Me and my family went to Mukja this weekend. Even though there was bit of a wait, it was worth it. My favorite part was the side dishes. Typically other Korean places really don't offer much variety of side dishes, but Mukja has tons. My favorite was the veggie pancake and the spicy rice cake. It takes me back to me when I visited Korea. The meat quality was also good. The wait staff is very attentive, they came to our table a lot. My son even got free ice cream delivered by the waitress. I'd highly recommend. Would visit again! read more

Food is great. Staff as well. Def recommend.... Give it a try. All you can eat is a must read more

Visited Mukja KBBQ for an event and met the owner. Lovely staff and lovely owner. Tried a bunch of different dishes--cheesy rice, cheesy corn, pork bulgogi, spicy squid, spicy chicken, etc. All taste decent. Met the owner. She was super sweet and welcoming. People tend to spend about 2 hours here. The vibe isnt too crazy, just perfect for a family dinner. Overall, recommend! read more

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I was really looking forward to trying this place while visiting Washington, but unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience. I understand restaurants get busy, and I'm usually pretty patient, but the service just wasn't there. We waited nearly 30 minutes just to get a refill on our water, and throughout the meal it felt like we were being brushed off. Whether it was intentional or not, it honestly made us feel unwelcome. What really left a bad impression was the automatic gratuity added to the bill. I don't mind tipping for good service--in fact, I usually tip well--but when the service falls short and the gratuity is already included, it doesn't sit right with me. Had the service matched the prices, I would've gladly left a great review and an even better tip. The food was decent, but unfortunately the overall experience was overshadowed by the service. Since we were only visiting, we won't be returning, and based on our experience, I can't recommend this place. read more

I'm only giving 3 stars because I did not personally enjoy or eat here but I can acknowledge when the building looks nice and the interior is clean. My husband son and I came here for lunch and all 3 of us were charged $50 for AYCE (my son is 10 and barely eats anything). When we went to order the waitress told us we could only order 4 meat items for the entire table. When I tried asking if we could order more after the 4 she said yes but it seemed confusing because it didn't feel like a clear yes. The following 2-3 items I asked for they did not have; we ultimately decided to leave before actually ordering anything. I'm not sure if i'll be back read more

I found them on Resy and it was very easy to make a reservation. There is plenty of parking and it's a big restaurant. We were greeted and seated quickly and decided to do the AYCE option for $49.99/person. They gave us so many banchans it was crazy! They are very generous with each portion of meat and we tried the beef belly, bulgogi, marinated short ribs, LA kalbi and boneless short rib. All the meat was great quality and very tender. We liked the marinated short rib the best! I also tried the steamed eggs and soybean soup and it was delicious. I was way too full to try the other sushi rolls and sides but would definitely come back in a larger group. The ice cream machine is a great way to end the meal and the service was fast and very nice. It was a little warm but there was virtually no smoke and we did not leave smelling as much as we normally do at KBBQ. read more

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Mukja KBBQ in Puyallup is under new ownership. So me and my friends tried this place. What's nice is it's near the mall, and not too far from the Washington State Fair. So it's a great place to dine after shopping or having a day at the fair. Service was top notch. The owner was courteous and her staff ate the same. Place was clean including restrooms. The best part was the food. There was so much food that I could barely eat anymore, and rolled out of the place. I loved it all. I wanted to try everything, but my belly just couldn't take anymore. Some of my friends had the slushie with soju, I had the rice drink. So refreshing. My fave is always the beef bulgogi. I wanted to try the spicy cold crab, but I can't handle spice. All in all in was a fantastic experience. Really glad puyallup has a happening place. read more

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We came to Mukja when they first opened and they didn't have AYCE. It was pricey for what you were getting but now they have AYCE and I can say it's so worth it! The meat is great quality and fresh. Service was a little slow as it took a bit to get our next orders of meat in. Side dishes were great and flavorful some places aren't as fresh and taste sour. So happy they now offer AYCE and we don't have to travel to federal/lakewood/Tacoma for Korean bbq anymore! read more

Mukja Korean Barbeque - AYCE premium dinner - Korean Near Me - Puyallup, Washington

Great spot in Puyallup for Korean BBQ. Came in a group and did the all you can eat dinner. They have all the meats you could want. You can also order sushi rolls with the all you can eat price. I had a dragon roll and it was delicious. The banchan were also really good and they had a nice variety. The deal also comes with dessert and I had an ice cream cone. Someone in the group ordered the big "beer tower" and that was pretty cool. They have plenty of room inside to accommodate a big group and it wasn't loud inside. Service was great! They even helped us BBQ our meat and changed out the grill for us when it was needed. My only advice: COME HUNGRY!!! read more

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The 2 stars are for the flavors of the food, because the food in general was not bad, but the whole experience just left A LOT to be desired. I feel like they're getting away with this because they're locally the closest/only BBQ place and they know it. I believe we got the combo B, and also ordered the Jap char and fried chicken. These two items were honestly more volume per price than the combo items. You don't truly get a lot in the combos and it took such a long time for anyone to get to our table, bring water and take our orders. For a Saturday night, they were busy, yes, and not completely full, so our waitress looked like a chicken without a head, running all over the place. The restaurant itself was fine, nothing to write home about. We didn't love the shared seating/family style table we were sat at, but can totally see how they're useful for big groups. Downside to this is that the grill controls are at the end of the table so your waitress has to do stuff for you. Personally, the drive to Federal Way and Kent are worth it to get more bang for your buck than you will here. read more

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Our server Maggz was our guidance counselor navigating the menu. This is a Korean feast! We will 10000 be back! Lunch special 15.90 I would recommend anyone that stays around here to come here! The fried chicken was our favorite. We got a mixed combo and the beef bulgier and people belles thin slice was the best. We loved the soybean soup!!!!' We will be back! read more

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We tried this for dinner. It was ok, I have had a better experience at other restaurants like this. The service was meh, not too attentive and at times we had to ask another staff member to get our server. The food is ok but many of the meats were tough and overly fatty. Not a good experience. The place is clean and comfortable but it's the overall experience that's important. So it's a 3 for me. read more

Arrived on a Monday night around 6 PM with a party of two and were seated immediately, with plenty of open tables, though the place filled up quickly by the time we left. It's a great spot for small or large groups. The atmosphere feels like a vibrant Korean street pub, with street-sign decor, TVs playing K-pop, and colorful neon lighting that gives the space a fun, energetic vibe. The combos here can easily be shared between 3 to 4 people. We ordered the pork belly combo, which came with pre-cut pork belly, kimchi, bean sprouts, and jalapeños. It was more than filling for both of us. We also added a side of corn cheese for $5 during happy hour. There's a large selection of drinks and cocktails, along with a happy hour menu offering discounts on appetizers and drinks Sunday through Thursday from 3 PM to 10 PM. Our server, Tae, was very friendly and responsive. As the dinner rush picked up, you could tell the service started to slow down a bit, but overall it was still a positive experience. Overall A solid choice for a casual night out with good food, fun vibes, and reasonable portions. read more

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We walked in with no reservations for two- wait time was 15min The ambiance was nice they decorated for Christmas & the lobby waiting area had seating for people waiting. Ordered the mukja mix combo & it was the perfect amount or two people. I'll definitely be back! read more

Mukja Korean Barbeque - Sides & Kim Chi soup - Korean Near Me - Puyallup, Washington

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No problem with service or ambiance. I don't like the cook yourself aspect 'Awkward' .. cross contamination with tongs raw chicken the pulling meat off the grill with same tongs, bad. Definitely not worth the money food quantity wise, portions were very small for kimchi and such. Menu Said it would feed 4-5 . For$250.00 we left hungry and I feel I would only return if the same meal was priced at $75.00 Definitely a not to return restaurant for me. read more

Mukja Korean Barbeque - Menu - Korean Near Me - Puyallup, Washington

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My first time experiencing Korean bbq for a huge birthday party with my family. The service didn't even blink k at our massive party size and everyone was easily accommodated. I was so impressed with the food, the service and the experience that we will definitely be returning again soon. We ordered the mixed combo and enjoyed every bite! The ambience was great with music volume low enough that we could all hear each other talk. Thank to to our amazing service team! read more

I finally made it to Mujka Korean BBQ and it definitely lived up to the hype! First off, this is not one of those all-you-can-eat buffet-style BBQ spots. You choose meat combos that fit your group size, which makes the experience feel more intentional and higher quality. The portions were generous, fresh, and perfect for grilling right at the table. The banchan (side dishes) were served to us, and whenever we needed more, our server brought them straight to the table -- no getting up to serve yourself. That level of service really stood out. You also have the option to order from the main menu if you don't prefer cooking on your own, which makes it great for everyone at the table. The variety of soups was another plus -- served family-style and perfect for 2-3 people to share. And the best part? If you have leftovers, you can take them to go -- something you don't get with buffet-style places. I was especially happy that our combo came with a big beef bone. I got to bring it home for my dog, and she was beyond excited! Shoutout to our server, Tae, who was superb and provided excellent customer service. Attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. Service like that truly elevates the entire experience. We left full, happy, and already talking about coming back. Definitely adding this to my regular rotation in Puyallup! read more

When you pull in to Mukja now, there's a big banner on the side reading "UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT". It turns out, this is a really bad thing. My family and I have enjoyed Mukja and have attended many times over the last couple of years. Last night when we went in and saw it was under new management, we didn't know what to expect. Historically, this restaurant has been excellent. Great service, great food, reasonable prices, and an overall enjoyable experience. But our recent visit was something else entirely. We were a group of five, sitting at a table with two grills. Upon ordering and our meat arriving, they would only turn on one of the grills. "You need to order at least three plates of meat for both grills to be on", we were told. We had only ordered two plates of meat amongst our other food, so they refused to turn on both grills. This forced us to cook everything on one grill then shuttle the food around the table. It also forced the person closed to the grill to be responsible for cooking and distributing it all instead of actually being able to enjoy their meal. On top of all this, once our meat was cooking, the server came back and for some reason *turned off* our only working grill. Once we realized it was off, we asked her to turn it back on, which she did. Then later when she came back to deliver something else, she turned off the grill AGAIN. I had to get up and go turn it back on myself. Absolutely silly they kept turning of the only food source they agreed to turn on in the first place. The food itself has gone downhill. We've been here enough times to immediately recognize the difference in overall taste and quality. It tastes like they're using lower-quality ingredients overall than what they were previously using. We used to love the food and it was delicious without question. Now it's very 5/10 "meh", average, middle of the road. The portions were smaller overall than what we'd gotten in the past. When the bill came, it was approximately $30 higher than what we typically paid in the past for the exact same food we'd previously ordered. At the end when I went to go pay, my wife got up to ask for boxes, which they brought. When my wife realized they hadn't brought enough boxes, she went to ask for another one. The woman my wife asked went back to the table and actually wanted to clarify we did in fact need another box, as if we were trying to rip them off for a free box or something. It was bizarre she needed to verify our actual need. Another thing worth noting, as the customers sitting around us finished up and left, nobody came by to clean up their tables. The pic you see here is our table plus three others. The three others had been gone at least 20 minutes with nobody coming by to bus those tables. It just seems like they don't care. On top of all this, there was an issue with their terminal causing customers to not be able to pay. I get these things happen, but having to stand in line for 20 minutes to pay for a very sub-par experience just didn't sit well overall. They had the customer in front of me either Venmo or PayPal them since they couldn't find another way for him to pay. To sum up: Refusing to turn on the second grill at our table, turning off our first grill repeatedly, worse food than before that costs more for smaller portions, and needing to verify when we ask for another box, 20 minute delay in paying, and unbussed tables. Believe me when I say this place has gone downhill in a MAJOR way. It's too bad, they used to be great, now they've permanently lost my me and my entire family as customers. My advice: Avoid Mukja entirely. It's not worth the money for the very poor experience you now get. read more

Mukja Korean Barbeque - Unbussed tables - Korean Near Me - Puyallup, Washington

It's sad to say that this restaurant changed ownership a few months ago, and unfortunately our recent experience was disappointing. The banchan were fresh, flavorful, and the best part of our visit. Unfortunately, the main dishes and service did not live up to the same standard. The service has noticeably declined as well. Why a service button was provided when requests for assistance were often ignored. Overall, the quality and customer experience are not what they used to be under the previous ownership. read more

We came here for my husband's birthday and it was a great time! My son loved the radishes and he's a huge fan of meat, so this was perfect. It was a very chill place and they even had a miniature bowling lane that my son played with. Our server was very kind and explained to us all of the options. Super friendly staff and we had a great time. We recommend the marinated meats!! read more

Mukja Korean Barbeque - Korean Near Me - Puyallup, Washington

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I've been going here for quite some time. Unfortunately I won't be going again. As soon as I looked at the menu I knew something was different...under new ownership. First, they raised prices considerably and it was already on the pricey side. Second, service was terrible. Not sure why we had to wait so long when I have to cook my own food but it was so bad I almost walked out. I never give bad reviews but had to on this one. Don't waist your money at Mukja. read more

Everything about this place was awesome! The food was really well made, the server took REALLY great care of us, very big restaurant with lots of cute decor. 10/10, definitely going back! read more

Mukja Korean Barbeque - Group order - Korean Near Me - Puyallup, Washington

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This USED to be my favorite place. I miss the old owner sooo much he would come out and talk to us and bring the kids stickers. We loved the menu it was affordable for our large family size and everyone always left happy. This recent change with the all you can eat is terrible. The price IS INSANELY HIGH even just for two people. I miss the old staff, there's no customer service and the food just isn't the same. We were so loyal to this place it was our absolute favorite we would literally come at least once a month but now we have to look somewhere. The ambiance changed too, it just feels like the ladies are stressed out and the new owner really needs a reality check. I wanted to give it high marks so bad but I can't with this new ownership read more

First time visiting! Such a cute space! We both had the lunch special and tried each other's selections. Everything was good! Chicken katsu, dumplings, bibimbap, and so many lovely kimchi & pickled veggie options! The hot tea was delicate and lovely. Everything was perfect! The server today was Natalie and she was attentive, kind, and answered any question we had. Thank you, Natalie! read more

Mukja Korean Barbeque - Pickled Radish & Cucumber Kimchi - Korean Near Me - Puyallup, Washington

What a yummy Korean barbecue. We had Wagyu, chicken and brisket. The sides were also yummy. The one dish I had for the first time was Kimchi soup, all I can say is WOW!! The service was OK maybe a communication barrier and waitress not really able to assist in choices and just appeared rushed. Food and atmosphere made up for it. Definitely would go back again. TIP-the prices appeared to be per person so thought extremely expensive but when you choose and it recommends 1-3 that is for all 3 not per person. We choose the price in middle so definitely would pay the 5.00 extra next time. read more

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Came here for lunch under the new management. Food was delicious and definitely more traditional which I appreciated. The staff were very helpful. I like that they kept the youthful vibe of Mukja but with all the Korean Aunties! Planning to come back! read more

This place is garbage came here for Father's Day. Waited at the lobby and no one acknowledging us. Then a lady sat us down and forgot about us for 25 to 30 min. No service and no waiter to take our order. Management you need to train yourself and your employees better. We walked out never coming back ever. read more

Ah yes, KBBQ has finally landed in Puyallup. Happy to say Mukja has some proper KBBQ and then some. Honestly its a a one stop shop kind of spot where they literally have almost everything on their menu. From KBBQ to Soondubu to KFC(Korean Fried Chicken) to Naengmyeon (Cold Noodles) the menu has pretty much everything. Ive been by here twice with the family when I was in town and can say the quality of the meat here is better than the all you can eat spots you might be driving to. The name of the game here is Quality over Quantity, but no matter which combo you choose you wont be leaving hungry. Got the combo C both times since they were all beef, and it didnt disappoint. This is going to be our go to whenever we visit. The banchan here is pretty good too as well as the doenjang jjigae (soybean stew). A very welcome addition to Puyallup. We no longer need to drive to Federal Way to get our fix when im home visiting. Check this place out! read more

Mukja Korean Barbeque - Combo C - Korean Near Me - Puyallup, Washington

Slow, rude and bad service. No one seating people up front for 25 minutes. Greasy under seasoned. Brought the wrong order multiple times. Was here for over 2 and a half hours. read more

My boyfriend and I came in during their late night happy hour as we were in the area finishing some errands and wanted to get food before we called it a day. When we got to the parking lot, we noticed it was pretty full and took that as a good sign especially on a Thursday night. I love the neon signs that not only adorned the windows but on the walls of the restaurant. It definitely gave us off Korean pub/bar vibes. The restaurant seems to be more catered to a younger audience, super casual and energetic. Although, the bathroom interior design is of old traditional Korean paintings and Korean poetry. I love that though as this is Puyallup's first Korean BBQ and just in general the only real Korean restaurant so I love that they showcase all types of Korean culture, arts, and designs. K-pop was played a decent volume level and we didn't have trouble hearing one another or even others. They also had various TVs playing different K-pop music videos too! As we arrived inside, we were greeted by a friendly waitress who showed us to a table and gave us menus. Another waitress came by with waters and she would end up being our main waitress for our dining experience. I got the Sweet Seoul Strawberry and naengmyeon while my boyfriend got a chicken katsu and chicken fried rice. It took some time to receive our food and it didn't come in the order I expected as it was the fried rice, naengmyeon and chicken katsu. Nothing came all together which was interesting as I think we were the only ones who ordered since the other large party inside was a party doing KBBQ. Just a heads up for those who prefer to have their food all together and relatively around the same time as others. The food was very delicious though! We were impressed with the generous portions and it definitely makes sense why they are priced the way they are. I would love more toppings on naengmyeon as I feel this the most skimpiest of naengmyeon toppings but they provided plenty of noodles which was nice. I guess my advice is to order on the happy hour menu if you want to eat stuff with your naengmyeon. The banchan was also really good and the waitress checks on you often to get you refills, which I really appreciated. This is coming from a Korean who lives in Federal Way so I know what good Korean food tastes like and Mukja definitely nails it on flavor, as well as gorgeous presentation! The service here was very professional and personable as the waitress would joke with us, ask questions to get to know us, and treat us as real people. I could hear the other waitress be really sweet and fun to the big party table as well, so you can tell that these employees enjoy their job and want to give their customers a memorable time. I do want to come back to try their lunch specials and look forward to stopping by here whenever we are in the area and craving some great Korean food! read more

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Super sweet waitress. She did apologize on behalf of the "new girl cook" when I pointed out the ridiculous amount of onion- not to mention, some of which were raw. I've found it unpleasant with what a true Korean bulgogi dish is supposed to look and taste like. I'm a quarter Korean, I know what home is supposed to taste like. We ordered ***sprouts as part of our side dish choice with the lunch special, which she came back 20min later to tell us they unfortunately didn't have any to provide- so we ended up with a lot of broccoli. The meat was barely there, and the pieces were cut so small it was more a frustrating quest to pick out. I ended up just separating the mix of different cut onion that wasn't cooked thoroughly. My son had the same experience with his dish, as our entree was the same thing. Totaling to around $35 you would think they would have comped part of our bill! I'll probably try it out one more time at different hours, to see if I just went on a bad day but that was enough to give me a red flag that, if the next time is disappointing I'll just never be back. Not worth the amount, what it should be as a claimed cultural dish, or consideration of the customer at the end of the day that just wanted a decent lunch meal with their kid. Restaurants, if your entree is ruined please find the decency to make it right SOMEHOW because my stomach does not digest just apologies. read more

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First time here with the family. Ordered beef combo and half & half 10 piece chicken. The food was delicious and fresh, the service was great, and the ambiance was relaxed and comfortable. I would recommend Mukja if you are in the Puyallup area and are craving KBBQ. read more

Mukja Korean Barbeque - Half & half Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) - Korean Near Me - Puyallup, Washington

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I'm a foodie who usually doesn't post much, but I just had to share my experience at Mukja Korean BBQ in Puyallup. My chicken bibimbap and side dishes were seriously amazing. Even the soup was made with a lot of love and care, you could really taste the delicious beef broth that was nurtured for hours with tender pieces of beef and soft radish. My server, Natalie, made me feel super welcome and comfortable. There were other servers who came to my table to ask if I wanted refills on my side orders and if I liked the food. Of course I said yes! Very happy and will be going back. read more

Mukja Korean Barbeque - Korean Near Me - Puyallup, Washington

Friendly staff, good quality meats, sides are really good. Went during rush hour but service was still great. 10/10 recommend.

Mukja was an amazing experience! My boyfriend and I dined here because we wanted to try a new KBBQ spot. We'd seen mixed reviews about the food, so we weren't sure what to expect. After we were seated, our server Natalie gave us a warm welcome and recommended a few of her favorite items. One of them was the soft tofu soup with seafood, which ended up being our favorite thing we tried. I also loved that many of their items are made in-house. As far as the meats go, I'd say the quality definitely matches the prices. The service, however, is what truly made the experience as great as it was. Natalie was attentive, super fast, and answered all of my questions thoroughly without making me feel rushed--something I usually feel when trying new restaurants. She was professional and personable, checked in on us throughout our meal, and kept our waters refilled. You could tell she genuinely cared about our experience. Highly recommend Mukja if you want great KBBQ and even better service. read more

Food was good..a little expensive for the ambiance but we'll be back since the food was good

The food was very good! It wasn't too busy which was nice. We went on. Saturday and were able to make reservations for 6 people at 6 pm. Tables were clean, good floor plan and restrooms were clean. The only thing was our server barely visited us. BUT she was scrambling everywhere. We did feel a little rushed because of that. They definitely need more help. We ordered 2 kids meals that never came and ended up cancelling that portion of our order. We ordered the Combo 3 which was $75, plus some slushies for the 2 kids, Diet Coke, hot tea and a Dr Pepper. We also ordered gyoza for an appetizer. Overall good portions for a party of 6. We had no leftovers and left full. We will be back again. Kids enjoyed cooking their food and the adults enjoyed the show read more

Ambiance was pretty on the inside. Lots of things for your eyes to see. Tv and music playing. Service was good. I like that they have a call button for your server instead of having for them to walk up to you. That makes it more efficient.z food was good. $60 meal portion was a little skimp, but presentation was very nice. Cheesy corn is a 10/10 recommend. Egg soufle also.! I would go there again, but definitely a boujie-er korean bbq place then the normal all you can eat. (Also combos are not all you can eat) read more

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Used to love this place, but the constant price changes are getting ridiculous. This is now the THIRD time they've raised prices, and honestly the quality and experience do not match what they're charging anymore. Portions seem smaller, service has gone downhill, and the food just isn't worth the premium price. Korean BBQ is supposed to feel fun and worth the splurge, but now it feels overpriced for average food. Disappointing because this used to be one of my favorite spots. read more

Kbbq, not all you can eat but you pick from combo list. Combo B was $60 and we got brisket, bulgogi & pork belly. Serves 2-3 people, with the two of us we were full ! Server was helpful, kind. Didn't speak a ton of English but was sooo sweet and we had zero communication issues. Very cool inside. We went at night so the neon light were pretty neat. read more

Mukja Korean Barbeque - Banchan (sides), were okay. - Korean Near Me - Puyallup, Washington

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