-The Ambiance of the place is Good, Not crowded. -The Food is Amazing, It suits your palete. -The portion of the servings gives justice to the price. -The service of the crew is Okay! most especially the man (I think he is mexican) who really serve us with smile and explains to us the dish but one thing disappoints us is the main chef, I don't know but from what I have observe he only entertains and serve his fellow koreans. We don't expect him to serve us or entertain us like the way he gives his service to his fellow koreans. but as a restaurant owner you make sure that all persons eating inside your restaurant feels comfortable, and notice. plus when we visited it is not crowded or busy time. This is the 2nd time that we have eaten in Okdongsik, but this is the first time that I was disappointed. read more

Okdongsik - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Had such a comforting and delicious experience at OKDONGSIK Honolulu. The food was simple, authentic, and packed with flavor in the best way possible. Their signature pork soup was incredibly clean, rich, and comforting the kind of meal that makes you feel warm and happy after every bite. The pork was tender, the broth was light yet flavorful and everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. We also loved the donkatsu and side dishes. The restaurant has a clean, cozy atmosphere with a modern minimalist vibe that makes the whole dining experience feel calm and relaxing. Service was friendly and efficient too. Definitely one of the most unique Korean comfort food spots in Honolulu and absolutely worth trying if you enjoy soulful, quality food. We'll definitely be back again soon! read more

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We got: - Dweji-gomtang - pork donkatsu - kimchi cold noodle Overall very delicious and simple. The restaurant was clean and had great service too. Reasonable prices. read more

My favorite dish that I got here was the kimchi cold noodle soup! I really enjoyed that! Their menu is simple, not too many items so that's great! We almost got every main dish! We got the naeng jeyuk (slow cooked and chilled pork) dweji-gomtang (the pork broth soup that they're known for), lard donkatsu, the kimchi cold noodles, and the ok donggeurangttaeng (meaty seafood cake). Atmosphere - Nicely decorated, gives me earthy but also classy vibes. Service - They're pretty attentive to what you need and can easily ask if you need something. We made reservations for when it opened. It does get full but it wasn't too busy when we went on a Tuesday for dinner. Cost - I believe it was about $90 for two of us but we did get a lot of food. We wanted to try what they had so we had leftovers and took it home with us! Parking - It's street parking or you can park in the building that it's in. It's kind of confusing how that parking worked though because the signs were confusing. Or you can park at Wal-Mart since it's literally right there. Location - It's on the back side of the Sky building, the side closer to Wal-Mart. I want the cold noodles again! read more

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Yes, I am that tourist that visited after watching Culinary Class Wars. But so glad I did!! We were able to get same day reservations on Resy. Park in the validated hotel lot (spaces are kind of small!) and enter from Makaloa Street. The interior is small and simple, with counter seating only. There is no room for a stroller, so make sure to include your baby in reservations. We made the mistake of not doing that and had to hold him the entire time. No biggie! The food: I went in with somewhat elevated expectations, given the praise the chef got during the show. And wow, it delivered. My husband and I each got the regular size gomtang. The broth tasted clean, flavorful, and was so so comforting. The only side served is kimchi, which is all you need. There is a red pepper paste sauce that is used for dipping the meat also. We got the seafood cake and mini dupbop. The seafood cake was excellent but the dupbop stole the show. Layered with rice, flavorful pork pieces, furikake mix and torched to give it a smoky flavor, it was such a pleasant treat at only $5. Definitely will be adding Okdongsik to our future Honolulu best hits list. 5/5 recommend! read more

Okdongsik - Regular size gomtang, mini pork dupbob. - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Wow my favorite meal on my recent Hawaii trip. It totally lived up to the hype. I am not a fan of pork but the pork gukbap was very good. So clean and refreshing. And the side pepper paste was the show stopper. I loved the dish because of this. You can choose to add how much you want with the thinly sliced pork. Makes the dish 1000x better. We also got the mini pork dupbob which is good. The dish is well seasoned. & delicious. We also got the seafood pancake that was just ok. & the Lard Donkatsu was just ok too... there's better donkatsu places in Oahu. I would skip these two. Okdongsik is definitely worth checking out! I will be back! read more

