The ajumma that works here is really nice. She cooks the same way my own mother would, so in terms of taste, it’s nostalgic but not anything to write home about. I’d recommend stopping by for a quick bite that won’t put a dent in your wallet.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Udon, Chicken Curr
Jason Fehr
This place is amazing, definitely worth going out of your way for. The bulgogi was delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bulgogi
Vasily Kazantsev
Just like your mom made it for you. Simple, tasty and nourishing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ramen, Beef Teriyaki
Marco Tiffany
I have often passed by this takeout restaurant and was curious about the taste of its Korean and Japanese dishes. I was a bit hesitant about trying this spot because of its mixed reviews on Google but I also want to support local. I ordered the bulgogi dish with rice for $14. I did not find it bland like other reviewers have suggested, but I found that the taste could offer more dimensions and I could have easily made this dish at home. I like hard rice, so I found the rice quite soft and perhaps even soggy due to trapped heat in the takeout box? The carrots had flavour.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Sky Richarde
Mom's kitchen is amazing. She's a one woman show, and makes delicious food for you right then and there while you wait in Market Square. It's better to think of her as a permanent food truck than a restaurant (no indoor space)Her food is delicious, the portions are large, and the prices are very reasonable. Today because I waited in the misty cold she gave me a cup of soup and it was perfect!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
ITM
Nice lady, thanks for helping us feed our daughter :) nice place to get food!
S T
Maybe the people who give this place 4/5 stars don’t know how to cook?Tasteless is an understatement.I tried once and I never will go back. If the price was half of what is on the menu, still I wouldn’t eat this food again. Poorly made, more rice than anything else, and rice was dry! So you can imagine, trying to eat pure dry rice half way in this meal.Also I had to wait over 35minutes because you order at the window and she forgets your order. Go elsewhere!
Darcy
some of the best food i've had in victoria! i've been slowly trying everything on the menu and there hasn't been a thing i don't love. the titular "mom" is also incredibly kind!
Lanaya Dale
I had the japchae. Very comforting. Good portion size. The lady working there is very sweet. I want to try the udon next!
“Mom” is so nice! The food was cooked fresh and all four of us in my family scarfed it back. The beef and shrimp were good choices. My daughter said “it was shrimply amazing!”
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bulgogi
SVR R.
Ah! I wish I liked this place more. The lady is so sweet and she works there alone.That said, the bibimbap was pretty… bare bones. Not a variety of toppings, no egg, nor was the meat browned. It ended up being even a little on the soggy side when you mixed it all together.I don’t know if this is just the Korean food scene in Victoria, but after growing up in LA and living in Seattle, I don’t think I would recommend this to other people and I would not come back.
MINSUNBEAUTY민선뷰티
Best Japchae! Like My Mom taste?She is Super nice?thank you so much
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M B
Amazing and Authentic food. Mom does it all on her own.My friends and I make this spot a regular go to when we are in town. Great flavours and just the right amount of food.Teriyaki chicken and teriyaki beef
Ranjith Ramesh
We ordered weekend special. The food is amazing. Quality of food is great. Felt like eating at home. Highly recommend
Got the beef japchae
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The ajumma that works here is really nice. She cooks the same way my own mother would, so in terms of taste, it’s nostalgic but not anything to write home about. I’d recommend stopping by for a quick bite that won’t put a dent in your wallet.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Udon, Chicken Curr
This place is amazing, definitely worth going out of your way for. The bulgogi was delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bulgogi
Just like your mom made it for you. Simple, tasty and nourishing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ramen, Beef Teriyaki
I have often passed by this takeout restaurant and was curious about the taste of its Korean and Japanese dishes. I was a bit hesitant about trying this spot because of its mixed reviews on Google but I also want to support local. I ordered the bulgogi dish with rice for $14. I did not find it bland like other reviewers have suggested, but I found that the taste could offer more dimensions and I could have easily made this dish at home. I like hard rice, so I found the rice quite soft and perhaps even soggy due to trapped heat in the takeout box? The carrots had flavour.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Mom's kitchen is amazing. She's a one woman show, and makes delicious food for you right then and there while you wait in Market Square. It's better to think of her as a permanent food truck than a restaurant (no indoor space)Her food is delicious, the portions are large, and the prices are very reasonable. Today because I waited in the misty cold she gave me a cup of soup and it was perfect!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice lady, thanks for helping us feed our daughter :) nice place to get food!
Maybe the people who give this place 4/5 stars don’t know how to cook?Tasteless is an understatement.I tried once and I never will go back. If the price was half of what is on the menu, still I wouldn’t eat this food again. Poorly made, more rice than anything else, and rice was dry! So you can imagine, trying to eat pure dry rice half way in this meal.Also I had to wait over 35minutes because you order at the window and she forgets your order. Go elsewhere!
some of the best food i've had in victoria! i've been slowly trying everything on the menu and there hasn't been a thing i don't love. the titular "mom" is also incredibly kind!
I had the japchae. Very comforting. Good portion size. The lady working there is very sweet. I want to try the udon next!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
“Mom” is so nice! The food was cooked fresh and all four of us in my family scarfed it back. The beef and shrimp were good choices. My daughter said “it was shrimply amazing!”
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bulgogi
Ah! I wish I liked this place more. The lady is so sweet and she works there alone.That said, the bibimbap was pretty… bare bones. Not a variety of toppings, no egg, nor was the meat browned. It ended up being even a little on the soggy side when you mixed it all together.I don’t know if this is just the Korean food scene in Victoria, but after growing up in LA and living in Seattle, I don’t think I would recommend this to other people and I would not come back.
Best Japchae! Like My Mom taste?She is Super nice?thank you so much
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing and Authentic food. Mom does it all on her own.My friends and I make this spot a regular go to when we are in town. Great flavours and just the right amount of food.Teriyaki chicken and teriyaki beef
We ordered weekend special. The food is amazing. Quality of food is great. Felt like eating at home. Highly recommend