Stopped by here for lunch with two friends while we were in the neighborhood. We did a quick Yelp search, saw the promising reviews, and decided to just drive over. It was a weekday around 1:00 pm, and the restaurant was already pretty busy when we arrived. We ordered the galbi soup, spicy pork bulgogi, and bibimbap, which turned out to be the perfect amount of food for the three of us. Everything was comforting and satisfying, and came out nice and hot. The banchan was a little on the weaker side compared to other Korean restaurants, but overall it didn't take away from the experience. The restaurant was clean, the servers were very nice, and service was smooth despite how busy it was. Overall, a pleasant lunch spot, and I'd be happy to come back again if we're in the neighborhood. read more

Great addition to Tracy's food scene! Lovely family owned restaurant with hearty food!

Wow. Amazing Korean food. Friendly Korean speaking staff. Top items we enjoyed the most: 1. Japchae with beef. $15, +$3 for beef tofu or other meat. The flavorful noodles with the vegetables were great. 7/5 2. Tonkotsu with cheese. 8/5 Crispy, outside, melted cheese pulling out between pieces. Comes with rice and vinegared tonkatsu sauce. Very impressive. 3. Ban chan. It comes free with the meal and only a very small amount - but each item is very delicious. Salty and crunchy Cucumber kimchee, mild garlicky kimchee, sweet shoyu potatoes, soy beans, and slightly seasoned broccoli. 7/5 4. Toppogi with rice cake $10. 5/5. Satisfying mochi and nice rice cake. May order something else next time: 5. Hot stone bimbimbap. $20 it had lot of great veggies, and the beef on it was great, however, the veggies could have gotten a little more taste and gochujang was slightly thin and a little on the sweeter side. 3.5/5 6. Kalbi. $32 Solid. Very well marinated and cooked. But the price is too high. 5/5 so it is here in this category read more

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I live in Modesto and I didn't think it was worth all the time driving here to try this food. I was wrong. I got the Ramen plain because I'm really picky and it tasted amazing. I ordered a Fanta and the Bonchon is good with the fish cake and broccoli and kimchi. My dad ordered the jap chae for me and he ended up loving it. This place is bursting a flavor and smells good in here too. We will be definitely coming back. read more

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Marooooo, what it do! As one of the few / only Korean spots out here in Tracy, I am happy to say that they can deliver good Korean food. It's also owned by a lovely couple and has a friendly atmosphere due to that familial aspect! Due to that, I would make sure to check their hours on Yelp because sometimes they close at a max a week whenever they go to Korea / out of town and Apple Maps does not update that LOL. There's a few restaurants next to it like Kengo Sushi and a pho spot, but I only really go in this area when I want Korean food and don't feel like traveling to the bay. Although their menu is a bit more on the limited side, they have the classic options you'd usually see at a Korean restaurant that gets the craving done. For example, they have their spicy tofu stew (soondubo jjiggae) and bibimbap (rice bowls with meat & veggies offered on your choice of hot stone or cold). Good appetizer choices like Seafood pancake, chicken wings, and mandu. They don't have the grills like typical kbbq spots, but offer these cooked meats on a sizzling grill plate that comes with rice at no extra charge. Lunch is cheaper by like $10, so I'd recommend getting their Galbi or Pork Belly at this time rather than dinner. Love their banchan. I'm a huge fan of the sweet braised potato side dish, so I'm happy they have this! They will also gladly refill any of these options if you ask. Their seafood pancake is perfectly crispy / flakey and a good size to share between 3-4 people. Flavor is great. Got their Galbi at the lunch price of $22, which always hits. Good amount of meat given and you can tell that meat was #marinatedandgrilled. Easy to chew as well. Also a fan of purple rice so that's a plus. Overall, solid Korean spot. It's not the BEST I've had and their prices can be a bit steep at dinner. A bit more on the limited side when it comes to menu choices, but it's definitely good. I'm just glad it's a place my family and I can rely on whenever we want Korean food. read more