I was really excited to try Okdongsik, especially after seeing the owner on Culinary Class Wars. We made a reservation in advanced and were seated promptly upon our arrival. The restaurant features bar style seating. We were seated at the main bench right in front of the fryer, which wasn't ideal. By the end of the meal, our clothes had a very strong lingering smell of oil. Additionally, I noticed several flies near the food areas, which made me wish the staff were a bit more diligent about the overall cleanliness of the space. My husband and I ordered the pork gomtang, cold kimchi noodles, and pork dopbap. The cold kimchi noodles were my favorite and they satisfied my cravings. I personally did not care for the pork that came with the meal, so I passed that over to my husband. I tried some of the pork gomtang my husband ordered, and I was not a fan. The pork flavor was a bit too strong and overwhelming for my palate. I preferred the pork dopbap more than the soup. It was flavorful and didn't have the heavy pork taste. read more

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Okdongsik was already on my list, but seeing the owner-chef featured on Netflix's Chef War definitely sealed the deal. Any place confident enough to showcase something as minimal and traditional as pork bone broth on a global stage instantly earns my curiosity. The first sip of the soup was unforgettable--clean, deeply comforting, and quietly complex. You can taste the discipline and restraint behind it, with no heavy seasoning masking the quality of the broth. It's the kind of flavor that immediately tells you this was made with care and intention. That said, as the meal goes on, the broth can start to feel a bit one-note. This is where Okdongsik really shines in a different way: the house hot sauce. Adding even a small amount completely transforms the bowl, bringing warmth, depth, and just enough spice to reawaken the palate. It enriches the experience without overpowering the broth's original character. This is clearly a restaurant that respects tradition and trusts simplicity--something that won't be for everyone, but will absolutely resonate with those who appreciate subtlety and technique. For me, the combination of that pristine broth and the customizable heat made the meal both thoughtful and satisfying. read more

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I stopped by Okdongsik for lunch and tried their signature gomtang, which is exactly what they're known for--clean, simple, and really comforting. I usually prefer richer, more flavor-packed dishes, but this was a nice change of pace and felt refreshing in its own way. The broth is very light yet still satisfying, and you can tell the focus is on quality and balance. The space is on the smaller side, so I'd definitely recommend making a reservation online ahead of time to avoid waiting. Also, don't skip the add-ons--the shrimp katsu and the meaty seafood cake were both excellent and added a bit more depth and variety to the meal. Overall, a solid spot if you're in the mood for something minimal but well-executed. read more

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We were lucky to be able to walk in and get seats as soon as they opened for lunch. We were able to find parking on Makaloa street right out front. The menu is small and the seating area small but a very bustling place. We tried one of everything. I wasn't a fan of the pork because it was a bit tough for me personally. My favorite was the spicy kimchee cold noodles. I do get this dish from a lot of Korean restaurants and this one was more simplistic in the flavor profile. But the icy broth was nice to have as some places don't do that. My kids enjoyed the shrimp katsu the most. Service was quick for the most part. We had to ask multiple times for water since my youngest wasn't a fan of the only provided tea drink. read more

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i hate being the korean tourist eating korean food... but okdongsik fully deserved the visit (twice actually). everything was really good, honestly better than nyc, though that might be saying more about the nearby options three main choices. the gomtang was super clean, comforting, and exactly what you'd want after a long day. the cold noodles were my favorite. the broth comes out icy cold, so it literally cools you down from the inside. perfect if you're tryna beach under the sun after. and all of the fried dishes were solid too. donkatsu, shrimp, burdock all super good and not greasy!! read more

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As a Korean who literally just visited Korea, ngl fam I was a lil skeptical bout the hype around this chain. At the same time, I was hella excited to try it out bc of that one dude on culinary wars who runs this branch in NY. Now for those of ya who aren't Korean, in theory, this is a very simple meal. And look at the picture, it looks super straightforward yeah? The thing that got me and proved to be true is that it is so gd clean! That broth. I can't explain it. Even tho that's pork in that picture, the broth itself is so clean and palatable. Like I could just scoop rice and eat it with that broth all day. With that said, I am still kinda surprised at how much hype this place has gotten, but I'm not mad about it! Glad more people are getting to try other types of Korean cuisine and not just kbbq or kalbi or bibimbap hahaha. read more

