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    Niu Mama Kitchens

    4.4 (73 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Current dumpling menu as of 8/14/26. Get the Kuromi bun set!
    Hope A.

    The food here is so incredible!! We got ube and custard dumplings at Lao Ma, literally no notes. The women working there were so sweet and friendly. Then we got the samgyeopsal platter and the cheesy pork tonkotsu platter from Kimchi Xpress, with sides of braised potatoes, and cucumber kimchi that were to DIE FOR, like halmeoni makes. I love the Panasian vibe inside, everyone in there was having a good time with friends and family. It was such a nice place to sit down, take a load off and eat amazing food. Note to owner: THIS IS HOW YOU BUILD COMMUNITY!! I'm obsessed.

    Lao Ma Dumplings- Wontons in Chili Oil, Bao Sumo Snow - Matcha and Lychee Blossom Slushie
    Valerie C.

    Really like the concept of this food court. I've visited locations with very similar vibes in cities such as New York and LA, and this one specializes in Asian cuisine. Great option for when you crave a mix and match of items or if people in your group want to eat different things. For food, we ordered from the dumplings stall and got the wontons in chili oil and fried bao. If you go on a weekend, I recommend going earlier rather than later because some items can sell out for the day. Wontons were my favorite - excellent spice and flavor. The bao were good but just okay. For drinks, we ordered from the Sumo Snow. Ordering is easy with the kiosk, and there is a big variety to choose from - anything like fruit teas, milk teas, slushies. My Lychee slushie was very refreshing. The owner of the establishment is also super kind, he chatted with us as we waited for our food and let us know that sometimes they host themed nights - anime, movies, pop culture - and the stalls sell specialty food and drinks during those nights. I imagine it can get pretty packed on those days, so plan accordingly!

    Signature deep fried dumplings, seaweed Salad, jalapeno poppers and créeme brûlée matcha
    Angelica D.

    I truly never have a bad experience here. I got dumplings, then headed over and grabbed the most delicious seaweed salad and jalapeño poppers! Also loved the crème brûlée matcha! It is a little pricey but honestly everything is nowadays but the food is yummy!

    Ha Long Bay refresher from Sumo Snow
    Jason F.

    We visited Niu Mama Kitchens on a Sunday for lunch, and I must say, it's a unique concept with its food court setup featuring a few Asian food vendors. We decided to try a bit of everything: a poke bowl, a combination of chicken and beef, and edamame from Saito's Express, as well as pork and chive dumplings from Lao Ma. To top it off, we indulged in the Ha Long Bay refresher from Sumo Snow. While the variety is a nice touch, the food was pretty much what you would expect from Asian fast food vendors--not the highest in quality. The preparation time was longer than anticipated, which was a bit frustrating. The seating arrangements were typical for a fast-casual place, nothing special. Considering the prices, which felt a bit on the higher side for what we received, I would say that Niu Mama Kitchens deserves a solid 3 stars for its diverse offerings but falls short in quality and service.

    Paula P.

    Came here with my book club and we all enjoyed the variety of food options. I got the inari bomb from Akai Hana, which I really enjoyed. Also got the ttetboki form kimchi express- the sauce was very watery and there wasn't too much spice or flavor. Every food stall is ordered via kiosk which is nice, but there's also someone at the front for question. The bathroom was clean and there were a lot of seating options.

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    Janet L.

    Gotta be honest, this place is not at the safest area, but it is so good that I went twice in 3 weeks. The first round, I tried K-Bap, Lao Ma, Akai Hana and Sumo Snow. The second round, I focused on Akai Hana and Sumo Snow. First round - Lao Ma is the bomb!!! I was just thinking about how much I love these varieties of dumplings that they would be my fix before I got a reservation in at Ding Tai Fung. The strawberry dessert cake from Sumo Snow was not so great, but those white chocolate ice cream bites recovered!! The Tokoyaki balls from Akai were good, but I would say the filling maybe could be a bit hotter (weird to say, I know). Second round - The bento box from Akai was so worth a try. I had the salmon and chicken combo and there was so much food! I had a second meal out of it. The drink from Sumo was very refreshing! Wonder what happened to the pho place because that would have been a huge hit. I would love to come back for more restaurant but seems like there's no more room to grow inside.

    Pho brisket and bag of veggies
    Mike L.

    Came by on a Saturday at noon. Not busy at all. Love the Asian food hall concept as you can find various choices to match your mood. Went with Pho Mama because I have a tendency towards Viet food. Pretty easy menu and a very nice staff member took my order for the Brisket Pho. Sat with my pager for a bit until my order came up. Simple setup, pho in a disposable bowl and a bag of veggies for garnish. Broth did not have a deep flavor or usual spices I would expect of the usual pho broth. Meats and noodles were okay. Just enough for a quick fix for me. Nice concept so maybe I'll give them another shot in the future.

    Selma H.

    We tried Niu Mama Kitchens during their Pokémon event series and loved it! Although I don't quite remember the stalls inside, I can remember how good the food was! All the staff is attentive and friendly, props for always making sure it's clean!

    Bulgogi fries and Burrito
    John H.

    9/5/26: 4 for dinner at Niu Mama Kitchens. We ordered a lot of food from 4 of the 5 restaurants. The winning dishes were The Bulgogi Burrito from Kimchi Xpress, the Pan Fried Shrimp Dumplings and the Inari Bomb from Akai Hana Express! The food and service from each restaurant was fast, hot and tasty. The ambiance is super casual and chill. Definitely worth a visit for the variety of Asian Flavors in 1 location. We will be back!

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    Karen W.

    Gotta love a good food court, especially one that specializes in Asian food. So far they have Korean, Japanese, dumplings and a boba shop. We got a little of everything and it was all pretty good. There is plenty of seating and prices were fair for all the restaurants we got food from.

    Dumpling Sampler
    James S.

    The valley needs more places like Niu Mama Kitchens. It's a perfect place to have multiple restaurants in one place and a perfect way to try out various foods from around the world. They have Japanese, Chinese, Korean and delicious boba's to enjoy. They have plenty of tables to sit and enjoy the restaurants too. Great service and a great concept to support small businesses.

    Christa M.

    This a pretty cool place for grabbing some food with friends and family with a variety of places to pick from. I had dinner here last week with friends and we all enjoyed and finished our foods. We ordered from the following places: Saito Express: Chicken and shrimp hibachi - good portion and very tasty Pho Mama: Beef Pho - not many sections to choose from, broth was good Lao Ma: Spicy dumplings - they were out of cucumber salad so we ordered these K - Bap: Beef bulgogi and Korean tacos - tacos were pretty simple, on the sweeter side. Bulgogi was good Sumo Snow: Boba smoothies and cheesecake with ube - good cup sizes for the price, ube on cheesecake was not good Everything was flavorful. The employees all seemed nice and eager to take our orders. The dining hall was clean and there is plenty of seating. Worth checking out!

    Pho Mama - Brisket Pho
    Tammy M.

    All the vendors were friendly here! We ordered from everyone basically and we had a great experience. I ordered beef pho and it was delicious. The broth was flavorful and it was served hot! I was able to try my friends food as well and it was all yummy. The inside was spacious and clean.

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    Thank you ok. We hope you come again.

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    2 months ago

    Very good food! The food was fresh and hot, very crispy and delicious filling. Zero complaints, very friendly staff.

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    This place is amazing, the pork buns look delicious!! I came here after going to one stop and I knew I had to try it out.

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    Thank you dear come again

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    Your review make us very happy. Thank you. Come visit again.

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    Thank you so much and very good photos. Come again !

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    Cute little spot with different options. Very cleaned and maintained. A little over priced. Service was good.

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    Amazing food and great sitting area, loved the options, good drinks and variety of options.

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    Kimchi Korean BBQ

    4.7(81 reviews)
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    I haven't been to this location in years, back when it was formerly Takamatsu. I recently found out…read morethat it had changed ownership, so I figured, why not come back and see what has changed--for better or worse? We were greeted with an assortment of banchan to start, and everything was very tasty. There were several unique side dishes that I hadn't seen or tried at other Korean restaurants before. We really enjoyed the variety of flavors and textures, and of course, the unlimited refills were a nice bonus. For our main courses, we ordered the Galbi, Grilled Flounder, and Seafood Soft Tofu Stew. I was impressed by how quickly everything arrived at our table, especially since each dish came out sizzling hot. Galbi is a classic Korean BBQ dish that I order almost everywhere, and this one was marinated really well with generous portions. We tried the Grilled Flounder for the first time, and it was another pleasant surprise. The flavor was subtle and delicate, while the fish was lightly grilled to perfection. The Seafood Soft Tofu Stew was another favorite of ours. I loved the mildly spicy broth and how the silky-soft tofu soaked up all those delicious flavors. I am glad the new owners decided to take over this location. This place has been such a staple in Phoenix and holds a lot of childhood memories for me, so it was great to return and find authentic Korean cuisine being served by owners who clearly know their craft. It is nice to see this location continue its legacy, and I am looking forward to coming back and enjoying many more meals here for years to come!

    We came here around 6 p.m., and a few tables were already filled, which is always a good sign…read more The last time we were here, we ordered the Korean Fried Chicken Wings, Chicken Katsu, and Hot Stone Bowl Bibimbap with beef. This time, we decided to try their tabletop BBQ along with a few new dishes. For the BBQ, we ordered the Pork Belly, and we also got the Pig Trotters and Meat Jun. This place is amazing! Nothing disappointed. Everything was flavorful, but the Meat Jun was definitely our favorite. It was our first time ordering it, and we're glad we did! This place has the potential to become one of our regulars. In fact, we've already been here twice and will definitely be back.

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    3.9(55 reviews)
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    Took my son for his birthday. We had been wanting to go for a while…read more Walked in and it was very cool inside. Open concept. We decided to sit outside because it was finally nice out. We each also got a cider I got the pineapple blueberry and my son got the blue raspberry. Both were very good. They do come in cans. Our waiter was super helpful and told us about the menu. We were advised everything is farm to table. The noodle are made fresh daily. Which I thought this was very cool. My son order the Duck ramen. He said the broth was amazing and the meat very succulent. He added an egg as it did not come with it. I ordered the Signature Ramen. Mine had a little of everything and was so good. The broth was so good. I could just go order the broth lol. Our waiter then brought out a matcha pudding for my son's birthday. And wow it was so good. Not earthy tasting at all. I will for sure go back.

    I was excited to try this spot. I think it's worth trying once, but I probably wouldn't come back…read more The food isn't bad at all--it's just not really my style. The broth was incredibly creamy and rich, which ended up being a bit too heavy for my taste. The service was decent, and the ambiance was nice. However, the restaurant had a noticeable musty smell, almost like an old damp rag, which took away from the dining experience. The water also tasted a little off to me. My biggest issue was the pricing. In my opinion, everything felt overpriced for what you get, and I don't think it lives up to the hype. Even the basic drinks were expensive. Overall, it's not a bad restaurant, but I personally don't think it's worth the price.

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