HANGANG is so good!!! Amazing customer service! They're incredibly attentive and constantly checking in to see if we need anything. They were also helping us cut and cook our meats. Sweet and caring staff The food was amazing! The quality of the meats were incredibly tender and excellent marbling. I got the pre fixed menu (9 - course meal) for $70 per person. The meats included a variety of cuts and came with steamed eggs (really soft and light), and kimchi pancake (lightly crisp, nice kick and great flavors). You also had the option to choose Korean Noodles or a stew with white rice. I chose Spicy Korean cold noodles and mannnn...those noodles were soft, chewy and bouncy. Has a gentle sweet taste to it and it wasn't spicy IMO (I eat a lot of spicy food) , it felt like a nice flavor booster than actual heat. I'll definitely have to come back to try their other dishes! The atmosphere was contemporary, clean and well divided for each group. I made a reservation through their IG and got lucky with street parking. I did see a valet option towards the back, but since I had street parking, I didn't bother to see how much it was. It is slightly on the pricey side, but I did want to try it out for the experience and quality. I'd recommend it if you wanna splurge for a excellent meal/experience :) read more

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Delicious lunch specials and quality cuts of meat. Service is a bit hit or miss. If you need something definitely don't be afraid to ask. Small parking lot in the back of the restaurant and street parking in front. Good spot but could use some work with service. read more

The food and service was excellent. I really enjoyed. The meat was tender and juicy. The staff's service was nice, too. read more

Hangang - Korean Marinated Kabi - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The food quality and the serving size for the lunch special were wonderful. Service was fast and all the servers were helpful and friendly. It's doesn't have the traditional Korean atmosphere, but classy. It was a very nice vibe. This will be our new Korean place to visit when we're in Waikiki. The location is convenient too especially if you're at Ala Moana Mall since it's only a walking distance from the Nordstrom store. The restaurant is not in the mall, but if you exit the Nordstrom store, the restaurant is right across the store a little bit to your right side. Next time we will try the bbq, but the lunch special was wonderful enough though. read more

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I have been wanting to try here for a while and finally went here for lunch with my husband. We walked in and we were greeted and seated immediately. It was busy but not overwhelming. The restaurant itself was very nice and clean. We ordered two lunch specials which included the hot pot of rice, a soup/stew of choice, and a meat that they prepared in the kitchen for you. We also ordered the seafood pancake. All the food was so aesthetic, that even the banchan was plated nicely. The food did not just look good, but it also tasted amazing and definitely hit the spot for my craving for Korean food. Our servers were kind, well-mannered and checked in on us at least three times to make sure we were ok, which I appreciated. The bathrooms were also very nice and clean too. We truly enjoyed our experience and we are looking forward to returning here again. read more

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Amazing lunch set menu and service is always so friendly and amazing. I have nothing bad to say about this restaurant. Love sitting and dining here since its always a calm pleasant space to enjoy my food. read more

The most amazing Korean bbq I've ever had. I use to live in LA and SD and this was by far the most amazing Korean BBQ. Too notch service and tons of ban chan. Tae was an awesome waiter !! read more

Hangang is one of the best Korean yakiniku restaurant. Their service is top notch. Food is great quality. I really like their side dishes/banchan variety. Restaurant is always very clean read more

Went for lunch a couple times. Ordered the galbi + kimchae jigae combination. I was impressed by the purple rice that they serve as well as the banchans. Great assortment of banchans and great homemade quality. read more

Hangang - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Amazing lunch specials! You can choose yellow croaker, mackerel, galbi, or bulgogi. Definitely worth it. It comes out with a little Soon Tofu in a boiling pot with another rice in a stone pot! Great banchans (side dishes) that are very authentic, definitely a traditional Korean spot. There were nice booths and long tables. The parking lot was a bit small and fills up quickly, but there is metered parking in front, and there is the A la Moana mall parking lot across the street. Service was pretty decent. Food came so quickly! read more