Okdongsik - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Wait: We came when it was sprinkling hoping that there weren't too many people, but it seems to always be busy here haha. We were told the wait was going to be 45 minutes, so I left my number and we ventured to Don Quixote. We shopped a little, then came back to check if it was our turn to be seated. Unfortunately, they randomly took our name off of the waitlist. We were told we would get a text when our seats were ready, but we never received the text besides the original "you're on the waitlist." Afterwards, we waited about 15-20 more minutes before being seated. The interior was nice, simple, not too much space for waiting. It seated about 18 people I believe? I think we ended up counting because the sign on the window mentioned the new york location only has 13 seats Food: we ordered gomtang x2, spicy gomtang, and a small pork rice bowl. The pork flavor really shone through in the gomtang, it's definitely a tamer soup. The spicy paste to dip your meat in was really yummy, wish I had more. The kimchi wasn't my favorite, wasn't fermented well, tasted like bland cabbage. Our highlight was probably the pork rice bowl, had so much flavor and packed a punch! overall, it was cool to try this place since we're huge culinary class war fans and foodies, but I wouldn't go out of my way to wait over an hour to eat this. read more

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Made rez as soon as the 2-week window for reservations opened up and it was easy to get. It's bar seating, but can fit about 20 people, I think. Our server/cook was nice and gave me tips on how to eat various dishes. For example, the fried burdock roots are to be eaten in the soup like tempura udon. I don't particularly like tempura udon, but I tried it that way. It was fine, but not necessary. Plus, it comes in one tangled piece and it was hard to separate in my soup. I got the roots to eat with my beer, but it's light on salt so it didn't go that well with the beer. I'd say skip it. Oh, but the pork soup. So good! Clean and simple. The pork is sliced extra thin and when you dip it in the red chili sauce, it tastes just like bossam. Yum! I never wanted to try pork soup in Busan cuz I'm a beef broth kind of girl. But this didn't have that porky taste so it was easy to eat. Worth the hype. We also ordered the kimchee cold noodles. Again, so simple, but so good! Not too sweet and with the slushy broth. I will say, it's hard to get back to the pork soup if you eat the noodles in the middle. Because it's more flavorful, when you return to the pork soup, it tastes bland. I ended up leaving half of my soup and rice uneaten. We also had the shrimp katsu - delicious! I will order this to accompany my beer next time. It's big chunks of shrimp - no fillers. I will definitely be back when in town. read more

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Hot. Satisfying. Simple. Affordable. A lot of good things coming from Okdongsik! Located in the back of the new Sky Ala Moana and Renaissance Condotels, along Makaloa St, the back of Wal-Mart. Metered or street parking only. Small restaurant with bar/counter style seating only. Walk-in okay, but it filled up super quick after we sat down. Inside is clean and neat with high ceilings. The kitchen is right in front of you, so you can see your order being made. All your napkins and utensils, and chilled Korean barley tea/water are within an arm's reach. The barley tea was very good. Refreshing! The menu only has SEVEN food items - 1 appetizer (chilled pork), 3 mains (sliced pork with broth, pork loin cutlet, kimchi cold noodles), and 3 add-ons (shrimp katsu, mini pork over rice, seafood cake). Gotta love the simplicity and pork-centric menu. You can see the extra focus in each dish compared to if you had fifty food items. Didn't order everything, but 5/7 ain't bad :). Complimentary Kimchee was solid! Bright, savory, fermented with a nice spice. The Dweji-Gomtang was very good--as described! The pork broth was clean, light, warm, and delicious with soft, tender pork that went very well with their signature Gochuji. Instructions on the napkin box--basically tells you to NOT put it in the broth lol. Some folks need guidance. The Lard Donkatsu was excellent. It's supposedly a limited amount of 40 per day, but seems like they get plenty. Pork loin was thick and deep fried very well! Crispy outside, tender meat inside, and cooked to the perfect light pink. The sauce was tasty and flavorful with a nice tanginess. Cabbage salad was crisp with tasty dressing. The surprise was the pickled radish, which was really good with a nice mix of savory, sweet, and sour. Radish had a nice firm texture. Very well prepared! The Ok Donggeurangttaeng is the meaty seafood cake. This was good. Like a meat and seafood patty with chives. Soft and airy. The pickled onions on top were very good and went well with the cake. The Mini Pork Dupbob was very good. You really can't go wrong with torched pork with garlic and ganjang on rice topped with roasted seaweed flakes. The char was amazing! Pork with seaweed was flavorful. Shrimp Katsu was excellent! A nice portion of shrimp. Uses the same coating as the pork for an Uber crispy delight. Tartar sauce was tasty. Overall, an excellent meal. It's awesome to have everything being made to order and right in front of you with each dish coming in hot and fresh. All the dishes were very well prepared and the pickled items were exceptional. Service was excellent. Everyone was friendly and attentive. Affordable prices. Will definitely come back to try the other two items and everything else again. read more

