Great service. Food came out fast. Flavor was great. Highly recommend Korean food in AZ. Portion sizes are huge so that's a plus for family style sharing. Ambiance gives me a cozy feel of a mama/papa kitchen. Banchan 10/10 Japchae 8/10 Seafood scallion jeon (seafood pancake) 10/10 Spicy beef soup 9/10 Lettuce wraps spicy pork 8/10 read more

Babo Jumak - 17. SPICY BEEF SOUP 3. BULGOGI JAPCHAE 32. LETTUCE WRAPS / 27. SPICY PORK BULGOGI 9. SEAFOOD SCALLION JEON - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I'm a little torn on this place, so I'm holding off on any final conclusions until my next visit--but here are my initial thoughts. **Pros:** - Fun interior with a lively, energetic atmosphere - Plenty of tables and space, great for larger groups - Solid Korean menu (I'm a big fan of Korean food in general) - Army stew was good and came in a very generous portion - Bossam was decent **Cons:** - Service could use improvement. The staff seemed young and a bit undertrained. They weren't bad, but not particularly attentive either. It was a busy Friday night, which is exactly when stronger management presence would help. - Food overall was good, but nothing stood out as exceptional which is usually a strong point at Korean restaurants. - Bossam didn't come with wraps or sides, which felt like it missed the point of the dish. It lacked that full, satisfying experience I was expecting - Prices felt a bit high for what you get I'll give it another try and update my review after my next visit. read more

Babo Jumak - Bossam - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Nice little Korean place I wasn't blown away, but it wasn't terrible either A solid C on the grading scale. The beef was just OK. I just wasn't dazzled The WIFE had the pig trotters. Again, just OK read more

We stopped by here on a weekday for dinner. The place is pretty spacious and clean, and I like how they use curtains and wooden dividers between tables. It gives it a cozy Korean feel. We ordered the rice cake & dumpling soup, jokbal, spicy beef soup, and the hangover ramen. The rice cake & dumpling soup was nice and comforting. I liked the texture of the rice cakes--really chewy--and the dumplings were good too. It was our first time trying jokbal. Honestly, we didn't know what to expect, but we ended up liking it. The portion was huge, and the pork was tender and tasty. The spicy beef soup had a bit of a kick, and the hangover ramen was also good. The broth was rich, and there were a lot of ingredients in it. Everything we tried was good, and I'm glad we came to try this place. read more

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Came to dinner here last night on a whim and so glad we did. The decor inside is so nice and has a lot of Korean elements. The service was friendly and when we asked to sit at a bigger table for two, he kindly obliged. We got the boiled pork slices (bossam) and the Korean army stew. The food tasted great. We also enjoyed makgeolli and it was refreshing. The only complaint would be that for the bossam dish, it's an extra charge for lettuce. The name is literally translated to wrap so it's meant to be wrapped in leaves so I thought it was silly it wasn't included with the meal. It was about ~$100 for the two of us. read more

Babo Jumak - 31. SUYUK - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Amazing food! We love the jokbal (pig feet) here, which comes with sauce and garlic and an onion salad. The minced neon was also tasty. The squid and bulgogi were also absolutely amazing. Great flavors and so many items on the menu to choose from! I also tried the short rib soup, and let's just say it was also yummy in my tummy ! I sipped the rest of the empty bowl without any shame. I've been here twice and will coming a third time as forever after that!! Plentiful seating but can get busy with food coming out slowly. Love the Korean decorations and clean bathroom as well. read more

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The decor is super cute. And the food is just as good. We seated behind a partition that made us feel like the wait staff wasn't being as attentive, but it wasn't a problem. Our food took a little bit long to come out, but we had the ban chan to hold us over, we loved all of it. My favorite item was the kimchi pancake, it was just the right amount of funk and I ate the entire thing despite having my own entrée as well. The tofu soup was good, as was the bibimbap. Nothing was a miss an we didn't have any leftovers! read more

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We love the food here, but the service was horrible on our last visit. We ordered and it took forever for everything, and it wasn't that busy at all! We both ordered a side of rice as well and it basically came at the end of the meal, so I didn't even eat any of mine. I really hope they step up their service. read more

First time at Babo Jumak. The tteokbokki was really good: chewy rice cakes in a rich, spicy sauce that kept me coming back for more. Great dish as an appetizer/shared meal. I ordered the spicy pork bibimbap and it did not disappoint -- super flavorful with just the right amount of heat. The pork was tender and everything mixed together perfectly. Very large portion as well! Great service and nicely decorated. Definitely coming back to try more dishes! read more

