




About
Sizzling Grills and Kaka'ako Energy
Peppa's Korean BBQ brings the interactive joy of tabletop grilling to the bustling streets of Honolulu. Stepping inside, the air is thick with the savory aroma of charred meats and the constant, rhythmic clatter of metal tongs against grill grates. It is the kind of place where the noise level ramps up as the night goes on, making it a fitting spot for boisterous group dinners or a casual fuel-up after exploring the nearby mural-covered streets of Kaka'ako.
The Art of the Tabletop Feast
The menu centers on traditional Korean staples, with the signature galbi and thinly sliced brisket serving as the main event. Watching the proteins caramelize right in front of you provides a tactile satisfaction that standard dining rooms just can't match. Each meal arrives accompanied by a rotating cast of banchan; the spicy kick of their house-made kimchi and the cooling crunch of pickled daikon provide the necessary balance to the rich, marbled beef.
A Local Dining Quirk
While the flavors hold their own, come prepared for the layout—it is a cozy, no-frills environment. Parking in this popular district can be a hunt, so plan to arrive a few minutes early to secure a spot nearby. The service is brisk and efficient, designed to keep the grills hot and the banchan flowing. If you value a high-energy environment and want a straightforward, no-nonsense barbecue experience in central Honolulu, this spot delivers exactly what you need without the unnecessary fluff.
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Location
1249 Wilder Ave Ste 1, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822-3100
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Showing 8 of 7 community reviewsBret TuckerGoogle Maps
Recently
Long time customer, used to order at least once a week. Prices have gone up like 40% over 4 years and today was the second time this year my wife and I have gotten food poisoning. Will not be eating here again and no longer recommend
christopher changGoogle Maps
Recently
Neighborhood Korean BBQ plate lunch place. Everything here is $17-18 atm , except the Kalbi plate which is $25. All the plate lunches include 4 side dishes/veggies. Generous portions here. Still a solid place.
Charles TraskGoogle Maps
Recently
So good I didn't want to finish eating because I wanted it to last forever... EDIT: My wife and I moved off the island so the mainland. We came here for a trip and ever since we started thinking about the trip we've been planning to come to Peppa's and it was our first stop when we came back to the island. We used to live around the corner from them and they were a mainstay for us. Wonderful food, great size portions, good prices! I'm going to post a picture of my dinner from today it was a combo plate spicy pork and barbecue chicken, my wife had a veggie plate as well.
Russ S.Google Maps
Recently
Good Korean food, large portions, quick service. I had meat jun (omelet with beef inside), and the wife had BBQ beef. Both were tasty. The sides are good too; I particularly recommend the cucumber kimchi. This place is best for to-go orders, as the seating is minimal and there are no restrooms.
jared slizofskiGoogle Maps
Recently
Best plate lunch I’ve had in a long time, authentic Hawaiian fare at great prices. Huge helping of BBQ chicken, sides were cold and fresh. Mac salad maybe had too much mayo but was still great.
Roland PetalverGoogle Maps
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Clean and efficient Korean BBQ place is one of my favorites. Food is consistent, service is consistent. All a little pricey at about $20 a plate but one of the best meal values in town.
Paul MGoogle Maps
Recently
We came here on a Friday afternoon to pickup some takeout for dinner. I got a combination Bbq chicken and Kalbi and my wife got the Meat Jun plate. Banchan veggies were all nicely arranged and everything we got was fresh and delicious. The meats were all good too! Plates were generous and we each got two meals out of it. The workers were polite and the place was really clean. I’d definitely come here again!
EvaGoogle Maps
Recently
Big portions for great prices. We go here weekly since it's a short walk from our place. The only thing I will say is they should put names on the side dishes I'm mexican and not familiar with different foods other than corn and egg. So I don't know what the side dishes are called and just point to what looks good. I've noticed that this has made some tourist not want to place an order because they are unsure what food the sides are as well. Other than that definitely recommend we usually buy a mini plate and fills us up !
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