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I was lucky to try Okdongsik when they first came to Honolulu for a pop up and so glad to see a permanent shop here! Parking: They provide validated parking in the hotel parking lot - pull a ticket and they will give you a validation. If not, street parking may be open near by. Luckily, we got a last minute reservation online - I'd recommend reserving in advance if you're trying to dine in. I am a big fan of Korean broths - at first taste, it may seem a bit bland but korean broths are clean and packed with lots of benefits. I love how clean the gomtang is - a filling meal that doesnt leave you feeling oily or bloated. The pork is thinly sliced and portion sizes aren't skimpy. I would say this meal is not for everyone, but if you're looking for a simple yet complex meal, this is your place! It is a unique dish that we can't get anywhere else on the island. Note: sometimes they do sell out of their popular items. I've tried the chilled pork appetizer and the fried seafood cake - both were nice to try but not sure that I'd order again. The main star for me is the gomtang! read more

- Location can be a bit hidden on the side street next to Wal-Mart - Lard Katsu was great, enjoyed it. I could not taste much difference from other Katsu that I have had in other places; but it was still good. - Small seating area so either make a reservation or try to pray someone cancels. Would come here again read more

First time trying Okdongsik. I ordered the Lard Donkatsu (Pork Tonkatsu). It was good and comparable to what you would get in a Japanese restaurant. I should have ordered their Dweji-Gomtang, which they were known for. The restaurant was clean with Minimum styling. The only negative is that we drained the water pitcher and they took it to refill it but never brought it back. Their way of passively-aggressive telling us to leave? Prices were reasonable. Will probably come again to get the Dweji-Gomtang. read more

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I ordered the cold kimchi noodle soup and it was delicious and not overly salty. The noodles were cooked perfectly. It came with a side of kimchi which also was not too salty. The broth was refreshing and I enjoyed the complimentary tea. I highly recommend you make reservations through Resy. We showed up early to see if we could get seats early since we had reservations mid day but it was still packed. Food came out quick. read more

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If you ever want a good comfort meal I highly recommend coming to Okdongsik. They do a really good job using the natural flavors of the pork and broth to make a comforting soup. Also the donkatsu and the pork bowl is amazing. The donkatsu is juicy and not dry, it pairs really with the cabbage that's dressed with this sweet/tangy sauce. The pork bowl improves every-time we go and I feel like this time they scorched it, but added the nori. The nori adds a nice aroma to the bowl and flavor! It was really good. Overall, I'm coming back. This is my favorite comfort meal! read more

