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Haneul Cafe, the premier Korean restaurant in Hilo, HI, offers an authentic culinary experience. Located at 417 Kalanikoa St, Haneul Cafe is a must-visit destination for foodies and families alike. Our menu features a diverse range of traditional Korean dishes, carefully crafted to tantalize your taste buds. From spicy Korean BBQ to savory noodle soups, every bite is a flavorful journey. At Haneul Cafe, we take pride in our commitment to using only the freshest ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible. Our chefs are dedicated to preparing each dish with love and care, ensuring a truly memorable dining experience. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner, our friendly staff will make you feel right at home. Come visit us today and indulge in the rich flavors of Korean cuisine. We can't wait to welcome you to Haneul Cafe!

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Haneul Cafe serves authentic Korean dishes with a modern twist, impressing diners with its flavorful bibimbap and tender bulgogi. The cozy atmosphere and attentive service make it a great spot for casual gatherings and dates.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Zomato: 4.3/5

Facebook Reviews: 4.7/5

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Ann S
Ann S -Google user
a year ago
Small menu = higher quality. We enjoyed the thick, savory kimchi pancake, the comforting honey chicken and the banchan. Big portions! Service was super friendly! Only 5 4-top tables in this restaurant and they have AC now. We would come here again; this place slaps! Service Dine...Read More
Andrea Grover
Andrea Grover -Google user
2 months ago
Delicious home style Korean fare - they were short staffed so several menu items were not available including the bingsu. However the seafood pancake was worth the trip by itself and the meat jun was delicious. We stuffed ourselves and had a lot left over;...Read More
Iris engel
Iris engel -Google user
a month ago
such a wonderful meal! the food was fantastic and the service was warm & friendly! everything we ordered was delicious. we got the bibimbap and the tofu soup :-) Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Parking space Plenty of parking
Henry Oh
Henry Oh -Google user
2 weeks ago
Korean here. Live in Kona, Id drive back to Hilo for this meal. I wouldn't care about a napkin or water because I came here for the food. A+ Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Meat Jun Soft Tofu Soup, Black Bean Noodles
Aga Polanska Chung
Aga Polanska Chung -Google user
6 months ago
Absolutely terrible customer service. Rude waitress with awful attitude. Sour face all the time. No water was served until 15 min of waiting so we had to specifically ask. She was unhappy about that too. No napkins we offered for the meal, I got a...Read More
Carisa Elam
Carisa Elam -Google user
a year ago
So glad we happened to find this place in Hilo! The food was amazingly tasty and filling. We ordered a pancake and one of the spicy pork dishes. This was one of our favorite meals on the island. There are a handful of tables available...Read More
Ann Young
Ann Young -Google user
11 months ago
I had the Bibimbap which had some wonderful authentic ingredients. I also enjoyed the Bingsu too. Definitely, ,not a "fast food" type Korean cuisine. It's also a very cozy, small cafe with a friendly staff. Will definitely return again. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price...Read More
Anastasia Hylas
Anastasia Hylas -Google user
a year ago
I can be a bit of a food snob and this is hands down the best restaurant I've been to in Hilo. The quality of the food is phenomenal, I can't speak highly enough of this place. The black bean noodles are my favorite so...Read More
Proud2b Hayn
Proud2b Hayn -Google user
8 months ago
Upon arriving at 630 pm (they close at 8pm) they had us wait for 20 minutes before stating that they have ran out of rice. While we waited outside, they flipped the open/close sign to close which made us feel as if we had to...Read More
sid srivastava
sid srivastava -Google user
a year ago
Had an amazing meal here last week, owner was super nice and the food was super tasty. Mango Cheesecake Bingsu was one of the best desserts I've had in a long time, a must have if you go here. Highly recommend this place Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price...Read More

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