I always drove by, but never realized what a gem this place is. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The workers are nice, fast service, and a great relaxing atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was awesome too. Don't let the small entrance throw you off. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place inside is quite spacious and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Prices are quite reasonable, and the selections are great. I love the meat jun. Check it out, you won't be disappointed. read more

In total agreement with other fellow Yelpers - this place is an awesome choice for Korean BBQ down on the West Side. We needed to grab some food before heading to the beach and this lovely place popped up, so we decided to give it a try. Menu has a great selection and prices are affordable! I got the Spicy BBQ Chicken (mini) and my designated driver got the Mini Combo. My Spicy BBQ Chicken was very well-sauced and not too spicy. The sauce was great, but make sure you're not wearing anything light-colored (it will stain). The sides of seaweed and kimchi were great as well. It was definitely more "local" style kimchi, but nonetheless, delicious. The Mini Combo was very well-portioned and had a great variety of protein. Every piece was delicious and not too salty. The banchan was also very complimentary and tasty. Again, prices were great and very justified. Portions are generous and taste was present. We called in our order and it was ready when we got there. Just picked up and paid - easy as pie. If I go back for a beach side gathering, I will definitely come by here again to bring to the beach. I think this is a gem on the West Side and hope to see them again very soon! read more

Waianae Korean BBQ - Spicy BBQ Chicken (mini) - Korean Near Me - Waianae, Hawaii

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4.5!! Great food, good prices, huge portions, very tasty!! Super Ono!! One of the best spots to eat in Waianae!! Great service! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Waianae Korean BBQ - #6 for me - Korean Near Me - Waianae, Hawaii

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Updated menu. Ordered Combo #2, Kalbi & BBQ Beef, #2 Kalbi & Spicy Pork, Chicken Katsu Plate, 3 pc Kalbi plate, Side Mando 10 pc, 8 ps Shrimp tempura & French Fries! Love the food and service. read more

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The food is soooo yum! My husband didn't even wait for me to take a picture, he started eating the bibim kooksoo (bibim guksu). Service was great! The uncle working the front walked the food out to me when he saw that I went to load up my baby and stroller (I was going to come back to grab my food) very kind of him! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dine in is spacious and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everything was delicious. Kimchee stew to the House combo B will definitely be back! read more

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Whenever our family goes to Waianae Korean BBQ, it's always a treat. It's so interesting to think that Waianae has decent Korean food, since the coast is not known for a large Korean diaspora. One of the defining factors for me in an East Asian eatery is the quality of their rice. Waianae Korean BBQ does rice right--their rice is perfect, every single time. Hawaii people tend to be satisfied with wet or mushy rice, as long as it's Calrose (medium-grain) rice. But Waianae Korean BBQ goes the extra mile, and they not only use a tasty medium-grain rice, but it is never mushy or clumpy or wet. The ownership is first-generation Korean, and it is always a treat for me to practice Korean with the Korean woman on the phone when she picks up. The food, as a result, reflects a trend I've seen across the board in Hawaii--the ingredients and preparation methods have progressed with the development of South Korea, but the flavors remain reminiscent of old-school Hawaii-Korean food. My go-to is the meat jun & spicy pork combo, with baechu-gimchi (cabbage kimchi), choy sum, japchae (also spelled chapchae, but please know it's not the same as "long rice" as we know chicken long rice in Hawaiian cuisine), and the gamja-bokkeum (shoyu potato). Get the side order of mandoo (mandu) as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I guess because Waianae Korean BBQ was established during the COVID-19 pandemic, the interior was meant to be spacious (maybe to allow for social distancing) and is very barebones (maybe to prioritize to-go and phone orders).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There are some tables inside now, but it's still nothing floofy or cutesy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]In true Waianae style, there is usually Hawaiian music playing over speakers--nothing really particularly "Korean" or even Asian about the ambiance, but I think that's the owners understanding their clientele.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's more Hannara than it is Million or even Chodang. (Hannara is Korean for "Han (Korean) Nation." Compare that with the name for South Korea in Korean, Hanguk, "Han Country.") [[HIGHLIGHT]]In short, when you come here, although the ambiance and service feel more westside than Korean, the food is surprisingly rooted in Korea.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Prices are reasonable as well, compared to other locally-owned places, and portions are generous. I've uploaded scans of their takeout menu for those who'd like to see what they offer! read more

Waianae Korean BBQ - Take-out menu, front and back. - Korean Near Me - Waianae, Hawaii

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I had the combo kalbi with spicy pork. It was very tasty. The portion of food is huge.

