Food was so tasty and fresh! It took a bit of time to get our food, but what I appreciated is that it taste like they made it from scratch and not just made in bulk and reheated. Worth the wait! I got my Spicy seafood noodles extra spicy and it definitely hit the spot. The seafood pancake was also very yummy!
sungjae lee
The best value for money among Korean restaurants on the Big Island, Oahu, Hawaii. I've been to all the restaurants in Seorabeol and Frog House on Oahu, and this one is the best. Seorabeol is delicious and reasonably priced, and here, the price is good and the taste is good.Soft tofu stew also contains a lot of shrimp. Recently, I developed an allergy to shrimp, so I took out the shrimp and ate them... wow, there were more than 20 small shrimp. However, it takes a while for the meal to come out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Noreen Malafu
Took forever omg worst ?I was so sad knowing that we waited 40 minutes for our food and we only had two plates food wasn't even good
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Ruthie Clearwater
The food is really good here that's why we keep going. The portions are big enough that we always bring extra home for second servings. The service could improve. They can't seem to keep the good servers they've had over the years. They don't last very long and they have had very good ones. We will always go there for the food but sometimes it's not as enticing going back because of the service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Kalbi Ribs and Spicy Fried Chicken
Kei C.
One of the best Asian restaurants in Hilo, the food here is authentic and very tasty, you won't be disappointed.
Naomi W.
Parking lot wasn't crowded. It's a small restaurant on the corner building. There two two tables of customers. The host seemed nice. It looked clean and nice inside. Had food pictures on the wall of what they offered. We ordered bentos for about $10 each and dumplings. The bentos we got were meat jun, bbq chicken, and spicy pork. Flavors were not all there. I don't recommend this place for bentos. Just too expensive for what they offer or lack of what they offered.
Charles Park
First time back since the pandemic....the Korean food was on point and as tasty as ever. The interior has an old-school vibe and the Korean food is hands down the best on Big Island. We were craving Korean food since landing in Kona a week ago so the tasty mains (we got bibimbap, kimchi fried rice and seafood soft tofu stew with kimchi) really hit the spot. It's a shame Kona doesn't have any legit Korean spots for the locals/visitors to frequent....don't hesitate to make 1.5 hour trip to Cham Cham (Hilo) from Kona....your belly will thank you :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sesameball T.
As you know, Hilo is NOT food capital and it's really hard to find good place to eat. After pandemic most place raised price and portion gets smaller. I understand it's hard to keep business but getting worse... I always looking for any authentic good food but I was wondering can't find it. Several Korean restaurants around Hilo area but still not authentic. Americanized and sometimes I feel embarrassed. Because I know authentic Korean food even I can make myself better. Anyway, Cham Cham is much better than other Korean place but very pricey. Meat dish is way too high, even no meat dish still pricey. It's too sad
Rachel Arias - Tripp III
I got recommend going to this local Korean spot, and it did not disappoint. The food was fresh and very good. Service was friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend. ????
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mixed Plate with Chicken Katsu and Kalbi Ribs Mandoo N Rice, Spicy Korean Chicken,
E C.
Excellent Korean food in Hilo! I've had Korean food in NYC, LA, and in Korea and Cham Cham did not disappoint. We Ordered combo plate of kalbi and bbq chicken, and tofu bibimbop. They were both very fresh and delicious. The side dishes were plentiful and yummy. Service was good, prices were fair. Easy parking in the front. Highly recommend
Very yummy food! The seafood pancake was filling and very delicious. Veggies were fresh and delightful. Meat jun and kalbi ribs were also great. We will definitely be back. Mahalo!
Black noodles and spicy seafood noodles has no flavor. Kim chi in the stir fry pork tasted bad. The kids likes the Kalbi. The main reason for this negative review is for the Young Girl working there whose so rude. There's nobody in the restaurant and she gave our check when we're still eating and didn't acknowledge us when we say thank-you and ignore us when we're leaving. We irritated her somehow
Royal C.
Nice place to grab some Korean BBQ. pricey AF. the prices on the menu on here is NOT what it's priced today. One time I wanted to order a pan of spicy kimchee bbq pork. Called and was told it was like around under $100 something. Then when I called the very next day to order it, it was like $150 like whaaaaat. Nevermind. Hard pass wtf. Good place to eat or take out.
Brandi Murray (BrandiBryte)
We really enjoyed the spicy fried chicken at this place!
