Ah yes, another visit to Onkee Korean Grill House. You can see my not so happy previous post here. How did this visit go? Much better thank you. I did not see that waitress all night and our waiter was a cutie pie Korean guy. Win win. I didn’t get a lot of pictures of the meat, sorry! They placed the tray of meat away from the table and the waiter cooked the meats one by one so it felt awkward taking pictures. I’ll just show you the sides and dessert we had!
Yup, I got a soda again. LOL. This time only asked for one refill but I’m sure if I asked for another one, the young man would have been fine with it!!!
Egg Souffle | $14.00
+Add Corn Cheese | $2.00
Was it good? Not really. I like egg dishes like this to have a nice strong dashi flavor. This didn’t have that, and then you have to pay $2 for that little bit of corn and cheese on top. And since this is served in this hot earthen ware pot, the egg continues to cook (overcook) so I just wasn’t a fan. I would pass next time.
Truffle Potato Pancake | $22.00
Yeah, no. Pass again. The potato is nice and crispy but the sauce is basically mayonnaise, you think think get strong truffle taste due to all those black specks. Nope. Not worth the $22.
Shaved Ice with Red Bean Topping | $18.00
Everyone on the table enjoyed this dish, I don’t know why but I never got into Korean style shaved ice. They do shave the ice super fine, it was nice! I did try it and it was good, if this is your thing, you would love it!
Okay I just realized that two of the dishes I shared were thumbs down for me but the meat is good! Very good. Pricey but good.
the only korean shave ice I’ve tried was with V at en hakkore(?sp) anyway, I think she said they opened up again, you should try their version:)
Okay I gotta try!
Hmmm, I thought I posted a comment but must have not pressed send.
As Kat says, if you haven’t tried patbingsu from En Hakkore, it reopened in the Kaheka Palama Market but is closed on Sundays. They serve it with a demitasse of espresso that you pour over and also has diced fresh fruits. $14 and meant to be shared but I do as a meal replacement sometimes, LOL
As much as the meats were good at On Kee, I was disappointed with the ban chan and appetizers. I guess it is geared to more modern tastes, like the corn cheese, fried potatoes, etc.
Oh how interesting how they serve it! I hate that parking lot but will try to check it out next time I’m there! I’ve been liking less sweet things so maybe I’ll like this shave ice dessert better now…
Too pricey for me! I used to go to Yooncy’s next to Safeway Kapahulu but they are gone now!!! They had the best kalbi, imo. And good banchans.
Oh no! Where did they go? Or did Asian mix take their place??
I loooove Korean shave ice.
Yes!