server and owner are so friendly here! came on easter Sunday for lunch and there was not a lot of people. the banchan here is sooooooooooo good and fresh. Must come at least for this. The food is reminiscent of the good food id have back home. Be warned, the tofu soup or soondubu comes pretty spicy, so ask for less spice if you aren't good with that. The japchae was great - on the saltier side but makes nice leftovers too. Of course the bibimbap is also a staple. Overall great find! read more

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Food is amazing. Ordered japchae, short rib soup, cheese corn, and bulgogi, all of them are very good. Japchae had good seasoning to it and balanced amount of veggies and noodles. Cheese corn is very cheesy, sweet, and have amazing cheese pull. Bulgogi is perfect balance between sweet and savory as well. My husband created bulgogi cheese corn combination that he definitely will go back for. Honestly for me, the star of the show is the short rib broth. Its one of the best broth I have ever tasted with massive amount of meat in it (they definitely did not cheap out on quality and quantity!) Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture of the soup and bulgogi because it came in after we have started eating. The restaurant itself is nice and spacious. Just had to make sure to wear something you dont mind smelling like bbq because the moment you entered, the amazing smell greets your senses. The service though, was a bit weird. Apparently we were supposed to refill for our own water to the back? And we had to wait a bit before someone actually checked on us. It's not a deal breaker though, we would still go back and enjoy the deliciousness of their korean dishes! read more

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Quality/Quantity - Small simple menu. Simple Banchans - See picture. Good, but expensive drink options, see pictures and their menu. Over ordered as usual: Today we did family style. Seafood Pancake - Okay, it would have been nice if they gave us scissors to cut this. Most Korean restaurants do that. At least it was NOT over fried this time. Veggie Tofu Soup - Small quantity, but that is normal for this soup in almost all Korean restaurants. This was done fairly well. Galbi - Several orders. My usual, of decent quantity, and the meat was fairly tender. Good flavors. Tteok-Bokki - A home run, but with small portions. Good flavors, but not spicy. Did this get ordered mild this time?!?! Galbi Tang - Several orders. Huge/generous rib. The flavors are good. Small soup though, not enough to share. But okay for today as we over ordered. I keep forgetting to order this for myself... Tteok Guk - Two orders, one with added mando for $5 more and one without. Not good or bad, not much to comment on. And too many orders of rice. Our guest wanted each person to have a bowl, even though I said that I can share a bowl as I am a light eater, pun intended. Grilled Salted Mackerel - This was actually good. Fried well. Two halves of a mackerel, see picture. Tofu BibimBap - Decent portions. Our light eater guests were able to take half home. Another dish made well. Banchans were okay, just okay - 6 different options. Had to ask for more as the portions were not generous. Overall, the food was okay. Atmosphere - Small local business. The parents (mom) cook in the kitchen while the grown kids take care of the front of the house. Semi private rooms, sectioned off with curtains. They were nice enough to give us one again. Table and bar seating. Open 6 days a week, from 11:30am to 8pm and on Sunday from 12pm to 7pm; closed Mondays. Service - This is where they struggled again, and it was not busy but the service still lacked. We had to ask for many things, and it was hit or miss if we got it. And at times, they said for me/us to ask someone else?!?! Several times, we had to walk to the kitchen to ask for stuff... Parties of 6+ need reservations which we had. Self service water. Well today they actually gave us bottles on the table. They can bring you tea. It took a while, but at least it was made fresh. Price - Our guests insisted on paying and I know it was probably really expensive today. Plus there was a mandatory tip due to our large party of 11. I bet the bill came out to $500. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success, and glad the 2nd generation is taking over. I wish you much success. read more

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We were disappointed to see a $1.98 "Administration Fee" appear on our bill. Restaurants should be up front about how much they will be charging, even if the additional charges will be small. They also charged $1 for two to go boxes. We recognize that it's a tough time for restaurants but feel that transparency on pricing is very important. Our visit to Minari was around 5pm on a Friday. There was ample seating, and we were seated quickly. Our server was friendly and made recommendations about the menu. The food was good. They served us six different types of banchan. We ordered a seafood tofu soup ($23), chicken bibimbap ($24) and chicken wings ($18). The seafood tofu had a wide variety of seafood and included a small piece of crab and a small raw egg. We also liked the chicken wings, which we ordered with the sweet chili sauce. There's street parking in front of the restaurant for $1.50 per hour. But if you walk around the block to El Camino, the parking is free. read more

