
Branch in a local chain serving Korean fare in casual, cafeteria-style digs in a shopping center.
Hours
| Sunday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Monday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 275 W Kaahumanu Ave FC04, Kahului, HI 96732
Phone: (808) 877-0788
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Order and Reservations
Order: Order online
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Reviews
While Pearl’s serves some everyday local dishes that are widely available elsewhere such as hamburger steak and chicken katsu, I choose to come here due to their delicious banchan (side dishes) selections. Why settle for just a scoop mac salad at L&L when you can get 3 more choices here? And the portions are almost twice as big. Hell yeah!
ATMOSPHERE:
Located in the QKC food court, seating is indoor/outdoor communal.
MY FAVORITES:
BBQ Pork
The insanely tender, marinated and lightly barbecued slices of boneless pork just melts in your mouth. The takeout tray is lined with steamed rice, then the grill-hot pork is laid out on top with all of its drippings soaking into the rice. Ahhhh! Then there’s the 4 banchans you add to the dish. My favorites are the macaroni salad, bean sprouts, and potato mayonnaise. Huge portion!
BBQ Chicken
This has gotten better over the years as it’s not as overcooked as before.
Chicken Katsu
Geezuz, this is probably the biggest plate lunch in the state! 2 to 3 huge pieces of breaded chicken were perfectly deep-fried and sat on a bed of rice with my usual 4 banchans surrounding it. I have a good appetite, but this turned out into 2 separate meals for me. That’s how I like it as I hate small portions! As for the katsu sauce, I always use the Kagome brand bottled sauce as NO ONE does katsu sauce like them. Pearl’s version is too tangy for me.
Hamburger Steak
This one sorta doesn’t belong under “my favorites” as my biggest complaint is that the onions that top the dish are raw. Yuck. I’m sure if I ask they can at least grill them a little. The rubbery patties I can deal with especially since I can get 4 choices of banchan, lol!
Fried Chicken
Compared to their other dishes, this one was pretty small in portion size with just 8 pieces of chicken wings (4 wingettes and 4 drummettes.) They’re not battered or floured yet were fried perfect and had a nice subtle & savory flavor.
SERVICE:
The staff are always friendly and welcoming. The food is fresh, so there will be a wait. I always call in my order and it’s ready in 10 minutes.
TIP:
Half portion sizes and combos are available.
OVERALL:
A little pricey, big portions, delicious food, and that damn banchan bar is the best!
Portions are massive and the taste is great.
If you want a authentic Korean BBQ this is not the place for it. This is fast convenient food with pretty good portions. My first choice is just usually Maui Tacos right down the way but that’s just as unreasonably expensive. Happy shopping at Queen Ka’ahumanu Center.