Help me with the update, Google said that it's permanently closed but is it? Server: there was one person serving and she was busy but was still thoughtful and kind. Food: 1. Seafood pancake $20. TBH, it's more like squid pancake as that's the only seafood haha however when eating it fresh it was delicious and the batter was light. There was a good amount of green onions too which I love. Since my mom can't do spicy compared with me she provided soy sauce but I also got their spicy sauce it was fine (with a tiny dip). 2. Steamed dumplings (around $15) were good as it was piping hot and it was packed full of meat. TBH, all the foods we had didn't really need the additional sauce as both of the appetizers were flavorful enough! read more

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It was just ok, I was excited to try but it was a bit of a letdown. Lady server was stingy (could not try other ppl's drinks, no banchan refills for 5 ppl, had exactly 5 pieces of potatoes) and did not check up on us throughout the meal, she was too busy on the phone. This would be ok in another situation, but we were changed a 20% gratuity for party of 5+. It also took long for the food to come out even though restaurant was pretty empty. Food was pretty good but did not like the Deulkkae Gamjatang (perilla leaf and pork neck bone soup), it was difficult to get any pork off the bone and it tasted like beans and flaxseed ( somewhat gritty) and was not smooth like regular soup. However other dishes were pretty good and large enough so that all 5 of us could share 3 dishes. Would come back but only to try other dishes and with a smaller party. read more

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Best Korean food in Oregon hands down. That's all I need to say. Go here and enjoy. Let your soul be filled. read more

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Food tasted good since it was homemade (nothing tasted instant/packaged). The complimentary side dishes were on point (better tasting than most of the Korean restaurants I've been to). I'll let the pictures and video do the talking. Service was friendly. The ambiance was very Korean style/hole in the wall. This place is one of the better Korean restaurants around town. If you like Always Spring Korean restaurant above G-mart you should try this place. read more

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I totally will be back when I need Korean food. Great food. Kindly staff. Free parking read more

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An authentic Korean restaurant with great food. You can tell that the food is homemade (and made with lots of care). The food reminded me of what my mom and grandma would make -- it made me very nostalgic and happy to get to taste these dishes far away from home. We got the: fish roe stew (9/10) mandu (steamed) (10/10) Gamjatang (10/10) The gamjatang especially is made with perilla, and this type of dish is not easy to find anywhere, especially not in the States. I was shook to see it here and was shook again by the taste. read more

Umma Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

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I'm old and I've been to so many Korean restaurants in Oregon, and I can say that this place is the worst Korean restaurant I've ever been to. Inside is okay. Not like it's super clean but not dirty rather. You'll see very agressive notes on the wall. You can already tell the owner doesn't know how to deliver the message in a nice way. Customer service is just okay. But the food...I can't speak enough how terrible it was! My soup was so salty even with the rice, I stopped eating it after three sips. Cold noodle soup is probably packaged in you can get from the store. Side dishes were good. But talking about their poor quality food and over pricing, I could've this place a zero star. NOTE: Don't trust every TikTokers who introduces restaurants. They are probably given more food on the plate than you'll see yourself, chefs probably do better job than usual just cuz they'll be exposed on internet. read more

Umma Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

Great service and clean environment. The food isn't cheap, but it's very good. The staff was quick to answer questions about food and restaurant. read more

Our go to spot for steamed mandu, soon tofu and either grilled pork belly or that flat burger steak thing they make. Food is always hot and taste fresh and the place is warm. Staff is very helpful and understanding. read more

One of the best Korean restaurants I have been to! We ordered the Galbi Tang and Dolsot Bibimbap, we finished it in record breaking time! The soup was so flavorful, tasted like it was simmered for hours. All the banchan served were all very good as well. Will definitely come back! read more

Umma Korean Restaurant - Galbi Tang - Korean Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

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Family, this place is amazing. I have passed it for years before we decided to stop here for lunch. I wish we would have come here before now. The food is delicious. It had the perfect amount of flavor. We came during the lunch rush but our server hustled to get the orders in. I will definitely be back here. read more

Umma Korean Restaurant - Shrimp and vegetables - Korean Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

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I have no idea why people like this place. I ordered the spicy "seafood soup" with fish roe. It was utterly tasteless. It was a watery broth with chili added, but no seafood flavor. The pollack fish roe tasted like it came from the sawmill, not the sea--just compact balls of hard grainy nothingness. The broth is supposed to make the roe flavorful, but it was just watery. My husband ordered the kimchee soup, and it was passable. The best thing was the banchan. Avoid. read more

Umma Korean Restaurant - Compact sawdust balls - Korean Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

Server/Manager was rude from the start. After reading other reviews it reassured me that they have a bias towards POC. I noticed she was kinder and offered more and larger portions to other tables but I wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt. Unfortunately that was not the case. Do not support businesses like these and take your hard earned money elsewhere. Food was over priced for small portions. read more

This place is pretty good! I loved all the sides they give with your order. I'll say the beef was good. It's a nice option for something fresh and flavorful. It came with this super savory thick paste that was honestly my favorite part. The reason I'm giving 3 stars is because the kimchi pancake was sopping with oil . Like obviously it's an oily dish in itself and I know what I was getting myself into but this time the oil was the main focus so I couldn't even taste the kimchi. Would definitely go back to try something new! read more

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Today was my first time trying this establishment with my sibling. And it was one of the most wholesome and warmest experiences we've ever had. The hostess was incredibly welcoming and offered us some tea while we waited for out takeout order. She explained to us that these meals are prepared by her mom, which made the name of the establishment make complete sense. While we waited, the overall space was cozy, and somehow, homey. Once our food was ready to go, the hostess did not hesitate to explain what we had ordered and how to eat certain dishes. She was very sweet and attentive. The food itself, was delicious and tasted like a home cooked meal. We got the following: Bassak Bulgogi - this was very well seasoned, but not overwhelming, and the meat was juicy. Bulgogi Dolsot Bibimbap - also very well seasoned, but what really made this dish sing were the sides that you could pile on to the lettuce wrap - which you build yourself, so you can really customize each bite. Seafood Pajeon - this had a nice mix of green onion and squid to batter ratio, and was just flat out delicious. They also gave us soy sauce that was infused with habanero chiles, which made this a unique version of seafood pajeon. Fried Mandu - just really good fried food. And like the pajeon. The habanero soy sauce truly enhances the flavor. All in all. As a Mexican that is very accustomed to well seasoned, prepared home meals, and just flat out delicious and hearty meals. This was an amazing first time and I can't wait to bring my own mom to Umma read more

Umma Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

I don't eat Korean food often since moving out of LA -- maybe a yearly BBQ or AYCE and biannual trip to Nak Won. And I don't order adventurously when it comes to Korean cuisine but the kimchi soup, mandu, and bibimbap I ate here were all tasty. Other reviewers have noted that the place/food has a homemade feel and I agree. Our server Hannah was sweet and helpful, and I think she said her mom or grandma was cooking in the back. No-frills inside. Bathroom was an undisguised supply closet. Prices about a dollar higher than what's on the pictures of the menus. (Sry, didn't grab a photo!) We spent about $90 to feed three people, without ordering too extravagantly (each got a main, plus the aforementioned mandu, plus one $9 bottle Terra of beer). Came with rice and half a dozen banchan. I think we will be back due to proximity and when in need of a heart-warming meal. read more

I've tried a good number of the Korean food options in the area, and have had pretty good Korean food in places I've visited in other states. Umma is better than all of them. The quality of the dishes was superb, and the assortment of side dishes are much more varied and flavorful than other places like Ktown/Gangnam BBQ for sure (those two have gotten super cheap and low quality in the last year which sucks for them, but its good for Umma!) Also, the value is ridiculously good. Other places will charge you $28+ for a single meat serving, whereas thats enough for two people to have a whole meal and drinks here. On top of it all, they are minimally staffed but hella friendly. My favorites are the Kimchi Jjigae (deep flavor, spicy but not too spicy, good distribution of meat, tofu, and other ingreds), and the Daejigogi Duruchigi which I would ditto the remarks for. Will continue eating here regularly, will try the bibimbap next time too. read more

They are short staffed and it is posted all over the wall and you can see it is just one lady soloing going in/out kitchen to deliver food and taking orders on floor + phone. The food is authentic and not bad for this part of town. It is not located in the most ideal place for dining only, very crammed parking lot as most spaces are taken up by people visit the bars across the parking lot. Not a lot of lights, pretty dark at night and parking lot spaces are taken by again visitors from the bars so you might have a drunkard sitting on your trunk or tossing their purse at your car and smoking right outside your vehicle too. This was really off putting and killed the vibe of wanting to get a homey me. It felt less inviting when you're hungry and walk into a place that is pitch dark and yeah .... Kimchi pork tofu stew aka kimchi jjigae is 10/10 recommend when you're just craving for a pot of hot spicy soup to cure a cold or just feeling like soup day. spicy squid & pork belly stirfy was very flavorful, so good with rice!! though it didn't take like pork belly or it was just a bit over cooked (dry) or too lean for our preference. Would recommend 8/10 Fish roe stew was very different, this is not offered at most korean restaurants and it was recommended too. It has a lot of veggie and broth is more like clear broth base- very fresh. Kimchi stew was a bit more thick consistency. Fish roe if you're a fan for it come try it, it was our first time and I cannot say I would order it again. The fish roe were cooked a bit too much and too dry again for our preference. I had no idea what to expect but as we continue to eat the soup, we just noticed the fish roe was a bit too chewy. Overall pricing is reasonable and highly recommend kimchi jjigae!! Safety Note: I would recommend coming here during the DAY and park closer to the restaurant and if none available then park elsewhere- far away from bar area unless you don't mind your dash cam catching someone with a flash light looking into your car! Yep it was caught on camera, the passenger in the car next to us parked, then walked out, then walked back with a flashlight and was peeping in our car then their drunken friends stood their entire time and then tossed their belongings onto our trunk. By this point I was already back seating inside and just waiting for them to move a bit so we can leave. This was a huge deterrent for me on returning unless I was dying for kimchi jjigae. My go to spot is JCD Pocha unless you're out in Hillsboro area. read more

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Korean food is hard to find in pdx - at least good Korean food. This place is in Hillsboro near the strip mall w the burgerville on Cornell. Lots of parking and easy to find. Solid menu with all the standards plus stuff like the cold noodles. Food was good. Service and banchan ok. read more

It was our very first time, Me and my girlfriend went here on a weekday night, and returned a couple of days later because of the food. Everything that we ordered tasted fantastic. I loved all the dishes, and what unexpectedly caught me off guard was the side dishes. They tasted so fresh and they were probably the best side dishes I ever had at a Korean restaurant. the atmosphere is very welcoming, almost as if you're dining in at a house. Price, quality, quantity: 9.5/10 The amount of food including the side dishes that you get with your order, the quality and taste of all the dishes. I can honestly say this is well worth what you pay for. I'll be coming back here to get my Korean food fixings. read more

If you're looking for Korean home cook style, this is the place! Everything here is made with love and uses the family recipe. The waitress was very warm and friendly and she'd often mention that her mother was making the dishes from scratch in the kitchen. I was craving naengmyeon so I called ahead to make sure they had some (since it's a summer special). This is probably the best naengmyeon I've had in the area, the broth was so flavorful and had a great beef and vinegar taste. The noodles and beef were cooked perfectly. Definitely want to come back and try the Bibim Naengmyeon next! read more

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Let me start by saying that Umma dishes to me tasted homemade, and that's what I aim for with Korean food! I love my banchan and even when we ordered to go, the restaurant provided quite a variety of side dishes. We ordered seafood pajeon and was one of the best I've had. I've ordered ojingeo bokkeum, the spicy squid dish and I loved it. My husband ordered the bulgogi dolsot bibimbap and it looked delicious as well. Would definitely have food here again. read more

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If you are looking for authentice Korean food that is made fresh. This is the place! I love bringing my loved one's here or coming on my own. Service is amazing and you can tell they work with passion. I really enjoy the Japchae and the Seafood Pageon. Small place with great seating, which is perfect! Korean Authentic drinks and food. read more

Umma Korean Restaurant - Seafood Pageon. So tasty and really great portion. - Korean Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

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If your mana was Korean and cooked homemade food for you, this is your place, because literally the daughter is the server and the mom is in the kitchen cooking. Super authentic and well made Korean food! So excited to be here a little early on a Sunday afternoon. The fried mandu was just like we had in Seoul, perfectly crispy and had savory filling. So amazing! read more

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Service was horrible, I've been there 4-5 times and I noticed the lady who serves people, she treats korean/korean speakers better. She was great my first time and gradually got worse. Not very attentive, even when slow. Multiple occasions where she would give side dishes to others who came after, and ours when we got our food, even delaying water and she would hardly check up on our table. Recently went there and had a party of 5, 4 of us were eating and one wasn't, she questioned why one of them wasn't eating and flipped the menu and proceeded to aggressively tap on the "20% Gratuity added for parties more than 5" and gave a face. Super rude. We decided to leave, putting up with such behaviour will not be tolerated. Seems like she's got an attitude with POC.... Unfortunate because I like the food there... Service just cost that business money and returning customers. read more

This place is amazing. It used to be a place called Duh Ku Bee in Beaverton, but it went out of business during the pandemic. This place is just as good if not better. Beautiful tasting food yeah I'm putting it read more

Moved here from OC, CA so I really needed a go-to place for Korean food. This place has a variety of tasty authentic Korean dishes. It's a bit far from where I live, but it's definitely worth the drive. My favorites are the kimchi jeon (pancake), namul dol sot bibimbap, and the spicy tofu soup. read more

Certainly a far away spot for us but we made it a thing to come check this place out and we couldn't be more glad. The place is very casual and cozy. Seems like a spot that locals come to and has a lot of regulars. Not at all busy on a Sunday afternoon. One lady was serving and taking orders; super friendly and fast. Pretty standard Korean items on the menu. We got the Dolsot Bibimbap, Osam Bulgogi, Seafood Pajeon, and Steamed Egg. Everything was delicious and fresh. We usually get the same item at different Korean places so it's easy for us to notice how much more superior their food is here. The Bibimbap was very satisfying with the perfect amount of veggie sides and meat; all the components came together very well. The pork belly and squid in the Osam Bulgogi were tender and tasted of quality. Similarly with the Pajeon, full of green onions and squid. The batter was the right thickness and crispiness; not at all oily and very flavorful both on its own and with the sauce. The Egg was also refreshingly hearty and fulfilling. Banchans were simple and not the most varietal but, again, very fresh and high quality. You can taste that everything was handmade and well cared for. Least to say, we're very very satisfy with our food. Felt a whole lot more rejuvenated afterwards. Wish this place wasn't so out of the way so we can visit the maybe our new favorite spot more frequently. Great food, service, and price. Do check them out. read more

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The ambiance is fine. The server lady at the front counter was rude. We had Deullkae Gamjatang was good. Yukgaejang was awful felt watered down. Tasted like instant/packaged. The last thing we ordered was the Bibimbap which normally comes with an egg and they didn't put it. Then when we went to go pay, they automatically put on our bill the tip we only ordered three plates and they said they were charging us the tip automatically because we were five people. Which two of them were babies and they did not get any food. The lady came to the table to take our order and then came back once. The whole entire time she was sitting at another table talking with two other people instead of checking on everybody else. That type of service does not deserve a tip. read more

Come on, folks! Let's all rally around this fabulous new Korean spot! My husband and I wanted to dine in. After VIvi's and 808 were unavailable as that option, we chose Umma based on 12 5-star reviews. I am here to make it 13! This tiny, literally hidden gem opened in March. The owner is currently doing literally everything --- ordering inventory, cooking (along with her mother), serving, chatting up the customers, even washing dishes. Jars of homemade pickles and kim chee fill the front fridge. There are maybe 6 tables total. The food was 100% tasty with generous portions and reasonable prices. My hubs and I both got the Dolsot Bibimbap, he got the beef and me, the Veggie. Now, ordering Veggie can be a crapshoot. Not at Umma's, Big stone pot filled with multitude of finely sliced carrots, bean sprouts, spinach, tofu, zucchini, green peppers, rice, thick hot sauce. His was the same with crispy slices of beef. Flavorful! Small dishes all tasted different, quite fresh, crunchy. We also ordered the steamed egg! Owner checked on us several times and even asked if the room temp was too cold. (It wasn't!) Umma is tucked into the little strip mall near Cornell and 25th by the car wash. Same mall as Papa John's and Genghis Khan. You can't see it from the street. Drive past the tavern and it will be to your right. Well worth seeking out! We have eaten at a lot of Korean places. Umma was one of the best! Let's support these small restaurant owners who are brave enough to start a business in this post COVID time. read more

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As a Korean American living in Oregon it's been a struggle finding authentic Korean food. Once our family heard there was a new spot in town we knew we had to check it out and it did not disappoint! We got the uguji galbitang, bibimbap, and yukgehjang. My parents approved which must mean something. The taste was authentic, and they even market their restaurant as food to eat when you miss a home cooked Korean meal. They also gave a generous portion of banchan (side dishes) which I appreciated. They also have a fridge inside where they sell fresh kimchi and side dishes. Service was super friendly! Would definitely come again. read more

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My favorite place for Korean food in the Portland/Hillsboro area. They have very few staff members, so you might have a wait a bit for your food. They're working really hard to take all their orders, and the food is well worth the wait. All the ban chan was delicious and there was a huge variety. The tofu soup and pork was so good. There's a lot of parking in the lot right outside. Umma is a great addition to the Hilsboro food scene! read more

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We came to try this place because we heard they had spicy marinated crab. Came in to find those are seasonal for the winter time so we'll definitely be back for that. The eating area is nice and clean surprisingly for the size of the restaurant. The hostess was very friendly and smiling when she greeted us. We ordered the steamed mandus, E6 soup, and the spicy pork. First the ban Chan container was awesome. The container was a 3 compartment organized with kimchi, some kind of pickled pepper, and fish cake. There was also some broccoli and some potatoes. The mandus are huge. There was 4 of them and it tasted freshly steamed even though about 25 mins has passed since driving home. The meat inside was very tender and absorbed the spicy sauce well. The spicy pork was tender still so it wasn't over cooked. It could've used a bit more intensity in the flavor but still satisfied the craving. The soup was more mild but my fiancé really liked it. It had a home cooked taste to it and the pork in it melted off the bone. Defiantly recommend giving this place a try. It might be our new Korean go to. read more

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We stopped here for Lunch and enjoyed the food and service. My wife is from Korea and the food was pretty authentic. We wish the restaurant much success. read more

I am sharing my feedback based on a recent lunch experience at Umma Korean restaurant in Hillsboro. I ordered a Kimchi-jeon (kimchi pancake). When the dish was served, I noticed there were burnt sections on the pancake, and it had a burnt taste. I reported this to the manager, stating that I believed the food was burnt. The manager responded that the way it was cooked was "regular." I pointed out the visibly burnt, blackened areas and the taste again, but the manager repeated that it was the standard way of preparation and took the dish back to the kitchen. I wish to comment on two aspects of this experience: 1    Food Preparation: The Kimchi-jeon served to me was burnt. This is not a matter of subjective preference but a fundamental failure in cooking. It is my firm belief that a burnt substance is no longer food, a view supported by major health organizations. 2    Service Response: I found the manager's attitude to be very unfriendly and dismissive. In the culinary profession, serving a burnt dish is widely considered a failure of quality control, distinguishing a mistake ('burnt') from a technique ('charred'). My concern was not resolved, and no solution was offered. The item was included in the final bill, and while I consented to pay, I believe it would have been appropriate for the restaurant to ask how I would like the situation to be handled. Ultimately, the combination of being served something that shouldn't be considered food and the subsequent dismissive, unfriendly service made for an exceptionally poor experience. If I could give zero or negative stars, I would. read more

A highly recommended Korean restaurant by the famous 'Korean Mama' - well worth the trip to Hillsboro. Typical Korean dishes with bibimbap and bulgogi, but also a lot of other options. We had some soup dishes with glass noodles and meat. Spicy squid was great. Our favorite is the seafood pancake. Fried mandu was also tasty. Large assortment of panjeon dishes with kimchi, pickled cucumber, and fish cake. Roasted corn tea was good. Overall small space with one server, but she was on top of things. Friendly and attentive. Plenty of parking. If in the area, we would return. read more

One of those hidden gems where you hem and haw about whether you should tell people about it. Umma's is tucked in a strip mall, the entrance faces away from the street. Great, home-y Korean food. We've sampled the mackerel, spicy beef soup, spicy squid, and all the banchan. Each dish had deep umami flavors. Was expecting more spicy to them, but think we can request then to bump it up next time. Their must coveted food item- the huge mandu dumplings- have been sold out whenever we stopped by for dinner after 6. Get there early! read more

Umma Korean Restaurant - Mackerel, spicy squid, spicy beef soup, and banchan! - Korean Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

We came in early on a Saturday for lunch and there was only a couple other tables in front of us. We decided to order some of our favorite Korean dishes and they took a little while to come out, but there are also signs stating service will be slower due to being short staffed. When the food did come out it was all delicious! The mandu reminded me of soup dumplings in shape and were juicy inside and tender outside. The stir fried pork belly and squid was flavorful and the squid was tender, not chewy. The banchan had a nice variety and they would refill them on request. The yukajung was well balanced between the glass noodles, beef and green onions and the broth had good flavor. I appreciated how the menu had pictures and the food was presented as advertised. Overall great food, polite service and we will be back! read more

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This is a solid Korean restaurant! They are still in the works of finding more help and have "help wanted" signs posted throughout the restaurant so please be mindful of that as you dine, since service may be slower. Onto the review.. with the cold weather, I appreciated the warm corn silk tea they provide in a mug upon sitting for dine-in. Few Korean spots in the Portland metro region offer that in comparison to other bigger cities that I've visited, so that was nice. Menu options have always been solid choices every time I've gone. I was looking forward to the giant mandu but the ones I got from the starter menu were smaller (though 10 pcs.) and perfect for 2 to share. Still delicious and piping hot. Kimchi jiggae includes pork and tofu. It was a solid choice but not exactly memorable. Though it hits the spot for a kimchi jiggae craving, I'd try something else if I return. I enjoyed the variety of banchan and the sweet auntie who served it. Many of the guests were Korean as well which may speak to the authenticity of the spot. If you're looking for a solid Korean restaurant, this is a great spot to visit and I'll certainly be back to try other menu options. read more

Umma Korean Restaurant - Steamed mandu - Korean Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

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Umma's is my favorite spot. It's not a large restaurant but it's comforting and I love watching the slideshows of food on the TVs while I wait for my food. I could name all of my favorites but then I'd just be listing the menu. Never too salty, always flavorful, always really really fresh. The owners are amazing, kind, friendly, funny... and service is very quick even when they are juggling multiple tables -- idk how they do it but I really respect them for that!!!! Here's some recent photos :) The pan fried seasoned mackerel is my favorite. I'm craving it as I type !! Love u, Umma!! read more

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