First off, very kind staff and great service. Everything we ate was very good to exceptional and quickly delivered to your table. Back in the area soon and this is where we will dine before heading home. Clean area and well lit eating area. It is definitely on the A2 rotation for top spots to go for Korean cuisine. read more

We tried their fried chicken and it was a great deal!! $24 for a bucket of fried whole chicken pieces, fries and even fried tokkbokki (so unique), a cup of rice&seaweed sprinkles, and a cup of radish (tasted sweet and extra yummy)! We got takeout so the chicken batter was pretty hard but it still tasted good! The deep fried tokkbokki (rice cake) was my Favorite because it was different and delicious! read more

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Macheko is a great option for hearty korean barbecue. The bulgogi was well marinated, you can choose to have it pre cooked or cook it yourself. We also ordered the pork belly and seafood soondubu which were both solid as well. Salad bar had lettuce and other veggies for wrapping (comes with all bbq orders). read more

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I've come here a few times and though I've enjoyed it, it has its pros and cons. The food is always pretty decent but severely overpriced. I shouldn't have to pay $13 for a simple Gimbap. As far as service, I have never really had a problem with that, everyone is generally very kind. The ambiance is great and I really enjoy the casual vibe of the restaurant. Overall, if the food wasn't so expensive, I would definitely come more often but I just can't afford it, hence why I make a lot of my Korean food at home. read more

Macheko - Bulgogi Gimbap - Korean Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

Decided to try this restaurant while in the area. Sat at a grill table so we could have freshly grilled Kalbi and Pork Belly. Portions were very small for the prices charged and it was expensive. Kalbi marination was barely detectable. Pork belly was good, but only with the sesame/salt dipping sauce, otherwise if you eat it by itself it's just unseasoned pork. I liked that they have a self-serve condiment bar (aka K-Garden) where you can grab your own fresh lettuce, garlic, jalapeños, other vegetables and seasoned daikon radish slices to accompany your grilled meats. Service was spotty. The two ladies running around trying to service every table was clearly too much for them. They only came to our table to light up the grill, and deliver the banchan and meat. They didn't check on the grill (which was out of gas) or assist with the grilling. Also it would have been nice if they let us know about and gave instructions on their K-Garden. We would have missed it completely if it weren't for the neighboring table telling us about it. read more

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This is a terrific Korean restaurant in Ypsilanti. We stumbled upon it in a Yelp search when we were shopping in the area. It is situated in a strip plaza with several other interesting restaurants. We were seated right away when we walked in. We were given the choice between sitting on the BBQ side or on the standard restaurant side. We chose the BBQ side and were glad of it. Our server waited on us quickly and did a great job during our entire visit. The ambiance was quite pleasant and made for a relaxing meal. We were served the typical Korean starters including salads, noodles, Kimchi, etc. They were very good openers and accompaniments for the main meal. There were several good BBQ combos from which to select for dinner. We chose the Grill for 2 (Bulgogi, Galbi, Spicy BBQ Chicken and Spicy BBQ Pork). We cooked it ourselves as is the customary procedure at such places. All of the meats were wonderfully delicious. And we had enough to bring home for another small meal. The cost for all of this was reasonable and we were quite happy with the value. This was one of the better dining experiences we've had in Ypsilanti. We look forward to our next visit. read more

Side dishes are amazing! Food is great! Service was fine, except today that a lady humiliated us for giving too little tips. We paid by cash. And this lady literally came by our table, count the tips in front of us, and said "only X dollars?" From that moment of time, I may consider not coming back to this restaurant again. read more

The Korean barbecue wings are definitely worthy of a trip on its own always a hard choice between that and an entrée on the menu. Hot pots are always a way to go but they do have a great full men of items outside the Korean barbecue. read more

It has been way too long since my last visit. Outstanding banchan (fish cake, broccoli, kimchi, and mashed potatoes), takoyaki (fried battered balls of diced octopus), and my favorite Korean soup - Gamjatang (pork spine/neck bone with napa cabbage and potato in a spicy broth). Everything was outstanding and reasonably priced. Many Korean families enjoying lunch with K-Pop videos playing.. Great service and clean too. I really enjoyed eating my meal and will be visiting again soon. read more

