Kyung's Seafood

I swear that this the BEST Korean food restaurant that you’ll ever find in Hawaii. I would highly recommend their soju slushies as they are very delicious. Also get the sashimi platter because they are thick slices and are very delicious. It is a small restaurant so try to get there early. The waiter are very nice and very friendly. They always are good at recommending the best things on the menu. As a local, I always come here whenever I’m craving Korean food.

The place is definitely a hole-in-the-wall place, but the food is amazing. We went their twice during our vacation, and tried to go a third time but the wait was too long. We had the Kalbi, the meat Jun and both the spicy and mild version of the fried chicken wings which were life-altering LOL. Everything was well seasoned and cooked perfectly. The wings were golden and crispy and very juicy inside (I don't know how the cook them like that). The spicy had a serious kick. And the kimchee and pickled daikon that was served with Mac salad to each table was also amazing. And the prices were reasonable. I'd recommend them to anyone and everyone who is not a vegetarian.

Looks like a hole in the wall from the outside. Inside was dark, but AC was on so it's comfortable. Place was full at noon on a Sunday. Server was exceptionally friendly and I can see a lot of regulars coming for lunch. They knew their regulars well and served them what they normally want without them asking. Ordered Oyster Jun and the 1/2 lb Mama Special Poké. When you order the poke by the lb there's no rice, which is what we wanted. Free sides were offered. $3 if you'd like to replenish the sides. Kimchi was good and not spicy which was good for my friend. Daikon was spicy which was tasty for me. Macaroni was okay. Creamy and I'm just not a fan of cold macaroni, but some might like the macaroni salad. Oyster Jun was basically oysters wrapped in fried egg batter. It was very tasty and fried to a crisp. Delicious and would come for this again. Mama's special poke is basically ahi tuna, fish roe and onions. We were surprised it had no sauce so it didn't have much flavour if you eat it on it's own. There were mild and spicy options, maybe it would've been different if we ordered spicy? Or maybe they forgot to put on the sauce altogether because the server asked me to pay before my poke came. Then when I asked if I can have the poke before paying she was very apologetic that they forgot and gave us maybe 1lb of poke instead of the 1/2lb. They do have sauces you can add on your own. Maybe that's how its meant to be, you add your own sauces. It was tasty after adding the soy sauce and sesame sauce after. Overall service was excellent. The Korean server was very enthusiastic and made recommendations when we asked. Food was okay, but maybe I didn't understand what I'm supposed to do with the poke. Tuna was fresh and worth the price. Plenty of fish roe and I like the seasoned onions.

Holy cow keep this secret spot a hidden gem! Me, a tourist found this delightful restaurant and staff through Reddit. Was not disappointed - immediately parking the car the smell of kalbi cooking permeated the air. But we didn't come here for the kalbi, but the sashimi platter! $30 for 24 thick slices of ahi, salmon and hamachi. Staff warmly greeted us as we walked in - asked if we had a reservation (we didn't - busy Saturday night) and managed to seat us. The restaurant was half filled and customers kept coming and going! The restaurant ran out of salmon so we had 12x ahi and 12x hamachi which was fine! Out also came a side of Korean pickled onions, kimchi and macaroni. The kind young server even offered us a bowl of rice to go along with the sashimi. Would return again and tell all my friends visiting Honolulu about Kyung's Seafood!

Lived in Hawaii 15 years ago. I am WHITE- a haole… Came back to the island to visit with my kids (9 and 11) Clearly we were not welcomed…. Not even interested in taking our names for a reservation. I was so excited to show my family a part of my past and some delicious food. Explain this to me -in 2025- so I can explain to my kids. Would love to go back at a less busier time- but I will not give a dollar more of my money. Great local spot- food is great. Super sad because of my skin - and eyes shape- we are not welcomed. Sad.

Wonderful experience. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, good service, and the atmosphere of an establishment well beloved by the community. If I didn't have more places to try, I'd eat there every day.

old fashioned, delicious, fresh food. i am so grateful we were able to try this food during our trip to oahu, the staff was kind and the atmosphere was very warm. it was heartwarming to see the staff interacting with their regulars you can tell they truly care about their people! this place is a MUST visit.

