wish I'd been coming here sooner!! I thought this was primarily a bbq place but it's just a real good old school Korean spot (with iPads to order off of). Went mid week for dinner and it was pretty packed but wait wasn't too long - the space is pretty big. Not too much in terms of customer service (jug of water on your table, order on tablet, pay in the back at the register) but that's not uncommon for Korean restaurants. The food is friggin delicious!! I had the perilla seed soup and it tasted like a hug from my grandma that dish might not be for everyone but it's truly authentic! My plus 1 had the galbi tang and said it was delicious though the meat was more well done than they like - didn't stop them from finishing the entire dish though. Also got fried chicken cause we had to and it slapped. I preferred the spicy soy garlic but my partner preferred the regular soy garlic because it's less sweet. The highlight though is the banchan!!!! Seriously better than any Korean restaurant on telegraph and they give you good variety! I will be back and will bring more people so we can try the galbi jjim and other dishes. So impressed by this spot! If their soondooboo is better than their neighbors...this might be my one and only. read more

Mugunghwa - Deulkkae Haejangguk 들깨해장국 in front, Galbi Tang in back - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

They really entice people with $3 Sapporo, it's a waste of money if you don't get it. Food is both plentiful and good, I barely touched the bimbimbap since I was so stuffed from everything else. Ordering is done at your own pace so you never feel rushed by staff. Just don't forget to also ask for the check on the tablet. Didn't do the kbbq but it looked like an effective set up with two induction (maybe) burners + overhead vent read more

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LOCATION: Telegraph/43th (Temescal) PARKING: Street parking WHAT I'VE ORDERED: * Seafood pancake ($22) - quite a large portion and easily shareable * Dolsot Bibimbap ($18) - I forgot what meat I ordered with this. I honestly thought it was okay! * Yukgaejang ($22) - this is good but I've had better * Dumpling Tofu Soup ($18) - this is only okay * Yukhoe Naengmyun ($25) - perfect on a hot (or cold) day! * Garlic Bossam ($42) - a must-get; we literally get it every time * 8pc Korean fried chicken wings with soy garlic/garlic ($19) Dare I say the best Korean restaurant in the East Bay? I have not been to the El Cerrito location, but a friend who goes to that location says that the two locations are comparable. The ordering process is very easy. It's just like how they do it in Korea, apparently! You order off the screen, including items such as banchan and water. I'd like to give an honorary mention to the banchan. They have such a great variety. All the pickled items are so delicious. They have one of the best-tasting kimchis I've ever had! It's not overly fermented, and it's quite umami. My favorite banchan items are the kimchi, pickled radish, and spinach. Food is often served very quickly. Every single dish has been a hit. The only thing I haven't gotten that I've always wanted to get is the galbijjim (we never have enough people to eat with us hahaha). My friends and I always overorder and fill up on banchan, but at least we always have leftovers. Thanks, Mugunghwa, for fulfilling my Korean food cravings! read more

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I got a DoorDash pick up order for kalbi. It was ready in 10 minutes. I liked that there was plenty of protein, with 6 banchans, and an order of rice. The place was spacious and I was super happy that I found parking! read more

Mugunghwa - Kalbi - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

Coming here frequently bc of their service, quality & price point. This time my visit was to celebrate an early Father's Day & we were not disappointed. Orders: Appetizer: Boneless Garlic Sauce & plain Chicken- the chicken pieces were so crispy & meat so plump that after eating them you feel satisfied. I really enjoyed the plain chicken & felt like the garlic was too sweet & had an applesauce type texture. Next time I would simply order the plain chicken, but over all Mugunghwa really knows how to fry up their chicken & it always hits the spot. Combo Bulgogi Dolsit w/K-BBQ- we didn't realize that the K-BBQ meant you could order any of the BBQ meats in addition to the Bulgogi we chose, so we ended up w/lots of Bulgogi meat, but that was perfectly fine. The Bulgogi was perfectly marinated & pieces of meat were great. We added Assam(lettuce leaves) & it was so crunchy, fresh & sweet that I never realized how good it tasted w/my bulgogi meat, garlic slices & sauce. read more