This was our 2nd time dinning in @Macheko. Their flavors were on point for lots of dishes we've gotten so far! We absolutely LOVE their LA Galbi (short ribs) & Bulgogi Kimbop. They have a 50% off alcohol promotion on Monday nights so check that out on my picture as well! Ms. HyeYoung ALWAYS welcomed us so kindly. She always made sure our table was well taken care of. I feel like I'm Korea when I'm eating @Macheko because of their amazing Korean food & how kind Ms. HY treats us. I really appreciate her kindness. She also brought us a baby plate & smaller silverware for our little one without our request. She's very thoughtful :) Their KRN Fried chicken is really crispy and delicious as well! We love going to Macheko so we'll be back! 늘 잘 챙겨주셔서 감사해요, 혜영 이모님!!^^ read more

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The service was great! Food came out hot but pretty bland. I liked the side dishes more thanks bibimbap. read more

Macheko - Korean Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

One of my favorite places. Great for dates and big groups. I've only ever gotten the BBQ here but it's excellent, and compared to the very few alternatives around here, it's very reasonably priced. Be prepared to drop a lot of money. Outside of bbq, I've tried the pancake, dumplings and takoyaki which were all good. For pork conscious eaters, the fat they warm up the grill with is beef! read more

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An absolute gem! The food tasted like a home-cooked meal. I ordered the Soondufu soft tofu stew) and the spice level was perfect rich, flavorful, and served piping hot in a stone pot. The service was incredibly warm and welcoming. You can tell they put a lot of heart into their cooking. I'll definitely be coming back to try the rest of the menu! read more

One of my favorite Korean places in all of southeast Michigan! They have great food, lovely service and they are always really good about refills on the sides and barley tea. I love their bi bim bop and their Korean fired chicken. read more

Came here on a random Monday and enjoyed the food. They provide so many sides and were all really yummy. We ordered the bulgogi cheese gimbap and honestly, it was a bit underwhelming. I was hoping that the cheese would be more melty/cheesier but I could barely taste it. I might try their tuna salad gimbap next time. Tried their military soup and do ga ni tang. The military soup was hearty and as expected. The Do Ga Ni Tang was very gamy which was unexpected. It was also quite bland but they did provide garlic, radish, and salt which I think is used to reduce the gamy taste and give the soup more flavor. Service was quick and the atmosphere is ideal for large groups or just a night out with friends. read more

Macheko - Sides + Bulgogi Cheese Gimbap + Military Soup (Top) + Do Ga Ni Tang (Bottom) - Korean Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

This is our go-to for Korean food, hands-down, whether it's takeout or dining in. We love it. I love the lunch special with naengmyeon and pork kalbi (that I've tried to reverse engineer to no avail). Orders have always been ready to go when we pick them up, too, and still pretty hot when we get home (it's a bit of a hike). Totally worth it. I hope this place sticks around for years. read more

We had the chance to eat dine in finally, and we were blown away. After trying more dishes, I think the price range is just right. They have high quality food. I loved that they included veggies in the spicy pork like mushrooms and peppers. The ban chan were all amazing. We also tried the naengmyeon, which are cold buckwheat noodles. I highly recommend for summer. The seafood pancake (pajeon) was amazing. Everything is good here. read more

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I was craving for some Gimbap and found this place online. My boyfriend and I decided to grab lunch here and also shared the Bulgolgi dish. Service was great! We both thought that the ladies here were very attentive and made sure we had what we needed and would bring us extra napkins without us even asking. Didn't take long for our orders. Everything tasted so fresh. Food was very flavorful! So good that I placed another Gimbap order to go. We'll definitely be back to check out other food options there! read more

Macheko - Korean Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

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Solid Korean BBQ. My husband and I shared the sweet & spicy for 2. We subbed the pork for extra bulgogi. It also came with bbq chicken which was a bit bland and galbi which was very tender and tasty. We hadn't done Korean BBQ in a few years and kind of wish the servers guided us a little more in the beginning. Overall had a good time and enjoyed our meal. Compared to other Korean BBQ places the price was fair and good portions. Would definitely come back to try their other menu items. read more

