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    Soon's Kal Bi BBQ

    3.8 (880 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    SOON'S KAL BI BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Derek W.

    Discovered Soon's from an IG post about a few of their favorite spots in Oahu. Decided to check it out for dinner during our last trip out. Was a quick 15 minute drive from the Hilton village. Arrived to find a no frills restaurant. First discovered meat jun while out in Lanai and loved it. Opted for both the meat jun mix and kalbi plate. Food was ready within 5 mins and decided to eat back at our hotel as we had a full kitchen and dining table. The food smelled amazing and somehow we made it back in less than 10 mins. The kalbi and bbq chicken were both awesome. Was really disappointed with the meat jun as it had a weird chewy texture. Upon closer inspection, not sure if it was even beef! Loved how they include both kimchi and cooked bean sprouts with each plate. We thought the portions were pretty generous and had more than enough for lunch the next day! Would definitely head back for both their kalbi and bbq chicken during our next visit out to HNL. Bring cash as that's the only payment accepted here!!

    Bbq Chicken and Meat jun plate
    Karen T.

    Always get a great bang for your buck and the foods consistently good! If you're familiar with Salt Lake Shopping Center you've probably been here.

    Anthony A.

    This was my go to spot when I was living in Hawaii in the 80's. Going back 40 years later and still having the same flavor and food was marvelous!! The food is amazing! There is nothing on the meu that is a bad choice. The service level is as expected frpm a takeout window. Friendly and polite service. I was on the island for 3 days and had 3 meals there at the tables. It's a perfect place to sit and eat while smelling the smoke of the teriyaki chicken. I would fly back just to go here! Not the beach!

    Ordering and pick-up windows
    Lizzy Z.

    I couldn't decide what to get at this classic kbbq spot, so I picked the Kalbi Combo so I could try a little of many things! The Kalbi Combo comes with kalbi, BBQ chicken, bulgogi (BBQ beef), meat jun, and mandoo. The portion is generous and could definitely be shared between 2 people. Overall, the meats are AMAZING. The kalbi, chicken, and bulgogi were all so flavorful, juicy, tender, and perfectly cooked, with that slightly charred barbecue flavor. The seasoning is well-balanced - just the right blend of savory, sweet, umami. The meat jun has a crisp, light batter and tender meat, and it comes with an amazing sauce that complements it really well. It's not too greasy, and the sauce is the perfect level of acidity to balance it out. Also tastes really good with the fried mandoo. The highlight is really the meat - the banchan is just so-so, and the rice was a little too wet for my liking. The kimchi is not the most flavorful, and they use regular cabbage instead of napa cabbage, which was a little odd to me. The bean sprouts were okay - they had a light, slightly acidic dressing on it. I love banchan so I was a little bummed they don't have other options to choose from, but I don't mind too much, because everything else was seriously amazing. There is a dining area with a few booths for customers to sit at around the corner of the order/pick-up windows, which are covered by an awning. Last thing to keep in mind about Soon's is that they are cash only!

    Michelle M.

    first visit tried something new , prices lil high but their menu offers mix plates , Galbi , meat jun which I enjoyed and their mandoo , burgers , teriyaki sando and more they have sitting area outside with couple of tables , parking lot part of the Salt Lake Shopping Center also offer catering, payment : Cash only

    Meat Jun plate with my 2 favs only found in Hawaii, and this version at Soon's is perfect
    Pam A.

    Food and serve always good! I've visited Soons since the eighties and the food tastes the same, served hot, fresh and original sauces are perfect. I got the meat Jun plate combo the best of both worlds. Please don't go anywhere, I'll be back every time!

    Meat Jhun

    Soon's kal bi is great i always get the meat jun plate, very generous on the portion and the salads (kimchi, cabbage, bean sprout.) taste amazing too! They give out 2 side sauces which add to the flavor of the meat jun!

    I had heard a lot of good things about Soons Meat Jun, so while I was in the area I decided to give it a try. I ended up spending about $21 for a plate, which I didn't mind as long as the quality matched. Unfortunately, the meat jun didn't taste like traditional meat jun at all. The texture was really off , it was hard instead of the usual light, fluffy consistency you expect. It just wasn't enjoyable. I was pretty disappointed, especially after hearing such good reviews. Personally, I won't be going back.

    Family Pack
    Tiffany H.

    Used to come here often growing up but haven't been for years. Got their family pack. It has a decent amount of food for the price which includes mandoo, bulgogi, Kalbi, bbq chicken and meat jun. All the meats have good flavor but the meat jun were super thin slices of meat. Young's has much better meat jun. You have to order the veggies and rice separately and pay more for it. Prices have increased quite a bit since I last visited but it is a decent Korean place for the area.

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    Elisa M.

    Simple, no frills dining but the food is always great. No trip to the island is complete for me if it doesn't include a stop at Soon's. Make sure you bring cash as it's cash only!

    Kal Bi and Meat Jhun.

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    Favorite in town Local eatery love it well recommended especially central or Salt Lake areas serving Korean Food

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    Never had a problem with the food. Whatever we've ordered from there has always been delicious. Just remember, they only take cash.

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    Everything is gud except ....da meat chun jus like thin dry cardboard no taste everytime my ohana orders da family pack...sorry 2 say

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    The best meat Jun on da island for its texture between the beef & egg along with the dipping sauce !

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