You’re not gonna find better Korean food in milwaukee, possibly even in Korea. This is some incredible home cooking, the owners are Korean who cook the food. Service and wait times can be frustrating but it’s absolutely worth it.
Jennifer G
This was my first time trying Korean food and it was fantastic. The atmosphere was relaxing with the low lighting and stylish seating. What made our night there was our waiter Nick. He was so nice and helpful. We truly had a wonderful time because of his kindness. He treated our group of five as if we were his only table. Thank you again for your kindness Nick. WE APPRECIATE YOU! I hope management sees this review and gives you Kudos...you deserve it
Las Varantina
This is prob my 100th times eating here!! Me who is from SEA, it was really hard to find an authentic restaurant in MKE. So far the best, large portion, reasonable price & authentic korean restaurant I’ve ever had in Milwaukee. Soft tofu stew and tteokbokki with cheese is tasty as hell!!
Joanna Alanis
I had the best time here! The waitress was amazing and answered any questions I had. The Iced Honey Citron was so good and I wish I could have taken a jug of it home. The mini appetizers were amazing and I should have gotten a second helping of the cucumbers because I'm still thinking about them. The stone bibimbap was delicious and a giant portion. I think almost everyone around me left with a box (including myself).Vegetarian options: Most dishes have a vegetarian option with tofu instead of the meat
Junior Xeem Vwj
The food was great overall. But based on it's location and high prices, I have to judge it for what it's trying to be. It fails to be a fancy restaurant that charges high prices for small portions. The service is great but not at the level that it's trying to charge at.Dishes are close to $20 each so this is on the higher end of the mid tier priced restaurants. Usually to make up for higher prices you'd expect exceptional service. I've been there a few times and they have friendly staff but very slow service. Sometimes ambiance and decor makes up for higher prices. But The decor inside is nothing special to make it memorable. Other times, you'd expect exceptional presentation of food for higher prices. This is also not the case.I asked to get a custom dish (substitute proteins) and was told it couldn't be done because all the food is all ready pre-prepped and portioned. This reveals they may not have a lead chef. I've gone to other at local korean restaurants and they were able to make an entire off menu dish and cook things differently to fit my request. Again, I'm only being harsh because this restaurant is trying to charge high class prices but offers low class satisfaction. I guess I can't even say that because fast food restaurants now offer customization to menu items so they have no excuse here... Some people have special dietary needs or just don't like certain things. It was weird that they couldn't accommodate. (They have no kids menu either).If you're a hardcore Korean food lover, I highly recommend stopping in. If you have special dietary needs (or maybe you just want to add extra meat to your dish) or you want excellent service, I'd say pass on this one.
Deborous Patterson jr
WOW! What an experience! You come into a warm comfortable environment Only to be blown away by the food and service. I started with a Honeydew tea. That's right Honeydew tea. It was so tasty I gulped it down and anticipated the rest of my lunch. Now normally I just would see how good the appetizers are ar these new places which I had the Beef King Dumplings with Spicy Kimchi and Potato/Carrot Slaw. That was so good I decided to get a main course to which I had the Crispy Chicken with a spicy sticky sweet sauce and Sunnyside Up Egg served on a hot plate. I loved it! The chicken was juicy tender and crispy even with that sauce but if that was not enough drizzle with warm peanuts. Soooo good. The service was so professional dispite doing this for the first time which is a testament to fine training. Go there go there go there you will be glad you did. Who knows. You might see me there. I hope so.
Sallee Family
Had to use a steak knife to cut through the frozen cheese cake. Pretty sure there was meat in the "vegetable" dumplings. Inattentive staff. Decent Korean food, but nothing to write home about. Wanted to like it more...
Freddie Peng
Probably the best Korean restaurant in the area. The Jichae, the tofu stew, the beef soup were all amazing! I mean all the dishes were fantastic! umh.. the staffs were friendly, but forgot things easily... We have to remind him more than twice for a bowl. But overall, a restaurant that I will recommend!
Emily G
Wonderful new Korean restaurant on the East Side. The food tastes fresh, with bright, beautiful colors and thoughtful presentation. Lots of delicious menu options, including many vegetarian choices. The staff are very friendly and the service is quick!
Hugo Campos
Some of the best Korean food i've had! Service was amazing and the restaurant is very well taken care of. I had the kimchi beef fried rice (pictured) and I highly recommend it! My friend had the LA Galbi and also recommends that dish! Def check out Maru Korean!
I take my family to this nice place many times a year! This is my favorite place to grab a bite. I visit this place regularly. The food is excellent, the team is friendly and the prices are reasonable. I enjoy going in this spot over a nice meal.
Sarah C.
Does anyone know if this place is open? The phone always goes straight to voicemail. I went there once and liked it, but I don't want to drive down to Milwaukee unless I know they're open.
Amzin Cha
Loveeee this restaurant. This would be my to go to place if I’m craving Korean food. I love their hotspots and probably the best black bean noodles I’ve had in MKE. Definitely a must try if you haven’t already. Chef (who I would also assume as owner) comes out and greets you. He checks up on you and how the food is and it always hits the spot for me! The day they close is a going to be a hard day for me.
Isis Elsa
This restaurant provides excellent service as well as enjoyable food. One of the best spot around town. The food and drinks arrived fast and the prices were economical. Will definitely recommend this restaurant.
Cristina Marquez
Are you sure it's open? My friend and I tried to go yesterday around 4 and the door says you're still closed?
You’re not gonna find better Korean food in milwaukee, possibly even in Korea. This is some incredible home cooking, the owners are Korean who cook the food. Service and wait times can be frustrating but it’s absolutely worth it.
This was my first time trying Korean food and it was fantastic. The atmosphere was relaxing with the low lighting and stylish seating. What made our night there was our waiter Nick. He was so nice and helpful. We truly had a wonderful time because of his kindness. He treated our group of five as if we were his only table. Thank you again for your kindness Nick. WE APPRECIATE YOU! I hope management sees this review and gives you Kudos...you deserve it
This is prob my 100th times eating here!! Me who is from SEA, it was really hard to find an authentic restaurant in MKE. So far the best, large portion, reasonable price & authentic korean restaurant I’ve ever had in Milwaukee. Soft tofu stew and tteokbokki with cheese is tasty as hell!!
I had the best time here! The waitress was amazing and answered any questions I had. The Iced Honey Citron was so good and I wish I could have taken a jug of it home. The mini appetizers were amazing and I should have gotten a second helping of the cucumbers because I'm still thinking about them. The stone bibimbap was delicious and a giant portion. I think almost everyone around me left with a box (including myself).Vegetarian options: Most dishes have a vegetarian option with tofu instead of the meat
The food was great overall. But based on it's location and high prices, I have to judge it for what it's trying to be. It fails to be a fancy restaurant that charges high prices for small portions. The service is great but not at the level that it's trying to charge at.Dishes are close to $20 each so this is on the higher end of the mid tier priced restaurants. Usually to make up for higher prices you'd expect exceptional service. I've been there a few times and they have friendly staff but very slow service. Sometimes ambiance and decor makes up for higher prices. But The decor inside is nothing special to make it memorable. Other times, you'd expect exceptional presentation of food for higher prices. This is also not the case.I asked to get a custom dish (substitute proteins) and was told it couldn't be done because all the food is all ready pre-prepped and portioned. This reveals they may not have a lead chef. I've gone to other at local korean restaurants and they were able to make an entire off menu dish and cook things differently to fit my request. Again, I'm only being harsh because this restaurant is trying to charge high class prices but offers low class satisfaction. I guess I can't even say that because fast food restaurants now offer customization to menu items so they have no excuse here... Some people have special dietary needs or just don't like certain things. It was weird that they couldn't accommodate. (They have no kids menu either).If you're a hardcore Korean food lover, I highly recommend stopping in. If you have special dietary needs (or maybe you just want to add extra meat to your dish) or you want excellent service, I'd say pass on this one.
WOW! What an experience! You come into a warm comfortable environment Only to be blown away by the food and service. I started with a Honeydew tea. That's right Honeydew tea. It was so tasty I gulped it down and anticipated the rest of my lunch. Now normally I just would see how good the appetizers are ar these new places which I had the Beef King Dumplings with Spicy Kimchi and Potato/Carrot Slaw. That was so good I decided to get a main course to which I had the Crispy Chicken with a spicy sticky sweet sauce and Sunnyside Up Egg served on a hot plate. I loved it! The chicken was juicy tender and crispy even with that sauce but if that was not enough drizzle with warm peanuts. Soooo good. The service was so professional dispite doing this for the first time which is a testament to fine training. Go there go there go there you will be glad you did. Who knows. You might see me there. I hope so.
Had to use a steak knife to cut through the frozen cheese cake. Pretty sure there was meat in the "vegetable" dumplings. Inattentive staff. Decent Korean food, but nothing to write home about. Wanted to like it more...
Probably the best Korean restaurant in the area. The Jichae, the tofu stew, the beef soup were all amazing! I mean all the dishes were fantastic! umh.. the staffs were friendly, but forgot things easily... We have to remind him more than twice for a bowl. But overall, a restaurant that I will recommend!
Wonderful new Korean restaurant on the East Side. The food tastes fresh, with bright, beautiful colors and thoughtful presentation. Lots of delicious menu options, including many vegetarian choices. The staff are very friendly and the service is quick!
Some of the best Korean food i've had! Service was amazing and the restaurant is very well taken care of. I had the kimchi beef fried rice (pictured) and I highly recommend it! My friend had the LA Galbi and also recommends that dish! Def check out Maru Korean!
Restaurantji Recommends
I take my family to this nice place many times a year! This is my favorite place to grab a bite. I visit this place regularly. The food is excellent, the team is friendly and the prices are reasonable. I enjoy going in this spot over a nice meal.
Does anyone know if this place is open? The phone always goes straight to voicemail. I went there once and liked it, but I don't want to drive down to Milwaukee unless I know they're open.
Loveeee this restaurant. This would be my to go to place if I’m craving Korean food. I love their hotspots and probably the best black bean noodles I’ve had in MKE. Definitely a must try if you haven’t already. Chef (who I would also assume as owner) comes out and greets you. He checks up on you and how the food is and it always hits the spot for me! The day they close is a going to be a hard day for me.
This restaurant provides excellent service as well as enjoyable food. One of the best spot around town. The food and drinks arrived fast and the prices were economical. Will definitely recommend this restaurant.
Are you sure it's open? My friend and I tried to go yesterday around 4 and the door says you're still closed?