Korea Garden

We ordered two main dishes and were pleasantly surprised when ten side dishes arrived along with them. The variety and flavors made the meal even more enjoyable. Everything was well-prepared and delicious, and we could tell a lot of care went into the food. The service was also warm and attentive, which added to the overall experience. It felt like a thoughtful and generous meal from start to finish. We left the restaurant feeling full and genuinely satisfied. It was a lovely dining experience, and we would definitely come back again to try more dishes.

I really enjoyed having dinner here. From parking to food quality was very impressed. There wasn’t any parking lots but there was a guy who said we could park next to storage and let us know if we had to move it. The food was very tasty and the appetizers were really good too. Enjoyed the seafood pancake and the stone bimbimbap.

This place is amazing! My wife and I got the La Kal Bi and it was so tasty! The salad, Kimchi soup, and all the sides were so delicious! The service was incredible! Our server’s name was Joe and he was very attentive. I recommend this place to anyone looking for great Korean food!

Traditional Korean cuisine Foods are very good 👍 You can tell from those free small appetizer dishes Originally from Choi’s Garden team Glad we found them back again 🎉 They are having the individual rooms for your party 🎉 too.

If you want 5 star dining this place is a must!! And order the rib eye and short ribs the waitress cooks it on the hibachi right infront of you definitely 10/10 for the food the Korean side dishes and all 6 of us were stuffed

As I am living in Korea now, I must say I still need my Korean food when away. This place has changed a lot over the years and this time they got it right. Great atmosphere, service and food. Bathrooms are clean and you get traditional Korean foods. Every part of Korea does the foods a little different but here is all good. I love the beef kimchee Jjigae. Prices are what you would expect in Waikiki, not sure why a little high, but ok. Come and enjoy!!

We tried a mix of their classic dishes, and everything hit the spot. The banchan spread was generous and varied--pickled veggies, kimchi, and steamed egg all fresh and flavorful. A great start to the meal. Their BBQ meats were tender and well-marinated, especially the bulgogi which had that perfect sweet-savory balance. The pork belly was rich and satisfying with a good sear, and the dipping sauces added a nice touch. The kimchi stew had a deep, tangy broth with plenty of tofu and pork--comforting and full of flavor. We also had the seafood pancake, which was crisp on the outside, soft inside, and packed with scallions and bits of shrimp and squid. Ambiance is casual and cozy, with that classic old-school Korean restaurant feel. It wasn't too busy when we went, and service was friendly and quick. Portions are generous, and prices are fair for the amount and quality of food you get. Definitely a great spot if you're craving authentic Korean flavors without the touristy flash.

One of the best restaurants on Oahu. Both the food and customer service are excellent. They serve a good variety and amount of side dishes. The beef intestines are usually very tender but sometimes a bit chewy.. but I still liked it. I also liked how well the staff communicate with each other

Tasty food, especially the banchan. Lunch specials are a good deal. The service is efficient. And they have a parking guy to guide you in to a stall and on to the street.

Walking into the restaurant, the first thing I noticed was how fresh, clean, and modern it felt. We were seated right away, and it was clear this spot is very popular. They even have tables for larger groups and private rooms, which is great to keep in mind for future visits. We came specifically for the yakiniku set, which included brisket, pork belly, tongue, and steak for about $95. While it's not AYCE, the portions were generous. The steak especially was huge and filling, and the variety of banchan more than makes up for it. Because it's not AYCE, the meat quality was noticeably higher. The tongue was incredible, and I don't think I've ever been served that much banchan before! Service was fantastic and very attentive. We were greeted right away, had multiple servers checking in, refilling water and banchan, and even occasionally helping with the grill. Plus, if you need something quickly (like when you've already cleared out your favorite banchan), there are call buttons at the table for immediate service. We'll definitely be back, probably to try some of the other main dishes since we realized we were the only ones having yakiniku that night LOL. It seems like they might actually be best known for other menu items!

This place is probably the best yakiniku spot I've been too so far. Really Nice venue. The selection is amazing. There's enough parking. One thing I was impressed about was their service. They were super accommodating and always checking up on us. I recommend this place .