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While visiting hawaii, I stayed very close to Okdongsik and I decided to take the chance to try it. Reservations were not hard to get unlike NYC. By now, everyone knows about culinary class wars and how much the owner of this restaurant made an impact on the show. Therefore, it made me have a very high expectation for this place. I arrived a little early to my reservation and was seated promptly at my time. Most seating inside here is a bar style countertop seating. Only one table for a party size of 4 or larger. What I noticed was that thisrestaurant was quite understaffed. There were only two staff in the front of house. One worker was doing the job of host, wait, and line cook. At first I thought the service was unfriendly and cold considering that this is a Michelin star restaurant. I ordered the Pork Gomtang, pork dopbab and my wife ordered the cold kimchi noodles. I expected a very clean taste from the broth but what I got was a big unpleasant porky flavor. The broth was not too oily though. The cold noodles were refreshing. The dopbab had a smoky flavor from the torch that they use. There was no porky taste from this dish. What I also did not expect was how unsanitary some things were here. I noticed hair on my plate. I saw many flies and a few in particular went into their prepared plates and batter for the Donggeurangttaeng. I don't understand why they don't cover things either with a lid or some cloth to prevent insects from contaminating the food. Also, I wish the fryer wasn't located right in front of the serving bench. It has a very strong smell of frying oil that lingers on your clothing and body. The price of the food is pretty good considering the location and the popularity. They have a nice breakfast deal offering a dopbab and some kind of egg dish. read more

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We went to Okdongsik on a Wednesday and made a reservation ahead of time (definitely recommend since seating is limited). The owner was on Culinary Class Wars, which made us even more excited to try it. First tip: the entrance was a little tricky to find. It's tucked in an alley behind the hotel, in between Walmart and the surrounding buildings. We weren't sure about parking nearby, so we parked at Ala Moana and walked over. We arrived a few minutes before opening and were promptly let in right when they opened. The space itself has an open-air bar feel, with food prepped right in front of you. It's intimate and immersive. The vibe is very "elevated simplicity" -- lots of wood paneling and natural elements, very zen and organic. The music was chill ambient/white-noise, almost meditative. It felt calm and intentional. We ordered almost everything on the menu: Ok Donggeurangttaeng - This kind of reminded us of a tamagoyaki. Soft, comforting, and simple. Naeng Jeyu - Simple and delicious. It paired perfectly with the pickled onions. Mini Pork Dupop - A little underwhelming compared to the others, but it had a nice smoky flavor from being torched. Kimchi Cold Noodles - Absolutely blew our minds. We still think about this dish. The broth is light, chilled, and incredibly refreshing -- perfect for hot summer days. The noodles had great texture and the flavors were balanced beautifully. Dweji-Gomtang - I didn't understand what they meant by "clean" until I tried this. It was incredibly delicious but light at the same time. Comforting without feeling heavy. You're served barley tea by default (which we loved), but you'll need to ask if you want water. Service was friendly, quick, and efficient. We were in and out in less than 30 minutes -- which honestly makes this a great lunch option if you work nearby. Make a reservation, enjoy a thoughtful meal, and still make it back to the office on time. Overall: minimalist, intentional, and flavor-forward. We'll absolutely be back for those kimchi cold noodles. read more

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Korean comfort food Traditional dishes similar to a Japanese izakaya but Korean In the back of the mariott. Street parking is easy read more

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The dishes here are amazing, WOW. I've been wanting to try this restaurant because of Culinary Class Wars and I was not disappointed. The 돼지 곰탕 was very balanced, with a subtle punch of flavor. You also eat it with the chili paste they recommend. It's a very healing dish and made me very warm inside. I also tried the pork katsu and it was very good as well. You can see them making the dishes in front of you, and the environment is beautifully modern. read more

Okdongsik - 돼지 곰탕 (Dweji Gomtang) - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I made reservations for 5 of us for 12:30pm on a Thursday , but they didn't seat us till 12:49pm. And when we asked to be seated, they informed us they have a 45-minute eating time limit. I was not aware of that, and saw no signage stating such. Service was not that friendly; they don't really smile here (maybe that's a cultural thing? ‍) Since there are only 20 counter seats, I would recommend no more than 2 people in your party. (I wouldn't recommend it for groups larger than 2.) I think what they do best is the Dweji-gomtang. The dipping sauce and broth were excellent, even if a bit gamey. It's a Korean comfort food. And their kimchi is good, but not that spicy. I also ordered the Okdong gueranttaeng (kind of like a frittata), and it was a bit salty, but otherwise done well; slightly crispy outside, and soft inside. Simplicity is their theme, and I like the minimal decor. read more

