Well, we had to try this place! I mean Korean BBQ in Hawaii. It is a little tricky to find but there are signs next to the Prada store on Waikiki strip. You can also reach it from the alley in the back. It is a small restaurant but quaint. The staff is friendly and attentive. The options were explained to us, now it is a little different from the mainland but it was definitely delicious. The meat was great quality and side dishes were delicious. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to try Korean BBQ. read more

Ginza Won Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The food was amazing! If you are a fan of Korean cuisine, you must give Ginza Won a try! The service and the hospitality is fantastic! The location is small but the ambiance is very welcoming and friendly! They have been there since 1997 and the quality of their food, service, and hospitality speaks for itself! Ginza Won is a must try for anyone that likes Korean Food! Thank you to everyone there! I will have lunch for next few days and I can't wait to go back with more friends and family. My fiancée and I had a wonderful time tonight and I must say thank so very much for a wonderful dinner! Keep up the amazing work everyone! You all deserve the very best! read more

We were a little scared of the bad Yelp reviews, but wanted Korean without having to leave Waikiki Beach on our last night on Oahu, so decided to give this place a shot. We were pleasantly surprised! We were seated immediately (didn't need a reservation) by the guy who would be our server, a young dude who may or may not have been named Paul. Paul was fantastic and had great vibes. Paul explained the menu to us, but rather than taking his suggestion of ordering a meal set, we just ordered some meat a la carte instead (kalbi and daeji bulgogi). We were glad we did so because the portions were very generous, and there's no way we would've been able to finish a set. We were soon given a few banchan (mostly a couple of types of kimchi as well as pickled ginger) that were tasty. The meat itself was tasty and seasoned decently well. It was a little on the fattier side and cut into rather large pieces, but we didn't mind. Paul did a great job of stopping by periodically to help us with our meat since the pieces were so large. We were totally stuffed at the end, and the bill was super reasonable given how much meat they gave us. The restaurant itself has a homey casual vibe to it, and everyone inside was Korean (a great sign). Right next door is a karaoke joint, so chances are, you will hear loud (and bad) singing throughout your dinner. We didn't mind and actually found it quite funny, but if that's your worst nightmare restaurant atmosphere, this may not be the place for you. Overall, it's not the best Korean food we've had, but it did the trick, and we had a great time for a reasonable price. Thanks, Paul (if that is your name)! read more

This is the best kbbq I have ever had! The only downside was finding the restaurant got a little tricky in the pouring rain but once we entered everything went uphill. We were sat quickly and greeted by our server who helped us pick out our meal. Our food came out shortly after and we had great service with changing our grills and making sure our drinks were full. The taste and quality of the food was amazing and nothing compares when I go back home. I will definitely be coming back here on my next trip read more

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Great Korean food! We were amazed with the attentive service and loved the family-owned aspect. It's a small place that makes you feel like you've found a hidden treasure. Lucky to get a table as the placed filled up quickly after we were sat. The kalbi and mandu were delicious. Too much food for the three of us but would definitely go back. read more

Coming from LA, we've been to a lot of KBBQ places, but I was super impressed by this small restaurant. Service was excellent and they were very accommodating for our large party. We got seated right away even though we didn't have reservations. We got the combo set and loved everything that was served -- side dishes, kimchi jjigae, japchae, seafood pancake. You can tell a lot of love and care went into each dish. I was also surprised at how fresh the meat tasted! We will definitely be back next time we're in Honolulu! read more

We happened to be super hungry after some karaoke and randomly saw this small restaurant. The food was soooo good. They were closing so we tried to order fast. We got the Korean rice, brisket to grill, and oxtail soup. Everything was REALLY good. I mean it's not a ACE (all you can eat) meat most are use to. QUALITY over QUANTITY Even the fried rice was so delicious and we honestly didn't leave a morsel of rice left lol Don't let the space fool you; seating was spacious and the food even better. I wish I could've tried more dishes but what we had was very impressive and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

