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    Mukja Korean Barbeque

    4.1 (114 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    MUKJA KOREAN BARBEQUE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups

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    Monica S.

    The 2 stars are for the flavors of the food, because the food in general was not bad, but the whole experience just left A LOT to be desired. I feel like they're getting away with this because they're locally the closest/only BBQ place and they know it. I believe we got the combo B, and also ordered the Jap char and fried chicken. These two items were honestly more volume per price than the combo items. You don't truly get a lot in the combos and it took such a long time for anyone to get to our table, bring water and take our orders. For a Saturday night, they were busy, yes, and not completely full, so our waitress looked like a chicken without a head, running all over the place. The restaurant itself was fine, nothing to write home about. We didn't love the shared seating/family style table we were sat at, but can totally see how they're useful for big groups. Downside to this is that the grill controls are at the end of the table so your waitress has to do stuff for you. Personally, the drive to Federal Way and Kent are worth it to get more bang for your buck than you will here.

    Group order
    Andrea Ortega

    Everything about this place was awesome! The food was really well made, the server took REALLY great care of us, very big restaurant with lots of cute decor. 10/10, definitely going back!

    Wendy C.

    Our server Maggz was our guidance counselor navigating the menu. This is a Korean feast! We will 10000 be back! Lunch special 15.90 I would recommend anyone that stays around here to come here! The fried chicken was our favorite. We got a mixed combo and the beef bulgier and people belles thin slice was the best. We loved the soybean soup!!!!' We will be back!

    Lunch menu 1/13/26
    Gilbert P.

    Arrived on a Monday night around 6 PM with a party of two and were seated immediately, with plenty of open tables, though the place filled up quickly by the time we left. It's a great spot for small or large groups. The atmosphere feels like a vibrant Korean street pub, with street-sign decor, TVs playing K-pop, and colorful neon lighting that gives the space a fun, energetic vibe. The combos here can easily be shared between 3 to 4 people. We ordered the pork belly combo, which came with pre-cut pork belly, kimchi, bean sprouts, and jalapeños. It was more than filling for both of us. We also added a side of corn cheese for $5 during happy hour. There's a large selection of drinks and cocktails, along with a happy hour menu offering discounts on appetizers and drinks Sunday through Thursday from 3 PM to 10 PM. Our server, Tae, was very friendly and responsive. As the dinner rush picked up, you could tell the service started to slow down a bit, but overall it was still a positive experience. Overall A solid choice for a casual night out with good food, fun vibes, and reasonable portions.

    Sides & Kim Chi soup
    Joy L.

    We walked in with no reservations for two- wait time was 15min The ambiance was nice they decorated for Christmas & the lobby waiting area had seating for people waiting. Ordered the mukja mix combo & it was the perfect amount or two people. I'll definitely be back!

    Amanda S.

    We came here for my husband's birthday and it was a great time! My son loved the radishes and he's a huge fan of meat, so this was perfect. It was a very chill place and they even had a miniature bowling lane that my son played with. Our server was very kind and explained to us all of the options. Super friendly staff and we had a great time. We recommend the marinated meats!!

    Pickled Radish & Cucumber Kimchi
    Sam D.

    First time visiting! Such a cute space! We both had the lunch special and tried each other's selections. Everything was good! Chicken katsu, dumplings, bibimbap, and so many lovely kimchi & pickled veggie options! The hot tea was delicate and lovely. Everything was perfect! The server today was Natalie and she was attentive, kind, and answered any question we had. Thank you, Natalie!

    Marilyn D.

    What a yummy Korean barbecue. We had Wagyu, chicken and brisket. The sides were also yummy. The one dish I had for the first time was Kimchi soup, all I can say is WOW!! The service was OK maybe a communication barrier and waitress not really able to assist in choices and just appeared rushed. Food and atmosphere made up for it. Definitely would go back again. TIP-the prices appeared to be per person so thought extremely expensive but when you choose and it recommends 1-3 that is for all 3 not per person. We choose the price in middle so definitely would pay the 5.00 extra next time.

    I'm a foodie who usually doesn't post much, but I just had to share my experience at Mukja Korean BBQ in Puyallup. My chicken bibimbap and side dishes were seriously amazing. Even the soup was made with a lot of love and care, you could really taste the delicious beef broth that was nurtured for hours with tender pieces of beef and soft radish. My server, Natalie, made me feel super welcome and comfortable. There were other servers who came to my table to ask if I wanted refills on my side orders and if I liked the food. Of course I said yes! Very happy and will be going back.

    Combo C
    Rickey M.

    Ah yes, KBBQ has finally landed in Puyallup. Happy to say Mukja has some proper KBBQ and then some. Honestly its a a one stop shop kind of spot where they literally have almost everything on their menu. From KBBQ to Soondubu to KFC(Korean Fried Chicken) to Naengmyeon (Cold Noodles) the menu has pretty much everything. Ive been by here twice with the family when I was in town and can say the quality of the meat here is better than the all you can eat spots you might be driving to. The name of the game here is Quality over Quantity, but no matter which combo you choose you wont be leaving hungry. Got the combo C both times since they were all beef, and it didnt disappoint. This is going to be our go to whenever we visit. The banchan here is pretty good too as well as the doenjang jjigae (soybean stew). A very welcome addition to Puyallup. We no longer need to drive to Federal Way to get our fix when im home visiting. Check this place out!

    Chicken katsu (happy hour)
    Pearl L.

    My boyfriend and I came in during their late night happy hour as we were in the area finishing some errands and wanted to get food before we called it a day. When we got to the parking lot, we noticed it was pretty full and took that as a good sign especially on a Thursday night. I love the neon signs that not only adorned the windows but on the walls of the restaurant. It definitely gave us off Korean pub/bar vibes. The restaurant seems to be more catered to a younger audience, super casual and energetic. Although, the bathroom interior design is of old traditional Korean paintings and Korean poetry. I love that though as this is Puyallup's first Korean BBQ and just in general the only real Korean restaurant so I love that they showcase all types of Korean culture, arts, and designs. K-pop was played a decent volume level and we didn't have trouble hearing one another or even others. They also had various TVs playing different K-pop music videos too! As we arrived inside, we were greeted by a friendly waitress who showed us to a table and gave us menus. Another waitress came by with waters and she would end up being our main waitress for our dining experience. I got the Sweet Seoul Strawberry and naengmyeon while my boyfriend got a chicken katsu and chicken fried rice. It took some time to receive our food and it didn't come in the order I expected as it was the fried rice, naengmyeon and chicken katsu. Nothing came all together which was interesting as I think we were the only ones who ordered since the other large party inside was a party doing KBBQ. Just a heads up for those who prefer to have their food all together and relatively around the same time as others. The food was very delicious though! We were impressed with the generous portions and it definitely makes sense why they are priced the way they are. I would love more toppings on naengmyeon as I feel this the most skimpiest of naengmyeon toppings but they provided plenty of noodles which was nice. I guess my advice is to order on the happy hour menu if you want to eat stuff with your naengmyeon. The banchan was also really good and the waitress checks on you often to get you refills, which I really appreciated. This is coming from a Korean who lives in Federal Way so I know what good Korean food tastes like and Mukja definitely nails it on flavor, as well as gorgeous presentation! The service here was very professional and personable as the waitress would joke with us, ask questions to get to know us, and treat us as real people. I could hear the other waitress be really sweet and fun to the big party table as well, so you can tell that these employees enjoy their job and want to give their customers a memorable time. I do want to come back to try their lunch specials and look forward to stopping by here whenever we are in the area and craving some great Korean food!

    Lunch special
    Ali A.

    Super sweet waitress. She did apologize on behalf of the "new girl cook" when I pointed out the ridiculous amount of onion- not to mention, some of which were raw. I've found it unpleasant with what a true Korean bulgogi dish is supposed to look and taste like. I'm a quarter Korean, I know what home is supposed to taste like. We ordered ***sprouts as part of our side dish choice with the lunch special, which she came back 20min later to tell us they unfortunately didn't have any to provide- so we ended up with a lot of broccoli. The meat was barely there, and the pieces were cut so small it was more a frustrating quest to pick out. I ended up just separating the mix of different cut onion that wasn't cooked thoroughly. My son had the same experience with his dish, as our entree was the same thing. Totaling to around $35 you would think they would have comped part of our bill! I'll probably try it out one more time at different hours, to see if I just went on a bad day but that was enough to give me a red flag that, if the next time is disappointing I'll just never be back. Not worth the amount, what it should be as a claimed cultural dish, or consideration of the customer at the end of the day that just wanted a decent lunch meal with their kid. Restaurants, if your entree is ruined please find the decency to make it right SOMEHOW because my stomach does not digest just apologies.

    Half & half Korean Fried Chicken (KFC)

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    Food service is wonderful, would come again. My server was amazing and did an excellent work. Vibe was good and the food was delicious

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    Ask the Community - Mukja Korean Barbeque

    Can u order food to be cooked and not diy?

    Yes, if you asked our server, they can help cook for you. Thanks, Mukja

    You guys charge for banchan now?

    All combos come with rice, salad, soup and banchan (side dishes) some sides may be addl but a variety is included

    Do you have all you can eat kbbq?

    Sorry we don't, but starting in 2025, we will offer an All-You-Can-Eat (AYCE) lunch buffet from Monday to Friday, 11 AM to 3 PM. For quicker service, all meats will be pre-cooked.

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    4.0(261 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    We stopped in here because the beef bisque had good reviews and i just had jaw surgery and could…read moreonly eat soup. It was so good. I was jealous of my wife's burger which looked super juicy. Our server was a super nice guy and was on top of it. I also won bingo ‍

    I know my boyfriend's aunt loves this place so I wanted to check out this spot as she has great…read moretaste in food. We stopped by on Sunday as their happy hour looks great and this is one of very few places that serve a Jucy Lucy. I got the beef onion bisque while my boyfriend got the Jucy Lucy. The soup was super salty, I could barely eat it as it just felt like I was slurping salt. There was also barely any meat in there and just lots of onion. The bruschetta that came with it was nice. The Jucy Lucy was the star though and it was delicious. The fries that came with it as well as their fry sauce was absolutely amazing. The service was okay. It seemed not too busy and it seemed like there was a table ahead of us in terms of receiving their food but it took some time. I did ask the waitress for some lemons for my water but she forgot and they checked on us twice. She did drop off a huge bottle of water when she noticed my boyfriend's glass was half empty. The decor here felt like a modern-rustic feel and they had some great music playing. The lighting is an intimate dim where you can see everyone and where you are going. The bathrooms here was clean and organized. I wouldn't mind coming back to try other items and drinks but was disappointed with my soup.

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