Been coming here for years but never wrote a review for selfish reasons lol. Did take out for dad's last minute Father's day ask (sashimi or sushi... requested two hours prior to lunch!). Thank goodness this place ALWAYS delivers. Best raw seafood in town. Mixed sashimi platter is always delicious and the pieces are legit. I'm a huge fan of their spicy squid and oyster jun. They always treat us so well and they're always so friendly. It's been a while since I've dined in - the place is still cozy and I miss their strawberry soju, but I'll be back...

The BEST plate lunch I had in Hawaii! I saw some good recommendations and decided to Uber to this place which is a little way out from Waikiki. I am so happy I did! I got two plate lunches to try, one with salmon and Ahi poke and grill Hamachi, the other with Mandoo dumplings and Kalbi. The plate lunches came with rice, kimchi and Mac salad. Believe me when I say everything was absolutely, mind blowing delicious! The poke was so fresh and perfectly seasoned, with grains of salt that really enhanced the poke flavor. The grilled Hamachi was tender and delicious. The dumplings were fat and filled with meaty filling and the dipping sauce perfectly set off the flavor. And the kalbi was Well marinated and super tender! The sides were on point as well. I can't wait to come here on my next visit to Hawaii! P. S. I met two of the cutest friendliest local old men, who wondered how I had found out about this place because it was such a local spot! They even let me try a piece of mandoo with sauce. Shout out to them lol!

After a long day of traveling from the East Coast to Hawaii, my boyfriend and I were starving and just wanted something comforting and delicious. He found Kyung's Seafood on Yelp, and I'm so glad he did. From the first bite, I was pleasantly surprised, everything was so freaking delicious. I especially loved the radishes (I was honestly obsessed with them!). I even woke up the next morning to enjoy the leftovers while watching the sun come up, it was that good. I didn't get a chance to go back again before we left, but this spot is definitely at the top of my list for our next trip to Oahu.

DO NOT ORDER the chicken wings!!!!! $19.95 for eight pieces which were only the flats of the chicken wing and no drumstick part...I think this is so WRONG! Why is this so expensive???!!! What a ripoff. While the spicy ahi poke was good but $19 for half a pound?! I guess they want you to order a pound @ $26.

The best little hidden gem in Honolulu, fresh sashimi, and delicious Korean homestyle foods It's a secret spot for the locals. The service is friendly Ohana staff .

Always a good time at Kyung's! They didn't have any seafood the day we went but were able to get some hamachi which had limu. We got the kalbi with mandoo combo as well as the kalbi with meat jun and an order for the seafood jun. The pieces of kalbi were thick and coated in such a tasty sauce. The mandoos were stuffed and had such a crispy texture. The meat jun's "breading" was so soft and delicious and the seafood jun had so much seafood in it. Overall the service, staff and ambiance was amazing!

A pretty decent spot within walking distance from the Ala Moana area. We went during an off meal hour, and therefore we were the only table. The restaurant is not too large. Ban chan accompanies all entrees. We tried the sashimi platter as well as the poke/kalbi combo. The kalbi was surprisingly, very delicious and tender. The sashimi slices were generous though the tuna had a slight fishiness to it, though the other two types of fish were fine. Prices were decently reasonable; we would come back on our next trip.

Thank you for being open late when no one else is! This spot has awesome spicy ahi, meat jun, kalbi, and BBQ chicken. It's my favorite place to load up on protein - where else can you get poke and meat all in one plate? The banchan is solid too, and the service is always quick.

They have such a wide variety (poke + Korean). If I had to pick faves: the spicy ahi, gizzards, and meat Jun!! But everything we got was worth getting. Highly recommend for family style but also noting that the restaurant is kinda small and parking is tight, so small groups would be best :) This is everything we got: Seafood soft tofu soup - $19.95 Mama Special poke - MP Spicy ahi - MP Chicken gizzard - $14.95 Meat Jun - $18.95 Kalbi - $26.95

This is my new favorite place for Korean food and poke. We ordered the fried salmon skin as an appetizer. Kalbi plate and a poke and BBQ chicken plate. The salmon skin was crispy and tasty, like a salmon potato chip. The kalbi had a good flavor and texture, it was nicely charred. The poke was fresh, firm and tasty. The chicken was tender and had nice grill marks. It came with a set of 3 banchan. You can order more for a small fee. Service was friendly and prompt. The food is excellent, I've been told they previously owned Keeaumoku seafood which is why the poke was so good. I'd say it was even better because it seems like the poke is mixed right before serving instead of sitting mixed in the display case all day. The only problem i can see is parking. It's all on the street which can be difficult. I came on a weekday for lunch and easily found parking but I could see on the weekends or evenings it might be difficult.

