Korean BBQ in Honolulu (2025)

A Koreamoku classic where grills crank from lunch to late night. Known for all-you-can-eat sets, beef tongue, and brisket, it’s long celebrated by Honolulu Magazine and locals for value, energy, and post-midnight service.

Yakiniku Korea House - Review - Moiliili - Oahu - The Infatuation

There are many worthwhile Korean BBQ and yakiniku places around Honolulu at a range of price levels—everyone has their favorite, and Korea House is ours. It hits the perfect middle ground: casual and equally good for two people as it is for groups. Everything here is consistently well-executed, including the plentiful and frequently changing banchan and, of course, good quality meats. Get the beef combination, which includes kalbi and tongue, and can easily feed three ravenous people. This is also one of our favorite places for cold noodles in an icy broth, with bottles of vinegar and mustard on the side to slap your senses awake from a warm weather stupor. - Martha Cheng

Family-run since the 1990s and a frequent Honolulu Magazine honoree, Million blends nostalgia with table-grill sets, hearty soups, and meat jun. It remains a local benchmark for unfussy, satisfying Korean barbecue.

Locally owned and on editors’ radar for polished service and value. Lunch sets with stone-pot rice and plentiful banchan shine; at dinner, premium cuts and combos bring a modern, upscale spin to KBBQ.

Featured by Honolulu Magazine and highlighted by Hawaii Magazine, this Ward Village arrival brings dry-aged beef, attentive tableside grilling, and restrained, modern banchan—an elegant, Seoul-inspired update to Honolulu’s KBBQ scene.

Locally run and built for night owls, Sura draws crowds for late-night AYCE, lively energy, and solid beef and pork selections. Recent reservations and hours confirm it’s a reliable post-concert or after-work pick.

A longtime Kapiolani fixture offering AYCE and à la carte grilling with abundant banchan and comforting stews. Recent diner reports note quick grill changes and generous portions—great for groups seeking a casual feast.

Editors spotlight its lunch sets with stone-pot rice, chige, and eight or more banchan; at dinner, marinated kalbi and classics anchor the menu. Run by a team with ties to Choi’s Garden, it feels warmly local.

Dependable King Street spot for DIY grilling, combo sets, and house-made kimchi. Noted by local media over the years and backed by recent reviews, it remains a straightforward, satisfying choice without the hype.