This place is top of the list when I'm craving some Korean food! The ambiance is pretty vibrant and it's one of my favorite go-to's for dinner or a late night bite! The restaurant conveniently has parking on both sides of the building, and while I'm sure it has its peak times, I've always been fortunate to find parking. There are a couple Korean Uncles who help man the parking lots, too! I'm always greeted and seated in a timely manner, even when it seems like there's bound to be a long wait. They have yakiniku style or traditional Korean dishes, and I always go for their Spicy Beef Soup (Yukgaejang). Their Bibimbap is also really good too! The best part of the meal has to be the banchan they have -- which they totally refill upon request too. The servers are super friendly, awesome, and on it with their service! I can be a slow eater, so I appreciate how I never feel rushed here!

Don't overlook this restaurant. Definitely if you think your eye you may pass it along the beginning of Kalakaua. Parking located, streetside and also in the back . In the back they have someone who helps you with Parking. They have very good food. Some of the items they will cook for you such as the LA Kalbi, very good and tasty- soft We also got to meet Jun which was very good as well And the stir octopus with noodles. Very good flavor., there are jalapeños, but it was palatable Great service so many people helping It's moderately loud, but the circulation is good. You don't need here smelling like Korean barbecue.

The food, service, and ambiance is impeccable and excellent all around. Food is savory, good portions, and stays hot for good amount of time. The many different textures with side dishes (banchan) adds pickled veges that adds the crunch. We come for brunch before lunch crowd. To me, this is a very healthy meal than going to Chinese. It's a must because we have left overs for two more meals! They have two private areas for a large or mid-sized parties! Yummy, you have to check them out...ciao!

I was hungry and wanted Korean food at 4 pm. Most places are on break until 5 pm. Yelped and was surprised to find a resto close to home that I've never heard of. To boot, it was 4.6 stars?! WHAT?! I had to try it out why and how. There was parking in the front and back. It teleported me back to SK with the automatic doors. When I saw I was in awe the moment I walked in on how organized and clean this was I was shook. We were greeted and seated in spotless table, which had an option to grill our own meats. The menu is extensive that I needed to go through it to see what this place was known for. Seafood pancake was what was popular on Yelp so ofc I needed to start off with that. Whenever I see anything marinaded for 48 hrs or an extensive period of time, I know it is going to be good. L.A. Galbi it was. DD usually likes the BBQ Chicken, so that on our list too. There is usually a bunch of ban chan so the 2 meat dishes and pancake was going to do it. Husbands wanted to impress the server, so I let him order for us. Somehow he said rice cake instead of (BBQ) Chicken, so she wrote down tteokbokki. Hubs repeated himself just to be sure and she asked if he meant BBQ Chicken (gogi). He nodded. She repeated the whole order and somehow she added the rice cake to our order. Now, usually I never order the rice cake bc it is always so spicy it just burns my lips. Hubs would rather keep the dish than tell the server he didn't order it. Ok, whatevs . As each dish came I was more and more impressed. The seafood pancake was nice and crispy, lots of bits of octopus, onions, etc. It didn't scratch the roof your mouth. Sauce really wasn't needed at all though it was available. Then the meats arrived. Galbi and chicken. Tender and smokey for both. Nicely balanced in flavors. Loved loved. Now onto to the dish that we never intended to order but so glad we did bc THIS was the star of the show for me. The rice cake. OH. M. Gee. It was love at 1st bite that I could not stop eating it. Tender rice cake. Nice thin slices of fish cake. Then the sauce. The SAUCE was spot on perfect, just how I like to eat spice, which isn't a whole lot. There was a creamy smoothness to it that made me want to lather it over my white rice. We ended polishing off the plate, down to the last drop of sauce. YES! It was THAT good! Need to order this again. But, wait, I cannot forget about every single side dish of banchan. I mean, really? The attention to detail was just *chef's kiss* The freshness. The balance of seasoning. The fact that I didn't taste one bit of refrigeration like the majority of places. This in itself deserved a standing ovation. I took pics and I can't decide which was my favorite. There was bigger portions and so much variety that you could literally have a meal with just these small plates. I used to have 2 other favorites Korean BBQ places up until recently. THIS place will be my new favorite. Service was great. The ladies checked in on us just enough. When we did have a bit of leftovers, the packaging was just impressive how she had little foils slots inside a take out container for us to take back our banchan (or what was left of it). Note: I almost never ever order rice. But I am so glad I did because it paired so well with my meats, banchan, and even stole some of my DD'S rice to lather some of the rice cake sauce over. Restrooms were super clean and they even have 4 hook panel close by to hang your purse of leftovers as you take care of your business. Seriously, they think of everything. Just like my trip in SK. NOW after having a meal here, I can personally say that YES, they deserve a high rating. Will definitely be back! So glad I stumbled upon Korea Garden.

