We enjoyed tofu soup, Meat Jun and chicken bbq plate.
Everyone has different palette so my opinion shouldn’t be for others but I found Banchan to be too salty.
Nice clean space and good service otherwise.
I really enjoyed the food. We got a combo (combo D I think) and shared it between two people. Although the portion was a bit smaller than expected, it was quite good. I also really liked the side dishes which are pictured below. The cucumber one was so good! The food did take quite a bit to be served (it was 1pm), but there was only 1 person at the front.
O-Bok is the only authentic Korean Restaurant that I know of in Manoa. The seaweed soup and banchan (side dishes) that accompany each course are great. I especially like their kimchi. I enjoy the relaxed, quiet, and nostalgic atmosphere of the restaurant. The staff, who I presume are owners, are also very nice. I always feel welcomed at this restaurant. I also feel like the prices are reasonable for the quality of the food there.
So far, I’ve had the bibimguksul and the combination plate. Both plates were great. The bibimguksul was a little spicy for me however, yet very good. I should also mention that their mandoo is terrific. I like O-Bok enough to throw it into my regular lunch rotation. At the time of this writing, they are closed on Mondays.
I’ve been having their meat jun and spicy pork for over thirty years. The owners have changed a few times, but they must’ve past on their recipes for these dishes.
Very comforting. I love their food. They have been my favorite for the last 30 years.
Steve “Havaiisteve” Yetter
+4
The food here is quite good and the portions are fairly large.
The food was good that I have had a craving to return and eat there again soon.
The food here was excellent, however the service was pretty slow as there was only one waiter.
My mother had the kalbi,my husband had shrimp jun,and I had garlic shrimp with vegetables. Everything was terrific. It comes with seaweed soup and 4 or 5 preset sides which were good too. The owner was our server and he was very nice and helpful. We will be recommending this place to friends and family and will be going back for sure 👍 😋
P S The prices are VERY reasonable ❤❤❤
Update: So sad... It's under new ownership... Lots of changes...
Old review:
I'm so amazed this restaurant has been in the exact same location offering the same food for over 30 years! I grew up coming to this restaurant with friends & family as a weekly get together... 😊 Comfort food for sure! Kudos for consistency! Even the decor/wall paper is still the same! I Love it! ❤ Whenever I visit Oahu I try to make it in.
The spicy sauce on the table is a perennial favorite! 😊. Vegetarian friendly!
Food 4 (comfort food!)
Service 4
Decor & Ambiance 4
Cleanliness 4
The food here is is sooo delicious. This is definitely authentic Korean food and the atmosphere is really great. Lots of big tables to sit at and 1 meal will definitely fill you up. The service is surprisingly great here too the ladies are so friendly and gave me some side dishes for free! I definitely recommend this place.
Shrimp and service was great! Highly recommend!
Very authentic Korean food. Had their seafood pancake. Very good. Also the tofu stew and ahi katsu. All good. Banchan we're also good.
Quality, great tasting food at a very affordable price. The owners who also will serve you, are very friendly and attentive. A gem of a restaurant in Manoa.
Service and food was second to none, as always. Please support these hard working smaller restaurants during these hard times. A true hidden gem!
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