Came here after watching culinary wars. I made a reservation about a month in advance and it was easy to make. I was the first dinner spot and everyone had reservations but they did let one couple come in as a walk in. Sometimes they don't accept walk ins so I would make reservations in advance for sure and there were a few to go orders I saw as well. This is a very simple menu with gomtang as their main dish. The kitchen is open and sits maybe 10-12 people for an intimate dinner setting. I loved their gomtang soup, it was flavored nicely and was not too salty. The spicy sauce pairs well with the pork meat. I also recommend trying the broth without anything and also dipped with rice. The pork rice side dish was also a favorite of mine as it was simple but pork had a nice char to it. The seafood cake appetizer dish was just okay for me. I would definitely come back here again read more

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It's 8 days into 2026 and I have not posted a review. The shame. It's unbearable! Kidding. Like Raising Cane's, Okdongsik has a limited menu, but unlike Raising Cane's, is actually good. We've eaten almost everything on the menu except for the shrimp katsu and Kimichi cold noodles. The slow cooked and chilled pork over pickles appetizer sets you up for the dweji-gomtang, offering a primer of what's to come. Pickles are balanced and the pork is sort of like how Kat's Deli in NYC offers you a sample of what's coming in your pastrami sandwich. Their famous dweji-gomtang is a seemingly simplistic dish that's much harder to create than you'd imagine. Getting that pork broth that clean, clear, and flavorful isn't easy, which is probably why their parent company was recognized with a Michelin Bib Gourmand award. The pork is sliced thin and is quite tender. Protip: Avoid mixing in the hot pepper paste into the broth as you'll ruin hours of work that went into the broth. Dip your meat into the hot pepper paste and then eat it. The lard donkatsu is tonkatsu fried presumably in lard. Tastes delicious and is better than most places selling tonkatsu. Semi-thick, meat, tender, and balanced seasoning, fried to golden brown perfect, you can't go wrong with this unless you're deliberately trying to limit fried food exposure (to which you have my deepest sympathies). As for add ons, the mini pork dupbob is fatty, meaty, over very tasty rice. A good swap to get some variety from any of the entrées. Don't forget the meaty seafood cake though, that's a real winner despite looking relatively mundane. A good balance of seafood, vegetables and starch, it's grilled to golden brown perfection. Bathroom is clean, staff are polite and efficient, and the restaurant is well kept and well lit. It is recommended to get a reservation, but they do take walk ins. Parking is whatever is in the area on the street, but they do validate for an hour in the Sky Ala Moana hotel parking. read more

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We had a reservation which was a good thing since there were walk-ins after us that couldn't get seated. This is counter seating only. I ordered the dweji-gomtang which is pork broth, rice and sliced pork. This is what this place is known for. It was amazing. I've not had this anywhere else before so I have nothing to compare it to. The broth tasted light but had a lot of flavor. The sliced pork was very tender and not dried out. I had to take a star away because the tea that was available on the counter was out and they would not make more. It was probably because it was close to closing time. The service was fast and friendly. read more

Okdongsik - Dweji-gomtang - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I'm so pleased by the whole experience at Okdongsik! The food, service, and restaurant aesthetics all exceeded my expectations. Of course, we started off by ordering the famous Dweji-Gomtang. I've had beef variations of this soup at other restaurants in the past, and have never been a huge fan due to the typical blandness. However, I actually found this soup to be super aromatic and delicious here! It's a super cozy meal with rice, topped with thinly sliced pork that you can dip in a flavorful gochuji. The lard donkatsu was phenomenal too. It was crispy and moist, paired with a tangy sauce, lightly dressed salad, rice, and peppery version of the pork broth. Truly 10/10. Great paired with the complimentary barley tea too. We ended up ordering the seafood pancake to our order since we enjoyed our meal so much. Their unique version is so soft, fluffy, and savory! The pickled onions on top add a touch of acidity to balance it out. I highly recommend a reservation since seating is limited. Our table was ready right on time. While we had issues updating our party size (Resy's fault) and our calls didn't go through, our server kindly accommodated us with no issues. Every table sees the food prepped live too which is so fun! read more