Hangang - Yellow Croaker - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This is best Korean restaurant in Oahu in my opinion. Reservations are tough but if you can definitely come here and get here on time because parking lot gets full. The quality of their food really shows in every aspect and waiters are attentive read more

Memorial Day Monday got the craving for some simple LA kalbi and my lady suggested we come as she's eaten lunch here and liked the ambiance. Anyway here's the quick review; Parking was open and really convenient as it's just in back with a back entrance so no need to walk around to the front. Service was very attentive and warm. Quickly seated and orders taken from bilingual staff a plus because the lady would prefer Korean. Dishes took a bit long to get here... probably an off night but it was just a minute short of 30min. She went w the Tile fish and I, the LA Kalbi. Food review. Tile fish excellent. Fried to delicate perfection lightly crispy on the outside but still buttery moist and soft on the inside. LA kalbi, maybe a little too heavy on the soy sauce portion of marinade to where it over powered the taste a bit. But if that's how you like your kalbi, then no problem. Not necessarily for me. The banchan were all adequate nothing stood out much but the mak kim chi... that was just right. The rice was where the problems are for sure and I hope the manager or owner takes this criticism seriously because it's fixable and I hope the do--rice was mushy. Too much water used and the lady had mentioned she experienced this the last time she was here and had thought that was a one off. Normally any good Korean ran restaurant they take the rice seriously and it's shiny and firm... almost a little chewy. This missed the mark pretty badly. Nevertheless fixable and hope this helps because service was impeccable and decor fantastic. Small adjustments and this place kicks up a couple of stars. Humbly, MK read more

Hangang - Banchan standout is the mak kim chi - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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My mom told me this place was good but on the pricier side but totally worth it! Parking is a pain but we were at Ala Moana so we walked over. It wasn't too busy, it was a Friday night at around 8:30. We got the pre fixe menu - prime beef 9-course meal. It was $70 per person. It's actually a lot of food we were pretty full off only the meat and had to take on the cold noodles and some meat. They cook everything for you and don't want you having to cook anything. The metal rack is a smart idea, it's off the grill but still above the grill that it doesn't get cold. read more

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Had a company lunch at Hangang. They don't take reservation if less than 4 people so we just walked in at 12pm. Waited around 25 mins and we're able to get in. We ordered Kalbi Set with tofu soup and pumpkin purple rice. The portion was big and good enough for 1 person. The Kalbi had full of flavors and very tender. I love their tofu soup, not too spicy and they used extra soft tofu which made the soup taste much more delicious. The bomb was the Banchan. They have the best Banchan on the island. Lots of choices and refillable. Overall the restaurant looks clean. Servers were very friendly and helpful. I'll come and try their dinner next time. read more

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Stopped in for takeout on my way home, starving after work. There was a mix-up with my order, but the staff owned it immediately and went above and beyond to make it right." "They personally delivered my Kimchi soup, hot and delicious! That level of care is rare." "This level of service was so extraordinary. This place has some of the best Korean food in town, and this gesture clearly shows the team clearly cares about their customers. I'll absolutely keep recommending them to friends and coming back. Five stars without hesitation. WOW! read more

