For her birthday, my daughter wanted to eat tteokbokki- her favorite Korean dish. We would be in the university area so | did a quick yelp search and found Jagalchi. Located on Young Street, this Korean restaurant has a young, casual, and fun vibe. Definitely a good time. We were greeted by friendliest server and quickly seated. Ordering is done via ipad at the table. There are a lot of great menu choices, but we narrowed it down to tteokbokki, chicken wings, and bi bim bap. Our food came with a plate of banchan. Everything was very yummy and | look forward to returning. The only tricky thing is that parking fills up quickly in the lot and they only take reservations for parties of 6 or more. read more

Jagalchi resembles a noraebang without the rooms or singing haha My coworker decided we need to have lunch, so we arrive to ample parking and a near empty restaurant. There's sharpie graffiti everywhere, soju bottles lined up the wall and a sticker wall filled with so many stickers, you have no idea where to look. I could tell we're in for a good meal. We ordered a spicy squid with kimbab, chive jeon, and an extra bowl of rice to share. The spicy squid was not spicy, but had a smokey depth. I drenched the kimbab in that sauce and it was easily the best thing I tried here. The chive jeon was extra crispy and packed with veggies. We easily agreed that we need to come back with a few more people, so we can either share the army stew or joxxam dish. Thanks for reading my reviews! Let me know what I should try next! read more

Best 한국 음식 I've had on island!! Seriously everything from here is amazing, I really recommend the kimchi jjigae because it's flavorful, and enough to feed four. I recommend for this place to share it family style because the portions are HUGE. All of this food for $25 is amazing. The ambiance is also a really cozy pocha style. They play k-pop and it is pretty loud so it can be hard to hear eachother sometimes. There is a digital tablet you can order from too and they come out very fast with your food. You can also call the server and ask for specific things like water, napkins, check, and bill. Great user experience! Overall, amazing. My friends now also love Jagalchi. read more

I loved it omg. The ahjumma who helped us was so sweet and I loved practicing my very limited Korean phrases to her lol. Once I stepped in it felt like I was transported back to a restaurant/bar/pub in Korea. The Bossam was the big star of the show. Meat was so tender and the vegetables were so fresh. Super delicious and definitely enough to feed two people comfortably. Their soft tofu soup was standard, but honestly I have tasted better ones at my other fave Korean restaurants, so I'd pass on the soup. Everything else was amazing though! Definitely want to come back and try the other items! read more

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Jagalchi is hands down my favorite go-to Korean spot. They're open late, which already makes it elite, but the vibes seal the deal. It's trendy, dark-lit, colorful, and gives full Korean bar energy -- neon lights, funky decor, and that lively 분위기 where you want to grab a beer and stay awhile. I highly recommend making reservations or getting there early to put your name on the list. It fills up fast, especially late night and on weekends. My must-orders every time: Pork bossam Meat jeon Some version of their fried pancake (seafood or chives -- you really can't go wrong) There's a parking lot out front, but it gets packed quickly, so plan accordingly and show up a little early. If you're looking for a fun, late-night Korean spot with solid food and great energy, this is it. read more

Jagalchi - Cheese corn - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Jagalchi offers the best ambiance for a cute date night or hangout with friends! Plenty of free parking at the lot, lots of seating inside and clean restrooms. The food is delicious! I can't help but notice a slight change in the offerings, but everything is still yummy. Only thing is--the price for the food seems steep to what it is. The bossam comes with plenty meat and veggies, even the half size. The flavor/seasoning of the meat was inconsistent dependent on which piece, but the radish kimchi that accompanied it was lovely. The banchan was okay, a little under-seasoned for my liking. The Tteokbokki was more spicy per my request, but a bit of a let down. The sauce was good but the portion of fishcake was a big disappointing. Not nearly enough cabbage. The deep fried seaweed rolls and mandu on top were soggy, even cold. No crunch. The garlic shoyu wings were juicy and super garlicky. The texture of the breading was not crisp or light, but rather crunchy and thick. It reminded me of the breading often found in chicken tenders. The food took quite some time to come out. It was a busy night, and I don't mind waiting; however, the wait was not rewarded with fresh or hot food--which is the bigger issue. Customer service is always friendly. Very much a safe, welcoming space. The kiosks at each table make service more efficient. Overall, positive experience. read more

