Kyung's Seafood

Love going to Kyung’s because you get to enjoy sashimi, kalbi, and meat jeon at the same time! We got the 24pc sashimi platter, kalbi + meat jeon plate, and the seafood soft tofu stew. They also give you banchan that comes with cabbage kimchi, onions, and macaroni salad. Sashimi portion was generous and each slice was thick. The sashimi platter comes with ahi, salmon, and hamachi. The salmon had a nice fat zebra-like marbling, which melts in your mouth! The seafood soft tofu stew had a lot of ingredients like mussels, shrimp, clams, and an egg. One of the best stew I had in Hawai’i. You can really taste the sea not in a fishy way. Meat jean was delicious and not soggy. Kalbi was thick and good, can’t go wrong. Service was very quick and friendly. Good AC. I was able to find street parking a block away from the restaurant which is free on Sundays.

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.

Holy shit, this place is an absolute gem! 10/10 for the sashimi, the vibe, and the overall experience—no, scratch that, 100/10 because Kai, our server, made it next-level amazing. Didn’t even know Honolulu could have a spot this perfect for a meal, but damn, they nailed it. This is officially going into my pocket list, and I’m about to tell every single one of my friends to try it. If you’re in Honolulu and don’t eat here, you’re seriously missing out!

So amazing! Rice cakes, the macaroni salad, seafood jun, kalbi, grape soju ♥️ great people too

Galbi and Sashimi was really good!! Had a dinner reservation here, highly recommend to make a reservation here as the restaurant is pretty small. It gives off a pocha type of vibe, dim lighting, soju posters everywhere, happy hour, etc. Though, we came here for a family dinner haha. Service was easy to catch their attention since it's a small restaurant and the waiters are not that far. We ordered the sashimi, galbi, meat jun, and tofu soup here. The sashimi was the first to be prepared and they have THICCC slices here. Sashimi was fresh and prepared really well. We ate this one up really quickly haha. The galbi was also one of my favorites. The meat was also marinated very well, juicy, thicc, and the fatty parts were very flavorful. The meat jun was nice as well, and tofu soup was veryyyyy spicy. I don't think they asked what the spice level was, but it was still pretty nice haha. Overall, the meal was pretty good and great portion sizes. You'll have to find street parking since there isn't a designated parking lot, which it wasn't too hard to find around prime dinner time.

If you are craving for Korean food, Kyung's Seafood can be on your to go list. Price is reasonable and with a wide selection of food, it's a great place to go to. I went on a Saturday on a late afternoon, so it's not crowded at all; and food came out pretty fast. However, if you are looking for a fine dining experience, this is not the place as it's a more like a friendly, family oriented restaurant where you feel very comfortable and relaxed.

3.5 stars- Better than expected, but way overpriced. Pros Grilled chicken was rock solid, nice char and juicy. Poke was fresh. Cons Definitely overpriced. $19 for Kimchi Fried rice that was soggy, with no wok hei, and no other ingridients except rice and little bits of Kimchi. For that price there should be meat/tofu. Poke was put in same to go container as piping hot grilled chicken, and poke got partially cooked. $25 for small portion of factory farm chicken thigh and poke, while tasty, is mispriced given the low quality of the ingredients aside from the ahi.

After spending a month in NYC, had to have good local food and Kyung's seafood was the perfect place to go right after returning home. Two of us had the small sashimi platter which reminded us what fresh fish should taste. The seafood jun was spot on and the spicy soft tofu was delicious. We finished the meal with their barbecue chicken. The service was excellent and the food delivered to the table was always timed perfectly.

Had lunch with a friend this week at Kyung's. We got lucky and found a street parking and the meter wasn't working. Got there about 12ish and there were a couple parties inside. There were several tables open so we chose one that was not in the direct path of the air conditioning. The server promptly brought us the menu and water. We both decided on the BBQ chicken and poke plate. The server brought out our banchan with mac salad. They were all tasty and I enjoyed them. The food came out quickly. The chicken was well prepared and tasty. The poke was also fresh and tasty. Defintely on my places to go to when I'm in the mood for Korean food and I'm in town.

Been really wanting to try this place every time I visit and so glad I had the chance this time! Was craving some galbi and their galbi here is sooo good. The meat is incredibly high quality and the marinade is great. We ordered the galbi and poke combo plates, which came with a decent amount of both. I didn't love the poke we ordered so I think next time I'd go with just the galbi plate. There's a lot of other yummy food on the menu I want to try next time! Service here is super nice and friendly. The place has a Korean pub vibe, very casual and comfortable.

Love going to Kyung's because you get to enjoy sashimi, kalbi, and meat jeon at the same time! We got the 24pc sashimi platter, kalbi + meat jeon plate, and the seafood soft tofu stew. They also give you banchan that comes with cabbage kimchi, onions, and macaroni salad. Sashimi portion was generous and each slice was thick. The sashimi platter comes with ahi, salmon, and hamachi. The salmon had a nice fat zebra-like marbling, which melts in your mouth! The seafood soft tofu stew had a lot of ingredients like mussels, shrimp, clams, and an egg. One of the best stew I have in Hawai'i. You can really taste the sea not in a fishy way. Meat jean was delicious and not soggy. Kalbi was thick and good, can't go wrong. Service was very quick and friendly. Good AC. I was able to find street parking a block away from the restaurant which is free on Sundays.

Visiting family in Hawaii and just wanted great fresh fish. This was absolutely the right choice. I ordered Mama's Special spicy poke, and just 1/2lb was sooo much for a good price. The flavor was impeccable. Their complimentary banchan was great too, especially the kimchi. My dad got kimchi fried rice with spam and it was the best I have ever tasted. Ever. I've had a lot of fried rice and a lot of kimchi fried rice. This one was off the charts. I seriously mean it's the best I have ever had. Service was also very quick and friendly, and the restaurant was pleasantly quiet.

Very small restaurant that maybe seats 30 people, not suited for large parties. Reservations can be made and probably best for busy times. We walked in at about 5p on a Sunday no reservations, party of 5 and was seated right away, restaurant was not busy, but a couple of tables had reserved signs on them. I can imagine it gets busy. Food is good, poke is fresh and tasty. I don't have anything bad to say about it. Service is fast and friendly. Parking is not the best, because there is not a dedicated parking lot. There's a tiny lot that fits 3 or 4 cars next to it, and the rest is street parking. Typical for town restaurants.

Great place for local Korean food AND poke. Standouts are meat jun, Kim chee Fried rice, and of course poke. Highly recommend calling to get reservations. The place is cozy and can get loud, depending on the crowd. Also parking is very limited, so get there early because you'll be hunting around for street parking.

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!

Wow! This place is amazing! I came here with a friend and we ordered a combo plate and meat jun. It was fantastic! We tried going on a sat but it was too long of a wait so we returned Sunday after making a reservation. The place is packed of locals so you know it's good! I have never had meat Jun except for this place. It's a small restaurant but totally worth going! You won't be sorry.

Kyung's Seafood is the definition of a no-frills, hole-in-the-wall gem, and I make it a point to stop here every single time I'm in the island. The spicy ahi is that dish--I could honestly crush a whole pound by myself and not regret it for a second lol. It's ultra-fresh, perfectly seasoned, and comes with rice and seaweed so you can build the perfect bite every time. Pro tip: call ahead to make sure it's available since they prep everything fresh daily. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, the happy hour menu is a nice bonus, and while the spicy ahi steals the show, the other plates are solid too. This place is low-key, local, and absolutely worth going out of your way for.