It's been years since I've been looking for a really GOOD KBBQ that isn't a franchise with long lines and mediocre food. Tonight, I think I found one on the island. After passing by so many times, we decided to come here on a weekday night. Hubs made a reso for 7 pm but the person on the phone said to walk in as a table may open up sooner. We arrived at 6ish pm and was seated by 6:40 with already a line out the door. It was a packed house with groups of 5 and even a birthday celebration. After reviewing the menu options, going back and forth about what to order, Hubs had his heart set on cooking himself vs ordering precooked in the kitchen. In this restaurant you actually DO all the cooking (vs others we've been to in CA where the staff cook for you). We decided on a combination that had wagyu beef (forgot which one, either A or C). The server made great recommendations saying the specialize in the pancakes and stews/ soups. I always like to try the seafood pancake. And I'm so glad I did bc Wow! Crispy, not too doughy, lots of squid, shrimp chunks inside without weighing the pancake down. Every bite made me want to eat more bit I needed to save room for the meat /beef. 3 types. I delved into the ban chan as it's my scale in determining how good a KBBQ restaurant is. Lemme tell you. This place didn't disappoint. From the kimchi (so fresh with Napa still crispy allowing you to grill it as well), sweet glazed potato (DD's fav), pickled purple daikon AND regular julienne. I was chowing down all the sides already giving a high 3.5 in my head when the meat hasn't even been cooked. The tofu soup looked spicy but when I actually tried it. Amazing! Piping hot and flavorful where there was kick of heat but it didn't take over the soup. When the meat was finally grilled, I dabbed some salt on the meat and OMG so good. Lots of pure meat flavor w/o any marinade or sauce. Hubs cooked it perfect medium rare to well. The wagyu is a good grade but too rich for my taste. After One slice it hit me so hard in the gut. I had to slow down the pace. Needed mire ban Chan to help digest. I finished off the meal with a cup of hot barley tea and complimentary pineapple skewers, perfect for digestion. Despite the wait, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal and can't wait to come back. For awhile during dinner I seriously forgot I was in Hawaii. It emulated so much about SK with the buzzer to get service to the drawer on the side of the table to get napkins, chopsticks and bib to avoid grease splattering onto your clothes. Note: A lit parking lot is to the left of the restaurant read more

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Made same day reservations for a 7:30 dinner for my friend and I on a Thursday. There is a parking lot in he back of the restaurant. We were lucky and got the last stall. There is also metered parking on the street. We were on time for our reservation and our table was ready. They have an extensive menu. You can cook at your table or order regular Korean food. My friend ordered cold noodles and kalbi and I got the soft tofu soup with pork. We were surprised at the number of banchan. Everything tasted good and they refilled some of our favorites. My soft tofu soup was good but it didn't come with an egg like my other favorite place. Also the pieces of pork was kinda tough. The taste was good and there was a lot of tofu. My friend said her noodles and kalbi bi was good. The kal bi order was very generous. This place is kinda like an upscale Korean restaurant and not like the regular places around town. Expect to pay at least $25 per person. I was surprised that a bottle of soju is $18 but we have to get it when we go eat Korean! read more

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Great service with authentic Korean servers that help cook and assist your dining experience. The food quality is superb with excellent side dishes Wonderful seating that is intimate and great for both small and larger groups. read more

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Recommended by a Korean friend who comes to Honolulu often. This did not disappoint - we did the $95 set menu with the squid and the beef short rib. We had enough leftovers for another meal the next day. Everything was amazing, from the banchan to the mains. Everything is very high quality and cooked really well (our set menu was no bbq, but I was fine with not cooking / smelling crazy after). House tea was great, super hot and they give you a whole pitcher. We will definitely be back next time in Honolulu! Maybe will do the kbbq set menu. Not going to be your cheapest meal, but a great value and great volume of food IMO read more

True confessions for wearing a BIB: 1. When the Korean BBQ restaurant has a drawer at every table, and offers disposable bibs for patrons, they welcome you to keep your clothes mostly free of drips and splashes. So look around, lots of patrons are also rocking the bib :) 2. Grilling at your table means smoke and grill juices are automatic. I'm not an expert griller and sometimes the grilling tongs slip out of my hands and onto my clothes. So the bib for me, is also protection from my clumsiness LOL 3. I love bloody beef! So if I'm grilling something to medium rare and then rolling it into lettuce leaves and stuffing it with garlic and veggies, guarans that juicy beef WILL drip. Thanks to the bib for catching the drip. 4. Cucumber kimchi is one of my favorite banchans. Not only does my tummy enjoy it but ALL around my mouth will show signs of eating this perfect side dish (and numerous other side dishes). So the bib also serves as a monster napkin LOL. I can't think of fifth reason LOL so just know that the cuts of beef are high quality at this restaurant. I am thoroughly impressed with their array of tasty banchan too! Customer service was fast and friendly! Adequate free parking in the back, means I will certainly return to taste other menu items. Oh, and if you're too cool to rock the bib, they have a very convenient sink at the front door :) read more