Babo Jumak - Spicy pork bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Wow, this was my first time coming here and the food was amazing! The service was quick and efficient, and our server was incredibly attentive to everything we needed she kept coming back to refill our banchan sides. I ordered the lunch special of the day, which included a soybean cabbage soup with bulgogi and rice for $17.99. The lunch special is dependent on what the chef makes that day. The bulgolgi was so juicy and tender. My boyfriend got the bulgogi hot stone pot for $15.99. Both dishes were so, so good. I also loved the unlimited banchan sides. The interior of the restaurant was super cute and spacious - modern with a touch of historic Korean aesthetic. The menu had a wide variety of dishes, so I'll definitely be back! read more

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This restaurant is under different ownership I think(?).. they made this restaurant bigger with different items on the menu..: I ordered the cabbage short rib soup.. It was okay but it was a little bland.. The service was good and the interior design was cute compared to what it was when it was Ban Chan. read more

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I've been dying to try Babo Jumak since learning it replaced or renovated from Banchan! The interior is so cozy and spacious, and service was also attentive. The menu is quite varied, which was nice. We ordered several items, and the portions were a good size--definitely a great place to eat family style to try a bit of everything. Overall, the food was tasty and left a good impression. While I don't see myself craving any one of their particular dishes on a random Thursday, it's earned a place in our food outings rotation if I'm craving Korean food in general. Will definitely be back to try more dishes! read more

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The food was absolutely delicious! The spicy beef bibimbap was not a common dish in Korean restaurants in the valley, and this is definitely worth trying! The beef was ice cold, which went so well with the veggies! The raw egg made the dish more creamy, making it so balanced. The spicy beef soup was one of my favorite too. They put a lot of mushrooms in the soup, and you don't usually get this flavor anywhere else. Love their banchan as well - super fresh and light! With all the decorations , this restaurant really makes you feel like visiting a restaurant in Korea. If you want a real Korean dinning experience, highly recommend! read more

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Great renovations! The space is much cleaner and very spacious! The staff were very kind. We came during weekday lunch and it was empty. Banchan was generally tasty but too salty/flavorful except radish kimchi was too sweet. Got the ox bone soup which was rich but bummer that the meat was overcooked and very tough/dry. Clear noodles were very appetizing. Affordable pricing, better during weekday lunch hours! read more

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Decided to try this spot now that it had been taken over. They redecorated it really nicely inside. I think it looks quite inviting. The service is a little slow when it's really busy but they're super friendly. The beef bone soup (seolleongtang) was my favorite and I'll definitely be going back for that. They ran out of the beef tartare so we'll have to try that next time. The acorn jelly salad was an interesting texture but a refreshing addition to what we ordered. The Korean fried chicken bites were crispy and well seasoned. We also got the boiled pork slices (suyuk) which were really delicious. I wish it automatically came with lettuce as wraps but you'll have to ask for that separately. Overall, good experience and food. read more

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I was so excited to try Babo Jumak, new Banchan. Their really remodeled the interior and it was so cool- old style Korean pub/diner feel and they added variety of Korean pancakes! We got to try Ssam bap (bulgogi or pork bulbogi with vegetables and a small soy bean stew). Side dishes were good, but when main came, we were quite disappointed. The portion got smaller than before, and bulgogi was lukewarm and also pretty salty. We might try again with other dishes, but ssam bap was pretty disappointing... read more

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Authentic Korean food. The decor reminds me of old school Korea. It was packed on a Saturday evening. The banchan came out and we ate it immediately because they were all so fresh and delicious. Kimchi isn't my favorite but this is one of the best I've had. We got the bossam and they said that the lettuce is an extra $5, which is a bit disappointing given that it should be eaten with lettuce. Bossam was good, could be a little bit less in the dry side. We got the kimchi and pork stew and the kimchi was amazing. The only negative was the pork which was mostly fat and too overcooked. We also got seafood pancake which was the best I've had here in the us. Not too thick and was crispy on the edges. Because they were so packed our waiter was a bit less attentive but we asked another waitress for spoons and she was so nice. After dinner we were chatting outside and the same waitress asked us if we wanted water or to comeback inside - so thoughtful and kind! This is definitely my new spot for Korean food - there's so much more I want to try, including the weekday Lunch, so I'll definitely be back! read more