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We tried the galbi, bulgogi, japchae, and 2 kinds of chicken wings. We liked everything except the chicken wings. There is a sweetness to the breading that we did not like. The food came out very quickly. Service was friendly but the guy did disappear on us and no one returned to our table. Ask for everything you need right away. read more

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Pretty solid dinner and quite affordable! The ddaro gukbap is a bit too salty but otherwise includes plenty of tender beef, radish, bean sprouts, and other veggies. The seafood pancake is pretty hearty with shrimp, clam/mussel (?), and green onions. There is a good variety of banchan and the rice was cooked well. read more

Macheko - 46. Ddaro Gukbap - Korean Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

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I'm gonna come right out and say that MG is pretty much the *ONLY* Korean option I have within 60 mile radius from me. So they definitely take points (or in Yelp's case, half-to-a-full star) from this fact. Actually, this is a lie. There is one other place in-town that my family used to go to when we first moved here, but that was until we started to venture out towards Michigan and discovering many more places that served better food; MG being one of them. Having spent a long time in L.A., where you generally pick a place that specializes in a few core items, it was initially very hard to trust a place that had easily 60+ items on their menu. But lack of availability altogether made us want to try, then being pleasantly surprised by more than a few items on their list made me want to come back more times. I was also reminded of my youth days and how restaurants in Indiana 20 years ago was pretty much the same way. When you don't have enough demands for such food, there won't be enough new restaurants to fulfill our individual cravings. Instead, existing restaurant owners/chefs with decent cooking skills will expand their current menu to offer more varieties. I'm just happy MG is able to quench my entry-level K-food thirst. I have a long way to go before I can claim I've tried most of their offerings, but at least they have the basics like KBBQ, sullungtang and Korean fried chicken. So far I've been happy with most everything I've ordered, and I'm okay with that. read more

Pretty expansive Korean restaurant. Pretty affordable given the selections, and they have very good deals too. I came with 4 other people and we got the combo for 4 and also an order of #22. They gave the classic sesame oil/salt and sauce for the meat and they were perfect. #22 is soooo good, very tender. Everything that came with the combo was also really good. I usually don't get chicken at kbbq, but I might order it again next time because of all good it is. Highly recommend read more

Pretty good variety of Korean food, definitely tastes like home and the servers are very fast and kind - got the galbi, soondubu, jjambbong, and black bean noodles - the galbi is really juicy when they grill it for you in the kitchen with onions and veggies on the side. The soondubu has a ton of seafood too, super filling and spicy. The black bean noodles aren't the best I've ever tasted but still one of the most accessible ones in the vicinity of Ann Arbor. The jjambbong is HUGE; they definitely give you a hefty amount of food, kind of an achievement if you're able to finish. Great soup and the noodles are perfectly cooked read more

Macheko - 19. Soon Du Bu Lunch jjajang 1. Jja Jang Myeon Lunch 18. Galbi 2. Champon Lunch - Korean Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

Korean bbq was amazing so easy to cook on the grill. Service was great, always checking in making sure everything was okay. Restaurant was well organized and so fun! read more

Macheko - Korean Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

The waiter was super nice to us! The raw beef is not very fresh tho. The pig feet was palatable, highly recommend! However the beef intestines again were not cleaned. I highly doubt I ate because the dark thing inside is bitter. read more

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The best authentic korean food in the Ann arbor/ ypsi area. Ive been coming here for years and can't recommend it enough. The staff and owner are soo friendly. The food is amazing, I recommend the beef bibibop, bulgogi box (lunch special), bulgogi kimbap, kimchi udon, chicken wings, and fried veggie gyoza. read more

Always great food when we come here. It was a bit tricky when I went to get takeout a few weeks ago, as they kept walking past me when I was standing up by the bar. I actually had to stop someone to see how I could order. Our last trip was perfect. The food came out quickly and I loved every bite of it! It's always busy when we stop in, and my daughter loves that they play her kpop music videos on the tvs when we go in. read more

Macheko - Bibimbap dolsot - Korean Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

