Kapolei Korean BBQ was excellent. I ordered it online and it was ready by the pick up time. The parking lot can get crowded but it didn't take long to find parking. The short ribs were the standout of the meal. They were flavorful, juicy, and cooked to perfection so they were tender without being overdone. Each piece had a rich, savory taste that made it easy to keep going back for more. The sides were amazing, especially the glass noodles (long rice), which had a lot of flavor. The shoyu potatoes were nicely seasoned, and the mayo potatoes and Mac salad were creamy and really good. read more

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My family tried the kalbi, meat jun, mondoo, barbecue chicken and chicken katsu. The chicken katsu was over fried but the rest of the dishes were delicious! All of the sides were very good too. The glass noodles, kimchi cucumber, wakame seaweed, choy sum, and potatoes were so good. The service was good-quick and efficient. It's a bit small inside but most people take their order to go so that's not an issue. We will definitely come back! read more

Honestly I really loved this place and the casual takeout KBBQ style brought back nostalgia. The prices were very fair for the amount of food they gave being between 15-20 bucks a plate. They don't skimp you and the quality of their meat Jun was perfect. If you're in Kapolei you definitely have to check this spot out. read more

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Haven't been here for years, was in the Kapolei area, decided to have lunch. I was very surprised by the portion and the taste was really good, especially the cucumber Kim Chee. The Saba plate was huge...$16-. If you're in the Kapolei area, give this place a try. Aloha, Derek read more

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Great food with very generous portions! Everything we ordered was great. We will be back. read more

Kapolei Korean BBQ - Chicken Katsu - Korean Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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I really enjoyed the mac salad, kalbi, and Hokkaido potato. This was my first time ordering takeout, and everything was delicious. They were out of the cucumber salad, so I went with the kimchi instead and it did not disappoint. Overall, a great meal and I'll definitely be back. read more

Kapolei Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

I've been on the island a few days and so far, this is the only place I'd go again. Probably my favorite Korean take out place I've ever been. Not too sweet and with a good char. read more

Food was good and.0lentiful. Service was pleasant handling a. 7 person dropin group. Seemed to mostly be a takeaway restaurant, but accommodates a small number of groups read more

They give a lot!! Especially the side order Shrimp Tempura. I ordered delivery with Uber Eats so the food wasn't hot. The driver took so long! ‍ I'd order from this restaurant again though. Good price and delivery fee was zero!! read more

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It was ok as the food tasted good, but I had to stand in line for my order ahead pick up. The lady who took my order was very helpful. Please don't get me wrong; the food was ready. I saw it sitting on the counter. However, I ordered ahead so I didn't have to stand in line. Or so I thought. They should indicate where to stand if you have a phone order. When I got there, there was a line. Apparently, each person had many orders. So, to wait for each banchan to be out in their plates, I was getting quite antsy. As there was no place to go to for phone orders, I didn't want to be rude and just cut in front of people. I had to wait about 25 minutes!!! For a phone ahead order. read more

I forgot to finish this review from last week! Everything was awesome! Food, service and the dine in is finally open! I wish I had a better photo of my fries but husband smashed it all then offered it to me (it was that yummy!) my son got the special & he ate the whole box! Normally there is some kind of left overs when he has Korean plates but none this time! The kimchee jigae & Bi Bim Kook Soo I took home, DELICIOUS read more

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Came here cause Gina's is closed on a Monday. This takeout place has some tables to sit on but one side of the tables and chairs were all occupied with boxes and supplies. I came here surprised with how tasty the meat Jun was. The spicy pork was also flavorful but I was disappointed they don't wrap it in foil since all the spicy pork sauce went into my meat Jun and my potato. I asked for no rice and got 5 sides with my combo plate. The banchan were good but nothing special. The wait was over 15 minutes for my food, so I was starving waiting. A phone order was taken right before me so I had to wait for the phone order before I got mine even though I ate inside and was waiting. Overall, I'd come back and would eat here again. However, it's not my first pick of Korean food in kapolei. read more

Kapolei Korean BBQ - Regular spicy pork and meat Jun plate - Korean Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Had a family dinner Korean night and we decided to order the family pack for take out. Such a great deal for the amount of food you get and food was all so flavorful! We're cashed in our order and it was reset when we arrived. The lady at the front was welcoming and pleasant. We will definitely be ordering from here again! read more

This bbq place is my favorite and has been for many years. Tried to come here this evening for some take out and I was so disappointed I couldn't find a parking spot I circled for about 10 mins and said forget it! Went somewhere else. read more