This place has a huge menu. My wife tried the lunch specials #5, which comes with stone pot rice, grilled mackerel and kimchee stew. She really liked the meal, just had a rough time with the bones in the mackerel. I had the lunch special Kimchee stew, which was good. The banchan sides were plentiful. Limited parking, and gets busy quick. Look forward to another try at the menu.

From a previous party we had at this restaurant, I remembered how delicious the food was. We had to come back. I called earlier in the day to make a reservation for a party of 5. Upon arrival, uncle at the parking lot told us where to park and he even walked us to the entrance to get a table. He was so sweet. I let them know I called earlier, but they unfortunately did not note down the reservation. We were seated quickly anyways. The staff is very family-oriented and motherly-like. My baby nephew cried and multiple staff members would come to try and console him. It was sweet. Their menu is plentiful with different variations of dishes. Like you can choose amongst their fish options according to your preference/dietary need if any. When we ordered, our server had made recommendations in a way like we knew each other. She would shake her head no, and point to a better dish that was similar. It was quite funny and I'm sure they have good intentions, but I can also see how that may come off in a bad way. We ended up ordering the cold noodle in beef broth, grilled tilefish, and soft tofu with fish roe stew. The other half of the group ordered the combo meat to grill, kimchi stew, zucchini jun, and mandoo. Our total came out to about $250. For the food, it was all very yummy. I didn't take a whole lot of photos, but the dishes were big. My favorite was the soft tofu stew with fish roe. For those allergic to shellfish, it contains shrimp and clams. When they brought the stew, aunty had scooped them into separate bowls for each person. We mentioned it was only for 2 of us since one of our friends had allergies, but I don't think she understood us. She gave us the bowls anyways and we just moved it to our side of the table. Overall tho, the food is authentic. The renovations they did for this restaurant is beautiful, even the bathrooms are nice and clean. I will definitely come back again. A bit of a language barrier with the staff but we can all speak the language of food.

A must Korean bbq to come. You won't be disappointed, food is out of this world good. Very very good service, staff are always checking up on us , always ready to help. Nice nice restaurant, the self grill is very clean too. Not like others are always oily on the table and grill.

One of the best Korean restaurants I've ever been to. I live in LA and have been to our Koreatown and this place rivals many of the KTown restaurants I've been to!!! I came here when they first opened a few years ago and the dishes were phenomenal so I had to go back on my recent trip to Hawaii in 2025 - however when I came for dinner, the place was PACKED, luckily they were able to see my party of four within 15 minutes. I'd highly encourage making a reservation in advance if you want to come here in the future in the evening. The banchans were sooooo tasty and all the food was great overall. 1000/10!!! Ambience is casual, but also still nice.

Korea Garden is such a hidden gem! They've got all the classic Korean dishes but also let you cook your own food yakiniku style, so you really get the best of both worlds. They hook you up with complimentary sides and the pan fried eggplant was definitely my favorite. We went all out and ordered meat jun, kalbi, cold noodles, bulgogi, and a Korean pancake. Everything was super tasty and honestly no complaints at all. The inside is nice and modern and the service was crazy fast, we couldn't believe how quick all our food came out after ordering. If you're in the area and craving Korean food this place is a must try.

Love Korea Garden! Probably one of my favorite KBBQ on island. We ordered three different types of meat, beef soondubu, fried mandoo, and kimchi pancake for four people. It's hard to not over order because everything is so good. I love that the restaurant is clean, they give tons of different banchan (and its refillable too), they have those call buttons to call for service whenever you need, there's pretty good parking (with a parking attendant in front), and they take reservations. The restaurant was packed on a Tuesday night, and for good reason! I would definitely recommend Korea Garden if you're craving KBBQ.

I've been taking half-days off from the office, and using the opportunity to eat at places I wouldn't have time for during a normal workweek. I've passed by Korea Garden several times, but never dined there, although the building itself has been occupied by different businesses over the years. Today, as I walked in through the parking lot entrance, I was impressed at how new and nice everything looked -- starting with the door opening automatically. I was greeted as soon as I entered, and as I walked further in, a gentleman seated me. It was not yet 11 am, so there were still empty tables available. I decided on #8, Short Ribs + Cold Noodles in Beef Broth (galbi + mul-naengmyeon). It arrived soon after I ordered it, along with a generous assortment of side dishes (banchan). I don't like wasting food unnecessarily, and so, as I was enjoying the galbi and noodle soup, I picked through the banchan. One of the items intrigued me. It resembled -- and had the texture of -- a deep fried fish I get from Banchan House, and I was eating it carefully, lest I swallow some of the bones. To my surprise, there were none. I asked one of the servers what that dish was, and her answer surprised me. She said it was "fried eggplant." She asked if I liked it, and if I wanted more, so I asked for just a little more. I snapped a close-up this time. Overall, the service and food were great. As I was leaving through the rear parking lot, I noticed it was now full, with a woman in a car inquiring with the attendant about a parking space.