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This place was hidden down an alley or if from another direction from a small side steer. If your coming down the alley walk past the sign that say Velvet Video. The door will be in the right. You'll walk out of the alley with several food trucks. I live here and I know where to eat Korean food outside of Waikiki. We felt like walking to dinner and my mom wanted to try the place. So we walked over and it was fun searching for this place. We were the first guests so we had the Kalbi and spicy calamari and the bulgogi. You can tell it's cater to tourist since the grill veggies were red and yellow bell peppers, mushrooms and asparagus. It was good but not like real deal Korean restaurants outside of Waikiki. Please keep in mind I haven't tried other Waikiki Korean restaurants but this one it was good but not amazing. I personally wouldn't go back since I don't live in Waikiki but it was a great experience and it's always nice to support local businesses. read more

First of all, most food in this area is fire. This place however for Korean bulgogi and kimchi stew takes the cake. Fantastic meat choices, excellent service from the staff and most importantly all the items we had including the bibimbap beef was read more

Ginza Won Restaurant - Kimchi Soup - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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delicious!!! amazing!!! fantastic!!! if there is a Korean bbq restaurant that has a Michelin star, it should be this restaurant. the service is impeccable- you feel like you are at a five star restaurant with three waiters at your service at any given time. The owner's son manages and leads the team with his distinguished chef-father -- with amazing ambiance and amazing food. you want the best of the best Korean bbq this place is it, bar none. read more

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If you are looking for an amazing spot that is kind of hidden.....this place is amazing! It's a must try. read more

Ginza Won Restaurant - Bulgogi hot pot - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Last night in Honolulu and craving for Korean bbq. This place popped up on Yelp. It was our second choice as our first choice didn't have any reservations. I had misread the map and took a wrong turn, little that I know this place was in a alley way and went unnoticed. Eventually track back we found it. A shack a cross the street from a parking lot. It has a rather large sized and confusing menu. The wait person was quick to point 2 person combo set. With hindsight, it would have been a better value where you can select multiple meat (raw meat for bbq at the table) and stew-soup than the two individual meat dishes. We end up ordering marinated short rib and scallops, thinking that we weren't hungry. The portions were fair. Included with our meal were a salad and three banchan dishes (Kim Chee cabbage, radish, seaweed and garlic cloves). They had refilled those dishes on request. Somewhere along the way, we wanted more, so a third meat, marinated prime rib beef was ordered. The marinated meat was right on ie it wasn't overly salty. The last meat, we were looking for was a beef bigoggi type meat which the wait person didn't understood our request. In either case, all turned out. The meal was enjoyable. The experience was better than expected. read more

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This place took us in as a party of 8. And though they couldn't seat us together, they did what they could to keep the experience as one. The server explained our options to both tables so we could make our best choice. This was not an AYCE place, but with what we ordered which was a special for 6-7 people, we ate everything and was so full that it could very well have been an AYCE place. We certainly ate all that we could have possibly eaten! The food varieties that came with the special was wide and oh, so delicious! It's a very small place, but because it's family-owned, it was a very intimate experience. Mahalo for the experience. read more

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We stumbled upon this restaurant late evening Monday night after swimming at Ko Olina. We were starving! When we approached the restaurant, the servers were chillin outside because they had a big rush and it finally died down. They happily took in our group of 7. The hospitality was AMAZING. They treated us like family from the moment we sat down. They even gave us aprons to keep our clothes white! They offered a delicious salad to start with different banchan. The eggplant one was so good!! We ordered the B Course with 3 meats and 3 kitchen items. We had pork belly, beef tongue, and short rib along with kimchi soup, tofu soup, and steamed egg. We were surprised there wasn't any brisket or beef belly, but nonetheless the food was delicious and filling! The meats had a light marinade on them and were very good quality. The pork belly was the show stopper. For dessert they gave us the sweetest pineapple we ever had! Paul introduced himself and gave us recommendations around the island which was very sweet! We shared a lot of laughs and had such a great time here. It was a very memorable meal for our group. The interior of the restaurant was cozy and clean. They served us with a smile and I will never forget this experience! Mahalo! read more

