Ban Chan is a very authentic and traditional Korean restaurant located in Mesa! Our first experience there did not disappoint. You are brought out some small snacks to eat while you wait for your meal, which is a touch I always enjoy at restaurants. Their Kimchi is one of the best I have had! The spicy pork dish was phenomenal and you ate the pork in fresh lettuce leafs, with a few of the on side condiments on top. The Pork Hock (feet) were boiled, and in my opinion, didn't hold enough flavor. However, when some condiments were added the Hock tasted great and was tender. Such a great visit and very affordable! read more

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My go-to Korean restaurant in the valley. Good for two people large groups, I've always had good experiences here after ordering like half the menu at this point. read more

Is one of my favorite Korean spots the food is good but lately has been inconsistent. Not sure why but hopefully it gets better

Food and service was great. They also renovated the inside since my last visit and it's very cute, I'll definitely be back soon read more

Our new go to Korean restaurant in Phoenix. This place is cozy and feels like you're walking into someone's home. The food is made with love; It tastes like home cooking, although I've never lived in a Korean home! We ordered seafood pancake, which was absolutely huge, could possibly serve four or five as an appetizer. The Kimchi stew had a deep Flavour. The Korean barbecue short trip was perfectly cooked and good quality meat. It was also a nice sized portion. Will definitely come back again. read more

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Food was spectacular and so was service. Interior was beautifully decorated ! Went for daughters birthday and they brought her 2 roses !!!

We miss Ban Chan! We are just 2 old white folk that still don't know how to use chopsticks. But over the past years we fell in love with Ban Chan... From the service, ambience and of course the food! Staff was always welcoming and they remembered what we liked and always took care of us! We couldn't wait to go back after the renovations/expansion. In fact, we were there the first day they opened back up for their soft opening. We only recognized one of our regular waitresses and the older lady in the kitchen... Our waitress said there weren't new owners but it sure feels like it. She said the menu was just for the soft opening and they would have most all our favorites back in a month or two. Fast forward... Still no chicken dishes! I just don't get it! Our favorites are gone. The side dishes are still yummy but we just don't know what to order with this new menu. We are probably in the minority and creatures of habit... But we miss EVERYTHING about the "old" Ban Chan. I would think of this restaurant as a nice upscale Korean restaurant... Even though it's beautiful inside now and they have fancier utensils and dish-ware... It's missing that charm and authenticity the "old" Ban Chan exuded. I suppose the way to avoid disappointment is to just accept this is a totally new different restaurant... NOT the award winning Ban Chan! Unfortunately, my husband says he won't be back. I could understand expanding the restaurant... But why such a drastic change with the menu? read more

Overall rating: 4/5 Wait: 4/5 Arrival time: Sunday 1pm Food: 4/5 Order: bibimbap, spicy beef soup, kimchi pancake Service: 4/5 Price: 4/5 Worth it, would come back I visited ban chan on a Sunday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised by the short wait time. The restaurant was clean and cozy, and the staff was friendly and attentive. I ordered the bibimbap, spicy beef soup, and kimchi pancake. The bibimbap was delicious and came with a variety of toppings. The spicy beef soup was rich and flavorful, but my wife thought it tasted too much like shin ramen broth. The kimchi pancake was crispy and spicy, and I liked it better than the one at hodori. The price was reasonable for the quality and quantity of food, but not cheap. I paid about $50 for two people, including tip. I think it was worth it, and I would come back again. read more

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This place lived up to its name! Great variety of banchan. It came with some tteokboki and a bit more banchan than the other korean restaurants, which was a plus. I tried the spicy pork, and it was really good and definitely spicy. I always add the ssam, which is lettuce, and it comes with a small plate of ssamjang. The lettuce was a bit watery but not inconvenient for me. The food was great and the atmosphere was also great. It was relaxed and had a mom and pop feel. Came here for lunch and was attended very well. They had lunch specials on the board and serve alcohol as well. The lady was really sweet and nice. I definitely will return. read more

Babo Jumak - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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One of my go to places for very authentic Korean food. The service was good, and the ambiance is nice with the new remodel! Always worth a visit. read more

Such a great place! I was craving some korean food so badly one day, and although I'm not a person to dine by themself, I had to have my ban chan. I was greeted by the friendly lady up front, and she was super kind! The food is great, the environment is cute. It's almost always packed when I come here, a true testament to this gem of a place. read more

It has been awhile since I have been here. I have catered food from here in March and it was delicious. We brought our friend who has never tried Korean and tried to offer him silkworm pupa, but he was not brave enough. This restaurant has updated its space and still offers authentic and traditional dishes that are not always offered at other places. If you are feeling adventurous and would like to try a few new Korean dishes, then head over to this hidden gem named Ban Chan. read more

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Since the owner took back this place, remodel looks great & it is back in business for great food & service. As always, never disappointed with the service & how tasty the food is. The ambiance is great with a little dimmed light at night with some music. Many selection of food/dishes to my liking. Today with a little bit of rain, I was craving the chicken feet with some soju & when asked what else is recommended, spicy pork was brought out. It was just right flavoring with just the right spicy. Perfect with soju! Would have been nice if rice ball is offered with the chicken feet. Love it!!! read more

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My go to when I want the best Korean BBQ! The service is great. When I walk In I feel like I'm visiting family! You cam feel the love and pride they have for their craft! read more

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Hands down one of the best Korean restaurants I've been too! It's a mom and pop place which makes me feel at home. I love the designs they have inside. It's very unique. They have hand paintings of their menu which I thought was awesome! My hubby and I wanted galbi, bbq pork belly with the lettuce wrap. It also came with rice but we didn't bother to eat it. We loved the lettuce wrap instead. Omg it had so much flavor and it did not disappoint me one bit. The banchans (sides) were really good too! Kimchi and fish cakes were gone in seconds. Service was great! Everyone took care of us every time we needed someone to assist us. They even packed our leftovers for us and I didn't even ask them too. I will definitely be back and I will make this place my to go to when it comes to Korean food! read more

Hidden gem for Korean food in AZ, ambiance is clean, I could do without the Korean music. Instrumental Korean music would be better. Definitely order the galbi 100% and Kim chee fried rice 100%. read more

I keep returning to this one because it serves the most authentic Korean meals you can have in the Valley. My gripe is that AZ is lacking severely in the Korean food department, but this is one of the rare bright spots. Every dish and side dishes just taste right. It's not necessarily food I crave every Friday night, but Ban Chan is legit, wholesome, home-cooked Korean food at a reasonable price. read more

Have driven by several times and was interested in trying Korean food. Our waiter hooked us up and we tried a couple different dishes. It was fantastic. No more lousy Chinese food for me. Ive been back twice in two weeks and am sampling the whole menu. My favourite so far is a spicy seafood pot. The place has to be legit because its full of Korean families celebrating birthdays etc. Ive seen young couples on dates too which is always a good sign. Im not huge in writing reviews but will do so if a place is really good which this is. read more

Food and service were great! The food was so delicious and authentic, highly recommended!

Seen this place on IG and been wanting to try it and glad I did. To begin on IG their name is Babojumakaz, it was sort of hard to find here on Yelp or Maps. I thought it was a new restaurant but it was actually already in my bookmarks lol. Btw every dish we had was tasty! Very authentic Korean food, there's even a grandma in the back making the food so you know it's good! The ban chan was soo tasty every one of them we asked for seconds. The service was awesome as well the place was packed and the 2 waitresses held it down. I'm curious to try the rest of the menu, I will definitely be returning. read more

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I came here around 5 PM on a Thursday and it was pretty empty inside. I was the only person and probably the only one in until around 6 PM when I was getting ready to leave and another party walked in. The parking lot is also big and there was a number of spots available. The restaurant gave a mom and pop restaurant feel (but a Korean version). They were super attentive and the food was delicious. There was a variety of banchan served and refills were offered whenever it ran out. I think this is one of the only places in Arizona that offer pork hocks on the menu. I also enjoy seeing the different less mainstream finds available on the menu, will definitely go back and try them! The pork hocks were delicious and the portions were huge! Had a lot leftover to take home. The server also walked me through the best combos and sauces for the pork hocks which was nice of her. I imagine the portions are large in general since the prices are a little steep compared to other places. But it should definitely be worth it. Overall, amazing and cozy place with a large variety of food items and alcoholic beverages available. Will definitely come back! read more

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My absolute favorite Korean restaurant. I've been to Korea and grew up eating Korean and I can say this is the most authentic Korean food I've had in Arizona. (You can tell by eating their kimchi stew) They put so much time into every since dish including the free side dishes you get the beginning. I've tried most of the things on the menu so far but everything has been delicious. Whenever I'm feeling down, I love coming here to warm up my body and soul. It has a home-y feeling and the staff are extremely friendly too! read more

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The food there is always so good! We had Jaden as our server and he was always checking in and very nice! Definitely made our experience much better. The place has been renovated so it is super upgraded and nice. Thanks again Jaden (: read more

We've been trying to look for an authentic Korean restaurant that have noodle/soup dishes and finally found it! Galbi Tang Soup was delicious. Will definitely come back to try their cold noodle dishes! read more

Babo Jumak - Galbi Tang Soup - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Definitely come back .. such a cute place, great customer service and food were amazing read more

Babo Jumak - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Solid authentic korean food. Nothing spectacular, but with that said, this does the job to satisfy a crave. Bulgogi is marinated well, and makes me think of family gatherings growing up. So does the galbi. Not a ringing endorsement by any means, but there's a lot to be said for putting out quality equivalent to Korean moms. The banchan (also the restaurant's namesake) is very good, and hits all the marks for authenticity. The mul naengmyon (cold buckwheat noodle soup) could have been much better if more garnishments were used. The broth is stellar, and the noodles are chewy and spot on, but it's as if the kitchen just didn't feel like topping the dish with enough accessories. I'll come back if I want to knock out a good homestyle meal where I know the food will satisfy an itch. But, if I'm looking for a total experience, I might look elsewhere. read more

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The cold noodles w/ spicy sauce was really yummy in my tummy and tasted SCRUMPTIOUS The dumpling and rice cake soup was also good and the broth was really nice and warm The sides were also good. Service was icky, our waiter spilt two of our drinks and overall, service was not the best. The atmosphere for the place was very authentic and the decor was nice. read more

Babo Jumak - Pan fried rice cake - Korean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

TLDR; Your favorite korean restaurant's favorite korean restaurant If you already have a favorite Korean restaurant in AZ, chances are this is the owner's favorite restaurant. The restaurant felt like you were walking into a korean grandma's kitchen, and the food matched that vibe. The seafood soon tofu soup was flavorful, and this was arguably my favorite kimchi pancake in the valley. The waiters were all very personable, and explained how this place has been open for 20 yeara(!) and been the og for all the others. In short, highly recommend going and supporting this restaurant. Great food and great people :)) read more

soy garlic is very very salty. And female (no glasses) employee is very rude. Not going there anymore.

Authentic Korean food. Everything was delicious. We are from Hawaii! So we are pretty snobby when in comes to ethnic dishes. Both my son in laws are Korean and they enjoyed it as well. Service was attentive, very polite and friendly. Highly recommend. read more

It's real korean food. Awesome. I hae never been these kinds of koreans food in Az or USA. I can not belive why other people gave less than 5 stars. Best. read more

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Just tried this tonight for the first time. Everything was great! Loved the bulgogi. Rice was cooked perfectly. Sides were all delicious.

My friend and I were seeking out a place for dinner that still opens late and came upon this place. We walked inside and was greeted by the waitress and sat at the table by the door. The menu was small but had great options and ordered couple of things to share between the two of us. I must say, it is a great hole in the wall place that's under the radar and should be checked out by many people. Love the portions and the flavors were great. I recommend this place to anyone who wants simple and easy Korean cuisine. read more

I came here as a recommendation from a friend. I'll tell you it did not disappoint at all!! From the banchan to the main dishes was absolutely delicious! Geo the server gave so much great recommended dishes and also educated us! The vibe was very nice and feels like home! Definitely will come back and do please try this restaurant it's a hidden gem! read more

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Delicious food, quick and friendly service, homey atmosphere. The acorn jelly cold noodle soup (naengmyun) with the yul-mul kimchi is our favorite. We'll come here again and again. read more

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We had a large group in a private room. We had very good service, they checked back on a regular basis. The only negative was that each person ended up paying $44. If we had gone to Hodori for lunch, it would have been half that price. read more

unassuming little space in a strip mall. authentic and delicious! i haven't stopped thinking about their kimchi pancake which is the most amazing thing ive ever tasted. i really loved the cold beef noodles. i live in northern az but recommend this place to people traveling down to the valley. read more

This place is incredible. We were seated right away, and service was fast. Very relaxing environment, and the food is SO GOOD. We can't wait to come back. read more

really cozy mom&pop shop vibes, our server was so sweet and the food was good too! Someone was listening to super sad Korean music in the kitchen... read more

Everything was amazing! We knew we were in the right spot when we looked around and realized that everyone else was Korean. If you know... you know. Our server was extremely nice and offered great suggestions. I was super impressed! Would I drive from deep West valley to visit again, absolutely read more