Yong's Kal-Bi Menu (Update 2025)
Yong's Kal-Bi, a Hawaiian-Korean restaurant located in Waimea, offers a diverse menu with a focus on marinated meats and seafood. The signature dishes, such as the Kalbi (BBQ Short Ribs) and Spicy Pork, are flame-broiled to perfection, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. The Chicken Katsu and Korean Chicken are also popular choices, showcasing the restaurant's expertise in creating tender and flavorful poultry dishes. Additionally, the Seafood options like the Mahi Mahi (Fish Jun) and Butterfish/Black Cod provide a fresh and satisfying alternative for seafood lovers. The restaurant's casual and friendly atmosphere, coupled with rave reviews from satisfied customers, makes Yong's Kal-Bi a must-visit for those craving authentic Hawaiian-Korean cuisine. Indulge in the delicious offerings and experience a culinary journey filled with bold flavors and memorable dining moments.
Beef and Pork
Kalbi (BBQ Short Ribs)
marinated in soy-garlic; flame-broiled
Meat Jun
pan-fried marinated beef in egg batter
Bulkoki (BBQ Beef)
marinated in our sweet-soy garlic marinade and broiled
Spicy Pork
marinated in spicy Korean Chile Sauce; flame-broiled
Spicy Pork w/ Vegetables Stir-fry
Bulkoki Gim Bop Roll
korean-style maki roll with bulkoki beef, marinated vegetables and egg *made to order
Spicy Pork Gim Bop Roll
korean-style maki roll with grilled spicy pork, marinated vegetables and egg. * made to order
Korean Chicken
flame-broiled, boneless, skinless, marinated in sweet soy
Chicken Katsu
crispy breaded strips served w/ house-made katsu sauce
Chicken Wings
Sweet soy glaze or spicy glaze
Korean Chicken Gim Bop Roll
korean-style maki roll w/grilled marinated chicken,vegetables and egg *made to order
Chicken
Seafood
Mahi Mahi (Fish Jun)
egg-battered and pan fried served with shoyu-vinegar sauce
Seafood Pancake
pancake made with shrimp, fish, squid, and scallions, served with shoyu-vinegar sauce
Spicy Squid Stir-fry
sauteed with vegetables and Korean chile sauce *add rice cakes for $2
Butterfish / Black Cod
choose one style: miso sauce, spicy Korean- style
Shrimp Tempura Gim Bop Roll
korean-style maki roll made with shrimp tempura, vegetables, and egg. * made to order
#22 Bulkoki / BBQ Chicken / Mandoo
bulkoki = sweet soy-garlic marinated beef; mandoo = crispy chicken dumpling
#23 Meat Jun / BBQ Korean Chicken / Mandoo
meat jun= marinated beef dipped in egg batter; Mandoo = crispy chicken dumplings
#24 Kalbi / BBQ Korean Chicken / Mandoo
kalbi = grilled sweet soy marinated beef short-rib; mandoo = crispy chicken dumplings
#25 Kalbi / BBQ Korean Chicken / Shrimp Tempura
*Our most popular dish! grilled short-rib, soy marinated chicken, and crispy shrimp
Create your own mix plate
choose from any two combinations: chicken katsu, bulkoki, meat jun, spicy pork, kalbi, mandoo, shrimp tempura
Combination Plates
Korean Specialities
Youk Kae Jang
spicy pulled beef soup w/vegetables, tofu, glass noodles, egg (choice of spice level)
Mandoo Noodle Soup
chicken dumpling soup with noodles and vegetables (choice of chicken or beef)
Bi-Bim-Noodle
bowl of chilled noodles, seasoned vegetables, egg, sweet-soy dressing (choice of beef, chicken, tofu) *ask about today's Bibim noodle special
Bi-Bim-Bop
bowl of rice w/ seasoned vegetables and sunny side egg (choice of beef, chicken, tofu) *ask about our daily bibimbop special
Kimchi Ji Gae
spicy stewed kimchi soup w/ pork & tofu in bone broth
Doenjang Jjigae
Doenjang (fermented soybean paste) stew w/ tofu, vegetables, anchovy broth and chile
Seaweed Soup
seaweed, beef bone broth, beef, and shrimp
Kalbi Soup
braised daikon, mushroom, onion, cabbage
Mung Bean Pancake
100% pureed mung bean batter with pork, fern shoots, scallions, shiitake and other veggies, pan-fried and served with shoyu-vinegar sauce
Spicy Fish Soup
butterfish, shrimp, crab, vegetables, gochujang, tofu, fish broth
Kimchi Bibim Guksu
Cold somen noodles in a spicy sweet gochujang and kimchi sauce served with egg and cucumbers
Jap-Chae noodles
stir-fried glass noodles with vegetables;
Spicy Tofu with Vegetables Stir-fry *V
Organic Tofu Gim bop Roll
korean maki roll with crispy tofu and vegetables. (please specify if vegan) * made to order
Vegetable Gim Bop Roll
korean maki roll with assortment of pickled and seasoned vegetables (please specify if vegan). * made to order
Spicy Rice Cakes
gochujang sauce *please specify if vegan
Doenjang Jjigae/ Korean Miso Stew
fermented bean paste, tofu, peppers, zucchini, potato *please specify if vegan
Bibimbop
rice bowl with assortment of pickled and/or marinated vegetables *please specify if vegan
Bibim Noodle
chilled thin noodles dressed in sweet-sesame sauce with assortment of pickled and or marinated vegetables *please specify if vegan
Vegetarian and Vegan Menu
Other Things/ Add-ons
Miso Soup
small 8oz. or large 24oz.
Egg Drop Soup
small 8oz. or large 24oz.
Fried Mandoo
1/2 dozen or dozen
French Fries
crinkle cut
Gim Bop Rolls
korean maki rolls. Choose from (bulkoki, chicken, spicy pork, shrimp tempura, organic tofu, vegetarian or vegan) * made to order
Sides
1. cabbage 2. seaweed 3. daikon 4. tempura purple sweet potato 5. kimchi 6. pipinola shoots 7. Jap Chae (glass noodles) 8. mung bean sprouts 9. shoyu potatoes 10. fish cakes 11. macaroni salad 12. sweet corn
Side Option
Gim Bop Rolls*
Beef Bulkoki Gim Bop
Chicken Gim Bop
Spicy Pork Gim Bop
Tempura Shrimp Gim Bop
Organic Tofu Gim Bop
Vegetarian Gim Bop
Vegan Organic Tofu Gim Bop
*substitutes egg for cucumbers and shiso microgreens