Jagalchi - Tteokbokki ($23) - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ordered take-out because I was craving Korean food. I didn't want to dine in because I wasn't sure of the vibes, but after stepping in I think I would actually consider dining in next time. The ambiance was laid back and cozy. There was a nice "private" area for a group of people to the side. The workers were attentive and friendly. And the food was so good! It was definitely worth the money to me. I would love to come back and try new stuff next time! read more

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This is a newer Korean restaurant spot and it's definitely worth a try! The restaurant itself is very small, so limited seating. The parking lot is also small and you probably want to be using a smaller car to fit in stalls. I have visited this spot twice and both times were at opening times, so I got fortunate that both times wasn't busy. The food comes out pretty quickly. We ordered a variety of appetizers to start and then shared a stew and a platter of meat. The fried mandoo is a fave for me, along with the cheesy corn go appetizers! The banchans were great and we got refills for our banchans! For the main entree we ordered a platter of pork belly and pigs feet sliced up. The platter comes out cold, which I don't care for but the flavors and softness of the meat were good. If I could choose to have it come out hot I would have enjoyed it much more! I will definitely come back again to try more items on the menu! read more

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Call for reservations! The wait time can be busy on a weekend evening. There is also an online waitlist you can join before you arrive. The kalbi was soooo good! I wish I ordered a full order. The rose tteokboki was also delicious. Next time, I'd probably skip the fried chicken. It was good, but nothing stand out-ish. I would also skip the corn cheese. It's pretty expensive for just corn and cheese... Love that you can order half orders of the main meats! A pretty small place so not the best for a large group, but call in advance to see if they can accommodate. read more

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This place is an absolute TREASURE!!! Absolutely MFing treasure!!!!. If you are picky, have multiple allergies, or plan to substitute and modify dishes, this may not be the right place for you. Thus food is meant to be enjoyed as it appears on the menu. Out cost was $76 without tip. We did tip 20% for a lunch time trip. We are two people. We could of Totally taken our 3 pre teen boys to eat today since we did order so much food. So the spicy garlic wings are life changing. Like life changing hella good. The Kalbi was delicious. We did order the full plate instead of the half. I could have used a little more crisp and caramelization/char on them, but that's a personal preference. But so good. The chive jeon was so delicious. We can never not order his! Perfect!! The kimbab was very good!!!! Portions are hefty and the two of us could have fed three more for sure. The vibe is great, plenty of seating for being downtown . read more

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I've been to Jagalchi twice so far. The first time was when they initially opened, and my experience back then was just okay--nothing special. I hadn't returned until a few weeks ago, and this time the experience was great! We called around 7:00 pm to see if they had a table for two. They told us they had one left, so we headed over and were seated right away. It was pretty crowded, and the restaurant felt smaller than I remembered, though still fairly spacious. If you plan on going on a weekend, I definitely recommend making a reservation. The staff was super friendly, and the food was delicious. We ordered the rosè tteokbokki, kimchi jjigae, and bossam. Portions were huge--we left with plenty of leftovers. They also have a nice variety of alcoholic drinks. I'll definitely be back again soon! read more

Jagalchi - bossam - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Friendly service, fun atmosphere, reasonably priced, and tasty food. What more could you ask for? Came in with on Saturday night at 6pm with a group of 7. Definitely would not have gotten seated quickly without a res, so highly recommended with a bigger group. Big parking lot with lots of free parking. Tried the chives jeon, bossam, army stew, bacon bean sprouts (more like thick pork belly, which was a disappointment but still good in its own way!), crispy wings, kimbap, corn cheese, and L.A galbi. Everything was tasty! Also had more than few bottles of sugar-free Saero soju (yay for no hangovers) and Cass beer. Left so full and with leftovers, too. All that for $57/person including tip. Not too bad! It was also fun being able to write all over the tables and walls with the provided markers. Definitely a great spot for a group dinner. Will definitely be back! read more