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Korean dining is all about the banchan. I love being able to mix and match flavors withe simple addition of a condiment. The tofu is probably my favorite, but nothing beats a good kimchee. Love the relaxed vibe and friendly service. Good portions don't hurt either. I recommend the pork belly, but so far, nothing has been disappointing. They automatically add a tip, but that doesn't bother me much. I have felt taken care of each time I visit. Recommend. read more

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Maroo Is authentic Korean! It tastes like my boyfriend's mom. She'd be impressed everything was delicious. I'm glad we drove an hour to try good Authentic Korean food. The service was really good for only 1 person out front. They were so polite and friendly. I was impressed . Give it a try read more

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Food is delicious! Service is good but only has one waitress and the restaurant gets busy at lunch.

We stopped in for lunch at Maroo on a Saturday around noon. It was totally empty when we arrived, but by the time we left it had filled up, which is always a good sign. We started with the Soy Glazed Chicken and the Beef Mandoo--both were excellent. The chicken was perfectly fried and had a flavorful glaze that wasn't too sweet or overpowering. The mandoo were crispy and tasted super fresh. They brought out rice and a nice variety of banchan after we ordered, and all the side dishes were really tasty. For mains, I got the Galbi soup which had a rich, flavorful broth and plenty of beef and veggies. My wife got the Soondubu stew which came bubbling hot with an egg to mix in. The flavor was good, but it had a bit too much tofu and not quite enough broth, so the balance felt a little off. Overall though, it was a really good lunch, and we'll definitely be back. They automatically add the tip, but the service was friendly and attentive, so no complaints there. read more

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This was the first Korean spot we tried in Tracy, and it was a great experience overall. The drive from Modesto wasn't bad at all, and it was well worth it. The service was warm and friendly, and the food really hit the spot. The spicy pork paired perfectly with the purple rice flavorful and satisfying. The spicy beef soup had a bold kick and deep flavor, and the seafood pancake was crispy, savory, and delicious. Everything was served fresh, and the beer came out cold just the way it should be. The place is on the smaller side, but it's clean and well-kept, making for a comfortable dining experience. Heads-up: All dine-in orders are automatically charged a service fee 15% for parties under 5 and 18% for groups of 6 or more. Definitely worth checking out if you're in or around Tracy and craving some solid Korean food. read more

Maroo Korean BBQ And Catering - Spicy pork , seafood pancake & spicy beef soup. - Korean Near Me - Tracy, California

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This is simply one of the best places in the entire bay area for authentic Korean food. It actually puts a lot of other so called good Korean restaurants like horribly overpriced Baekjeong to shame. Take for example just a few of their dishes: Their seafood pancake is the best version available within several hundred miles including all K spots in Sunnyvale, San Jose and even LA. It's perfectly crispy, seasoned, fresh and filled with great seafood bits. It has real texture to it and I can't find a better version anywhere on NorCal. Their sundubu is also the very best version with such complex layering of flavor and perfect tofu texture unlike the watery tepid or boiling spice pot versions that pretty much every other place attempts to make and fails miserably at. I can go on and on about their perfectly grilled mackerel, flavorful spicy calamari stir fry but the most amazing attention to detail has to be their banchan side dishes. I feel you can tell the overall quality of a Korean restaurant based in the quality of their side dishes and theirs are second to none. I am pretty sure I could just have rice and their banchan and he completely satisfied, it's that good. You may have noticed I have not said anything about their meats and the reason for that is while it is amazing and perfectly in line with any top tier kbbq you can get decent meats at most places because it's the hardest thing to mess up as long as the place uses high quality meat which of course they do. It really is the quality and consistency of every one of their dishes from top to bottom that will make you want to come back everytime you crave some real Korean food. Check out the best and dump the rest as you will permanently make a a side trip out to Tracy a regular occurrence because it's that good! read more

Really wonderful experience. Busy, Korean drinking / eating place atmosphere. Really great japchae (wonderful soy sweet salty taste), and great pork chop with cheese, made with egg. Great service, polite and attentive busy Korean speaking servers. read more

The restaurant is small but cozy and nice inside. The staff are friendy. The food is very good. I'll go back.

