Mama's Restaurant Korean BBQ
$$ • Korean, Barbeque, Soup
Hours:
2630 E 10th St, Bloomington
(812) 333-8071
About Mama's Restaurant Korean BBQ
Customers' Favorites
Recent Reviews
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Menu


Hours
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 11AM - 3PM 4:30 - 10PM |
Wednesday | 4:30 - 10PM 11AM - 3PM |
Thursday | 11AM - 3PM 4:30 - 10PM |
Friday | 11AM - 3PM 4:30 - 11PM |
Saturday | 11AM - 11PM |
Sunday | 11AM - 10:30PM |
Mama's Restaurant Korean BBQ offers a diverse menu of authentic Korean dishes. While some customers found the bibimbap and other entrees lacking in seasoning, others raved about the tofu kimchee soup, kimbab, and the delicious Jajangmyeon. The restaurant is known for its prompt service and efficient takeout, with many noting the kindness of the staff, especially the waitress who greets customers with a smile and says goodbye warmly. Staffing shortages can occasionally lead to longer wait times, but the overall service remains welcoming, even for families with children.
Many diners have praised the authentic Asian dining experience, with the in-table BBQ tables and slower-paced meals being highlights. Customers have enjoyed the banchan, which is consistently good, and the glass noodles, described as chewy and flavorful. The food is deemed suitable for the average American palate while still being genuine. The overall experience encourages engaging conversations and a break from the fast-paced norm.
Customers have consistently praised the quality and taste of the food, from gimbap to kimchi stew, japchae, and galbi. The three-people BBQ combo is reportedly enough for four, and the prices are considered very reasonable, making it a great option for groups and families. The staff and management are described as open, friendly, and accommodating, contributing to the enjoyable dining atmosphere, which is enhanced by the presence of Korean K-Pop music and the staff's ability to communicate in English, eliminating any language barriers.