This place is definitely a hidden gem in Menifee! We were welcomed as soon as we walked in by our server, Micah who was amazing!! Very attentive, explained the menu, and gave solid recommendations. The restaurant is clean, spacious and clearly family‑owned, which gives it a warm, homey vibe. Mama's Kitchen is the real deal. It's not an all‑you‑can‑eat or cook‑your‑own type of spot. This is true Korean home cooking, made fresh by Mama herself in the kitchen. The name couldn't be more accurate. The menu offers a good variety of different dishes, which are big enough to share between 2 people. We ordered the Japchae and the Korean short ribs (Galbi), which came with steamed rice and five small plates of banchan. The dishes were the perfect amount for my mom and me to share. Everything was delicious. The Galbi was melt‑in‑your‑mouth tender, and the Japchae was seasoned just right with bulgogi and shiitake mushrooms. The banchans definitely hit the spot. I couldn't get enough of the fish cake, shredded daikon kimchi, and cucumber kimchi. The only thing I would suggest, is the size of their banchan! Their serving size were very small amounts. This was our first time here and it didn't disappoint. Mama even came out to check on us, welcomed us personally, and even took a picture with my Mama!! Overall I was quite pleased with our food, even my pickiest critic, my mom, gave it her official Mom's Stamp of Approval, so we'll definitely be back. read more

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My elderly mother and I walked into this restaurant at 8:25 pm. It is posted that the restaurant closed at 9:00 on a Friday night. The young lady walked us to a table and plopped the menus in front of us. She walked away to retrieve utensils which she then dropped on the table and said " last call for food is 8:30. You have 4 minutes. ( just like that)... It seems she could have just said they were closed for business when we walked in, instead of seating us. I can't review the food, she didn't give us a chance to order. We drove an hour to try the restaurant... I just told her we would come back another day. I doubt I will though. I would like to inquire with " Mama" if their standing policy is no more customers after 8:30... or if this was just an employee wanting to leave by 9 pm. If so, please clearly state your policy. Thank you. read more

Kind of dimly lit but clean and spacious, I believe this is the only Korean cuisine restaurant within this area unless you head towards Temecula so their prices are a little on the higher end. Service was great, all the employees are very friendly and attentive. We got the tofu soup which came with a side of rice and an egg, kalguksu, bibimbap, and an order of egg rolls. Unlike most korean restaurants, only certain entrees will come with 5 banchans (side dishes) for the whole table, in our case it came with our bibimbap. Everything was really good, classic flavors. The eggrolls I believe were veggie based. read more

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We stopped here on a road trip just off the highway. Love the homie and family owned vibe from the get go. Prices are quite high for the area more like LA prices. Katsu was listed as "giant" which was anything but that. It was large but super thin, almost felt like complaining. The mackerel was the star dish and grilled to absolute perfection and juicy, highly recommend. The rest of the dishes were pretty much just ok. A decent stop but the rating here appears too high IMHO read more

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My family and I moved here from OC a couple years ago and we frequently go back there for various reasons but we were craving Korean food after church in the area and stumbled upon this place. I'm not sure if it's because there are so many Korean food options in Orange County that this in comparison seems just okay. The food did seem a little overpriced compared to other places I've been to but I can understand that there's not really a lot of competition out here. The service was really nice! We had a couple questions about the dishes and our server made sure they were all answered. It's a nice and chill spot to go to if you're ever craving Korean food and in the area. read more

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10/10 Service and food are fantastic Definitely recommend for anyone looking for authentic Korean food read more

Loved this location and will definitely be returning! The food was so good and the service was spectacular!

