Topped Waikiki is a solid choice for a bite to eat in Waikiki! It's a little corner kitchen where you order want you want at a window and take it to go or eat at the handful of tables and chairs they have on the patio. The service is quick and the staff polite. I ordered the shoyu chicken with a soft-boiled egg on top and a frozen strawberry smoothie. It was very filling and quite delicious. The frozen smoothie was especially refreshing! I definitely recommend! read more

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Good service and cute little place to stop to grab a drink or a snack. I'll try their japchae when I'm back in a few weeks. I wanted to this time, but I was too full each time I passed by lol. Prices are fair and it's right across the street from a pink line stop. read more

Topped Waikiki - Iconic Island Vibes - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Overall Rating: 3.5 We love Korean and Hawaiian food, and we were happy to see Topped was a short walk from our hotel. Walking up to the window to order was easy and service was pretty efficient. There are several outside tables to eat at if not taking home or back to your hotel. The main reason for the rating was that the food quality was a little lower that expected compared with other restaurants at their price point. We tried Topped twice in case the first time was just an off night, but in both cases, we found the beef in their beef & butter rice dish to be overly salty and not very tender, and the added egg was overcooked. The spicy pork bowl had better flavor but was over sauced for our palate. The shoyu chicken was also a bit dry. read more

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Foos (4/5): Got the spicy pork topped with egg. Overall solid and delicious but some of the pork was a bit tougher. Service (4/5): You order from the cashier and then pick up from a designated area. Food came out fast and no issues. They gave cold water cups. Ambiance (4/4): Chill outdoor vibes with a decent amount of seating. read more

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We were so disappointed because of the great reviews. The pictures at the counter menu is different than what they serve. The meals now come with a salad drenched in honey mustard. My wife enjoyed her Kalbi Steak, and the soft eggs were cooked perfectly in all our dishes, however the rest of our dishes were drowned in sesame oil and honey mustard! Both the Beef & Butter, and the Shoyu Chicken were tender, but unfortunately the flavor was drowned out. I do not understand these joints that drench sauces all over their dishes! It wasn't even busy when we came. We enjoyed the chill music & vibes with the outdoor dining on the street side. They just need to take it easy on the sauces. FYI: There is no restroom. read more

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11:45pm on our first night on Oahu after weeks of island hopping when we wound up here which was a blessing! The owner was amazing! He and those working were so gracious preparing one of us a snowcone after checking to see that some had frozen after running out earlier and it was out of this world -old school perfect crunchy with delicious strawberry flavoring. Also gracious enough to prepare the best glass noodles we've had anywhere-crunchy fresh carrot strips and cabbage with perfectly cheesy seasoned glass noodles. The Tteokbokki was perfect as he tailored spice level to our preference which isn't super hot lol. We are writing this after five days on this island and we still haven't found better food or all around better and kinder service than this little treasure. read more

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Came back two days in a row just for the fresh pinapple smoothie. It was like dole whip in a straw. The dude at the register gave us samples and we were hooked. Even after he gave us the drinks he still gave us another cup with more Pineapple smoothie hahah! 10/10 shakas read more

Topped Waikiki - Pineapple smoothies - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Can't speak to ambiance or service since I didn't dine in. Another DoorDash order but super awesome plate of food. Got the Tofu Bibimbap with a side of Kalbi. What a winning choice. Food was awesome, everything tasted great. The tofu bibimbap was cheaper than the others but with the side of Kalbi made it around the same price so that was worth it. A little spicy but that's okay. Lots of food, could've been two meals but scarfed it all down in one sitting lol. read more

Topped Waikiki - Tofu Bibimbap with a side of Kalbi - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Probably the ultimate hole in the wall in honolulu near waikiki. We came here twice because the kalbi plate for 18 dollars in hindsight is a very good deal with solid food. The portion could be a bit bigger but hey, its waikiki. We also had the smoothie which was alright but I probably wouldn't get that again. The staff service was a little underwhelming but the value is there for a hole in the wall. Check them out. read more

