Located conveniently a few minutes from our Airbnb so it's a must. They close at 8pm so if you're a tourist that eat late make sure to come before closing! Little nice restraint with 3 - 4 seated tables and 4 high-top 2 seated. Very small so during busy hours prob can't find seats. We came at around 7:15 and there were only 2 other parties there so not bad. Mandoo- crispy and yummy as expected. Ribeye BbQ - WARNING! Plate is massive! They are not shine with their portion size. For $22 that is a steal! For once the meat portion is bigger than the rice! My husband and I shared 1 entree and 1 appetizer and we were stuffed, actually couldn't finish the whole thing. The owner? (Cashier lady) was very nice and welcoming. Not sure if we will ever end up back here but definitely recommend and would come back. Currently losing my taste buds so the flavor to me is not as strong but hubby says the seasoning is great and he's a bit picky. read more

Hauula BBQ - Mandoo - Korean Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

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This is one of the few eateries that opens on Sundays for lunch and dinner in the vicinity. This place also serves local, Korean food. My son ate all of his meat jun with rice. He seemed perfectly fine with his meal. My husband ordered their bi bim bap which tasted fairly good when all the ingredients, including raw, shredded purple cabbage, sesame seed oil, and kochujang sauce were mixed together. Unfortunately, fresh, orange colored egg yolk wasn't runny. The orange colored egg yolk didn't satisfy my palate. I ordered their kim chee fried rice because out of all the photos I saw in the restaurant, this dish popped right out and looked very appealing. My husband and I agreed that this entree was super spicy. There was some type of yellow, melted topping in the middle that didn't go well with this dish. Sprinkled furikake didn't jive well and threw off my taste buds. Orange colored egg yolk lacked the runny effect and did not appeal to my palate. This is the first place that didn't have chopsticks. My husband asked for chopsticks on my behalf because he knows I like to use them whenever possible. Instead, I kindly asked the worker for a spoon. There's only forks, knives and spoons. Workers were very courteous. Interior design has a variety of colors with a few tables and seats. Free, limited parking in the small lot. read more

Hauula BBQ - Kim Chee fried rice - Korean Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

OMG... found amazing Kimchee!! Rolled into this place and adorable lady took care of us. Felt like a home town diner met a small Korean joint. The people were super nice, the food really tasty. I had the kalbi and shrimp and my wife had the kalbi. The kimchee was the bomb. Will be back for sure. Now I'm not a big fan of Mac salad and this one wasn't too good. But the rest was great!! read more

Hauula BBQ - Korean Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

Best food in the Island They are amazing Friendly and the food, OMG is incredible I am so in love If you go to Oahu North Shore , stop by read more

Hauula BBQ - Korean Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

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Dynamite! Clean! Food full of flavor. BBQ outside on charcoal . Very generous portions. If you pass by this place you're missing out. Fast service and very friendly . read more

Hauula BBQ - BBQ chicken & Beef Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

Literally the WORST Korean bbq plate lunch I've ever had. The only redeeming thing about it was the kalbi was tasty. Otherwise it was terrible. We got the mixed kalbi and meat jun plate which was ~$20 before tip. The meat jun was tough and cold like it had been precooked earlier and barely warmed up. The veggies were the worst. I should have known something was off when the ban Chan wasn't on display and I didn't get to choose my sides. What I got served was watery, unseasoned cold canned corn. Bland kim chee (most likely from Costco, definitely not homemade or good quality) and plain Mac salad. As in, no mayo, salt or pepper, just plain noodles with a few shreds of carrots. The kalbi was bbq'd outside fresh upon ordering and the quality of the meat was good and the seasoning was also on point. Service was very nice and friendly which is why I think the reviews are so good bc there's no way the high reviews are based on food. As a local, I get irritated when I get caught in tourist traps like this so I'm sharing this review not to harm this nice small business but they really need to try harder. read more

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Where to start? Korean BBQ at its best! Service was fast, friendly and food was awesome. Portions are generous and the larger plates can definitely feed two. We tried the Bulgogi, spicy pork, bbq chicken, garlic shrimp & short ribs. Everything was hot, tasty and filling. Rice was perfectly cooked. Forget the shrimp trucks... having been to at least 3 of the best on this island I'd rather go back here. Very well kept place and true Aloha vibe here! read more

Hauula BBQ - Spicy Pork - comfort food to the max - Korean Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