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We absolutely love jagalchi! The parking is tricky if it's busy but we found a municipal lot across the street that was really cheap. When we go here we try to go with friends so we can try alot of dishes bc the portions are pretty generous. We also really like the chill bar vibe and the food usually comes out very fast. When I crave Korean bar food I love coming here! read more

This is very much one of the trendy Korean food/bar spots in Honolulu at the moment. You may or may not have to wait a while to get a table depending on the time and the day. But it's definitely worth the wait. Inside definitely has a Korean bar vibe with K-Pop blasting. If you're not into that, then the food will definitely make up for it. I always get the bossam in addition to something else. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

Jagalchi - Sundubu 순두부찌게 - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Drive down Young St. there is a parking lot right in front of the restaurant or street parking. Better to make reservations or just waitlist. Service wise they use a bell system and they are usually pretty quick. They serve comfort food and family style. The portions were big. I would recommend this place, bring friends. read more

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Not a great experience, unfortunately. The food was okay at best, but the service was where things really fell apart. Our server seemed to be "trying," but was working alone in the front, so we were hitting that push button like a game show contestant - minus the fun. What we ordered: 3 Combo Wings - Wings were fried nicely, fries were good, and the Soy Garlic flavor was the clear winner. Service time? 40 minutes. Way too long. Jokbal - Not our first choice. It came out ICE COLD. This would've been nice to know beforehand, we would've 100% passed! The Jokbal was far too gamey, even behind the spicy kimchi. We only ordered this because 33 minutes after ordering the Bossam, we were told it wouldn't be ready until dinner service. That's something a restaurant should know before taking the order... and definitely prior to 33 minutes when we were told. We went here specifically for this, so you can imagine the letdown. Seafood Pancake - Flavorful. The best thing we ate. Spicy Pork - Cooked well and we appreciated all the onions, but oh boy did that thing desperately need salt. More importantly tho, there was a hair stuck on the wooden serving board. Yuck! Quite a disappointment, but it looked really good. We were one of two tables for the majority of our time there. At the last quarter, two other tables came in. The guy working the front served as the bartender, waiter, and was prepping stuff at the counter. I think it's safe to say, this skeleton crew did not benefit the business. Bro needed help, for real. And lastly - to top off the poor experience, there was a homeless man hanging out near the entrance in the private lot, which made us uneasy about our car and my family walking in/out. The restaurant should do something about homeless setting up shop near the restaurant. It's bad for business on so many levels. We won't be back. read more

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We had such a wonderful dining experience! The food came out fresh and flavorful, the service was friendly and quick and the whole vibe of the restaurant really makes you feel like you're in Korea. Corn Cheese 콘치즈 ($16) So creamy and cheesy, the perfect comfort food! The balance of sweet corn with gooey melted cheese was spot on. 3 Combo Wings 3콤보윙 ($32) Crispy, juicy, and seasoned to perfection. Each flavor was delicious and made it hard to pick a favorite. Great portion for sharing. Rose Tteokbokki 로제떡볶이 ($26) A must-try! Creamy, spicy, and rich with just the right kick. The sauce paired beautifully with the chewy rice cakes. Spicy Squid 오징어볶음 ($28) Tender squid with a bold, spicy flavor that really stands out. Perfect with rice or just on its own if you love spice. Upgrade Kimbab +$6 ($4 + $2) Fresh and tasty rolls, the upgrade made it extra filling and satisfying. A great side dish to balance out the stronger flavors. Milkis 밀키스 ($4) Refreshing and sweet a fun drink that pairs perfectly with spicy dishes. I love it!!!! Yogurt Soju Pitcher 요거트소주피쳐 ($23) So smooth and easy to drink! Lightly sweet, refreshing and a great choice for sharing at the table. I thought we couldn't finish but we did haha it was alot of food, too. Overall, everything we ordered was delicious and well-prepared. The ambiance, friendly service, and tasty food made it feel like a little trip to Korea. Highly recommend this spot for both casual hangouts and fun nights out! :)) read more