It is a restaurant with good Korean food. I recommend the yakiniku. The waiters are very friendly and always willing to help. There is a wide variety of yakiniku to choose from. Lunch is also available and is very reasonably priced. The atmosphere of the restaurant is Korean itself, and the food is delicious and well-liked by the locals!

Lunch specials are such a great deal here! If you're craving Korean, you want to add this one to your list. Korea Garden has a private parking lot off Kalakaua. I believe they also have a lot in the back so there is adequate parking. They have a big menu but if you go for lunch, make sure to order off their lunch menu! They have combos with soup + meat (kalbi, bulgogi, fish) or cold noodles + meat choice for under $30. Each set comes with a ton of food but it is one order per person. They also have a huge menu with other options but the combo meals are the best deal! The variety of banchan is impressive and they give a lot of variety. I decided to go with my usual order, kalbi and soft tofu soup combo. The combo comes with a plate of tender kalbi, soft tofu soup and a pot of healthy rice (comes with grains and pumpkin cooked in hot stone pot). The portion sizes are generous and I always have enough to take home after. This is a go to spot for korean food!

Once our regular place closed down, we needed a new place. We found our replacement with Korea Garden. Food was on point, and it did not disappoint. Plenty of Bandhan to go with the meal! Amazing, and good Korean food!!

Spicy Kalbi was very flavorful and a lot of meat! Ambiance was cool and clean! Service was excellent. All the side dishes (banchan) were fantastic!!

I thought this place was so great! Its located very close to the Hawaiian Convention center and very convenient in order to be able to get a meal. I went for the lunch special which was awesome - I had a BBQ chicken dish and it came with a stone pot of Hot Rice and Sundubu (Korean tofu soup) on the side. They have a unique take in their stone pot hot rice where they also mix in some veggies which showed creativity of the place. Moreover, this place had such delicious and generous Banchan (korean side dishes). The banchan was so fresh and everything was super delicious. I had a great meal here and everyone at the restaurant is incredibly hard working to make sure you have a good experience!

Has a foodie and a VERY PICKY EATTER I give this place a two thumbs up. 1-5 bad to good Service: fast and friendly 5 Food: good quality 5 Decor: 5 park front and rear Very clean FYI I don't hype places up if they're not good I will give my honest opinion. You're good, you're good you're bad, you're bad

IMPRESSIVE BANCHAN! Everything is really meant for family style thus the prices. We got 8 plates of banchan and we noticed one of the servers looking at our table and then she came back with 2 more! I thought 8 was already a good amount but apparently you're supposed to have more! We got the seafood soondubu (soft tofu) soup, tteokbokki, and meat jun. That was more than enough for two people but those are dishes that me and my partner really like. We're also good with eating leftovers so no food goes to waste! Tteokbokki (with cheese) was delicious, I would say it makes it to one of my top spots for tteokbokki, soondubu was great and they had a good amount of seafood in there, and the meat jun was delicious too! All the banchans were good, I love when they give fishcake and shoyu potatoes. Atmosphere - Lively and bright! Bright lights, gives me a vibe of a warm brick house, and the servers are hustling! Service - They are attentive and will check in with you! They make sure that you are good to go and you have everything you need! Cost - The range is around $19 - $30 for what we got and it depends on what you get. They have an extensive menu so there are a lot of options of what you can eat. For what we got plus tip, it was around $95. Parking - They do have a small parking lot in the front and I believe they have one behind as well. We walked. Location - It's on Kalākaua and Fern so it is a pretty busy street. I would come here again because the food is good and that banchan!

Korea Garden, my dental hygienist told me about this place while cleaning my teeth. All I could say was uhh uhh. Lol. She raved about the lunch menu the food was good and priced right. We parked in front of the restaurant and felt like we were in a restaurant in Korea. What a nice change of scenery. We decided to try and ordered Hangover soup and Bibimbap. I have to agree the service is fast and the food is delicious. I can't wait to go back.