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I came here as a party of two with my friend and ordered the cheese corn, spicy bulgogi, and the sundubu jjigae with beef here. I would say the bulgogi is sufficiently spicy and has a massive portion that makes it great for sharing family style! This was my favorite out of the three we ordered! I liked my sundubu, but the broth didn't have much of a anchovy/seafood taste to it? That seems like a minor nitpick, but the flavor adds a lot of depth that you can't really replicate otherwise with any other kind of broth or just water! The corn cheese was decent, this place will scratch the itch of Korean food if you've been craving it. read more

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Pretty decent Korean food for the peninsula, I think there's places in the South Bay that are better value, but not bad at all! The banchan was pretty good - the daikon one was our favorite and had a really aromatic sesame oil flavor. The doenjang jiggae had really interesting maybe homemade tofu, but was a little too salty at the end. read more

Minari - Love the jinro frog at the bar - Korean Near Me - San Bruno, California

One of the best Korean restaurants I've been to. The staff is really nice and welcoming! The place is very clean and spacious! Really good feng shui! Had kpop music popping, but not too loud that interrupted our conversation. The food was really good! We got galbi (very tasty), tofu soup, mackerel and Kim chee fried rice. All delicious!!! Highly recommend this place! Will def be back! read more

Minari - Korean Near Me - San Bruno, California

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We went to Minari for a family dinner and had a wonderful experience. The ambiance, service, and most importantly the food were fantastic. I honestly ended up eating more than I planned because everything was just that good. After a few bites of each dish, I already knew we'd be coming back. The restaurant is very kid-friendly our 3-year-old happily ate almost everything we ordered. The doenjang jjigae was bold and deeply flavorful, the chicken kimchi fried rice was subtle yet delicious, and the pancakes were perfectly crispy. Portions are generous and served family-style, which made sharing easy. They also offer several vegetarian-friendly options, and our server was extremely attentive, making sure our dietary restrictions were well taken care of. Highly recommend Minari for a relaxed, family-friendly meal with excellent food. read more

Minari - 25. Doenjang-Jjigae - Korean Near Me - San Bruno, California

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We came again for a birthday dinner and found out they just started opening up Sundays the last 2 weeks. We over ordered for the 6 of us but most of the dishes were good. The short rib (galbi), bibimbap, and chicken wings were all good. We all thought the 2 tofu soups - veggie and seafood were excessively spicy, very difficult to eat because they were so hot as well as the pork dish. The cheese corn was OK but not something I'd order again. We received 4 bowls of rice with the order and asked for 2 bowls more and the charge was $3 a bowl. Service was iffy. I had to ask for an extra plate, serving spoons and no one refilled our water container. The wait staff checked on us a couple of times and she was friendly. We had lots of leftovers and asked for 3 boxes and a small container for the soup and was charged 50 cents per container. They close early around 8 PM so come early. read more

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Was craving Korean food but K Grill wasn't open yet, and I hadn't had Minari in a couple of years so wanted to give it another try. The food isn't amazing but it's passable. Not sure what it is but K Grill is definitely better. The service was excellent though! I probably wouldn't go back again anytime soon as it's not my taste for Korean food. read more

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My last meal before I go back on my diet and it did not disappoint at all. Had a craving for korean food, and Minari had everything we were looking for. We ordered the Tteok-bokki, kimchi fried rice, 6 piece wings with the spicy sauce and the plain scallion pancake. The plain pancakes were my favorite! They were really thick, and had a nice crisp! Paired with the sauce, it was amazing. The Tteok-bokki was also really delicious! Perfect balance of sweet and spicy, and the mandu dipped in the sauce was elite! The kinchi fried rice was just okay. Our egg was cooked over hard, and I wish it was on the runnier side. It lacked any kimchi flavor, but still decent paired with our other dishes. The chicken was also just okay. The spicy sauce wasn't too spicy, and was also pretty sweet which I enjoyed. The wings were a really small, but they did give us extra, I'm assuming go compensate, which I appreciated. The fries were surprisingly also really good!! The workers were really kind and checked in on us throughout our meal. My only gripe with this place as someone that drinks abnormally large amounts of water when eating is that the water was self serve, and the cups are super small. I found myself having to constantly get up to refill my water, which wasn't a huge deal, just slightly inconvenient. I wish they provided a pitcher for each table, or a bigger cup. This is a great spot for Korean food, and I will be back! read more

Minari - 30. Tteok-Bokki, 8. Kimchi Fried Rice - Korean Near Me - San Bruno, California

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Came into this place on a Friday and was seated right away. I love the family vibes of this restaurant. Our food was delicious. We honestly ordered anything on the menu that looked good, and it was! One note: they make their spicy dishes ACTUALLY spicy which I loved! But beware if this would be a problem for some. Overall a great meal, we left very satisfied! read more

Minari - Korean Near Me - San Bruno, California

My daughter asked for Korean chicken wings for lunch. Since I needed to run an errand in Millbrae, I looked up Korean restaurants nearby and stumbled upon Minari. It was highly rated on Yelp, so we drove to San Bruno to check it out. We were the only patrons initially, but our server greeted us with a smile and was very friendly. My daughter opted for the sweet chili chicken wings while I ordered a kimchi tofu stew. Our server forewarned me that the stew was spicy, which I appreciated. Our food came out quickly and was surprised to see that the chicken wings came with fries. We were served 6 different banchan, along with a raw egg for my tofu stew. Both my daughter and I were pleased with our meals! The food was good, the portions were generous, and the prices were appropriate with friendly service. Our server even asked if we wanted a refill on our banchan, but we were stuffed so I declined. read more

Minari - Sweet chili chicken wings with french fries - Korean Near Me - San Bruno, California

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First time visit, and I admit I hesitated to go because of the higher than typical prices of the items. With that being said, the portion sizes are massive and makes the prices almost justifiable. The flavors were fairly good and authentically korean, but the flavor of the soups felt a bit dull, the texture of the corn cheese wasn't appetizing, and the japchae lacked proteins and comparative size to justify the price. The galbi also wasn't the grade to justify the $38 price point, albeit there were tons of pieces. The servers were very nice and frequently checked on us to refill water/banchan. Very clean and open interior, and had no issue getting our table of six seated right away. Not a bad spot for Korean, especially if local. But there are quite a few other places I may opt for more for prices, quality, and menu options. read more

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Was in the neighborhood and didn't know what to eat so my family and I decided on Asian food and this was the spot that came up upon looking up for a food spot to try. We've had Korean food before and we are BIG fans of Korean food. This place gives off a home like feeling. Service took a while, buy the staff were friendly. We loved the food as it tasted fresh and delicious. Only downside is for the portion and price point it seems to be a bit rather expensive for small portions. My family and I we made it work. We all picked something and decided to share everything. Place of establishment is clean and well kept. Would I come back maybe if I was in the area and I was craving Korean food. read more

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I always come here when the cravings hit, and it always delivers. Food is consistently delicious and comforting every single time. I usually come on weekday evenings, this time was a Tuesday around 6:30pm. We got seated right away - no crowd stress. We ordered japchae (honestly, Minari has the best Japchae I've had anywhere and love how veggie-packed it is), spicy pork, and kimchi fried rice. All hits. The pork was served with thin slices of semi-raw carrots which added a delicious crunch to every bite. The fried rice was on the oilier side, but I liked it, though my husband would've preferred less oil. I've also had the seafood pancake and kimchi jjigae before, both dishes I strongly recommend. The jjigae especially has perfectly fermented kimchi that gives it great depth. As always, service was warm, attentive, and quick with the banchan refills. Parking can be a little tough on the street, but I always find a spot in the lot behind Kuya's on Cypress and Mastick. I recommend this place to all my friends, and it's never let me down! 10/10. Can't wait to come back again and again. read more

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Great Korean food with excellent service and a cozy atmosphere! The Beef Stone Bibimbap was flavorful and perfectly cooked, and the Beef Tofu Soup was delicious. Highly recommend! Plus, if you get a chance, try the Mandu Korean dumplings! read more

Minari - 20. Beef Tofu Soup 6. Beef Stone BibimBap - Korean Near Me - San Bruno, California

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Service was attentive, friendly & quick! Water, tea & banchans were always replenished. The food was really good, tasty and hit the spot! There is a good amount of tables spaced out and an area for large parties. This is not all-you-can-eat but ordering an entree for ea person in your party & sharing it family style is just enough & you won't go hungry. We had some leftovers which was good enough for 1 person to enjoy later or the next day. (We were a party of 6). We ordered kalbi, army stew, jap chae, bulgogi, seafood pancake, & tteokboki. Everything was yummy & definitely worth coming back. read more

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Came here on a weekday for a quick dinner with my friend. It didn't get too packed upon opening; but got busy when we left. We ordered the army stew, soup and chicken plate. I have to say the soup portions are really tiny for the price. Compared to other Korean places we have tried, we agreed that we have had larger soups or cheaper at others. The army stew was decent for the both of us but ingredients didn't feel that high quality. The chicken was the only one that felt worth it to us. Would skip the soups next time I come back and opt for the other dishes. read more

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My cousin brought us here for dinner and it was delicious. From the kimchi fried rice, squid, galbi, corn cheese, and soups. We definitely left with full and happy bellies. Service was good. Just wish they had given has water container on both sides of the table. Plenty of seating. Parking could be a bit hard especially during prime time. read more

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The service here was really great. The workers were super nice and helpful with the menu. I got the beef, tofu soup, and the rice cake. I really like the rice cake because the sauce was super flavorful and fragrant. The meal does come with side dishes for you to snack on before you receive your meal. read more

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Yummy Korean food in San Bruno! There's good parking and good space inside. My friend and I split the Stone Bibimbap and Kimchi-jjigae. The portions were solid and the banchan was plentiful. Staff was nice and attentive! read more

I've been craving authentic Korean food outside of Korea. I spent a few weeks in this interesting country and truly enjoyed its cuisine. Most good Korean restaurants in San Mateo have long wait times, and the drive to Santa Clara is not short either, so I decided to give Minari another chance despite a disappointing first visit. We ordered: * Korean vegetable pancake ($16+) * Seafood pancake ($22+) * Galbi ribs ($40) * Tofu soup ($18+) Unfortunately, every dish was below expectations. The pancakes tasted like they had been cooked earlier and reheated in a pan, leaving burnt edges and a dry interior. The galbi ribs were the biggest disappointment: tough, not fresh, and almost flavorless: very hard to justify at $40. The tofu soup was slightly better, but still not worth the price. On top of that, the restaurant adds a 3% "administrative fee." This feels questionable and poorly explained. More importantly, these kinds of hidden fees often create confusion about tipping and ultimately hurt staff rather than helping them. What made the experience worse was the service. When a lady staff member asked how the food was, I honestly said it wasn't good. Her response was: "I guess you are the one who always likes to complain." Yes, she got me... I'm the one who loves good food and dislikes paying $75 for something that is clearly inferior to what you can find elsewhere. Don't recommend it, unless you absolutely must have Korean this place, this minute, now. read more

I recently checked out Minari in downtown San Bruno and had a really solid meal. There's plenty of street parking nearby, but you do need to pay since parking is enforced until 8 PM. The restaurant has a good number of tables and even a few private rooms for larger parties, which is a nice option if you're dining with a group but they don't accept reservations for smaller parties (I.E. 4). We ordered a variety of dishes: - Japchae - good, nicely balanced flavors - Plain pancake - simple but flavorful - Korean Army Stew - alittle spicy and easily a full meal on its own - Kimchi Tofu Soup - definitely on the spicier side but lots of flavor - Short ribs - tender and tasty Prices are a bit on the higher side but portion sizes were good sized. Minari is a solid spot for Korean food, and I'd definitely come back to try more dishes! read more

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I recently visited Minari Korean Restaurant and was seriously impressed. It can be surprisingly difficult to find truly good Korean food in the Bay Area, but this place absolutely delivers--and then some. Even with relatively limited competition in the area, the quality here really stands out. The food was outstanding--easily the best Korean cuisine I've had in the Bay. Everything tasted incredibly authentic, from the rich, comforting soups and stews to the perfectly prepared dishes across the menu. The Korean pancakes were especially delicious--crispy, flavorful, and totally addictive. On top of that, the beverage selection was a great bonus and paired really well with the meal. The service was also excellent--friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. If you're looking for high-quality, authentic Korean food, this place is definitely worth checking out. I'll absolutely be coming back! read more

My little family loves going to Minari, they have solid Korean food, good service, and lots of seating. We've tried quite a few dishes from here but our highlights are - Galbi, Beef Tofu Soup, Kimchi Fried Rice, and Seafood Pancake. We love the no frills environment, good food, and kid friendly atmosphere. It's our go to for Korean on the Peninsula. read more

We stopped by on the way to SFO driving a friend for a long haul flight. Parking was a little challenging but we found a good spot where we can see the car thereby easing our worries about being broken into. They weren't packed, so we sat ourselves next to the counter after being beckoned by staff. We ordered a few minutes after perusing the menu. The banchan arrived first. It was a decent assortment of vegetable side dishes with kimchi of course. I got a 16 oz can of refreshing Lemongrass Witbier which tasted more like cider than beer. The food we ordered were: 1. Japchae. Just can't go wrong with these sauteed glass noodles. Oddly, it wasn't part of the banchan. 2. Bulgogi. Tender cuts of stir fried beef. 3. Scallions Pancake. Decent crunchy flavor enhanced by the soy dip 4. Doenjang-jjigae. Soybean paste stew with tofu. Served piping hot in a stone pot. 5. Hot Stone Bibimpap. We opted to share this generously portioned dish of spicy pork with the anticipated bites of the crispy rice, sunny side egg and vegetables that get toasted by the hot dolsot (stone pot) after being served. This one was the winner. Attentive service. This San Bruno resto was spacious with nominal wall furbishing. read more

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It's a nice spacious restaurant. The food was good. There was a decent amount of banchan. Service wasn't bad. Everyone have been courtesy but can use a little bit of polishing. We had to flag down people to ask for stuff a couple of times. read more

The food was so tasty, atmosphere was cozy, music was fun, friendly service and food came out fast. The was orders were colorful, bon chon perfectly spiced. Ordered Kim chi fried rice and beef bulgogi. Both large portions enough to share and leftovers to pack for later. Enjoyed every bite and the beautiful surroundings. Easy parking and ADA easy. read more

Minari - Beef Bulgogi and Bon Chon side dishes of marinated vegetables. - Korean Near Me - San Bruno, California

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I finally had the opportunity to this place out--and it didn't disappoint. We came for a late lunch and it was relatively empty, so we had our choice of tables. The service was excellent, prompt and attentive. Our banchan of 6 dishes came out quickly--we got the usual sprouts, kimchi, broccoli. Instead of the braised potatoes, we got potato salad, which was very tasty. We ordered the beef stone bibimbap and the tteokguk soup (rice cake soup). The portions were huge. The bibimbap was sizzling as it was being served, as it should. The meat to vegetable ratio was generous and my tteokguk was also plentiful with rice cakes and broth. The broth was really tasty and I nearly drank the whole bowl. Everything was really delicious and I would return for another meal. It's a nice hidden gem in San Bruno worth checking out. It may seem a little pricey for the area, but for the size of the servings, it was worth it. The biggest downside is parking--it can be challenging. read more

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Wifey and I finally had the chance to try this wonderful restaurant tonight. The food selections are excellent, portions are very filling, wife had the mackerel, I had the Korean short ribs, six different sides along with white rice and we had Strawberry Soju. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and helped us with our selections. Got to chat with one of the managers and we were made to feel like family. The restaurant is very spacious, well lighted and very inviting we will be back with our children. My friends give this restaurant your business and don't forget to tip your servers. Enjoy read more

Nice and roomy place. Mix of booths, tables, and bar seating. Guess I went at a slow time and was the only table so the service was great. Ordered veggie japchae, galbi, tteokbokki, and grilled mackerel. Japchae was good not as slick as some places but I liked it. Galbi had decent amount, party of three and we had some left over. Tteokbokki had a decent spice level to it. The rice cakes were a bit on the softer side so it didn't have the chewy, bouncy bit to it. Grilled mackerel was good. Came with two rice: one from galbi and one from fish. read more

Minari - Korean Near Me - San Bruno, California

Excellent service and delicious Korean food. Their dining area had oscillating fans to cool the area... I think their AC needs some TLC on hot days like today (May 31, 2025). The dining area could be a little cooler but it was a hot day. They served chilled Jinro soju and offered Chamisul flavored soju. They easily passed my bibimbap test where the hot pot was at the right temperature to lightly toast the rice. I requested an over easy egg which came out perfectly. The banchan selection was very delicious with decent portions. Appetizers feed about three people (or two hungry ones). 4 stars for my first impressions here. I'll definitely come back on my next trip. Jennifer and Gustavo provided excellent service!!! read more

Minari - Jinro soju with shot glasses - Korean Near Me - San Bruno, California

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We loved Minari. Had the Beef Bimbimbap , and the Seafood Tofu soup. Service was good, food was even better. Will come again!

Overall pretty good comfort Korean food! Really liked the galbi and kimchi fried rice! Corn cheese, fried dumpling, and the chicken ginseng soup were also good as well. Friendly staff as well when I went! Street parking. Seems like they also do bigger parties as well because when I went there was a bigger group celebrating something. read more

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Feeling under the weather and needed some soup. Unfortunately, they don't have a whole lot of soups other than soft tofu opted for the rice cake soup and at $20 definitely not worth it. The broth was salty and there was no protein in it to justify such a hefty price for just rice cakes. All of the banchan was below average as well. You can smell the bleach smell or cleaning solution as I went right at opening past Saturday. Street parking Service was nice for takeout read more

Minari - Banchan (side dishes) - Korean Near Me - San Bruno, California

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Randomly pretty good for Korean food in the Bay? I always thought you could only find the better places further south, but happened upon Minari in San Bruno - much more doable of a drive from the city! We tried: - army stew + cheese added on (a necessity): a treasure trove of savory bites - so satisfying and comforting - seafood pancake - this was the star of the show for me; it was SO thick and they weren't shy with fillings. And the ratio of crisp:fluffy was still good despite the thickness. - the banchan were pretty standard (kimchi could be fresher) and as always, I demolished the potato salad Nice and spacious on a Friday, but of course complete with the presence of a group of ahjummas to validate authenticity hehe. read more

Minari - The spread (army stew and seafood pancake) - Korean Near Me - San Bruno, California

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We joke that the Netflix hit "Squid Game" brought us to Minari (along with a couple other Korean restaurants in the span of a week), but the fact is, my group constantly craves comforting Korean dishes. At Minari, we ordered what I consider to be "the greatest hits" of Korean cuisine: -- plain pancake ($16): fluffy & fried scallion pancake, even more amazing when generously dunked in the sauce provided -- galbi ($38): some of the best-tasting Korean short ribs I've had -- ramyeon ($14 +$4 to add dumplings): the only item we wouldn't reorder, tasted too close to packaged ramen & the dumplings weren't the taste or texture we were expecting -- kimchee tofu soup ($20): did not try but I hear the broth was wickedly spicy with satisfying fatty meat pieces sprinkled throughout I would've loved to have tried their kimchee fried rice or bibimbap but we were at stomach capacity with our order, as it was. Something to look forward to next time, maybe after Season 3 drops! Sidenote: Thanos (aka T.O.P.) has my whole heart. read more

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A surprisingly good find in San Bruno for Korean food! I was a little worried about walking in without a reservation, but at 6PM on a Friday there was plenty of seating. Service is friendly, although pretty hands off. You get your own water from a dispenser off to the side. Food was good. I would definitely come back for the bulgogi, army stew, and the Korean pancake. The portions were surprisingly big, even though we were told the army stew was a smaller serving for one (we split between three people). I also really liked the assortment of banchans, although I don't know if they are bottomless because we didn't end up asking for refills. read more

Service was so great even during rainy days! And the ambiance was cozy . Tried their pork tofu soup and was very much hearty! Huge shoutout to the staff for making a great experience read more