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My bestie and I were going to eat dinner at Ollei in SF on Friday night, but our evening plans shifted to the East Bay, and since I still wanted Korean food, I found us this alternative, Mugunghwa. It turned out to be a great choice. I didn't realize when I decided on this place that it's part of "Kimchi Row" in Temescal on Telegraph Ave. As I walked over from the BART, I noticed other Korean restaurants I saw in my Yelp search that I want to eventually check out, but I digress. After my bestie showed up, we put ourselves on the waitlist and got seated after a short while. We ordered on the iPad at our table. She got the seollongtang with brisket, and I got the tofu bibimbap. We also ordered a seafood pancake to share. I loved the seafood pancake and the tofu in the bibimbap was sooo good!! I really like that it was crispy and lightly seasoned with salt & pepper here. It was honestly one of the best, if not best, bibimbap I've ever had! I liked it even better than bibimbap I got in LA Ktown, so you know it's up to par here ;) read more

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Modern Korean restaurant with locations in both Oakland and El Cerrito! This is the Oakland location, specifically in the Korean town area of Temescal. This location is very clean and ordering is done on a tablet at the table. We ordered the Pork Tofu Soup, Bulgogi Bibimbap, and Soy Garlic + Garlic Half Fried Chicken Wings. My favorite were hands down the wings. They were perfectly crispy and both sauces were very flavorful. The Bulgogi Bibimbap was not as good - the rice was kind of soggy, but the waiters also seemed very stressed the day we went (they apologized to us twice, not exactly sure what for, but they all seemed to be in a rush), so that may have been the cause of that mishap. The tofu soup was solid. It wasn't the best I've had, but I think it was decent and pretty standard for the area. Despite the soggy rice, I enjoyed my experience here. The bossam and other food look pretty good too, so I would revisit if I get the chance! read more

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Stopped by for dinner while we were in the area and craving Korean food, and I'm glad we did. The restaurant was very clean with plenty of indoor seating. We ordered through the iPad at the table. For dinner, we ordered the ddukboki, spicy naengmyeon combo with galbi and spicy pork. The rice cakes were perfectly chewy, though I personally would have liked a bit more spice. The naengmyeon was very refreshing and paired well with the grilled meats. The side dishes were also delicious, and they even offer barley tea. Overall, we had a great dining experience and would definitely return the next time we're in the area. read more

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Wanted to try a new Korean spot outside of my usual dining area and this popped up. Place is pretty spacious and it surprisingly wasn't busy on a weekend so service was quick. Ordered: Galbi bbq Pork mandu Original fried chicken Beef tofu soup All the items were good and flavorful. I do wish I chose a different flavor for the chicken as the original was just basic honey mustard sauce. The chicken itself was still juicy and good. Each serving is big as it's meant to be shared. read more

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Came here with a party of three, wait time was around 20 mins but gave us some good time to chat. The interior is minimal and nicely accented, with a few places to sit in the lobby while waiting. Super strong meal, with a few standout elements that make it worth coming back. We ordered the bossam meal, bulgogi, and soup, and while not every dish landed equally, the highs were very good. The bossam was easily the highlight of the table. The pork was exceptionally tender, with a clean, rich flavor and just the right amount of moisture. My only reservation is that the portion of lettuce provided for wraps felt a bit sparse relative to the amount of pork. The bulgogi was nicely balanced, slightly sweet, and deeply savory without beinh heavy. Paired with the purple rice, it made for a very satisfying and comforting staple. The seolleongtang was the one component that fell a little short for us. It wasn't bad by any means, but compared with similar versions I've had elsewhere, the broth lacked depth and richness. The flavor felt somewhat diluted, and the relatively small amount of meat likely contributed to that. The noodles had less chew than I preferred, which gave the dish a less texture than I was hoping for. What really elevated the meal, though, were the banchan. The kimchi had great character, and the radish offered a bright, refreshing contrast that helped balance the richer dishes. They added a lot of dimension to the table. Service was impressively efficient. The tablet-based ordering system made everything feel very streamlined, and most requests for tea refills and extra banchan were fulfilled quickly. There was a small delay with an order of extra radishes, and communication could have been a bit more proactive, but once we asked, the staff responded that they were preparing more after they ran out. This is a place I'd gladly return to, particularly for the bossam. It reminds me somewhat of Han Il Kwan in the city, though at a slightly higher price point. Still, the quality of the stronger dishes and the excellent banchan make it a worthwhile stop. read more

