This place was a complete bait-and-switch. They advertised galbi gui, but what came out looked…read morenothing like galbi gui. Instead of grilled short ribs, I was served a saucy, spicy pan of meat and vegetables that felt more like a stir-fry than anything resembling the dish on the menu. If you are going to use the name of a classic Korean dish, at least serve something vaguely close to it. To make it worse, they told me KBBQ required ordering for 2 people minimum, so I was forced to buy two portions of this lie. That policy is already obnoxious, but it feels even worse when the food itself is misrepresented. And then the Korean pancakes came served with cream cheese. Very authentic. Nothing says traditional Korean food quite like random cream cheese slapped onto dishes that do not call for it. Overall, this place felt overpriced, misleading, and gimmicky. If you want actual Korean food, go somewhere that does not rewrite the menu and call it authentic

Our very first experience at a Korean restaurant -- and what a memorable one! Big thanks to our…read moreadventurous son and daughter-in-law for nudging us out of our comfort zone. We have absolutely no regrets. We kicked things off with Korean mandu (dumplings) -- absolutely fantastic! Then came the spicy BBQ chicken, which really took us by surprise with its bold, delicious flavor. The bulgogi beef and galbi gui (boneless ribs) were cooked right at the table, which added a fun and reassuring touch of freshness. The taste was excellent, and all the accompanying sauces complemented the dishes beautifully. We left full and happy with all our choices. The restaurant itself was cozy, nicely decorated, and the service met all expectations. A great first dive into Korean cuisine -- we're already looking forward to the next time! 한국 음식점을 처음 방문한 경험이었는데, 정말 잊지 못할 순간이었습니다! 우리를 편안한 영역 밖으로 이끌어 준 모험심 강한 아들과 며느리에게 정말 감사해요. 전혀 후회하지 않았습니다. 먼저 한국식 만두로 시작했는데, 정말 환상적이었어요! 이어서 나온 매운 BBQ 치킨은 풍부하고 맛있는 풍미로 우리를 깜짝 놀라게 했습니다. 불고기와 갈비구이(뼈 없는 갈비)는 테이블에서 바로 구워줘서 신선함이 느껴졌고, 정말 재미있는 경험이었어요. 맛도 훌륭했고, 곁들여진 소스들도 음식과 아주 잘 어울렸습니다. 우리는 선택한 음식들에 모두 만족하며 배부르고 행복하게 식사를 마쳤습니다. 식당은 아늑하고 예쁘게 꾸며져 있었고, 서비스도 기대 이상이었습니다. 한국 음식에 대한 첫 경험이 아주 좋았고, 다음 방문이 벌써 기대됩니다!

The food was overpriced for Berlin. And it also did not taste the best. The meat quality was kind…read moreof disappointing. Service was friendly and helpful. Overall we had a nice experience here but there are better places to get Korean food. The stone bowls were good but there was hardly and beef in them. So I guess pay the 2€ extra for more meat. We also had the glass noodles with chicken which were not very flavorful. On the plus side: the rice tasted very nice! Also it was a nice atmosphere to sit outside on the terrace. Maybe try a different Korean place first.

I had such a fine dining experience here, that I did not want to wait to write a review…read more DISCLAIMER: this review will probably sound biased because 1) I'm Asian, and 2) I have not had Asian food, rice or vegetables since I left LA three weeks ago. Also, this might be a long review because I am STILL pleased with my experience tonight. Okay, so I have been craving rice and vegetables since I got to Europe three weeks ago. Sushi just was not cutting it for me, and I spent long hours searching up what restaurants seemed good, and coordinated it with my work schedule (I currently work in Potsdam, quite a commute!). I ran upon Madang while I was on Yelp and looking at yamyam instead. Madang seemed really close to my apartment in Tempelhof, so I decided today to go try it out. At first, I was really nervous because I have been pretty disappointed with the Vietnamese restaurants here in the past, that I did not want to be disappointed with Korean food, one of my favourite cuisines. When I got off the U-Bahn and found Madang, I was relieved to see it was owned by Korean people, and that there were Asian people eating -- VERY good sign! I decided to walk in and dine inside. I was greeted by a lady wearing a traditional Korean outfit, which I thought was pretty cool with the decor too. I ordered the bibimbap, and it was a hot day so I did not want it in the hot stone pot with the egg, but the lady convinced me anyway, so I did. When it came out, I was expecting it to be burning hot, like back in California, but it actually was hot enough for the egg to cook but cool enough for me to start digging in immediately! It also came with seaweed soup, beans and hot sauce. The bibimbap is definitely NOT the best nor close to California quality, but because I have little expectations in Berlin, I was satisfied! It could have used more meat though... I also did not think the hot sauce was hot enough...I put the whole thing in there, barely tasted spice. I guess I will ask for more next time. The seaweed soup was good, I avoided the beans, and the kimchi was...alright, kind of like kimchi you get at some ramen places. Anyway, if this was in California, I would give it 2.5 stars, but because I'm in Berlin AND because the servers were so nice (even let me take pictures of my stuffed blue fly inside and complimented it!), I will give this place four stars. They made me feel secure eating by myself too, haha. And I also got watermelon after my bill! Yay! (:

Korean fried chicken sweet chilli (kfc) 9.90€. Not crunchy enough. Not hot enough. Not too sweet…read more Small portion but comes with curly fries. Guten Dag is way better. Not spicy at all. We ordered number 32 spicy pork with egg and it was spicy but too sweet and the meat was dry. Would recommend We ordered number 35 tofu in soup with seafood. Almost no soup, little seafood that wasn't fresh. Overall not the great experience

You know when you've got a craving for Korean food and nothing else would do? That's how we found…read moreourselves at Maru. Looking for highly rated Korean food on Yelp near our AirBnB. And a 20 minute walk later, here we were. The food was 5 star presentation, 4 star taste... the service was 3 stars at best. The fried tofu canapes were presented beautifully and were tasty (just look out for the hot pepper bits, they are spiiicy!) The chap chae had lots of veggies in it, but was a little greasy. Nice flavor overall, and tasty ban chan (although the portions of the ban chan were a little small, would have liked more kimchi.) Very nice decor and clean bathroom.

The taste was pretty mediocre. Nothing special or super tasty, but also not as if I'd say it was…read morebad. I don't fully understand the good ratings online. The japchae and kimchi soup is not something I'd recommend or order again. The sushi rolls are huge but also tasted ok. I think if you are a vegan, this is a good spot. If you eat fish or meat, there are definitely better options. But even for my vegan friends I'd not recommend this place just given the soups and sushi we tasted.

Absolutely delicious vegan Korean food. From the drinks to small plates to bibimbap, everything was…read moreso fresh and flavorful. They take cards, which is lovely. Blankets are on offer for outdoor seating on chilly days. Perfection!

Great Korean chicken. Love the hot and spicy sauces. Boned and boneless!…read more Chicken is well cooked and crispy.

The food was ready quickly and delicious! A great late night snack at a reasonable price.read more

Nothing out of the ordinary. I ordered the beef bibimbap and the kimchi Jeon to go...perhaps it's…read morebetter in the store, but by the time it came to me it was just oily and soggy. Their prices are reasonable for a korean place though-- cheaper than most of the places I've been to in Berlin, but it reflects the food. Upside is they put in a lot of veggies into the bibimbap and wasn't stingy. I think it's good for a quick grab and go lunch. But maybe eat the jeons at the place.

I often get takeout from here, and I love it. The staff is friendly and the food is super tasty and…read morelight -- especially the fresh vegetables, and delicious meat. They don't take credit cards.

Bimbimbap for 14.50€ where you get rice and a few chunk of beef is overpriced. Same for the rice…read morecake where we paid 13.50€ for about 10 pieces. The rice cake was far too sweet and overall taste was it was ok. I live in berlin and have been to korea and lived in California. This is an ok place where I'd recommend to go for lunch as their bimbimbap cost only 8,50€ during lunch time. I don't fully understand the good ratings on google or yelp.

I heard that it was good to have a reservation because it gets full, so I did. And in the phonecall…read morea very friendly voice said they were very looking forward to see me that evening. That's not the usual german friendliness, but it was a sign of the good service we would receive the entire night. A small but cozy place with excellent food. A high attention to detail, everything is carefully placed and very well combined. Service is excellent. There are no vegan options in the menu but that was arranged when I asked. I would certainly come back.

Nice sit down restaurant on a busy street with a lot of quick food restaurants. Ambiance is nice -…read morebrick walls indoor and outdoor seating that is close together but far enough apart you can have a quiet conversation. Service was friendly and prompt. Lots of people had Korean BBQ and it smelled delicious. We had a tofu and a beef bibimbap as well as shrimp kimbap. All were delicious - flavorful, substantial, and well prepared. We came away very satisfied.

Food and service here were spectacular. Our server was attentive and even though there's a sign…read moresaying "cash only" he came to our table with a card reader which I thought was nice as I don't carry a lot of cash on me. The food was SO GOOD. Compared to other food in Berlin it was a little higher than usual (mine was €12) but the portions are decently sized and I still think it was worth it. Seating was fine when we went (around 4pm on a Monday) and there were a few different table options to choose from. They even offered us free tap water which I always appreciate. I'd definitely go back- the food here is lovely.

Our party of four just finished eating here and totally loved it. We tried several starters as well…read moreas the fried chicken dishes and several others. Everything seemed freshly prepared and nicely presented. Portions are more than adequate and reasonably priced. Service is pleasant and helpful. Very highly recommend for an interesting and tasty meal.

They offer quite a few Korean dishes at reasonable prices and the portions are not small. They also…read morehave some really good fried chicken if you're dining with kids or people who don't fancy the traditional Korean fare. Service was quick and servers quite pleasant.

Made a reservation with a large group for a Saturday night so you KNOW it's gonna be busy. But…read morenevertheless we had a really good time. Each KBBQ is around 20€ per person. We picked the Bulgogi beef. It was soooo good. They have servers come around and cook the food for you (ours came about three times and chopped up the meat too). It was nice but my German isn't good so I could never tell if he said it was ready to eat or not lol. If you're coming during the day you're probably fine but if you wanna come on an evening or weekend you should definitely make a reservation.

TL;DR - Great Korean food, cool venue and good vibes…read more Came here on the recommendation of a friend who said it was great pre-COVID. We came a few years later, but his judgement still stacked up. It was a hot evening when we arrived and the outdoor seating was packed but there was space to sit inside. We went for bibimbap and beer - not the most original of choices but everything was delicious. Prices were reasonable, staff were friendly and the whole place had a warm and bustling atmosphere. We'd definitely come back.