I'm a harsh critic for Korean Food (I'm from LA) and the only reason I'm giving them 5 stars is I can't give them 10 (no, I'm not paid by them). Their Kalbi Tang lunch special is excellent and very well priced and their grilled short ribs are just sublime.

I was craving some comfort korean food since it was cold and stormy outside. At first, we pulled up to the front of the restaurant and there were no parking stalls left and I was bummed since I thought we'd have to find somewhere else to eat. My boyfriend decided to drive in the back to see if there were any street parking and to our surprise, they have a back parking lot! There was a sweet parking attendant who pointed us to an open stall and held the umbrella over me when we walked to the doors! We were quickly seated and were in awe with the selection of their menu. It was hard choosing what to order since there were only 2 of us. We finally decided on the spicy tteokbokki and seafood pancake for the appetizer and soondubu with pork and spicy beef soup for our entrees. The banchans were so fresh and delicious! The kimchee tasted homemade! We munched on our banchans while we waited for our food (which was so quick!). The tteokbokki was perfectly chewy with that sweet/spicy kick! The seafood pancake was filled with veggies and seafood. My boyfriend devoured the soondubu and I loved my spicy beef soup. The service is incredible here! Our waitress routinely came in to check in on us, fill our waters when it was half full, and brought us extra banchans as well! The great service definitely made the food so much better! Great food, clean and neat restaurant with stellar service! This became my favorite korean restaurant! Highly recommend!!

We adore Korea Garden for its above average Korean Bbq and casual upscale charm. New-ish to the already crowded KBBQ scene in Honolulu the service and quality food are a notch above the norm. We love their selection on banchan, especially the fried eggplant dish that usually comes as a little surprise addition to the others. If you're not in the mood to grill it yourself, there are plenty of options from the kitchen on the menu. Great experience and highly recommended. Pro-tip...the main entrance and parking. is on Kalakaua but they have an ancillary parking lot on Kalakaulani Way with a back entrance.

I felt like I was in Seoul when I entered Korea Garden. Their setup is very much like a typical restaurant in Korea with many staff and good service. The crowd seemed very mixed with Korean tourist and locals. We tried meat jun, spicy pork, corvina fish, and beef broth tendon soup. They were all pretty good. Their portion is pretty big so you can easily share. Meat Jun for example was $25.99 but it's really for 2 people unless you are a big eater. You can ask for more side dishes. I think their price is reasonable. I would like to try their lunch menu next time.

Dinner at a Korean restaurant in Hawaii with a large group can be challenging so I headed to Yelp to do some research. Remember my buddy Allen N. had celebrated his and Deborah P.'s birthday there with a large group. First review I saw was Rod U.'s stellar review so I knew this had to be the place. Jo Y. also loved this restaurant so bada bing, need to dine here! Calling in to reserve a table was easy peasy! Parking was my only worry as the restaurant has limited parking in their front and back private lot. Thanks Donna O. for the parking tip! Pro tip: no flat charge. Show some love and tip the attendant for finding space! ! 5 stars in my book! Limited wait as the friendly staff said the party ahead of us was just about to leave. No worries because we were a bit early. Staff cleaned the table very efficiently. Impressed that many staff members were informed and checked on us often during our short wait. I knew Korea Garden gave a lot of banchan from the reviews I read, but Wowzers! Not only was it plentiful, but large in size! Impressive as there were ban chan that I had not ever tried like mung bean jelly! Our favorites were the fried Kim chee and the eggplant. We actually over ordered and had plenty of take out containers. Our visiting friends really enjoyed their meal and commented that they will never forget how great the service and quantities of food was served. Why not 5 stars? Maybe it's just me, but some of the dishes were too sweet.

I've been craving meat jun recently and decided to give Korea Garden a try since they were around the area I was running errands. They are located at where Home Bar was located so parking is available in front and in the back of the restaurant. Stalls are on the tight side. When you enter you'll see the dining area that seats small to mid size groups comfortably. Tables also have extra napkins and chopsticks on the side drawer if you need. Customer service was excellent and made the meal more enjoyable. Since I wanted meat jun, I knew what I wanted. The order comes with seaweed soup. Mink ordered the Lunch Special #3 - Healthy Stone Pot Rice + BBQ Chicken + Stew (Kimchi Stew). It didn't take long for the kitchen to get our order out and 8 different banchan dishes were provided. They randomly brought out 2 more in the middle of our meal which was awesome! Mink really enjoyed her meal and I thought the meat jun was quite tender. Flavors of everything were delicious. We both really enjoyed lunch and will be adding Korea Garden to our rotation of restaurants.

