Small little mom & pop restaurant, great for takeout. Friendly staff. Love that you get SO much food and it's reasonably priced. And delicious. I got a combination plate with kalbi and spicy bbq chicken. They have a bunch of sides you can pick from. Really recommend the spicy bbq chicken, that was bomb and you get a hefty portion. The veggie sides were simple but good. My first time having taegu (side dish) and I really loved it. I barely know what it is, it's a type of fish, but it's got great flavor and pairs nicely with the meat. Parking is easy here too! read more

Gina's B-B-Q - Kalbi & Spicy BBQ Chicken Plate - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Packed for lunch. Very popular Korean food, regular plates offer 4 sides. I'm having bbq chicken and spicy pork. Lots of phone orders and take outs. Tasty, but it made me very thirsty, drank all my water and needed more... took away 1 star... read more

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As soon as I took the first bite, I knew that was not what I was craving for. I came to buy Gina special for my friend who just moved to the island from Cal and I wanted to have her taste the local real grinz but I was SO dissapointed. Meats were chewy and not tasty, and spring rolls were Cold. I would never go there again. The old good day is over. It must be a new management. SO SAD! read more

This is quite literally the best restaurant on earth. Their Kal-Bi is amazing, and their side dishes are too.

We all got our go to quick fix korean bbq places. Finally decided to try here and get the Gina's Special to have a taste of the most common items. Bbq chicken was just ok for me, little on the dry side and light flavor Bbq beef was the same, slightly dry and not too flavorful. Kalbi wasn't bad little more flavor then the other meats, little tough but still good. Notice most meats weren't over salty which is a plus if you're watching sodium intake and they were on the dry side not wet and saucy like some other places. For the prices and portions it was ok for me. read more

Gina's B-B-Q - Gina's Special - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I was disappointed when I got my take out food tonight. I was looking forward to try this long time Korean BBQ place name Gina's BBQ There located in the Market City Shopping center in Kaimuki and what I recall they been there for like Years and Years . My brother in law use to eat there when he was in college and that was over 30yrs ago. So you can imagine that they survived all these years. I ordered Chicken Katsu and a side order Mandoo. I'm very picky when it comes to chicken Katsu . First all as you can see in my pics where's the chicken thighs, also the breaded panko is more on the burnt side and hard and crispy. The Mandoo was a little on the gummy side. For a perfect Chicken Katsu it has to be golden brown not dark brown like most places . The chicken thighs has to be butter fly so you have a nice thick chicken inside the Panko I'm not sure maybe some restaurant slice it in half to make 2 filets to save money IDK? The best chicken Katsu ever was in Aina Haina shopping center a Japanese restaurant called "Komokata ". There not in business anymore and not because I use to worked there ha ha . But we made it perfect back in the day . Anyway I think next time I would order more of a Korean flare like maybe Meat Jun or Kalbi maybe those items on the menu is much more tastier. But if you screw up on Chicken Katsu I'm Leary now. Still I rate Gina's 3.5 star because the plus side is look at my plate YES Taegu. All other Korean restaurants or take out places don't carry Taegu because it's expensive . Support local and if anyone has recommendations on good chicken Katsu let me be the judge if that lol. read more

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4 stars for generous portions! We ordered their "Gina's Special" which comes with Kalbi, bbq beef, bbq chicken, 2 scoops of rice, and 4 side of veges. This was able to feed 2 people and also still have a bit left over! read more

Gina's B-B-Q - Gina's special - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I'm so glad I found this place! If you want delicious and authentic Korean food, you must try this place. You will not be disappointed! The restaurant, service and food was fantastic! Everything is freshly prepared! read more