Yummmm Yummmmm Yummy and affordable! Not my fave spot for Korean but it's close and the foods good. read more

Waianae Korean BBQ - Belly Pork plate! - Korean Near Me - Waianae, Hawaii

Service is outstanding! They are so kind and helpful. My kids are so picky! They just ask for fried rice and no veggies. Just eggs and rice. They may drive me crazy but I appreciate the staff can assist with getting them what they like. I might be obsessed with the glass noodles and whatever soup I wish I could remember the name of though next time I need meatless sound. Next time I need it spicier! The meat jun is phenomenal. Like the best I've had. Order it. Kalibi here is good but not my favorite on the island but they are well flavored and enjoyable. You either love or hate the soyu potatoes. We are house divided. I'm not a Mac salad fan but I try everything usually just not Mac salad. So if that's your thing I imagine this place's Mac salad is good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is huge. There's plenty of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I ordered for take out but it would easily fit my family of 7.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The food menu offered so many combinations, the amount was certainly more than ample and tasted fine if you like Korean BBQ and the accompanying vegetables like Kimchee, Cucumber Kimchee, Shredded Turnip (Daikon), Seaweed, Shoyu Potato, Mayo Potato, Tofu, Long Rice (Japchae), Bean Sprout, Choy Sum, Macaroni Salad, Corn, Fish Cakes. The ladies were pleasant enough but much of the food is preprepared and served out of metal heating trays other than the BBQ which is individually prepared from outback in the kitchen. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Prices were "reasonable" and this definitely reflected in the total lack of comfort, lighting or atmosphere in the waiting room / dinning room.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I did notice that the floors were quite dirty and did not venture into any restroom.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Basically a take out place like so many of the other restaurants in the Waianae and best gone to when you are really hungry. read more

This is good place (don't think they take credit cards though is the only thing I may be wrong in that please correct if I am) there's an L&L nearby and they get tons of repeat customers there, but this place is good to give a chance as well. The owner is really conscientious and she's a good person and squared away Shrimp fried rice is to die for. It's very good and a huge portion. read more

Food is ok , chap che or how ever it's spelt , it's not bad but it's missing something, maybe some sesame oil? Service is good , the girl working the register was very helpful and communicated very well and she's cute lol, sorry i couldn't help myself.. [[HIGHLIGHT]]the establishment , they keep it very clean and tidy[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was gonna take my food home to eat but it was so pleasant in there I actually changed my mind and ate inside..[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love how u can see through into the kitchen , I love when restaurants have that, gives u a sense of security knowing that u can see the people cooking your food and what kinda environment the kitchen is in ..[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I notice the. fountain drinks are Pepsi products but I like that the owners buy cans of coke and Coke Zero and sprite for us non Pepsi fans lol.. read more

Waianae Korean BBQ - #4 combo meat Jun/spicy pork - Korean Near Me - Waianae, Hawaii

We stumbled along this hidden gem on our road trip towards Mermaid Cave. We ordered the kalbi combo with kalbi and meat jun. The plate lunch came with a choice of 4 veggie sides, the lady in the front was very friendly and there was a constant flow of people ordering or picking up even thought it was after lunch. The food came out hot and delicious, all the sides tasted extremely fresh. I would come back again if we are in the area. read more

Waianae Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Waianae, Hawaii

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Was not a fan of this Korean restaurant. The meats were solid but the sides were terrible. I've never had warm chap Che. Cucumber was old and soft. Gina's kitchen was way better. read more

Another restaurant we just discovered in Waianae.  Absolutely delicious Korean!  I had spicy chicken with two good sides (shoyu potatoes and kimchi) and split meat jun with two others.  Wifey had jap chae which she loved read more

Waianae Korean BBQ - Spicy chicken - Korean Near Me - Waianae, Hawaii

Excellent Korean food in Waianae. Don't have to drive to Kapolei. Fast and efficient service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a big area to dine in and it's a chill environment inside, if you do decide to dine in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We get dinners here at least once every other week. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Pretty chill place to eat at in Waianae. Never busy so that's a plus for me.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As for the food, I tried the pork belly and the bbq beef. The pork belly was thinly sliced but flavor was good. The beef was dry af and lacking some flavor. Portion like everywhere is pupu size in my opinion. Portion patrol like most restaurants on this island unlike back in the day when portioning was like overflowing the styrofoam plate action. The veggies was the main attraction in my opinion. Had the kimchee seaweed bean sprouts and the Mac salad. Pricing doesn't match the portions but oh well. Might come back if I'm in the area. Cheeehoooo. read more

It's good and has flavors! Way better than the very first time I bought from here and that was a couple years ago. Not sure if new owners or new cook read more

Waianae Korean BBQ - meat jun plate with a scoop of Mac salad, pinch of bean sprouts, pinch ofmlong rice that had a big onions, and pinch of Kim chee - Korean Near Me - Waianae, Hawaii