I came for their dinner service and it was packed! The location is where the old side street inn restaurant used to be. The parking is limited, but they have an attendant in the front and in the back to help and guide you. The inside is pretty big and there are a lot of tables that can accommodate large parties. It was smokey because most the tables were grilling meat. The floors are very slippery due to the grills. The bathrooms aren't that clean. I really enjoyed the food I got here. We ordered a variety of dishes: Seafood Pancake, Garlic Kalbi and the Tofu Pork. Everything was flavorful and definitely recommend. I would come back just for the food. It is a little pricey, but they offer lunch specials that I believe are fair. The service is what was a bit disappointing. We got seated quickly, but took a while for a server to come to us. The staff is primarily Korean and you can tell they cater to Koreans because the parties after us were korean and were served a lot faster than us. Our server was a young man who spoke English and korean. He was really nice, gave great info on the menu and cooked the meat for us. However, when he wasn't available because he was waiting on other tables, we couldn't find other servers to get our water refilled or give us napkins. When we would try to get their attention they'd avoid eye contact or would say they'd come back but never did. We wanted to give the tip to the server so we gave it to him. However, when we went to the front to pay the bill, the korean lady helping us was upset that we didnt put a tip. When we said we put cash, she called the server to ask for it. The server then later told us that they're required to share tips with everyone and can't accept individual tips. I thought that was annoying, he was the only one who gave us great service while the rest of the other staff only wanted to wait on Koreans.

Yummy. Had lunch with friends and was excited to try this place. The restaurant was clean and the service was excellent. It was nice that the waitress took the time to explain the Banchan. It was delicious. But what's great about the experience is that you can interact with your friends. I've really enjoyed this traditional style Korean meal. Even the rest of my party had a great time. Great place to catch up with old friends. Definitely try it.

Came here for lunch a couple times and this was the first time for dinner. It was a Friday night, reservations for 5:30pm for a party of 7. We all walked over, but from what I could see, there was still ample parking in the lot. They also have a parking attendant. The food was delicious! From the banchan to the main dishes, everything was satisfying. The portions and the flavor are on point. The servers are great. They constantly fill water and check on you. They help serve some of the dishes. They are all friendly as well. The restrooms are so clean. You truly feel like you're in a clean and safe environment. We had some games and sat around talking for a while and they never rushed us. I will definitely be coming back.

Located on Kalakaua Ave right before the Hawaii Convention Center. Don't worry if there is no parking in the front, there is parking in the back! Loved the service from the staff here. The food, of course, was amazing! The kalbi was ultra tender and we loved the multi grain rice. The ambiance in this restaurant has a mix of antique items with the new LED lighting. You can look around and see all the Korean art. Only thing missing in the bathroom is a bidet- but hey! Otherwise enjoy!!

After "graduating" from my knee prehab sessions, we wandered into Korea Garden since we had seen many stellar reviews from fellow Yelp Friends. This restaurant had recently opened about 2 or 3 months ago, yet the numerous times that we've driven on Kalākaua Avenue, we always noticed their packed parking lot. However, when we turned into their lot fronting Kalākaua Avenue, the parking attendant directed us to park in front of their gate along the sidewalk. After parking our car, the attendant led us to the restaurant's entrance. As soon as we entered, we heard several female voices calling to us with the familiar Korean greeting of "annyeonghaseyo (Hello)!" and "myonmyongiseyo (How many)?" I recognized the greetings from my recent K-drama binge-watching and blurted out, "du myeong juseyo (2 people, please)," to my husband's surprise. The hostess/server seated and immediately gave us the beverage and food menus. Their multi-page menus are extensive, so it took us some time to get through them until we found their lunch menu. The friendly and polite server stopped by our table several times to take our meal order, and after her third stop, we decided to get two items. We agreed to share the Korean-Hawaiian favorite Meat Jun (pan-fried egg-battered beef) Plate for $18.99 and traditional Hot Stone (dolsot) Bibimbap (with raw egg yolk) & Chopped Beef for $19.99. The server informed us that the Meat Jun Plate also included steamed white rice and a bowl of seaweed soup (miyeok guk). She placed the order with the kitchen and brought out a tray filled with eight bowls filled with different kinds (savory, sweet, mild, or spicy) of banchan or side dishes. We started to eat the banchan while waiting for our lunch. Another server delivered the Meat Jun Plate, soup, rice, and dipping sauce. Our server, who was right behind, brought the sizzling dolsot bibimbap (Hot Stone Bowl Bibimbap). She asked about our spice level preferences as she squeezed a ring of gochujang onto the rice toppings, and then she proceeded to mix the sauce, toppings, and rice. She warned us about the scalding heat from the stone bowl and suggested we wait before scooping the mixed rice out to eat, which also allowed the mixed rice to develop a nice crispy, golden brown crust (nurungji) from the sizzling hot bowl. Korea Garden deserves all the praise it has been getting for its tasty Korean cuisine, reasonable pricing, friendly, attentive, polite service, and clean and lovely décor. Regarding the famous Korean politeness culture, the servers thanked us for dining at their restaurant and even escorted us to the exit. Tsk, I drew a blank and forgot the proper Korean phrase to express our appreciation and enjoyment of the dining experience. We eagerly look forward to returning for a Korean BBQ dinner and other lunchtime specials as I practice saying key Korean phrases.

I have to say this place might be one of my favorite Korean food on island. It has an extensive variety of menu where you can either order Korean BBQ or have a great a la carte/soup menu. The waiters were very friendly and quick! The first we came, we ordered their a la carte menu, so this time we went with their KBBQ. We ordered the combo package that includes boneless kalbi, tongue, ribeye and brisket. It was so good that you can definitely tell that they only serve good meat for their kbbq. The price was a little pricey, but the food was definitely worth it! They also served us tons of side dishes and it was so delicious! The side dishes tasted authentic and they kept giving us more! We were a bit slow in cooking, so the waiters ended up helping us cook the meat too! Definitely a 10/10 service! It was pretty crowded when we went, but there wasn't any line on a 7pm on Saturday, but definitely get a reservation in if you have a bigger party!

Honolulu has so much AMAZING Korean food and this place is my FAVORITE. Newer restaurant and very clean and modern inside. Lots of local KOREANS eat here. They offer the best free banchan side dishes I have ever had. So much great variety! Prices are higher here but the ingredients high end and well worth it. We come for their LUNCH SPECIALS where you get a hot stone barely rice, a dish (even the Galbi short ribs) and soup for around $25!!! This last visit we tried the seafood pancake. Wow!!! It was cooked to perfection and had a lot of seafood in it. Be sure to ask for barely tea to drink. Servers are attentive but you have to push the buzzer or they probably won't stop by your table after you order. Wish this place was in Seattle! At least it gives me a reason to visit at least a couple times a year!

Korea Garden is located on Kalakaua Ave. where the old Home Bar was. Just a heads up that parking here is still bad but the Korean barbecue is on point! You can order meats cooked in the kitchen or to cook at your table--they do both. We had the kitchen cook everything because tbh we just wanted to eat. We ordered the steamed egg, kimchi pancake, beef tongue, ribeye, and bbq chicken. Everything was ono but the star of the show was the bbq chicken. Definitely get the bbq chicken! Banchan and rice served and refilled as needed. We had a party of 12 so we reserved the back room. They had 2 people checking in on us and making sure our waters were refilled which we appreciated. I would recommend making a reservation for 5pm because again, the parking can be quite tricky here. There is a parking attendant though.

Food: 5/5. This is by far the best Kim Chee soondubu here in Hawaii. It seems the best soondubu is usually when I go to L.A. this place is on the same level. Service: 5/5. Attentive and replenished the bachan without asking. The place appears bigger than what you think from the outside. And there are two private rooms. Thanks to fellow yelpers, I parked behind their restaurant. I thought the front on Kalakaua was the only private parking lot, but there is one behind the restaurant too. And it looked like there was security monitoring the back parking lot. This is definitely my parents and I new favorite Korean restaurant.

Amazing Korean food! The dishes that we had tasted so authentic as it reminded us of our time in Korea. We had the cold buckwheat noodles and bulgogi. The cold buckwheat noodles were the right texture and the soup was at the right taste (it was not watered down). Add some white vinegar and a little of mustard... it was perfect! The bulgogi was tender and tasty. Their service was fast and we were glad we got there just before the rush since many tables were reserved - a good sign! What made their service even better was how attentive they were to anything we need and the servers were all so kind (way too kind) in how they tried to help us calm our toddlers who were jet lagged and adjusting. I've never experienced such service and so it was such a great experience that we made the decision then to make a reservation for our next trip months in advance. The restaurant can be on the loud side especially when there are many groups of diners there.

