Top pick1bb.q Chicken Waikiki
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bb.q Chicken Waikiki is a korean spot in Waikiki.
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Honolulu has a vibrant Korean food scene, and this list ranks the best of it — pulled straight from real visitor ratings on NateEatsHawaii across 52 qualifying restaurants. Whether you're chasing smoky tableside Korean BBQ, hearty soups, or a sweet bowl of bingsu, the rankings reflect what real diners are saying.
Highlights from the list include Gen Korean BBQ House near Ala Moana, known for its trendy, modern setting and tableside grilling with banchan, and Boba Bing, home of the OnoWaffie and authentic Korean bingsu. Gina's Korean Barbeque in Kapahulu is a snug, family-owned spot popular for traditional and Hawaiian-style Korean meats, soups, and noodles.
Spots that Nate has personally visited carry the NateEatsHawaii badge on their listing — look out for that marker as you browse all 52 Korean restaurants in Honolulu.
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Top pick1bb.q Chicken Waikiki is a korean spot in Waikiki.
2$Home of the OnoWaffie and authentic Korean bingsu. Waffles: $6 each, $20 for all 4. Bingsu: Strawberry, Mango, or Adzuki Bean ($11.95/$16.95) with Dave's Ice Cream. Open daily 11am–8pm (hours may vary). Inside Midtown Eats.
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8$$Local chain offering Korean BBQ grilled tableside & ban-chan in a trendy, modern setting.
9$Snug, family-owned restaurant serving traditional & Hawaiian-style Korean meats, soups & noodles.
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13$$Relaxed, sparsely decorated Korean eatery for bibimbap, dumplings, soups & noodle dishes.
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15$$Korean fare in Waikiki. K Street food is a well-loved spot.
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17$Counter-serve joint dishing up large portions of Korean barbecue fare such as kalbi & bibimbap.
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19Korean fare in Ala Moana. Musubi Cafe IYASUME Ala Moana / Lanai draws a steady crowd.
20$$Upscale Thai plates & sophisticated cocktails presented in classy surrounds, plus outdoor seating.
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22$$Compact, mom-&-pop joint providing bibimbop & other traditional Korean take-out eats at the counter.
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25Outpost of local mini-chain offering Korean BBQ & noodle dishes like BBQ pork & seaweed soup.
26$$Hawaiian plate lunches & Korean grilled meats are the specialties of this counter-serve cafe.
27$No-frills, counter-serve seafood joint with an Asian twist offering garlic prawns & teriyaki plates.
28$$Tiny, casual Korean BBQ place featuring an all-you-can-eat menu & grills on each table.
29$$No-frills restaurant dishing up Korean barbecue, burgers & rice bowls for takeout.
30$$Seafood, BBQ pork and fried noodles are counter-served at this all-you-can-eat Korean restaurant.
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Based on real visitor ratings on NateEatsHawaii, bb.q Chicken Waikiki currently sits at the top of the rankings, followed closely by Boba Bing in Ala Moana and bb.q Chicken Kahala in Kaimuki. Rankings are updated as new ratings come in, so the order can shift over time.
Honolulu has plenty of budget-friendly Korean options — spots like Best Drive-In and family-run restaurants such as Gina's Korean Barbeque in Kapahulu are well-regarded for satisfying meals without a high price tag. Browsing the full list of 52 spots on NateEatsHawaii will help you find something that fits your budget.
This is a TOP page, meaning every restaurant is ranked by real visitor ratings submitted on NateEatsHawaii — not editorial picks or paid placements. The list is refreshed regularly as new ratings are collected from diners across Oahu.
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