First time here. Mama must have forgotten to add seasoning to the food because it had no flavor. The short rib soup tasted like beef broth. No salt, no flavor at all. Had high hopes for this place because usually small hole in the walls have good food. It was also way overpriced. Definitely will not be coming back read more

I was visiting someone in the area and stopped here for lunch. I ordered the tofu soup with galbi, which came with 5 sides. I didn't get my servers name, but she was great! It's a decent sized establishment with amble seating and K-POP playing. Overall, pretty chill vibes here. Now onto the food! My tofu soup, rice and sides came out first. I love that it came with an egg! The sides were picked radish, potato salad, kimchi, fish cake, and radish kimchi. The soup was pipping hot and had a lot of tofu, which I love of course! The galbi (about 4 pieces) came out on a sizzling plate with a bed of onion. The meat was cooked perfectly and was very flavorful. I love that it came with onions! As far as price, it is pretty pricy for what it is. But I get it, it's how things are currently. My total pre-tip was about $40 since I was paying with card. I believe it would've been $37 pre-tip with cash. Overall, good food and good experience. If you're willing to pay the price, I say it's worth it. Otherwise, go to an AYCE KBBQ for the same price and eat to your hearts desire. read more

Food is overpriced especially for the ambiance and location. Bibimbap supposedly comes w meat but there's very little like no more than a spoonful. It's a joke for the price that they charge of $23? They might as well call it vegetarian. We questioned the waitress and her answer was I don't cook the food! Well I was disappointed cuz we dine out and order food a lot so I was hoping it would be good. read more

I usually don't write reviews but I was so pleasantly surprised at this place. Immediately walking in, the server was really busy but very attentive and really nice. The food is a bit on the pricier side but that's expected for this type of restaurant. Food was a 9.5/10, felt like a home cooked Korean meal and the sides were generous and yummy. Would highly recommended the tofu soup and the spicy pork belly dish with kimchi, both were 10/10!! I'm not sure if the lady that cooked was the owner but it looked like she had taken the time to come out and check on some of the elderly tables which I thought was so sweet. Very happy about this place, I could see myself as a regular here read more

Mama's Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Menifee, California

Drove from Moreno Valley to try this restaurant recommended by my sister and it was so delicious. We ordered bulgogi, beef ribs, seafood pancake, spicy rice cakes with ramen, rolled eggs, kimchi fried rice, bibimbap and boneless chicken wings. The side dishes were fresh and tasted delicious. Everything has a good flavor, I am so happy to find a Korean restaurant that serves fresh food. read more

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Food was great. Large potion. Can be pricey. We had it delivered and it was still hot and fresh. The spicy pork bulgogi was so good! It came with sides too! It can be a bit pricey but did taste fresh and almost homemade. Would definitely recommend read more

The food here is delicious! My kids go nuts for their spam fried rice. The bulgogi is so flavorful and a great portion for two people to share. The banchan is all so good and the kimchi is to die for! We've been here multiple times and have ordered delivery and are always so happy with the food. Their staff is so lovely and the service is always top notch. read more

Mama's Kitchen - Shrimp Tempura, Spicy Stir Fried Rice Cakes, Spam Fried Rice - Korean Near Me - Menifee, California

Food here is alright, but not the best i've ever tried. The main issue here is quality and quantity. The Galabi ribs are not washed enough so when you eat close to the bone , you just get tiny pieces of bone all in your mouth. I purchased three things for $96 and there was hardly any meat! You'd expect the biggest portion of the plate to be meat especially if it was $45. "salad" is just chopped lettuce... I love Korean food but just drive to temecula! Like I genuinely cannot wrap my mind around how much they are charging for such a small amount of food. read more

Mama's Kitchen - $18 boneless wings - Korean Near Me - Menifee, California

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Highly recommend coming here if you're craving Korean food. Everything was delicious! Service was great! Came here in the middle of the week so there was no wait and the place was nice and calm. read more

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This place is WAAAAYYYYY too good to not have a line wrapped around the corner. I was a little suspect because there was only one other family there on a Saturday afternoon but man am I so happy we tried this place! The restaurant is super clean and culturally authentic.Our server was so sweet and attentive. She was the absolute sweetest. I usually take pictures of my food but I was so excited I couldn't get a picture fast enough. We had the short ribs, the marinated chicken, a ramen, the dumplings, and fried eggs for our toddler. It was all just so amazing! Can't wait to visit again! read more

The food was pretty good, matched our expectations. However, the price of the meals and service is why I have to give this a 3/5. The lady serving us did not refill our waters and did not explain the 5 sides per table if an entree was ordered. There were 5 of us and yet we get the same amount of sides as a two person table. On top of that, the prices are way too much. $25 is the average price for the entrees. Ambiance was clean. Unfortunately, will not come again. read more