This is such a hidden gem. There are two ways to get to it one is through a narrow alley to get to the back and the front also through a small street. But when you find it. It's worth it. It's a small little restaurant that's a great place for a quick and yummy Korean food! We got the marinated Short Ribs where you can cook it right in front of you or have the option on having them cook it for you in the back and cut it too. The meat is tender, and comes out perfectly cooked. It's savory and juicy and the asparagus and mushrooms were cooked tender but not limp and over cooked. It was perfectly well done. We also got the cold noodles. And on a hot day that we had it was worth it. Chilled with a nice savory umami broth. Add in the hot mustard and vinegar and it's perfection with a spicy tang flavor added to the broth. The buckwheat noodles are tender but have a bite to it so we'll done on al dente. Highly recommend. It may not be a first date kinda place, but a great quick sit down in between shopping and walking around the city. read more

Ginza Won Restaurant - Buckwheat Cold Noodles - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The service and cuisine at this establishment were outstanding. The staff demonstrated exceptional attentiveness and professionalism, contributing to a highly pleasant dining experience. The quality and flavor of the food were remarkable. I look forward to returning in the future. Thank you!!! read more

Were looking to eat a light meal but were in no mood to cook or wait in line at a restaurant for 1+ hour. Happened upon Ginza Won and thought we'd take a look. They had a table open, so we decided to give it a try. Paul greeted us, showed us to our table, and appeared to be the only waitstaff. He was busy, but made effort to ensure he checked on each table. The combo dinner was recommended so that we could sample different dishes; however, we weren't that hungry. So, we decided on the fresh green onion salad, tofu soup and stone pot bibimbap with raw beef. Ice waters were brought to us and small dishes of cabbage, kimchi, and seaweed to whet our appetites as we waited for our dishes. Our dishes took awhile to arrive, but when they were ready they all arrived together and they were all delicious! The salad tasted fresh and the dressing was not too overpowering and good. The tofu soup was flavorful and full of tofu. And the bibimbap was also good. Clearly a family run restaurant and a hidden gem. We'll surely return to sample their other menu items. read more

I love the food here! So good! The staff are all friendly and helpful. The owners are very kind. The ambiance doesn't look like much from the outside but it's nice and cozy inside. I was sure by this place! It my new favorite local place for Korean BBQ! read more

It doesn't get better than humble, homemade kimchi The family working here was kind, attentive, and really open to describing the food and talking to us while they had downtime Support local shops! read more

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Excellent food and service. Highly recommended. After short wait on Saturday evening, we were seated in a comfortable table for 5. Server took our order, promptly, food came out fast. Maybe little too fast as our table was completely filled to a point where they brought out side table to station the meat. Food was great. The quality and authenticity were both outstanding. Super convenient from Waikiki hotels (short walk). read more

The food is good but it was so little. we took 2 orders of briskets and that was not enough for one person! I like the presentation of the food tho they put them on a wooden board with some veggies, the restaurant is very old and need a lot of organization! Too much going on! The young girl helping us, didn't have any clue about anything we asked ! read more

Great food and customer service. Big variety and it always tastes good! I'd recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic Korean Bbq food. read more

Everything were great, marinated short ribs were the best in Hawaii!! Will def go back again next visit!

Definitely one of those spots that are in the crook of nowhere but surprise the hell out of you. My partner and I were looking for a dinner spot after landing from our flight without needing a reservation but can be seated quickly. Found this spot and absolutely loved it. Our waiter, Paul, recommended the Set #1 and it was definitely more than enough for us. Loved this spot and loved the fact that it's family ran/owned! read more

Ginza Won Restaurant - Set #1 for 2 people - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Excellent meat quality. Had the Kalbi and samgyeopsal which were rich in flavor. The seafood Sundubu was served hot and had generous amounts of seafood. Manager Paul was friendly, engaging and genuinely wanted to get to know our group. Will definitely be back. read more

Food is very good service is very good and we will come back again when we back to Hawai'i I'm highly recommend this

