A Korean Kitchen: Traditional Recipes With an Island Twist (Hawaii Cooks)Kalbi, kimchi, meat chon and mandu are some of the delectable Korean dishes we love in Hawaii. But did you know that some of these dishes are unique to Hawaii in the way they are prepared and served? Food writer Joan Namkoong, a second generation Korean American, draws on her island heritage to explain the Korean kitchen in Hawaii, distinctly different from a Korean kitchen in Korea. The ingredients, the seasonings, the textures, and flavors in Hawaii