Yu Chun Korean Restaurant

Location wise is definitely not ideal as the parking stalls are quite tight and located right next to the McKinley Car Wash which always has a crazy line extending onto Kapiolani Blvd. If you do decide to go, Sunday would be an ideal day when the car wash is closed. My family was really craving Naengmyeon so we all went for lunch. They offer two types of naengmyeon which is mul (water) or bibim (mixing). The mul naengmyeon is noodles in an ice slushy or broth with crushed ice. The bibim is more saucy and has the broth on the side. I personally prefer the bibim in terms of flavor wise since it won't be as diluted in the broth. They also give you extra vinegar and mustard to add to your broth as well. The mul naengmyeon but good but somehow I felt something was missing. They offer a combo where you get one choice of meat and a naengmyeon. We got the kalbi and spicy pork. The kalbi had a great flavor and was soft. The spicy pork was soft but was a little too salty with the sauce. Customer service wise, it was not great. There were times a lot of the workers were standing around in the back but rarely refilled our waters or asked if we needed anything else. Even the table next to us had to flag them down for more napkins. When we paid our bill, my sister said they were commenting about how much they got tipped in Korean. A bit unprofessional I would say. Overall the food was pretty good but in terms of other criteria, I'm not sure if I would visit again

I used to really like this place, but the kalbi is always tough and overcooked and the portions are still outrageously small. I understand that all food and labor prices have surged but honestly eating a bowl of buckwheat or yam noodles in cold broth with some veggies and a doll size portion of kimchi is not affordable any longer even when using inexpensive ingredients, and a rushed atmosphere and tip-hungry and tip-chasing servers does not make for a great dining memory.The food is one thing, the prices another, but to feel the animosity of the servers while being waited on and the not so subtle pressure when the bill and tip is being totaled is another unpleasant experience.We are steering towards Hangang for the same set of food, cold noodles and Kalbi, both for the quality of the food and the ambiance and pleasant experience of dining out in a customer-focused and customer-valued environment. Seriously $75 for a quick lunch for 2 is now the norm so might as well go somewhere where we feel valued during and after dining.

Best cold noodles on the island. Except I only have had it at one other place. But still! The first time I tried it, I was blown away. Now, this is the only place I come to for cold noodles. The spicy one is amazing. It's not too spicy (I don't really like spicy food) and more flavorful than the regular one. The noodles are perfectly chewy. The kalbi is my favorite pairing. It is flavored perfectly and comes on a sizzling platter. Bring a friend and get set A. Two orders of cold noodles and a side of your choice (spicy pork, bulgogi, or kalbi). Authentic (I think), delicious, and a hidden gem.

I would give the cold noodles - both the regular and spicy - five stars! Everything else is just OK in my opinion. We got some bulgogi, japchae and the banchan all to go. I loved how it was packaged, and the sauce still had ice. The cold noodles are chewy and delicious, everything I could ask for! The bulgogi, japchae we're a bit too sweet for our liking. It was fairly pricey for the amount that we got even for takeout. Also, the amount of bunch we got for four entrées was pretty slim, I was hoping for it to be a little more generous.Bottom line, eat the cold noodles in the shop where you can have as much on as you like!

Such good cold noodles!! We and my friend split the deal with two bowls of cold noodle and bulgogi. We both got the spicy cold noodles which had the perfect amount of spice where it adds flavor without burning your mouth. Bulgogi was flavorful but the cold noodles were the star. They have a few parking stalls in front of their store and lots of seating inside!

The food is super good here!Very clean and cozy feeling restaurant.No wait on a Sunday at lunch time.Service is great!!We wanted to order soondubu, kalbi, and nengmyun, and the waitress even suggested we order it using the combo kalbi+nengmyun and side order of soondubu to save us money. Love that!Food came out quickly, and everything was soooo good. Literally couldn't pick a favorite.The soondubu was so savory and flavorful, they add a lot of sliced Chinese mushrooms to it which I haven't seen before but adds so much flavor to the soup, and there's also a shrimp and a couple clams in there. Had a strong sesame flavor which I loved. Very generous amount of soft tofu in it. Literally ate every last drop. Probably best soondubu on the island ever since Seoul Tofu House and the old Choi's Garden closed. Came with a bowl of rice.The kalbi was chef's kiss, perfectly barbecued. Good portion. Finger licking good. On a sizzling plate that slowly caramelized the onions underneath.Spicy nengmyun was soooo good, hit the spot on a hot spring day. Honestly not very spicy at all. Huge portion. Noodles were so chewy/bouncy and delicious. Paired super well with the hot spicy soondubu.Banchan were a little bit lackluster but good nonetheless, felt very authentically Korean.Overall came out to $60 for the two of us for 3 entrees.This is definitely a place I'm gonna be coming back to again and again!

Wanting something refreshing on a hot day, we stopped in for some cold noodle. The cold noodle was delicious -- refreshingly tasty with a bit of umami. I also liked that the ice was blended into a slush to make it easier to eat. We got the combination with two cold noodles and one kalbi. The kalbi was also good, but nothing extraordinary. I did like the sizzling plate the kalbi came with that was sautéing the onions as we ate. It is a little pricy for what you get, but the food is good (which is what we were there for!).

I have loved Korean food for a long time. I don't know why I hadn't liked naengmyeong for all these years but we definitely love it now! This place is easy to find, has ample parking, the place is simple and clean, and the food is good! We typically get the two cold noodles with kalbi and seafood pancake. Everything is delicious, they're pretty consistent, and the price isn't great but it's fair enough. Service is good, typical for an Asian restaurant which is quick and efficient even if not too chatty. We tried takeout after dining in a few times and I was pleased that the soup was still icy! Portions seem reasonable too.

We tried again last night. Did take out and I must say that the cold noodle dish my husband was raving about was refreshing. Honestly though, the meat jun and chicken were just a tad dry. I think the food was better when we ate in the last time. Go figure.I'd go back for that soup though. It was really good!

Yu Chun is always consistent for Naengmyeon. The broth is always the right amount of tangy and icy. The ladies who work here have been here forever and are efficient with service.Parking lot is a bit challenging to get in and out, but there is parking!