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.

Editors at The Infatuation call this their go-to for balanced quality and price. Expect changing banchan, well-trimmed kalbi and tongue combos, and standout cold noodles—an easy favorite for groups and regulars.

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.