We got in late to our hotel after a long travel day with multiple delays and this place was among very few delivery options at that hour (that wasn't a fast food or pizza chain). We were all exhausted and starving, and thankfully Topped Waikiki hit the spot. The kimchi fried rice was solid, the bulgogi was tasty and tender, and the spicy bulgogi was excellent. Also loved the Japchae (glass noodle dish). read more

You just order at the counter and it took 5 minutes to get my food. The beef is so tender. I thought the bowls came with pickled onions and sauces but this was just beef, an egg, rice and lettuce with dressing. I would make sure to ask what comes on top as their menu isn't very descriptive. It may be extra for sauces. They only have outdoor seating read more

Topped Waikiki - Kalbi beef and egg - meat is tender - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I was here a few years ago and enjoyed it and so made it a point to come back. Seems like they've totally changed things. The shave ice was terrible, ice was not finely shaved but more chunky. And it tasted like syrups and not the fruit puree. I also ordered tofu bibimbap and the tofu was flavorless except for the red spicy sauce. Will not go back. Do not recommend read more

I was sooooo sad when visiting here yesterday. They used to have wonderful quality kalbi, this is no longer the case. I couldn't even eat it, and I used to come here for lunch regularly for years. They added mandoo to the menu, which was actually really tasty so for that they get an extra star, but please go back to your old kalbi recipe because whatever you served me yesterday was offensive read more

Topped Waikiki - Rubber kalbi, tasted like cat meat - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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AMAZING all the way around the food was very delicious and so is the customer service the portions are a really good size definitely a good meal if you want leftovers I ordered the bologie meat and everything that came in the plate was amazing the corn was nice and cold and the salad was amazing definitely will be coming back on my next trip!! read more

I've been coming here for the past 6 years when visiting hawaii. It doesn't look like anything special and it's in a little shack tucked away. The beef and butter meal is the best I've ever had! The flavor is Rich and the meat is tender and juicy. The prices are fair and the portions are great. I will continue coming every year when I visit Hawaii. read more

Topped serves delicious traditional Korean food. They have a small patio with seating available. They do not accept reservations, so if you want to grab a seat then you may need to wait. They have a lot of options and no matter what you choose, you should be happy. read more

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Decided to order takeout from here as I was really looking forward to trying the kalbi bibimbap. The dish came with a generous portion of tender kalbi. Egg was a bit over cooked. The worst part was the missing gochujang sauce!! That ruined it for me because bibimbap isn't complete without the sauce. It was my first impression of Topped & sadly not a good one. read more

Quick to go outdoor spot for a late night flight in on this first eats of Oahu trip. Portions were larger than I expected for a 10pm late late dinner and also had a korean paste spicyness I wasn't expecting. It was really good even though I was really hungry. I'd suggest getting a drink here or some where to help with that kick if you aren't used to it. The food was made quick for to go too and you appreciate that for a late night grub. I initially had trouble looking for it so be sure to peek the outdoor photos to get a sense of what you're looking for. read more

Topped Waikiki - Outdoor Photo at Night - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The only thing Korean in this restaurant is the guy who takes order. The Tofu Bibimbap is like cold salad vegetables tossed together. The guy at the pickup window just put some shredded lattices, carrots, and cubed tofu on cold rice and randomly squeezed spicy sauce then called it Bibimbap. It took him less than two one minute. It is the worst Korean food I have ever had in the states. read more

Food was awesome, affordable korean food that taste good. Staffs were nice to everyone even some people just asked questions about another stuff. I personally want to recommend. They have tables and chairs so you can eat or take it back to the hotel to eat. read more

Topped Waikiki - Galbi plate - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We had the spicy pork and the bulgogi, both were excellent. The spice level was just ight ad the flavors amazing. Also nice size portions.