Lucky for us it was slow so we got a table quickly. Great place to go in a date for cocktails or pau Hana drinks and Pupus with sports usually playing on tvs.The fish is very fresh and Kalbi was very juicy and tender. Meat Jun was very tasty. I loved the Kim chee unlike any other I ever tasted before although everyone says Kim chee all tastes the same.

Excellent! This tiny hole in the wall packs a big punch ... we usually go in for their delicious & fresh poke choices but this time tried the Korean dishes and they did not disappoint! My husband RAVED about the ahi belly & kal bi ! You all need to go check it out ... love these spots that are no frills but all flavor Thank you Kyung's Seafood We will be back

My all time favorite sashimi fix in town! Sashimi Combination is best on quality and quantity! Ahi, Salmon and Hamachi is still picture perfect and Ono! Mahalo for maintaining your quality and consistency over the years which leads to perfection. Service remains at tops!

I first heard about this place while I was reading an article where they interviewed top chefs in the state and asked them where they would go to eat out. Kyung's is one of those true hole-in-the-wall joints that is a true gem. My favorites are Mama's poke, kalbi, and the spicy ahi that they ground up and serve with a side of rice and nori. Best way to eat it is to put rice and ahi in the nori and eat like a hand roll. We always take anyone who comes to visit either to eat there or to get takeout, and they never disappoint. The aunties are very sweet and nice and extremely attentive. They always check on you and make sure you're enjoying your meal, sort of like if you were visiting family. If I were to nitpick, parking can be tough here and the place is pretty tiny, so depending on when you go and how busy they are, it can get a bit loud and tight in there. They do take walk-ins but I would recommend calling ahead for reservations.

Nice local spot. Came across this via yelp actually. Despite the name, they actually have a lot of meat options! Seating is limited due to space. Service is good however. Sashimi plate was surprisingly good. Also priced well. This is a very good deal IMO. Tried the meat sampler - they were all good but BBQ chicken is the best! Moist and flavorful. Reminds me of Filipino BBQ chicken. We'll be back.

Space for dine in is very small, but the staff welcomes everyone! I suggest making a reservation because they do fill up quick with such limited seating. The food was great! We ordered a variety of items and were pleased with it all! I highly recommend trying the spicy ahi and their Hawaiian special. Both were my favorite items in the menu!! I will be back to try more items on the menu!!

An amazing smaller korean restaurant, everything is so good. My favorite is the minced spicy ahi (comes with rice & nori)- it was perfect, I would eat this everyday if I could. All their fish is fresh, and thick cuts. Also love their meat jun & mandoo- comes out hot. They have a happy hour on drinks from 11-7pm. Parking is a little tough- small lot in the back, otherwise there is a lot of street parking available.

Great value and good food! Came this time on a Sunday, so lots of free meter parking on King St. Had some delicious entrees plus sashimi. The spicy rice cakes were terrific, seafood pancake yummy, fried mandoo so filling and fresh saba. But the highlight was the sashimi...so fresh and thick slices! Such a bargain at $30 for 24 pieces.

Been coming here a lot of times over the years and the food is still good. But the last visit we were told banchan refills are no longer free...not sure how I feel about that. I feel like that's the equivalent of Chinese restaurants charging for hot tea. It was only $1 charge per banchan, but still it was the principle of it.

Delicious byugogi, panfried seafood was excellent with perfect sauce. Just needed 2 entrees for 2 for an excellent dining experience. We got lucky parking in back of property. Better to make reservations since area quite small yet popular with customers Service was very good. Ambience was quiet with a great dining crowd.

3.5/5 stars My family and I ordered a little bit of everything to share and the only exceptional dish we tried was the Mama Special Poke. The poke was very fresh, combined with the roe and onion it was met with a good crunch factor! The spice wasn't overbearing and just right. This is a must get if you visit! On the other hand, everything else was standard. The food is better suited for drinking, which was not expected for a family dinner. The tteokbokki was well done - the rice cakes were cooked well and were squishy! The meat jun & galbi was a bit disappointing as the meat was good but very thin with a thick batter coating it. Kimchi fried rice was decent, no one can really mess it up. The restaurant was super busy with fully booked reservations. The owner was nice enough to serve us a table with a one hour time limit.

Wow! What an amazing place. Best sashimi I've ever had. Super fresh. Inexpensive. Had 24 pieces for $30. Was so good I went back the next day lol. Seriously, go!

I've eaten here a while back with some friends and never had a flaw on them food and service was always good this time I brought the family in after Made In Hawaii right off the bat service was on point again and order was already put in I mind you my brother is a executive chef at a restaurant and him to say the food was good and ate all his food was a good compliment, specially my sister from out of state said was the best Korean she ever have in a long time her favorite was the sea food pancake and meat jun, Mom enjoyed the pork soup and had to take home the rest cause she wanted a second wift of it in all 10/10 can't wait to take the fam back again, cool place lots of seating I recommend making reservation if big party but date night get seating check them out if you ever in the king street area.

FINALLY hopped over to Kyung's for lunch on a Saturday with out of town family and it did not disappoint! The four of us split a kimchee fried rice, sashimi platter, and meat jun Ala Carte, and delicious banchan. The place is small so peak hours around dinner can be hard to get a seat, but they do have reservation options. The food comes out quickly and is no frills in presentation, but A+ quality and made to order. It's a fabulous combination of local style Korean-bbq plate lunch and fresh fish that will please locals and out of Towners alike!

I love this place!! My husband usually go here with his friends to drink and enjoy their fresh fish! He took me one time and after that, we've been going every since. I think this place has the BEST Kimchi fried rice in Oahu! I also love their Kalbi!

Food: Good Service: Bad Ambiance: Homey Food is really good, but they messed up way to much on our order. (It also wasn't even a busy time. There were just 3 new groups served food over a long period of time and in a weird order. Probably will come back just to order TOGO and will check my bag because I assume they will make a mistake.

One of the only late night restaurants open in Honolulu. So delicious. I used to work across the street from here and would Always get lunch. Their fish so so fresh and poke is made to order.

I had no clue about this place. Glad my step brother who was visiting told me about this place. I love their spicy ahi they give you seasoned seaweed and a bowl of rice and you can make your own ahi nigiri. I'm not a meatjun person but I liked it here. Without the sauce it still has flavor but it's better with the sauce for sure. I would come back and let my friends know about it. Parking is what sucks otherwise it's. Great place!!

Kyung's Seafood has quickly become one of my favorite dinner places! I do take out because the parking situation is very limited (street parking). Service is fast and friendly, although they have forgotten my order twice, but they quickly made it afterwards. Ambiance is busy. My favorite dish is the meat jun and spicy ahi combo. The spicy ahi has a lot of masago and mayo. I really enjoy the sweet dipping sauce that comes with the meat jun.

Amazing prices, amazing quality food, great sashimi, the spicy poke (mamas special spicy) is no joke, everything about this place from food to drinks is so tasty and so well priced. It's a small restaurant that can sit maybe 25 people, lots of good food options, good service, okay portions, but man do they make good food, and their soju cocktail is literally a full bottle of soju mixed with some flavored juice. Drink at your caution. 100% recommend. 수고하세요!

Always delicious. Always great selection. Fast service for lunch. Can't wait to go back for oyster juhn, banchan, kalbi, house poke, gizzards, and mandu.

This place is a great bang for your buck-- don't be fooled by the exterior. The poke + galbi plate is extremely value, you get almost 1/4th lb of poke with 4-5 pieces of galbi. I came multiple times and the food quality was really fresh. I like that you can choose whatever fish you want with the flavor ( salmon, ahi, albacore etc) The combo plate is more value than just the galbi plate since the portions are similar.

Testing out new Foodie places to eat this week.... 5/5 Kyung's Seafood did not disappoint! Everything from fresh sashimi plate, Mama's special poke, to Meat Jun/Kalbi plate was AMAZING!!!! Prices are so reasonable considering the quality and portion sizes. We had a fabulous lunch! MUST TRY! Highly Recommend A+!

The best hidden gem! We had dinner here on 02/22/25 and they did not disappoint. Everything we had was delicious and the food came out pretty fast. We had the Kalbi plate, Kalbi and meat June plate with rice and seaweed, the chicken wings, and the chicken katsu. If you're in Honolulu do yourself a favor and try this place.

Our friends brought us here and it exceeded our expectations. The meatjun, seafood pancake, and garlic shrimp were some of the best things I've ever eaten. It's a hole in the wall, iykyk kinda spot. Check it out!

Kyung's was one of the few restaurants still open when we landed at 9pm in Oahu. We arrived right before their kitchens closed at 10pm, but they still sat our large group of 8! It was so good we came back at the end of our trip to dine in again! We tried the Spicy Ahi, Spicy Mama, Kalbi, Meat Jun, Seafood Combo Jun, Kimchi Fried Rice, Sashimi, Mandoo, and Spicy Chicken Wings. All of these dishes hit! The Seafood Jun was better than the Meat Jun imo because it was less greasy and more crispy. I especially loved the minced Spicy Ahi, Seafood combo Jun, and their Kalbi short rib was a thicker cut and so succulent. We tried so many restaurants all over the island and this was a group favorite. Only have pictures of our second dinner here bc we inhaled the first dinner before any photos could be taken. Bonus for the happy hour soju and beer!

Kyung's Seafood is an iconic little spot that's great for dine-in or takeout for a variety of korean bbq plate lunches and poke. their portions are pretty generous for the price and i love all of the flavors. we got the kalbi & poke plate ($21), meat jun & mandoo plate ($20) and a half pound of their poke ($15) and had leftovers despite feeding four people. the service is super nice and quick, and there's lots of street parking and a small little lot behind the shop. it's definitely a great spot if you're looking for a good deal with quality food

This is one of those places where I go for one thing and one thing only, the meat jun and mama's special poke combo. I have tried the wings and maybe another dish, but somehow I just remember the taste of the meat jun/poke combo. In my opinion, it's the best meat jun on island. It's sometimes pretty busy and you have to make reservations, but I would typically call in for takeout since the place is quite small. Portions are huge and easily can become two or three meals.

Everything we got was great (ahi belly, meat jun, ramen, etc.) but their poke is fresh and tasty!!! Get the kalbi & poke (mama) plate with a side of kim chi fried rice. You'll thank me later.

This place is awesome. Come in closer to noon, as they make their spicy tuna mixture in the morning and it might not be ready if you stop by too early. The poke was fantastic and the kids LOVED the kalbi ribs. We were in Hawaii for a week... and came here TWICE! Definitely coming back next time we're in town. If you're tired of Foodland, then definitely give this place a try.

If you are craving Korean comfort food, this is a solid spot to check out! They also offer fresh sashimi platters and poke as well! 'Kimchi Fried Rice': pretty good! it was flavorful and paired with the runny egg, chefs kiss!! 'Meat Jun': slightly sweet and savory marinade lightly battered in egg. this item took a while to come, I thought it was okay tho. 'Seafood Soft Tofu Soup': this was so comforting, they actually pack this with a lot of different seafood, which I appreciated. Comes with shrimp, mussels, clams, squid, etc 'Butterfish Stew': my first time having butterfish! I wasn't expecting so many small bones, but the fish was indeed soft and buttery! The soup was nice and flavorful, had a little kick to it, and overall complemented the fish really well! This restaurant is small, but packed when we went, luckily we didn't have to wait too long tho! Parking options include their small parking lot with about 3-4 spaces, the other option is street parking around the area!

Kyung Seafood Overall: **** Recommended **** Food: **** Value: **** Menu: **** Ambiance: ** Service: **** Parking: * Street parking If you like Korean food and seafood (poke & sashimi), Kyoung Seafood is the place for you. Where else can you get both of these in the same location and both done well? We enjoyed both of our dishes and they are reasonably priced. RATINGS & RECOMMENDED ORDER: Kalbi plate = B Meat Jun & Mandoo plate = B Yelp: https://yelp.to/KKOYt8-GR2 Website: (none) Google: https://maps.app.goo.gl/G3zLd37vu1VWnhba9?g_st=ic For all the pictures of the entire menu and other restaurant reviews. YELP: Milton K Sorry! They allow only one 12 second video & the remaining to 3 seconds, with maximum of 10 pictures/videos. The full video and pictures of the entire menu can be found on other platforms/apps: MiltonIn808 RATINGS KEY: A = Really Good - one of the best B = Good - would order again C = ok - similar, nothing special D = Not very good - wouldn't order F = Terrible - avoid

Get the spicy tuna and mahalo me later. The crispy seaweed wrappers, the hefty portion of tuna, the seasoned rice. Maybe a pitcher of beer or flavored soju. The staff is a vibe and they get things done with speedy service. This is truly a local gem, great for informal hangouts, and quite a bite when it comes to Korean-Hawaiian fusion.

Was craving some sashimi and poke and saw a lot of good reviews about this place. We ordered there for takeout. My son got the rice plate that included kalbi, bbq chicken, and macaroni salad. His food was really good and I was surprised of the flavor of the chicken as it was not lacking! I ordered the Mama's poke rice plate based on reviews I read and the mixed sashimi platter. I thought the poke was just okay it tasted too much of sesame oil. The sashimi was good and fresh for the price. You can't beat the price and quality. That won't be a disappointment and you'll definitely get a bang for your buck! They offer 3 different types of fish: salmon, ahi tuna, and yellowtail. They were out of ahi tuna so we got half salmon and yellowtail. Worth the money!

I went to Hawaii with my husband after our wedding as a little break for us and JESUS. LORD HAVE MERCY!! I'm so blessed to have tried Kyung's. We were in Hawaii for 5 days and we had to get Kyung's twice before leaving HAHA The mama's special is to die for. You eat it with gim (seaweed paper) and rice... HOLY JESUS it's so freaking good. My husband can't eat fish (he's a meat person) but he was eating this UP. The soondubu.... Omg it's PACKED with flavor. It's better than some of the soondubu's in Cali. MUST GET. GALBI GALBI GALBI- she's so beautiful... thick, juicy, smoky, 10/10 amazing Ddukbokki actually had a kick to it! Flavor is also 10/10!! Yall need to come here. We're going back to Hawaii JUST FOR KYUNGS. We're back in Cali but we've been talking about this place nonstop all our friends and family will come very soon! Thank you Kyung's I really hope yall stay in business forever because if you don't, never going back to Hawaii

The food is good but their customer service is not consistent. The last time I was here they got my to go order wrong and I called right away. I received a cheaper plate than what I ordered. The lady was going to refund my order the next time came but all I asked for was to credit me the difference the next time I went. Well, today I went to use that credit and they had no record of my call. Check your plates before leaving the store because you might not get the correct order and don't get credit for it even you paid for it. Disappointed in their customer recovery.

Got 3 things to go: Kalbi & Bbq Chicken Plate very flavor bbq chicken and tender Fried Mandoo nice sized fully stuffed and dipping sauce is amazing (pretty sure it's homemade the mandoo and sauce) Garlic salmon Plate absolutely delicious especially if you love garlic Service was good placed a order over the phone

I'd heard about this place before, but my coworkers warned me that the service isn't great if you don't look Asian. With that in mind, I decided to try it anyway--and unfortunately, my experience matched what they said. The food itself was pretty solid, about an 8/10. However, the side orders were overpriced and, strangely, not even listed with prices on the menu. The service was where things really fell apart. Our server (a Korean gentleman) slid the side dishes onto the table without a word, never checked in to see if we needed anything, and seemed much more attentive to the other Asian family dining near us. Meanwhile, we had to repeatedly ask for basics like a knife, refills of water, and even the check. Overall, while the food was decent, the lack of hospitality and uneven service left a bad impression. If you're looking for a friendly, welcoming dining experience, I would not recommend this place.

Went for dinner with family who was here visiting. The place was hopping. Lots of people. Lots of smiles. Lots of food. Cozy and great service. The food was delicious and they had a lot of variety not just seafood, but also meat selections. The only downside was that they were out of a lot of flavors of their Soju cocktail and their flavored soju. A place you definitely need to check out. If you really want to make sure they have all the flavors soju available (if that's your thing to drink) I would call ahead to see if they have the flavor(s) you want.

HUGE portions! Poke is fresh, meat jun is spot on. Lots of aloha put into this preparation! Staff is friendly. It's a bit of a hole in the wall inside, but the food definitely makes up for it! SO ONO!