Good Korean food in the Tracy area. We enjoyed their galbi, bulgogi, kimchi pancake, banchan, and barley tea. Service is friendly and attentive. read more

Maroo Korean BBQ And Catering - Korean Near Me - Tracy, California

they gave our takeout order to someone else and didn't offer to remake our order. instead, they called that person and told them to turn around so that we could get OUR food that was handed to the WRONG customer. we ordered takeout around 7, and it said it would be ready in 50 mins. around 7:40 we went inside to check on our order and they looked confused, so i assumed they had forgotten. they didn't say anything to us they kind of scrambled around looking for our order or the receipt. they then told us it would be ready in 10-15 mins and to take a seat while we wait. after 5 mins of waiting, one of the workers came up to us and told us that they gave our order to the wrong person. without telling us about it first, they called that person and told them to come back bc they were given the wrong order. we asked if they could remake our order bc we didn't want to take home food that was given to someone else. they said they would only remake it IF they opened the bag, but if not, then we would have to take home the food given to someone else. i asked for a refund bc i was not going to take home food given to a diff person. kind of crazy that they didn't communicate with us about giving our order to the wrong person or even offer to remake it. instead, they decide to call them and tell them to turn around before bringing it to our attention. not a great first experience. read more

What a gem of a restaurant! Everything we ordered was so yummy. The bulgolgi, soy glazed chicken wings, soondubu stew, and spicy calamari were all delicious! read more

Maroo Korean BBQ And Catering - Soondubu stew - Korean Near Me - Tracy, California

This is a great Tracy find! I don't often stop here but meeting a friend for dinner and I was a big fan of this spot. They opened at 5pm we were about the 3rd group in on a Friday night - the spot filled up pretty fast, the restaurant itself isn't too large so be prepared to wait if you're going during prime dinner time. Ordered the strawberry soju, a little too artificial flavor for me but cute glasses and did the job. We got the seafood pancake, ordered the spicy rice cakes because I LOVE tteokbokki but he misheard and gave us spicy fried chicken - which no regrets, it was great. I got the galbi plate, brother got the bulgogi and friend got the tofu soup. Pancake was huge and flavorful, would've liked more dipping sauce. Banchans were also on the lighter side in amount. Otherwise will definitely keep this spot in mind next time I'm in Tracy! read more

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Came here for lunch and was craving japche and the side fixing I ordered over the phone and pick up in 25mins, small little restaurant ample parking I was greeted and taken care of and waited a lil longer to get my food they pack me up some extra sides, the noodles were nice and bouncy but I felt like it was missing something almost a 5 star tho. read more

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Be warned that tip is already included in the bill. It came as a surprise because it wasn't written anywhere. Before you say abything, I dined by myself and was planning to leave cash tip as I always do but when I got the bill, they already charged 18% Food is good but I won't be back because of this. The place is in a plaza so there's plenty of parking read more

Okay, Tracy, I see you! This place is not bad at all! We tried a few of their popular dishes, and I must say, everything tasted amazing! First, we had Japchae, one of my favorite noodles. It was delicious, and I definitely recommend ordering it. My husband ordered Bibimbap, and he said it was tasty as well. The Korean pancakes were so yummy! Big kid and husband shared one of their bbq and they were impressed! The service was great--attentive and friendly. We will definitely be returning again. The place is clean and such a charming establishment. read more

Three words to describe it: exquisite, homey, and positive vibes. Food: 4/5 For someone coming from the Bay Area, I was actually quite thrown off by how delicious this place was. We got the seafood pancake, the ramyun with cheese and seafood, along with the assorted vegetables. While the ramen was quite seasoned and stuff, I wished they used mozzarella cheese instead of American cheese to add a little more flavor to it. The assorted dishes were also kinda small in portion, and the kimchi wasn't really sour -- it had a little bit too much gochujang powder residue left in there. Overall good food -- just one star off for the blandness. Service: 5/5 Loved the service -- we were served right away and the waiters gave us time and gave really good recommendations :) Atmosphere: 4/5 I loved how warm it was inside -- it was honestly a little tight but I don't blame them as the mall itself is also quite small too. Overall, I'd come back here again read more

