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    Mapo Korean Restaurant

    4.8 (27 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    First time here! My and my friend got wayyy too much food but we wanted to try everything it was so worth it though.... Food was 10/10 honestly the best korean food we both had in a while. Our server, I believe he was the owner, was super nice and we could hear him cooking the food Ambiance was super nice too and not crowded! Definitely will be back to support. My new late night go to spot!

    Bossam and banchan
    Harvey S.

    Stopped by for a bite before hitting the bars and wow, this place is legit. We got the bossam (steamed pork) and the potato pancakes. Both were giant portions and delicious. The banchan was super fresh and delicious. Was enough food to feed 4-5 people. Wish we lived closer, would be here all the time to try other menu items.

    Beef soup w/ brisket and banchan
    Nancy M.

    Beef soup with brisket was delicious! Highly recommend for a cold day or anytime. Soup with a lot of meat, noodles and a bowl of rice. Season your soup with salt and the green onions provided, so good. The soup was piping hot and flavored perfectly after adding the salt and green onion. They have 3 kinds of banchan, which includes fish cake, kimchi and radish and each banchan was perfectly seasoned! We couldn't stop eating the banchan and asked for multiple refills hehe and they were was so kind and happy to bring a refill each time! We went on a Saturday night and service was great but there was only 1 person working the front at the time. Luckily there weren't that many patrons hopefully because it was early dinner but hoping this place becomes more popular! Would totally come again.

    Ariel L.

    I was craving soup at night and found this spot open late. So happy I tried this spot! The soup here is soo good! We got the beef soup with brisket & the rice cake and dumpling soup. They have one of the best beef soups I've had. The broth is soo flavorful & the brisket is tender. The banchan was also really yummy. The worker was super nice & I loved how clean the restaurant is.

    Will definitely  come back. Everything  was delicious.  Top: Kimchee Stew. Middle: Seafood Pancake. Bottom: Beef Soup w/ Brisket
    Vi N.

    Date night w/ the BF. We were in the mood for Korean food. Went on good Old yelp and came across this place. Its a quiet little mum and pop shop. Has amazing food and service. I got the the beef soup w/ brisket, the bf got kimchee stew, and we got the seafood pancake. Everything was delicious. Will definitely come back to try their bossam and mackerel. Give this place a try if ure a korean food fan. Cheers

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    Doli O.

    - Bean sprouts were perfectly seasoned. - Kimchi was good, but a little too salty. - Seafood pancake was soft, crispy, not dry, packed with seafood, perfectly seasoned. - Bossam had thicker cuts than I was used to, but was still decent. - Water tasted good. This review was based on my personal experience at the time.

    Bossam
    Jamie C.

    A gem. This was my 2nd time visiting Mapo Korean, and it was absolutely amazing! The Kimchi stew with poke ribs was gigantic and delicious with so much kimchi and pork ribs. The 6 of us barely finished half of it. Bossam was awesome as well. Service was great and so was the price. This will be our go to Korean restaurant when we crave Bossam and Kimchi Stew with Port ribs and no to mention Soju!

    Cindy W.

    Love this place! Lots of parking outside and plenty of seating available. Very modern vibe. The food is authentic and delicious. Service is great and fast. I would highly recommend.

    Wow the food was amazing, we came here after watching demon slayer and was not disappointed. Went here specifically for the Bossam and it was a 10/10z I also ordered one of the soups and it was so gas.

    Bossam

    Ordered Bossam and I enjoyed it very much. Portion was very good for the price. We also ordered the lunch special beef brisket soup and that was tasty as well. All the banchans were fresh and plentiful. I will be coming again!

    Sul lung tang and Braised kimchi with pork ribs is delicious
    Doug K.

    Food and service is awesome! Food portion size is huge its definitely shareable. And the prices are nice! Its a traditional korean themed restraunt! Definitely will be coming back!

    Soy sauce Crab was so delicious! Must try!

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    Food was good. Flavor on point and love that it's open kinda late. Very chill vibe. Food came out timely and staff was friendly.

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    Great food , and service by the owner... ambience is korean local neighborhood restaurant! Which I enjoyed very much!...

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    추운날 따뜻한 설렁탕을 먹을때 즐거움을 느꼈고 집에가서도 진정 꿀잠을 잦습니다. 국밥먹고 일어난 다음날은 정말로 기운이 넘쳐 아침운동에 힘을써서 근육강화에 좋은것 같내요

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    New place. Its quiet nice. Foods good. Authentic korean food. Services are good. And they give out pretty good portions for the price.

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