowded for a Sunday dinner and we joined the others at our tables. Decor was functional but very convenient to have two grills going. The variety of banchan on the table was a lot including the amount in each dish. Also 3 sauces included but more variety can be ordered. AYCE included all the meats and shrimp listed, a variety of vegetables, and ready to eat options like mandoo, japchae and kim chee stew. Drinks were also all you can drink but separately priced. Staff were always quick fill our requests, clear used plates and replace grills. I tried the kalbi, brisket, pork belly and spicy chicken and appreciated the good cuts of meat, not too fatty but very tasty. We wrapped up with bowls of soft serve ice cream brought to our table and the strawberry color was not quite what I expected but smooth and sweet. There was a 2 hour time limit but we had no problem eating our fill before then. 18% gratuity automatically added to our bill but they worked for it. I'd come back again for sure.

Whenever I crave Korean, this is my go-to. As soon as you sit, they give you banchan which consists…read moreof a few types of kimchee. They're all amazing. I typically order the lunch special which is available from 10:30 - 3:30 pm daily. I always get meat jun and shrimp tempura. The portions are HUGE - I have left overs for three days their meat jun is juicy and breading just right. The shrimp tempura is hot and fresh, and the cabbage is always soooo ono. If you're ever hungry between the hours of 10:30 - 3:30, this place is A MUST.

Awesome mom-and-pop, local hangout over in Aiea. You can find these just about everywhere on this…read moreisland, if you know where to look. So yes, this is a Korean spot in case its name didn't give it away. Looks small and nondescript from the exterior, with not too much parking out front as it shares this lot with other businesses. Inside is bigger than you think, though. Most people come here for takeout, but there is plenty of comfortable seating if you want to stick around. I can see why this is a popular lunch spot for the locals on their break. Food comes out quick and service is efficient and diligent. Lots to choose from the menu, but they have daily lunch specials that makes it pretty easy for you to choose. You can pick two of their regular items and it comes with rice, veggies, and banchan at a discounted price. For what you're getting, this is a SUPERB deal. They absolutely do not skimp out on the portions. This will fill you up for the whole day. Ordered the following lunch special: - BBQ short ribs and chicken - 9/10: My God man, this was awesome. Came straight from the BBQ out back (they have an open fire grill) and you could literally taste that lovely smoke. Perfectly cooked, tasty, tender, juicy, and delicious. I believe they use the same marinade for both proteins, but I ain't complaining. Just great stuff. So yeah, I'm already hungry just thinking about it. Definitely a GREAT time was had by all.

this unassuming little kbbq spot in kalihi has really high quality meat and the funniest korean…read moreaunties to match. they're so generous with their portions so you're not constantly waiting to place another order. when you order brisket, they deliver a huge plate piled high with meat! the meat quality is really good, none of that cheap super fatty or touch pieces. the only thing is they don't have any smoke hoods so it gets quite warm inside despite them running split ac units and fans throughout the space.

Food 10/10 Service 6/10…read more The meat choices were really good there and for a good price as well. The service was okay, they were really nice it was just hard to get their attention sometimes. The side dishes are also great and it comes with the set. The soju drinks are also a perfect addition to the meal