The former Pearl's Korean BBQ is now Won's.
MENU: Mix of Korean & local Hawaiian entrees.
FOOD: Chicken Katsu While this is far from being a Korean dish, it's what I was craving. The two slabs of chicken were breaded and deep-fried to a golden brown, and laid out on 2 scoops of steamed white rice. You can choose 4 banchan sides, in which I got mac salad x2, bean sprouts, and potato mayo. Their katsu sauce is too sweet, which is why I always do takeout so I can use my Kagome-brand sauce from home lol.
Man Doo Kook Soo This is a Korean version of ramen but was anything but. The rice noodles were a bit overcooked and didn't have any chewiness to it. I like them as a somen dish but not as a noodle soup. The broth was clear, very subtle in flavor, and tasted similar to egg drop soup. The bowl was topped with 4 good-sized pieces of soft mandoo with a tasty pork filling, egg washed shredded pork, and cooked white & green onions. Temperature was hot but not searing. Better than pho but it'd never dethrone a ramen in my world, lol.
SERVICE: The workers were welcoming and friendly. I got my order in about 10 minutes.
OVERALL: Bang for your buck! They'll...
Read moreWe were having a small socially distanced gathering -- with a few from the mainland and knew that pot-luck was not an option. We thought of Pearl's and WOW was it the best choice. Called the order of 14 plates in with no problem. They confirmed early in the day AND when the order was ready Pick-up was smooth The food was still hot GENEROUS portions of bbq chicken that was seared nicely and all the 4 veggie choices were fresh tasting even a few hours later Side of mondoo (was a great choice)
We order here frequently but not this many orders. If you have a # of people I would encourage you (since we cannot have our "usual" pot-luck style) to do this! Ono, Ono and better yet that they...
Read moreIf you are looking for a place to share a large quantity of delicious food, this establishment offers an excellent selection of dishes.
I consistently order the meat jun and chicken combination, which provides a substantial amount of meat and side dishes at a reasonable price. However, there are many other items on the menu to choose from, including soups...
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