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OMG, rolled into this small local BBQ. Ordered from sweet lady, with a wonderful personality. Outside was the chef barbecuing (smelled delicious) ordered immediately and within short time we were served. All were delicious with generous portions. We will be back!!!!! read more

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We were headed back to Waikiki from the Polynesian Culture Center and saw the sign for some Korean food. It was also raining so it was perfect to stop to grab some dinner. It is a small place that has a grilling tent out on the parking lot. That is where they grill their meats that give the perfect chargrilled flavor. Their kalbi was good with not too much fat but a lot of meat and the chicken was super moist and Smokey. It came with corn (from the can), macaroni (a bit oily) and kimchee (nice and spicy and fresh). Very tasty little place! The owner was also super interesting. Doesn't seem too friendly but super friendly haha. Meaning, he didn't smile but was very kind and checked in on each table. So don't be afraid to talk to him! He said he was from LA~ Most food items came in to go boxes but if you order soup, that came in a huge bowl (unless you specifically ask for it to go). When you leave, you just leave it on the table and he will clean the table. read more

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One of the few places open on a Sunday. Prices reasonable and you get a lot of food. We had the bbq chicken and the chicken cutlet like chicken katsu. Both very good and quick friendly service. Recommend stopping here! read more

Great beach place on the way to the north side of the island. A bit on the pricey, but then what isn't in Hawaii? Ribs were good. Pulled pork sandwiches were super snd we brought extra for our afternoon jaunt. Gotta visit if you're staying in the area! read more

BBQ Chix I love the hibachi BBQ taste. Not to happy with the Mac salad, but everything else made up for it! Love the fact that it's cooked with charcoal grill! Delish read more

Hauula BBQ - BBQ Chix plate - Korean Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

This was the first place we went to on our trip. I ordered the bibmbap and it was great. The sauce was spicy, so go easy if you're not a spice queen. The kimchi rice was something out of this world! It was full of flavor, moist, and the price point was incredible. $7 for a huge portion of kimchi rice. We had so much rice and used it for the next day to make rice and eggs. Must try the kimchi rice! read more

The steak was tough and the shrimp was not fully deveined. The corn clearly came right out of the can cold. The spicy shrimp pasta was spicy, but without flavor. read more

Excellent food, extremely friendly people, genuine smiles and great customer service. A+++++!

Just discovered the new Hau'ula BBQ. Well, I actually ate at this establishment 20 years ago - just once, cause I never went back. But I recently heard the restaurant was under new ownership and I decided to give the new guys a chance. While I've only tried the chicken plate, so far, I can report that the portioning was huge. The chicken, cooked outside, over traditional natural charcoal, was done perfectly - moist & tender. But it was the serving size that was especially impressive. I couldn't eat it all - and that's a first for me. I expect the new owner/operators of this small boutique restaurant, found in the heart of downtown Hau'ula, will be challenged to keep up to demand, once the locals try this community's newest eatery. read more

Friendly owners and the best Kalbi we had all trip. Seriously, good kimchi that was a recipe passed down. Definitely check out this local spot of you are in the area and looking for a filling meal! read more

Food was great! We tried the BBQ chicken. Service was nice and friendly. Great little place to eat!

Traveling the North Shore we stopped at this little restaurant. I had the BEST kimchi soup ever!! Nice large portion--so fresh and the perfect amount of seasoning. My husband had the barbecue chicken plate-- wonderfully tangy and again great portion! Highly recommend! The owner was so delightful. She sat and chatted with us while we ate. We hope to return next year while on vacation in Oahu. read more

Place was amazing!!! Staff very friendly, food was fresh made, and clean location felt like home. We had the BBQ Kalbi and the Butter Garlic Shrimp Pasta Spicy. We totally recommend when visiting. read more

Hauula BBQ - Short Ribs - Korean Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

The food is delicious and freshly prepared on an open grill near the highway in front of the restaurant. The people are very friendly and welcoming. The restaurant is quaint but serves good food and you get a good amount for the price. My family always orders the kalbi, bbq chicken and shrimp. My husband especially likes the Kim chee. We frequent this restaurant often because it is one of our favorites in the area. read more

Food was amazing!! Came here after a hike and was not disappointed. Friendly staff as well. Would highly recommend read more

Hauula BBQ - BBQ chicken plate - Korean Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

Delicious food!!!! We had a mixture of dishes and ate more family style, so everyone could try something. BBQ Chicken, spicey garlic shrimp and the fried rice. They were alll delicious!! The staff were so nice and catering. My only comment would be to maybe clean up the place a little more in the way of it looked a little run down.. but in San Diego those Places are always the best tasting and that is forsure the case here! read more

Stopped by for a quick dinner and everything was delicious. We ordered kimchi fried rice, bbq chicken and garlic shrimp with pasta. The slice of cheese on the kimchi fried rice was different but the rice was still delicious. The kids absolutely loved the bbq chicken and shrimp pasta. Will definitely go back read more

We were driving by and the guy grilling outside caught our attention, turned around and the food was fresh made on the spot. Service was very welcoming and on point! Food was very delicious. Recommend it to everyone visiting hawaii! read more

They were closed when I first moved here on this side, they have since opened several weeks ago. Shiny new dining experience. Gracious customer service and warm greetings. My husband and I were lured in from the street because the bbq grill was enticing! The man doing the bbq-ing offered us samples of the bbq pork and we couldn't resist ordering after that. I got the bbq pork plate, it came with corn and rice and a salad and my husband got the kalbi ribs. It had rice and mac salad! His plate was so friggin big the lid wouldn't shut. We drove home and smashed our plates in silence. You know the food is good when you forget to talk. I'm so glad there's a yummy place close to my home and I could tell-that ish was cooked with love read more

We stopped at this little restaurant after our Kualoa Ranch Jungle Tour. Really good food (especially the seafood soup) and very friendly service. Hoping we can stop by again while visiting Hawaii. We definitely recommend this place. read more

Hauula BBQ - Korean Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

Food was wafting us in as we were driving by. We turned around, pulled in and were immediately greeted by friendly staff. The BBQ chicken plate was grilled right infront of us and the mango juice was very fresh. They have good parking and it's a great little stop that's "mom and pop" owned. 10/10 recommend. We would definitely go back. read more

Hauula BBQ - Mango Juice - Korean Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

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Driving through the road construction and the BBQ smells enticed a spontaneous stop. Thank goodness!! We had the beef short ribs and chicken -- both were excellent!! Chicken was very moist and both were delicious!! Also loved the kimchi so much that we bought an extra dish!! This was a great stop!! read more

BEST BBQ ON THE ISLAND. NOTHING BUT FIRE!!! This little place is heels over head. I'm from Cali and they don't do it over there how they do it here... Service is great! Only Good people work here read more

Hauula BBQ - BBQ - Korean Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

Great local place on the way to North Shore. Service is great. Food was amazing. I recommend the Kimchi Fried Rice and the BBQ chicken!

The meat was great, need more sides, however the reason I won't go back is the mac salad was not it. Fix the mac salad and better sides guarantee it'll be the spot again. The service was excellent. They are super nice. read more

This place serves delicious food. We were two adults with two kids and everyone was happy. We had the BiBim Bap, chicken cutlet were super tender and butter garlic shrimp and chicken bbq. Everything was well seasoned. The service was done by a very nice lady. She added an egg to my daughter's plate to her delight. The ambiance was peaceful. We will try it again if we have the occasion. read more

Korean bbq at it's finest! I had the teriyaki chicken and it was delicious! Super tender and moist with rice kimchi and macaroni salad. A must if your driving through It looks like a hole in the wall the more reason to stop. The service was also amazing read more

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best KBBQ I've ever had in my life, server was very nice and gave us free refills, would definitely visit again read more

Hauula BBQ - Kalbi and BBQ Chicken Plate - Korean Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

The short rib bbq here is to die for! Great customer service and very helpful as well.

Must try this place out. The food was amazing. We had the butter garlic shrimp and bbq chicken plate and it was soooo goood. Must try this place out if you are in the area! The service was great! We will definitely come back again next time! read more

I was really hungry and forgot to take a picture but the food was delicious. My husband and me got drawn in by the smell alone we did a u turn just to get some. The service was also really great the lady in the front was really nice and friendly. read more

New owners took this over sometime ago, and what a joy! The food is so so good. The kimchi soup is amazing, kimchi fried rice is also awesome. I make my own kimchi soup because I crave it now and then, but theirs is better and I'm so happy to save the labor. So grateful that they are in the neighborhood, and they're just kind, such a nice vibe. Thank you for coming to Hauula! read more

Yum! My husband found this place and decided we'd check it out tonight. It's a little hole in the wall (across the street from North Shore Taco) but don't let that deter you. The employee that took our order was personable and helpful. Loved everything we got. My personal fave was the shrimp. My husband is chowing down on his chicken katzu. We'll be here for a few weeks and will be visiting this place regularly. read more

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