What's not to love?!?! Truly authentic experience! The food was absolutely phenomenal! The owner herself went out of her way to ensure our dining experience was exceptional. As she was making new dishes in the kitchen she would bring samples out to the tables for patrons to try and provide feedback. She would explain which recipes were hers and which were her Mother's. The place just had that homey feel. We absolutely enjoyed our first and certainly not our last visit! It was well worth the 1+ hour drive! We will most definitely be back! read more

Jib-bob Korean Restaurant - Dak GalBi (Chicken) - Korean Near Me - Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Amazing owner and was very friendly with amazing food. It felt like a step into her culture as you walked in and was very welcoming.

Jib-bob is an amazing little restaurant. This place is different in a very good way. The outside and interior of the building are filled with the artworks of the owner. It creates a very interesting atmosphere. The service is a bit slow because the owner makes every dish. I assure you that it's worth the wait. The food is authentic and delicious. Highly recommended. read more

Jib-bob Korean Restaurant - Exterior - Korean Near Me - Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Excellence in every way. Food was phenomenal, service was perfect. Very friendly will definitely make time to visit again.

Great tasting food and nice lady with good service. It is a bit pricey and seems like portion sizes been cut back since my first visit.

Y'all...this is my latest discovery. First visit I had the Duru Chigi (marinated pork w/carrots and onions and steamed rice). It was delicious! So much so that the next day I went back and had the Dak Gal Bi (marinated chicken breast w/carrots and onions and steamed rice) it was very good as well. Next I will try the shrimp and then the short ribs (you know I will update you as applicable). This place is so cute on the outside. Very artsy. There is outside seating and indoor seating. You can see straight through to the kitchen which is very clean. Those who know me know how important that is to me! The service was awesome and the owner is so respectful! Just a great overall experience. Stop in and see for yourself! read more

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Delicious! Loved the #10 and pork belly! Can't remember the number. Delicious. Amazing service. Can't wait to come back. Awesome ambiance! read more

This is an absolutely mind blowing, authentic and charming Korean experience. Maya, the owner/ chef/ resident artist was wonderful and her food was fabulous. We live in the far north of the lower peninsula of Michigan where any Asian cuisine is pretty rare. When I ran across Jib-Bob on Yelp, we drove the 100 miles to Mt. Pleasant just for lunch! It was totally worth the drive! I love Korean food....I even make my own kimchi. ( FYI. Her kimchi is the best I've ever had!). I had the Soon-doobo jigae (excellent) and my wife had the beef bulgogi, which she loved. The banchan side dishes were all great and well worth the added price. Maya even introduced us to the perilla leaf in which she actually rolled the rice and fed us with our chopsticks! She has a great restaurant with beautiful art that she has done herself and even did the wooden statues with a chainsaw!! This was a 5 star meal! We will make the trip often now that we know it is here. read more

We were driving to the U.P. from southwest Michigan and stopped midway for lunch at Jib-Bob. Ohhhhh my goodness. Jib-Bob literally means "Mother's Homemade Cooking" and that is exactly what you get here. The owner, Maya, simply cooks the proper Korean food she has always known and loved, and shares it with her customers. We had an amazing array of banchan (side dishes), alongside boiling kimchi jigae (stew) with loads of pork and tofu, a huge portion of grilled marinated pork shoulder, jeon (savory pancake), chicken bibimbap (rice plate), and homemade mandoo (dumplings) with minced pork and vegetables. Everything was . This is the epitome of the perfect small ethnic eatery where everything is made fresh (sometimes from her own garden!) and right and with care. I have never had Korean food this good, never, not even in all my time in SoCal. Truly a special place. read more

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This spot is amazing!! Maya is so personal and makes the entire experience. She greets you, takes your order, cooks your food, and explains every part of the meal. She is also an artist and hand made the tables you sit at. I have told everyone about it and have already brought friends back. This is a MUST stop. It does NOT disappoint. Hidden gem and Mount pleasant is lucky to have her! read more

The food was so delicious and the atmosphere was super cute! There's a lot of cool art decor and the tables were spread out nicely, I loved that you could see directly into the kitchen, makes it feel more homey. My only complaint though is that they will double up people at tables. There were two couples that were put at the same table one chair apart. I don't mind that sort of thing, but I could tell one of the couples was uncomfortable, if you would not like this then I advise to either take a larger group or go on a night that's not super busy. The food did take a bit, but trust me it's WORTH the wait. I can't wait to go again. read more

Jib-bob Korean Restaurant - Tofu Japchae - Korean Near Me - Mount Pleasant, Michigan

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This place and food is amazing, a perfect remembrance of my time in S. Korea. I'll definitely be coming back... a hidden gem in Mount Pleasant. read more

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Food was outstanding. Authentic Korean cuisine. Very nice assortment of teas. Best Korean I've had outside of Seoul.

