Cravings satisfied! The ambiance is nice, the service was good and got the job done. But the food…read morewas really the best part! The kimchee pancake is one of the best I ever had. I also love their lunch special, it's so worth it. A purple rice, protein entree and soup! Can't wait to go back

We went shortly after opening and the place filled up quickly. Parking on the back is valet only…read morebut you can also find street parking We chose the 9 course menu and it is soo much food. In addition to the banchan you also get salad, steamed eggs, your choice of soup/noodles and ice cream! In addition to the assorted meats. You don't just pick one, you get 4 different meats and a lot of them Will check out their aina haina location next

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.

Never had bossam before but thought it was fantastic. Just wished they gave more fixings for ssam…read more But extra fixings can be purchased. Soondubu was also one of the better tasting ones we've had. Prices though are a bit on the high side for the portion size. Service is basically minimal. Ordering takes place on the table kiosk. Don't know if it's normal but after bringing your food, the server is pretty much a ghost, at least that was our experience during this visit. Restaurant has a vibe for the younger crowd and for those who like or don't mind to listening k-music most of the time.

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.

Food: The food was good. I had no complaints. I ended up…read moregetting Meat Jun and Seafood Pancake (sharing the pancake). In total it was about $39. Taste wise the meat jun with the sauce was not sweet. But I enjoyed it regardless. The quantity was great! Along with the unlimited banchan I was a happy camper that got to take extras home. Service: Great! I called 2 hours beforehand on a Friday for a reservation for a party of 8 + a baby stroller and they accommodated us wonderfully. They also allowed us to split the check at the register by items. They gave e water as needed as well. Atmosphere/Ambiance: Casual. Where you feel you can go into after a long day and have a good meal. Would I go back again? Yes. :) My only regret was that I ate my food and enjoyed the company I was with, forgetting about taking photos for this review.

Right next to H-Mart is Seoul Cook in Kaka'ako. I was starving after taking two back-to-back…read moreworkout classes nearby and my friend recommended we get food here and I'm so glad we did. First off, all the complimentary banchan (Korean side dishes). From the classic kimchi, fishcake, cucumber kimchi, and radish. And if you're dining in, just ask and you can get refills of whatever you want more of. If you're doing take out, they still give you all of the banchan!v We did dine-in but take out / online orders seemed popular. But I loved dining in because of the Ajumma here! She was so sweet and funny, and even made the perfect bite (radish kimchi on top of the meat jun, so the acid offsets the oily fried jun) and fed it to my boyfriend LOL. We got a ton of food! The seafood soondabu soup, seafood korean pancake, seafood bibimbap, meat jun, and zucchini jun. We had a lot of leftovers that we took home. The food was good but it's really the service and love that makes this a 5-star experience.

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 honestly hadn't been back to this place in a long time because of the lingering fish smell it…read moreused to have. However, since I was in the area, my partner and I decided to give it another shot...and now I'm hooked In fact, I went three times last month. Not only is the food amazing, but the service is on another level. Everyone is incredibly friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend calling ahead for reservations. My go-to order is always the poke and kalbi, and the third dish depends on whatever my partner is craving that day. Parking can be a little challenging, but I promise it's worth it. Everything we've tried has been absolutely delicious. If I could, I'd eat here once a week! It's currently my partner's and my favorite spot. 10/10, highly recommend!

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.

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.

I had the Kalbee and meat jun combo Kalbee on the chewy…read moreside and meat jun was okay not the best .

My new favorite spot after a long and exhausting week of work!!! Perfect place for a date or with…read morefriends!!! -Half order fried mandoo -cheesy ttoekbokki -kimbap -seafood scallion pancake (YOU GOTTA GET IT EXTRA CRISPY!!!!) Service was great and fast and the BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!!! Definitely coming back with all our friends!!!!

We went there for Father's Day dinner and they have parking in the building parking lot…read more The food was very good and service was fast and friendly. The mandoo came out hot and crispy and not oily and the dipping sauce was very tasty, the mandoo was delicious. The spicy squid that I ordered was good not too spicy and more vegetables than squid but was very good. My wife had the meat Jun and said it was okay, but she liked the sauce. The seafood chives pancake was very good and tasty. The bulgogi Hot pot was also very filling and tasty. The banchan was very flavorful and tasty and kept refilling it. Restrooms are located on the 2nd floor and most restaurants are on the 1st floor and you need a code to enter the restroom.

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.