This place blew my expectations out of the water! We came here for a quick lunch and it was everything we needed. We got the spicy buckwheat cold noodles, which were refreshing and flavorful and went so well with the mustard and vinegar that it came with. The addition of the kalbi was a super great lunch deal and came with banchan! The service was extremely friendly and attentive and the space is spacious and clean. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a reasonably priced delicious meal. Lunch is great, and I hear that dinner is BYOB. read more

Ireh Restaurant - Kalbi and spicy buckwheat noodles - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My new favorite spot after a long and exhausting week of work!!! Perfect place for a date or with friends!!! -Half order fried mandoo -cheesy ttoekbokki -kimbap -seafood scallion pancake (YOU GOTTA GET IT EXTRA CRISPY!!!!) Service was great and fast and the BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!!! Definitely coming back with all our friends!!!! read more

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We went there for Father's Day dinner and they have parking in the building parking lot. The food was very good and service was fast and friendly. The mandoo came out hot and crispy and not oily and the dipping sauce was very tasty, the mandoo was delicious. The spicy squid that I ordered was good not too spicy and more vegetables than squid but was very good. My wife had the meat Jun and said it was okay, but she liked the sauce. The seafood chives pancake was very good and tasty. The bulgogi Hot pot was also very filling and tasty. The banchan was very flavorful and tasty and kept refilling it. Restrooms are located on the 2nd floor and most restaurants are on the 1st floor and you need a code to enter the restroom. read more

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Finally got my fix! Been craving this and it was exactly what I wanted. Would have wanted more ramen with it but overall it had great taste and I love everything added inside! read more

Ireh Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I first checked out Ireh back in 2023 right when they opened, and I finally made it back again recently. It's located right below Azure Condominiums, making it a super convenient spot to grab a bite. I ordered kimchi fried rice again on this visit, and it was just as good as I remembered it. It is loaded with savory pieces of spam. My husband decided to try the seafood kalguksu this time around. The restaurant is clean and the service was quick. It's great to see that they've maintained their quality and friendly service over the years! read more

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Been here a few times already. The Kimchi Stew is my go to dish. They give free side of kimchi and radish- and they will offer refill. Clean restaurant, average prices. Good service. Definitely a good place to keep in you rotation of dinner spots. read more

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We love ireh! They have different dishes from other Korean like Kong guksu! I had their mul naengmyeon which was so refreshing with the plentiful serving of daikon and cucumbers. My husband had their green noodle and he enjoyed it with the vinegar and mustard. My son had their mochi & mandoo soup read more

Ireh Restaurant - Mul naengmyeon - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I came here 3 years ago when they first opened and didn't have a yelp page. I returned here and was glad to see them still here. This restaurant is attached to Azure condominiums. They serve classic Korean food with simplicity. The service is always quick and friendly. I tried the seafood kalguksu. It wasn't the best I had, but after eating hawaiian food for a week, it really hit the spot and fulfilled my korean food craving. The restaurant is small and has many takeout orders. Very close to Ala Moana mall. read more

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This type of restaurant is my jam! Very casual with good selection of tasty Korean comfort foods at around $20 each entree! Wasn't crowded at around 8pm on a Wednesday night. Also, BYOB. Staff was very cool and chill, too. Definitely would go back! read more

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Parking is available in the Azure Building on Keeaumoku St. We wanted to try someplace new to us. We've been on a hunt for places that are small and intimate that are not too pretentious. Ireh Restaurant is very welcoming and warm. We were shown a table near the window and were told away from the air conditioning. The menu is simple and enough choices to make it difficult for us to choose. We decided on a soup and rice plate and chose Yukgaejang aka Hangover soup and Bulgogi Bibimbap. The soup was good and the Bibimbap was good. My dining partner asked where the beef was? I agree, they could have used a bit more. Overall we enjoyed our meal and will return. read more

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Amazing service & food!! We were greeted and seated right away! We ordered the Kimchi Seafood Pancake, Cold Buckwheat Noodles with side Kalbi, and Yukgaejang. It came with banchan (kimchi & onions/daikon). We honestly ordered way more than we could eat, but that just meant leftovers for another day. The kalbi was worth it to add on! The Kimchi Seafood Pancake was delicious and the sauce was a little salty so I didn't put too much on it and it was so good! We'll definitely be back! read more

