Yummy Korean BBQ has won the coveted "Honolulu Advertiser's" Ilima Award for "Favorite Korean Restaurant" in 2001. This is one of many awards the Korean BBQ chain has received for its quality of food. From kal bi (ribs) or barbecued chicken, Yummy provides ample portions of meat over two scoops of white rice and your choice of kim chee and vegetables. Locals consider Yummy an alternative to traditional fast food joints. It serves hefty portions at a decent price and cooked to order within minutes. You can find Yummy Korean BBQ on Oahu at eight different mall locations.
Yummy Korean BBQ
Ala Moana Center
808-946-9188
yummyhawaii.com
Where most Korean BBQ restaurants in Hawaii are local fast-food eateries, Isana has ramped things up to make it a fine dining experience on Maui. It offers traditional yakiniku style Korean BBQ along with a full sushi bar. Isana is open for lunch through late dinners. Reservations are available but not required. Dining at Isana starts with an assortment of kim chee and pickled seaweeds. The man doo kook is a dumpling soup that may start your meal while you wait for shrimp stir fry or exotic beef tongue to cook.
Isana Restaurant
515 S. Kihei Rd.
Kihei, HI 96753
808-874-5700
isanarestaurant.com
Dong Yang Inn, situated in central Oahu in Waihiawa, is a family-owned Korean restaurant. Popular dishes with the locals consist of the meat jun and homemade kim chee which boasts a flavorful chili kick. Be sure to order extra rice with your kalbi ribs to offset the heat that comes with that chili. This is a casual dining restaurant that offers sit-down and take-out menus. To accompany its Korean BBQ fare, Dong Yang Inn also provides a full assortment of sushi and some dim sum.
Dong Yang Inn
546 Olive Ave.
Wahiawa, HI 96786
808-621-5031