Absolutely phenomenal experience! We came early in the day when there was nobody else, and we got the best explanations from the owner her self. All of the artwork inside was made by the owner too, so make sure to check that out. And the food was absolutely delicious too! We absolutely recommend the side dishes if you are looking to learn more about Korean food and the taste pallet of said food. read more

Service was great! Food as well. Had the number 9 and the bulgogi. Get the side dishes! Costs an extra 9 bucks but well worth it. And they have Korean beer and wine too! read more

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The exterior is unique and welcoming. Enjoyed the meal. Had a chicken appetizer to share with my wife. I had the bul-go-gi, and my wife had Job-chae. She did not like the job-chae texture or flavor. The noodles were way too rubbery for her. I tried it, and while the flavor was ok but agree the texture was not for me The bul go girl was decent but lacked a little something that I could not put my finger on. Would likely go back, but for the cost, it will only be occasional. read more

The owner is an artist of many things and her art is all around the restaurant creating a great atmosphere. She came and chatted with us and was so kind. Service was fast and friendly. The food itself was out of this world, I got the bibimbob with beef bulgogi and the meat was nicely sweetened and the rice was cooked to perfection. We also had the seaweed dumplings and they were so tasty! Definitely try this unique local place, I can't recommend this exquisite food enough. read more

Jib-bob Korean Restaurant - Kimchi - Korean Near Me - Mount Pleasant, Michigan

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As always a delicious meal! Owner Maya always treats you just like family when you come and she definitely makes sure you don't leave hungry. I tried Maya's 냉면 (Naengmyeon) for the first time and it was over the top delicious! Such fresh ingredients made the dish an absolute delight and the spice level was perfect! My wife had her usual love 불고기 (Bulgogi) and Chef Maya came through with another winning dish. 반찬 were delectable as usual and Chef Maya even brought extra of my wife's favorite her Korean potato salad for her and even a special surprise package of it to take home! So like I said Maya really treats you as family when you're in her "home." So come out to Jib-Bob! You will not be disappointed! read more

Jib-bob Korean Restaurant - Some of the art pieces made by Chef Maya herself! - Korean Near Me - Mount Pleasant, Michigan

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I have not been in Mt. Pleasant for long & I was unaware of Jib-bob up until 2 weeks ago and let's just say this restaurant gained a loyal customer. From the decor to the food to the customer service everything was on point. I got the bibim-bob bowl & from the moment it got put on my table my mouth started watering. I am looking forward to trying something new next. The owner Miss. Maya is such a sweetheart & has a motherly spirit to her. Such a kind soul & the world needs more people like her. Very appreciative that I came across this restaurant. Highly recommended! read more

Jib-bob Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Mount Pleasant, Michigan

10/10 recommend. My husband and I were visiting from Chicago and wanted to give Jib-bob a try. It was so delicious. Food was fresh and tasty! If you've never had Korean food before you are missing out and definitely need to give this place a try. The BBQ short ribs were amazing. My parents both loved them and this was their first experience with Korean food. Service was quick and friendly. Do yourself a favor and just go here already. read more

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A wonderful adventure in eating delicious food. Prices are reasonable, food presentation is gorgeous and flavorful. read more

Jib-bob Korean Restaurant - You can't miss this restaurant! - Korean Near Me - Mount Pleasant, Michigan

The owner greeted us and cooked for us. She was so nice and even showed us the private garden in the back where they grow veggies and herbs. The kimchi tasting was so good! Give it a try - you will not be disappointed read more

Jib-bob Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Everything about this place is great! My wife and son got Bul go gi, I got bulgogi geongol, and my daughter got a ramen. My son kept talking about his meal on the way home. The owner gave us some special potato snack and some kimchi made with radishes. She explained a little to us about how she makes everything from scratch to make it healthy. We will be back many more times! read more