Good food, I liked it. Service was good. Seating is below average and needs improvement but overall good experience. read more

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I was looking forward to trying out Topped based on their reviews, and not to mention they proclaim to serve the "best Korean food in Waikiki." However, I was disappointed with my overall experience. The husband and I ordered the Kalbi Steak & Egg Bowl in which food came out quickly. Food was okay and everything tasted fine, but it wasn't memorable and I certainly wouldn't say it was "the best." Portion sizes are decent, prices were a bit steep, and there is limited outdoor seating. The staff also wasn't particularly welcoming or friendly. All in all, it is an okay spot to grab Korean food if you are in the area, but for what you are paying here, you can certainly get something better elsewhere. read more

Topped Waikiki - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Sweet sorbet late afternoon treat on a summer day after Tsunami warning experience ~ part of the adventures here. Extremely urban surroundings read more

Topped Waikiki - Tripleberry Sorbet - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Topped Waikiki is a super fun place in Waikiki for grubbin' on some seriously loaded dishes. Their signature Korean bibimbap and fries are stacked high with tasty toppings that'll make your taste buds do a happy dance. If you're lookin' for some next-level comfort food, this spot's got you covered. Go check it out for a good time and some epic eats! Parking can be a pain but solid location central to all the cool bars in Waikiki. read more

Topped Waikiki - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I grabbed a quick bite to eat with my husband before heading to watch the Friday night fireworks. There was only one girl working and making the food, but it wasn't too busy so the wait was not too bad. The beef bowl was yummy and I devoured it pretty fast! Happy eating! read more

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Highly recommended! This little shop is located very conveniently and it is hard to miss because it is very colorful. My husband chose the chicken mayo and I chose the dupbap. They were both pretty good! The girl that took our order was super friendly! There are a few tables and chairs available though only some of them have shade. The food here is very affordable, compared to all the food places around it. Highly recommend it! read more

Topped Waikiki - Dupbap and chicken mayo - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I use to get this everytime I came to Waikiki but this past time, the workers didn't seem to care about the guests or their orders. Meat was dry and I would have been better off just making rice and eggs for myself. read more

1/7/23 It saddens me that I have to give this place 1 star because the pictures looked so good, but that expectation was crushed when Zach and I stopped by to get a quick bite for dinner. There was a handful of people waiting when we got there. It's a small menu and you order at a window. There is some outdoor seating. When your order is ready, there will be an automated message that tells you your order number and to pick up your meal. Upon check-in, you can get a free miso soup or drink. Here's what we got: 1. Organic tofu bibimbap set with a miso soup and kimchi. 2. Chicken mayo bibimbap (mine) + free miso soup with check in The food took about 25 minutes to be ready for pick up. They messed up the order because they forgot to include the miso soup with Zach's meal. The chicken and egg is good in taste but it was all drenched in mayonnaise. I enjoy mayo once in a while, but the amount they put in this single bowl was more than what I would eat in a year. Zach was also unhappy with his meal. He described it as "a bland tofu salad covered with sriracha". He had to force himself to finish his bowl. I couldn't finish mine at all due to the mayo overload. I could only tolerate a handful of bites before I started to feel sick. Zach did comment that the kimchi was okay, but it was very sad-looking. Even the miso soup was pretty abysmal... it would be more accurate to call it a cup of miso. Overall, the experience we had with Topped Waikiki was not good at all. We waited almost 30 minutes for unpleasant tasting food. We gave this place a chance and it was a fail. Best to skip this spot as there are definitely better spots to get food. read more

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Oh my gosh! The food was divine! It's truly a hole in the wall kind of place. I can't believe its name TOPPED too but the food was delectable! Even at night it was so fresh. I can't recommend this enough. The service was fast too but mind the outside seating, sometimes they get too busy and don't clean the tables. Other than that you're really there for the food anyways. YUM!!! read more

Topped Waikiki - Basically a shack! - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Got delivery from this place. Food was trash. Idk what it is but getting good steak/beef in Hawaii is difficult ??? I ordered delivery from diff places and a lot of them have very bad quality beef. The texture and taste is just so strange. I went thru the pictures on yelp before ordering uber eats and the meat did not look like the one I received. Never again. read more