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Back on this side of town! Gotta to go back and still amazing. Spicy pork bulgogi is so so good. The bibimbap is perfect. Definitely come by if you're near here. read more

Babo Jumak - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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I haven't been here since they've renovated but I'm SO HAPPY I CAME BACK! My boyfriend and I were starrrrrvinggg after a long day at work and UGH THIS PLACE HITSSSSS. The inside is so nice and well lit. Their aged kimchee with pork belly hot pot was so savory and not too spicy at all. I also tried their corn silk tea, very refreshing!! Portion sizes are more than enough to fill you. When I tell you, when the food came out, my boyfriend and I realized we are BIGGG BACKSSS. Even though we only ordered 2 items off the menu, this was enough food to feed a family of 5-7. We're only 2 people. Clearly, my eyes were more hungry than my tummy can handle but mm mm MMM, I did not regret coming back here at all. Definitely had to take the food home after. I'm currently eating the leftovers from this photo that I brought home as I write this review. Crying that the food is almost done. Will have to return for seconds!! Thank you Babo Jumak for the amazing food!! read more

Loved the service and food though please note that their menu is much different than what is showing in Yelp photos. It seems like it may have changed names/ownership and they no longer have the same menu (I had gone for soondubu/tofu soup, but they no longer had it). I tried the soybean soup, seafood pancake, mandu, and hot bibimbap and they were all great. I also loved the amount of complimentary bon chon that they provided. The thing that stood out the most from all this is the freshness of their ingredients. I do not have the best taste for freshness, but it was obvious that they were using good ingredients which made the foods so good I also really loved the traditional Korean decor and table setup. read more

Babo Jumak - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This is one of the places where I went in with no expectations and was blown after at how good the food was. Typically when I want Korean food, we go to a hot pot or KBBQ spot but our friends recommended this place for our double date. The food was simply amazing. My wife and I had the bulgogi, short ribs, and the fried chicken. Each dish was extremely flavorful and you got a lot of it. We shared each plate and had enough for lunch the next day. I was even brave enough to try some of the pig feet and it was amazing! Next time we're in the east valley going to come back for more food. read more

I really enjoyed how fresh the vegetables tasted. We ordered the seafood pancake that was full of green onions and veggies. I really like the soup here, but a little sad that they don't include egg in their soondobu. The banchan is my favorite and sometimes it comes with egg and pickled cucumbers. Service is a little slow, especially when they are busy but overall a good place to come with a group of people! read more

Babo Jumak - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

We went on Saturday night, and the place was pretty busy. I come here often, and the food is usually fresh and delicious. However, this time it was a bit salty, and I mentioned it to the staff. Hopefully, they can adjust the seasoning in the future. We'll be back to give it another try. read more

Babo Jumak - 46.BEEF FRIED RICE - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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I visited a few months ago when the weather was still quite warm. There were several of us who were seated together and while the restaurant was not overly busy, it was quite warm due to the air conditioning not working. We made the best of it and were able to enjoy many different dishes. I arrived a little late, so I didn't place my order with the rest of the group. I was able to enjoy a sampling of the tteokbokki and the japchae. The tteokbokki was nice and warm with a mild amount of spice. The japchae was cooked well but slightly greasy and my personal preference is to have more vegetables in it. The servers were attentive and we had a great time. The decor was simple yet nice. I am glad to know that this restaurant exists and will certainly try it again when I have a craving for Korean and I am too lazy to cook! read more

Babo Jumak - Soup - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Food is soooo good here! Love the ambience have been here a few times even before the remodel. My daughter and I love it here. Good service and food. read more

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Customer service on the phone: 10/10 Service in the restaurant 10/10 Cleanliness 10/10 Food: 10/10 I don't think I can say anything I DIDN'T like about babo jumak! We enjoyed every dish and the service and the place. We will def come back read more

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Was pretty disappointed with this place as I was expecting a decent new Korean restaurant. I ordered the beef tartare bibimbap and the meat came out icy. When I bit into it, it was almost like a beef popsicle as it was still hard and not properly thawed. I sent it back to the kitchen and they just sent it back saying it was supposed to be icy. The server was very sweet and did let me order something else instead, which the regular bibimbap was good. Their seafood pancake as well was pretty decent. The interior was nice as well. read more