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Did not expect to be blown away by the quality and taste of the Korean fried chicken - normally original flavored Korean fried chicken can be super bland and dry but theirs has so much flavor and super juicy; other flavors are good as well. The rose galbi jimn is famous and definitely star of the show and my favorite. But can be a bit too much flavor for some, I really enjoyed but taken aback by the $80 price for one bowl though . service was all right. Ambience is clean but not anything fancy. Side dishes banchan was OK. read more

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Ok, this is my number one Korean restaurant in Oakland now! Why didn't I try this place earlier? Yes, it is that good, and I'm saying this as a Korean! Everything I tried was a 10 out of 10. All of my non Korean friends approved and even thanked me for bringing them here. OMGGG you have to try the garlic bossam. It is so good with the sauce and the lettuce it comes with. Absolutely delicious. I also love that they serve purple rice. That is how you know it is going to be super good Korean food. It feels healthier too. The restaurant is super clean and very convenient to order. You can order in person or directly from a tablet at each table, which makes everything easy and smooth. The space is also very spacious, and I loved the whole dining room experience. read more

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Mugunghwa opened 5 months ago where Hancock was with same owner and similar infrastructure. Jinro soju bottles are still present as a decor on the wooden frames that divides the eatery. Street metered parking or free parking on side streets. Rhythmic music played in background. Offerings has some changes: appetizers, rice, creamy/clear soup, soon tofu, noodles, suyuk, Galbi Jim, Korean favorites. Was greeted courteously & seated promptly upon entering. Given a menu, ordered. All foods arrived in 22ish minutes. Subtle hot tea came lst. banchan came soon after: carrots, shredded tofu, chive veggies, spinach, daikon kimchi, leafy green kimchi. -though refrigerated, all had bold flavas of savory, sweet and/or spicy. Plentiful too. Slurps: bone Haejangguk soup (23) -soup very savory with pork flavoring, ground perilla seeds, & some chilies. Yummy! -2 big pork bones with tender savory meats also in the soup and some glassy noodles. -purple rice was splendid but couldn't finish. -used a napkin as a bib to catch the messy soup flying around. 4.5 stars Worthy! Quantity: reasonable Quality: all fresh ingredients. Food made to order. read more

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The food was excellent. Since I retuned from my trip to Korea (NOV2025), this is the most close to something I'd get as far as taste goes. The banchan was great. The soup tasted clean. The bossam was juicy and flavorful. The service was ok. You ordered from a table side screen, and the food is brought out to you. So nothing spectacular, but as expected. The restaurant it was previous, lacked lighting, so it was kind of dark. The restaurant now, is bright. You can see the food and people you're dining with much better. I would definitely go back again. It is expensive, but competitive with the Korean food in the area. I highly recommend the items that we tried (see photos), and I can't wait to try more. read more

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This place was very modern, we got seated and ordered through a tablet. Everything was on there, even a button for asking for the bill. So there wasn't really any interactions between staff and customers. The food was cooked very well but I was super disappointed that the garlic on the bossam (pork belly) was sweet. Had it been in the description I would not have ordered it. I really enjoyed the tofu banchan (top middle)! It was nutty, savory and light. It tasted so good, I order a refill of it (on the tablet too)! The bibim kalguksu was also sweet, something I wish I had realized earlier. I wouldn't have ordered it. I want to come back and give this place another try. The dishes we ordered were cooked well but the sweetness was a turn off for me personally. The restaurant was decently filled for a week night! It felt very comfortable and chill. read more

