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.

We came for lunch and got a seafood pancake to share. I got lunch special #1 which included a stone…read morepot rice, soondubu, and kalbi. First off they brought out 8 types of banchan. Most were good, just one of them we thought was too salty. The seafood pancake was good to share. I enjoyed my lunch special. The rice is scooped out of the stone pot into a bowl and tea poured inside to soften up the rice stuck to the pot. The rice was great to eat both ways. I chose soondubu for my soup and I enjoyed the taste. It had just enough spice/heat and had some clams along with the soft tofu. The kalbi was good being not your typical local style, overly sweet tasting. It had a little bit of sweetness and more of a restrained taste which is a good thing. There was a good amount of Korean people eating there which is always a good sign!

Waiter was super chill and nice. The prix fixe menu was a really good deal for how much food it was.read more

Service was 10,000%! Our server was Tae, and he was absolutely amazing from start to finish. He…read morepromptly took our order and continued checking on us whenever he was helping another table. He was incredibly personable, friendly, and attentive without ever being intrusive. We asked Tae if he would sing "Happy Birthday" with us in Korean, and he happily did it--and he was actually on tune too! His service and personality truly made our experience special. The food was delicious as well. We ordered the lunch combo with kalbi and cold noodles. The kalbi was a very generous portion, and the cold noodles were probably the most noodles I've ever received at a Korean restaurant! The banchan were all delicious--there wasn't a single one that I didn't enjoy. We also ordered the seafood pancake, and it was loaded with seafood. It was crispy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Everything came out in a timely manner, and there was no long wait between the banchan and our main dishes. If you're looking for delicious Korean food and top-notch service, I highly recommend Hangang Ala Moana--and if you can, ask for Tae! You definitely won't be disappointed. We'll absolutely be back!

Came to Jagalchi on a Friday night closer to 7pm without reservations for a party of 7. We had to…read morewait around 15 minutes for a table. They have free parking in the small lot right outside their restaurant, but there is also paid parking across the street. We were lucky, and people were leaving as we got there. For 7 of us, we got the rabokki, meat jun, half order of bossam, and kimchee pancake. This was more than enough food for everyone, and we probably would have skipped the kimchee pancake next time. The food was really good, and I would definitely recommend the bossam if you're with a group. The meat is super soft and flavorful, and even the half order was a generous portion. We also ordered the lemon soju and yogurt soju pitchers. They have tablets for you to order the food, which was super convenient. The food comes out pretty quickly, and the service is friendly. Overall, would recommend here for good Korean food and fun vibes.

I went in on a Friday evening for dinner and it wasn't busy. There is ample parking available in…read morefront of the restaurant and on the street. The restaurant gives off Korean pub vibes, decently sized, and best suited for smaller groups. We ordered a variety of food: chicken combo, kimbap, bulgogi, bossam, and spicy rice cakes. The food was very delicious. My favorite was the bulgogi because it was tender and flavorful. I also enjoyed the spicy rice cakes, but I wish they gave a bigger portion of it.. The chicken was okay, but not something I'd order again. The spicy sauce was drenched all over the chicken and was very spicy. The regular crispy chicken didn't have enough salt for me and was overcooked.

Yummy spot near keeaumoku Sam's Club for Korean tofu soup and other dishes! They have banchan, and…read moretheir beef and pork tofu soup is my go to. Their meat jun is good, but seafood pancake is very very breaded. A good adorable spot for Korean food. Friendly staff, and nice for a quick meal.

If I could give this place zero stars, I absolutely would…read more The customer service was horrible from the moment we arrived. We were told the waiter was the owner, must be under a new owner and if that's true, his behavior was extremely disappointing. I would not recommend eating somewhere where you're made to feel like an inconvenience. My soon do bu tofu soup was literally thrown onto the table, causing some of it to spilt over on the side. We were not given enough chopsticks, and when we asked for straws because the ones we had broke, his attitude became even worse. He started slamming things around, and when we tried to get his attention, he clearly heard us, laughed, said something under his breath and walked away. Thankfully, the other person working with him came over and helped us. At that point, I couldn't even enjoy my food because of how uncomfortable and unwelcome we felt. I ended up asking for my food to be packed to go. The overall atmosphere felt extremely toxic, rude, and unwelcoming. What made it even more disappointing was that we were there during a time when it wasn't even busy. I will not be returning, and based on this experience, I cannot recommend this place.