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I rsvp'd via Resy for lunch. The restaurant is near Walmart. Customer service was great. Everyone was friendly and attentive. The ambiance was casual. The dishes were simple but tasted homey and delicious. I could taste the collagen from the Dweji-Gomtang. I also like the add-ons. Their prices were decent, ranking from $5-$7, but the quality was there. I'd definitely come back and take my parents next time. read more

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Omg so good. Do not snooze on this place like we did and make that reservation now! Love the chill ambiance with counter seating. Servers are very friendly, attentive, and efficient. Clean, crisp, authentic Korean taste for everything. Love that they give you barley tea instead of water. We'll be going back many times!! read more

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This restaurant was a great place to get Korean comfort food for a good price. Their seating is small and limited so I suggest making reservations before you go. Inside is very nice and clean, highly recommend trying here for a meal. Their clear broth soup is the perfect comfort soup after a long day. The pork is delicious and goes well with their homemade gochuji. Parking is covered for 1 hour with their validation in the parking structure, otherwise there is street parking available. read more

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Couldn't visit Honolulu without grabbing at a chance to try this place after many weeks of bingeing Culinary Class Wars during the holidays. Was able to book a reservation super easily for lunch the day after the new year started on Resy and was surprised by how small the place was. Bookings get released about 2-3 weeks in advance. The menu selection is very simple and we ordered: 1x regular gomtang - 7/10; honestly the meat, and broth were both super delicious and clean, but the rice was surprisingly harder than expected, which didn't mesh well with the broth. 1x pork tonkatsu - 9/10; husband said the meat was super tender, might even be better than Ginza Bairin 1x shrimp Katsu / whole pieces of fried shrimp, must try! 1x meat pancake - this was flavorful but kinda small. Definitely recommend trying if ever in Honolulu :) read more

Okdongsik - Dweji-Gomtang - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A small menu of delicious meals. Came here after seeing the chef on Culinary Class Wars, and while I don't think I'd give the gomtang a Michelin guide recognition, it was clean and delicious. We also tried the cold kimchi noodle soup, which was very refreshing and just as good as the gomtang. The seafood pancake and fried burdock sides would be a skip for me next time, but the shrimp cutlet was great and I'd order it again. Overall, I'd come back he read more

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Hubby and I came to the restaurant as he would be staying the night at the hotel. Heard some hype around this place and I was curious to try it out. I love Korean food and I have been to Korea. This is nothing like what I've had before. We got one of almost everything on the menu. Barley water/tea was nice and refreshing! We tried the pork appetizer. Very lean and frankly tasteless without the dip and pickled onions. I would skip this if I came again. The lard tonkatsu was my favorite. It came with a side of a soup which was bone broth and peppery. I like the crisp of the katsu but you can definitely taste the aftertaste of lard. I'd have this again. The soup was so underwhelming. There's rice in it and thin slices of pork. I think it's really lacking flavor overall. In fact the other broth given with the tonkatsu was more flavorful than this. One thing I will say is I am impressed that it was not overwhelmingly porky which a lot of pork soups can do. The pancakes were nice. I also didn't expect it to be like this, but the flavor was there. Also not too sure if I would write home about it though. I would say this was not what I was expecting but I am grateful to have experienced it. I will say it was a 3.5 for me personally for the food but I appreciate the speed of the workers, the aesthetic of the location and quality of the food. I just don't particularly love the flavors. read more

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This is a highly recommended spot and we were not disappointed! I'll definitely try to swing by earlier when I come back because some items were already sold out by the time we got there. What we ordered: - Cabbage Kimchi Noodles: This was so GOOD! The cold soup base was refreshing and tasted clean and light. The thin noodles were delicious & the whole dish felt very delicate. Even the utensils and bowl added to the experience since they kept everything cool. I've never had anything like this before. - Sliced Pork Dish: It was not bad. A little bland for my preference compared to the kimchi noodles but the pork was sliced thinly and very tender. read more

