Top pick1$Gina's Korean Barbeque
KapahuluยทKorean Restaurant
Snug, family-owned restaurant serving traditional & Hawaiian-style Korean meats, soups & noodles.
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Kapahulu punches well above its weight when it comes to BBQ. From the snug, family-owned warmth of Gina's Korean Barbeque โ serving traditional and Hawaiian-style Korean meats, soups, and noodles โ to the time-tested mom-and-pop charm of W & M Bar B-Q Burger, this compact neighborhood has a serious smoke-and-grill scene worth exploring. I pulled together the six spots worth knowing so you don't have to guess.
This is a curated BEST guide, blending the area's highest-rated barbecue restaurants with any spots that carry the NateEatsHawaii badge โ those are Nate's hand-picked, personally verified recommendations. Keep an eye out for the badge as you browse the full list on-page.
Whether you're after charcoal-kissed Korean short ribs, guava-smoked meats at Guava Smoked, or a quick island-style plate lunch, Kapahulu delivers. All six spots below represent the best of what this neighborhood has to offer for BBQ lovers.
The ranking
Top pick1$Snug, family-owned restaurant serving traditional & Hawaiian-style Korean meats, soups & noodles.
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3$Island-themed fast-food chain whose menu features traditional Hawaiian plate lunches.
4$Time-tested mom-and-pop counter-serve grill known for burgers & teriyaki-sauced hot sandwiches.
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FAQ
Gina's Korean Barbeque tops our curated list thanks to its family-owned atmosphere and traditional Hawaiian-style Korean meats and soups. Spots carrying the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page are Nate's personally verified picks.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is a well-known island-themed chain popular for budget-friendly Hawaiian plate lunches, while W & M Bar B-Q Burger is a beloved counter-serve spot known for its teriyaki-sauced sandwiches and burgers at approachable prices.
This guide is curated by combining Nate's personally verified picks (marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge) with the best-rated BBQ spots in Kapahulu tracked across the roughly 1,900 Oahu restaurants on the site. The list is reviewed and refreshed regularly to reflect the current dining scene.