Great lunch specials here…read more Service with a smile. You may need to wait a bit as there was only one person taking orders, providing water and your meal. But she was very nice! The restaurant is clean and welcoming. Ample tables are available to dine in. Korean shows play on the television. Air conditioning is good. There is a bathroom inside the establishment. We found street parking today. The lunch specials are very reasonable and serving size is ample. Ban Chan is flavorful and delicious, especially the cucumber kim chee! We had an extra serving of this! They also do take out orders and catering.

Food was okay, nothing spectacular. It'll do if you crave Korean food and are in the area…read more Service was alright. The server (owner?) seemed kind of curt. Not outright rude or anything, maybe she was having a bad day or that's just her demeanor. The restaurant has a somewhat odd layout but it was bright and played k-music videos on the tv on the wall.

I was a die-hard Sorabol patron.. then I randomly tried Kyung's…read more Love da kalbi, love da meat jun, love da poke and all da sides. This is now my usual go to Korean spot, probably order a plate from here maybe once a month.

One of my go-to spots for late-night ahi and Korean BBQ plates! The service is always fast and…read morefriendly, and while the banchan selection is a little limited, everything is solid. I love the BBQ chicken, meat jun, kalbi, soondubu, and especially the spicy ahi. There's such a good variety of proteins to choose from, so you'll definitely leave happy and full. If you love masago, I highly recommend getting the spicy ahi. It's one of my favorites here! The restaurant itself is pretty small, intimate, and dark, but it's perfect for a quick and casual meal. The portions and prices are also a really good value. Definitely one of those reliable spots I keep coming back to!

They're still only doing take out orders but the quality and quantity is still there. They're more…read moreon the expensive side by they're worth it! They're know for their meat Jun here especially their sauce. The mandoo was also great!

Best in the game. This Korean bbq has very different taste from other's. The meat Jun plate is huge…read moreportions, not like others meat is very thin , the egg batter is real eggs soft and juicy. Very good service, make sure you call ahead to phone order. They're very busy , too bad we can't dine on anymore.

This place blew my expectations out of the water! We came here for a quick lunch and it was…read moreeverything we needed. We got the spicy buckwheat cold noodles, which were refreshing and flavorful and went so well with the mustard and vinegar that it came with. The addition of the kalbi was a super great lunch deal and came with banchan! The service was extremely friendly and attentive and the space is spacious and clean. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a reasonably priced delicious meal. Lunch is great, and I hear that dinner is BYOB.

Korean classics done right at a reasonable cost. A cozy space nestled near the mall on Ke'eamoku,…read moreIreh is my go to place when I want Korean food. Must gets include: seafood pancake, teokbokki with cheese, KFC, and meatjun. Given that the space is a bit smaller, it can get busy but service is quick! There's parking at Azure, but during high times, it's probably best to street park or walk from the m

Just found out that they are closing down Choi's Garden at the end of August 2026…read more We love their cold noodles, and not just on special, but they do a good job with the broth although the quantity of noodles can be problematic and they do not provide many ban chan. Just wish Korean food didn't get so expensive with its rising popularity. I hope that this closing doesn't start a flood of closings in this fragile economy. Hong Yeong closed at the end of July and now Choi's.

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.

Food and sides were excellent and service was on it. Guy kept coming to check on us! Was…read morevery yummy!

Korean BBQ in Waikiki? Hmmm…read more I stumbled upon this place as I was craving KBBQ. I was greeted upon arrival and was sat at my table. This restaurant has four different meat packages; 29.95 Small Selection, $46 Larger Selection, $60 Larger Selection with Sides & $99.99 Wagyu + Everything else. The vibe was similar to Sikdorak, very modern, music playing in the background. If I could rate the meats & banchan altogether, I'd give this restaurant a 4/5 stars as I have eaten better quality/tastier food at the other KBBQ spots. Other than that service was a 5/5 stars because my waitress helped me cook my meats and the staff were very attentive and kind. Check this place out if you are in the heart of waikiki!