2004 'ILIMA AWARD WINNER - YAKINIKU
	Yakiniku is a cook-your-own approach. You choose from various meat selections — marinated ribs, chicken, strip loin — then prepare them on a grill on the tabletop. Despite the Japanese name, this style of cuisine originated in Korea, where charcoal braziers (p'ungno) were common in homes and restaurants (propane is common now).

Best Korean Restaurant
SORABOL KOREAN RESTAURANT

At Sorabol, conveniently open 24 hours, a wide-ranging Korean menu also includes yakiniku — tabletop cooking. Advertiser library photo

Sorabol is the biggest Korean restaurant in Hawai'i, a rambling place with table seating, private dining rooms and cocktail lounge. It has managed to retain its authenticity while enticing Westerners in to experience the often mysterious world of Korean cookery. The menu is wide-ranging and includes English translations. Kal-bi and steamed butterfish are specialties.

805 Ke'eaumoku St. 947-3113. Open 24 hours daily. Beer and wine bar open 6 a.m.-2 a.m. daily. Reservations recommended. Valet and self parking. VS, MC, AX, DC, JCB. No checks. $$.