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I visited Maroo Korean BBQ and Catering on Saturday, 01/13/24, around noon for lunch. On my visit, I tried the Vegetable Pancake, Bulgogi, and Spicy Beef Soup. The pancake was savory and tasty. The soup was decent in flavor. The Bulgogi was packed with deliciousness. Along with these dishes, the restaurant served multiple side dishes. The purple rice, cucumbers, broccoli, etc. were all good. The service was friendly. However, I constantly had to stop the server for water refills, napkins, etc. In essence, there was a huge lack of attentiveness. For the restaurant to automatically charge 15% for a tip (I was aware that it was posted throughout the restaurant), the service still did not match that. I should not have to flag down the server frequently as a customer. Even though I liked the food at Maroo, I'm not sure if I'd return due to the lackluster service. I do not favor being charged a tip if the service is going to be below standards. read more

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From the great warming welcome to the amazing food. Everything, and I mean absolutely everything was good! Highly recommend this Korean Restaurant. read more

3.5 stars rounded up to 4 because for the area where Asian food options can be bleak, it's pretty good. I came here on a Saturday afternoon for lunch with my boyfriend and we ordered the seafood pancake as a starter, I had the ramen as my main, and my boyfriend had the bibimbap. The side dishes were great and so was the seafood pancake; it's difficult to get just the right ratio of the pancake mix versus the veggie/seafood toppings. My boyfriend enjoyed his main, but unfortunately the same could not be said for me. Looking at the ramen that was served to me, it was clear that I could have made this ramen at home. I could not believe that they believe that this is restaurant quality ramen, like sell this to customers to make a profit quality ramen. It was not. I should have just ordered a tofu soup or literally anything else. Though, we did also get a bulgogi meal to-go as an add-on dish to our dinner later in the day, and this was excellent! The restaurant was also kind enough to pack us side dishes in a nicely packed take out box as well, which we also enjoyed. Overall, I would definitely come back to eat here when in Tracy. Service was quick and friendly, prices are reasonable, and the food is pretty good. read more

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Came here to try their korean food & was quite surprised. The food here was pretty authentic & comparable to bay area spots. I had the spicy seafood soft tofu soup which was very tasty & had an order of their bulgogi. Their bulgogi had good flavor but the beef was a little on the tough side. There was also a $7 difference in price between the lunch/dinner plate, so if your wanting to try id suggest coming for lunch. Lol. Overall experience was pretty good . read more

I've been to this place many times, especially in the colder weather when I just wanted their tofu soup. It sure hit the spot. They got pretty good menu for the place with different options. The best part of the meal is their free side dishes they brought out to you before your food arrive. My favorite is spicy rice cakes. Their tofu stew is very comforting and delicious. Their korean bbq options is good too. This is the place you don't need to worry about bbq smell sticking on your clothes since they already came out cooked. The place is run by korean ladies and that's how you know it's pretty authentic. Will come back again for more comfort korean food read more

Maroo Korean BBQ And Catering - B&S spicy tofu stew - Korean Near Me - Tracy, California

Really great quality food, clean restaurant and our waiter on on top of it. Highly recommend! We had Cheese Tonkatsu, the beef pot sticker things (forgot the name), Hot pot Bimibop. read more

Thanks to all the Yelpers whose reviews led me to this Korean restaurant! And I am SO thankful to have a Korean spot here in Tracy that serves delicious food!! We ordered: Jap Chae (glass noodles) Bi Bim Bop with beef (rice, vegetables, beef, egg that you mix with the go ji Chung spicy sauce)--I can't wait to go in and eat the Dol Sot Bi Bim Bop which is the clay pot version which adds a nice crisp to the rice Soup with rice dumplings- first time having this Korean dish and it was very good and filling! DEFINITELY adding this one to our roster!! Vegetable pancake Spicy chicken Glazed chicken They also include Ban Chan (mini dishes): Potato Kimchee Cucumber kimchee Spicy fish cake Bean sprouts Broccoli I was VERY happy they didn't have a mayo based ban Chan since I don't like mayo, and it seems like the others in the Bay Area have been including this like the one in Danville I'm already looking forward to eating here again! read more