Kapolei BBQ is up in the top 10% of the Korean restaurants on Oahu. Locally owned and operated, service is fast friendly and accommodating. Lots of parking in a private parking lot. Small dining room, very clean and well lit. My favorite is the prepared cabbage Bun Chong. In my opinion the best on the island. Food is expertly prepared and delicious. A definite must visit to satisfy your Korean food cravings. read more

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Food was good but after seeing a mouse scurrying under the table, this left me wondering if I would be coming back. Especially after seeing dead roaches on the floor from the outside window looking in. read more

I've been coming here for years, but on my most recent trip I think I'm going to be calling it quits. The food quality has unfortunately gone down and is not as tasty as it has been on previous trips. I think what completely turned me off during this last visit was the service. I ordered my food and as I was waiting, there were three ladies in the front talking story and eating. The eating or the talking story didn't bother me, but it did feel a little like a free for all or pot luck instead of a place of business. But again didn't bother me even if it was a little unprofessional. The icing on the cake and why I won't be returning is that during this employee pot luck I noticed one of the girls put more rice on her plate that she was already eating off of. And yes this is the same spoon used to then put rice on another customer's plate lunch. The spoon was not changed. This is not only unsanitary it was probably breaking some health code violations. If she had simply gotten herself some rice and placed it on a clean plate and not the one she was already eating off of or even just changed out the spoon instead of reusing it I probably wouldn't be writing this review. But if they have no problem doing that in front of me it does make me question if they are doing that sort of thing all the time. I don't like to question the cleanliness of where I am eating and unfortunately the actions of that employee made me question just that and as a result I won't be returning. read more

We both ate all of our orders. The prices are less than in Mililani. Although the mandoo soup was a bit salty, it satisfied my need for hot soup. It was temperature hot which I appreciated. The mandoo dumplings were generous. I kept finding more in the bowl and didn't break apart. The noodles were cooked perfectly too. I'm pretty picky about some veggies in my food but I ate it all here. Good to know that this place is here. Not fancy but just watching the fresh ban Chan being brought out, maybe I'll try a plate next time. read more

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Family Pack is the way to go! Instead of ordering 4 plates you get to eat a variety of choices/ vegetables & rice. Great with children. You need to order more rice if needed. I just went with 2 choices of vegetables. Macaroni Salad & Cucumber Kim Chee ( Best ) read more

We've been ordering food from here for almost 20 years. Our favorites are their meat Jun, mandoo, vegetables, and shrimp tempura. Since the original owners "retired", their meat Jun now has a sweet taste, but it's still better than most places. read more

Korean bbq is awesome. Great food selection's! Always clean and great customer service. read more

Kapolei Korean BBQ - Lunch - Korean Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

I love they food, always fresh and tasty. Thank you Great portions, always fresh. Always polite read more

Tried this place out because someone on instagram claimed that the meat Jhun was better than Young's Kalbee. So I had to try it out. And verdict is not true. Far from it. Young's is my GO TO of for their meat Jhun/chicken Katsu combo. Price is just as pricey but flavor isn't there. Bbq chicken had some flavor but it was dry. As for the bon chan, seaweed wasn't as juicy, but the creamy potatoes were really good. Meat jhun just tasted like unseasoned meat w eggs. Seoul fries were the most decent price IMO at about $11 ish dollars. And it was tasty. It was kinda sweet w the sauce but the lunches and fries balanced it out. As for the environment, parking is hard in this poorly designed parking lot and I felt I had to wait a little longer than the fair amount for my food even when there was just one family dining in there but in all fairness, I had ordered 3 plates. read more

Kapolei Korean BBQ - Seoul Fries & meat Jhun/bbq chicken combo - Korean Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Located in Kapolei Marketplace, if you're facing Safeway, it'll be in the far left, at the corner of the shopping center. If you drive past BedMart, UPS Store, and Koa Pancake House, then you're headed in the right direction. The parking lot can get crowded near that area, but sometimes you could score parking with the right timing. If my family and I were Yelpers more than a decade ago, we would've been Dukes and Duchesses at this Korean BBQ place. This was me and my siblings' favorite Korean restaurant growing up, and we believe that no other place can compare to their meat jun! We love that they make their meat jun thinly sliced, lightly battered, and fried perfectly. It's so good with their dipping sauce (just fyi, it's not just shoyu). I've taken a few friends here to try their meat jun, but since they grew up eating "thick" meat jun from another Korean BBQ place in Wahiawa, it didn't leave much of an impression on them. I guess it just depends on everyone's individual preference. Anyway, since meat jun is exclusively a Hawaii delicacy, my family and I continue to always suggest it to our out-of-town visitors. Besides their meat jun, the other plate lunches we like are the BBQ chicken, bulgogi, kalbi, and fish jun. Also, there's a variety of sides to choose from. If you get the regular then you can pick 4 sides, and if you get the mini then you get to pick 2 sides. Our family favorites are the kimchi, cucumber kimchi, japchae, choi sum, and seaweed. My personal favorite is the cabbage and potato salad, while my sister prefers the corn and macaroni salad. Also, just a heads up that if you want to order a pan of meat jun for a party, then you need to order at least a day or two in advance so that they can make sure they have enough ingredients to fulfill your meat jun order. If you try to order the party pan the day of, then they won't take your order. Not so sure if it's the same with the other party pans (because we would always get the meat jun), but just to be safe, order a few days in advance. We always have a good experience here and the staff is always friendly to us. It's good for groups with a party of 2-4, or up to 8 people if you get the tables in the middle. I don't come here as often as I did before because I've been "trying" to limit how much I eat out, and also because my parents are not the ones paying anymore (just kidding...nah, half kidding lol). But I came here today because it was my mom's treat! Haha. I will come on occasion when I want to eat their meat jun, and especially when my siblings come down to visit from the mainland. One of the reasons why I look forward to my siblings visiting Hawaii is because I know we would end up eating here. ;) Some of the foodie pics in my review are from earlier this year. read more

