We came in at a weird time between lunch and dinner so the place was quiet but it was a very pleasant atmosphere. The staff was super friendly and checked on us to make sure everything was good. Boy was it good! I have not had bulgogi beef like that in a while. It was delicious and just melts in your mouth. The hot stone pot with veggies was so good with a variety of veg that all tasted fresh. The kimchi and fish cakes (banchan) so good!!! Will definitely be coming back when we are in the area! read more

Mama's Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Menifee, California

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Food was decent but expensive! Beef ribs, marinated chicken and gimbap = approx $80 , plus tax/tip and you're over $100 for 3 items(no drinks). I'm not in any position to tell restaurant owners what they should or shouldn't be charging but instead of once a week or every 2 weeks customer, you will get once a month or once every couple months customer. Plenty of restaurants, albeit not in Menifee, serving same stuff for less read more

I am fairly new to Menifee, seeking out non-chain restaurants in the area as part of my mission to support local, independent businesses. This place is a show-stopper! The food is outstanding; intensely flavorful, nicely portioned, and beautifully presented. The service was personal, attentive, and welcoming. This experience adds Mama's Kitchen to my go-to list for when I want to treat myself to a great meal at a fair price in a warm atmosphere. read more

My wife and I went to Mama's Kitchen tonight for something different. We were pleasantly surprised at what a wonderful meal we had. We will definitely be back. read more

Our evening at Mama's was so memorable. We came here on a Saturday night and were blown away by all the food. This is a great addition to the Menifee/IE area. We were greeted warmly by several servers and our waters appeared pretty quickly. As we were looking over the menu, we ordered two fried potstickers (12) for the three of us. These were meat filled with cellophane noodles inside. Mama actually came out several times during our meal to greet us and other dinners, to see how we were enjoying her cooking. I guess it was also a breather for her. She (photo) was so friendly and nice. We ordered the huge Breaded Fried Pork with Slaw ($29.99), Beef Bulbogi ($19.99), Sweet and Spicy Boneless Chicken ($14.99) and the Combo Spicy Seafood Tofu Soup and Spicy Pork ($27.99). The also provided Kimchi, Pickled Ginger, Pickled Spicy Cucumbers and more. See photos. I'm never get tried of boiling tofu soup with an fresh egg dropped in it. Everything was tasty. Five Stars delicious. We found the portions to be generous and we needed several to-go boxes for all our left overs. Our Tab came to a very fair $126.94 before taxes and gratuities. Thank you Mama for the delicious meal. We'll be back. read more

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Everything here was so good! It was random to find a Korean place in this old part of town. The portions were huge. Everything was flavorful. The boneless chicken tasted like popcorn chicken or chicken nuggets. It was so crispy that we ate it all in one sitting. Any items that offer levels of spicy can be customized to make it more spicy. We got: -Sweet and spicy boneless chicken (Korean style) $14.99 -Tofu soup + beef short rib ($34.99) -Spicy sauce marinated pork ($27.99) comes w miso soup -both came with rice We would come back if we are in the area again. read more

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Do not get the bibimpap, you get a spoonful of ground beef. They charge 20 dollars for this plate by the way. read more

Mama's Kitchen - Hot plate Bibimpap - Korean Near Me - Menifee, California

I'm so disappointed and mad that I am writing this interview moments after returning home and opening my to-go order. I was in the area a few days back at the Thai restaurant, saw this Korean place, and decided I'd come back this week to try. I read reviews, and they were good, so I decided to go order in person for a to-go meal. See what the inside of the restaurant looked like and the ambiance so I could rate it and ensure all else was good. Well, what none of the reviews stated follows.... I was looking for the individual menu because the prices seemed high, and for large parties and families. I was told that individual portions did not exist. I had a conversation with the lady taking orders about just how much food it was and surely would have a good deal left over for those prices. Well, the portions are NOT large. Laughably, so NOT large. I ordered the kalbi short ribs, and for the price they charge, I just knew there would be stacks of beef. It came with an overly large container of soup with the choice of chicken, beef, seafood, or tofu. It comes with all these other little pockets of food stuff that I did not see were included on the menu, nor was it mentioned when I asked about the food. A very small portion of kimchi, a laughable slot of lettuce, not an actual salad, then 2 other small pockets of white food products. The ribs sit on a large bed of unccoked onions. I asked a good deal of questions before ordering. All these questions were directly because of how much they are charging for this pittance of actual food! The dumpling appetizer was reasonably priced for what you get, which is about 6 or 7 of them. Basically, they charge a dollar a dumpling. 1 star for the dumplings being reasonable and the taste of the ribs are good. $48 dollars....almost $50 for what? I'm extremely irritated and will not be returning! read more

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We were craving Korean food for dinner and wanted to venture someplace we've never been to before in the Inland Empire. Read the reviews here and went to try it out ourselves. Upon entering, you seat yourself and a server will come and hand you a menu and give you a few minutes to make your choices. The interior is a good size with lots of tables. It is clean and neat. There is a large screen TV that plays K-Pop music videos. Our service was excellent which was provided by Vickie. Nice attitude with a smile and very pleasant. For appetizers, we ordered dumplings and tofu salad. Appetizers came piping hot and had a wonderful crunch to both. Entrees ordered was the glass noodles/jap chae, marinated chicken, seafood pancakes and beef short rib. Everything was simply delicious, marinated and spiced just right for our tastes, and hot (heat). Various banchan was accompanied with their miso soup and a side of rice for each of us. The food made our tummies very happy. We were full and took leftovers home. The minus star is that it's a little pricey, but if you share an entree with others, it's worth it. Restaurant is located in a strip mall with other restaurants nearby. I highly recommend Mama's Kitchen! read more

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Finally we have a Korean restaurant in Menifee!! And let me tell you, coming here for the first time, it felt like you were truly having dinner at grandma's and mama's dining table. The food was so DELICIOUS!!!! I know my Korean dishes, I make my own spicy tofu soup and grill my own galbi. We always have kimchi at home coz we love Korean food. We were seated right away and the server, Hailey, was so friendly. The owner came to our table as well and took our order. This is our first time here so we asked for her recommendation and without any hesitation, she said try the spicy pork belly! C'mon who doesn't like pork belly. But when you come to a Korean restaurant, pork belly doesn't usually come to mind first. Instead you want to get the Galbi and bulgogi. So we took her recommendation and also ordered the short rib galbi and the beef rib soup coz it's that time of the year when you're just craving for a hot and delicious beef soup. Man o man!! This was probably the best spicy pork belly I've had EVER! I am not kidding! It was so tender and the flavor was out for this world and so balanced with the Gojuchang spice and sweetness. It was So good! The galbi was also very delicious at par with any galbi you can have in Koreatown in LA. Plus the beef rib soup was a nice compliment to our meal. I love the fact that their menu is not too extensive and I think the owner pretty much put in the menu their best home cook meal that they enjoy eating themselves. This is not your AYCE Korean bbq place but let me tell you, you will not regret coming to this place. I cannot wait to come back and try their other offerings. read more

Mama's Kitchen - Spicy pork belly - Korean Near Me - Menifee, California

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A wonderful hidden gem of Korean food! We happened upon this place on accident, it's been open for a month and we had never heard of it. It's quaint inside and their service is attentive and great. The menu has so many great looking dishes and they offered us tons of suggestions to try. We went for beef tofu soup and beef fried rice dish. Both came out on a smoke hot container, and the smell was delicious. They brought out side bits before the food so you can start on something. When the food came out all I can say is it was smelling amazing! It smelled better then most Korean bbq style places we've been too. We devoured our food and they checked on us a lot and walked us thru what each bit is. This place is definitely going to be one of our new favorites! Check it out before tons of people learn about it and it gets busy busy! Also the prices are very reasonable too! read more

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Fantastic food!! Excellent service. We highly recommend this restaurant I had never had Korean food and was pleasantly surprised read more

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Super Expensive, mediocre food, greedy with the sides, HORRIBLE/SLOW service. Waitress was extremely slow, forgot a lot of the request, ignored our table and took care of the other tables first, no water refill, sides are $2 per sides after the first 2 free which makes no sense for more than 2 people. The sides are the perfect portion for a mouse. Food is expensive & it's small portions. I will not be back, and this use to be my go-to Korean food spot. read more

This is a hidden gem . I didn't expect this in Menifee. Solid food. Decent price. Highly recommend.

Mama's kitchen in Menifee California is one of the best Korean food places I've eaten at in this area. Their beef Bulgogi is on point and their spicy beef is also very good! One of our favorite of all of the side dishes is the potato salad. We always have to order one to take home for later. Lol Anyways if you like Korean food then you have to try Mama's Kittens. I hope you like it just as much as we did! read more

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Amazing service. They only have on server working but she is on it. The food was so good. I had to pork katsu with some of their appetizers. Will be coming again read more

If i could give it 4.5 stars i would! The banchan we got was kimchi, broccoli, fish cake, bean sprouts, and radish. They were honestly the reason i did not give them 5 stars. I absolutely love going to any Korean restaurant and eating the sides. Literally the best part of the whole experience at least for me. Felt that the sides were lacking but the kimchi was good just something was missing. We went for the classic pork tofu soup with bulgogi. The meat was very juicy and perfectly sweeten. Sometimes some places will make the meat too sweet and i end up getting overwhelmed by the taste. This one was just perfect. I got the spicy pork tofu soup and I APPRECIATE THAT IT WAS ACTUALLY SPICY! It was very good but again it was just missing a little something in it. Maybe I'm just used to the location i always go to in Chino I'm not sure. I will say i do appreciate the miso soup they give you, if you don't get soup it's a nice side touch. The service was great considering they're understaffed atm. For Menifee it's definitely the best Korean spot in the area and better than other Korean spot in Temecula. Definitely worth the drive up here, i will definitely be coming again when i have a craving :) read more

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Food is very homie. Delicious Service is quick and friendly Place is chill. They play Kpop You'll enjoy with friends read more

Honestly the staff was nice but the food was terrible.. It was my first time there so I was excited to discover a new spot but i'd never return . The noodles I ordered were so overpriced ($18) and turned out to be chewy , smelled so weird and had no taste ... Overall it was just so disappointing and had to throw it out.. Hopefully others have a better experience with the food.. read more

Craving some tofu soup. It was quick to do a to go order. Authentic tasting. Cure quick craving. I paid about $18 ish (tax and such) for the soup. Thought it was a kind of expensive for soup....but since it came with rice and small sides it was worth it. Rice was fresh the sides were authentic. I order the pork tofu soup ...the only thing is the pork pieces was pretty tiny I felt like I only got 3-4 pieces of small pork. read more

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I love Mama's Kitchen. I've been coming here for about 2 years, ever since someone I know posted about it on Instagram. I usually get the tofu soup + galbi combo. However, I've noticed the portions getting smaller. A couple of weeks ago I ordered takeout and didn't notice anything regarding portion size, but then I dined in a week later, ordered the same stuff, and got a smaller portion of galbi--literally 3 pieces. Typically, I get 4 or 5. The prices have also increased recently, which cannot be helped. Business seems slow and the economy is not well. Service is always good though. I wish this was located in a better, more crowded area because I know this place would do well if it was. read more

Food and service are excellent! Love the food. The bulgogi beef dish is on par with any place i have eaten Korean food and I don't have to travel hours for favorites. read more

The food were very delicious and authentic. Friendly waitresses every time I visited. Their prices are a little on the high side but I would go back when I wanted to eat real Korean food in local area. read more

The most authentic I've had outside of LA. Everyone is so sweet and friendly. Nice seating and not very long waits. Best gimbap, jap chae, and bulgogi ever. Depending on when you go sometimes the food wait can be a little bit because it's a small business but I don't mind at all, it's always worth the wait because every molecule is made with love and care. read more

New family owned restaurant. The service was great. All the employees were super sweet & very attentive. It's spacious, so you don't feel like you're sitting on top of the people at the table next to you. The food is pure perfection. If you know traditional style Korean food, then this will be your jam. The Bibimbap was delicious, so was the galbi, & the bulgogi. The side dishes were also tasty. You can tell the kimchi is made in house. So please come gives this place a try. They have great hours & are open very early as well as very late. So perfect any time of day. Be kind & show them the love they deserve! read more

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First of all, these prices are insane!!! Basically a combo with beef and rice are priced between $37 to $43, really?! The flavor/marinade is decent but they're not "deliciously worth $40 dang dollars" The beef is not high end, not prime cut tender quality. The dining area looks clean but it's just regular tables and chairs, in an older building, and in aneighborhood looks sketchy. I have no complaints with the service except the food took longer than expected. read more

Mama's Kitchen - This was the bulgogi. I was told the beef is 1lb...not close, maybe half lb. - Korean Near Me - Menifee, California

Came in for a late lunch for our anniversary and we were one of two tables seated during the duration of our meal, but yet we got zero service. The girl that waited on us was silent and never responded to anything, even when we told her thank you. No refills on our banchan or drinks, never even checked in on us until we asked for the bill. I understand it's a family run establishment, but I kind of feel like having a baby in the kitchen being passed around is some kind of health code violation. They all just stood/sat around while just watching us which was awkward. They also put on a soccer game and showed more interest in that then serving their paying customers. Prices are astronomical here, beyond ridiculous and the meat in my hot stone bibimbap was flavorless little shreds (seemed like leftovers). No sauces or anything at the table, nor did they offer any either. They have only a handful of things under their appetizers and items that seemed like they should be under appetizers were listed under entrees for triple the cost. We paid $90 after tip for LUNCH for TWO which were two entrees and two apps. Not worth it for the prices, taste of food, or the lack of service. As we were leaving, they started setting up their own personal lunches out in the dining room. read more

Portions were very small. Food and service was great, no complaints there. For the price of the food, I thought it would be a lot of food. My wife and I walked out saying, "it felt like we ate appetizers". Had to go Poke Port in Temecula to get full. If you have a big appetite like me, I wouldn't recommend this place. If you get full off of appetizers, then yes. The quality of food is good, just small. read more

I ordered on the phone. My food was read on time. Great food fresh and even fried items were not greasy at all. Everything was fresh and delicious. read more

Absolutely loved the food here! The flavors are authentic and every dish is a delight. The service was friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. Can't wait to come back for more! read more

My wife and I love KBBQ and drove 30 mins to try this spot out. We went on a Wednesday evening. It was not busy at all, only one other couple was eating while we were there. Service was okay, waitress was attentive, but nothing stood out. The drinks were by the can. Prices were pretty outrageous. Portions were small for the price you pay. $10 for corn cheese. $36 for short ribs. I could've driven to San Diego and had all you can eat KBBQ for the same price. The food wasn't bad, just not worth it for the price. I left here still feeling hungry. I won't be coming back. read more

Best spicy mushroom tofu soup out here!!! Also loved the spicy pork as well!!! Glad there's a really good go to Korean Restaurant here in Menifee!!! Our order was to go and they gave us extra sides which is always great!!We totally recommend this place!!! We will be back to try more dishes!!! read more

Really good and authentic Korean food in the area. Had the tofu soup galbi combo and it was delicious. Thought it was a little pricey at first. But they give you all the side dishes. Will be coming again! read more

If you have a chance, definitely try the Beef Galbi. The flavor and quality are excellent!"

I always love the service here and the food is so amazing! My go to local place for Korean food

Lovely to see a korean restaurant in sun city! I came with my family on a Wednesday afternoon, pretty quiet. There was no wait which is great for us. The restaurant itself is very cleanly. Service was good as well! They were very attentive to us and our needs, checking in often. We ordered gimbap; they give a pretty big amount! I got kimchi soup with a side of ramen, amazing. The bulgogi is what my mom ordered and it wasn't too sweet so i enjoyed it. I rate this spot a 5/5! Definitely glad to have some quality Asian cuisine near me. Portioning looks small but definitely very filling. read more

Mama's Kitchen - Gimbap - Korean Near Me - Menifee, California

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Portion size was underwhelming, I ordered the combo comes with meat and a tofu soup for $30+ and the meat portion is like "kids size". Definitely wouldn't recommend if you are a big eater. Soup flavor was good and side dishes are decent as well. read more

Mama's Kitchen - Side dishes was good - Korean Near Me - Menifee, California

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Mama's was recommended to me by my mama LOL Honestly some of the best Korean food I have had in the IE. although the prices at this family run business are not necessarily cheap I think it's well justified by the portions and also that everything they make is home made(and delicious). We came here late on a Thursday night and definitely ordered a little too much just because we wanted to try everything LOL. The Dumpling soup, seafood pancake, and galbi were definitely the winners of the night and fed my soul especially on a cold and rainy evening. The family who ran this restaurant were so sweet and we were even able to see THE mama of mamas kitchen (who was busy cooking it up in the back) when we were leaving! read more

Mama's Kitchen - LA galbi - Korean Near Me - Menifee, California

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Why did we wait so long to come in.? Everything we ordered was fantastic. Appetizers: Fried Dumplings & Sweet and spicy chicken (not too spicy) Beef Tofu soup was very good. Came out hot and not too spicy. Pork Katsu was so delicious and flavorful. Enough to share. The staff is very nice and the cook even came out to greet us. For those who say it's overpriced, I say you get what you pay for and it was well worth it for us. We will definitely be back. read more

Great food. Great service! I've been there twice and each time has been very good. It is a bit on the pricy side but being 1 of 2 decent Korean restaurants in the area, it's comparable to the other restaurant. read more

Mama's Kitchen - Galbi and Spicy Cold Noodles - Korean Near Me - Menifee, California