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Food - ordered seafood pancake and braised beef. seafood pancake was a little overcooked, but still crispy and delicious. braised beef was a little tough for me but flavor was good. potatoes i wish were softer. service - a little slow, waited like 5 minutes when the place wasn't fully packed, but i could tell they had short staff (only saw two) and they were doing the best they could. ambiance - nice and cozy restaurant read more

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My daughter was craving seollongtang so I did some research to find options in Oakland. Mugunghwa had solid ratings so I picked this spot. The food was ok. I ordered the yukgaejang and it was mid. They put different cuts of beef in the soup, as if they were using leftover scraps. The seollongtang was also ok. My family says it is better at Dae Ho in SF and Kunjip in Santa Clara. Service was friendly but not very attentive. It took effort to request a water refill and we had to ask for the check twice. read more

Food - Delicious! - Great portions - Had a party here and it was great to share - Garlic bossam stood out the most to me - And loved their seollongtang (we did the combo with brisket) - Can ask for lettuce to make ssam - Banchan was so good! Restaurant - Has a lot of seating - Very busy during lunch time, can get pretty loud - Limited amount of high chairs for kids Service - We were helped by only two people and they were fast and efficient! - Need to ask for banchan ahead of time because they're really busy to refill Location - Street parking - Not sure if they had a parking lot? read more

Mugunghwa - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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This location is relatively new, opened within the last year, but this is one of my favorite Korean places in the area. We came for lunch on a Saturday and the restaurant was relatively full but we didn't have to wait for our table. Our part of 3 ordered the: Braised Beef Short Rib (super tender and flavorful, decently sized) Seafood Pancake Beef Tartar (my personal favorite) They have really good side dishes as well. Overall, I'd give the restaurant a respectable 4.5 stars for their high quality food and service! read more

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Authentic Korean restaurant with good variety of cuisines. Touches order at the tables. Quick service. Food was fresh and delicious. May be long line or wait time. Large indoor seating area good for kids, groups, meetup and gathering. Larger groups may need reservation. Free and paid street parking. Accessible with flat entry. read more

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5:15pm party of 4 on saturday decently empty with only 2 other parties but by then time we left, every single table was full and there was one party waiting outside. solid food, solid service, the banchan was amazing. i think this location opened recently so im not surprised it filled up more around dinner time. seolleongtang assorted regular (which just has all the other types of meat that you could get in this soup) with purple rice - not bad but the soup didn't have a ton of flavor, i would have liked the gogi kal guksoo better probably because of the hand cut noodles galbijjim mild - served two people and was a good size; it doesn't come with cheese by default so make sure to add it gogi kal guksoo - this probably the best dish, i would go back for this again pork steamed dumpling - i saw an instagram with these dumplings and that's why i chose to come here and they were so good and massive read more

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Met friends for dinner at this lovely find. Tables with room to stretch out appreciated. Tried a variety of food. The small dishes served along with family style menu (via tablet at table, convenient) we all walked away full and satisfied. Friendly service who didn't interrupt our meal or conversation but came to check on us just often enough, was also appreciated. All agreed that each item had great taste. Some favorites to note: Korean fried chicken! Pork dumplings great flavor and served hot. Lots of turnip and radish sides. Bulgogi rarely disappoints and this was no exception. Parking anywhere on Telegraph is a challenge so plan ahead. Or, park in the middle of the street like I did. Oops. Dress casual or comfortable. read more