Gina's B-B-Q - Chicken BBQ plate - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My office frequently orders Gina's for our birthday celebrations! They always give such generous portions of food for the price (under $20 per person with a minimum 10 orders). 10 orders can easily feed 12, or 10 people with everyone taking home leftovers! We usually order Set "D" with Kalbi BBQ Beef, BBQ Chicken, Meat Jun, Chicken Wings Chicken Katsu, Long Rice, Veggie Spring Roll, Bibim Kooksoo, Rice, Assorted Veggies). Set D is $14 per person. Catering is super easy to order, I typically just call the day before we want to have an office lunch and our food is always ready by the time I show up at my pickup time. The food is packed neatly in boxes and they give plenty of sauce. My favorites are the chicken katsu and long rice! Always consistent and quality food at Gina's! read more

Ginas is definitely a go to spot when visiting Oahu. The price you pay for what you get, just amazed me. We got two mixed plate lunches, Ginas Special and a spicy pork combo. I believe each takeout box weighed approximately 3 pounds each, minimum! No joke. I really enjoyed the bbq chicken and thinly sliced bulgogi but the kalbi was extremely fatty and with a lot more extra chewy, stringy bits than I'd like, hence the 4 stars. The spicy pork was flavorful and had the right amount of heat as well. The kimchi and shredded pickled radish were my favorite sides. The japchae noodles were cooked perfectly but too sweet for my taste buds but my toddler devoured them! In any case, we ate Ginas BBQ left overs for two days! This place will fill hungry bellies and keep the wallet heavy! Help local joints and come eat at this friendly restaurant. The parking is sometimes limited but with patience you'll find a spot. read more

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What a disappointment. Should have known when it was lunch time and only 1 person there. They have really gone downhill. Food came out in 5 mins so immediately i knew it wasnt fresh. Chicken was bland burnt and dry. Bulgogi was dry as cardboard and not marinated at all. Kalbi was ok. Everything was precooked and slapped together. Mac salad was really bland and just taste of mayo. I remember it being packed and waiting for freshly cooked food back in the day. So sad. Wasnt cheap either. read more

Gina's B-B-Q - Gina Special - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Just had a bad experience with them. I placed a large order for pick up using their website (www.ginasbbq.com) information. Set D was (and still is) advertised as $14 a person, but when I paid in person, they charged me $16 a head. Since my order was for 31 orders, I was shocked at the total for being so off and that's when I noticed the discrepancy. I asked them to honor their advertsed price, but Andy wouldn't. I told him they can't advertise a price and confirm the advanced order and then change it the day of. He still disagreed and would not honor the difference. If this was for a personal event, I would just leave this be, but this was for a professional event where a set price was agreed to. If we knew about the actual price, we could have explored other options within what was budgeted. It's really disappointing because I've been a loyal customer since I was a child and always catered with them for many events. I miss the original Gina's (food and service). read more

Gina's B-B-Q - Advertised price on their website is $14/person, but they charged me $16/person. They wouldn't honor their error. - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Gina's BBQ used to be one of my favorite take-out restaurants. However, I was truly disappointed today. Got bibim kook soo, chicken katsu, side meat jun, and take-out container of side dishes ($15). The bibim kook soo was still yummy, but the meat jun and the chicken katsu were very dry and almost no flavor. And they even changed the sauce for meat jun. Taegu and jap chae weren't as good as before. I don't think I will go back anymore. read more

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Excellent service, food is Ono ( good) and the portions is very very generous. I like their spicy pork. They separated the spicy pork by using a foil to contain the spicy juices from leaking all over and the fish jun is the best. My kids and wife loves the meat Jun and the chicken katsu. Great flavors and the sides (shoyu potatoes, Mac/potato salad, Kim chee, Kim chee cucumber, is just a few of the many more sides to choose from. Did I say their portions is very generous. Well worth what you pay for. read more

I hadn't been to Gina's in probably 2 decades and I was so happy to find that they were still in business! I ordered the family pack to feed 5 people and it was a lot of food! It served us for lunch and with many leftovers! The food was really tasty just like I remembered it from before. I was a little disappointed with the meat Jun as it was a little too oily for my liking. But with that being said, you can just take a napkin or paper towel to it and soak up the oil. The quantity of food we got was very good and I will be back again. I will try to go back more often! read more