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Jagalchi might just be my new favorite Korean spot on the island. It's small, but the energy and vibes were astronomical. The artsy interior completely blew me away -- from the neon lights and sticker-covered walls to the graffiti-style tabletops, the whole concept was so creative and fun. I came on a Friday around 6:30pm and, surprisingly, the wait wasn't bad at all. Despite the dinner rush and only 2-3 servers working, the service was absolutely impeccable. Friendly, fast, and attentive. Now, the food... wow. Generous portions and packed with flavor. The galbi was tender and perfectly seasoned. The tteokbokki had just the right amount of heat, and the mandu and seaweed crispy roll added such a fun texture. The cheesy corn? Chef's kiss. I could rave about it all night. I'm 100% coming back. Next time, I've got my eye on the soups or that bossam I saw at another table -- it looked fire! read more

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Parking: lot located outside the restaurant Service: table service Ambiance: Korean bar, kpop playing, drinks with friends Food: classic Korean and street food, all options were pretty solid. known for their bossum read more

This spot has been catching some attention on social media so after my friend sent a post to me, we decided to go and check this spot out. They have a small parking lot in front but if that gets filled out, there's also paid parking across the street. The establishment is "small" but bustling, very loud ambiance with people talking, drinking, and music playing. After getting seated my friend and I ordered: - Spicy Garlic Wings: 9/10, very good and solid wings. Flavorful and hit the spot for sure! - Seafood Jun: 4/10, oh my gosh this was NOT GOOD, after like 30+ minutes of ordering, we asked if this was coming? They then brought this out like within 5 mins of us asking which we initially thought was a good thing. However, i think maybe they had forgotten this item and rushed to get it out. the reason why we came to this conclusion is that the pancake is extremely doughy, even some parts feeling almost raw. My friend did not like it, and I just picked out all of the seafood and onions to be best of my abilities and left the rest. - Yogurt Soju Pitcher: 9/10. My friend and I enjoyed this quite a lot. I would note that there was a dead bug on our lid but we never said anything and then when we ordered it again, the "new" pitcher came with the same dead bug on the lid... I'm on the fence about coming back. I think this spot has good ambiance for hanging out, drinking and chatting. However, the food was just okay, and the pancake was very disappointing. read more

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All I can says is WOW, my mom ask me to think of a spot to eat before the family returns to the states so I told her since we couldn't eat at Jagaichi due to her emergency we run it back, wife made reservation highly recommend if party is large. We got in and table was already set up everyone was comfortable and kid friendly cause I tell you they got ahold of the market and went ham on the walls and left there marks even the table lol. I forgot the waitress name she did real awesome job with us and was supper patient and gave us a full run down on the menu. For starters we got the Tabboki rose with cheese and ramen, second was the3 wings combo and fries for the kids. We go the Bossam and that was a hit my mom approved it right away to the point we almost did another order, we also got meat Jim and La Kalbi those to was real good my sister devoured her Sundubu and purple rice so quick asking her if was good she was done with it, everyone on the table didn't even complain at all on the food soju for the adults was also a winner while in Jagaichi. This place is a good size place lots of seating kid friend staff there is friendly little bit of low lighting but good vibes parking in the area also street parking. I'm yet to return again even the family from outter states from Oregon / North Carolina/ LA / San Diego gave this place a must return to eat when in Oahu 10/10 read more

Jagalchi - Soju bottles - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Love! Love! Love! Although the restaurant is small, the food was packed with flavors. My buddies and I loved every dish we ordered. I like the idea of the combo fried chicken wings. What else could I say about the army stew. It was a bomb. read more

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I really enjoyed my time at Jagalchi both times that I've gone the food was excellent and I love the ambience. The only thing is that the food came out pretty slow both times that was there. But other than that, I will definitely be returning!! read more