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A great rec from a local friend! My friend and I came here at 3pm on a Sunday, and there was no wait at all considering the time we went. It's a spacious spot with plenty of street parking nearby. This place definitely reminded me of my Korea trips - ordering on a small screen on the table, soju bottle decor, and kpop in the background! We ordered the galbi jim, soju, and beer, and it was a perfect amount for 2 people! I loved it better than Daeho - the braised beef was so tender, and the sides were delicious! My friend and I kept talking about how good the sides were. And can't go wrong with purple rice! Honestly such a great spot, I will defs be back! It's also near a lot of other bars and breweries, so we stayed in the area afterwards :) read more

Mugunghwa - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

A new addition to the bustling street of Telegraph Ave in Temescal! It took me a while to try this place (since there are so many other Korean restaurants near by), but this is definitely one of the best one I've visited in the Bay. There is a fun variety of banchan, and all were fresh and flavorful. We shared an order of the Bossam and the Gogi Kal Guksoo for the entree. The Bossam came with lettuce and other addition, and the meat was very tender. The broth of the Gogi Kal Guksoo really blew me away, and we were scrapping the bottom of the bowl for more. Btw, the portion sizes are huge. The restaurant was packed on a Tuesday night -- and for good reason! I can see myself coming back here many times. read more

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Wha??? I haven't left a review yet on this place that I've adored since coming at the end of their soft opening month??? Impossible!! Anyways, what can I say? This is ONE of TWO best Korean places that I luv to patronize regularly. Whether it's their scallion pancake. Or grilled meats. Or Bibim Bap dishes. Their fried chicken...DE-LISH! Or whatever else. This place is DA BOMB!!! Even if you just ordered a plain bowl of rice...white or purple! You would thoroughly be satisfied with JUST the bachan (side dishes) themselves alone! At least I would be. Call it the poor ole college student in me. And the ability to ADD a small order of grilled meat or other to a main dish is just PERFECT when you need JUST a tiny bit more to feed a small child...or a small appetite! Only downside. For first timers the digital menu is a bit confusing. But no worries. The servers are more than happy to guide you thru it or just verbally take your order! So make sure you try this place out. FYI, it does get busy during peak hours like on weekends. So plan ahead!! PIECE!!!....i meant PEACE! lol read more

Mugunghwa - 판찬 - Korean Near Me - Oakland, California

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We frequented the Korean Restaurant at this location prior to Mugunghwa taking over and modernizing the facility: ordering pad at the table and a modern stylish look replaced the prior establishment which had a partial polished wooden nude female torso that my then 9 year old son would marvel at every time we ate here. He probably learned more eating here than all of my life discussions with him. The current Oakland restaurant is a sister to the restaurant in El Cerrito which I also dined at many years ago when it was a Chinese restaurant. Weird coincidences. Challenges will be finding safe parking in the area and for the restaurant... to remain relevant in the highly competitive Korean restaurant scene in the K-Town Area of Oakland. We had Kalbitang - Short Rib Noodle Soup, Cold Noodle Soup, and Spicy Pork for a weekday lunch. Service was quick as we were the only diners. Food is exactly the same as its sister restaurant in El Cerrito. read more

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There are so many Korean restaurants clustered in this vicinity, but this is place is underrated--give it a try!! All the flavors were on point and really suited my palette as someone pretty sensitive to salt. They offer a really great variety of banchan, including chive kimchi (my fav), spinach, tofu (my boyfriend's fav), and banh mi style pickled radish. I found the kimchi to be a little strong on the fish sauce, so personally, I wasn't a fan. We ordered the seolleongtang with the brisket cut, and this light broth was absolutely perfect with the spicy pork bibimbap. I really enjoyed the stone pot bibimbap--it was rich from the fat but didn't feel heavy. The pictures don't really do it justice, but this felt more like home-style Korean cooking than most Korean restaurants. I felt so satisfied with the meal that I wasn't even in the mood for dessert. Service was attentive with banchan refills and utensil requests. Prices are very affordable. I can't wait to come back and try more from the menu. read more

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Best soon tubu. Best pajeaon! Honestly, best Korean restaurant outside of LA in Temescal area. Super clean, efficient and cordial service. This is my new go-to Korean spot. read more