Mama's Kitchen - Assorted Seafood Pancake ($25) - Korean Near Me - Menifee, California

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Food decent but... Service needs work. This is a small mom and pops. Just a little recommendation to the owners, you may want to rethink your staff choice to represent your restaurant. Lots of choices coming soon to Menifee, and you gotta be nicer, more welcoming, and maybe even smile to make your customers feel welcome. We felt the exact opposite and asking for additional sides, they make you feel guilty for even asking, immediately tell you about the up charge, but not clear about whether one side or one "round" of sides like all other Korean restaurants do. We'll continue to drive to Temecula even though we live in Menifee for Korean food. Much better service and value. Potions even bigger. Only go if desperate for Korean food in Menifee. Don't come for the service. They won't last long with service like this. Can't do it on food alone. read more

Space: Plenty of parking and space for parties of 5+ or more. A very casual environment for those looking to eat with friends or recover from a night out. Service: I would say once again standard customer service (expect nice and able to check-in with your party). Dishes: My party ordered the Grilled Mackerel, Spam Fried Rice, and Spicy Cold Noodle. I would give the Mackerel and Cole Noodle a 10/10. They are both refreshing and provide distinct tastes to anyone that needs a change in their daily life. The spam fried rice was a bit more on the oily side, but for anyone who appreciates a good rice dish this would be perfect for you. Eating these dishes between two people if enough to feel satisfied. Side Dishes: If you wanted to get a refill on side dishes, only (2) of the (5) are free. You have to pay extra for any additional refills. Price: From Korean restaurant standards, some items on the menu are more expensive than others. If you want a discount, bring cash because it'll be a 5% discount off your total. If you're in the area, want any semblance of Asian food, and don't care about pricing, give this place a try. read more

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This is our second time at Mama's Kitchen and like always they didn't disappoint. Food is made to order and fresh and delicious. The Gimbap was amazing and the Kimchi is so crunchy and flavorful. Service was on point, the waitress was so nice. The place is clean and very quiet. Highly recommended!!!! read more

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The service was good, she checked on us often. The food was mixed, the soup was delicious and the sides overall were pretty good, the flavors were a little off on some and the bibimbap was just ok. Not much flavor at all. But overall it was a good meal and we will have to try something different next time. read more

Mama's Kitchen - Menu - Korean Near Me - Menifee, California

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Delicious Korean Food. Great service from Abigail & Vicky. Ordered the Beef Bulgogi & Gimbap, very good & flavorful, definitely coming back here to try their other items. read more

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Abigail was the server and really effective and fast. Loved the shrimp tempura but the fried corn was awesome read more

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My ONLY complaint is that it was warm inside but it was such a hot day. Food was very good. Service was impeccable. Would go again if i was in the area. read more

Mama's Kitchen - Marinated spicy pork ribs - Korean Near Me - Menifee, California

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Great service. The server made sure we had everything and checked on us. The vibe was friendly and chill with K-pop videos playing.

Based on reviews I had super high hopes. But the experience was terrible. The quality of the food and portions of certain things was very low. First two of us ordered the Hot stone rice with kimchi and mixed veggies with beef. There was ONE type of veggie, bean sprouts. The portion of meat was minuscule and unseasoned. Honestly everything we ordered needed salt. When I asked the waitress about the veggies she said that's just how it comes. I let her know I did not want the dish and would like something else. She said okay, took the dish away and I told her and my new order. Bulgogi. I never saw that bulgogi. A friend had ordered a meal that came with a side of bulgogi and about 10 minutes after he got part of the meal she came back and said "the bulgogi is coming" and his came about 5 minutes later but not mine. Finally me and my friend decided to go get pizza while our husbands stayed to take care of the bill. Upon receiving our check my meal I didn't even touch was still being charged and the bulgogi wasn't even entered on the check. When my husband pointed out the dish that was returned the girl said "well we served it and it was touched so we have to charge you" Mind you she didn't explain that when she took it and I only touched it to hand it back to her. Thankfully the manager was there and removed the item. My husband got the katsu. It was dry/overcooked and under seasoned. It was edible but Ono Hawaiian is better and for 20 bucks that's shouldn't be the case. Overall bad food and bad service. read more

