Kapolei Korean BBQ

Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu


Expect good-sized portions of Korean standards such as marinated galbi (short ribs) and beef barbecue. The barbecue chicken, pork and beef draw fans from across Leeward O‘ahu, although the busy strip mall setting is functional at best.


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