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Randy S first got this restaurant on my radar with his stellar review and photos he posted. A friend of mine recently came with his wife and raved about this place. He suggested lunch here one day after golf so I finally was able to check Hangang out. They are located by Ala Moana Center and have shared parking in a private lot in back or street metered parking nearby. The restaurant is modern, clean and upscale. They offer a Prix Fixe Menu, combo meals or you can order a la carte. We were a party of four and decided to order 2 Combination B sets. It comes with a lot of banchan, salad, lots of meat, a soup, some vegetables and rice. It was quite a bit of food and we all left full. They offer salt and 3 dipping sauces for the meat. A water pitcher was provided and we could refill as needed. They have a button you can push for service but our server was with us our entire meal. She cooked all our meats and got us refills of banchan. We could just enjoy the meal and conversation with each other. Amazing service and she cooked all the meat perfectly. Great spot for Korean food! read more

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Wanting Korean food on this chilly Sunday evening. Little did I know that choosing this place would change my view on Korean BBQ. Join the waitlist, it'll save you time to assure you get seated when busy and they were busy! We waited about 10 minutes, no problem. Once inside it was cozy and tastefully done. Seated given water and menus and was told any questions or ready to order press the button on the table and someone will be right over. I loved that! No need to wave anyone down! Menu was filled with all the things we love. They also had a few prefixed menu items. We opted for the Prime Beef 9 course meal for $70 per person. Yes, $70.00 but, it's worth it! You get 10 different types of Banchan. A salad, Kim Chee pancake, noodle dish hot or cold or a tofu soup, miso based soup or Kim Chee soup. You also get steamed egg! Best of all was the cuts of beef. There were 4 different types of meats and included was Waygu. The beef alone was outstanding. Every cut was moist and flavorful not to mention TENDER! I was in beef heaven! lol. They have meat cutters trimming the meat in a visible area. That shows the great care the placed in their cuts of meat. Awesome! They serve many types of alcohol from Soju to Terra beer. At the end of the meal they a skewered pineapple. The service was top notch. Efficient and attentive plus you have that button to assist in getting someone. They set it up for you and cook you meats for you too if you want. If your grill was empty here they come to cook you more! This place reminded me of Korea. This elevated BBQ is my new favorite. Splurge and try them out you won't be disappointed! read more

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I heard from our Korean Hair Stylist and from reading in the newspaper.. that their lunch special was a winner . So my friends and I decided to give it a try. As we entered.. I was quite surprised how nice and spacious it was inside. They accept reservations for lunch and dinner so made it at 1130am . It was still quite empty when we arrived but later it got crowded towards 1230pm . We all ordered the Kalbi Luncheon special for $25.95 but you also had a choice of BBQ chicken or Bulgogi . It included the spicy soft Tofu soup ..stone pot of mixed rice with beans and tons of side dishes . It was a nice Korean lunch experience and to dine and chit chat with friends .. (it's lunch so meat portion was small...) They also offered hot tea.. ( another plus) I liked that there was free parking in the back which was very convenient. Great restaurant to bring your out of town friends to enjoy Korean delicacy ! read more

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I've dined here during lunch and dinner and I will probably only do lunch here. Food- same food but tastes so much better during lunch. Maybe different chef? galbi jjim during dinner was too watery and overy sweet. And the naeng myun is always not cold enough, the broth is cold but the noodles are still warm. I dont think the noodles get washed in ice bath. Service- if you want good service, you need to dine in for lunch, ask for Jan (i think thats her name) She speaks perfect english and perfect korean. She remembered my mom's allergies and even brought out her favorite banchan. My mom is pretty difficult but Jan handles her very well lol. As for dinner service, management needs to step up with staffing more people during peak hours. I look forward to our weekly lunch at hangang! read more