It's impressive and miraculous to find a place in Mount Pleasant that takes you away from the bars and college life, and plants you right in a small cafe in South Korea. It's extremely inviting and the open kitchen showcases the amount of cash it really took to make this dream a reality. But then there's the big question - how's the food? It's pretty decent. I think I might be spoiled already being a fan of Korean food while also having restaurants around the state to gauge my level of quality. The food is not impressive, but is surely traditional - which might be what you want. For me, I wanted some budae jigae, but I had to settle for seolleongtang jigae, a light beef-broth stew with potato noodles. It came blazing hot and was pretty under seasoned. The the pieces of tender beef roast inside were under seasoned as well. Perhaps I'm just a salt junky, but it was not the best tasting. Sides were really great. Probably the best Kimchi in town and offers potato salad, which is wild and very admirable. This was probably the best part of my meal. I also got date tea, which tasted exactly as named. The pot I got for the tea was bad pourer, though, and I felt bad for spilling some. I had a really cute fish bowl tea cup. For 22$, there is definitely better Korean food (perhaps even nearby ), but it has great vibes. Perfect for a date! read more

Unbelievable food. Words escape me because it was just so good. Service was charming and personal from the owner/chef who made every dish from scratch. Beautiful cozy place on our drive up north. read more

The chef will make you feel like you are in her home kitchen. She describes all the dishes and shows you the best way to eat things. All the food is made from scratch to order. We enjoyed every dish. I think the short ribs were the best. The service is so personal. The restaurant is so beautiful and artistic. Definitely worth the stop. read more

Fabulous, fresh and authentic! Wonderful customer service. I had many choices of all the chain restaurants. I am so glad I found this place on Yelp and worth going off the main road by a block. Great atmosphere in the restaurant. read more

If you are looking for a "traditional ' Korean meal this is the place to go. Have been more than ounce and the owner comes out to help even after the server. She is amazing! She offers extra sides to try so you know what to add cause Korean isn't American you need sides. You NEED to mix to get the full experience. All the dishes I've had were great. But if you add a kimchi and some rice it's level increases exponentially. The dishes on their own are inexpensive! Get a couple! I usually get 2 to 3. Can't say enough about this place! AMAZING! read more

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We stopped in because we were in the area, the food is so good! Everything was fresh straight from the chef's garden and you can taste the freshness. We got the pork belly and ribs (2 meals) and the ribs were DELICIOUS! Maya, the owner is a sweetheart. Please stop by and support this small business! The food was just as good in Korea when my husband lived there. read more

Jib-bob Korean Restaurant - kimchi, pork belly & ribs - Korean Near Me - Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Excellent food, you can tell it is all fresh ingredients. You will also probably run into the owner Maya, she is amazing and loves to chat it up. read more

We stopped in while taking a break from a road trip and stumbled across this amazing place. The owner did an excellent job of welcoming you and introducing you to Korean culture. The side dishes complemented the main entrees perfectly! We had the Duru-Chigi and the Job-Chae, which were both flavorful and fresh. We look looking forward to forward to passing Mt. Pleasant again to visit! read more

I cannot say enough good thing about this restaurant. It felt like visiting your best friend's house and her mom making you dinner. Maya, the chef and owner of the restaurant, was so welcoming and her food was absolutely exceptional. The entire restaurant was warm and comfortable. There were options to sit outside, inside, or an enclosed patio. The food was mouth watering and she was just so gracious. We will be going back whenever we can! read more

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Food and service were very good hard working lady there can't wait to go back if your open to different asian cuisine you will like this place! read more

Service and food top notch. A hidden gem worth the search. Authentic and reasonably priced.

The food is amazing. We are visiting from Orange County CA and who would have thought Mount Pleasant has Korean food. We will be back when we visit again. read more

Excellent food and service. The owner is especially kind and inviting. Everyone I have brought here has truly enjoyed their experience.

What a great place. You can tell it was homemade. Truly an incredible and unexpected experience.

Super delicious food!!! This place has amazing service with freshly cooked food. The owner is super sweet and makes you feel at home eating her food. read more

Jib-bob Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Mount Pleasant, Michigan

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Great kimchi. Modest prices and accommodations. Be patient as it takes time to prepare. read more

Amazing service with great food, the owner herself came out and talked with my family for 15 or so minutes and it was overall a stop well worth it read more