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Seoul Garden Yakiniku

3.3(41 community reviews)
Moderate ($$)

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Discover Seoul Garden Yakiniku, offering the best Asian experience in Ala Moana. Enjoy Moderate ($$) meals, explore their menu, and read reviews from the community on TasteHi.

A Taste of Seoul in the Heart of Honolulu

Stepping into Seoul Garden Yakiniku offers a transportive experience that feels worlds away from the busy streets of Honolulu. This neighborhood staple specializes in the time-honored tradition of yakiniku, where the sizzle of marinated galbi on a tabletop grill serves as the room's soundtrack. The air is thick with the savory, charcoal-kissed aroma of garlic, sesame oil, and caramelizing meat, grounding you in a dining experience that favors substance over flash.

The Tableside Grill Experience

The core of the menu here centers on premium cuts of beef, particularly their thinly sliced bulgogi and bone-in short ribs. These are served alongside a rotating spread of banchan, featuring fermented kimchi that packs a sharp, spicy punch and refreshing pickled vegetables. It is the kind of place where you come to linger over a meal, with the heat from the grill providing a cozy contrast to the Pacific breeze often felt if you snag a seat near the entrance.

What to Expect

While the decor leans toward the functional side, the focus remains entirely on the quality of the proteins and the communal nature of the grill. Be prepared for a space that gets lively during the dinner rush—the clinking of metal chopsticks and the murmur of conversation create a high-energy environment. Note that the layout is compact, which gives the dining room an intimate, occasionally boisterous feel, especially when the restaurant is full. It is an ideal spot for groups who appreciate an unpretentious environment where the food does the talking, making it a reliable destination for local residents seeking authentic Korean flavors without the fuss of fine dining formalities.

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Seoul Garden Yakiniku - Honolulu Restaurant Image
Seoul Garden Yakiniku - Honolulu Restaurant Image
Seoul Garden Yakiniku - Honolulu Restaurant Image
Seoul Garden Yakiniku - Honolulu Restaurant Image
Seoul Garden Yakiniku - Honolulu Restaurant Image

Location

1679 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96814-4725

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Reviews

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James BingGoogle Maps

Recently

Hit or miss. Got a brick of frozen beef belly . Had to flip it a thousand times to thaw each slide and rip it off the brick. Who in their right mind who cares would serve that.

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Aiden AbramsGoogle Maps

Recently

Very slow unattended in an empty restaurant over priced as well as prices not properly displayed food was very bland and unseasoned food did not deserve a tip to be honest yet when they charged for bill it was double what expected to be and they demanded a tip saying 10% tip is a United States of America requirement. Never in my life was that ever a thing this place is a sham and a scam for your money on every level I do not recommend to anyone

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Maricel AbanillaGoogle Maps

Recently

One of the best Korean restaurants on the island! Great service.. Plus, it's AYCE!

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Carlyle HandleyGoogle Maps

Recently

A good place for lunch or dinner. The lunch menu offers generous quantity while maintaining the level of quality. Dinner seating available as booths or private rooms for groups of large families & friends. Yakiniku (BBQ) offered as Ala Carte or All-you-can-eat, good value considering the quality and price. Attentive service, the staff is considerate to not over serve guests and they will attend when you're in need, often predicting your needs. Other dishes typical to Korean cuisine are done well and just as one would expect, no shortcuts. Banchan (반찬) included with meal.

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Jun SimonsGoogle Maps

Recently

All the meats and especially the soups were good, and orders came out quick. I liked the kimchi, banchan, and sauces. The reviews about the compulsory tipping were concerning, but our server was nice.

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Phillip LauGoogle Maps

Recently

We came here on a Saturday, noon. There are couple of stalls in front of the restaurant. They have lunch specials for certain dishes and they also have an all-you-can-eat yakiniku. We ordered a bibimbap in hot stone bowl, spicy barbecue chicken with seaweed soup and small bowl of rice, and bulgogi with mixed rice in hot stone pot and spicy tofu soup. To start off, they gave five banchan (small dishes) of kimchi and veggies. They offer to refill two of them, if you ask. The bibimbap was delicious, they give bottle of bibimbap sauce where you can squirt as much of it onto the rice. The spicy barbecue chicken was good as well. Not sure if it is mixed with gochujang and other spices, but the spice level was more mild and sweet. This dish comes with a small bowl and seaweed soup and rice. The bulgogi with mixed rice in hot stone bowl and a choice of either seaweed or spicy tofu soup. The bulgogi dish was marinated well and wasn’t salty. Went with the spicy tofu soup, it came out piping hot! The spice level was a three out of ten, but it was favored well. I think they used half of a tofu. The mixed rice in stone pot came out last cause it is made to order - dip it in the tofu soup to soften it up. They gave a metal pitcher containing hot water for you to pour into the stone bowl and scrape off the hardened rice, if you like rice crackers then definitely do it. Each set was $15 - $20. The staff was friendly and super nice. Really prompted. There is also a call them on the table where to ask for them. They take all major credit cards and cash. Parking might be a little harder to come by at night cause there is a “club” next door.

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Kawena RaGoogle Maps

Recently

Went with friends for lunch/dinner with a party of 8. Once we entered, we were greeted and sat at a table. Staff were very friendly and sociable. I found the restaurants aesthetic very homey. We ordered the All You Can Eat with a choice of 3 meat and 3 soups. Plenty of small sides came with it. It was pretty expensive but it’s Korean BBQ, I think it was worth it.

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Mercury RetrogradeGoogle Maps

Recently

4 of us did the AYCE. Sue took care of us and she was amazing!! Showed us how to use the cooker and everything! We left all food and meat decisions to her and she did not disappoint!! The whole meal and experience was wonderful! 감사합니다. To the reviews saying they don't treat "non Koreans" the same, where YOU rude? Because we were the only non Korean table in the place and we received EXCELLENT service, EXCELLENT food, and were treated like everyone else!

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Po IzzyGoogle Maps

Recently

Good food, good service! Large party of 16 people with 4 grills going makes for a hot experience. Otherwise a 5 star.

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Matthew JohnsonGoogle Maps

Recently

Korean BBQ buffet was better than expected! Especially for only $21 per person. You can request pork, beef brisket, galbi and/or chicken. No children prices. We also got complimentary soup and dumplings. Definitely other Koreans in there so that was a good sign. Will be going back soon.

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