Jagalchi - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Overall, I'd say my my experience here was good and I'd eat here again! We arrived around dinner time and found a short line which is understandable; it's a small space inside. An automated system texts you when your table is ready, and we were seated after a fairly short wait. The food was all pretty tasty! Their meat jun is one of my favorites. My major disappointment with the food was that when we asked for more lettuce with the bossam, we were told it was an additional $5. We felt the ratios here were pretty off - we were already splitting each piece of lettuce given into 2 or 3 pieces to eat with the meat and still found that we had a lot of meat leftover when the lettuce ran out. We ordered the full size bossam too, so for almost $50, we were disappointed that additional lettuce would cost more. Service was friendly but a little chaotic - there is a call button at the table, but we only had a 50% success rate with using it, the rest of the time we had to wait and flag someone down. They have a parking lot shared with a few other businesses. Parking was tight when we arrived, but looked like there were more spaces when we left. read more

Jagalchi - Full size bossam - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ever since they got clout in TikTok they raised their prices drastically and and stopped filling their jugs all the way to the top. The food taste bland too. This place is now a tourist trap. The white lady has such an attitude when serving , everyone else is really welcoming and friendly! Please go somehow else and save your money! read more

Such a cool place to hang out and eat delicious food. I've been here twice and I'm pretty sure everything I had on the menu was amazing. Each dish is so tasty, and the portion size is huge. Great for sharing with friends or take some home. The restaurant has just the right amount of space, but the downside is definitely the limited parking. Still worth going! read more

Jagalchi - (From top to bottom) bossam (half-size), L.A Galbi 갈비 (half-size), Rose Tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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food - there is a wide range of korean food here as well as drinks! we got the bossam, LA galbi, and army stew. all three were very flavorful and satisfied my cravings for some indulgent korean food. service - the workers were very helpful explaining some of the menu items we had questions about, and very friendly! ambiance - a late-night korean spot, perfect for groups or to catch up with friends. there is ample free parking in the lot out front. read more

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Had a craving for some korean so took the fam to Jagalchi. Found parking in the lot right in front. was seated quickly by the nice staff. the place was dimly lit and full of patrons drinking and enjoying the food. we tried a variety of food from their menu. my personal fave was the rabokki, which is a mix of ddeokbokki and ramen with cheese on top. so the usual savory slightly spicy mix with the tube shaped chewy rice some chewy rame to soak up more of the sauce and savory cheese. the pancakes were also pretty mean... crispy outside and chewy savory inside with da green onion mmm. read more

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Large portions and items you won't find at the usual Korean spots in Hawaii!! Been here a few times now for both casual and business lunches and am happy and satisfied each time! read more

First things first, parking was easy and lots open on a Saturday night. The outside of the bar is lit up with alternating LED lights and it's super appealing to the eyes. There was sign in for the waitlist. They text you when your table is ready and the wait was very short. Upon walking in, there a booths and tables and enough spacing. Music was such a vibe, all K-pop of course. The walls are covered in stickers. Empty bottles of soju lined up against the walls. There are LED lights scattered also and saw a cat one which was cute. The tables are cool, you can graffiti on them and sharpies are provided. You see faded layers of people's graffiti. Firs dish, Cheese Corn. Sizzling and hot delivered to your table. Creamy and buttery. Great stringy cheese pull. Sea Food Jun, savory and subtle with the ocean flavors but yummy. Pork sundubu was piping hot. Yummy and spicy. Comes with bowl of that purple rice. Meat Jun was light crispy and soft on the inside. my favorite although they did forget about our dish as we had to ask for it and it came out fast after asking. Service was alright. I can tell the staff was busy which is fine. Thankfully they leave a container thing of ice cold water. If you need service there is a ring bell on your table. When asking for check and to go boxes, the staff quickly gets that without thought but it gets done. I give this place 4 stars for amazing food. Pricing seems to be standard as a dinner for two with take home and tipping included came out to $120. If service was more attentive and personable this place easily 5 stars with return visits. Great food for sure. read more

This is now my to go spot for Army Stew and beer. If you need a casual place to drink. This is it. But expect a long wait if you get there after 8pm. read more

Jagalchi - Thursdays before 7pm - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