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So......my family has been coming here for DECADES. Let's just say....I was 9 when they opened (IYKYK) Since the first day Gina opened the doors. And I haven't written a review? Shame on me!!! Have you not been here? Shame on you!!! This place is a Korean BBQ institution. We would come here after practice late at night and sit and eat dinner while chatting with Gina and her sister Yong. It is a family place and it shows in the love and deliciousness they put in every bite They do take out. Walk in or call in.And (during non covid times dine in) Our family faves include: meat jun, spicy chicken wings (this is literally what I held every chicken wing place I went to in college up to as a standard, and none of them compared). Kalbi, BBQ chicken, fish hub, spicy ika, bibimbap and kooksoo, kimchi soup, mandoo, chapchae, literally all the veggies I know.... That might be everything on The menu, but remember decades, we have been here for decades. We love this place. You can order for size plates, with or without rice (without rice will give you one extra vegetable choice), mini sized, they have family packs and combo plates. They cater too! I'm sorry for not writing sooner. Thank you for every delicious bite and the lifetime of memories eating at your tables. read more

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Came here because I was craving Korean BBQ after the beach. It has been a while since I've been here but I always remembered generous portions and really tasty food. Upon walking in, really friendly staffed greeted us and served us. Prices were reasonable and the food came out pretty quick. However, when we got home and opened our plates, there was barely enough meat to food a 5 year old child and holy moley the meat jun and bbq chicken was drier than the Sahara desert. The only reason I gave it 2 stars was because of the service and tbh the sides were still good. read more

Gina's B-B-Q - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Always my go to spot when I want a fast lunch, also when I need to bring something to potluck. Their catering is great and very easy to order and transport, check with them first with the prices though as the website might not be as accurate. Will always be a loyal customer. read more

Ambiance: really simple and small shop location, essentially only doing takeout orders. There's a lot of deconstructed boxes and packaging inside and a simple counter for you to order and take out your food. The ladies working the front are nice and genuine and will hook you up from time to time . Food: one word: amazing. Oahu is amazing because there's such wide variety of cuisine with Asian food being its forte. This Korean-Hawaiian establishment was one of our favorite places to eat during our trip and will always make sure to stop by on return visits. The kalbi here is well marinated and grilled to perfect temperature. The meat jun (essentially a savory beef pancake for simplicity sake) is so flavorful and has a good ratio of meat to breading. The perfect bite consists of all the above plus a little kimchi on the side...still thinking about it. Honestly can't go wrong with this entire menu. Some of the best meat Jun on the island ! Worth it factor: 10/10. Would probably go here everyday if I lived in Oahu. read more

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This past Sat ordered family pack and side order meat Jun. The side order meat Jun was like a mini order of meat. Meat so thin and only 10 small strips. What a ripoff for $15.00. Pearls Kahala not too far away! read more

Went on a Friday lunchtime. Friendly service/staff. Reasonable prices. Pretty big portions. Located in Market City market place. Near Foodland. Free parking. Already tried the Korean garlic chicken and fried chicken wings. Looks spicy, but not spicy. I cannot eat spicy foods. Fish jun, swai, rice, 4 vegetables. Vegetable plate $10, if no rice, choose 5 vegetable. Good deal. Vegetable selections look really fresh. Busy place. Good to call ahead to order, at least 20 mins ahead. read more

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Ate here several times already and I always have the same reaction every time. It's not good, but it's not crappy either. I've had their BBQ Chicken and Meat Jun plates and it's nothing special. Tonight, I ordered side orders of Fish Jun and Korean Spicy Garlic Chicken since I had a pot of rice at home. The chicken was pretty hard like it was overcooked or something and it wasn't even spicy or garlicky. The Fish Jun was pretty decent and it came with some kind of vinegar looking sauce. I think it was more flavorful back when I was in high school. Overall, it's a reminder of why I rarely come here. The prices are decent for the amount of food they give. The staff are fast and helpful. I phone ordered so I was in and out in less than a minute. The parking lot is huge and is shared with other establishments of Market City. read more

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Great food, large portions, fast service. Call in ahead of time. Best Korean BBQ for the price

Bought several kal bi plate lunches from Gina's a few days ago. The kal bi was so tough, I could barely cut it with a knife. I have gotten food from there before but it this time the food was terrible. I hope the food improves. Pono read more

The food didn't seem right... I've been eating here for years... I looked it up... new owners... they should revisit the recipes they bought with the business... sad decline read more

One of the few places with taegu nowadays. Amazing Yuk Gae Jang soup with generous portions of sides.

