We were originally going to eat at Kyala next door but they were closed on Thanksgiving day so we stopped by here to grab a quick bite. It is very small and a to go / grab and go place. Not really space to eat inside. The bento box was around 16 dollars and was very good! The pork katsu was light fluffy and juicy. I usually don't care for rice but I enjoyed this box more than I thought I would. The potato salad and little appetizer were interesting, my bf is Korean and we both enjoyed this and would get this again especially if we wanted quick bite or lunch Togo. They seem to have a lot of orders for Thanksgiving catering too so I bet they have other items that are delicious! Planning to come back to this mom pop shop and recommending for corporate lunches. read more

Ma’s Banchan - Pork Katsu Dosirak - Korean Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Came here after my grocery haul. I needed to get a quick snack, so decided to drop by. It's not really a sit-down restaurant, but more of a grab-and-go type of place. The place is bright and airy. There's plenty of options as most of the other reviews have stated. I grabbed the beef kimbap, japchae and the bean sprouts to try. Everything was priced affordably which I really appreciate. The staff was helpful and made suggestions of their best sellers. They were incredibly friendly. Will be back again when I'm in the area doing my grocery haul! read more

Came here to pick up some gimbap for lunch, there were some already freshly made on the counter, but it didn't have any price or sticker on ingredients so I didn't think much of it, grabbed a spicy tuna and beef one to pay. I was shocked to see the price came out to be almost $23 for 2, it's almost $12 for each gimbap omg this is crazy expensive. I am used to going to ones in OC for $7-9 each (and for the same portion as well. But this is too much! For this price I could get a quick Asian whole lunchbox for this price with rice and side dishes (some even come with soup) for the lunch bento set. This is crazy expensive, never coming here again! read more

The 1st time I went there, I got alot of banchan's and beef kimbap. The ban chans were kind of pricey $7 for small portions (most of them). Some items were easy to make at home not sure why I paid money. When I went there the 2nd time, the beef kimbap was already on display. The cashier told me to pick one of them. I wanted fresh to order. It did not taste as good as on my 1st visit. Oh well. read more

Ma’s Banchan - Pricey for a very small portion. - Korean Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

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If you're craving a quick Korean snack or need side dishes you don't want to make yourself, this spot is a perfect spot. I tried the spicy tuna gimbap and Korean fried chicken (forgot to take a picture lol). The gimbap was great because it's packed with protein rather than just rice. The fried chicken was a solid portion that I couldn't finish it in one sitting. One thing to note is that there isn't seating, so it's suited for a quick pick-up-and-go meal. Though I didn't get them, the place also offers a variety of side dishes that go well with a bowl of rice. read more

Ma’s Banchan - Spicy tuna gimbap - Korean Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

As soon as I step into Ma's Banchan, I felt like a kid in a candy store. It was banchan galore in the small yet very well organized store. It's a self serve, grab n go type of store with cooked foods such as japchae and gimbap to one side and refrigerated banchan and soups to the other. Everything I tried was fresh and delicious. Service was quick and friendly. I will definitely come back to try some of their other banchans in the near future. read more

Ma’s Banchan - Spicy Japchae, Leek & Shrimp Pancake, and Napa Kimchi - Korean Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

OMG so good! I've been walking past this little shop forever but finally decided to walk in. Now I'm kicking myself for all this time wasted. So many prepared foods to choose from! I finally decided on a spicy pork kimbap, spicy japchae and seasoned squid. Everything was amazing! Fresh and so well prepared. The shop is small, it's grab and go. Clean and bright interior. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Definitely will be back! read more

Was looking for a Korean food fix so we tried this place out. My wife and I got 3 kimbaps all of which were flavorful and filling. I thought of getting the bossam but we weren't going home yet so I decided against it. The bossam was about $16 soars which is way cheaper than other paces that topically sells them for about 40. Service was quick. Going to come back to try other dishes. read more

First time visiting this local store. It's a small cozy store, everything is grab n go, no sittings. All the banchan and food are stored neatly stored and packed. I was craving for some kimpab, so decided to try it out. The roll was made with a great amount of beef and veggies. Only a small portion of rice, so this is a definitely a plus. The roll is lightly seasoned, only rely on the beef and yellow pickles. As of now, the beef gimpab is $11, I think it is a bit pricey. Julienne Korean Radish Salad: My mom loves this side dishes, it was recommended to us by the store staff when we had difficulty picking a radish dish. It is nicely seasoned, not overly spicy. The white radish is still perfectly crunchy. Recommend this if you like radishes. The staff is friendly and helpful. I would go back to try out more authentic dishes, but maybe not very often because the price is a bit high for most choices. read more

Ma’s Banchan - Julienne Korean Radish Salad - Korean Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

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Service was kind, sweet & fast. Our kimbap was made to order & pretty good, they're huge. Tidy and neat spot in a pretty big plaza.

I love support small/ local business and was pleasantly surprised to discover this gem! They make a variety of banchan which you can order fresh or get them frozen. We got several gimbaps and they were all made fresh and tasted really good. I like that they are generous with their filling and not too much rice. Will definitely return again the next time I'm craving Korean banchan! read more

Ma’s Banchan - Korean Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Location: close to other markets and shops Parking: plenty of parking Pricing: for handmade food or made to order in the area it's considered affordable or cheap. Variety: lots of variety forgot to take pics and was hungry. Order kimpab spam and beef Bulgogi. It's pretty good and I also bought ready made spicy hock and preserved spicy radish strips. Total was 38 bucks. I can see myself coming back to buy the ready to eat meats or soups. Add rice or warm it at home. Save hours of prepping and cooking when you dont have energy but still want delicious and healthy options. Pokestop: I was too hungry to play and food was too delicious to be ignored. read more

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From potato salad to raw marinated crabs, this market-style Korean shop sells a large varied of pre-packaged Korean side dishes for take-away. They even sell bento boxes for a convenient meal while on the run. I ordered the Japchae, Keto gimbap, Sugar glazed sweet potato, and Spicy fish cake! Everything was so good! The spicy fish cakes were my favorite. Will definitely go back to buy some freezer items to try! read more

Ma’s Banchan - Korean Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

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Friendly and attentive service. Food is presentable and hot. Restaurant is clean and lighting is soft... Overall a five star restaurant... Our server Vincent is a very friendly young man and of course a Five star server... read more

Ma’s Banchan - Most popular peling duck... - Korean Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

This Umma' specialty is ban chan item. Thus the name is Ma's Banchan. She does prepared lots of fresh food in the morning. Then if they don't sell, she'll put them in the fridge. Most of them taste decent and sell out. Price is reasonable, mostly due to take away style instead of dine in. So service typically fast. Even with the ordering. Only takes 5-10 minutes. Nice little store and clean all over the place, including fridge. No frost etc. Support this local store. read more

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I've been a regular at Ma's Banchan for a while, and I can confidently say this place is one of the true gems in Diamond Bar. They have a variety of freshly made dishes including gimbap, japchae, ban chan(side dishes) and hearty Korean soups/stews. Their gimbap tastes so fresh like a home-cooked meal. I often get gimbap for my coworkers, and they enjoy it very much every time they try it. Their seasoning is spot on, balanced and savory. Also, the side dishes taste much more homemade than what you might find at supermarket-style Korean spots, and their soups are flavorful and comforting. It's a great place for a quick bite or take-out meal. I highly recommend trying their bulgogi/gobo/tuna/spicy pork/keto gimbap, Korean style sweet fried chicken, assorted pancakes, and a variety of side dishes including pumpkin salad and seaweed side dish. Honestly, everything I've tried there was great. I'm just thankful that there is a local place like this that I can just stop by and grab something good and healthy for my lunch or dinner at work. For japchae, I recommend trying it early in the morning when it's freshly made. You'll get to taste one of the best japchae ever. Most importantly, staff are friendly, and the place is clean. If you like real Korean flavors and comfort-food vibes, Ma's Banchan is absolutely worth a visit! read more

Ma’s Banchan - Keto Gimbap and Bulgogi Gimbap - Korean Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

I really wanted to like this place and I was so excited to try out their gimbap as I'm a big gimbap fan and my parents actually prefer gimbap over sushi rolls. Don't get me wrong, our food was packaged with perfection and our rolls were made with lots of care and were picture perfect. The ratio of ingredients to rice was great, etc. It's just that the rice for all of our gimbap was so, so dry. Even with dipping it in sauce, it didn't help alleviate the dryness. I think the best thing to do would have been to soak them in instant noodle broth or some other kind of soup, but everyone's initial excitement drained very quickly after the first couple bites and this later became a chore to finish the rest of our rolls. Not sure what happened. Maybe it was a bad end of the day batch, but we did eat it immediately when we got home and we don't live too far away either. From the tuna, beef bulgogi, and sausage gimbap, the beef bulgogi was the favorite since the meat itself offered a bit more moisture with its sauced seasoning that the others. read more

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I was craving bulgogi sushi and decided to try this place. I've never had any food from here or been inside the store. I ordered 2 korean bulgogi sushi platters on DoorDash. Each platter was $11. There were 10 pieces of sushi in each container. I love more filling (beef, egg, carrots, cucumber) vs rice. The rolls were big bite size. I felt content after eating, not heavy or gross afterwards. I will definitely order this again! I didn't go in the store, so I can't speak on the service and ambiance. read more

Ma’s Banchan - Beef Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

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Horrible customer service. I really don't like to write bad reviews But this time I MUST. I would not recommend or shop here again. Food is just average little pricy but you just wanted to support the local community. I cater here numerous occasions. When they first opened, I order special bento boxes for $25.00/ per box for 50 people. Which was very nicely done. So I visit them time to time because of convenience and for support for local businesses. But Not very friendly .... It's okay I thought til yesterday. There was a recent occasion, for office Halloween potluck so I decided to cater jap chae for 25-30 people. Cost me $75.00 it looks and taste okay just average nothing ordinary. And the portion was not alot either, very thinly spread out. It wasn't a huge success either. Lots of left over. But I had to attend another potluck event, 2 weeks later, so for convenience and no time to order somewhere else, I gave another try. This time catered for smaller group so order $ 50 jap chae. This time the quality of ingredients and taste was worst than previous order. Less amount, less ingredients, hardly any mushrooms, just couple here and there not even sesame seeds ?? Worst than that service from young girl at the counter was horrible. They usually prefer cash for big orders, soo I stop by bank and paid cash. But this time since it was small amount and I didn't have time. I paid with credit card. And added kimbap also. I ask her for a chapstick and a (1) one small empty paper bowl for my daughter to share. Which she complied, then I ask for some chopsticks, she ask how many I wanted. I said FIVE (5) chopsticks, since it's for 10-15 people but most people would be using fork, which she didn't supply any on last order for 24-35 people. None. but my daughter needed to eat Kimbap while I was driving so I ask for some chopsticks too Do you know what she said .... Aren't you asking bit too much ??? FOR 1 small paper bowl & 5 chopsticks !?!?!xxx?? After all the business i bring her to church members & office co- workers. Horrified..,, I told her that's not the way to run busy. So I hurried out because I was late. My daughter was shock & upset when I told her. But even as I was driving I was so furiously & upset, I call her back about the chopsticks incident. She was supposed to ask me if I need any chopsticks or utensils since I just bought Kimbap also. So I Yell never to come back and she said that's fine and would be okay??? Wow really??? read more

I came here for a quick lunch and got the bulgogi bibimbap. I guess they're not known for their bibimbap because the bowl was just bulgogi, rice, salad and very little leftover kimbap vegetables. The taste was just ok for me. It tasted like the kimbaps you can buy in the grocery stores and the prices were a little more expensive. The place is super small so it's not a place to eat and chill. It's more for to-go or grab and go. They had premade kimbap and meals out for you to grab but I'm not sure how long they sit out there for. read more

This was my first time ordering dishes from here, I used Doordash for my delivery and everything was correct that I was given which is great. I ordered the spicy raw marinated crab and spicy pork kimbap and it came with some side dishes and a cup of rice which was appreciated. It's on the pricey end but i think it's worth it with what you get! I love the taste of the raw marinated crab. It was actually my first time trying raw marinated crab, i have been seeing it on TikTok a lot so I was happy that I purchased it today! I would definitely order again!! The crab was about $16 (not sure if it's different in store but that's doordash price) and the kimbap was $11. read more

Ma’s Banchan - Korean Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Ma's Banchan in Diamond Bar is a new family-owned Korean store that sells takeaway food that is already pre-packaged for you to take back to your home and get up. Some items might not need to be heated and others do depending on what you have bought. The store is small so there is no seating inside. There are plenty of different Korean soups, porridge, and also different items that I have never tried before. I did ask the person who rang us up if everything was made in their kitchen in the back and they did say yes. There are plenty of side dishes like potato salad, sweet potatoes, noodles, beansprouts, eggs, and different things you can have this as a snack which I do, or make it a meal for lunch or dinner. read more

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Our world needs more places like this. It's an hour drive for me but I was in the area and need to fulfill but bookmark of places to try. Everything looked fresh. The 3 items I got from the place was all delicious! I love that they make gimbap with no rice since I need to watch my carbs. I wish that there ban chans were more displayed for self service for a grab and go experience instead of looking and not being asked if I wanted anything behind the glass is the only down side. read more

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Quick and on-the-go food! The beef bulgogi gimbap ($10) was the best. Packed with veggies and meat with a thin layer of rice. I also got the fishcake gimbap, eggs roll, assorted patty, and stir-fried kimchi. Definitely get the gimbaps if you're only there for one thing. You can either get the premade ones on the counter or order them for a fresh batch. read more

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*** Recipient of takeout visit *** Delicious homecooked-feel Korean food, grabbed for to-go meal * FARES feasted on:   === Bulgolgi kimbap: tasty although the meat was a tad too dry   === Fishcake kimbap: delish   === Japchae: really fragrant but nicely thick clear noodles, my fave among these dishes   === Beef soup: surprisingly tasty given light ingredients of sliced radish, tofu, and smal bits of beep * FRIENDLY service: N/A * FRESH air seating outside?  N/A * FAIR pricing: Yes * FEE processing: None. Accepts credit cards * FREE parking: Yes, plaza lot FOUR & 1/2 stars **** ' read more

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PRICEY BUT GOOD PROS - lots of variety of kimbaps - quick pickup service - wide variety of Korean signature foods like japchae, kimchi pancakes, soups - little rice in kimbap more filling CONS - the korean chicken was too sweet - kimbap overall was expensive for the amount you get I can see why this place is popular. But you can get the same thing at the Korean market for a little less money. read more

This is still one of my favorite places to stop at whenever I'm in the area. The food is always delicious and satisfying. Staff is kind and welcoming. Even at busier times, the noise level stays pretty moderate since it's more of a grab-and-go type establishment. As I tell everyone around me, I highly recommend paying Ma's Banchan a visit and enjoying a warmed dosirak! read more

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Wandered into this little spot a few weeks ago. Didn't know what to expect but the name seemed cozy and something smelled good. The man inside was an absolute Doll and super helpful. I finally settled on two dishes beansprouts and Japchae. The kind man also threw in a Sweet potato which I ended up opening and eating in the car. If I lived closer I would be here weekly for small picnic perfect packs! read more

Ma’s Banchan - sweet and salty yummy - Korean Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

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Finally tried this small local market/to go food type place that has all kinds of Korean food. We tried the spicy raw crab, spam kimbap, and japchae - all were good. It's convenient since everything is grab and go so you are in and out in a jiffy. Nice meal if you can't dine in but want some authentic Korean food at home. We made some rice to eat with the crab since it's pretty salty. Would come back to try their other varieties of kimbap and sauces/soups. read more

Ma’s Banchan - Japchae - Korean Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

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If you want gimbap freshly made in the morning and aim to support local this is your place. I always get the tofu gimbap when I need a quick bite, but refuse to get fast food. Though the gimbap is made every morning it stays fresh throughout the day until ready to eat. There's a plethora of other grab-and-go items that I have my eye on, but for now my fixation is the tofu gimbap! read more

Ma's banchan is one of my favorite place!! Their food and interior is very clean and also giving me the chill vibe!! I love ma's banchan and definitely coming back for great service!! read more

I'm pretty sure the people who run this spot don't even know who I am but I come here often and order the gimbap fried tofu and spam. What they don't know is that I eat half the gimbap on my way home and lie to my family about how much I actually ordered because I'm greedy and it's that good. I also really love their potato salad. You'll be happy to know it doesn't have raisins in it or any weird stuff like that. Their bean sprouts are really good too. read more

A small Korean Banchan store next to Walmart on grand. Store is very clean and modern. Very friendly staff. I come here often to order food if I don't have time or don't feel like making meals. They offer wide variety of Korean small dishes. I usually buy japchae or glass noodles that's my son's favorites. For myself, I usually order any type of kimbaps, they all taste great and well made. Check their menu here and they closed on Tuesdays. read more

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What a charming place to grab your favorite banchan! It felt like a different realm just stepping into this cute shop. I was in awe as I scanned this little shop - from the big refrigerators of traditional Korean soups, to your favorite marinated Bugolgi meat, to those favorite veggie sides. I had my eye on the Kimchi Leek and just had to grab that one! I also placed an order for their freshly made Gimbap - they have a number of kinds, but I went for the Spicy Anchovy...and let me tell ya, it is SO GOOD! Full flavor and super delicious. The anchovy itself had a really distinct bite, and I enjoyed it. I got to chat a bit with one of the owners (it's a family business), and he was just the kindest and can tell he knows about Korean ingredients. I learned that their banchans do not have MSG...Just all natural flavors! All the banchans vary in pricing. As of this posting, they range from $7-$15 per boxed item, and the Gimbaps are $6-$9 per order. All worth it...try it all! I can't wait to stop in again because they have so many delicious choices. I really did find a banchan gem! :) read more

Ma’s Banchan - Spicy Anchovy Gimbap and Leek Kimchi. Both were excellent! - Korean Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

I stopped by because I was craving gimbap. It was my first time trying this place out. I got the beef bulgogi and as everyone mentioned, it was good! The only reason for three stars is because I bought two side dishes - one stir-fried burdock and one seaweed. I love burdock and was so excited to see they had it. When I got home I took a bite and for some reason thought it tasted different than I expected. I looked and saw mold growing on the side. I immediately threw it in the trash so I don't have a picture. But based on the other reviews - it happens. So just be careful when getting your sides and inspect before buying. I'm a bit disappointed and truthfully it's kind of turned me off to this place. The seaweed was fine. But after finding the mold, I'm a bit hesitant to eat it. read more

Visited Ma's Banchan for the first time and I was surprised to see the variety of dishes they offer. Everything is packaged for takeout. I was very happy to see that they have my favorite banchan: stir fried fish cakes and stir fried anchovies. The staff is very friendly and efficient. read more

There was an abundance of wonderful option to choose from, from kabocha salad, a variety of kimbap, cucumber salads, and so much more! They were also so kind and everything I tried tasted fresh and delicious! Highly recommend! read more

ordered Gimbap in bulgogi and fish cake. It was so good. Gentleman running place was very nice! I tipped as I forgot that is not customary in Korean culture but it is in mine. Cashier/possible owner gave me free drink! so sweet! Will definitely be going back! It's definitely a small market feel. Lots of other delicious soups and side dishes to order. read more

Ma’s Banchan - Beef bulgogi Gimbap - Korean Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

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I bought it, opened it in 15min, I found moldy food. Be careful what you pick up. I bought it, opened it in 15min, I found moldy food. Be careful what you pick up. I bought it, opened it in 15min, I found moldy food. Be careful what you pick up. read more

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I was excited to see a new place that offers yangnyeom gejang which is spicy raw crab. This place is tiny and pretty much everything is packaged in to-go containers. Lots of various banchans - salads, marinated egg, marinated raw crab, large variety of kimchi. They sell a container of various popular banchan to try for $16, which had most of my favorites. They had braised black beans (geomeun-kongjorim), spicy seasoned dried radish strips (mumallaengi-muchim), stir-fried baby dried anchovy Banchan (myeolchi bokkeum), spicy fermented squid jeotgal (ojingeojeot), seaweed salad, and kkaennip kimchi (perilla leaves Kimchi). I know how to make the majority of these but I'm lazy so it's nice to find a place that makes it. The yangnyeom gejang ($12) was soft and creamy, had a good heat level to it. It's meant to be eaten raw with plenty of hot rice and banchan. The shell can be hard and spicy but since it's raw, it's easy to chew the shell to get the meat out. I like that they have a small portion since it's only good for a few days and I'm the only one in my family who eats it. They also sell various types of gimbap such as spam, burdock, hot dog, spicy pork bulgogi and bulgogi. The hot dog and spam are my favorite, good for a roadtrip or to bring to an amusement park. For one box is $6. Located near Walmart. To-go only. There's one staff member who was on her phone the entire time but was nice. read more

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