We were really excited to hear about a Korean restaurant in Ypsilanti. Usually we get our bibimbap from Bell's Diner in Ann Arbor and haven't found a place in Ypsilanti to match it. Ordered the veggie bibimbap as take-out, got it home and what a disappointment. This comes with tofu and there were about 8 little cubes of fried, dried up, tasteless tofu. The wasn't much rice or spinach. OK, the carrots, cucumbers and other vegetables were fine but this was a poor version of bibimbap. Not much food and since tofu is the main protein you would think it would be plentiful and tasty. The restaurant looks great, with a grill at each table. But hard to justify blowing more money at a place that was so disappointing. read more

Came here for BBQ and some kimbap. They sadly informed us that they don't serve kimbap on the weekend, only during the week. There's a huge colander filled with red leaf lettuce at the next table. All bbq is nicely wrapped and dressed with the red leaf lettuce. We ordered 2 spicy chicken BBQ. My husband said it's toasty inside, the air is on, maybe low, but there's a lot of heat from the grills no doubt. The spicy chicken meat is yummy and has a nice kick to it. The chicken meat came with asparagus, mushrooms, enoki mushrooms and onions. We asked for some garlic to add to the grill. Their kimchi banchan is not bad, they provided potato salad, fish cake, broccoli, green onion salad. They have the purple rice here. The bbq food was good and the service was great. All staff help each other out and you can ask anyone for anything and they will gladly bring it to you or address your concerns. Great service. I see why it's so popular and often busy here. It was beyond filling and wonderfully delicious. read more

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I tried coming here today but apparently you need reservations? I haven't come here for awhile, so I was unfamiliar with how it worked. Oh well, just a heads up to people reading this review around the same time frame I wrote it. I've been coming here for several years and have tried lots of dishes here. I love their banchan here, and even though it's been awhile, I still remember the potato salad and how it tastes. Everything else I've had is good, too! For entrees, I'd recommend the following: * Dogani Tang - if you like cartilage and ox knees and whatnot, this is the soup for you. It's light, yet creamy at the same time. They are generous with the amount of cartilage and ox knees they give you (a bit too much for me, imo). There's also dry beef brisket slices in the soup and some noodles. Solid choice for a rainy day, if you're feeling under the weather, or simply if you want something comforting. * Tripe Soondubu - probably my favorite soondubu in the area. Pretty flavorful soup overall, can't go wrong. * Gimbap - I think it's just beef gimbap here, but I love that they use purple rice here since it adds more color. I also like that they add a bit of cheese which gives it a more savory flavor. Solid choice and would recommend as an appetizer or a lighter meal. * Mul naengmyeon - Love the noodles they use here. Great chilly meal for hot weather days or whenever you're craving it. Broth is pretty flavorful. Get some KBBQ and you will get an explosion of flavors - sweet, tangy, savory, etc. The KBBQ is probably the best in the area, but overall, still really pricy for OK quality meat. Portions aren't very large either. Would not recommend the combinations here. It's expensive and doesn't come with a lot of food. You're better off getting a la carte (at least you'll be able to choose your own meat). I don't think the seafood we got from the combo (I think it was the $99 one if prices are still the same from this summer) was all that fresh either. Overall, probably my go-to Korean restaurant here. There are some cons, but a solid choice in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area. read more

Macheko - Mul Naengmyeon - Korean Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

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We started our experience with a temperature check and hand sanitizer squirt by our hostess. I liked that. Upon being seated, menus and tea were brought for us. The tea was nice and hot, with a pleasant, earthy aroma. After ordering, our side dishes were brought. I ordered Chap Chae with beef and loved the amount of fresh vegetables and well seasoned tender meat. My dining companion ordered ox tail soup and found it to be undersalted, but fresh and hot. Overall, the experience was pleasant and prices were reasonable. read more

Macheko - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

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Dare I say this is the best Korean meal I have had? I adore Korean food and relished it in SOCAL. This was the closest experience I have had in Michigan. Their COVID precautions were second to none. Reservations are required on weekends and your temp is checked at the entry point. Upon passing, hand sanitizer is administered before you enter the dining room, which has limited seating now. The options that we chose were amazing: shrimp shumai, pork Mandu and soon du bu- jjigae. They were all perfect, and the seafood pot was brimming with tofu, egg, veg, clams, mussels, shrimp and calamari. The banchan was the best that I have ever had. It was potato salad, fish cake, broccoli, kimchi cabbage and cucumber, green onion salad. The purple rice was the icing on the proverbial cake. Don't let the strip mall location deter you, foodies. Run, don't walk. read more

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The food is delicious! We love the BBQ, stews and pasta dishes. The chicken is delicious! Our favorite restaurant.