I grew up in NJ and have been to countless top-tier Korean BBQ spots in both NJ and LA, so I had high expectations. While the service here was more hands-off (they don't cook the meat for you like in NY/NJ), which is ok, the staff was friendly and welcoming. What really stood out was the meat quality and portion size -- easily some of the best I've had, anywhere. Even though they use gas grills instead of charcoal like back home, the flavor of the meat was outstanding. Hands down, one of the best Korean BBQ experiences I've had -- and that's saying a lot! The picture is 3 orders of Marinated Short Rib, and just 1 order (!) of Beef Brisket. Brisket wasn't half frozen like some other stores in NJ. read more

Hangang - 3 order of Marinated Short Rib, and Just 1 order of Beef Brisket. I am very satisfied with their portions! - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Some things are pricey while others are affordable. They do have a 2 person meal for $99, but this time I went with a group and we ordered a variety of things. It came out to about $85 per person with food to take home. The service was good, but we did have a Korean speaker with us. I can't say how it would be if you only spoke English. We were seated in the middle and it was quite warm. I found myself sweating a lot! The seats were very comfortable though. Ventilation was good as well. Their sides were good. I ended up taking our favorites home. Really enjoyed coming here. My Korean student said it is very much like Korea as far as taste. I will come again in the future. read more

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Great food, went there 1st time and now it's a go to place for great Korean food. Really recommend their Kal Be, my favorite is the braised Kal bee read more

We recently ordered takeout from Hangang and tried the Spicy Pork ($29.99), Kimchi Stew ($23.95), and Meat Jun ($25.95). It's on the pricier side, but you definitely get what you pay for. The ingredients were fresh and the plates were packed with meat! Banchan is complimentary and perfectly seasoned if veggies are your thing. I loved the flavor of the kimchi. It was extra crispy! The Spicy Pork had a rich, smoky flavor, and the meat was high quality. However, I'm not a fan of fatty pork, so it wasn't for me--but my boyfriend very much enjoyed it! The Kimchi Stew was the perfect comfort food, but it was on the sour side. The Meat Jun was good, but the flavor was a bit mild for our taste. Each of our plates came with a heaping scoop of perfectly cooked white rice. I'd be willing to give it another shot because the service was excellent and the vibe feels so cozy. The good Next time, we're definitely dining in for the full experience. read more

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Finally made it to Hangang and tried their Lunch special. Very good deal, as $27.95 per person, you get one soup, rice and one meat. We have LA Kalbi and Kalbi patties. Patties very juice and don't underestimate 2 patties, makes you full. Banchan is good, I like them all. They also give you barley tea, which I like too. Service was quick, not exceptional, but standard. I would come back. read more

The vibes are not what I expected at all! A semi fancier feel which matches up to the quality of the food here. Even though we came on Thanksgiving morning, it was pretty packed with customers. The prices are a bit higher than most KBBQ restaurants but my family and I enjoyed the quality, and considering we only ordered Combination B and the Bossam, it was enough to fill up the four of us AND take home a bit of leftovers. One of my favorite things about this place is that it doesn't get that smokey! I don't think we smelled too strongly after our meal which is pretty impressive. They have a parking lot in the back but if it ever gets full, Ala Moana is also an option with just a short walk over read more

Hangang - Combination B + Bossam (delish) - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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As a Los Angeles KBBQ enthusiast, this spot was great all around. We were shocked to find that we could not finish the $77/person set. The soup/noodle portions are generous and so are the meats & appetizers (pancake + steamed egg). I've definitely left KBBQ spots in LA satisfied, but my husband and I both left this spot so full. It felt like I had just left an AYCE. Overall, stellar meat quality and delicious banchan. read more

Late review for our visit in February 2024. Top tier Korean bbq experience, definitely on the upscale side. My friend suggested this place and I'm so glad we got to try it. We ordered the prime beef course meal which is $70/person. Service was great, the server came to our table on occasion and helped cook our meats. Definitely make a reservation and just an FYI, parking kinda sucks. read more

