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    Mama's Restaurant

    3.8 (115 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque, Soup
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Bimbimbap
    Sarinah V.

    If you are looking for authentic Korean food then Mama's is the place to go. We were traveling through on our way home and I'm glad we stopped here. Not only do they have a great banchan that comes with every meal, but the food itself is to die for. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu if you love Korean food. They also have the grill side, which we will definitely have to try next time we go though..

    Bulgogi soup and accompanying sides

    Ordered via grub hub. Food came fast and hot. Bulgogi fried rice was my favorite. Definitely recommend.

    Bibimbap
    Yae Sul J.

    This place was good. It was after our hike nearby and we all had a craving for korean food and yes it did hit the spot Being Korean I have pretty high standards for Korean food. It is authentic and has a great taste. For one of my friends it was her first time trying Korean food and she really enjoyed it along with a green grape juice with chunks in them that was definitely part of my childhood We got the bibimbap, seafood soft tofu soup & stir fry squid (which I love). All of the dishes were good which is why I'm not surprised they have 2 locations! I might not come back to this location unless I'm camping out here again as I live over an hour away but I will probably go back to their other location which is closer to home

    Sides
    Steve H.

    Have been going to Mama's for years. Two years ago new owners came on board. Like most restaurants with new owners come changes. Prices have changed a bit and the menu had been updated. The food and the service continues to be excellent! Tonight my wife had hot stone bimbimbap and I had grilled mackerel. Everything was above average. If you like Korean food you can't go wrong

    Not sure what happened but the food (at least the lunch I tried) got so much better than before. Enjoyed the food very much and will return.

    Banchan and our meats on the grill.
    Whitney G.

    Oh. My. Goodness! Place is fantastic. Came to town as my nephew is at college here. Family went to dinner at Mama's as it was recommended to us. Food was amazing, service amazing. 10/10 would drive through just to stop here again. 1. Restaurant has two sections - BBQ and just restaurant. BBQ tables have a pit in the middle for hot coals. 2. Menu had a lot of options to choose from. We decided on a combo that included bulgolgi, spicy chicken, and spicy pork. They give you lettuce wraps and ssamjang along with banchan. 3. After ordering, they bring out your hot coals for your BBQ to heat up, then bring out the raw meat and tongs for you to cook your food. . Service - our servers were super nice and incredible - keeping drinks topped off, explaining the menu, etc. The food was incredible and I was stuffed! Portion sizes are great - we even had enough to take home.

    Chicken
    Bo C.

    Great Korean restaurant. The best at Bloomington. Must try their chicken! Wonderful side dishes

    Budaejjigae (Korean army stew)
    Linda N.

    I don't usually come to Mama's for Korean food (the prices are more expensive than other Korean places) but my friend introduced me to their budaejjigae (Korean army stew) and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it ever since. The layout of the restaurant is very spacious and can seat many people. One side of the restaurant is for sit down dinner while the other side is for KBBQ with grills at the tables. The waiter that served us was friendly and was attentive to what we asked for. Like I said previously, we ordered budaejjigae, which was around $40. BUT don't be scared about the price because you can share the big stew with 4-5 people easily. My friends and I finished with really full bellies. Loved the flavor and even though it's a simple dish, it hit the spot when the weather was cold. Would come back for the stew but not so much for the other dishes (overpriced).

    Meg M.

    I went here with friends on Thursday night and had the most enjoyable dinner! The beef and chicken was fabulous! It's definitely an experience. The only downside was the service was a bit off (refills on drinks, changing grill station) and some of the sides weren't my favorite but aside from that it was great. I will 100% return!

    a ceiling venter with a sign above it

    Expensive! Food is ok . Under staff- can't keep up with everyone. Place is not clean.

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    My favorite place to in Bloomington me and my kids are amaze the food it's high recommend

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    I love the beef Bulgogi it's sooo good. They have a weird schedule so check before you go, but it's worth it.

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    Hive

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    Love their food! And the hive pie is super delicious. Fresh ingredients. Worth trying here if…read moreyou've never been. We usually get the hive Burger and the chicken sandwich with fries. But honestly anything from here has been delicious. Makes me want to get it for dinner tonight talking about it.

    The menu features burgers, sandwiches, pot pies, bowls. The Chicken Salad was a little different…read morethan a usual chicken salad. There was a thin layer of slaw on the bun. It was an interesting addition to the sandwich because it made the sandwich a little more sour. I added a little hot honey to help counter some of the sourness. The Hive bun was very fresh. It had great texture- crunchy edges but spongy middle. The burgers looked good but appeared very small. I was a little surprised by the portion size considering the cost. It was very expensive for such a small burger that did not come with sides & drink. I liked the big plastic cups for water. It had a bunch of advertisements on the cup, but thought it was great sizewise for water. Usually we get a small plastic flimsy cup for water at other restaurants, so it was a nice surprise. The staff was friendly and served our order relatively quickly. Patrons came in waves. The outside is deceiving because the sign isn't flashy and looks relatively small. But, once you walk in, it appears a lot more spacious than from the outside. Plenty of seating for big/small groups.

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    Farm Bloomington

    Farm Bloomington

    3.4
    (859 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    $60-70 Let me tell you what I experienced on 2/13/26…read more We had an OpenTable reservation, and our group traveled to Bloomington (from Carmel) for a play. We tried calling several times throughout the day to notify FARM that we needed to change the reservation because two of our guests were ill and would not be able to join. The restaurant's phone just kept forwarding to voicemail. We arrived at our reservation time and were told that we would be charged via OpenTable for the guests who did not join. When I mentioned the phone issue, the hostess said that it did not matter if we had called today, because the cancellation policy is 24 hours in advance. I did not know they would be ill 24 hours prior to the reservation - but whatever. I was not happy, but did not argue the issue. We were seated, only to find that there was a prefix "Valentine's Day Menu". We thought that was interesting because we had researched the website & menu before the evening, and there was no mention of this menu being the only option for Friday (2/13) night. Even the menu PDF says "Valentine's Day" - there were signs throughout the restaurant noting "Valentine's Day Menu". The server also mentioned that many other patrons were upset. The items on the menu were also priced far higher than the regular menu. So, we were excited to try FARM, arrived to a very sassy attitude (from the host) about the party size, noting that I was going to be charged. Getting to the table to see a modified menu, whose prices were jacked up. The (very sweet) server validated our feelings and confirmed that other patrons were upset, too. We finally just decided to leave. On the way out, the "sassy" host was snarky and mentioned that we would likely be charged again for the remaining guests leaving and not eating. I have pictures of the signs, and screenshots of the website - and I dare FARM to charge me for their false advertising. At least note the website, signage, and OpenTable if you are following modified menus or processes, and train your team better!! We were thrilled to try FARM, and left saying that we would NEVER go back. So disappointed :(

    Farm Bloomington is highly overrated. The fact that they are advertising and accepting reservations…read morefor graduation is astonishing. Don't waste your money. The service was poor. I did not get a smile from a single hostess or waitress. While the decor is a vibe, the seating is uncomfortable and close. Our son was constantly having to move his chair just so the waiters could get by. Our family enjoyed the garlic fries appetizer. I ordered the breakfast poutine and it was a soggy mess. I concur with other reviews that the menu lacks diversity. Perhaps their evening menu is more appealing. Overall, we were very disappointed.

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