Pearl's Korean BBQ

Ordered this for dinner to share with others. I don't know what these other reviews are talking about. The BBQ chicken and spicy pork was nicely cooked and juicy. The vegetables were very generous (subbed out white rice for extra veg) and all were tasty. Pricing was average for Oahu- but the portion was very generous. 1 plate was easily enough to feed 2 hungry people.

There's a few new Korean bbq places in Kapolei nowAnd we've tried them but I always comeback to Pearl Bbq by Safeway. 1. The food options and portions. My father is elderly and is accustomed to having his veggies. So Korean bbq is always so awesome because of the banchan. My pops also likes Pearl's japchae so whenever I order a regular plate, one of them is all noodles as the side, along with seaweed and Choy sum. And because my father is elderly, I have to order softer foods for him which is the fish and meat jun fulfills that requirement. 2. Friendly and fast service. Always consistent in this area. 3. Convenient parking. Lots of available parking even during peak hours. And proximity to my home is also a plus. 4. No ambience whatsoever. And that's fine by name. I'm usually taking out and so I just need a clean and tasty place to order from. 5. Oh! The catering options are also really awesome. If I've been invited to an impromptu potluck or we have a surprise visitor, there's no hassle with Pearl. I can call 30-mins ahead of time for a medium platter of protein and a medium pan of banchan with four options. Love the convenience and the price too. 5-stars for Pearl Bbq for convenience alone.

Food is good. Been going here a long time. Very consistent. Service is good and on point. They raised the price slightly but it's worth it. Ambiance is like any other dine in place on the island really. locations do vary tho! I found that the kapolei one is slightly better than the one in ewa. (More selection on kimchis) fresher vegetables basically. I would ask for a separate plate for the kimchis. Otherwise it's loaded all over the place! For all...my veggies were fresh no issues at all. Never really had problems with it. But because of another review I do look closer at it.

Impressive portions and super tasty! Was a little wary due to the mixed reviews but had a terrific experience. Mostly take away with a few booths inside but easy shopping center parking. Ordered yukgaejang (spicy beef soup) and kalbi/chicken plate and it was all delicious! Fresh banchan (vegetable sides), rice and authentic flavored food. Will definitely be back!

Not as good here as other locations. BBQ chicken was so dry and overdone it resembled jerky. It was so tough to chew that I gave up trying. Mac salad was suspiciously served room temperature and tasted like they didn't even try to make it taste good. Just dumped plain mayo on macaroni and called it a day. Go somewhere else!

Pearl's Korean BBQ located in the old Tasty's BBQ spot next to the Kapolei Safeway. Ample parking in the shopping center parking lot. Highly recommend the "Special" (you get a sampling of Bulgogi, Kalbi, Meat Jun, and BBQ Chicken. My personal favorite is the Meat Jun BBQ chicken combo. The staff is fast, friendly, and efficient. The do offer dine in again.

Okay we've never had problems with the one in Waipahu and we've ordered at the Kapolei location a few times but tonight was just not it. Ordered the meat jun to go. Got home and started eating and looked at the meat jun...the meat was cooked but the flour or breading was not cooked! All of them weren't cooked and we lost our appetite. They also raised their prices so for $20 a plate I expected better. Don't think we'll be ordering this ever again.

I've called in an order for a few catering pans for a last minute get together. And it was piping hot and ready to go 30 minutes after calling it in. Ordered a medium kalbi pan, small bbq chicken, small fried potato salad and small Choi sum. Very delicious! 10/10 would highly recommend.

Ordered take out a few nights ago and was very satisfied! I had the meat Jun plate, and the vegetables were piled high. Thinking back, I wish I took a picture as this was the most veggies I've ever gotten from korean fast food. I'm not sure if it was cause it was the end of the night, but man was it impressive. The meat Jun was great and tasty as always and my 4th vegetable choice was under my meat jun.Jun. The service and staff was fast and friendly.

The meat used for kalbi was tough (I mean really tough and leathery!) It was not the usual tender short ribs we are accustomed to in kalbi. Too bad!