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    Me's BBQ

    4.0 (1.3k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Wendy H.

    Holy smokes this place is DELICIOUS!!!! Called and placed an order, when the food was ready, they ask what 4 sides you want - we got Mac salad, japchae, cabbage, Kim chi, broccoli and bean sprouts with the Na special and the Sunny special. We also picked up 2 drinks and everything here is so fairly priced. There is great seating with some outdoor space. Definitely definitely come and eat some delicious grub!!!

    Ashley B.

    Excellent place! Got The fried fish and chicken wings! Fish was made perfect wings were fried to perfection and crispy! Service was quick and everything was hot! Clean area and pretty quiet!

    Teriyaki beef
    Siobhain M.

    First spot we ate at when waiting for our room in Honolulu, def a traditional walk up and order type of vibe. Everything is made to order, so be patient with the wait times but it wasn't too long. Food was really good and I enjoyed it.

    Kal Bi Bar-b-q
    Sandy L.

    Kalbi BBQ is great overall if you're looking for tender, flavorful meat, the kalbi really stands out. The beef is just okay, but the chicken wings were disappointing. They tasted dry, almost like they were fried ahead of time and then refried when ordered. The side dishes are decent, but honestly, it makes more sense to just order the meats. Service-wise, paying at the cashier is quick and efficient, but the wait for food is longer than expected.

    #14 Sunny Special
    Hung L.

    Got the Sunny's Special and it was a super filling combo plate. Mine came with kalbi, chicken, meat jun, and dumplings, so it's a great option if you want to try a little bit of everything instead of committing to just one protein. The meats were flavorful and the variety made it feel worth ordering, especially if you're hungry after a day around Waikiki. The setup here is casual and easy. Order first, then grab a seat. There was plenty of seating both inside and outside, which I appreciated since Waikiki spots can get crowded fast. Overall, a solid stop for a hearty Korean BBQ plate lunch in the area. Not necessarily a must-go destination meal, but definitely a dependable and satisfying option when you want something quick, tasty, and with generous portions.

    Bi Bim Bap
    Karla G.

    This is a solid casual Korean spot that really delivers on both quality and portion size. For the price of the entrées, you get a generous amount of food, which makes it such a great value. I ordered the bibimbap and it did not disappoint. The banchan were fresh and flavorful, and the bulgogi that came with it was marinated really well -- tender, savory, and absolutely delicious. Every bite was satisfying. My brother ordered the kalbi ribs and he loved them. They were cooked perfectly and packed with flavor.

    Entrance, in Pacific Monarch building
    Curt M.

    First time back since they moved, but ate at the original location for years. Kalbi was amazing, better than I remember. Lots of meat, great marinade. Sides were good, rice was well cooked. Same great food as always. The old building always felt a little dirty, and the seating was kinda gross. The new location in the Pacific Monarch is clean, comfortable, and has nice indoor and outdoor seating. Service is more user-friendly than it used to be, with easy-to-read menus. Ten years ago, the slightly-dirty, cash-only, confusing menu, and blunt service were part of Me's charm. But the food was always the important thing. I have not and will go to the fake Me's currently in the pink building (nor will I go to the Blue Ocean food truck owned by the same owner - because their outdoor speaker is obnoxious). I'm glad the original Me's stars in the neighborhood, found a nicer location, and most importantly kept their food the same.

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    Tish P.

    Came here on my last day in Waikiki based on recommendation from the hotel clerk. Went with the kalbi served with those cold behind sides. Meat...hot and delicious. Sides - well I read the warning on the reviews but it was still surprising. Service lacks a bit, dude wasn't friendly. Not mean but in the mindset that's outside of service industry. Like he probably doesn't need to be people facing. Place is a good size considering its location. Fair amount of seating inside and out. Steady crowd while I was dining, never crowded. Seems to be a whole background about this place and another location (signs around the restaurant) but being my first time in the city, well that wasn't my business! Pass me my food chileee...

    Kal Bi Bar-b-q
    Emma A.

    Huge plate that includes 4 sides, if you love Korean food like me the kimchi is a most.

    Grumpy lady with no Hawaiian vibes whatsoever
    Max T.

    Korean lady stays grumpy for no reason but food is actually alright. Check out the rbf:

    Quynh T.

    We came here pretty late - just wanting to find something to eat. We noticed it was kinda odd to have another location with a similar name down the street, but upon a light yelp search it looks like they're feuding restaurants. I believe that this one is the original location which honestly, you could tell because the restaurant here was much nicer and felt more authentic. We came in within ten minutes of closing time and weren't expecting to be served but the servers took our order anyway. They were super nice for doing so. Kbbq in Hawaii typically means like a plate of korean bbq with meat, rice, and sides - usually kbbq around me means going to the ayce grill spots. We got a Galbi & Bulgogi combo and it was soo good! The Galbi was well cooked with a nice char - although noticeably a bit sweeter than what I'm used to. We also got five sides - fishcake, beansprouts, cucumber kimchi, kimchi, and mac salad. We shared a plate as it was a lot of food already! It came with a lot of food and we were so happy we visited :)

    David B.

    This is my first time back since they moved! It's been a while but I'm so happy they're back. I picked up a couple plates for the beach and ordered their #1 kalbi and 17 combo beef/chicken. The kalbi was amazing! I would definitely recommend. The Beef and chicken was great for the kids. We ordered it with japchae, mac, and veggies. You can pick up to 4 sides for your plates and can double up as well. They had a lot of space to sit down inside. The service was fast, quick and very polite. Overall, I had a good experience.

    11/07/25 Friday beef sausage bento with rice and two fried over easy eggs
    Jenn N.

    11/07/25 Friday Working in Waikiki. I've been in and around the area and stopped into this location on the middle portion of - or about Ulunui Ave. and its next door to the Maguro Bros. Poke stop. in the pink building. I stopped in at about 7:15am on the 11/08 2025. and Lisa Marie was at the front ready to assist me. I ordered the bento breakfast with Beef sausage. there were two choices with the Bento. it was either Beef or Turkey I choose beef. I also had a choice of how I wanted my eggs and I asked for Fried over easy. and I stayed with white rice cause I was that hungry. It was a short wait and it was done very quickly. I manage to have ketchup, Tabasco sauce and soy sauce condiments. there isn't any issue with taking too much condiments they were pretty generous with them. Lisa Marie was so awesome as a worker there chatting with me while I waited for my breakfast. The only reason why I gave them 4stars is there is no option to do 4.5 stars and the reason for the 4.5 stars is cause I wish were more beef sausage pieces in my breakfast and that the egg was more cooked but I did ask for fried easy over and i did get the "bento" option being its the cheaper in the offering of entrees. I really did enjoy my breakfast and perhaps I should have gotten the more higher priced item for breakfast. I will post pictures shortly.(pictures posted 3days after visit)

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    I had the kalbi plate. It was excellent! Flavorful & well portioned! The wait is a bit, but it's made fresh to order.

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    Anyone know if they're relocating?

    They're now open across the street from the original location! Address is updated here now :)

    Does this place card?

    They don't sell alcohol. But they do take credit cards.

    Does this place accepts cards? - Edit: cards accepted with 4% additional processing fee.?

    They didn't in the past but they do now. Cash is preferred, however. No Android or Apple Pay.

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