If you're looking for a chill place to feast with some friends, look no further! Jagalchi has a chill vibe and big portions to feed your entire friend group! I dined in with 2 friends after a sunset hike so we ordered quite a bit. We got the Kimchi Pancake, Mandu, Rabokki, and LA Kalbi. My favorite was the Kimchi Pancake! Slightly crispy outside with a soft, warm inside. The sauce with the pancake was the perfect combo adding some acidity to cut the oiliness. The Rabokki was delicious and very filling. We added cheese on top which I definitely recommend. The Mandu was crispy, but the filling was pretty standard. The LA Kalbi was on the chewy side, so I would order a different meat next time. Service was excellent! I didn't catch his name, but our server was super nice. He was quick and very attentive! There's ample parking and restrooms inside which were nice and clean. I look forward to going back and hopefully grabbing some drinks too! read more

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When looking for Korean food look no further the Jagalchi. There are really no wrong choices on the menu and service here is over the top. We had their robokki, ribeye jeon, and got the upgrade for that not to mention a great recommendation by our server to try the Cass beer from Korea and I must say that beer was not only very tasty but quiet smooth as well. All in all it was a good experience. This place also lets you mark your territory here where ever you wish in the restaurant. Very cool atmosphere. Mahalo to Jagalchi and the staff you folks definitely made our experience here one to remember. We shall see you folks soon. read more

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great food and vibes inside! the music was great, service was pretty attentive and the food was so flavorful. the plates are a good size to do family style and i love that the menu has lots of pictures. top plates were the rose dubboki, bassam, kimchi pancake, and wings combo. the banchan was also really good! the yogurt soju pitcher felt pretty weak but they give you a good amount to split. would definitely come back again! parking is also great, there's lot of stalls in their lot. read more

Walked in for lunch around 11:45am. No one else here. Temporary limited lunch menu. Hawaii's best tonkatsu, tonkatsu/kim chee stew, and hot stone pot bi bim bop. Fun place. Write on table and walls are encouraged. Lots of stickers. Food was good. Alot of tonkatsu. There is a free parking lot. read more

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The food was great, awesome spot for all your Korean food needs! Chelsea was our server and she was awesome as well, requested for songs and she immediately played them! read more

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This Place Slaps! So Delicious! I got the LA Galbi and it's amazing so tasty and tender! It comes with Banchan dish that is unlimited ! They also serve all kinds of Soju ! i got the yogurt soju and it was an amazing paring with LA Galbi! The service was great and ambience was nice, they have cool decorations and nice upbeat music! They have a free parking lot but it does get packed. Tip, come early so you can get a parking spot in free lot. Highly recommend this place, everything was great from start to finish! Great Vibes and great food! read more

Jagalchi - LA Galbi, Yogurt Soju, Banchan plate - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I visited this restaurant on a busy Friday evening, and overall it was a solid experience with just a few drawbacks. The food was genuinely good, with the pork belly standing out as the best item on the menu. The wings were delicious as well, and the prices were very reasonable. I also appreciated that they offer a military discount, which is always a great gesture. The restaurant's portion sizes are clearly geared toward groups, as most dishes come in family‑style servings, so it's a great spot if you're dining with friends or family. The parking situation could be better, mainly because the lot is small, but thankfully parking is free, which helps. The biggest downside of the visit was the wait time--it took about 45 minutes to get seated. However, once seated, the food came out quickly, and our server was excellent, attentive, and friendly throughout the meal. If they could improve one thing besides the parking, it would be the dessert options, which were limited. A few more choices would really round out the menu. Overall, despite the long wait and tight parking, the great service, tasty food, fair pricing, and group‑friendly portions made it a worthwhile visit. read more

I love this place! I've gone with my sister and with my friends and every time the food is always good. It can get busy so good to go early or outside of prime dinner time. I've done takeout before and the food was still good, too. read more

Was my first time and had a great experience! We ordered gimbap, 2 types of jeon, squid, and tteokbokki. The squid was my fave it was SO good. I would come again just to eat that. IMO the jeon was too thick and some of the batter was not cooked enough, I wish it was a bit more crispy. the vibes were solid though, and there was great music! I went on a Friday evening and my party of 5 got sat when we walked in. read more

Jagalchi - Kimchi jeon, gimbap, squid - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii