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