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SEAFOOD SESAME HANDCUT NOODLE 1 assorted seafood is only tiny pieces of squids; zucchini, thin long slices of potatoes; broth with sesame leaf, medium flavorful; hand-cut noodles, incredibly thick and dense, round slices, not thin long noodles, not bouncy, not flavorful BULGOGI BIBIMBAP 1 white rice on the bottom, small quantity tiny pieces of cold bulgogi, cold raw vegetables, over easy egg, super plain, way too little meat Service 3 complimentary barley tea Ambience 3 casual, clean read more

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Me and a friend got to Ireh around 4:30 pm and was seated right away. We decided to order friend mandoo, meat jun, and LA Kalbi. We received the fried mandoo for our appetizer and it was piping hot, full of filling, and delicious. Not too long after our meat jun and Kalbi arrived. Both the meat jun and Kalbi was flavorful and soft. The service and food was amazing! Can't wait to come back and try other items on the menu. read more

Ireh Restaurant - LA Kalbi - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Really love the rice cake and mandoo soup. It's a bit of a small place but there's hardly any people there. The service was great. They gave us some tea and water when we first walked in. The food came out fast and was delicious. Another great Korean restaurant to go to in Hawaii read more

Ireh Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Darn. Had to drive around few times and asking two parking attendants at the nearby business. It is so easy after the fact. 1st floor of the nice hotel. Park at the multi story garage and down to 1st. Super clean restroom on 2nd floor. It is a mom and pop type but very clean and modern compared to similar types of eatery. Most dishes are priced at around $20. However, quality and quantity built in. Lots of options and most appears to be unique. The two dishes we got, I have been eyeing on it before I even got to Hawaii. Overall, clean, good service and wholesome. Definitely will ne back. Thank you Jina. And yes, we did stop by few days later. read more

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I have been to Ireh countless times, ever since their original location on Keeaumoku St. Their food has always been consistently good. The service is friendly and pretty attentive. The space within the establishment is clean but also homey. My partner and I usually always get the meat jun and seafood pancake, with another item that changes dependent on the visit. We usually get heir Yaekjang but we decided to try their cheesy pork tteokkbokki as I was craving it. Unfortunately, it was just not for my taste. When we were ordering, I asked our waiter if the base of this tteokkbokki has everything that the other dishes have (fishcake, veggies, tteok, egg, etc) and he was able confirm that. However when we started to eat, we realized that it was missing fishcake and egg. I didn't want to be bothersome but it definitely didn't help with the experience. It was very flavorful but I do feel like the pork was really fatty and didn't pair well with everything. I would say, if you're craving tteokkbokki, the cheese may not be the way to go. I feel that cheesy tteokkbokki would be better with a rose, creamy base. Our kimchi also tasted off this day we visited, my partner suspects that they added rice wine in the ingredients of the kimchi, which created a "chemically" aftertaste. Although this experience doesn't dimmish the spot that ireh was occupied in my heart, it definitely falters it just a bit. read more

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3.5 stars I came here with a craving for yukgaejang, and this place popped up on Yelp. They also serve meat jun, which is a Korean dish unique to Hawaii. There was plenty of metered parking, and arriving for a late weekday lunch, I was pleasantly surprised to see the restaurant was 70% full, mostly with Korean customers, all Korean employees --a great sign! The food was good. The yukgaejang was packed with vegetables, although I would have preferred a bit more meat. The meat jun was fine, but since it's not my favorite dish, I'm not the best judge. I really enjoyed the kimchi. Overall, it's a solid Korean restaurant, but there wasn't anything particularly unique that would make me rush back right away. read more

Ireh Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Korean food that is so comforting to eat! Servers are always very friendly and attentive. The inside of the restaurant has quite a bit of seating, so I've never had to wait for a table. It's lively and they always have kpop playing on the TV! I always get the cheese tteokbokki! Their sauce is less sweet compared to other tteokbokkis around town and not too spicy either, so this is one of my favorites. read more

This was my first time visiting the "new" location on Keeammoku and I really enjoyed it! As of right now parking is free in the building and it's super easy to get down to the businesses. Inside the restaurant was very nice and modern. It wasn't too busy around 7pm on a Wednesday night so we were seated immediately. We ordered the tteokbokki with cheese, kimchee fried rice, and the spicy buckwheat noodle and kalbi combo. The spicy noodles were perfectly seasoned with a nice kick. The Kalbi ended up being my favorite for the night as it was well marinated and very tender! The tteokbokki was also very tasty and the kimchee fried rice was as well. I'd definitely go back again when I'm craving a comforting korean meal. read more

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Delicious food and EXCELLENT customer service! They were very attentive to our needs and requests. Very clean and comfortable environment. I will be back for sure! read more

Ireh is a solid choice for Korean noodles, soup, and porridge dishes. Back when Ireh was at the old location the restaurant was small, charming, and mostly run by ajummas. The 'new' location is clean and while it's slightly larger, it's not quite the same experience. I still love the classics like chicken noodle soup (5/5), fried mandoo (4/5) and cold noodle dishes (naengmyeon) (3.5/5). Service is still attentive, friendly, and the food quality is good but lacks that ajumma vibe. Prices are reasonable and the restaurant is clean. Parking is free inside the building (entrance off Keeamoku). Overall I still return for the consistent food, service, and predictable experience. LOCATION: 4/5 FOOD: 3.5/5 SERVICE: 4/5 VALUE: 3.5/5 AMBIANCE: 3.5/5 PET FRIENDLY: yes CLEANLINESS: 4/5 PARKING: 5/5 read more

One of the older Korean food establishments on Keeaumoku Street. We have been coming since the old location. This was our second time to the new spot. Their menu has changed throughout the years. Service was really good. They keep refilling our tea and checking on us. Food was pretty decent. Place was clean and well kept. Only humbug is the bathroom is upstairs. read more

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Ireh chicken was Korean fried chicken with hot chili sauce. $22.95 Meat Jun was flavorful. $23.95 Cold bean noodles had a simple taste. If you want to eat something without spices, you might enjoy it. $20.95 Yukgaejang was not spicy and had a lot of vegetables. $22.95 read more

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A nice new place to go with selection. Consistency in ollowing protocol to avoid recycle and or trash violations.

Ireh Korean Restaurant offers an authentic taste of Seoul with the convenience of free parking. I ordered the Yukgaejang, a shredded beef and vegetable soup with a deep red broth that looked intensely spicy but was surprisingly well-balanced, rich, and satisfying. The beef was tender, and the vegetables added great texture. I also tried the mushroom and hand-cut noodles, which had a perfect chew and a deep umami flavor from the fresh mushrooms. From the comforting dishes to the authentic atmosphere, Ireh is definitely a go-to spot for traditional Korean flavors. Plenty of free parking. Also don't worry about ordering something you are not familiar with. The staff is so helpful. read more

Ireh Restaurant - Perilla Mushroom Noodle Yukgaejang (Beef and Vegtable Soup) - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place is great the parking is close which is very convenient. Once you take the elevator down the restaurant is right there. When you also walk through the hallway you can see through the windows into the restaurant it has a great view of the kitchen and dining area. This place is kept very clean and the staff is very friendly. We ordered the seafood noodle and spicy squid since we had a child in our group we asked to have the squid mild. The food came out hot and it was delicious! The squid was close to a mild-medium for a child but tasted great and still had all the flavor that made the spice worth it. The seafood noodle soup flavor was just right if tasted like homemade soup. The noodles were perfect texture, it was soft and had the right amount of chewiness I couldn't stop eating them. The seafood was okay but it did give the broth a nice flavor. The banchan was a little small only 2; usually when I go to Korean Restaurants I like to have verity of banchan at least 5, but it's okay the entrees make it worth it to go back and try other dishes. My rating for food would be higher if we had more banchan When we left all of the staff waved goodbye to us through the window while we went into the elevator. I like this place and hope to go back soon Overall: Service 5 out of 5 stars Ambiance 5 out of 5 stars Food 4 out of 5 stars read more

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This is a restaurant I go to all the time, though the photo I have is a bit old. They have a wide variety of dishes, and I've probably tried almost everything on the menu by now. My absolute favorites are the gimbap, the saessak bibimbap, and the bulgogi deopbap. The only downside is that the bulgogi deopbap is no longer on the menu, which I really miss. Out of all the places I visit, this restaurant is one of the cleanest, and I love that the food always tastes fresh, light, and not overly salty. The side dishes are simple--just kimchi and yangpa jangajji--but both are clean-tasting and go really well with the meals. read more