We were in the mood for Naengmyeon so we decided to give Korea Garden a try. We arrived a little earlier than the dinner crowd on a Tuesday afternoon and was seated right away. The wait staff other than a young male seemed to be Korean moms. They were all lovely people - very friendly, attentive and speedy. Having had Kalbi a few times in Hawaii already, we ordered the spicy Naengmyeon, Mandi, zucchini Jun, and meat Jun. This is our first time having spicy Naengmyeon and it was delicious!! Highly recommend! The Mandoo tasted homemade and juicy. Both the juns were also tasty and the banchan was plentiful. I really enjoyed the kimchi. It had a nice little tang and a bit of spice. After eating pretty heavy Hawaiian meals during our vacation, this was a nice lighter, refreshing meal that hit the spot. This restaurant is wonderful and the staff were all so lovely. This was a wonderful last dinner to our weeklong visit to the island and we can't wait to come again.

Back again but this time to try the bbq. Got the combo which including banchan and rice was enough for two people. The meat was good quality and banchan was impressively diverse and abundant. Service was good to start, one aunty started cooking the brisket and beef tongue but then she put on the piece of ribeye and walked away. We assumed she would be back but after a while she clearly wasn't returning so my husband checked the meat, turned it and started cutting it up. The aunty who wears all black and lipstick saw him cooking and rushed over to us to take over. We don't mind cooking but a little communication would have been nice! I guess the service differs with which server you get. We really like the young female, the young male and the aunty all in black the most. On a positive note to end, because my eyes are always bigger than my stomach i ordered the kimchi pancake as we were finishing. It was big, crispy and chewy and really good! So I'll be back again, to try more of the pancake variations.

5/31/25 1st time here n will be back Tasty meal w lots of banchan Cold Noodles Soup w Kalbi combo from their lunch specials $Deal! We were a group of 10 hungry adults Got sat in a private room Good thing cause we were loudly laughing n having a great time Parking attendant n Aunties serving us were very friendly Meals came out quickly too!

Their staff is amazingly good and they take care of you as if you're family. Their food tastes homemade with care and love. I enjoyed their side dishes as well as their beef soup and fish grill. This is my go to in Honolulu.

Another great lunch with friends! Great service and food! Their seafood pancake is do worth it - lots of flavor ! We also love the stone pot rice that comes with the lunch special items we ordered! Love this place!!!

Our party of six people just had a feast; ordered the prime brisket, Ribeye cap, marinated kalbi, kalbi tang and the crab soup. Everything was delicious. The beef was very high quality and the marinade was perfect and not too sweet. The service and food 5 stars by a mile. We will be back.

Clean, cheery atmosphere with parking in the front as well as on the back street behind the restaurant. Helpful parking attendant that looked for oncoming traffic on Kalakaua Avenue to guide us out. Food was excellent! Tasty kimchi and great assortment of banchan. Kalbi was tender. Cold spicy noodles were delicious and the vegetable pancake was the best we've had at any Korean restaurant in town. Service was top notch, friendly and welcoming. Definitely returning soon!

Amazing food and customer service! The Korean aunties were so helpful and friendly. it really felt like an authentic Korean dining experience. We ordered the combo set to grill at our table and cold beef noodle soup. The set came with alllll the banchan! My husband and I are used to AYCE but *whew* the set filled us up! The interior of the restaurant is very clean and trendy. Parking is kinda tight and getting there from Ewa is a pain in my butt, but the food makes it worth the drive into town. Overall, awesome experience and can't wait to go back again!

I went to visit Hawaii and we craving Korean food, so we decided to try this restaurant . The food was delicious and we also really enjoyed the side dish so much especially the cucumber kimchi and the cabbage kimchi . The service was great, and inside restaurant very nice and clean I recommend this place.

There are many free side dishes so you don't need to get many main dishes. The taste is also delicious. Some staff can speak English, Korean, and Japanese.

I've been waiting to hear to juice place for awhile and I am so glad I finally went ~ . The service was good for the most part... my only problem was at one point we had to press the call button5-7 times till we kinda waved someone down. My daughter and friend needed a water refill and my cup was less than half full but the server only filled their cups... Besides that the food was AWESOME, tasty and hit all levels of flavor bombs. We ever received 2 extra kimchis that were so good! The meat was tender and had great marbling. Marvelous banchan. Great atmosphere. It's a busy restaurant but still has the aura of being very calm and relaxed while having a playful beautiful meal. I will definitely be back and continue to support this restaurant zaaa