Authentic dishes just like I've had in Seoul. An amazingly large menu. I've been there for lunch, dinner & takeout (Covid) well over 100 times. Great service and a very friendly owner & staff. read more

Super friendly and welcoming staff and amazing food! Had lunch there, all the different banchan you could want. Free tea. Had the dolsot bibimbap stone bowl (crispy rice is soooo good!) and spicy chicken lunch special with a side of shrimp shumai and seaweed salad (definitely not needed as there was so much food, but still yummy!) Also, very chill vibes/ambiance! Def recommend and looks like the Korean BBQ would have been awesome, nice complementary bar was stocked! read more

Solid Korean food. They have tender Kalbi, good soups, fried mandu, jjigae. I really appreciate the staff here too. Very warm and friendly towards families. read more

We came to Macheko for the first time , it was a Friday. Very busy, but we got our food pretty quick. The service was good, the waiter was very attentive.We tried the fried chicken, I liked the blazing sauce better than the plain one. Jap chae was flavorful, but I don't think I will order the seafood next time, too many shells, The Gop Chang Soon Du Bu soup was ok, not my favorite. But we will definitely come back to try more dishes! read more

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As mostly a vegetarian, my options were pretty limited. But their veggie bimbimbap was the most delicious I've had. I loved the flavors. Spend the extra dollar and get it in their stone bowl which makes the bottom rice nice and crunchy. Ask for the hot sauce which is gochujang and add it to your dish - turns out extra yummy. You see a lot of Koreans at the restaurant, so it's probably as authentic as it gets. Knocked off a star because they can get super busy and we ended up walking out once because we didn't get our wait staff even after 15 minutes of being seated. It shows that they're a great restaurant but they do need to add more staff on a busy night. Suggestion is to go on a weekday and early - you'll get all the attention and great food too! read more

Macheko - Korean Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

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This is the second time that I have gone to this place and right off the bat, I recommend this restaurant. The atmosphere is a combination of casual/cozy. The volume in the restaurant can get a little loud but not obnoxious. The waitstaff were friendly, efficient, patient and attentive. My daughter has low blood sugar and if she doesn't eat regularly, she feels very shaky with an upset stomach. I went up to our waitress and told her what was happening. She dashed into the kitchen and returned with a bowl of rice. My daughter ate the rice and felt better right away. Kudos to our waitress for caring and having urgency in helping my daughter. For dinner - We ordered : - "Pork party" for 2. Marinated pork steak, Belly and sliced pork loin. You take the pork and grill it at your table. The pork was very tender and tasty. Later during dining we ordered a half serving of pork. There were 6 of us with 2 ravenous teenagers. - Miso soup. It was only $ 1 a bowl. - Jap Chae A glass noodle dish stir fried with beef and a dash of toasted sesame seed oil. This was very good dish and one of my all time favorites. If you don't know what to select this is a recipe anyone would like. - Samson Champon This us made with a base of gochujang ( a red chili paste). If you are familiar with Soon du boo, you will understand this soup. Instead of tofu, its made with noodles. I enjoy Soon du boo although to much tofu for me. This version of the soup with noodles is spot on for me. - Jjagang Myeon This is a noodle dish with black bean paste. The taste for me was Chef Boyardee's spaghetti in a black pasta sauce. My daughter really liked this dish. I believe this dish does not fit an American's palate. Their menu offers many more offerings. Such as beef Korean BBQ and varouos Hot Pot offerings. Additionaly there are many other single dishes to order off the menu. Do I have any critiques about this restaurant ? Nothing worth mentioning. This place is not cheap but you will feel value for the money spent, the incredible food that you had, the excellent service and the great experience. I am looking forward to dining there again. read more