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Ireh is one of my favorite places to satisfy my Korean food cravings! I usually order the cold noodles, but this time I got the fried mandoo and meat jun. This restaurant gets busy quickly, but the service is always great, and the food comes out fast--not to mention, it's BYOB! The meat jun was so tender and delicious, and the generous portion fed both my friend and me, with leftovers to spare! The fried mandoo was incredibly flavorful and juicy. You can really taste the love in this food! The restaurant is very clean and welcoming. I'm already looking forward to my next visit! read more

Ireh Restaurant - Fried Mandoo - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We were craving Korean after our Diamond Head hike. Ireh was a great choice for Korean fast food since it came out within 5 min of ordering. Friendly service. read more

Ireh Restaurant - Fish cake bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My friend and I came during busy hour (1pm) and we didn't wait long to get a seat! Right away we were served hot tea! Normally you have to ask for tea but in our case we didn't have to! The waitress came and asked if we were ready to order 5 min after sitting. We told her we were still looking. She came back around 5 min after when we were ready and placed our order! Not even 10 minutes went by and our hot steaming food had been delivered! The Kimchee soup was so ono! It filled my friend and I as we shared. We did have to ask for another bowl of rice, but that was okay since it was only $2.00. The mandoo was crispy but I will say eat it fast because it does get cold in less than 20min! Thy also brought side dishes like kimchee and pickled onions, which were SOUR, but so good! Would definitely come here again! read more

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My friends from high school plan an annual get together each year when one of us that now lives in California comes back home to visit. This year, we decided to try Ireh as many of us had been to their previous locations, but not the newer one in the condominium complex, Azure. I must give a huge high five to Azure for allowing free parking for the businesses that are in their building. My friends and I all agreed that we would be much more willing to frequent these businesses due to this reason. So many places charge for parking these days, so it's nice to see a condominium allowing patrons to park for free to visit the businesses. My friends and I ordered the spicy pork tteokbokki, kimchi pancake and Al Bap (rice, vegetables, kimchi, clover sprouts, nori and tobiko in a stone pot). While we enjoyed all of our food options, I think we all agreed that the spicy pork tteokbokki was the winner. I honestly was looking forward to the kimchi pancake the most as I hadn't had it in a while, but it lacked the crunchiness that I would want from a kimchi pancake. Being that it was served to us fresh, it should have been crunchy and not soft (as you would find if it had been sitting out for some time). The banchan options are minimal here as they only give you kimchi and pickled onions. I usually expect to see more options at Korean restaurants. Service was attentive and friendly. We had to ask for water a few times as they give you a smaller size carafe that we needed to share amongst the four of us. I would come back here, though. Their menu has many options that I would like to try. It's a nice atmosphere and like I said, FREE parking! I hope that doesn't change over time as I think that's attracts business. read more

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Been several times to Ireh now and it's a reliable home style cooking spot. The ladies working are nice and very efficient and the food is good. Everything we have tried from kimbap to jigaes to pajun are all tasty. The restaurant seems popular too as it's always fairly busy whenever we've gone. read more

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Ireh is one of my go to restaurants! I've been here many times, the service is amazing and the food is even better. I absolutely love the chicken jook, it's such a comforting meal. Their other dishes are also amazing! read more

Ireh Restaurant - Naengmyeon - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Gathered with the fam tonight and on the recommendation of Amanda & Felix, finally got to sit down for a meal at Ireh. Parking lot was easy with plenty of spots available (free). The service was attentive and friendly. In the menu tonight were the classics. LA Kalbi, Yangnyeom Chicken, Fried Mandoo, and Meat Jun. Kalbi was tender and sweet, Mandoo was crunchy and filled to the brim with a soft filling that tastes so good with a dash of soy sauce. The Meat Jun was so soft & flavorful and the Yangnyeom was spicy! I like it with a bit of heat and these wings had me reaching for the agua. The Kim Chee and pickled onion ban chan were so good that we asked for like 5 refills. Overall an awesome family style experience. Highly recommend and my fam and I cannot wait to go back to try more tasty items that they have to offer. Jeyuk tteokbokki? Yes please. Bulgogi hotpot? Stop it. Handcut noodles? Take my money! read more

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I have to say...2nd time coming here...first time was when it was at mccully shopping center. Wasn't impressed. But at the new location it was probably the best tteokbboki and Korean sushi's that I have had in a long time. Parking isn't the best...but the food is very good! read more

My son & daughter-in-law surprised me with an uber-eats of the chicken soup when I was horribly sick at home with strep. The soup was magical!! On first couple of days I could only drink the broth, it was so soothing & flavorful. Once I could eat, the noodles, veggies & generous amounts of chicken were the perfect meal! Highly recommend, whether you're sick looking for comfort food, or just in the mood for an amazing feast! read more

Our dinner at Ireh was our top meal in Waikiki this visit, edging out local grub, poke, malasadas, and Japanese. It's in the Azure building and there is free parking. The kalbi jjim was so tender, generously portioned, and extremely tasty with a sweet soy braise. The dak kalguksu was my personal favorite, just a warming, nourishing bowl of chicken broth and chewy handmade wheat noodles. The brothy noodles were so good that I almost made us return for a second meal or get take out. The Ireh chicken was very good too with standard korean bar food - crispy fried chicken wings and a sweet/spicy sauce over rice. The bathroom is on a different floor of the building but my daughter thought it was the cleanest, most wonderful bathroom she had ever been in if you care about these things. read more

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My go to for Korean comfort food. I would come here, once or twice a month. Been here since they were at Keeaumoku (Sam Sung Plaza). Everything on the menu is amazing. The Ireh fried chicken and the bulgogi hot pot is my fave! The service is always fast and super friendly. Highly recommend! read more

It's always been great eating here. My other half calls it the "healthy Korean" restaurant. We always get the vegetable bibimbap with brown rice. It's the finely shredded vegetables that makes it pleasant to eat. The mandoo is also good. We get the boiled ones, no greasiness, more healthiness. It's becoming a hang out for some. More and more, I've noticed people with lots of alcoholic beverages, and big smiles. Try it soon before it becomes too busy. I get the feeling this place is going to more and more popular. read more

Ireh Restaurant - Vegetable Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Who loves KFC??? And no, I'm not talkin' about Kentucky Frrrrrrried Chicken! What I'm actually talkin' about is "Korean Frrrrrrried Chicken", and a good place to get it is at - Ireh Restaurant. It was pau hana Friday so it was time to get together wid' my homie - Gary T., and Korean fare was da food of choice. After searching around on Yelp, I came across "Ireh Restaurant" and remembered I had gone to Ireh with my friend Sharon H. awhile back, as Ireh used to be at the McCully Shopping Center, as well as another location that was located on Keeaumoku Street. I must say this new location is pretty nice looking, as the restaurant is located in a brand spankin' new building that also houses a fancy restaurant called - Azure, and the building is right across the street from Autosource. There is free parking, as you enter the parking structure off of Keeaumoku Street (near the Azure entrance area), no validation needed, as the parking lot appears to be unmanned. We went to the restaurant in the early evening (about 6:00 PM) on a Friday, yet when we got there, the restaurant was packed with people. Luckily for us, we were able to secure the last open table, because afterwards, folks who came later had to wait outside for a table. Of course there is a lot of outside seating, and if you don't mind eating outside, I supposed you could do a "grab & go" and just eat outside at one of the open outside tables? Getting down wid' da grub - Although Ireh offers a lot of different items on their menu, I was basically here for the world famous Ireh Chicken plate! After eating the Ireh chicken, must say that the Ireh chicken did not disappoint, as the chicken had a nice sweet & subtle spiciness. My friend Gary went with a Seafood Soft Tofu Soup, and I could tell he was enjoying it. When the soup came out, it was boiling hot and after seeing him eat it, I saw the sweat dripping from his forehead. For appetizers, we shared a half order of pan fried mandoo. The pan fried mandoo was stuffed with chicken & vegetables and I must say the mandoo was nicely done. I loved the mandoo filling, & the texture of the mandoo kinda reminded me of the mandoo I had at Kyung's Seafood many moons ago. Free banchan was given to us with our meal, as the banchan consisted of a small plate of kimchee, & pickled onions. Overall, a very enjoyable meal, but since they were pretty busy that evening, the service could have been more attentive, but I get it that they were busy. Next time I'm Jonesing of KFC, Ireh would be an easy target for ono kine Korean Frrrrrrried Chicken! read more

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