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Pearl’s Korean BBQ

3.6 (112 reviews)
ModerateKorean
Open 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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Ross S.

Pearls is one of my hidden secrets on the island, because you of the plate lunches. These are the best plate lunches on the island in my opinion. These portions are absolutely massive and large enough for a couple of people to share or for a few servings. I love the selection of all the vegetables as sides, and all the options for proteins. All and all, you are able to get a pretty well balanced plate lunches here. 100/100 recommend!

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this spot a few times change owners and when i decided to try pearl's that sits in the same plaza as don quiote i gave a try to get something small if you want just a side order they have small or large cup just a few dollars differnce i just wanted korean cold noodle for dinner

John T.

We grabbed two plates for dinner the other day from Pearl's Korean BBQ and everything hit the spot. I really enjoyed the food here and appreciated how generous they are with the side portions definitely not stingy! I swapped out the rice for another side which was a nice option to have. I got the meat jun, and it was tasty with a good dipping sauce though I do wish they included just one more piece to make it feel a bit more complete. Pearl's is definitely a solid spot when you're craving a satisfying, local style Korean BBQ meal. I'll be back!

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Justin H.

Korean food is one of my favorites. Food here is great , although prices has gone up still worth to come visit. Great place for a quick lunch, good service and nice sitting clean tables.

Meat Jun and BBQ Chicken Combo Plate
Sandra X.

My family shared the Meat Jun and BBQ Chicken combination plate, and it was super filling for the 3 of us. We're light eaters, but for $20.99, it's a great deal. They give you a generous portion of both meats, 2 scoops of rice, and the option to choose 4 sides, so you get a lot of variety. The BBQ chicken had a flavorful marinade that infused throughout the chicken, and the Meat Jun was especially delicious when paired with the red dipping sauce--it really elevated the flavor. The portions were generous enough to easily feed 2 people or stretch into 2 meals, depending on your appetite. Service was quick! There was no one in line before us, so the food came out fast and hot, which is always a plus. The seating area indoors is spacious, casual, and air-conditioned, making it a comfortable spot to enjoy your meal. Parking is also convenient, with plenty of spaces available in the Don Quijote lot or in the lot across the street.

BBQ Chicken Plate with Kim chee and Mac salad. The thick parts of the chicken weren't cooked enough
Wayne T.

Was at Don Quijote and decided to try this place for lunch. It's a clean place with a big menu. But the low score I give because the lady taking our order was kind of rude to the point we felt she must not like her job. Ordered the bbq chicken and it wasn't fully cooked and was a little chewy. Also got the kalbi, and it was cooked properly and was a big portion. When we asked for soy sauce for the rice, it was like we were asking her to donate blood. She must have been having a bad day.

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S M.

This is a convenient location. I had an appointment nearby and decided to have my lunch here and it turned out good. I have ordered a mini bbq beef plate and they did provide me with enough to fill me up for the day and not too much as I have been eating too much lately. The food was good and the service with also good so this is a good convenient spot when I am near by.

Chicken Katsu Plate

Some of the best chicken katsu i've ever had. Mac was so good too and service was super quick.

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Angel H.

I was here today and picked up a mini kalbi plate. It was pretty good. Instead of rice, I got three sides instead. I got the shoyu potatoes, mayo potatoes and chap chae. The two pieces of kalbi were ok. It had nice flavoring, but had excess cartilage making it hard to chew. The shoyu potatoes were missing that sweet shiny glaze that I'm used to. Some places shallow pan fry the potatoes first before putting it in the sauce. That's how I like mine. Some places just cook the potatoes in the sauce without frying it first. The mayo potatoes were good. It had a strong garlic powder taste, but I liked it. There was no one in line before me, so the food came out super fast.

Meat jun

I ordered meat jun. I don't need to give an explanation why I have to send the pics. It is overcooked and I do believed oil was old. They are very bad. It was Cost me about $20 No more visit here.

Thomas L.

Mini plate is humongous and plenty! We came all the way from Pāhoa! Awesome grinds! We definitely be back again!

Bi Bim Kook Soo. Delicious beef!
Casey H.

Great food and great value. We ordered the Bi Big Kook So, and the Mean Jun + Spicy Chicken plate with a side of Kim Chee. The Meat Jun was our favorite and the beef in the Bi Bim Kook Soo was a close second. The beef was soft and delicious. The spicy chicken was a bit too marinated. The noodles in the Bi Bim Kook Soo were also great. Not too spicy and not overly salt. For sides, we really loved the seaweed. The rest were on par with what we would expect for this type of meal and price. The Mac salad was heavy on mayo. Overall, great value for an easy meal delivered to the house. Would do it again!

Pearl's Korean BBQ located just by the entrance of Don Quijote.
Fran C.

I will be honest to say that I'm not a regular at Pearl's Korean BBQ, as I have tendencies to go to Peppa's, or Red Pepper Korean BBQ. The times I do end up going to Pearl's Korean BBQ, I only have positive things to say about this fast food Korean joint. My good friend Chi was flying back to da 808 from Germany, and since I was gonna head to the airport to pick him up, I figured I'd pick him up a plate of food as I know he was flying for over 26 hours, just to get back to da 808. Pearl's Korean BBQ is da place I ended up at, and I am most happy to say that the service here was pleasant, & efficient. Located by the entrance area (just next door) of Don Quijote on Kaheka, you can find this Korean eatery with a much spacious seating area, as well as the standard Korean fast food offerings. While I was there, I picked up a mini Meat Jun plate for my friend, and if you check out my pic, you will clearly see the shear volume of food that they offer for just a "mini". My friend was most gracious & appreciative of the food, and ended up gobbling up da entire plate at 3:00 AM (he texted me at that time - his time zone internal clock must be all screwed up! Lol!). The nice thing about going to Pearl's is not only can you get a hearty plate of food, but if you have some kinda party & wanna cater a tray of Korean grub, this location also does party platters (which I'm pretty sure you must order in advance). Looking for some ono Korean grindages??? Ya gotta check out this Pearl's Korean BBQ just next door from the Don Quijote in Kaheka.

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They do not have a working phone, got snooty when asked how was I supposed to call them?

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The food is incredibly delicious and in large portions for the price. We enjoyed every bite

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I would definitely recommend. bbq Pork, Bibim guksu delish. A little pricey but worth it.

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Consistently good, very convenient. Very busy, but efficient. Can count on leftovers! Been coming to Pearl's for years.

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