Jul 29 2005
Jang Su Bar-B-Q
In my quest for the perfect Bi Bim Bap, we found ourselves at the Jang Su Bar-B-Q where it was rumored that they had Bi Bim Bap in the hot stone pot. Luckily, I was not disappointed.
I believe that Yakiniku is best done with 4 or more of your favorite gourmands, so Hubby and I opted to just get a single serving of our favorite Korean dishes: Kook Soo for Hubby and the Bi Bim Bap for me.
The servings were generous and when I was done it barely looked as if I made a dent. Hubby, on the other hand, polished off the heaping plate of Kook Soo with only a little strain. The resulting kanak attack was to be expected, seeing the obscene amount of carbs that the both of us had ingested.
The verdict? Courteous service, good food. 2 thumbs up. I’m sure we’ll be visiting Jang Su again when my next Bi Bim Bap craving hits.
Jang Su Bar-B-Q Yakiniku
98-1277 Kaahumanu Street
Aiea, Hawaii 96701
Phone: (808) 487-2646
A 30-something Christian girl, blissfully wedded to her perfect match (the yang to her yin) of 14 years. Living life in Hawaii, less than 5 miles from her hometown, a slave to her mortgage payment, but seeking balance in her pursuit of family, faith, recreation, and rest.
I am soooooo jealous! I have been craving Korean food and cannot for the life of me figure out if there is a decent Korean restaurant in Charlotte, NC. I really need a good Bi Bim Bap with a nice dollop of that kochujang mixed in and all those yummy Korean veggies on the side including some kimchee!
it’s great to read on how much you enjoy korean food!
so many of my non-korean friends hesitate to even try korean bbq here in southern california.
ai-goo. (korean for “oh boy!”)
have a good one!
Next time you guys are in town, try Han Yang in Kalihi - right across the new Honolulu Ford on King Street.
Coming on King St. heading Kokohead, past Farrington High School and the Waiakamilo intersection, on the right side where Diners is - yes, it’s still around. In fact you need to turn in the Diners exit driveway.
There is a bank of restaurants/bars to the left. Now as hard as it will be, you’ll have to pass The Saimin House (save it for another day) and keep going until you reach the last restaurant. There you go.
I haven’t tried their Stone Bowl Bi Bim Bap, but I know it’s on the menu. They even have the “real” kine Kalbi. You know, with the thick rib bone and the meat sliced and unraveled into a long strip and the bone still connected to the end.
Hungry yet?
And buku side dishes of different kinds of kim chee.
Or try their korean mochi (Duk) with mixed vegetables. Might want to order it mild. Medium if you’re game.
My favorite: Spicy Pork - served on a sizzling platter. Only comes in one level of seasoning “Be Prepared to Sweat”.
* Did I mention that I’m only 1/2 Okinawan? The other half - you guessed it: Korean!