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Pretty dreadful ambiance with restaurant supply boxes stacked up where seating and tables are in the 'dining room'....this place is definitely just for take out as no one would want to eat in such a stark and unappealing environment. Food matched the setting with pork being tough and dry and accompaniments right outta a buffet trough. Would NOT return. read more

Kapolei Korean BBQ - This is so sad.......a ladder and supply boxes stacked lined up in the seating banquettes? WHO wants to eat this environment ? - Korean Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

This is always our 'go-to' Korean Food spot! They are always spot on for: Quality of food Service always friendly Clean atmosphere Great selection of Banchan read more

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Squash jun plate has a generous portion of battered and fried zucchini slices, tender and juicy! Add in the sides and it's a very veggie-heavy meal. Really like being able to order and pay on the website so I can just swing by and pick it up. Parking lot at that end is always jammed at lunchtime. read more

Our family comes here for good Korean food. My kids like their kalbi and I'm always happy with their Bi Bim Bap. Whenever I feel like I'm getting a cold or feeling under the weather, I get their seaweed soup. Yum! read more

Service was quick. I went in an hour before closing time, but what I didn't know was that they were closing 1 hour earlier because they were short-staffed. Initially he wasn't going to take my order, but after confirming with the kitchen staff he did. I ordered the spicy pork and meat Jun mixed plate and my food was ready within 10 minutes! With that quick service, I was surprised that the food came out delicious. Best spicy pork I have eaten in my life! Pork was still juicy and lots of spices. The pork was definitely marinated in the spices prior to cooking versus some places where they cook the pork and then add the spices after. The meat Jun was juicy and tasty as well. Beef and egg was cooked perfectly, not dried out or hard! Definitely going back to try another dish! read more

Kapolei Korean BBQ - Spicy pork and meat jhun mixed plate - Korean Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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Kapolei has a lot of places to eat. Takeout is the rule of thumb for eateries nowadays and Kapolei Korean BBQ is excellent for takeaway. I am a fan of Meat Jhun and Mandoo - simple tastes - when it comes to Korean cuisine. So I had to order both as I could with the Combo Plate. Went with a mini and still got a good portion. You get two sides with a mini; four sides with a regular plate order. Meat Jhun was a bit eggy...bit more than I prefer. Well cooked. It was okay. Mandoo was also a bit disappointing; could have been a little better seasoned. Next time...I think Bulgogi will be on my mind and plate. Kim chi will be one of my sides. Service was excellent and the wait time was reasonable. Pricing at $10.55 was quite reasonable. Situated in the Kapolei Marketplace...adjacent to Kapolei Shopping Center on Farrington Highway. Lotsa parking. read more

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Kapolei Korean is where I when I'm in a rush to grab a quick lunch . Pricing is average for Korean food . I'm picky when it comes to Korean food , I like when it's authentic & they give a lot for your money . read more

On a recent holoholo, we planned on hitting one of my favorite BYOF breweries and we needed great takeout. Being in the area, I researched a few places and came up with Kapolei Korean BBQ. I'm really thankful we got it, I just wish it was closer! It's located at the end of the shopping center, plenty of free parking nearby. The restaurant is still on only take-out; they have tables but dine-in is not allowed. It was BUSY on a Saturday evening. Walk-ins kept coming with the phone ringing off the hook. It seemed the draw was the combo packs and the family meal; a huge amount of food for a great price. We ordered a steak plate and a steak/chicken combo. The regular came with 4 sides, the small with 2; both were too much food for one person! All the side choices were fresh were more constantly prepared. The meat quality and flavor were well worth the price. The prep time wasn't fast, but we were happy to wait. The staff was mostly friendly but didn't have time to deal with impatience of some customers, which was understandable. If you're in the area and in the mood for Korean BBQ, this is a great option. read more