Stay open forever please !! Everything from the service to the cleanliness to the food was 5/5!! My besties and I were very happy on our monthly dinner date!!! It was so much food and my tummy was happy read more

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Looked up Korean food on Yelp in Oakland and found this place. 10/10. We walked in on a Saturday around 12:30pm and there was now wait. The waiter sat us down immediately and served us buckwheat tea and iced water. They have ordering tablets so you don't have to wait for someone to come around. We decided to get the regular bossam, one Galbi tang and Yukhoe Neang Myun (cold noodles) for 4 ppl and it was plenty! The bossam comes with two bowls of rice and you can choose purple rice at no extra charge. They also provide you with a selection of house banchan that were very well made, fresh and flavorful with three options being pickled. All the food was so good and just well made with good portions for the price. I do wish the galbi tang had a little more flavor in terms of the soup but the bossam was amazing by. I wanna go back and try more options. They had excellent service, our waiter was extremely attentive and very kind. Can't wait to go back and try more read more

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Had to come back to try out their Rosé Galbi Jjim with Cheese! This time we were seated at a table that was tucked in the back corner (which I loved because it felt like a little private room). It was nice and quiet & the servers still made sure to check on you often! We ordered Half Fried Chicken again & the Rosé Galbi Jjim with cheese! This time we opted in for the sauce on the chicken instead of on the side. We were accidentally given the wrong order of chicken (soy garlic instead of spicy garlic) which they let us keep in addition to remaking our correct chicken! I have to say, I think I actually like the soy garlic better than their spicy garlic! It's perfectly sweet, sticky, and was coated very evenly on the chicken. The chicken was just as tender as last time too! The Galbi Jjim was blow torched table-side, it definitely serviced up a ton of cheesy goodness. We were actually blown away by this dish. Not only did it have the traditional components of bone in short rib, potatoes and carrots-- it also had glass noodles & rice cakes! The sauce was fantastic. We were even dipping our chicken in it. It is definitely a very heavy dish, so make sure you're eating lots of complimentary banchan & hot tea to help cut the grease! Can't wait to enjoy this meal again! read more

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Got take out on our way to Napa from San Francisco. Excellent friendly service and even better food!!! Ordered clear beef bone soup (sulrultang) and pork bone soup (gam ja tang) Pork bone soup was big enough for 3-4 people. Had the right amount of spice, deep rich flavor, large pieces of pork bone with tons of meat on them. They were both so good!!! I was told you get much more banchan (side dishes) if you eat there but they gave us enough for take out. Banchan was really good. I would definitely go back if I am in the area. Highly recommend!! read more

I was here for the soft opening. It was good and I would return. Some items stood out, others were solid but not the best I've ever had The banchan was really nice. They gave 6 dishes: spinach, sweet picked veg, Kimchi, green onions, tofu, and turnip. I loved all 3 of the non spicy ones. ( I'm not big on heat) my fellow diners enjoyed all of them too Bibimbop: we had 3 versions at the table-- tofu, galbi (short ribs) and I had bulgogi. Pluses: lots of veggies here all nicely seasoned, the bulgogi was decent. Cons: the dolsot rice was not crispy! It takes some finesse to get this just right, with not too much or too little oil. I'd suggest the restaurant work on this as dilsot bibimbop rests ( literally) on its crispy rice. The other con was the amount of compared to other restaurants there was less here. The bowl is wide and shallow. It's probably less rice and the same in toppings though so not a huge deal Bulgogi: one person ordered this. It came on a large bed of onions and the serve with a side of lettuce and condiments so you can make lettuce wraps. This was a nice addition that many other restaurants don't have Bathroom grade : A- gendered with 2 stalls in the women's, clean, and a sign that says "please seat yourself ". I like bathroom humor. read more

