Yummy Korean Bar-B-Q (98-1005 Moanalua Rd)

Was impressed by the mall's tasty Kalbi! I've always wanted to eat here and noticed other locals lining up so I went for it & love Kbbq. This is the "mini", one scoop of rice, 2 sides & meat! Incredibly tasty, filling and the meat was so freshly cooked. Loved the flavor and tenderness! The cucumber wasn't spicy and the mac salad wasn't overly seasoned, but paired with the kalbi, they complemented each other perfectly.

Garlic chicken was like day old refried. Disgusting no meat, skin/breading only. Total waste of money.

I visited Yummy’s Korean BBQ in Pearlridge Mall, and while the food and pricing are decent compared to other Korean BBQ spots, I had a frustrating experience with their payment process. They have seven signs posted stating they don’t accept cash — only credit or debit. I have no issue with a cashless establishment. The problem came when it was time to pay. After ordering, the worker whose name tag said Shelly held up the card machine for me to tap. I told her my debit card doesn’t have tap and needs to be swiped. She then told me, “We cannot swipe, only debit or credit.” I pointed out that I could clearly see the swipe slot on the machine. Her coworker, whose tag said Emily, came over and said, “No swipe, only tap or insert.” I asked why they couldn’t swipe when the machine clearly supports it, and she simply told me I’d have to use another card. Another detail that bothered me was that, despite their name tags saying Shelly and Emily, my receipt said “Irene” took my order — and there were only two females working the front. This inconsistency, paired with the unhelpful service, felt unprofessional. The whole situation felt unfair and even discriminatory, especially since they display multiple signs saying “credit or debit” without any indication of what forms of debit they’re willing to accept. If a business chooses to be cashless, that’s fine, but they should clearly state their restrictions and train staff to handle payment questions respectfully and consistently. Overall, the unclear policies and poor customer service left a really negative impression, and I most likely won’t be buying from here again.