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It's the real deal here. Great service and high quality Korean bbq. You know a Korean place is good when the banchans are delicious! Gotta go back to try all the other dishes! read more

Hangang - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Was craving KBBQ and stumbled here randomly. Absolutely loved this spot!! We came on a Saturday around 7pm and had to wait a little. The place was super busy! We ordered the prime beef 9 course meal and highly recommend that. Every meat dish was delicious. Banchan variety and quality was great! Come hungry!! And highly recommend getting the original Korean cold noodles (mul naengmyeon). My husband got the spicy one and there's a good kick. Only downside we sat next to the entrance to the area where the bathrooms are and it can be distracting. Service is a bit spotty since they were so busy. The booth we sat at has a call button, not sure if tables in the middle had it, so if you need something just use that button and they're quick to help. Will definitely come here again when we're back! read more

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Hangang is still going and despite my earlier reservations about this place, I guess it's still going and going strong. On a Monday, there were people waiting. It wasn't full, but OTOH this was a Monday. Who goes out and spends $140 for 2 people on a Monday? I guess people do. I still think it's fairly expensive compared to almost any other Korean place, but I notice a few changes. They do seem to be giving more meat and the quality of the meat is still good. The menu has been cleared up and the wait staff understands and can explain exactly what you get. The beers can get expensive - the large Terra is $15 - which is closer to $8-$10 at other places. The service is still good and overall it's a slightly better value than before. The fact that they are still going and fairly busy on a Monday is a good sign. I was going to post more pictures but I see I pretty much ate the exact same items as before! This time I also had a fish dish which had a well cooked potato in there that was delicious. Glad to see the changes. Parking is better as well! read more

Great food, great service, parking, nice ambiance... its everything you could want in a Korean BBQ place. Everything we ate was top quality. The handsome staff assist with the cooking. They all seem to work well together and looked like they liked working together. Not something I necessarily require where I eat but it definitely adds to the ambiance. Great "sets" to choose from if you are having a hard time deciding what to eat. They give you several sauces- I like sesame oil. Meats are tender and the sides are top notch. Check the photos out for details. The fresh pineapple for dessert was a perfect finish! read more

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Great Korean BBQ spot. Has parking in the back and the food menu is amazing. With orders you get unlimited sides of kimchi, seaweed, long rice, potatoes and various other delicious items. Just ask for more and they keep it coming. The meats are sliced and presented awesomely. read more

Hangang - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Wowwww wow wow!! After searching for "Korean bbq" and finding this place through yelp I can see what the hype is all about with all the yelpers! This place is truly a GEM! From the PRIME grade meats to the exceptional customer service. It is truly amazing! Tae is such an amazing & attentive employee! Always coming by my table to make sure everything was ok. ALL the employees was above and beyond my expectations. I highly recommend this place for their PRIME grade meat selections & quality customer service!! I'm definitely going to be a regular and will be returning soon! read more

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Hangang is now one of our new favorite Korean restaurants in Honolulu! We had a family of 6 and we wanted to have Korean BBQ for our family get-together on the island. We had heard that Hangang is a new restaurant that is gaining popularity among Korean BBQ lovers. So, we took this opportunity to check out the restaurant. We absolutely loved every part of our experience. Service was fantastic, prompt, and thoughtful. We ordered several cuts of meat as well as a few naengmyuns (cold noodle) for all of us. Meat was wonderful. It was a fantastic Korean BBQ experience. And the banchans. They were absolutely delicious and I think I just kept on eating everything. I also thought that the Hangang name stamped on their giant mushroom was a pretty cool touch. Definitely coming back for more. read more

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I went to Hangang with a friend and we both really like the options that were provided to us. The menu is a parade of Korean favorites, and the meat options are the stars of the show. Service at Hangang is commendable. As the staff's dedication to providing a memorable dining experience shines through and helping to cook the meat to perfection. We really enjoyed not being rushed and being able to take our time to enjoy our meal. read more

Hangang - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii