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Best Korean Food in Waikiki

Waikiki may be famous for its beaches, but its Korean food scene is worth exploring too. I pulled together this guide from the 13 Korean spots worth knowing in the area — blending my verified picks with the highest-rated options my visitors keep coming back to.

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1 visitor-ratedUpdated October 2026

1bb.q Chicken Waikiki

2K Street food

3Me Bar-B-Que

4Noi Thai Cuisine

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13 korean food in Waikiki

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bb.q Chicken Waikiki

Waikiki·Restaurant

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bb.q Chicken Waikiki is a korean spot in Waikiki.

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2$$

K Street food

Waikiki·Korean Restaurant

Korean fare in Waikiki. K Street food is a well-loved spot.

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Me Bar-B-Que

Waikiki·Korean Restaurant

Counter-serve joint dishing up large portions of Korean barbecue fare such as kalbi & bibimbap.

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4$$

Noi Thai Cuisine

Waikiki·Thai Restaurant

Upscale Thai plates & sophisticated cocktails presented in classy surrounds, plus outdoor seating.

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Sam's Kitchen

Waikiki·Seafood Restaurant

No-frills, counter-serve seafood joint with an Asian twist offering garlic prawns & teriyaki plates.

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6$$

STIX ASIA

Waikiki·Food Court

Tucked into Waikiki, STIX ASIA serves food court at mid-range prices. Look for full bar — known as a solid pick.

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7$$

Topped Waikiki 2.0(Korean Cuisine)

Waikiki·Korean Restaurant

Traditional Korean dishes served in an airy restaurant featuring a street-facing brick patio.

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8$$

Waikiki Gangnam Style American Breakfast k-food k-specialty restaurant

Breakfast Restaurant

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9$$

Awiwi Korean Grill

Korean Restaurant

Awiwi Korean Grill brings korean to Ala Moana.

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10$$$

Ginza Won Restaurant | Korean BBQ

Waikiki·Korean Barbecue Restaurant

Intimate family-run Korean barbecue restaurant with table grills & sides of kimchi & salads.

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11$

Honolulu Tacos

Waikiki·Mexican Restaurant

Mexican fare in Waikiki. Honolulu Tacos is a well-loved spot and offers takeout.

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12$$

Mikawon & Vons Chicken Korean Restaurant / 한식당 미가원 & 본스치킨

Waikiki·Korean Restaurant

Straightforward destination for traditional Korean soups, noodle dishes, meats & hot pots.

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rice & fries

Korean

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Korean-Hawaiian fusion food truck serving the signature K-Loco Moco ($15) with bulgogi patty and kimchi gravy, Animal Style Fries ($10), and handmade fried mandoo. Open late until midnight on weekends.

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From the sizzling table grills at Ginza Won Restaurant, a well-regarded intimate family-run Korean BBQ spot, to the hearty kalbi and bibimbap portions at Me Bar-B-Que, there's a solid range of Korean eats right in the heart of Waikiki. Topped Waikiki 2.0 is also popular for its traditional Korean dishes served in an airy space with a street-facing patio — a great spot to watch the Waikiki world go by.

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What is the best Korean restaurant in Waikiki?

Based on my curated guide, standout options include Ginza Won Restaurant for intimate Korean BBQ with table grills, Me Bar-B-Que for generous portions of kalbi and bibimbap, and Topped Waikiki 2.0 for traditional Korean dishes in a breezy patio setting. Look for the NateEatsHawaii badge to see my personally verified picks.

Where can I find affordable Korean food in Waikiki?

Me Bar-B-Que and STIX ASIA are both known for offering Korean fare at more accessible, mid-range price points — solid options if you want a satisfying Korean meal without a big splurge in Waikiki.

How is this list of Korean restaurants in Waikiki chosen and updated?

This is a curated guide that combines my personally verified picks with the best-rated Korean spots in Waikiki based on real visitor ratings on NateEatsHawaii. I review and refresh the list regularly to keep it accurate and useful.

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