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Namu Kitchen

4.7 (345 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
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Joy K.

As a Korean American trust me I know a taste of Korean food. This place has more like fusion-styled Korean dishes, yet they are so delish! This is my absolute favorite spot for late lunch after a round of golf nearby. You don't have Yelp anymore to look up a coffee place. Their coffee is great enough to enjoy with dishes. You will see yourself gulping up their coffee before you even get your main dish and ending up ordering another cup after done eating. Cozy interiors and cute decorations. Clean and optimal temperature, very comfortable. The staff were very friendly and attentive to all our needs.

Namu breakfast
Ichika G.

Food and drink we had: mango matcha cloud, namu breakfast, and bulgogi sandwich. They were all very good! The namu breakfast was well balanced and the dressing for the salad was super good. Bulgogi was sweet just how I like it. The reason for minus one star- the service wasn't really good. The girl was not super friendly. Not paying attention. I didn't want to raise my voice with only 3 groups in the restaurant so I had to keep waiving at her.

Kalai C.

I needed a café to work in around the City of Industry West Covina area and I'm so glad to have found Namu Kitchen! It's an incredibly spacious area with stable Wi-Fi and a great menu that I wish I tried more of. I ordered a strawberry Matcha latte and a Namu breakfast platter. Look at that spread! You got your protein, fruits, and vegetables. The waiter who sat me down and took my order was very nice and patient while I looked over the menu and tried to decide what I wanted to eat. Overall, I would come back again to try the rest of their menu, but I'm so glad that there is a Korean Wi-Fi café! The whole plaza has a variety of Asian food so maybe now I don't have to drive all the way down to Santa Ana to get my fixing that I can't get in SGV!

A P R I L G.

It's a coffee spot as well as a brunch cafe. We've come to eat, and other times we just order coffee & lattes and do a little work. The owners are husband & wife and are truly the sweetest! Their cafe is great way to introduce yourself to home style korean comfort foods and the best KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) Plenty of tables to study/work or dine at. Clean, warm tones and greenery for the ambiance. Some faves we love: Food- Dweji Gomtang, KFC, Beef Bulgogi Rice bowl. Drinks- Double Chocolate Mocha Latte, Mango Matcha, Blueberry Hibiscus Tea Come support this cozy, corner brunch spot nestled in the GW Plaza!

Avocado toast
Sonya L.

Wonderful service and beautifully presented food. My sister and I enjoyed this cute and cozy Korean style brunch spot. We shared the Namu plate, avocado toast w poached egg, and vanilla latte. Everything was as delicious as it looked. Looking forward to coming back again to try other items on the menu.

Rice bowl
Rebecca L.

Namu Kitchen is located in West Covina in the Haven City Plaza. Coming here around lunchtime on a Wednesday, it was not crowded at all. They also have free WiFi for guest and outlets on the side to charge devices. The ambiance was very calming and the restaurant was nicely decorated. I decided to get a rice bowl and it came with a bunch of sides as well. It was a pretty big portion and I couldn't finish it all. The rice was really delicious and the pork was tender and juicy. I really enjoyed the different flavors presented in the bowl. 10/10

jang jorim burrito
Jason N.

I love the way this brunch spot is decorated. It feels like a completely different vibe as soon as you walk in. The whole place has a great ambience. Everything on the menu looked interesting, but the jang jorim burrito stood out to me the most and it didn't disappoint. The beef was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. It's a breakfast style burrito, which makes it perfect for brunch. Service was attentive and on point. There wasn't much of a wait when I went on a weekday, but I'd expect it to be busier on weekends. Definitely planning to come back and try more of the menu.

T C.

To find a place like this in West Covina is awesome! They specialize in Korean fusion breakfast. I love the vibe of the place. It's modern and very cute, clean inside. I was impressed with the waitress who was managing 6 tables by herself as I was waiting for my friend to arrive. She was very attentive, nice, and smiley even though I can tell her cortisol levels were rising since she was making drinks in the front while managing orders too. The restroom was CLEAN and pleasant. I was skeptical at first because I generally find fusion food to be a hit or miss. Also, I'm picky with my coffee so I tend to steer away from Korean style coffees because they generally taste like acidic Americanos to me (even their cold brews). I opted for the Espresso Tonics (1 blood orange and 1 yuzu). Both were refreshing and softened/blended with the espresso and their citrus fruit flavors without being overwhelmingly cloy. I ordered Jang Jorim rice bowl and it was pretty tasty. It was a little too salty for me, but the rice, roasted brussel sprouts, cucumber salad, and kimchi countered the saltiness. Overall, I would come back again if I'm in the hood, because the food, ambiance, and service are all solid.

NAMU BREAKFAST SPECIAL W/ ROSEMARY LATTE
S H.

A really cute Korean Fusion Cafe. The service was Excellent and the food so yummy! I got the Korean Fried Chicken and added rice. For $2 more, you get 3 more pieces of fried chicken over the Fried Chicken over Rice. I thought it was worth it! The Breakfast Special is an assortment of many items on one plate...egg w/ mushrooms on top, crispy kale, 3 small sausages, salad, a piece of toast cut in half w/ your choice of home made jam! We chose Peach. And it also comes with a little fruit cup. The standout was the crispy kale. So delicious! I want to go back and try some of their other dishes!

Beef bulgogi sandwich
Ashley T.

Really liked the decor here--it felt nice, open, and welcoming. We ordered the beef bulgogi sandwich, beef bulgogi over rice, avo toast, and chicken karaage over rice. Everything we got was good, and there wasn't a dish we didn't enjoy. The only issue was that we found what looked like a strand of lint in the chicken karaage rice. We let our server know, and they quickly replaced it with no issues, which we appreciated. Other than that, the food was good, the service was great, and we'd definitely come back again

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Eddie C.

Food: Namu Breakfast Plate ($19) - sauteed mushroom, crispy kale scrambled egg, parmesan cheese Korean sausage, toasted sourdough, salad, homemade jam and fruits - this was the perfect healthy breakfast with sweet & savory flavors; never had kale taste this good before!!! Drinks: Double Matcha Latte ($7.25) - matcha latte + matcha cloud on top was perfect!!! Service: great, timely service Design: interiors is contemporary with warm wood flooring, wood table tops, wicker with black vinyl chairs, grey walls with green plant strips and other landscape potted plants Overall: if you want great Korean or American brunch food with great espresso or matcha/tea type drinks, then this is a MUST-TRY in the West Covina area!!!

Burrito
Vera L.

Such a cute brunch spot in the same plaza as Haven City Market. I was able to make a reservation for a larger group and communicate updates through Yelp messages, they're pretty responsive there, especially if you can't get through by phone. I ordered the Jang Jorim (braised beef) burrito- it was super tasty. The portion was huge and I could only finish about a third of it Dirty Hojicha Latte- it didn't really taste like hojicha and leaned a bit sour. But I liked that all their drinks aren't overly sweet. Overall a great spot to catch up with friends!

Chicken Karaage

I used to dismiss Namu every time i would pass by during my hanger fueled walks to the food hall. However, last Sunday, it was the only place open before 11am so we decided to give it a try. It's located w/in the Hong Kong Plaza across from the buffet. I suggest arriving early like we did, otherwise finding parking becomes a headache and Namu get appropriately busy. The space is airy, bright & decorated w/ lots of soothing neutral colors w/ pops of green from plants. the music is relaxing & the staff is attentive, friendly and took the time to answer our questions no matter how busy they got. Unless you LOVE a specific dish here, i recommend sharing plates. We ordered: Honey yuzu tea: drank hot. it was sweet & comforting. i ate the lemon bits left at the bottom of the cup Pour over: waitress brought cards over for the coffee bean options. bf opted for their organic "concepcion huista" from Huehuetenango, Guatemala. it was delicious, not bitter at all despite drinking it black Avo Toast: millennial staple lolz they were generous w/ the slices of fresh creamy avo & the pistachio added a nice texture. the beet ricotta spread didn't stand out flavor wise but i loved how the color popped on the plate. the arugula salad was ok, dressing was light...took a few bites than skipped the salad so i could save room for the mains. will skip this next time to try the mushroom toast instead. Chicken Karaage: MUST ORDER Japanese style fried chicken. Namu has their recipe perfected: crunchy, moist and had the right amount of sauce and spice to it. I ate mine w/ their kimchi from the dish below and wow! perfect bites Dweji Gomtang (Korean Pork Soup): worth ordering! Rightfully classified on their menu under "Comfort Foods" the clear broth is flavorful & the slices of pork were tender and meaty. the green onions, kimchi & pickled cucumber provided a great crispy contrast to the rich broth. I ended up discarding my spoon and guzzling the broth straight up from the brim of the bowl. For the quality of food, their eye-catching presentation, the amount of food we received, the ambience and great service, the prices were not terrible. We split the bill and paid about $42 pp w/ tip. Will return to try: Mushroom toast Kimchi pancake Kimchi Jjigae

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