Okdongsik - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The food is very good and reasonably priced. The gomtang is so simple and clean tasting but very delicious and satisfying. We also had the dongkatsu, shrimp katsu and the seafood cake; all were super delicious and fried to perfection. The service was friendly, but the staff were struggling to keep up, the servers are also the cook and hostess. The restaurant is a winner of Michelin Bib Gourmand award, so you know the food is legit. It is a fairly small place, so making reservations online is a must. The parking in the building is very confusing, some stalls for the restaurant has small sign saying only for after 6 pm. There are some more restaurants stalls on the other side of the garage that you can park anytime. The restaurant validates for parking, but this time both paid machines were out of order; luckily the machine by the exit was working. It was very frustrating walking around the garage trying to find a working machine. I would definitely come back for the food, and hope we will have less drama with the parking. read more

Definitely comfort food place after heavy drinking a nice place to eat Dweji-Gomtang (Rice porridge) with thinly slice pork . I ordered that for lunch today it was light but savory with nice amount of thin sliced pork. My nephew had their Lard Donkatsu he gave me a slice and it was very good crunchy and tender pork loin with panko batter. Service was fast and friendly we had reservations at 11am and we sat down Promptly and they got very busy after that . We also had a side order of Donggeurangttang (fried tofu) it was very tasty . Menu very simple get the customer in and out quickly very good concept. The kitchen is also a open kitchen so you can see the staff at work preparing your food . I will definitely be back in the future and try their Lard Don Katsu. Reservations recommended because I seen them get busy very fast . Support local read more

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Okdongsik *** OK *** Food: *** Value: *** Menu: * only 3 main dishes & 1 side dish Ambiance: *** Service: **** Parking: **** My wife's Korean friend told her about Okdongsik, so she wanted to try it. The first time we went there was a line out the door, so we continued driving. The second time we swung by there was no line, so we parked upstairs and tried it. My wife tried the Dweji-Gomtang, pork broth with rice and she liked it. I gave it a try, but it was to bland for me. I ordered the Lard Donkatsu and it was ok, but nothing special. But my reference is high quality Tonkatsu in Japan. There are only 3 main dishes & 1 side dish on the menu. The service is efficient, since the customers are sitting on the counter, and the workers are on the other side. If the pork broth rice soup is comfort food for you, you're probably like this restaurant. However, if you're like me and prefer tastier & spicy Korean dishes with lots of banchan, I would go to Hangang or Korea Garden. RATINGS & RECOMMENDED ORDER: Lard Donkatsu = C Ok Doneggeurangtteang = C Dweji-Gomtang = C Yelp: https://m.yelp.com/biz/okdongsik-honolulu YELP: Milton K Sorry! They allow only one 30 second video, the remaining to 7 seconds, and they limit the number of pictures. The full video and pictures of the entire menu can be found on other platforms/apps: MiltonIn808 RATINGS KEY: A = Really Good - one of the best B = Good - would order again C = ok - similar, nothing special D = Not very good - wouldn't order F = Terrible - avoid read more

Okdongsik - Korean Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Okdongsik is a restaurant chain that was founded in Seoul, Korea in 2017. The next year it was recognized in the MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand. Today it has locations in Tokyo, New York, Paris and now Honolulu. The restaurant specializes in Dweji Gomtang, a traditional Korean comfort soup. Okdongsik's version features a unique signature clean and clear broth achieved by slow-simmering pork shoulders, green onions, radish, onions, garlic, ginger, and peppercorns. Also on the limited menu is donkatsu and cabbage kimchi noodles. The donkatsu is a generous serving of pork loin cutlet served with cabbage salad, pickled pepper, soup and rice and limited to 40 servings daily. I really enjoyed this dish. The meal was simple and tasty. The restaurant is located in Sky Ala Moana facing Makaloa Street and will validate parking. We had cozy counter seating and the service was great. Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday and closed Mondays. Make a reservation on resy.com. read more