[[HIGHLIGHT]]There are almost 100 seatings available in a warehouse look like building.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good I had was too hard to chew and typical Korean small plates were not tasteful. Prices are reasonable but not attractive. They want customers to clean up dirty plates and trays, which is okay with me. Workers were not friendly. I wouldn't go there any more. read more

In Oahu from Arizona for 4 days.. best food I've had on the island. Everything was flavorful and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the vibes were chill.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great pricing too, I was pleasantly surprised at the portion size for a bbq combo plate. Plenty to feed me and my wife. read more

The food menu offered so many combinations, the amount was certainly more than ample and tasted fine if you like Korean BBQ and the accompanying vegetables like Kimchee, Cucumber Kimchee, Shredded Turnip (Daikon), Seaweed, Shoyu Potato, Mayo Potato, Tofu, Long Rice (Japchae), Bean Sprout, Choy Sum, Macaroni Salad, Corn, Fish Cakes. The ladies were pleasant enough but much of the food is preprepared and served out of metal heating trays other than the BBQ which is individually prepared from outback in the kitchen. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Prices were "reasonable" and this definitely reflected in the total lack of comfort, lighting or atmosphere in the waiting room / dinning room.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I did notice that the floors were quite dirty and did not venture into any restroom.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Basically a take out place like so many of the other restaurants in the Waianae and best gone to when you are really hungry.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Not too bad really! Pass by here every so often and as other stated we really didn't know. Sits on the bottom all the way inside. Large parking lot out front with not many cars I think is why you don't think hey korean bbq. Our 2 combos was pretty good. Meat Jun was really good imo. Super soft and good flavor almost like a slight bbq meat flavor then egg battered. BBC chicken and beef was also good. Fried Mandoo was tasty as well. All out sides (ban chan) was good, my shoyu potato was ok however. That's usually my favorite. Here was slightly different then some of the others I've had. But overall pretty good. Fried combo sign said no hoki (fish) so they subbed for extra shrimp. Shrimp was ok think was pre-made store bought as it reminds me of the ones we buy from Chef Zone. Again I passed by a few times and honestly heard it on TV a few times watching Ultimate Japan (Love to travel and love Japan!). Now we know, when we are in the area wanting korean bbq, we'll be here. read more

Waianae Korean BBQ - Fried Combo (No fish, extra shrimp) - Korean Near Me - Waianae, Hawaii

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1st try, serving sizes were very skimpy, honestly. I don't see this restaurant survives much longer.

The food is good and the amount of food is good, But today, the young lady who picked up the phone who I like to say is probably a teenager felt the need to say the F word To us before hanging up, her exact words is next time effing order something else, I asked her about it when I went into the place, She said no, I did not say that which is a complete lie because it was clear as day exactly what she said, and it was on speaker I was gonna let it slide and say nothing But she felt the need to give my child attitude defending herself as if my child and I was hearing things, If you're gonna have someone picking up your phone representing your business, make sure they have proper manners and good customer service so you don't get reviews like this, read more

Waianae Korean BBQ - One of the best food I've had in a long time from a Korean bbq-pls- The prices are very reasonable for example that's $14 - Korean Near Me - Waianae, Hawaii

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Usually service is great. Today however was an exception. Worst service EVER!!! Come her often but won't return after today!!! read more

I ordered takeout on Monday 8/25/25. I have never dined here and wanted to try good Korean BBQ. Ordered a bibim kooksoo, stir fry squid, mini bbq chicken, a cheeseburger & fries combo and an order of fries. The kooksoo and squid were not level spicy as ordered, more like mild and the stir fry was more soupy than stir fry. The pieces of squid were cut small about 1 inch and was very tough. The bbq chicken was as tasteless and dry. the kooksoo was unrecognizable. Overall the quality of the food is not good. You could get way better Korean style food from Yummys or Gina's. I will not recommend this restaurant. They need to do better! read more

We pickup dinner here at least at 3x a month. The kalbi os flavorful and tender as is the bulgogi. The meat & zucchini jun and mandoo are cooked to perfection, light and not oily, which is makes each even better! Wide selection of banchan that you would expect from a korean restaurant and portions are good. Order the fries crispy for the best crunchy ends. Prices are fair. Online ordering and lots of parking make it a great "go to" for lunch and dinner. read more

So I ordered by door dash because I was working and needed to eat but couldn't stop. Only part of the food came but the receipt was attached. The receipt showed that I had paid for all I had ordered. When I called the restaurant, they said they would look into it. 35 minutes later, I decided to drive down the road and when I got here, they said that door dash was going to refund my money and I had to pay again. Meanwhile I spent my last50. So not only did I pay 46 for my food I paid &8 for delivery and tipped $5 isn't it suspicious that only part of the order was circled in the receipt? The part that came? read more