This was one of the worst experiences we had on our vacation in Waikiki. Perhaps it was the understaffed waiting experience, or the dry and overcooked $80 wagyu, or the gnats flying around the kimchi tub in the kitchen. We craved Korean barbecue for dinner and were expecting a normal kbbq experience where we can grill our own food and drink soju. That was not the experience here. We ordered the honeymoon special and received a over-done wagyu steak with asparagus and bell peppers. They told us it would be a 5-10 minute wait, which turned out to be a 1-hour wait. Overall, terrible experience. Would not recommend. Only reason this wasn't a 1-star rating, was because our waiter was nice. read more

The food was delicious and service from Paul was outstanding. The portions were very generous. This was my third time eating here and it has been great each time. I'll be back. read more

Trust me people. This place is 대박 which means its awesome!!! It does not get any better than this . Quality and the taste is better than anywhere in US and that includes LA. You will return multiple times during your stay. Make sure you call and make reservation because there is limited seating. This restaurant is @atljona approved, 10 out of 10! read more

This place is a miraculous little hole in the wall with exceptional customer service, great staff, the ambiance is great and the food is tasty and worth the price for what you get! The servers were all so sweet and explained the entire menu. The food came out so quickly and tasted amazing. I am so glad I came here. Will be returning for sure! They also have flexible hours and close later than most places in town/ Waikiki. Definitely go here for authentic Korean bbq read more

We are on vacation here and craving for Korean food. Best Korean food! my Kids love it. Good costumer service. read more

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TLDR; solid kbbq, will satisfy your craving. Gen's across the street and ofc with a long wait. This is a great alternative! It's a homey/family vibe. Wonderful customer service. Prices are standard. It's a bit stuffy/hot due to lack of air conditioning, but they try to cool the area down with electric fans. We ordered their set course A and two more extra meats for a group of 6 people and it was plenty. read more

First time having true Korean BBQ. It was awesome. Our server recommended dishes for us to try and did not steer a in the wrong direction. Everything was great. Bibimbap, Kalbi steak, beef tongue, scallops and delicious salads. read more

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Staff was readily available, friendly and helpful. Smaller selection of choices but very well prepared and presented. I would come here more often now that we randomly stumble on this diamond in the rough. read more

Stumbled on this gem while seeking something new to try. It was their message board that drew me in. I love hole in the wall places and this place is far from being meh. Food was served in huge portions, I loved all the veggies that I've never seen in any other Korean restaurant on Oahu. I'd like to say I don't wanna share but this place is amazing! The food 5 star it could be 20 if that was a choice. Service was also 20 and ambiance was inviting with the backdrop of a piano playing gave it a rather pleasing and pleasant dinner atmosphere. We're coming back and this place will surely be seeing me again with my family. read more

I must be feeling adventurous when I decided to venture to Ginzawon with my traveling buddy in Honolulu. I guess I should have listened to Diana Y.'s advice and stayed away from this place. But my traveling buddy was craving KBBQ, so I figure... Why not... It's a hole in the wall down a dirty alley. I might as well give it a try. Yes, we were lured into Ginzawon for their $23.99 special. We figured... $23.99 for 9 items, not bad. But the sad truth is: They only give you 2 pieces of each item listed. Perhaps I am spoiled by the great Korean restaurant in California, but for the price they were charging (even after discount), it was ridiculously expensive. Waiters assumed that I was Japanese as soon as I walked into their store, I had to ask for English menu several times, but still couldn't figure out what was on the special. I tried asking my waiter what's the difference between the specials and he had the hardest time explaining it to me. Bleh. Take my advice. If you feel like getting BBQ, go hit Gyu-Kaku across the street during their happy hour. You will be eating in a cleaner restaurant with English speaking staff + you get much more for your value. read more

Ginza Won Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I think this place is the best korean BBQ in hawaii It's not as good as the original one I tried in Korea but in hawaii Its better choice than other places read more

Food was awesome! Very welcoming and everything was so fresh! My wife and I enjoyed the service and delicious food! Highly recommend this place! read more

Best Korean food. I mean, wow, absolutely flavorable and FRESH food. Jenny, is an amazing worker an has the best recommendations. I highly recommend and will be returning. read more

Ginza Won Restaurant - Fresh meats - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Local gem. Great hidden place in the city. Amazing food and service. Highly recommend!!