We were looking for a place to eat after a long day at the beach. This place came up on our search of a Korean BBQ. It's a good thing since we didn't want to drive far and the kids are starving. Im all about supporting small business and this is a small Mom and Pop ran restaurant. I ordered Meat Jun and Mandoo Combo Plate and the kids ordered mini Bento. Food came out fast. But my excitement turned to disappointment. Meat Jun was very dry and bland, mandoo was super greasy. I really think that they were pre made. On the positive note, the sides - banchans were delicious. The kids love the the mini Bento and thought that the BBQ Chicken was done right. Maybe it's an off day in the kitchen and wasn't impressed at all. read more

Kapolei Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

A large variety of all your Korean food favs and a tasty selection of banchan highlights this location. Locally owned and operated, the owners made us feel just like we were invited into their home. I had the kalbi & meat Jun plate and it was enough to feed 4 of us. Two meaty strips of kalbi short rib is well seasoned throughout with a nice char from a hot grill. Two flavorful pieces of meat Jun is served with a homemade sauce. Served with white rice and a variety of banchan to overflow your plate lunch. I highly recommend the potato side as one of your choices. All of it was tasty and filling. In a very competitive market of Asian food, this quick serve restaurant is worth a visit. Not much seating in this counter service restaurant, but definitely has a loyal following of locals. Weekday lunch was a brisk flow of customers with most plates taken on the go. Service is fast and friendly to keep your day moving along. Sorry to say, I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture of food. read more

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I've been here before and went several times thereafter. The food is okay and portions are adequate. I ordered the meat jun and chicken Katsu combo, and tofu spicy soup with out rice. The tofu soup was disappointing with a small piece of meat. The portions for the meat jun and chicken Katsu was small portions... and it was a regular plate, not mini. Sadly, I cannot recommend this place to anyone. I support small business, and hole in the wall places. Luckily, there is another Korean BBQ close by. read more

I love korean food and this is my go-to korean food in kapolei. Ive never ordered from the cater menu because i normally just come here for lunch with my co workers. I had a potluck to go to and decided to order meat jun from here because its my favorite item on the menu. I was very surprised when i opened the pan. It was nicely placed in the pan. Great job on the presentation. It looked like someone grabbed the ruler and made sure each piece was lined up the same way and same size. I liked it and everyone loved the dish. read more

The food is consistent, portions are generous, and the lady that works there is always so sweet! From the phone order and even inside the restaurant, she is friendly and has great customer service. We frequent this restaurant when wanting some GOOD Korean bbq or even just a soup! We ordered the tofu soup with rice and a side order of meat jun. The meat jun has a nice soft texture, flavor is perfect and the sauce to dip in is a tad sweet, love it! It is plentiful for two people! Everything tasted how it should and you can't go wrong with the price either. Thank you Kapolei Korean BBQ, will be back indeed! read more

The meat jun is good here lots of sides to choose from .. convenient located in Kapolei.

We've always came here as a family since my kids were in middle school/high school. As regulars while my kids were growing up, the owner/manager would always recognize me and my family whenever we walked in together. More than 15 years has passed and my kids always want to come back here for their meat jun. Even though my two older kids moved away to the mainland, whenever they come back to visit Hawaii, they always want to make their first stop--their first meal--at Kapolei Korean BBQ. That just shows how good their food and plate lunches are, and my kids can never get enough of their meat jun with the meat jun sauce. My kids say that no other place makes their meat jun so thinly sliced, with the ideal amount of egg batter, and fried just right. This is our family's go-to place for meat jun and we always recommend it to our family and friends. We also enjoy eating their other plate lunches, like their kalbi, fish jun, and bbq chicken. Our family has fond memories here together, and we hope that this Korean restaurant will be around for a long time. read more

Bi Bim Bap is really worth paying single digit price, with fresh, crispy veggies, tender strips of beef and easy over egg. What I love about bi bim bap are subtle hints of sesame seed oil and easy over egg calms spiciness of kochujang sauce. Meat jun batter held on well to the tender beef; however, individual pieces tasted oily. Similar to fresh from the fryer and oil wasn't drained in colander or on paper towel. Workers appear to be friendly and personable to customers from observing positive interactions in arriving, ordering food and beverages, including exiting the establishment. Grateful this location allows customers to pay via credit card. read more

Kapolei Korean BBQ - Bi Bim Bap - Korean Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii