Delicious, mouth watering food. The stone bibimbap comes out sizzling with tender meat on top. The galbi had a nice glaze and chew to it, paired with rice and mostly raw onions that offset some of the richness of the meat. Meal also comes with banchan. Clean tables and good service. Self serve water. read more

Minari - Beef bibimbap - Korean Near Me - San Bruno, California

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Definitely come check out Minari if you're in the area and craving Korean food. I can't say I've tried too many Korean restaurants in the area, but I would absolutely come back and would love to try more dishes. I would imagine this place is pretty popular in the evenings and weekends, so if you can... come on a weekday! Husband and I came at 1130 on a Thursday and were the first ones there. I think there were only about four to five parties during our time there. The server was attentive throughout our entire meal and even asked us if we wanted more ban chans (side dishes). Usually I always find myself having to wave someone down to get refills, so that was a happy surprise! The sides were all delicious and pretty typical of what you get at other restaurants (radishes, kimchi, seaweed, etc.) We ordered the army stew and cheese corn. The army stew is fairly big, and often recommended to share with someone else. I imagine you would be insanely full if you ate it yourself. Great amount of flavor with a lot of meats. I liked the ramen that they used too. The cheese corn was very creamy - a bit creamier than I'm used to.... But not bad! More cream + cheese than the amount of corn. Again, since we were one of the only customers there at the time, wait was extremely reasonable. Music is louder than your average cafe, but not an issue (def not like a Korean bar.... Or maybe it turns into that at nighttime). Check out Minari for your Korean cravings! It won't disappoint! read more

Minari - Korean army stew + cheese corn + sides - Korean Near Me - San Bruno, California

Minari is a welcomed addition to San Bruno. It provides the perfect bookend to K Grill and Tofu House who has been a long classic on San Mateo Ave. We tried two dishes during our visit, the hot stone bibimbap and the bulgolgi. The bibimbap was delicious! Everything is assembled on the hot stone after preparation which ensures that the rice is not burnt by the time it's delivered to the table. You'll have to actually give it a few minutes to crisp up and get golden before breaking it all up and tossing it with the spicy sauce. The bulgolgi was interesting! I've never had bulgolgi served with mushrooms and bell peppers (onions, yes). I'm not sure it really helped to elevate the dish but I will give Minari props for its tenderness and flavor. It could have used a bit more charring in my opinion and I also wished the pieces were a little smaller but it was delicious over rice nonetheless. Banchan at Minari was pretty standard. I always love the kelp, bean sprouts and kimchi and that's the bulk of Minari's offerings. The potato salad was.....um, interesting. Probably still passing on that one moving forward lol. read more

We ordered three mains: bibimbop, glass noodles, and bulgogi. The bibimbop was in a much wider but shallower bowl than I am used to and the rice didn't get as crispy as I like. The glass noodles were a bit too sweet. Bulgogi was absolutely perfect. The sweet and spicy rice cakes looked really good at another table, but we didn't order it. The side dishes were wonderful and the mashed potatoes were a surprise treat. There was plenty of food for the 3 of us with leftovers. Service was fast and crisp. I was the only non-Asian in the place. One table was speaking Mandarin and another Cantonese. Definitely will be back. read more

Minari - Beef stone bowl bibimbop. - Korean Near Me - San Bruno, California

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Probably my favorite Korean restaurant in the Peninsula(at the moment). Minari is situated in downtown San Bruno(mix of old and new shops and restaurants). Parking can be challenging(either street-side or a few parking lots in the back of San Mateo Ave. As for the layout of Minari's restaurant, it is actually quite open, airy and you don't feel pinched by the other surrounding tables. Always a positive attribute of a restaurant in my book. My two favorite dishes to order are the Veggie Stone Bibimbap and their Galbi Beef dish. I love how the Bibimbap's stone plate is wide and shallow versus other pots where they are deep and narrow. The reason for this is shape of their pot allows for more of the bottom layer to become browned and crisp. A detail I hadn't picked up until dining here. As for the Galbi, it sits on top of a bed of raw onions which makes the combo amazing in flavor and texture. Service is efficient and good overall. read more

Came here looking for korean food! I was craving bibimbap and found our way here. We came for lunch on a weekend afternoon, and there were only a couple parties seated. There's self serve water, which is nice so you can get it whenever you want, but as others have pointed out it can be a bit of a hygiene issue. Of course, I had to get the dolsot bibimbap. Pretty large portion with lots of beef. It was exactly what I needed-- I feel that this is difficult to mess up. The sauce was on point, and the rice was beautifully crispy on the bottom, which adds so much texture when mixing the bibimbap. The spicy squid was actually really good. Usually, squid might be a bit tough, but it was surprisingly tender. The sauce was also really tasty. Only thing is that it was swimming in a mixture of oil and sauce (more like a pool of oil with a splash of sauce). We got 6 pieces of kfc with sweet chili sauce. It came with some fries underneath, which looked underwhelming but were actually cooked well. The chicken was tender, and the sauce was sweet with a hint of spice. I'm not sure if they tossed the kfc in the sauce or poured it on top, but a few pieces had sauce on top and nothing on the bottom side (which I don't mind). Overall, solid choice for korean food. The only major downside is that it is way overpriced. There are probably cheaper places that are just as good or better, but if you have cash to spare then go for it. 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

Big portions, tasty meals and mellow atmosphere. I'm not as familiar with Korean food as I should be, so this was the first place I ever ate Army Stew. For those of you, like me, who hadn't heard of it before, here's the story: it originated during the Korean War, from leftover army rations, which explains the sausage and spam. That may sound like a strange noodle dish in a Korean restaurant, but with the gojuchang and kimchi and Ramen noodles, it all works. It's a little spicy but not over the top. The bibimbap was also a tasty treat. I recommend paying a little extra for the stone version, if you can swing it. read more

Really enjoyed my food here! So happy to have found it! I thoroughly LOVED every dish we ordered! Looking forward to returning already! Initially I was disappointed there were only 6 banchan offered but the dish sizes were generous and delicious. Pancake was crispy. Cheesy corn was a little burnt on the top but overall still good. I really liked the bulgogi fries with tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream. I asked for ramen to be added to my veggie tofu soup and they kindly obliged. They asked how spicy I would like the tofu soup, and while I selected mild, it was relatively still pretty spicy. Prices were reasonable for the portion sizes. Restaurant space is fairly large and they have some semi private rooms for large parties. There's street parking and also a large public parking lot as well. read more

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Great Korean food in Brisbane! My friend suggested going here and I'm glad I went! Everything was amazing. Food: I got the soft tofu soup and my friend got their tofu bibimbap. We also shared some tteokbokki. The portions were large and the price was right. We both had leftovers to take home. They also gave us a good about of banchan. The tteokbokki and soup were on the spicier side. For those who are not into spicy food, be aware! Their tteokbokki was the spiciest I've ever had at a restaurant and but it was amazing. I personally love spicy food. Other: Service was great. They were kind and helpful, no complaints. There's a lot of indoor seating and we didn't have to wait for a table. There's also lots of parking around. Notes: They close at 8pm. They stop seating people maybe 7:30 or 7:45. Plan accordingly! read more

Minari - Soft tofu soup (front), tteokbokki (middle), tofu bibimbap (back) - Korean Near Me - San Bruno, California

I had the beef japchae and ban chan to go.. all was delicious. I would definitely come back again..

We had Minari as a company lunch, and the restaurant was so welcoming to our large group. The banchan were all excellent - well seasoned my mung bean sprouts and fried dumplings were a crowd favorite. We also enjoyed the japchae, which was packed with fillings (like 50:50 noodles to other stuff, a great ratio). I got the salted grilled mackarel which was very good with a steaming bowl of rice. The bibimbap I tried off my colleagues was piping hot - served in a hot dolsot means the best crispy rice lines the bottom. The star of the meal was definitely the chicken wings. We got a mix of 15 wings: honey mustard, sweet chili, and soy. I assume what must have been a double fried wing meant that the meat was tender with a crackly crust, even though it was saturated in a thick, sweet sauce. A must try! read more

Minari - Korean Near Me - San Bruno, California

Minari is one of my go-to comfort food spots, mostly because they have the best Army Stew in the area! I'm also a big fan of the bone-in ribeye soup. We usually pickup, but if you want to dine-in, the service is great and there's plenty of space for big parties! read more

Minari - Korean Near Me - San Bruno, California

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We made reservations (and were seated in a section off to the side). It took a while for our order to be taken, but they were quite busy with not enough staff so it was completely understandable. Water is self served and available on the right side of the restaurant. Tea can be made available on request. Chicken japchae: yum! Although it didn't have eggs (which I love), it was perfect. Nothing to complain about at ALL. Plain pancake: Again, Yum! The pancake was nice and hot (temperature wise), Bulgolgi: yum! As good as bulgolgi can get. Exactly what you would expect. Tofu bibimbap: yum! I didn't add the side sauce they provided at first (bc some people on my table don't like spicy at ALL) but definitely add some! It adds SO MUCH flavor and is really good! The tofu was nicely fried, unseasoned because flavor is supposed to come from the Galbi: absolutely delicious. It pretty much as much galbi as you can get. Kimchi fried rice: it was WAY too spicy for me BUT the people who could handle spicy, LOVE IT! I did have a small bite, and it was good, but I did have to gulp down tons of water after. Ginseng chicken soup: delicious! I highly recommend. The chicken is delicious, the ginseng soup is so refreshing. Here, they don't give the entire chicken, bones and all, instead they give pieces of chicken - which I think is much better and less work. read more

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Came here with a friend on a rainy Friday night for dinner. It's a cute, casual spot with a pretty extensive (but not overwhelming) menu. We tried the seafood pancake, beef bibimbap, army stew, all the bonchon and of course some soju. The service was quick and they were very sweet! We showed up closer to their closing time and they gave us a warning for last call for the kitchen but said we could keep ordering drinks. Such a cozy place with great food, I will definitely be coming back. read more

The Korean food at Minari is not bad. We had the 6 piece fried wings $18, seafood tofu soup $22, beef stone bibimbap $26 and saba $24. For the fried chicken wings, it came with fries but no ketchup. Some garlic aioli sauce would have been nice. The seafood tofu soup and saba was uneventfully decent. As for the stoneware beef bibimbap, I was looking forward to the crispy rice at the bottom. That was disappointing. The rice was under cooked and did not produce the bottom of the bowl crispy rice. Service was excellent. read more

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I opted to come here for my birthday dinner. My mom suggested this location and I also saw it on Yelp and figured why not try something new. To be honest, I was considering the staple Korean Tofu Soup place down the block because I've dine there in the past and know what to expect. But it would not be very Yelp of me to not try something new so here we are. We ordered: - A10: Seafood Pancake ($24) - A6: Japchae ($18) - Beef Bibimbap ($24) - Beef Tofu Soup ($22) *comes with a small bowl of rice - 29: Ramyeon ($14) We also got the standard small plates (banchan) that everyone gets to start. This consisted of kimchee, bean sprouts, spicy bean sprouts, potato salad, fermented seaweed and broccoli. These small plates could be refilled but you would have to flag someone down and that is not always the easiest for a Saturday night. Plus they require you to finish every bit of the small plates before bringing out new ones. The seafood pancake was good, it was actually a little crispy and the sauce that was included gave it addition flavor. Similar to other seafood pancakes I've had at other places, I'd say this was pretty comparable. The japchae was pretty standard. The glass noodles were sticking together so it was a bit hard to grab. It was a decent size, so it felt like it was almost worth the value. I was sad that I did not realize that they had a beef bibimbap or the stone version which was $2 more. Honestly, I don't know if my thoughts of the bibimbap would have changed even if I got it in the stone bowl. Sure it would have been more crispy, but would it have changed anything in the content of the bowl? The presentation of the bibimbap was nice, but the beef itself was just okay. Even if it wasn't in the stone bowl, I would think the beef should have been more grilled because it ended up being very chewy too. The Beef Tofu was packed with tofu. It came with a raw egg that you crack on top and mix in. I was expecting this to be a little spice but there was none. The only thing that was spicy was the Ramyeon. This dish is a Korean version of ramen. I did wish there was more broth to this bowl. The ratio of ramen to broth was 3 to 1. I did like this ramen bowl, but at the same time I wonder if I could get this somewhere else or even at the grocery store. The menu also does not really tell you which would be spicy or not so that does not help. Overall, I thought this place was just okay. I felt like the prices were a tad expensive for what we got. read more

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Nice setting, service was spot-on and menu looked excellent. Food was well prepared, just really lacked any seasoning. I really wanted this to be great, but it just wasn't - for either of us. read more

Steaming and Sizzling plates of Korean goodness are being brought out to happy patrons around me. This is food for staying happy through winter! Whats that guy taking a photo having. I'll have that. No wait, how about that table? Everyone has the Korean pancake. Many have sizzling fajita like platters of beef or pots of soup still bubbling as they arrive on the table. As you may gather I am no expert on Korean cuisine, but I really like this food. Seriously, was served a meal fit for a King. Service was great. Look forward to coming back and trying more menu items. Potato salad, ok, it is potato salad! Brocolli tasty Kimchi - good Seaweed salad - hmmm ! :) Bean sprouts - yum ?turnip - sweet w balanced heat The main event- feast your eyes on that photo. Was as good as it looks. Perfect to share, or to satisfy the hungriest appetite on a cool S San Francisco night. read more

Minari - Prelude - Korean Near Me - San Bruno, California

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was very surprised that this location has such little reviews - it's definitely a must try! i knew this location was called Hiro prior but never had the chance to try. Minari has an authentic Korean restaurant that has not only amazing service, but the food honestly gives a sense of comfort. we ordered the Army Stew and tried the cheese corn as appetizer. the cheese corn was soo good - it has a buttery, garlicky taste to it and it combined really well with the corn and cheese. the cheese pull isn't satisfying in the picture but the food itself was. the army stew came with both ramen and a side bowl of rice ! the broth has a kick of spiciness , i would categorize this as mild / hot cheeto type of spiciness level. it came with spam, sausages, rice cakes and veggies. the ramen was the right amount of chewiness and the broth being soaked by the ramen didn't make it soggy. the broth wasn't too salty nor too spicy and it came with enough ramen to feed two people! if you're in town and have been wanting to try a new korean spot , this is it. they serve tofu soup, different meats dishes, tteokbeokki, and a lot of foods you just want to try. can't wait to try other items on the menu and get the cheese corn again! read more

Minari - army stew - Korean Near Me - San Bruno, California

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This place i believe changed names. Everything was SOLID. Nothing bad at all. Bibimbap was tasty and well portioned. Good ratio of veggies to meat. The fried chicken was more homestyle but the flavor of honey mustard was really good! (Also can't go wrong with fries) Lastly ordered the army stew and it was a good portion for 2 people (i definitely could eaten this myself though) Not too spicy but also well portioned. Lots of meats too, can't go wrong! Overall a really nice and quaint korean spot, every table is well spread apart which i like. read more

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This place wasn't good and would explain why it's half empty both times I've been here. Army stew lacks depth in flavor. All I tasted was spiciness. No garlic or sweetness in the stew. Spicy pork had more onion than pork. Ramen was okay. Not sure if they used an instant ramen pack for the soup. But it tasted like something I can make with instant ramen. Japchae was on the sweeter side. Seafood pancake was crispy and good. With K Grill being a few blocks down, I don't see myself coming back here whenever I want Korean food. read more

We had a pleasant lunch here today. Staff was nice. Place was spacious and clean. I ordered the seafood pancake and it was excellent. The fried chicken wings are also yummy. Very surprised it came with fries. Fries were not soggy. The food is huge. You will end up full. read more

Minari - Seafood pancake - Korean Near Me - San Bruno, California

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Last night my boyfriend ordered takeout from here because we didn't feel like dining in but I was slightly disappointed with the outcome. When I took the food out of the bags, I immediately noticed liquid sloshing around in the plastic bag that the tofu soup was in. I thought to myself okay no biggie, it's probably condensation in the bag but nope... I picked up the container and soup immediately continued to spew out. I had to quickly transfer it into a bowl to avoid losing more of the soup. Basically what happened is that the soup was so hot it was melting through the bottom of the container (which I'm sure the material it's made out of isn't healthy to consume). The spicy pork bulgogi was flavorful and definitely spicy. The tofu soup itself tasted fine, not too spicy and a good amount of tofu and beef. We live pretty close by but I'm pretty sure if we got back into the car to go back to the restaurant, the soup would've gotten everywhere. While I'm not disappointed in the food itself, the container really ruined the experience. And they should definitely consider looking into alternative containers. I wish I had more things to say but the container really just overshadowed everything. We love supporting local restaurants so next time I guess we'll just opt for dine in as opposed to take out.... read more

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Service did not exist and very rude staff. We were told when we arrived they close in 30 mins and handed us 2 menus and did not seat us. Then we waited 10 mins - I asked if someone would seat us and I was ignored by several of the staff. There were several un-bussed tables- quite messy. We left - never to go back. Highly recommend the public avoid this horrible restaurant. read more

My friends and I were craving some Korean food around the area and were recommended by a friend for this place. Went to this place at around 5:00 pm, so it was pretty empty and we were greeted by staff when we instantly walked into the restaurant. The service was fast and we got our food pretty quickly. The corn cheese was super yummy and cheesy. It was probably my favorite item that I ate. The tteok-bokki definitely packed a punch, but it was addicting to eat. The bibimbap was very flavorful and the ratio of meat, rice, and veggies were balanced. The army stew was good, but nothing surprising as it was your usual army stew. Overall, the food was very filling and delicious! If you are around this area, I would definitely check this place out for Korean food read more

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Came twice! Once dine-in, another takeout! Easy enough to find parking which is always wonderful. LOVED the sides. Not too busy, which is also always appreciated. My friend got a fried rice and I got a tofu stew (which I ended up getting again for takeout another time). The tofu stew is spicyyyyyy even at a mild spice so be warned. I practically burned off my tastebuds each time. It was actually a struggle to finish. Portions are large. You can probably share the stew and be fine. I kept a second half of my portion for later because I wanted to save money that week. It doesn't keep too well in the fridge because the soup gets absorbed a bit, but if you add some water and toss it in the microwave, it's fine even after a couple of days. read more

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Came for lunch on a Friday. Food was really tasty--ordered the galbi, kimchi fried rice, and beef tofu soup. Service was a bit slow with only one waiter during lunch service, but he was pleasant and courteous. The place could use a bit of sprucing up. read more

I will be reviewing the bibimbap specifically as it's personally my favorite korean dish. The bibimbap here was the best of the three that I tried in the area. The sea weed really put it over the top, along with how good the meat tasted. It took a while to get the food, but it's expected when you order bibimbap. The servers were friendly, and no one was rushed despite me coming towards the end of closing. I'd definitely recommend this for anyone looking for korean food in the area! read more

Went for Dinner Food - 4/5. Bulgogi had a good mix of sweet and savory and the fries were crispy. The vegetables livened up the heavy flavors and the sour cream added a smooth texture. Banchan selections were pretty standard in variety and taste. Army stew was just OK. It is my first time really having army stew and while understanding the history and concept of the dish, I can't say I grasp the appeal. The flavor is of instant Korean ramyun, but with a lot of extra ingredients. A "fully loaded ramyun" is an accurate description and while I would not mind having that in a home setting, it is a lackluster option for dining out. Service - 4/5. Fast and courteous. Value - 4/5. Prices are fitting considering the area and portion sizes are decent. Appetizers price in the higher 10s and the soups are mid 20s. I did not feel the army stew was worth it, but it might be how I feel about army stew as a whole and not specifically the army stew here. Parking - Street (Free) read more

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Came for lunch and loved it. It wasn't busy, which was nice. The food came out fast and was fresh and delicious. Some of what I tried and liked were the Japchae, Bulgogi, and their Korean dumplings. All the food was tasty. That, in addition to the great service, made for a 5-star experience for me. read more

Dine in here for lunch for first time..upon entrance a Korean lady/ the owner greet you with smile on her face very welcoming..Good vibes Food wise very satisfied. Me and my husband loves Korean food. We ordered the beef stone bibimbap which impress me the most is the crunchy rice underneath. The beef bone in soup was so good very simple yet flavorful... and seafood pancake was very tasty serve very hot so be careful...all banchans are good our favorite is the kimchi and seaweed but all of them are very good and service is excellent the owner always pass by and ask how is the food or everything ok..good experience,good food and good customer service.. read more

Ordered for pick up on the phone, timely and friendly service. Food was delicious I really liked the radish kimchee and spicy beef soup. Definitely recommend. read more

Minari - Korean Near Me - San Bruno, California

The food was really good and tasty. They had smaller banchan options than I usually get from other Korean restaurants but still really good. This place definitely reflects increased food prices around the area. Service was great, the waiters were fast and super sweet! Ambience was really clean and quiet. Plenty of seating for smaller to larger groups. read more

I had possibly the best Sizzling Tofu Bi Bim Bop ever. The service is always kind and friendly and the side dishes are my favorite with variety. Minari has become my favorite Korean restaurant in the Bay Area. read more

Minari - 2. Tofu BibimBap! - Korean Near Me - San Bruno, California

The quality of the food here is pretty good! Definitely 5/5 and on par with other great korean restaurants. Highly recommend their spicy pork. The spicy beef soup was good too but portion was kinda small for the price. That was the main reason I docked a star, I feel like if you're gunna charge $20+, it has to be family sized at least. It was also super weird how they make you get your own water, I've never been to a restaurant that did that til today. I don't understand why they can't just leave jugs at each table like all other korean restaurants do. I wouldn't have minded it as much but because they only provide super small cups, you have to get up a lot. I really hope this doesn't become a trend. The point of tip is to compliment the service but there legit is no service at this place. They don't bring you water and they don't check up on you. read more

Minari - Small cups, get your own water - Korean Near Me - San Bruno, California

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My new favorite Korean restaurant in the Peninsula can be found in downtown San Bruno. Parking can be a pain but not impossible. They have an open feel to the inside there is plentiful seating with a semi-private section off to the right side when you walk in. Lately, I have been ordering their Galbi and Veggie Stone Bibimbap. Th Galbi Beef sits on a stone platter with fresh onions underneath and the beef is tender and flavorful. The Bibimap's rice is not too wet or dry and after letting it sizzle and cook for a while you get crunch rice bits on the bottom layer. They also give you complimentary Banchan side dishes to munch on, which are all tasty. Service is no nonsense and good in general. Water is self-serve in cute little metal cups. read more

I went here to celebrate Mother's Day. The place is really nice, it looks small from the outside, but it is a good amount of space inside. I ordered the kimchi fried rice and it was extremely tasty. It was a good amount of food as well. Everything here was reasonably priced and I will definitely return here when I am back in the area! read more

Came here for dinner on a Saturday night around 6:30pm and it surprisingly wasn't crowded. Service was great - we were seated right away and throughout the meal everything came out very fast. The banchan were good and a nice variety. We got the galbi ($34) and army stew ($25), which were tasty but priced high for the portion. Overall the meal was pretty good but I think better value can be found elsewhere. read more

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Food: 4/5 Bibimbap (v) - love the warm and perfectly seasoned rice. Great selections of vegetables that complete this dish. They are also generous with their banchans :) Service: 4/5 staff are attentive Ambiance: 5/5 the place is spacious and clean read more

Minari - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - San Bruno, California