We popped in at 3pm on a Wednesday and it was maybe half full, but it seems like they can get busy during peak hours and on the weekends. It's a small joint, so I recommend making reservations ahead of time. It does look like they have a flexible seating arrangement, so they CAN accommodate large groups if you have a reservation. We didn't know what to expect, but were amazed with the value and the taste of the food. We got 2 combo plates: 1. meat jun w/ Mama's special poke 2. galbi w/ spicy ahi poke Portions are on the larger side for O'ahu (in my opinion) as we ended up taking home about 40% of the meal. Honestly, everything was delicious and I'd recommend ordering all of the above if you can. The galbi wasn't overly sweet and the cuts of meat were generous. The meat jun wasn't overcooked or dry. The Mama's special poke comes with so much masago. The standout/surprise for me was the spicy ahi poke - they give you a package of seaweed on the side so you can make mini hand rolls. The texture was unique and enjoyable. All in all, you can't go wrong here. It seems like their menu can cater from small to large groups. Their Happy Hour deals run from 11am-7pm, but it only makes sense for larger parties or people who can drink a lot. We're from LA where the Korean food is top-notch and I would say this restaurant would compete with the ones in LA. Kyung's Seafood made our top 5 meals during our 8-day trip and we can't wait to come back!

It pains me to make this review, I was such a big fan of this place. The owners and workers were so friendly and they really knew how to take care. Food always fresh and delicious. Unfortunately this time around it was a big disappointment. The worker that helped me over the phone was rude and very impatient with lots of sighs, you can literally feel her attitude through the phone. We ordered a sashimi platter and a pound of spicy ahi. The hamachi on the sashimi platter was so fishy, I know it's fish but it was awful; however the salmon and ahi was perfect. The spicy tuna was the icing on the cake, it doesn't taste the same like before, so unappetizing.

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.

Yummy Meat Jun, actually came here twice in 5 days just for the Meat Jun. Sashimi's good too but sometimes runs out. Great mom and pop shop, support local Thank you for taking reservations

1 hour paid Meter Street Parking during the daytime. After 6:00 no time limit. We went for lunch on a weekday. This is a small place with a few tables. We started with Peach Flavored Sho Chu. I ordered the small platter of Sashimi $40 It included fresh Ahi, Salmon, and Hamachi. The pieces are nice sized and oh so yummy! Next up was Kalbi and Squid with Somen Noodles. Everything was delicious! The server was friendly.

Always try to come here every time we visit Hawaii. My husband loves meat jun and this place by far has the best one on the island. I love their Mama's special poke. Service is always fast, they never keep you waiting as the food comes out quickly. Staff is always friendly and the vibe is always chill.

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.

this place is the bomb. super local vibes that is focused on delicious ass food. the mamas special poke was super good, i'd say even better than maguro brothers. the meat jun and kalbi is as good if not better than the kbbq spots in LA. i typically dislike kalbi because its overly sweet but this placed nailed the marinade. we loved everything we got and would get everything again. highly recommend this place.

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

My go to spot for Korean food. We bring many of our out of town friends here for local korean with the bonus of good poke available. Their meat jun is good quality and very tasty. It's a very small restaurant so it can be very loud inside. Recommend calling for a reservation so that you dont have to wait. Prices seem to have gone up recently (like everywhere), and our dinner bill for 2 for two dishes was about $60 with tip and tax.

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!

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 .

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!!

Another memorable visit - 3 types of sashimi, stew and kalbi beef. Went home with a smile!!! Lot this place. Casual, Mom & Pop decor, must make a reservation for evening dining.

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.

I've seen this restaurant featured on social media and always wanted to try eating there. While some other places were already closing I saw on yelp that Kyung's was still open and so happy that they were. The food and the service was excellent, definitely a place we'd go back too!!

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.

Never had a bad experience when you are getting amazing food, great service and an always welcoming staff. Portions, prices, service can't be beat

Unfortunately, I think this was not the norm. I usually get the Meat Jun which is usually soft and fluffy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. This time the egg wasn't fluffy and the meat was hard like leather! I couldn't believe it!

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.

Small restaurant but the best dinner I had during our stay in Hawaii!!! Kalbi ribs were amazing . Cooked perfectly and were thick. Poke was the best I've ever had. Great attentive service.

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.

I like this place. Convenient and open late. The food is yummy. My personal favorites are the mandoo and poke and the spicy ahi. Fish is always good quality. We have ordered the sashimi platter for New Years and that was really nice at a reasonable cost. Also service is friendly.

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 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.

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.

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!

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.

The food was delicious especially the pickled onions and the meat Jun. The service was gas and friendly and the atmosphere is family style dining. I highly recommend!!