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Food was delicious. Owner "Mama" was very hospitable. She even came out to greet her customers. She cooks the food herself. Place was big, great for large group. read more

I didn't go. I looked up AYCE KBBQ and this popped up so I called to ask any they confirmed they were more "home style" and not AYCE. Food looks good though will definitely come in the future and review. read more

The place was clean and modest. Place was a little busy when we walked in but it did not affect my service which I was nervous about at first. The food was hot and flavorful we had mild pork tofu stew, I don't want to mess up the name of the korean sushi roll but was yummy and I used to est this when I was a kid in hawaii so I loved it so much, I ALSO HAD kalbi ribs and it was hot and tender tasted so good. It was a little pricey but the food wasn't a disappointed. The sides were also equally good and we appreciated them being refilled.when asked. read more

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Would never come back to this establishment! Serviseemed rushed and rude. The waitress aggressively gave us our food and showed so much attitude while taking our order. The prices of the food are absurd for such mediocre quality and portions. bibimbap was $20 and the short rib $40 I do not recommend read more

Mama's Kitchen - Korean short rib - Korean Near Me - Menifee, California

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Went here based on a recommendation from a local. This is a great Korean Kitchen. The restaurant was not busy and the ambiance was "sterile". Nonetheless we had a great meal of beef with six sides and beer/wine. The food was very good and there was plenty. The service was OK. Not very attentive, but still OK. If you are in Manifee and wanting Korean, this is a great place. read more

We stopped here on a recommendation from a colleague. The atmosphere is lacking although they do try to create it with lights and music. The service was pleasant. We ordered the rib platter to share and some drinks. Everything is set up to share including the alcohol. I wouldn't have ordered the soju If I'd known the beer was a liter. Anyway. The ribs were delicious and so were the sides of kimchi, pickled cucumber and radish. The fish cakes were yummy too. The only thing we weren't crazy about were the sweet corn mash potatoes (why?). Any way, the prices were reasonable and we left satisfied. read more

Such a memorable dinning experience with my family. The lady who waited on us was so welcoming and genuine. D Great food too. read more

So so good, authentic Korean cuisine & it's really clean in there. 10/10 The ladies are also really nice and attentive. read more

Mama's Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Menifee, California

I was so excited to see a koren bbq so much closer to home. I do wish they had the all you can eat and cooking option but I don't mind because the plate options was great I got the bulgogi it was pleasantly marinated the sides were delightful as well. The restaurant was clean and decorated for the holiday. The owner was out and about and friendly as well. Definitely visit again read more

Micah was an exceptional server. The restaurant was spacious cozy atmosphere. The food was very good . Everything arrived promptly during our first visit, and the waiter even suggested some dishes. She inquired if we had any questions beyond that, and she assured us that the place was absolutely amazing. I would definitely return.. I even shared a dish with my mom that was enough to fill us both. We ordered eggrolls and other dishes, but the chicken was my favorite. As soon as you walk in, everything looks immaculately clean and organized. read more

Had an amazing first experience had been wanting to try this place for a while and it did not disappoint! Staff were very friendly, service was quick and food was great! I would say if you are a picky person this place is probably not for you, but if you enjoy trying new food then you will love it! Will be coming back as a regular customer. read more

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Food were pricey and stingy serving (not worth the price you're paying) entree with five sides of very small stingy serving! Food was not delicious, meat (protein)tasted too sweet! I hate it! Japchae noodles doesn't have much ingredients...few small veggies & missing meat????? Where's the meat/protein???? Charged too much for their food but they don't provide the right good quality of ingredients to the customers!!!! They just want to sucked money from the customers but not feeding them right!!! Server was busy, she was the only one working! Ambience-it was too warm inside, I asked the server to adjust the A/C because it was too warm, she said it was already on... And why too warm inside this restaurant??? Are they trying to conserve electricity???? read more

Had a great experience here! Mrs. Kim (the owner) personally came by to check on me and made sure everything was perfect, which really stood out. The food was delicious, and the service was even better. Micah was an awesome server--super attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Definitely coming back! read more