Waianae Korean BBQ - My receipt - Korean Near Me - Waianae, Hawaii

One of my family's favorite places to go when we feeling like eating out. They get one family meal for four but thing so big can feed more than that. The get kimchi soup which is my ultimate favorite and it's authentic. Don't sleep on their fries, huge portions and the fries always perfect. Burgers too is good and bigger than one fast food chain. Employees so nice and works so hard. They know their regulars, wait time always on point too. They answer the phone almost immediately when I make phone orders. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside always get good music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Huge place, clean inside and no smell like fermented food inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] (But the kimchee is good! In fact, all their sides is winners!) read more

Always the best service. Food is always amazing and sides are always on point.! Love this place. My go to down the west for sure.!

I regularly order To Go their Yook Gae Jang soup (made spicy) as a meal, which includes rice and 4 ban Chan sides. I really like this soup because it's one of the heartier ones that I've had. Every bite is loaded with glass noodles, bean sprouts & shredded beef. If u like egg, u can also dig in for that poached egg, which I'm not a fan of egg, but to each his own. They offer the soup in spicy, medium spicy or not spicy. I've had it all 3 ways and prefer it spicy. It's just enough of a kick to make the soup tasty without leaving u gasping for something cold to drink! My sides of choice are fish cake, Kim chee, cucumber Kim chee & Choi sum. I will sometimes order without rice so I can add an extra side, probably the jap chae. It's good. read more

Food: Let me start off my complimenting the food. Food is always the number one thing when eating at a restaurant. I personally ordered the house combo b and it was delicious, but I did deduct a star because the vegetable sides were not as fresh as I thought it could have been. The choy sum and bean sprouts were missing that crunch and tasted a few days old. It was also warm. One of my biggest pet peeves is that if something is supposed to be cold it should be cold and added in right before it's served to the customer. The Mac salad was "ehh"... it tasted warm again and it tasted like it was made with miracle whip. The good thing about the plate was the BBQ Chicken, BBQ beef, and the meat jun. This were all sooo tasty! The meat jun sauce is what makes everything and it was A1! According to my husband, the fried rice was good but it lacked that spicy kimchee flavor. My friend who had the kimchee jun plate also said it could have been a little more spicy, but the sauce made it super good. Service: The service was excellent. The lady who took our order was super nice and patient. I think her manager or the owner saw that it was getting busy and came up front to help out which I thought was really great of him to do. He could tell we were eating there and he served us our food. One thing that def stood out to me was he noticed we had kids and he took the initiative and gave us little plates and extra forks and spoons for them. Ambience: The restaurant is actually big inside. A lot of room and spacious. From what I could see it was clean. Overall I would dine here again! If I'm ever craving Korean food I may just have to take a drive to the west side read more

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Food is great for the price is right they are very busy. Great side dishes. Finally, a good Korean restaurant on the west side. Friendly staff lots of tables to eat in and it's self served. read more

All I wanted to say is " Super delicious" [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice , clean place[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] , great price , great services. Definitely will come back if I am in the area. read more

This is my family's favorite Korean bbq on the westside. This review is solely for the fact that I was able to order my food on-line, pay and go into the store to pick it up. It was super convenient because you can either pick up ASAP or schedule a time, all on-line. read more

Got the mini spicy pork, comes with rice & (2) sides. The pork was alright, the portions of the sides were small (in my opinion) The service was great and they do have a (1) free refill at their soda machine. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They were busy when I was there, lots of pick ups and walk ins.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Next time I'll get the regular and see what that looks like. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of seats in the dining area[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

So so yummy. Ordered a combo plate of katsu and meat jun - very delicious with quality ingredients! Staff are owners and very very friendly. Price point is fair for the quantity of food! Mahalos!! read more

My wife picked up dinner from Waianae Korean BBQ for the first time around 6:40pm last night. I got a Regular House Combo A which came with 2 scoops rice, Teri Beef, Kalbi, BBQ Chicken, a piece of shrimp tempura and 2 fried mandoo (including 4 sides) and everything tasted great! My wife got a regular Meat Jun, loved it! What really made my dinner the best was the banchan-- I typically get mayo potatoes anytime I go to a KBBQ restaurant so I was anxious to try theirs and I was not disappointed. IMMACULATE. 10/10. I will definitely be trying Waianae Korean BBQ again and hopefully next time we'll have time to dine-in. read more

Yes, totally recommend this place. The meat jun and the sides -very tasty Good portion too! read more

BBQ and meatjun Good. MONDOO GOOD Vegetables fresh, good service, great food, and always busy