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE My go-to for Korean food when I lived in the area; I moved onto Yooncy when I moved to the other side of Kapahulu and now live on the other side of town...but Gina's is there like an old friend - reliable, always there for you when you need...good, fast Korean food! === 2. FOOD The food has been consistently decent over the years and the coronavirus pandemic hasn't changed that! The Kalbi & Tonkatsu Combo Plate ($14): don't let the price turn you off: the kalbi is nice and tender without being burned and the pork tonkatsu is tender with a light crispy exterior - well worth the price admission to begin with! Like other dishes there's a very adequate helping of rice as well as a choice of four side dishes (kim chee, seaweed, choy sum, and cabbage in today's case), topped with a spring roll. Certainly a decent choice for a hearty lunch! === 3. SERVICE The service is typically good in English and Korean. The wait time can feel a little long considering the amount of catering they do and the popularity of the place. This is certainly evident now during the pandemic and with fewer people working, but it's less of an issue in normal circumstances. === 4. ATMOSPHERE Under normal circumstances, small groups (1-4) have seats for dining in; however, in the current pandemic climate, all seating is removed and all service is takeout - which is likely desired during normal days anyway given the busyness (and therefore cramped environment) of the place. Wheelchairs and strollers would have challenges here. Parking is as good as the busy Market City lot can offer. read more

Gina's B-B-Q - Kalbi & Tonkatsu Combo ($14): the meats are worth the price of admission on their own! - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The college girlfriend. We've all had one. The ones who didn't--well, we are satisfied with fast food and grab-and-go meals. Ya feel me? Gina's is like that solid lady friend we all had: so reliable, will always be there in a pinch, but we keep a certain distance for some reason. Yet, we come back when it's convenient. And we will always love Gina's for playing that role. The BBQ chicken and meat jun is my go-to. read more

Located in market city so beware of smaller parking stalls. We were hosting a family lunch and we decided to get the family pack that serves 4-6 people. We were a group of 7 and it fed all of us with extras. It comes with a good portion of kalbi, meat jin, and bbq chicken for your meats. I would say the dumplings were a little soggy by the time it gets home. For the banchan which is the vegetable dishes, the seaweed was a big hit. The greens had a funny taste which made me feel like it was not good to eat so we avoided that one. The japchae was great but there were big chunks of noodles stuck together so just to be aware of that. All in all, great set for a family get together with big portions of meats and rice. It also comes with one large soda so one person can enjoy a soda. read more

Gina's B-B-Q - Family set - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Some days you just don't know what you're craving until you find it. One Saturday we were driving around hungry and stopped at Market City Shopping Center because we knew we'd find a good to-go option (as is pretty much required as of this writing). I went inside and was greeted with a large yet simple menu. The restaurant is tiny, more for takeout anyway, and they have all the sides in a spotless glass case for you to peruse while you wait. Their menu is a typical Korean BBQ place, choose your protein, portion size, and sides. Their prices are great for a huge amount of food. Quality was also great, all the sides were kept ice cold and had great flavor. Meat was relatively lean and cooked well. I loved the employees here, all friendly yet right to the point. She even made me sanitize my hands a few times during my stay, which I'm sure was a good omen for the cleanliness of the staff. Next time I'm craving Korean, this is the place! read more