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This used to be Hancock, same owner and same chef, changed name and concept from AYCE to a la cart, so you basically pay more for the same food...lol Maybe it needed for them to survive the challenging economy, I get it. I love them when they were Hancook, still like them but not liking the bill. Everything we had was good but do skip the seafood pancake, very doughy and greasy. With so many Korean restaurants in the 10 blocks radius I will have to make my round before coming back though. self ordering on the tablet, food comes promptly, available for assistance as needed . Typically Korean seating with booth and cook top at your table, no vibe just good eat. read more

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Had a delicious dinner here with a group of friends! 8 of us were able to walk in and get a table just before 6pm, and only had to wait about 5-10 minutes to be seated. To start, the banchan is good and plentiful here with a nice variety. I love the convenience of placing your order on a tablet at your table. We shared quite a few items and enjoyed all of them, including: Japchae, Green Onion Jeon, Rose Spicy Rice Cake with cheese, Galbi Jjim with cheese Sadly they were out of my favorite soju flavor, yogurt, but the grape soju was surprisingly pleasant. Service was quick and efficient. Food was reasonably priced! Will definitely be back. read more

I have to admit I usually only eat soondubu jigae or AYCE BBQ, so it was exciting to see the variety and try new Korean dishes. From Yelp reviews, it looked like the bone haejungguk was a good bet. I was craving some noodles so I got the version with glass noodles. The broth was rich, if on the edge of too salty for me, and portion generous with vegetables and protein. My friend got the soondubu that was similarly packed with protein and vegetables. The banchan is rather disappointing: some too oily, too salty, or even limp/oddly textured. I appreciate that they don't charge for rice. I was worried that service would be almost non-existent since you order through an iPad, but quite the opposite. We were greeted and brought tea as soon as we sat down, before we had even ordered, and every time someone passed by our table they asked if we needed anything. The prices are higher than I'm used to for Korean food, but looking around the portions of the sharing dishes look like they make up for it. I'll definitely come back with more people to try one of the family servings. read more

We got their specialty cold noodle and beef bugolgi. Overall it was a lot of food and value for 2 for the beef bugolgi. The portion size was qutie generous but the beef was not quite as charred as I'd liked it to be. I enjoyed the acidity in the cold noodle however and found it to really hit the spot. It was a little spicy for me though which is a personal preference, but I would get it again! read more

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The tasiest korean restaurant in the bay area: banchan was fresh and the braised beef from galbi jim was super tender! My friend and I were surprised by how well seasoned everything tasted and it's way better than Daeho. Food came out quick, we ordered from the screen on the table. We had somaek as well. The whole ambiance made us miss our SK trip. I think this the best it can get if you miss food from SK. Def coming back to try their fried chicken, garlic bossam, and kalguksu. read more

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Great soups, got some takeout late at night and it even came with side dishes. Fair prices and meat was tender.

Mugunghwa is a Korean restaurant with locations in Oakland and El Cerrito. We went to the Oakland one, which is located in the middle of the Temescal Koreantown and which opened in the middle of 2025. Rated 4.6 on Google, 4.5 on Yelp. This was chosen because we were nearby and had eaten at Daol Tofu next door. Modern clean looking interior with tablets to order on. They also have a printed menu. Food was as expected. Solid quality and reasonable quantity. No problems recommending this spot and their neighbor. Safety Pluses - Online menu, Delivery services available, online ordering. Food Review: Banchan had 6 different types with 2 spicy ones. Dolsot Bibimbab Bulgogi ($18) Thick Soybean Paste Stew (+$5) comes in a big stone container with ample ingredients. Tofu soup was boiling hot. Very good quality and quantity. 8.5/10 Galbi ($38) was larger than expected. It comes with SSAM to wrap the tender ribs in. Nice flavor profile. 8.5/10 Japchae ($16) with beef had a reasonable amount of meat and lots of tender clear noodles. 8.5/10 Overall - Very Good Food - Very Good Decor - Very Good Service - Good Value - Good Would we come back - Maybe read more