Food was so tasty and fresh! It took a bit of time to get our food, but what I appreciated is that it taste like they made it from scratch and not just made in bulk and reheated. Worth the wait! I got my Spicy seafood noodles extra spicy and it definitely hit the spot. The seafood pancake was also very yummy!
The best value for money among Korean restaurants on the Big Island, Oahu, Hawaii. I've been to all the restaurants in Seorabeol and Frog House on Oahu, and this one is the best. Seorabeol is delicious and reasonably priced, and here, the price is good and the taste is good.Soft tofu stew also contains a lot of shrimp. Recently, I developed an allergy to shrimp, so I took out the shrimp and ate them... wow, there were more than 20 small shrimp. However, it takes a while for the meal to come out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Took forever omg worst ?I was so sad knowing that we waited 40 minutes for our food and we only had two plates food wasn't even good
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
The food is really good here that's why we keep going. The portions are big enough that we always bring extra home for second servings. The service could improve. They can't seem to keep the good servers they've had over the years. They don't last very long and they have had very good ones. We will always go there for the food but sometimes it's not as enticing going back because of the service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Kalbi Ribs and Spicy Fried Chicken
One of the best Asian restaurants in Hilo, the food here is authentic and very tasty, you won't be disappointed.
Parking lot wasn't crowded. It's a small restaurant on the corner building. There two two tables of customers. The host seemed nice. It looked clean and nice inside. Had food pictures on the wall of what they offered. We ordered bentos for about $10 each and dumplings. The bentos we got were meat jun, bbq chicken, and spicy pork. Flavors were not all there. I don't recommend this place for bentos. Just too expensive for what they offer or lack of what they offered.
First time back since the pandemic....the Korean food was on point and as tasty as ever. The interior has an old-school vibe and the Korean food is hands down the best on Big Island. We were craving Korean food since landing in Kona a week ago so the tasty mains (we got bibimbap, kimchi fried rice and seafood soft tofu stew with kimchi) really hit the spot. It's a shame Kona doesn't have any legit Korean spots for the locals/visitors to frequent....don't hesitate to make 1.5 hour trip to Cham Cham (Hilo) from Kona....your belly will thank you :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As you know, Hilo is NOT food capital and it's really hard to find good place to eat. After pandemic most place raised price and portion gets smaller. I understand it's hard to keep business but getting worse... I always looking for any authentic good food but I was wondering can't find it. Several Korean restaurants around Hilo area but still not authentic. Americanized and sometimes I feel embarrassed. Because I know authentic Korean food even I can make myself better. Anyway, Cham Cham is much better than other Korean place but very pricey. Meat dish is way too high, even no meat dish still pricey. It's too sad
I got recommend going to this local Korean spot, and it did not disappoint. The food was fresh and very good. Service was friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend. ????
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mixed Plate with Chicken Katsu and Kalbi Ribs Mandoo N Rice, Spicy Korean Chicken,
Excellent Korean food in Hilo! I've had Korean food in NYC, LA, and in Korea and Cham Cham did not disappoint. We Ordered combo plate of kalbi and bbq chicken, and tofu bibimbop. They were both very fresh and delicious. The side dishes were plentiful and yummy. Service was good, prices were fair. Easy parking in the front. Highly recommend
Restaurantji Recommends
Very yummy food! The seafood pancake was filling and very delicious. Veggies were fresh and delightful. Meat jun and kalbi ribs were also great. We will definitely be back. Mahalo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Pancake, Assorted Vegetables
Black noodles and spicy seafood noodles has no flavor. Kim chi in the stir fry pork tasted bad. The kids likes the Kalbi. The main reason for this negative review is for the Young Girl working there whose so rude. There's nobody in the restaurant and she gave our check when we're still eating and didn't acknowledge us when we say thank-you and ignore us when we're leaving. We irritated her somehow
Nice place to grab some Korean BBQ. pricey AF. the prices on the menu on here is NOT what it's priced today. One time I wanted to order a pan of spicy kimchee bbq pork. Called and was told it was like around under $100 something. Then when I called the very next day to order it, it was like $150 like whaaaaat. Nevermind. Hard pass wtf. Good place to eat or take out.
We really enjoyed the spicy fried chicken at this place!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Korean Chicken
Expensive, rude waitress and owner. Great food.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Spicy Pork Kimchi Tofu