So far, this is my favorite place for take-out plate-lunch style Korean food. The fried garlic chicken was very good, the (LA) kalbi was very good, the selection of panchan was good, and the panchan itself (kimchi, radish kimchi, spinach, sprouts, seaweed, Mac salad, taegu, and more) were especially good for a takeout counter place. The pulgogi was surprisingly not good, but I could just avoid that during future visits. It's a very good value -- $15ish for a good sized standard bbq plate with *4* sides. I don't think I need to tell people this place is good. It was busy and crowded went we went (I called ahead), and, I'm not going to say who it was, but a truck from a well-known, highly-rated restaurant nearby drove over, and a truck full of employees from that restaurant went inside to order takeout in their uniforms. It's always a good sign to be *that place* where people from other restaurants come to eat (although the reasonable prices could be a part of that). read more

Came on Sat around 7:30pm. They were so busy the guy said NOT to answer any more calls. This time I had the Spicy pork, which was delicious. It wasn't even spicy at all. More like sweet. read more

Gina's B-B-Q - Meat jun - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We tried ginas special and it was delicious. As visitors, we consider this was the most cost effective yummy meal in the area. Fast service with friendly staff. A small but mighty food joint to make your tummy happy. read more

Gina's is a classic when it comes to casual korean bbq take-out. I'm so glad to see they're still around after all these years. We've been coming here a lot lately since my mom likes Gina's, especially their spicy fried chicken wings. My go-to is the Gina's special or the kal bi + bbq chicken combo. Each plate comes with your choice of 4 sides. This place is always busy, so call your order in ahead of time so that it'll be ready when you arrive. They also have family packs, catering sets, and party pans! read more

Gina's B-B-Q - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

FYI: If you want the real "Original Gina's BBQ" you have to go to Gina's Kapolei. Gina's son runs the place and has maintained the excellent quality and customer service of the original location. The Market City Location is run by different people, which is why it isn't as good as it used to be. read more

SERVINGS ARE HUGE FOR THE CHEAP PRICE. There are so many meat options on the menu and I ordered a plate, which came with four sides. This place is located a little bit out of Waikki. The ladies were super sweet and efficient. This place was one of my favorites when I visited Hawaii. I highly recommend coming here for delicious korean food. read more

Gina's B-B-Q - Katsu Plate - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

*This review is for delivery only* FOOD Big portions of local-style Korean plate lunch. They have an extensive selection and have everything you could think of having in your Korean plate lunch. The food here is always reliable, and this has been a go-to spot for me since I was young! * Food Highlights * 1. Kalbi - The kalbi here isn't my absolute favorite on island, but it's solid! It's a bit greasy so be forewarned. Regardless of the grease, the kalbi is flavorful and tender and an entree that I will often choose to get when I order from here. Definitely need to eat it with a good amount of rice to soak up the grease though. 2. Kimchi - YUM. Super crunchy and sour - perfect accompaniment to the entrees. A must have side! * Food Bummers * 1. Spring Rolls - They were not at all crispy - in fact a bit chewy. I think it may be due to delivery time, but it was pretty bad. There was also not very much filling - tasty though! But I will probably skip these next time. 2. Cabbage (banchan) - The cabbage was a bit too salty for my taste. It was definitely crunchy and refreshing, but I think I'll try a different side next time. Recommended? Yes! Good food, large portions, decent prices. read more

Before the actual close time. False advertisement.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Unhelpful. Didn't allow us to come in even though it was busy hours. read more

Came here again and loved it just as much! So great for family style eating! Food was hot and well cooked-not dried out! read more

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This is one of my fave Korean BBQ spots in Honolulu. They always serve large portions of food that is always very tasty too. It's kind of a small place, but the food is awesome. I know one things for sure, you won't be hungry if you can finish the container. They fill the bottom layer of the container with rice and proceed to lay your main dishes and banchan on top. You also can select from a variety of banchan dishes to your liking. I think I've had all of them over the years I've been coming here. On this trip, I split an order of Meat Jun and BBQ Chicken with my wife and still had a bit leftover. One of our sons had the Meat Jun and our other son enjoyed Meat Jun with Spicy BBQ Chicken. I've never had a problem finding parking in the lot and noticed a security guard walking around on this night. The ladies who work here are always pleasant as well. read more

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