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Ordered Shrimp Tempura, La Galbi and a Seafood Pancake. The pancake was a bit greasy and should cost less than $16. Tempura was good. I enjoyed the Galbi but the portion was a bit small for $22. Could do with a bit more banchan. Soda was overpriced at $3.00. At $65 + tip, so well over $70 total, it was just too expensive for what you get. read more

Maroo Korean BBQ And Catering - Too expensive for a lunch for 2 people! - Korean Near Me - Tracy, California

Food was very delicious. I really enjoyed the japchae. I wish the pork belly was a little thick and had a dipping sauce to go with it. Prices are a tad bit high but The service was great and fast. Our server was very friendly and had awesome customer service. I would def. Return and try other things on the menu. read more

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Being one of the few Korean restaurants in Tracy, Maroo actually serves great food! The dishes here are tasty, and the restaurant gives this warm, welcoming vibe to it. The service here is good, and the staff are friendly. read more

The service is ALWAYS great! They're very nice and the food is excellent. I always order the Doenjang (Korean Miso Soup) and hubby goes between the Vegetables Pancake/Mandu and Bulgogi/ Bibimbap. Today.... He decided on Vegetable Pancake and dinner portion Bulgogi. read more

Maroo Korean BBQ And Catering - Vegetable pancake, Korean miso stew, bulgogi! - Korean Near Me - Tracy, California

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Delicious food! Been coming here for 7 years! I usually don't like veggies that much but their veggie side dishes with kimchi are amazing!

Great food!! Service is great as well. Price may be a little high but everything has rising prices. Well worth it.

The best korean food in the area! It's definitely a solid choice, but not quite up to par compared to Korean restaurants in the bay area. But if you have an itch for Korean food, this will definitely satisfy your craving. This seems like a family owned and run restaurant. They are a bit slow to get the food out, but the waiters are polite and nice, so I don't mind it too much. Some of my favorites are the vegetable pancake, soy glazed fried chicken, stone pot bibimbap, and tofu soup. Their food is consistent and has good flavor. My fiance likes the spicy beef soup, but it's too hot for me! Most recently we ordered the pork tonkatsu. It's the only item on the menu I'd recommend skipping as it was dry and chewy. If you haven't been, I would recommend stopping by to try some of their dishes. You won't regret it! read more

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Buffet Man Sez: Authentic Korean food... best in the area hands down. Reasonably priced and great service too. Repeat for sure!!! read more

Maroo Korean BBQ And Catering - Sizzling Spicy Pork and Vegetable Pancake... Winnahz!! - Korean Near Me - Tracy, California

Really good Korean food. Ate here a few years back and have been back twice. Well worth the trip to Tracy, wish we had one in Modesto. Good service good food, will be going soon. read more

Used to love coming to this place, and I started placing to-go orders once we had kids. That is where I stopped being a fan. On Friday, I ordered two soups that were in completely different sized containers, when we've ordered these before and they came in the same sized containers. I paid $3 extra for beef in one of the soups, for a portion not even of one regular serving. I bought two soups, and received one side of banchan. It seems every to-go order I've placed comes with less and less each time. I've unfortunately experienced this too many times, but this is the last time I'll ever order from this place. With rising costs and tough economy, I've wanted support this restaurant, but Maroo clearly does not value its regular customers. I've previously called the restaurant to complain about meat missing in my soup, which I had to drive back to have replaced, and complained about the portions not being the same in my to-go order as it was in-person. I want to support a Korean-owned small business as I come from a hospitality background and am also Korean, but I'll never order here again. read more

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Really good Korean food. Great service by the host and waiter. The soy garlic chicken wings are some of the best I have ever tried. Gali was killer too. read more

Good menu items, but nothing compared to dining in Seoul and Jeju. Our grandson's favorite is their cheese ramyeon. Warm reception and prompt service. Nothing fancy in the restaurant but good for our family dinner. read more