Ginza Won Restaurant

We’ve visited Ginza Won Restaurant twice over the past three years, and both visits have been absolutely delicious. This spot feels like a bit of a hidden gem in Waikīkī, tucked away off the main street, so it’s easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. Our first visit was with a group of about 10 people, and this time there were four of us. While you can order à la carte, we’ve always chosen one of their family-style meals, which is a really fun way to experience everything. The highlight is cooking your own meats, seafood, and vegetables right on the grill at your table. Our meal also came with rice, soup, salad, and a variety of pickled and seasoned vegetable sides. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. The service is wonderful. The staff are happy to make recommendations and guide you on how to cook and enjoy the different items. They also brought us dipping sauces, white rice, and lettuce wraps to pair with your grilled proteins. Both times we’ve eaten here, we left completely stuffed. The kind of meal where you know you probably ate more than you should have, but it was absolutely worth it. Definitely a place we’ll return to the next time we’re in Waikīkī.

This is a tiny, hole-in-the-wall gem. Family run, and true Korean BBQ. They have many levels of quality/quantity. A two-person set is PLENTY! Decide which meats you want, and go from there. Dinner starts with kimchee and various spicy pickles. Grills are in the table for you to cook your own. Ginza Won is not fancy, but really good food.

We were craving some "big" meal for the night and stumbled upon this place. While the initial greeting felt brash (probably due to the large numbers of customers), the service quickly mellowed out and was very friendly and knowledgeable. Food-wise, we loved it. Fresh meats, decent sides, and large quantities. Highly recommended.