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Solid korean spot that we regularly visit. My go to has been their seolleongtang. Some other honorable mentions are their kimchi pancake and spicy beef soup. The meal comes with plenty of side dishes and the staff are always super attentive if you need anything refilled. Restaurant itself has a nice warm and has a homely vibe. Would recommend! read more

It was such a pleasure eating Korean food after really missing it for over a week! This is a 100% Korean-run restaurant with traditional dishes I have not seen in Toronto for a long time. I ordered a saellongtang which I haven't had in years. Spouse said his kimchi-jjigae was better than he gets at home. The panchan was fresh. The service was very pleasant and professional. The kalbi was an add-on and tasted delicious - tender and well-marinated. Only minor criticism is that the salleongtang was fattier than I generally like. The beef was well-cooked but a lot of added extra fat for flavour - some folks like it fattier. I would highly, highly recommend this Korean restaurant. I had a look at the hwae mul pajjeon (seafood pancake) someone ordered and it looked exceptional. They prepare traditional Korean dishes I have not seen in a long time in Toronto. Food is served piping hot. read more

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Loved this place . Very neat and clean. Very friendly and informative. My son and I ordered the pork dumplings, steamed egg, meat jeon and the squid and pork bulgogi. The dumplings were fried, so they were very crispy. Decent amount of filling the had a great flavor and juicy. My favorite was the steamed egg. Served in heated bowl that retained the heat, keeping the egg sizzling for quite a while and browning, creating an extra flavor and texture. The egg was very savory and light and fluffy, like the best souffle you can have! Amazing! The meat jeans was ok. We felt it was a little bland. We remedied this by dunking it into squid and pork bulgogi sauce. The bulgogi was packed full of squid and pork. Great variety of textures, and plenty of a very tasty sauce, with a slight kick. The meal came with a wonderful variety of sides that included kimchi's, rolled egg omelet and very tasty fish cakes. This is a great spot. read more

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The recent renovation/remodel of this restaurant breathed new life into what was an already amazing, authentic Korean spot. From the extensive menu, traditional Korean decor, fresh spread of banchan, friendly service, this restaurant has quickly turned into the quintessential Korean restaurant to go to. Make sure to try their ssambap with a group of friends, dolsot bibimbap, any of the soups/stews, or the cold noodles. read more

Wow! I have been craving some cold spicy Korean noodles and this place is one of the few that seems to serve it. I ordered takeout, the atmosphere is 10/10! It's so beyond cute, and the staff were so friendly. The food was packaged beautifully and was incredibly tasty. I cant wait to go back and sit down to really enjoy the space. read more

Babo Jumak - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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The service is absolutely wonderful. Price is a bit on the steeper side but they definitely make up for it with the atmosphere of the place. It is very cozy and lower warm lighting. The food is so good. The kimchi stew is so rich and flavorful- sweet, sour, and salty. The free Korean "appetizers" are so good too. The best I've ever had. read more

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The place (formerly known as Ban Chan) was recently renovated and expanded. It looks much more modern inside now! The menu's changed a bit, but most of their popular dishes are still there. We come here whenever we're craving Meat Jun, a Hawaiian-Korean dish that's quite hard to find on the mainland. Everything we ordered was excellent, and the service was attentive. Also love that they stay open late! read more

Babo Jumak - Tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Great food and service. Moreover, the ambience is calm, not boisterous and overbearing.

Visited on a Monday night for dinner. Ambiance was casual and service was prompt and friendly. Right when we sat down the server greeted us and provided water and menus. After we ordered our drinks, Banchan was served right away. Cucumber kimchi was my favorite, not too spicy with a hint of sweetness. The Aged Kimichi with pork belly hot pot had a lot of depth and was a pick. read more

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Where do I begin here. First of all the decorations are amazing. I felt like walking into a house in Korea. I wanted to take more pictures but I didn't want to be disrespectful to customers who were eating. The service was great. We got our food really fast. The food was delicious. My favorite was the seafood pancake. I highly recommend this restaurant. Best Korean restaurant! read more

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The ambience inside was nice and clean, service very attentive as well. We ordered the bossam, kimchi fried rice, and seollantang which was all great flavor and big portions. read more

Cold noodle good. Banchan real good. Attentiveness of server good. Ambiance good. Wish lights can be lowered. read more

Best Korean food I've had outside of K-Town. Didn't want to do the all-you-can-eat thing, so decided to give this place a shot. Staff were great Place was nice and clean Food. Awesome. Made our night! Def coming back. read more