This a cute shop in the middle of all the fun. It was amazing! This was a delightful afternoon treat after sightseeing. read more

Topped Waikiki - This was better than I imagined! A true treat. - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

this place went downhill, food quality used to be good & prices were fair before. However, my most recent visit was met with bad service & an uninviting ambiance. They don't offer any kamaaina discounts & the bowls are really small and not worth the price. I ended up paying $18.85 for a single shallow bowl/plate of bibimbap that wasn't even that good. You're better off buying kimchi from palama market down the street then buying a plate lunch from L&L, it's way cheaper & essentially the same food read more

Topped Waikiki - Skimpy portion of bibimbap with kalbi $18.85 - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This was my first plate I had to come back the next 3 days ... when I say addicted it's an understatement. 10/10 worth the price u know it's good when it's on a corner store read more

Topped Waikiki - Signature Kalbi bowl - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Since my family was full from drinking boba, hubby said we should just order 1 entree for both kids to share. I ended up ordering the shoyu chicken, which comes with rice and a soft boiled egg. I thought the chicken was quite bland and my son said the egg tasted weird (maybe the lack of salt). No vegetables were given. I'm not quite sure why this place has such high reviews. read more

Topped Waikiki - Shoyu chicken with soft boiled egg - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The Hang Loose shave ice was da bomb . Very authentic, family owned, special little place. We'll be back for sure!

The quality of the food is subpar and the kitchen is not hygienic. Several people I went here with had food poisoning, and upon further research, many people have had food poisoning here before according to the health department. Really wouldn't advise eating here unless you're willing to take a risk. Highly recommend going elsewhere that's cleaner and better! read more

I stopped by for a late night meal and ordered a couple of their popular dishes: the Kalbi Steak and Egg and the Beef and Butter Rice. I also checked in on Yelp for the free miso soup offer. The service was unfriendly throughout my visit. Upon receiving our food, I noticed the miso soup was missing so I kindly let them know. They filled up a tiny cup halfway and gave it to me. I proceeded to notice a few missing ingredients for the Beef and Butter Rice plate. I didn't bother asking about it. The food itself was pretty good, but I felt that they skimped on the portions relative to the menu pictures. After learning that another review mentioned this same exact scenario, I decided that I won't be recommending this place to anyone nor returning. read more

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It does what it needs to do. Whole in the wall outdoor spot Will you be full? Yes Is it tasty? Yes Food value to price? No (they are in Waikiki though) Got in from a late flight & needed food. This is one of the few spots open late & it smelled good. Food was fine, service was fine, price point a bit high considering other plate lunch spots. We ordered 3 bowls: Bibimbap & added spicy pork: $18 * veggies looked fresh & crispy, the spicy pork had a nice kick! Would recommend Korean fried rice w/ egg & added bulgogi: $18 * nice flavor but I prefer more kimchi. Bulgogi was nice addition to that savoriness. Kalbi was recommended my staff. The Ultimate plate: $28 * rice with 4 types of meat. The meats were all cut up so it didn't look like a whole piece of anything. The braised beef was tender & nice flavor. Chicken was chicken (looked a bit fake). Bulgogi was good & a pork. To be honest, I think optics plays a huge role. Food were serviced in those rectangular to go boxes (versus a bowl). First look, it looked like a very thin layer of rice & meat thrown on top, box looked empty. But if it were in a bowl it'd look more full & present as more for the value. Like I mentioned above, there's cheaper plate lunch spots but if you need something late night stop by & give it a try! read more

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The food was so so good and came out so quick!! We are so impressed and are already planning our next trip back. Super friendly and welcoming service. Definitely worth stopping by, do not miss out on this!! We ordered the amazing spicy and non spicy bulgogi & the kalbi. read more

Topped Waikiki - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii